1+ hour ago   (110+ words) The Rugby Paper ONE of rugby union’s biggest barriers to attracting a new audience is the complexity of the ruck For those who have never played the game, it can feel completely alien Too often, viewers watch a breakdown,…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago   (102+ words) The Rugby Paper PAUL Rees’s article in last week’s TRP about the concussion-related legal claims made by former players against ruling bodies struck a number of chords with me He starts with the fundamental – and indisputable â…...

3+ hour, 29+ min ago   (116+ words) The Rugby Paper PAUL REES LOOKS AHEAD TO THE FIRST TEST IN THE SOUTH AFRICA V NEW ZEALAND SERIES WHICH STARTS NEXT WEEKEND IT WILL get better New Zealand’s four-Test tour to South Africa – although the final one…...

4+ hour, 31+ min ago   (104+ words) The Rugby Paper A NEW era in rugby has been launched in the North East after Newcastle Red Bulls teamed up with grassroots players to train and retain talent in the region ■By IAN LAMMING Darlington Mowden Park and…...

5+ hour, 4+ min ago   (108+ words) The Rugby Paper WE seem to have unearthed an unsuspected sociological and sporting themes concerning world-class comic talents with a backstory of skippering their school’s First XV before they headed to Oxbridge Who would have guessed? A couple of…...

4+ hour, 8+ min ago   (106+ words) The Rugby Paper GLOUCESTER have shelved plans to again stage next season’s Prem match against Leicester Tigers at Villa Park The club’s home Slater Cup fixture was taken to Premier League side Aston Villa for the first time…...

4+ hour, 17+ min ago   (21+ words) The Rugby Paper Les Kiss’ side were given a considerable scare by Eddie.....

4+ hour, 18+ min ago   (120+ words) The Rugby Paper >Continued from front board fit for purpose The economy and the game in Wales is suffering It is time now for people to voice their opinions, ex-players, regions, and the clubs and the fans most importantly and…...

4+ hour, 37+ min ago   (106+ words) The Rugby Paper >Continued from front at the RFU, I would like to thank all those who have shared their views and contributed to discussions in recent days Player welfare and readiness have been central to our thinking throughout, alongside…...

4+ hour, 44+ min ago   (108+ words) The Rugby Paper CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Starring role: Brian Smith playing for Ireland in 1990 Five Nations PICTURE: Getty Images WHERE do we begin with Brian Smith, one of rugby’s quiet high achievers, who died in Australia last week…...