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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Howden Celebrates the British & Irish Lions Squad Writing Their Names into the History Books – and Onto a 44ft Mural

Principal Partner and Official Jersey Sponsor of The British & Irish Lions, global insurance group Howden, celebrated the newly announced Lions...

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Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Super Rugby Americas: Round Ten Review

By Joe Santamaria Dogos 39-29 Yacare Dogos continued their recent surge up the table with a convincing 39-29 win over Yacare, though their...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

He’s ready to compete – Henry Pollock tipped to shine for British and Irish Lions by Andy Farrell

Henry Pollock has been urged to drive up competition within the British and Irish Lions squad bound for Australia next month...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was worried injury would wreck his British and Irish Lions dream

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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Henry Pollock’s rise to stardom continues with 2025 British and Irish Lions selection

Henry Pollock’s emergence as the rising star of English rugby continued when he was sensationally named in a British and Irish...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

The eye-grabbing inclusions and high-profile absentees from the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has named his 38-man squad for this summer’s tour of Australia. Here, we...

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Guest Blogs

/ 7 months ago

The Explosive Growth of Esports in 2025: What’s Driving It?

A bit more than 10 years ago, many people had no idea what the word “esports” meant. Today, in 2025, it...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Maro Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain for tour of Australia

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Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Who Replaces Handré Pollard at Leicester? Don’t Rule Out a Freddie Burns Comeback

By Peter Ryan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

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Champions Cup

/ 7 months ago

Chris Collyer: Leinster need to reset and restart from the ground up

By Chris Collyer For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Northampton Saints fly-half Fin Smith ‘unfazed’ and ‘relaxed’ about the possibility British and Irish Lions selection

By James Logan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

“Don’t like it then don’t watch it” – Henry Pollock’s message to social media scrooges as he aims for British and Lions selection

By James Logan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

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Guest Blogs

/ 7 months ago

How professional players train: secrets of physical preparation

Professional physical training of athletes plays a key role in their success, whether on sports fields or in intellectual competitions. The...

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Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Bristol Bears aim to cash in on Big Day Out

By Paul Rees Bristol host their Big Day Out at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday, intending it to become an annual...

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/ 7 months ago

Independent review calls for RFU Council to be axed

The RFU is facing a structural revolution as an independent review has recommended abolishing the RFU Council. The proposed changes could...

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/ 7 months ago

Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan join Steve Borthwick for England’s Summer Tour

Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s England coaching team for the summer tour to Argentina and the United...

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Latest News

/ 7 months ago

We can finish in the top two, says Sale’s Joe Carpenter

By Paul Rees Bath may have stood above the rest of the Premiership for most of the season, but Joe Carpenter...

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Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Charlie Ewels enjoying ‘the most exciting time’ as Bath power on

By Jon Newcombe Charlie Ewels admits the struggles that Bath had under Stuart Hooper a few seasons ago now feel like...

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/ 7 months ago

Christian Wade will be a hit at Wigan Warriors – Andy Powell

By Ross Heppenstall Andy Powell’s time at Wigan Warriors was, by his own admission, no great success, but he has backed...

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/ 7 months ago

Ospreys boss Mark Jones backs Keelan Giles for spot on Wales tour

By Simon Thomas Keelan Giles has to be in the shake-up for a place on Wales’ summer tour of Japan, according...

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Champions Cup

/ 7 months ago

Benjamin Kayser: Gap between Premiership and Top 14 is huge

By Paul Rees The top two sides in the Top 14 meet in today’s Champions Cup semi-final at the Matmut Atlantique...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Henry Pollock’s energy could give British and Irish Lions that extra boost

By Nick Cain The likelihood of any uncapped young “bolters”, who were a feature of Lions squad announcements in the amateur...

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Challenge Cup

/ 7 months ago

Edinburgh 24 – 39 Bath: Bath’s final push too much for Edinburgh in Challenge Cup semi-final

By Roger Panting Edinburgh .......................24 Tries: Tuipulotu 18, Penalty 42, Price 64 Conversions: Thompson 19, 65 Penalty: Thompson 37 Bath .....................................

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Champions Cup

/ 7 months ago

We are delighted to make Challenge Cup final, says Johann van Graan

Bath boss Johann van Graan was delighted to secure a place in the final at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. He said: “We...

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Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Rob Hunter leaves Exeter Chiefs after record defeat

Exeter head coach Rob Hunter has left the club by mutual consent. He and attack coach Ali Hepher were suspended following...

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Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Jack Singleton: Gloucester to keep chasing Premiership play-off spot

By Mark Stevens Jack Singleton believes Gloucester are hitting form at just the right time in the race for the play-offs....

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/ 7 months ago

Glasgow’s Jack Mann excited to agree Kingsholm deal

Gloucester have signed back row Jack Mann from Glasgow Warriors from next season. The 25-year-old, who has made 13 appearances for...

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International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Les Kiss to replace Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach ahead of 2027 World Cup

Australian Les Kiss will replace Joe Schmidt as Wallabies head coach in 2026 and will lead the team in their home...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 7 months ago

Fly-half Tinus de Beer switches from Cardiff to Dragons

Dragons have confirmed the signing of South African fly-half Tinus de Beer from Cardiff. The 29-year-old has had limited chances this...

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/ 7 months ago

Dan Murphy to take over at Gloucester-Hartpury

Three-time Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury have appointed Dan Murphy as their head of rugby for the 2025-26 season. Murphy has...

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Dream Team

/ 7 months ago

Dream Team – Jamie Jack

JAMIE JACK, THE BEDFORD BLUES & THE FORMER NOTTINGHAM, AMPTHILL, EDINBURGH, LONDON IRISH AND COVENTRY PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE...

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Peter Jackson

/ 7 months ago

Trio recalled All Black triumph one final time

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW SHORTLY before Christmas, in the hometown of the Manic Street Preachers, a trio...

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Welsh Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Ken Owens eying a move into politics

Ken Owens, aka the Sheriff of Carmarthen, is planning to plunge into the whirlpool of politics as a Labour candidate at...

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/ 7 months ago

Paul Brown-Bampoe: I never set limits to what I can achieve

Paul Rees talks to Paul Brown-Bampoe about turning his back on banking and his hopes for Exeter next season Exeter have...

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/ 7 months ago

Steven Luatua ready for Bristol Bears’ awayday

By Paul Rees Bristol will look to get their playoff push back on track in the home of Welsh rugby on...

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/ 7 months ago

Johan Mulder looking to push Cardiff in South Africa double header

By Simon Thomas Johan Mulder heads back home to South Africa this week, having exceeded all expectations with play-off chasing Cardiff....

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Features

/ 7 months ago

Title race down to the wire

PAUL REES EXAMINES THE PERMUTATIONS AS T HE PREMIERSHIP AND THE URC BOTH ENTER THE HOME STRAIGHT THE Premiership enters the...

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Features

/ 7 months ago

Cardiff set for play-offs but should they be in running?

THE United Rugby Championship has two rounds to go in the regular season before the top eight move into the play-offs....

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International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Tommaso Menoncello – I want to be one of Italy’s best ever

Joe Santamaria talks to Tommaso Menoncello, the 2024 Six Nations Player of the Year, about facing the Springboks Gonzalo Quesada’s Italy...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 months ago

British and Irish Lions bolters who truly made their mark

Rugby Matters - A weekly look at the game’s other talking points, by Brendan Gallagher What exactly do we mean by...

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/ 7 months ago

Why did such a good side break up so quickly?

FOR the best part of two decades, Exeter Chiefs have been a textbook success story, poster boys for the professional club...

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English Championship

/ 7 months ago

Doncaster take some time to find their feet

By JOHN LYON Caldy ...................................15pts Tries: Hearn 17, Gallagher 60 Conversion: Barker 17 Penalty: Barker 39 Doncaster ......................... 33pts Tries: Bennett...

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English Championship

/ 7 months ago

Pirates hold firm to do double over Cov

By DAVID LAWRENCE Coventry ...........14pts Tries: Hutler 38, Green 50 Conversions: Mathews 39, 51 C Pirates ...........21pts Tries: Relton 15, Pritchard...

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