In-depth Insights from the Tense Showdown: NSW Waratahs vs. Blues

In an evening filled with anticipation and intensity, the NSW Waratahs and the Blues found themselves locked in a fierce contest,...

Restoring the Balance of Power in Super Rugby Tasman

Epic events are unfolding on the rugby arena of Super Rugby Tasman. The legendary team, the Crusaders from New Zealand, once...

Six Nations 2024: Louis Lynagh Shines in Debut as Italy Triumphs Over Scotland

In an exhilarating Six Nations clash, Italy celebrated a rare victory on home soil against Scotland, with Louis Lynagh’s debut try...

Exeter secure Feyi-Waboso on long-term contract

Exeter Chiefs have signed 21-year-old England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on a “long-term” contract. Feyi-Waboso joined the Devonians midway through last season...

Blackjack: The Skills Needed To Master The Game At The Best Australian Online Casinos

Blackjack is a fairly simple game. It doesn’t take much time to learn its rules and play it at the best...

Tuilagi to leave Sale for Bayonne

England’s Manu Tuilagi will leave Sale Sharks, and likely bring an end to his more than a dozen-year international career, to...

Super Rugby Americas week five review

By JOE SANTAMARIA Yacare kicked off Round Five of the Super Rugby Americas season in style with an impressive 41-24 victory...

Series 3, Episode 30: Nigel Owens reviews Six Nations 2024

What a Six Nations the 2024 edition has been! Super Saturday did not disappoint, and it was Ireland that ultimately claimed...

Why Does the Lamborghini Urus Feel So Good As a Car For Dubai?

The recently released 2022 Lamborghini Urus in eye-catching green has quickly become one of the most popular luxury car rentals for...

Navigating the Turnkey Casino Landscape: Insights from NuxGame

In the ever-evolving and competitive realm of iGaming, launching a successful online casino can seem like a formidable challenge. Yet, with...

Historic Win for Italy in the Six Nations; Ireland Makes It Back to Back!

All the Italian fans with Six Nations tickets were on the edge of their seats as their team brought in a...

So close but heartbreak for England

From ADAM HATHAWAY in Lyon Gutted England skipper Jamie George suffered a case of déjà vu as his side were downed...

Ireland lining up NZ and Wallabies

Ireland will face New Zealand and Australia in their autumn series before head coach Andy Farrell takes his leave of absence...

Global 20-minute red card

SANZAAR want the 20-minute red card to be introduced worldwide with the motion set to be voted on in May. Chief...

Pollock is set for take-off at Saints

By PAUL REES When Henry Pollock signed his first professional contract with Northampton last year at the age of 18, he...

Fiji star Nayacalevu signs for Sale

Sale have signed Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu from French Top 14 side Toulon on a one-year contract with an option for...

England unleash taste of things to come

SIX NATIONS 2024 By NICK CAIN France................................ 33pts Tries: Le Garrec 20, Barre 56, Fickou 60 Conversions: Ramos 21, 57, 62...

England prove they are a force again

SIX NATIONS 2024 PAUL REES The Six Nations saved the best to last. France sealed second place ahead of England in...

England must not drop this standard

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK ONE of the hardest aspects of sport is to get grounded again to repeat...

Champions! Ireland do enough to quell Scots

SIX NATIONS 2024 By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Ireland................................ 17pts Tries: Sheehan 13, Porter 65 Conversions: Crowley 14, 66 Penalties: Crowley 43 Scotland...

‘If that was my last game, it wasn’t too bad’

Ireland skipper Peter O’Mahony will be deciding in the coming weeks whether to end his illustrious Test career. He said: “I...

Sorry end for North as Italy hand wooden spoon to Wales

SIX NATIONS 2024 By PETER JACKSON Wales.................................. 21pts Tries: Dee 64, Rowlands 79, Grady 80+2 Conversions: Costelow 64, Lloyd 80, 80+2...

Gatland’s offer to resign is rejected by WRU

Wales head coach Warren Gatland offered his resignation to Abi Tierney, chief executive of the WRU, after seeing his side crash...

Gloucester end long wait for silverware

By ROGER PANTING Gloucester ....................... 23pts Tries: Atkinson 47, Jordan 50 Conversions: Barton 47, 50 Penalties: Evans 40, Barton 55, 65...

Winning feels so special for Zach

After winning the Premiership Cup, star man, Gloucester No.8, Zach Mercer, said: “I came to Gloucester to win things. I did...

Italy wins ignite the Six Nations

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The game-changing force of last weekend’s Six Nations tales of the unexpected cannot...

I doubt Le Garrec would be snared easily under any laws

NICK CAIN Nolann Le Garrec’s spectacular 40-metre reverse pass to Thomas Ramos just after the half-hour in France’s 45-24 win over...

England A need to face ‘real’ Portugal

NICK CAIN Portugal face multiple champions Georgia in the Rugby Europe final at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris today, and...

Band of brothers grab the glory

By BEN JAYCOCK France...............................31pts Tries: Ferte 12, Gourgues 24, Carbonneau 26, Castro 45 Conversions: Reus 13, 25, 27, 46 Penalties: Reus...

We need to make most of this team

NICK CAIN The England U20s won their first Six Nations title since 2021 with a tremendous second-half effort in which they...

Double for Sheahan but Ireland miss out on claiming third title in a row

By NICK JACOBS Ireland................................. 36pts Tries: McLaughlin 19, O’Connell 59, Sheahan 70, 80+2; Edogbo 76 Conversions: Murphy 21, 71, 77, 83...

Wales keep discipline to take feisty encounter

By SAM JACKSON Wales.................27pts Tries: Thomas 46, Beddall 59, Stone 67, Young 71 Conversions: Ford 60, 68 Penalties: Ford 76 Italy.......................

We are heading in the right direction

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk ENGLAND’S win against Ireland...

This is why you write off England at your peril

FOR any rugby neutral, England-Ireland would have been the game of the tournament. Take away the rivalries/stakes/bragging rights and stripping the...

So great to watch Cov win a thriller

LAST Saturday Coventry defeated Ealing at Butts Park Arena in an absolutely thrilling and pulsating match 34- 32, taking a bonus...

We need strong finish – Ludlow

By PAUL REES Gloucester have been a cup team this season but skipper Lewis Ludlow is demanding a strong finish to...

NFL sides look set to take punt on Mallinder

ON THE BLINDSIDE Harry Mallinder’s dream of winning an NFL contract has moved a step closer after the former England U20...

Vermeulen open to England offer

ON THE BLINDSIDE By GRANT SHUB Jacques Vermeulen, who is eligible for England having been in the UK since 2019, has...

Aussies battling to keep Petaia

ON THE BLINDSIDE Australian utility back Jordan Petaia is being chased by the country’s leading rugby league clubs. Reds flyer Petaia...

Dream Team with Alex Day

The Bedford and former Cornish Pirates, Northampton & Saracens scrum-half chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1....

Relief for Nottingham as Exiles fall short

■By ROB WILDMAN Nottingham...... 31pts Tries: J Olowofela 13, Stronge 18, 33; R Olowofela 30, Valentine 40 Conversions: Arden 18, 30,...

Super Saints get in gear for Bears

By JAMES EVANS Northampton ................ 24pts Tries: Odendaal 4, Sleightholme 19, Davison 37, Baker 50 Conversions: Savala 4, 37 Sale ......................................

Five-star Bath run URC leaders ragged

Bath ....................35pts Tries: Cokanasiga 9, du Toit 34, Spencer 50, Muir 66, 75 Conversions: Bailey 10, 35, 51, 67; Worboys 76...

We must not take road to Hulkism

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Message from receptionist to doctor: “We have an invisible man in the waiting room.” Doctor to receptionist:...

A stark reminder of rugby finances

CHRIS HEWETT Rugby's political scene is quite lively enough when the arguments are being conducted in a sporting echo chamber. When...

We need to push on, says Easson

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Scotland Scotland head coach Bryan Easson wants his side to make a statement in the Six...

Red Roses in mood to make it six titles in a row

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: England Marlie Packer leads the England side aiming to make it six titles in a row....

Riffonneau’s going large as France seek first title in six years

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: France France are looking to topple England for the first time since their 2018 Grand Slam...

Cunningham puts faith in experience to support youth

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Wales Hannah Jones will lead a Wales squad full of experience with some exciting new young...

Bemand aims for World Cup spot

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Ireland Ireland are aiming to qualify for the World Cup with a good finish in the...