Lewis Moody continues to remain doubtful for England’s prospects against Grand Slam-chasing Ireland in next weekend’s Six Nations action, one of several exclusive interviews in The Rugby Paper this Sunday.
Meanwhile, chief writer Nick Cain outlines the lack of progress made by England head coach Steve Borthwick since taking over.
George Skivington also sits down with our reporters this week reflecting on his England A side’s thumping win against Portugal, while Tom Pearson hopes his starring role in that victory can help him break into the first team.
From another fixture on the same day, Scotland legend Chris Paterson defends referee Christophe Ridley’s decision to not re-set the shot clock in the dramatic finale to last Sunday’s 13-13 draw between France and Italy.
Josh Hodge opens up on his return to form for Exeter post injury, and Ben Jaycock speaks to England U20s head coach Mark Mapletoft in a Q&A session on the progress of his group.
Ioan Jones is our Young Gun, discussing how he has recently broken into Mapletoft’s side, and prop Kelsey Clifford looks to nail down a starting place in John Mitchell’s Red Roses set up.
Alongside domestic action returning in the United Rugby Championship, we have all the latest from National Leagues One, Two North, Two East, Two West and a bumper weekend Premiership Women’s Rugby action.
Though Michael Le Bougeois’ Bedford team won’t be in action in an otherwise full schedule in the Championship, he names his Dream Team, while Bristol’s former second tier stalwart Bryan Rennie reflects on his career in My Life in Rugby.
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