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Premiership previews: Round 12

26 January 2024 0 comments

After a two-week break for European action, the Premiership is all set for its final round of matches before the Six Nations. With Steve Borthwick’s […]

Farrell Racing switch confirmed

22 January 2024 0 comments

Owen Farrell’s much-rumoured move to Racing 92 has been confirmed, ending his 15-year career at English champions Saracens. Farrell, 32, captained England in their most […]

I’ll protect new boys, promises Borthwick

21 January 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick has vowed to protect his Six Nations rookies from the social media trolls and insists there will be time for […]

England must play with the ‘wow’ factor

21 January 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK ONE of the biggest talking points of Steve Borthwick’s 2024 Six Nations squad is the selection of Jamie […]

Spirited Sarries show champions pedigree

21 January 2024 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Saracens …………………….. 39pts Tries: van Zyl 3, Itoje 43, 55; Gonzalez 68, Cinti 75 Conversions: Farrell 44, 56, 68, 76 Penalties: Farrell […]

The talent is there – now let’s be bold

21 January 2024 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK STEVE Borthwick talked of England “turning a corner” when he announced his preliminary England squad of 36 […]

Borthwick puts club form at top of his list

21 January 2024 0 comments

SIX NATIONS COUNTDOWN Paul Rees says change will be gradual rather than sudden as teams renew after World Cup THE first Six Nations after a […]

Dupont leads the otherwise engaged XV

21 January 2024 0 comments

As the countdown gets ever closer to the launch of the grand old championship in Marseille on Friday week, it is almost possible to pick […]

George to captain England as Feyi-Waboso named in squad

17 January 2024 0 comments

Jamie George has been named England captain as Steve Borthwick handed opportunities to seven uncapped players, including Exeter’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, in his 2024 Six Nations […]

Bordeaux thump Saracens to make Champions Cup statement

14 January 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS Bordeaux-Begles……………….55 Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 8, 80+1; Buros 12, Lamothe 21, Penaud 35, 57; Depoortere 44, Jalibert 52, Uberti 78 Conversions: Jalibert 9, 13, […]

Bath produce brilliant comeback to confirm qualification

14 January 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS Bath…………………………………………29 Tries: Du Toit 35, Barbeary 60, Cokanasiga 63, Muir 72 Conversions: Spencer 61, 64, 73 Penalties: Spencer 13 Racing……………………………………..25 Tries: Le […]

Mako is the latest to quit England

14 January 2024 0 comments

Saracens prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. He made his Test debut against Fiji in November 2012 and won 79 England […]

Farrell will cost Racing £500k transfer fee

14 January 2024 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Saracens have put a €600,000 (£515,000) price tag on England’s World Cup skipper, Owen Farrell, before they agree to […]

Dream Team with Craig Willis

14 January 2024 0 comments

Craig Willis, the Ealing Trailfinders and former Newcastle fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Mako Vunipola – Played against […]

Charismatic Farrell the right choice for Lions

14 January 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK ANDY Farrell is a very good choice as Lions head coach of the 2025 tour of Australia. It […]

Saracens have to get it right this time

14 January 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Bordeaux v Saracens Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, Stade Chaban-Delmas SARACENS over the years have been a model of consistency, but they today […]

With Smith and Mitchell, there should be fireworks

14 January 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees talks to Topsy Ojo and finds the TV pundit in optimistic mood for both club and country Topsy Ojo gets a reminder every […]

Farrell’s choice: Stay and hope, or cash in

14 January 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO Owen Farrell seems like he may have called time on his England career by choosing […]

McCall: I wouldn’t blame Farrell

7 January 2024 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Saracens boss Mark McCall did little last night to dampen the speculation that England captain Owen Farrell is set to join Racing […]

Leicester power too much for Saracens

7 January 2024 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ………………………19pts Tries: Kelly 12, Rogerson 34, Simmons 60 Conversions: Pollard 34, 60 Saracens ………………………10pts Tries: Parton 20 Conversions: Farrell 20 Penalties: […]

Time for Borthwick to put faith in Itoje

7 January 2024 0 comments

nick cain READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK STEVE Borthwick struck a positive note this week when he made it clear that the here-and-now, as […]

Borthwick puts his foot on the accelerator

7 January 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees looks at how England, without Owen Farrell at the helm, could turn into an attacking force Steve Borthwick’s England promise to look very […]

Dazzling Penaud out for a repeat

7 January 2024 0 comments

Given what they achieved throughout the old year, perhaps only Mary Earps and Pep Guardiola had reason to ring in the new one with more […]

Probyn: It’s tough to take charge of a team at prop

7 January 2024 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast On this week’s edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast, Jeff Probyn joined host Ollie Little and our regulars – Nick Cain, […]

Farrell’s future the only talk in town…

7 January 2024 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Fabien Galthie will have a reduced training squad for the 2024 Six Nations after a player release agreement was reached between […]

England’s attack has to have a revamp

31 December 2023 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK The England attack has been mediocre since 2019 – and that’s giving it some praise. Their ability to […]

Tuilagi to miss start of Six Nations with groin problem

28 December 2023 0 comments

England centre Manu Tuilagi will miss the start of the 2024 Six Nations with a groin problem that he suffered for Sale in last weekend’s […]

Warr: It’s special to learn from the best

24 December 2023 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Sale Sharks Gus Warr believes that time spent rubbing shoulders and working with the likes of double World Cup winner Faf de […]

Big Game is next in line for upbeat Dombrandt

24 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Alex Dombrandt will enjoy a rare break over Christmas before returning to drive Harlequins’ twin assaults on the Premiership and the Champions […]

Sharks keep it tight to hold off Saracens

24 December 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Sale Sharks ………………… 22pts Tries: Creevy 17, Roebuck 43, Cowan-Dickie 48 Conversions: Ford 18, 48 Penalty: Ford 64 Saracens ………………………20pts Tries: Van […]

Here’s my England squad for Six Nations

24 December 2023 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There will have been times when the honeymoon period predicted for Steve Borthwick’s first year as England […]

Premiership previews: Round nine

22 December 2023 0 comments

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]

Itoje and George Locked In for England, Guinness Extends Partnership

21 December 2023 0 comments

For all the fans anxious about Maro Itoje, the good news is that he is staying and will play the Six Nations in 2024. The […]

Dynamic duo put life back into Bath

10 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Ben Spencer has partnered two of the leading outside halves of their generation, Owen Farrell and Finn Russell, and although they have […]

Robshaw: Farrell will take charge of England again

10 December 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Former captain Chris Robshaw is backing Owen Farrell to lead England into World Cup battle Down Under in four years’ time. A […]

George set to carry on at Saracens

10 December 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER England and Lions hooker Jamie George is ready to turn don a lucrative move to French outfit Lyon and […]

Saracens make it too easy for Bulls

10 December 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bulls …………………………….. 27pts Tries: Kriel 2, Swanepoel 39, Moodie 48 Conversions: Daly 61, McFarland 71 Goosen 3, 39, 49 Penalties: Saracens ……………………… […]

The Viking will put steel back into Bath

10 December 2023 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE Viking – a.k.a. RG Snyman – is expected to arrive in Bath this summer, and given […]

Toxic social media

10 December 2023 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk THE recent decision by Owen Farrell to remove […]

Too many are being pushed to the edge

10 December 2023 0 comments

Paul Rees says it’s time to ensure players spend less time in the gym and more with the ball in their hands Max Malins […]

Varndell: We need to help players to handle this abuse

10 December 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL FORMER Premiership top try-scorer Tom Varndell wants better training around coping with social media abuse for players in the professional game following […]

Extreme views we can do without

10 December 2023 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I can’t help but wonder what is happening to this game of rugby that I love […]

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 10/12/23

8 December 2023 0 comments

This weekend marks the return of European rugby, and you can find reports from all the action across Friday and Saturday in the Investec Champions Cup […]

Champions Cup round one Friday and Saturday preview

8 December 2023 0 comments

The 2023/24 Champions Cup kicks off this weekend, with England captain Owen Farrell set to return to action for Saracens for the first-time since announcing […]

Varndell calls for better training around social media abuse

7 December 2023 0 comments

Former Premiership top try-scorer Tom Varndell wants better training around coping with social media abuse for players in the professional game following Owen Farrell’s announcement […]

Series 3, Episode 18: Tom Varndell on social media impact as Farrell and Foley step back

6 December 2023 0 comments

It’s been a groundbreaking week or so in English rugby, as both England captain Owen Farrell and international referee have decided to take a break […]

Malins is looking to shine at Bristol

3 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES IT WAS typical of fate that Max Malins’s first start for Bristol since signing for them permanently came at the club where […]

Farrell set to remain Sarries marquee man

3 December 2023 0 comments

Saracens are closing in on agreeing terms to a new contract with skipper Owen Farrell, below, who is out of contract at the end of […]

Good on Farrell for putting his family first

3 December 2023 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from England duty was a surprise, but almost all of the comments […]

Itoje is the best man to captain England

3 December 2023 0 comments

NICK CAIN – READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Maro Itoje should be England’s next captain following Owen Farrell’s decision to make himself unavailable for […]

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