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Do England Need Scrum Coach? We Never Did!

As we all wait with anticipation for the start of the Six Nations, the time for announcing the squads has arrived.

Pivac has shocked a few and I'm glad

Warren Gatland constantly surprised the Welsh rugby public with his selections throughout his 12 years in charge.

No big-match jitters for strongman John

ON the eve of his first Six Nations, Sale prop WillGriff John is in no doubt he can star at international level.

Lyon offer an escape route to Sarries trio

McCall must take some blame say the players

Vindictive owners get their pound of flesh off Sarries

What is bitterly disappointing for any England fan is that the roof caving in on Saracens will have serious ramifications for the English game, at both international and club level.

Leaders show their class away defeat of in gallant Rams

ONE of these sides could be playing Saracens next season and Richmond are now in pole position to reclaim their place in the Championship.

Titans find their pride in game for the purists

TAUNTON avenged their heavy defeat at Tonbridge Juddians as they came out on top in a war of attrition against their heavyweight opponents.

Five-star Students brush off exam woe

IT’S exam season for the Loughborough Students team but they at least passed one test with a five-try victory over fellow promotion hopefuls Sheffield Tigers.

Mystery of Hook and that Wales No10 shirt

James Hook did something a long time ago which no British or Irish player has done in the Six Nations since. He went through the card, ticking all four boxes in the scoring book: try, conversion, penalty, drop.

Morgan Still Gunning For Test Recall Like Easter

With a new contract safely pouched, Ben Morgan believes Gloucester are in the perfect position to launch a New Year push for the Premiership title.

Danny daring to dream about England again

SIX years after starring in England U20s history-making squad of 2013, London Irish prop Danny HobbsAwoyemi feels he is finally making good on his potential.

Cobus' golden winter glows ever brighter

LOUIS Rees-Zammit is the hottest try-scoring property in the Premiership.

Unions should concentrate on amateur side of game

Last week’s Rugby Paper gave fuel to those who want to claim that the game is in rude health, and those who believe the game is in deep trouble – you pays your money and you takes your choice.

Alex gets in the swim to help the hospice kids

FORMER Scotland centre Alex Grove will go to any lengths to raise money for his favourite charity.

Wonderkid Louis puts Warriors to the sword

HEAD coach Johan Ackermann says Gloucester’s teenage wing prodigy Louis Rees-Zammitt is good enough for international rugby – and on this performance, you’d struggle to find a dissenting voice in Kingsholm.

You'd think Jamie would be used to the insults

There’s nothing like a good old fashioned punch-up or handbag waving contest to get the emotions running high – and an over reaction by the players in both teams.

Rugby is forgiving and Howley deserves that

RROB Howley’s nine-month ban (with a further nine months suspended) for breaching World Rugby’s gambling regulations is not something to be taken lightly.

We got over 1991 – now class of 2019 must develop

HAVING played for England when we lost the 1991 World Cup final to Australia gives me a shared experience with where the current squad are after their loss to South Africa last month.

Moriarty should stay in Wales with the Dragons

ROSS Moriarty has quickly become one of Wales’ most important players. That might seem a strange thing to say given he was on the bench for a couple of games at the World Cup, but Ross is a vital figure.

House of Lancaster is fighting for the future of Yorkshire

Neale Harvey talks to young fly-half Dan Lancaster about his love for Carnegie and the influence of his dad, Stuart

Williams and Watkins add to woe for Wales

WALES are resigned to starting the Six Nations without yet another of their Grand Slam winners, Liam Williams.

Warriors get red card instead of winning try

MATT Fagerson was red-carded in a dramatic final minute as Glasgow Warriors’ hopes of reaching the knock-out stages were dealt a huge blow by defeat to La Rochelle.

Van Rensburg's found happy place at Sharks

ROHAN Janse van Rensburg is reaping the rewards of a healthier lifestyle after kicking junk food and sweets into touch.

Saints lads have hope despite hammering

A BEST runners-up spot is the most Northampton Saints can hope in the Champions Cup quarterfinals after Leinster ran in seven tries for the second week running.

Players will fight to keep Lions alive roars Nowell

JACK Nowell insists the ‘old school’ ethos of the British & Irish Lions will survive no matter what obstacles hard-nosed administrators throw in their way.

Phipps fears Folau has damaged the Wallabies

WALLABIES ace Nick Phipps is concerned with the damage done to Australian Rugby Union by Israel Folau.

No more false starts, cull the scrum cheats

I suspect I’m about to hack off all front rowers past and present but hopefully they will read on because I am also going to defend them to the hilt. Sort of.

Kruis hails Saracens stars of the future

GEORGE Kruis has warned Premiership rivals that Saracens will emerge stronger from their current predicament thanks to the top-level exposure younger stars are getting.

Jamie's weight insult spurs Sarries retaliation

A MUNSTER medic poking fun at Jamie George’s weight sparked an old fashioned bust-up at Allianz Park.

Hogg can be the missing link for Exeter in Europe

“Hogg reads the game very well and has the speed to make those attributes count”