In this issue

Nick Cain reports
Who will Eddie choose
as his new little helpers?

Guscott: Hogg can
be Exeter’s missing link.

Leicester must dig
deep to keep Genge.

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.

2 mins

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.

1 min

Phipps fears Folau has damaged the Wallabies

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

4 mins

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.

3 mins

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.

3 mins

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”

4 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

4 mins

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The Rugby Paper, the UK's number 1 selling rugby title, brings you exclusive stories, reports and features on your device, published in exceptional clarity. It contains renowned journalists such as Nick Cain and Peter Jackson, and famous former players as columnists including Jeremy Guscott and Jeff Probyn. Published every Sunday, The Rugby Paper covers Rugby Union from national teams and Premiership / Rabo Direct down to grass roots.