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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWales v Scotland Team News: Wales give debut to Jac Morgan
Six Nations holders Wales host Scotland on Saturday as they look to kick start their campaign after last weekend’s disappointing defeat...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoFrance v Ireland Team News: Ireland must make do without Sexton
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of this Saturday’s crucial Six Nations encounter against France with a hamstring injury....
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoJones gives fascinating insight into how his coaching team operates
Eddie Jones has given an insight into how his coaching team operate on a Test week and how they’ve reacted to...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoJoe Launchbury is recalled to England squad
Eddie Jones confirmed this lunchtime that Wasps' Joe Launchbury would replace the injured Lewis Ludlam in the England squad ahead of...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoScotland flanker Jamie Ritchie ruled out of Wales clash
Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie will miss this weekend’s Six Nations clash with Wales through injury injury to his hamstring and groin....
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoVilliere scores hat trick as France start Six Nations with win
France overcame an early scare to beat a spirited Italy side in Paris to open their campaign with a bonus-point win....
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Features
/ 4 years agoBraley: Italy are on the up
ITALY scrum-half Callum Braley hopes this year’s Six Nations will improve their reputation on the international stage. The Azzurri have finished...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoEngland are torpedoed by Eddie’s call on subs
By NICK CAIN Scotland ............20pts Tries: White 18, Penalty 66 Conversions: Russell 19 Penalties: Russell 41, 72 England ..............17pts Tries: Smith...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoSmith does enough to give England hope
JEREMY GUSCOTT Bright spark: Marcus Smith Considering this was the first away game for Marcus Smith in an England jersey, and...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoJones pays heavy price for his obsession with ‘finishers’
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Key moment: Luke Cowan-Dickie sees yellow WATCHING a sports team going into meltdown is an excruciating business. From...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoChamps are dumped on canvas in devastating fashion by Ireland
By PETER JACKSON Ireland ..............29pts Tries: Aki 3, Conway 44, 51; Ringrose 60 Conversions: Sexton 3, 45, 53 Penalties: Sexton 21...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoEddie: I’ll copy Rassie and make a ref video
From ADAM HATHAWAY at Murrayfield EDDIE Jones threatened to produce a Rassie Erasmus style video as England crashed and burned at...
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Shane Williams
/ 4 years agoBrilliant Basham is one reason to be cheerful
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Outstanding: Taine Basham scores PICTURE: Getty Images Must start: Ross Moriarty Let’s face it, that...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoFickou feels it’s France’s year at last
By JAMES HARRINGTON PREVIEW... France v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stade de France GAEL Fickou admits pressure is mounting on the...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoBetsen backing Les Bleus for Grand Slam glory
By BEN JAYCOCK Confident: Serge Betsen SERGE Betsen believes France can go unbeaten in this year’s tournament. Les Bleus have not...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast predictions league
The Rugby Paper Podcast will be running a predictions league throughout the tournament. Here, guest Jeremy Guscott, columnists Brendan Gallagher and...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoScotland are red-hot favourites, says Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones has labelled Scotland as red-hot favourites ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield. With a depleted England side,...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWill Wales manage a repeat as Six Nations Champions?
Many countries across the globe have a long-standing mutual love for the sport of rugby. It is said that the sport...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast launches today!
The Rugby Paper are pleased to announce that we will be launching our first podcast today – The Rugby Paper Podcast....
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCourtney Lawes out of Six Nations opener
Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of the Six Nations opener as Eddie Jones narrows his squad down to 29 players...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoNew England must rely on old heads
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot believes his side will have to rely on their experienced players in this weekend’s Calcutta Cup...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCowan-Dickie becomes leader as he puts controller down
England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is enjoying his new leadership responsibilities for club and country after benefitting from lifestyle changes off the...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBarbeary impresses England coaches as he returns to full fitness
Uncapped back rower Alfie Barbeary has returned to England training with forwards coach Matt Proudfoot pleased with what he’s seen from...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCourtney Lawes a doubt for England’s Six Nations opener
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot confirmed that Courtney Lawes is going through his return to playing practises ahead of Saturday’s Six...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBoks success meaningless if we fall to Scots – Tom Curry
By GARY FITZGERALD Previous: England win at Murrayfield in 2020 TOM Curry has warned his England teammates the autumn successes over...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoLevel-headed George Ford is ready to roll
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL WHEN GEORGE Ford was brought into the England’s Six Nations squad after initially being snubbed, there was no...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoGeorge Skivington: Atkinson must start
GEORGE Skivington has called on England to be bold and pick Marcus Smith and Mark Atkinson as their midfield axis against...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 4 years agoBattle of the 10s will be exciting at Murrayfield
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK MARCUS Smith playing opposite Finn Russell at fly-half is an intriguing head-to-head going into...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoI’ll take Scots’ abuse for my team says Eddie
By GARY FITZGERALD EDDIE Jones is bracing himself to be the target of more abuse and hostility in Edinburgh but tells...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSexton and Biggar aim to break tradition
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Johnny Sexton sets out on Saturday aiming to be the first flyhalf to...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoConcussed Underhill facing lengthy lay-off
By PAUL REES BATH will not rush Sam Underhill back into action after the England flanker suffered his fourth concussion in...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper’s Six Nations preview: Green giants can cast long shadow over rivals
Amid the clinking cutlery and a few chinking glasses, The Rugby Paper’s brain’s trust gathered at Jeremy Guscott‘s favourite Bath watering...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoA Murrayfield ambush waits for England
ENGLAND Nick Cain assesses England’s opening match and their wider issues THE Scots are an ambush outfit, and the last thing...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoGregor: We aim to be in at the death
SCOTLAND Bryn Palmer says Scotland have new sense of confidence Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes his side can throw off...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSorry, Ireland you must get used to being favourites!
IRELAND Brendan Gallagher runs the rule over his tip to win the Championship Twinkle toes: Ireland’s tighthead anchor Tadhg Furlong PICTURE:...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCrowley has to feed Italy’s new-found ‘dog’ to buck their dismal trend
ITALY Can Italy break a catastrophically poor run of 32 straight defeats in Six Nations and claim their first win since...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoAviva and Twickenham major hurdles for Pivac
WALES Paul Rees assesses the likely strength of the challenge from the reigning champions Finisher: Josh Adams scoring for Wales against...
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoFrance must deliver… and Galthie knows it
FRANCE Fans expect this to be best year yet under Galthie, writes James Harrington Talisman: Antoine Dupont is expected to be...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoLozowski’s still loyal to England says McCall
MARK MCCALL believes Alex Lozowski will spurn Italy’s advances because he is close to regaining his place in the England squad....
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRef Nigel backs Biggar to keep it respectful
By STEFFAN THOMAS NIGEL Owens has rubbished suggestions that Dan Biggar’s temperament will be an issue when it comes to dealing...
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Features
/ 4 years agoEngland’s injury crises is by-product of the pandemic
By BEN REDWOOD THE SIX NATIONS have so far been dominated by two things – coronavirus and injuries. England and Wales...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTownsend labels England game as their ‘biggest fixture’
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has labelled next weekend’s Six Nations match with England as ‘their biggest fixture’ but knows they...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoEngland captain Owen Farrell out of Six Nations
By BEN REDWOOD England captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out of the entire Guinness Six Nations due to an ankle...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoJoe Marler tests positive for Covid
England prop Joe Marler has tested positive for COVID and has withdrawn from the England squad for this week’s training camp...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years ago2022 Six Nations: France, England and Ireland rise as top contenders
It’s almost time for the 2022 Six Nations Championship! This year’s tournament will mark the 23rd edition of the annual rugby...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoDaly and Ford called into England Six Nations squad
Jonny May has withdrawn from the England men’s squad with a knee injury. Courtney Lawes is unavailable to train this week...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoGeorge Ford set to replace Owen Farrell in England’s Six Nations squad
By BEN REDWOOD George Ford is set to be recalled into the England squad as a replacement for injured captain Owen...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSix Nations hits £20m jackpot of prize cash
By PETER JACKSON THE Six Nations will be playing for record sums in prize money of around £20m when the tournament...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoThe ‘great selector’ is causing confusion again
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE ‘Fast Eddie’ nickname first coined in this column to describe Eddie Jones...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSix Nations will bring certainty amid chaos
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND What a crazy time it has been for the Welsh regions in both their domestic...












