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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 months agoBRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoPau give youth a chance to shine
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN PAU’S return to this season’s Champions Cup competition for the first time since 2001 was far from...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoForthcoming fixtures
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/ 2 months agoSharks prop Tysh enjoys being part of the family
■ By BEN JAYCOCK HOMEGROWN prop Tysh Harper believes the rise of northern women’s rugby, and the growing connection between club...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoScotland’s firefighter to retire
HARLEQUINS captain Jade Konkel will end her playing career at the of the season. The 32-year-old back row – who won...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 months agoHow the Professional Era Has Changed Player Development in Rugby Union
If you speak to players who grew up before rugby union turned professional, they often describe a very different world. They...
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Feature
/ 2 months agoJoe Santamaria: Chile flyer Nicolás Saab leads Pablo Lemoine’s new generation
In a year full of groundbreaking moments, Chile’s 20-year-old flyer Nicolás Saab carved out a few of his own in 2025.
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoSix Nations news: England’s Tommy Freeman braced for Murrayfield hostility
Tommy Freeman has got used to the home comforts of Allianz Stadium but insists he is ready for the hostile atmosphere...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoSix Nations news: Joe Heyes has no Lions regrets as England prop prepares for Murrayfield battle
In a parallel universe, Joe Heyes might have finished last summer Down Under with the British & Irish Lions, but the...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoNew 2026 Six Nations Supercomputer: England projected for Grand Slam glory
Following a dramatic opening weekend of the 2026 Six Nations, data analysts at betting comparison site FindSisterSites have updated their original...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 months agoLooking for a Sportsbook That Rewards Loyalty? Bet25 Has the Answer
Most sportsbooks follow the same playbook. They throw a big welcome bonus at you, hope it sticks, and then offer very...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 months agoWhat are the biggest rugby events in 2026
As rugby continues to grow in popularity across the United Kingdom and around the world, 2026 promises to host a range...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoSix Nations news: What Ireland learned against France, who Andy Farrell picks for Italy and the No.10 question
In the last year, Ireland have only lost four of their twelve matches. Once to New Zealand in Chicago, again to...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: “Henry Pollock is made for YouTube” – Six Nations Round Two ft Andrew Forde
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the king of rugby compilations,...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoSix Nations news: Maro Itoje back as England captain for game against Scotland
Maro Itoje will lead England into Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland after being restored to the starting XV for the...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 months agoHow the Autumn Series Impact the World Rankings
The autumn international rugby series is always a pivotal period in the rugby calendar, and the 2025 series proved no different....
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 months agoHow AI and Automation Are Reshaping Sports and Esports Betting
The modern sports betting ecosystem is increasingly defined by data, automation, and real-time decision-making. What was once a market driven primarily...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoGregor Townsend wants to stay on as Scotland boss despite Six Nations setback
Scotland crashed to defeat in Rome yesterday to heap more pressure on head coach Gregor Townsend ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAlan Dickens leaving Newcastle Red Bulls; Gregor Townsend denies he will take over
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens will leave the club at the end of the season.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoRichards takes up Norfolk challenge
FORMER Leicester, Harlequins and Newcastle boss Dean Richards has become director of rugby at amateur club Wymondham in Norfolk. Since leaving...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoStick with Steward at 15 – Foden
By AMELIE CLAYDON FORMER England fullback Ben Foden believes Freddie Steward remains the country’s safest option at full-back, despite increasing competition...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoWe didn’t show enough intensity, admits Farrell
IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell said: “We’re very disappointed. Something I never thought I’d say about this Ireland team, but there...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoI believe in what we are doing, insists Townsend
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend admitted his side face an uphill battle in the Six Nations after slipping to an opening-round...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoSearle shows his worth
Flair: Billy Searle in action for England A on Friday night BILLY Searle’s had more clubs than most people hot breakfasts,...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoEngland have plenty in reserve up front
■By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland XV .........................14pts Tries: Gleeson 23, Kenny 38 Conversions: Frawley 24, 38 England A ......................... 52pts Tries: Roots...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoWe came together well, says coach
ENGLAND A boss Mark Mapletoft was pleased that his side executed a near perfect game plan in Limerick, and credited his...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoReferees suffering signs of the times
THERE must be a million better things to think about, yet the image of Tony Spreadbury, in his first outing as...
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/ 2 months agoFriday on alert to lead the England fightback
By SAM JACKSON England ............................19pts Tries: Tonga’uiha 44, Staples 50, Worsnip 74 Conversions: Davidson 45, Pater 75 Wales ................................16pts Try: Emanuel...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoDalziel directs operations to put Scotland on the front foot in Italy
By NICK STEPHENS Italy ......................10pts Try: Coluzzi 58 Penalty: Fasti 17 Conversion: Fasti 59 Scotland ............ 36pts Tries: Moncrieff 3, Roberts...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoTreacey: It’s all about winning the moments
ENGLAND U20s captain Connor Treacey was proud of his side’s fighting spirit to clinch victory at the death. He said: “We...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoFrench turn on style to notch up half-century
■By GEORGE LAWRENCE France................50pts Tries: Drault 11, Par gade 24; Bon nard Mar tin 26, La trasse 30; Frisach 40+1; Rates...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoLook outside the Prem, England
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk HOW sad to hear...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoAll games should be played on grass
LIKE Dale Barker (letters February 1), I detest artificial pitches but he is wrong to think that they are suitable for...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoSaracens have an outstanding record
LEE Dunkley’s letter (February 1) erroneously refers to Saracens having ‘only’ won one title ‘in five years’. In fact, they have...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoSlade stays with Chiefs
ENGLAND centre Henry Slade has signed a new two-year contract with Exeter. The 32-year-old – who leads the Prem points table...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoPirates look to raise cash
CORNISH Pirates have launched a crowd-funder to help pay for damage caused by last month’s storms. Storm Goretti caused about £200,000...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoQuartet sign up for Quins
HARLEQUINS have signed four forwards on short-term loans as cover for four Prem Cup matches this month. Dragons pair, tight-head Luke...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoDREAM TEAM
FORMER LUCTONIANS, NORTH OTAGO, PLYMOUTH ALBION, DONCASTER KNIGHTS AND NEWCASTLE BACK ROW JOHN KELLY CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoAnother son follows in father’s footsteps
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Family tie: France’s Hugo Auradou breaks through against Ireland in Paris PICTURE: Alamy...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBristol Bears 35-46: Hat-trick for Campbell Ridl to put Chiefs in charge
Campbell Ridl is learning fast – too fast, in fact, for defences trying to keep pace with his rise – as...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLeicester Tigers 28-19 Newcastle Red Bulls: Tigers dig deep to keep control
Leicester Tigers needed to dig deep into their reserves to stay afloat over a determined Newcastle Red Bulls team on one...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoIt’s seven-up for Blues in the battle of Bedfordshire
■By JACOB SMITH Bedford .............35pts Tries: Uru 33, Hill 43, Herman 51, Ward 54, Worth 78 Conversions: Maisey 34, 44, 52,...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoBrownhill on hand to grab it at the death for Richmond
■By TIM FORRESTER Richmond ........17pts Tries: Spring 32, Brownhill 76 Conversions: Grieve 33, 76 Penalty: Grieve 2 Nottingham .....15pts Tries: Dickinson...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoEaling Trailfinders 36-34 Coventry: Visitors just fail to halt record run
Ealing Trailfinders clung on to level the Champ rugby win streak record at 21 matches as they edged out Coventry in...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoGonzalez strikes to steal it for Warriors
■By JEAN BULL Worcester ........25pts Tries: Wallis 9, Chapman 16, Gonzalez 76 Conversions: Reed 17, 77 Penalties: Reed 34, 46 Doncaster...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoCambridge can’t break duck (on a day for them)
By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge ..... 24pts Tries: Irvine 37, Dawson 43, Currie 66, Timpson 75 Conversions: Mausia 44, Thompson 76 Caldy...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoBazalgette makes it a certainty for Hartpury
■By LUKE JARMYN Chinnor ..............21pts Tries: Walker 5, 37, Hall 51 Conversions: Chamberlain 6, 38, 52 Hartpury ............39pts Tries: Clark 18,...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoPirates forced on the road again after storm issues
■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Cornish Pirates v L Scottish Today. Kick-off 2pm, Mennaye Field CORNISH Pirates will look to bounce back...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 months agoPacker joins the 100 club
PREVIEW... Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs Today. Kick-off 3pm, The Stoop IN-FORM Harlequins will look to extend their winning run to five...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 months agoUren in right place to deny Bears
■By BLUEBELL NICHOLLS Bristol ................26pts Tries: Bern 5, Gallagher 20, Bevan 23, Bonner 57 Conversions: Bevan 6, 21, 24 Trailfinders .....26pts...
International Rugby
Mike Tindall: Steve Borthwick is still the man to lead England forward
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