It’s double delight for Devon on final day

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS DEVON and Hampshire claimed the honours in the second day of the County Championships final weekend at Twickenham last...

An explosion of young talent…

BRENDAN GALLAGHER LOOKS BACK AT THE 1974 ENGLAND SCHOOLS TEAM’S TOUR OF AUSTRALIA Over the coming weeks, Brendan Gallagher will be...

Ntamack makes sure for Toulouse

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN RONAN O’Gara must be wondering what he has to do for his La Rochelle side to beat...

Showcasing a Touch of class to the world

Chris Wearmouth previews the Touch Rugby World Cup, taking place in Nottingham next month WORLD Cup cycles provide a handy barometer...

The Art of Choosing the Right Online Casino for the Best Deposit Bonuses

Selecting the right online casino is crucial to maximizing the benefits of deposit bonuses. With so many options available, it can...

From the Sidelines to the Spotlight: The Evolution of Rugby in Portugal

Rugby in Portugal has a rich and dynamic history, reflecting the sport’s growth from modest beginnings to a respected presence on...

Jamison Gibson-Park and Jack Conan to miss Ireland Tests against South Africa

Scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park and back-rower Jack Conan will miss Ireland’s two-Test series against world champions South Africa, whilst head coach Andy...

The Evolution of Rugby: Modern Trends Shaping the Game

Rugby has always been a sport rich in tradition, but recent years have brought about modern trends that are transforming the...

Dogos claim maiden Super Rugby Americas Title

By Joe Santamaria A superb performance from Dogos saw them finally clinch their maiden Super Rugby Americas title against fellow countrymen Pampas. After falling...

Eddie Jones’ mind games will not unsettle England against Japan – Jamie George

Jones’ seven-year Twickenham stewardship ended 18 months ago because of an ongoing decline in results and he is now back in...

England Want to Use Six Nations Learning in Japan

After a better Six Nations Championship in 2024, the English side will now face Japan in an international fixture.  The 2024...

Marcus Smith given the keys as Borthwick goes all guns blazing

By Tom Jeffreys Steve Borthwick has decided there is no room for experimentation as he names his strongest squad for this...

Why do rugby players enjoy online casino games?

A recent report revealed that there are approximately 32 million online gaming accounts in the UK. This figure shows the immense...

What Went Wrong for the Welsh Women and Can They Fix It? 

As we conclude another Six Nations season, the Wales women’s team seems to have had a fair share of struggles throughout...

Devon and Hampshire claim county glory at Twickenham in style

By LUKE JARMYN Devon and Hampshire claimed the honours in the second day of the County Championships final weekend at Twickenham...

Deadlock broken as promotion restored

By NICK CAIN Promotion and relegation between the Premiership and Championship has been restored from next season after the Championship clubs...

Battling Glasgow grab final chance

By SAM JACKSON Glasgow stunned champions Munster 17-10 at Thomond Park last night to secure a place in the United Rugby...

Cov’s chief: We’ll drop to Nat leagues

By LUKE JARMYN Coventry chief executive Nick Johnston says the Championship club remains prepared to drop down to the national leagues...

Fresh calls to get rid of the caterpillar ruck

By LUKE JARMYN Hartpury’s director of rugby John Barnes has called for the eradication of the caterpillar ruck – and for...

Carpenter looking to make his mark

From ADAM HATHAWAY in Japan Sale's Joe Carpenter is aiming for a cap with Steve Borthwick’s Red Rose touring side but...

Winters leads brutal ride across USA in aid of Doddie

By NICK CAIN Even for men as mentally and physically durable as former England Grand Slam back rowers Peter Winterbottom and...

May on his way to play in France

Former England winger Jonny May is to join French second division side Soyaux Angouleme on a two-year deal, starting next season....

Four-match Obano ban

BATH prop Beno Obano has been given a four-match ban after being sent off during last Saturday’s Premiership final defeat by...

Borthwick: We want to get kids engaged

By ADAM HATHAWAY in Japan Steve Borthwick has urged his side to help youngsters in England fall in love with rugby...

Saints chief confident they will build on title triumph

NORTHAMPTON chief executive Mark Darbon is confident Saints can build on their Premiership title and be a force for season to...

Townsend targeting four wins out of four

By BRYN PALMER Scotland will have a target on their backs this summer but Gregor Townsend has urged his squad to...

Webber to run the Hounds

By JON NEWCOMBE Former England hooker Rob Webber has been appointed interim head coach of Chicago Hounds for the remainder of...

Thomas keen to make things happen

By SIMON THOMAS To get an idea of what Ben Thomas will offer as he returns to the Wales fold, it’s...

Tuima: I have to move up the ladder

By MARK STEVENS Even by his own expectations, it’s been quite the year for Exeter Chiefs forward Rusi Tuima. Handed his...

Ward and Hunt both delighted by Mitchell’s impact

By MARK STEVENS With just over a year to go until the start of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, excitement is...

Borthwick should go with Marcus first up

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK It will be a choice between Harlequins’ Marcus Smith and Northampton’s Fin Smith at...

Bulls hold firm to keep Leinster out

By SIMON THOMAS Bulls ................................... 25pts Tries: Goosen 30, Petersen 42, 67 Conversions: Goosen 31, 43 Penalties: Goosen 40, 61 Leinster..............................20pts...

Hanekom praises ‘amazing support’

MAN of the match Cameron Hanekom paid tribute to the Bulls supporters following the victory at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld. “The fans...

Munster can’t live with slick Warriors

By JOHN FALLON Munster .............................10pts Tries: Frisch 56 Conversions: Crowley 57 Penalties: Crowley 13 Glasgow.............................17pts Tries: Steyn 24, Cancelliere 51 Conversions:...

Jordan targets revenge mission

Glasgow out-half Tom Jordan said that having been in South Africa last month for two games is going to be a...

Exeter confirm signing of former Irish prop

EXETER have confirmed the signing of former London Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke from Ealing Trailfinders. As revealed in The Rugby Paper...

Green tipped to take chance with England

By LUKE JARMYN Key Harlequins figures believe that if Tyrone Green doesn’t get picked for the Springboks this summer, then he’ll...

Springboks call up 11 uncapped players for tour

Call up: Quan Horn THE South Africa squad includes 11 uncapped players and a cohort of players from the 2023 and...

Mistake to select Tom and not Ted

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Ted Hill must be wondering what else he has to do to get...

All Blacks will be ready to roll

NICK CAIN Rumours that New Zealand are in a state of flux heading into their two-Test summer series against England should...

Return of relegation is reason to cheer

NICK CAIN The restoration of promotion and relegation, which this column has advocated non-stop since the RFU’s ring-fence moratorium in 2021,...

Effort and enterprise the key for Saints

PAUL REES SEES PLENTY OF HIGHLIGHTS BUT WARNS THE GAME MUST SHOW IT CAN PAY FOR ITSELF Northampton’s first Premiership title...

Quartet help Cardiff pull off unlikely double

Peter Jackson discovers which clubs and players come out best and worst when it comes to red and yellow cards Despite...

Sorry, but Obano did not have to do that

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED The best definition of madness in rugby? There are several contenders: picking a fight with Eben Etzebeth...

Another lesson from the French

CHRIS HEWETT Now that Vannes have made it into the top tier of French rugby and the people running things across...

The unexpected revolutionary

Paul Rees says this should be a summer of opportunities for England and head coach Steve Borthwick Steve Borthwick is an...

I think RFU will bow to Prem clubs

LETTERS SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@ therugbypaper.co.uk ON Friday...

Stick with the rules

NOTHING personal against England U20’s player Junior Kpoku but how come he plays in France for Racing 92 yet is still...

Booth wants to see more from Ospreys

By SIMON THOMAS OSPREYS coach Toby Booth says having bowed out in two quarter-finals will fuel their appetite to achieve even...

Dream Team – Andy Booth

For this week's Dream Team Andy Booth, the former Neath, Swansea, Cardiff, Cambridge University, and Wales B scrum half, chooses the...