Cockerill goes out, Collazo comes in

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN TIME was very firmly called on Richard Cockerill’s brief run as Montpellier manager six days ago, after...

Forthcoming  fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, November 26, 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26...

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 26/11/23

Following a consequential round of derby action in the Premiership, the league continues with four more reports and a preview in The...

Premiership Round Seven Preview

In the aftermath of an exhilarating round of derbies, where Bath narrowly triumphed over Bristol, Leicester Tigers revived their season by...

“We’re going to be an exciting team” – new winger McGhie on Tigers women

Leicester Tigers marked their Premiership Women’s Rugby debut at Welford Road last Sunday against last year’s finalists Exeter Chiefs with a...

“It opened my eyes” – Sean Long looks back on time in rugby union

Cross-code coaches are nothing new in rugby union. The likes of Kevin Sinfield, Shaun Edwards, Mike Ford and more recently Lee...

Stooke heading back to Bath

Elliot Stooke’s return to Bath has been confirmed by the club a month after it was foreseen by The Rugby Paper’s...

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Take a thrilling ride through the clouds in the popular Zeppelin online casino game. This comprehensive guide dives into everything you...

Surgery rules Curry out of Six Nations

Tom Curry will miss the duration of the Six Nations due to a hip injury that will require surgery. Curry, 25,...

Series 3, Episode 17: Picking an England XV to win RWC 2027 and remembering 2003

The Rugby Paper Podcast is back with a bang! Post Rugby World Cup and on the anniversary of England‘s iconic Rugby...

Saracens confirm Earl will be available for Six Nations

Saracens have confirmed that Ben Earl will be available for the Six Nations despite suffering a knee injury in the build-up...

All Eyes on the Six Nations 2024 

We’ve seen the Six Nations teams in action in France in the concluded Rugby World Cup, and based on form, it...

Navigating the Future of iGaming with Cutting-Edge Software Solutions

The digital era has ushered in a revolution across various sectors, and the iGaming industry is no exception. The surge in...

World Cup winner Strydom dies in car crash

South African 1995 World Cup winner Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident at the age of 58. The former...

Police investigating racial abuse of Monye

Police are investigating Ugo Monye’s accusation of racist abuse by a supporter following an appearance he made as a pundit at...

Slade penalty gives Exeter thrilling late derby win

Exeter............................................25 Tries: Tuima 9, Jenkins 33, Townsend 76 Conversions: Slade 10, 77 Penalties: Slade 61, 80+1 Gloucester...................................24 Tries: Clement 29, Thorley...

The Ultimate Guide to Ethereum Betting 

Ethereum has revolutionized the online gambling industry. With its secure blockchain network and smart contract capabilities, Ethereum allows for provably fair...

Jasper Wiese: Commitment to Leicester Tigers Amid Speculation on Future

Leicester Tigers’ World Cup-winning forward, Jasper Wiese, is resolute in his dedication to the club, even as rumors swirl about his...

England’s Rugby Glory: Reliving Their Greatest World Cup Triumphs

England has a rich history in rugby, and their successes on the international stage have been nothing short of spectacular. One...

Legends of the Oval Ball: Top 21st Century Rugby Icons

Rugby is a sport that has been around for over 200 years, and it has produced some of the most iconic...

British Rugby Legends: Unveiling the Titans Who Shaped the Game

Rugby, a sport steeped in tradition and raw physicality, has a rich history in Britain. Over the years, countless individuals have...

Sweeney’s PGP plan facing big obstacles

By NICK CAIN The Championship’s unanimous rejection of the RFU’s plans to turn it into a ‘Premiership 2’ franchise league is...

McKellar praise for humble Pollard

Leicester Tigers boss Dan McKellar hailed Handre Pollard after the coach’s first taste of a passionate East Midlands derby. The Australian...

Baxter: Focus on all the good stuff

By PAUL REES Rob Baxter believes that the 15 per cent drop in Premiership attendances from last season, revealed by The...

Dorking offering ‘crucial help’

By LUKE JARMYM Dorking chief Armand Roux says that while the Surrey club is fighting for an unprecedented promotion to National...

Underhill faces a fight for his place

By PAUL REES Back row is not one of England head coach Steve Borthwick’s problem positions in terms of competition for...

Vakatawa grateful to Lam for giving him a chance at Bears

By PAUL REES Virimi Vakatawa says he feels blessed to be playing rugby again after being told last year that a...

Sale captain Curry enjoying return to the ‘hamster wheel’

By JON NEWCOMBE Now he is fit again and back on the “hamster wheel” of training, playing and recovering, everything in...

Launchbury happy to be back where it all started

By PAUL REES Joe Launchbury has returned to the club where his career started, and nearly ended, 14 years ago. He...

2025 Lions will be available for the whole tour

All players selected for the 2025 British and Irish Lions to Australia will be available for the whole tour thanks to...

Carreras on way to Bayonne

Argentina wing Mateo Carreras will leave Newcastle Falcons at the end of the season to join Top 14 side Bayonne. Carreras...

Time to have the same laws across the game

MANY thanks to Paul Rees for turning the spotlight onto the issue of tackle heights in the professional game, containing many...

We keep pressing self-destruct button

It is high time English rugby with its huge resources, in both player and financial terms, ceased pressing the wretched self-destruct...

Dream Team with Nick Fenton-Wells

The former Western Province, Stormers, Saracens, Bedford & Bristol back row, chooses the best XV he has played with or against......

Russell has the mastery to push Bath to the top

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Finn Russell is, with out a doubt, an ultra talented fly-half and the Scot...

World Cup winner puts Tigers on top

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester .......................... 26pts Tries: van Wyk 56, Liebenberg 72 Conversions: Pollard 56, 72 Penalties: Pollard 2, 23, 25,...

Dowson bemoans lack of discipline

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson said he was frustrated at the afternoon and bemoaned the poor discipline of is team....

Ruthless Saracens demolish Harlequins

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Harlequins ........................ 10pts Try: Esterhuizen 74 Conversion: Smith 74 Penalty: Smith 18 Saracens .......................... 38pts Tries: Gonzalez 19,...

Farrell heaps praise on his pack

Saracens recorded their most impressive win of the season despite the disruption of not one but two injuries in their warm...

Lawrence shines on a night of spectacle

By TOM BRADSHAW Bath .....................................20pts Tries: Lawrence 16, Spencer 18 Conversions: Russell 17, 19 Penalties: Russell 12, 70 Bristol .................................19pts Tries:...

I’m proud of the way our players fought, says coach Lam

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam was far from dejected after seeing commitment and valour in his team’s performance in their...

Reed races away to steer Sale to the top

By LUKE JARMYN Sale .................................... 40pts Tries: Reed 10, 37; B Curry 28, R du Preez 31, S James 76, Roebuck...

I saw a lot positives out there – Codling

Newcastle were left with plenty of positives despite their winless run stretching to a sixth Premiership outing. A measured head coach...

Davis keen to put on a show on derby day

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park Aidon Davis has played in all three major...

Skivington: We are going to stay in the fight this time

By PAUL REES George Skivington was lost for words after Gloucester’s second half capitulation to Bath at Kingsholm and expects a...

Welfare of rugby in England is at stake

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The Championship clubs are standing up to be counted by sticking an iron...

The Tank who is adding weight to Bath’s attack

Thomas du Toit may not have featured in as many headlines as Finn Russell, but the South African prop has been...

We can’t afford a weak Six Nations

There was a ray of sunshine for the Lions this week when their preparations for the 2025 tour of Australia were...

Lawrence delight as he goes back to Cardiff

Back row Alun Lawrence has rejoined Cardiff Rugby on a short-term contract. The 25-year-old came through the ranks at the Arms...

Smith: I want to join Alex in England team

By JON NEWCOMBE Fin Smith dreams of pairing up with Alex Mitchell for both club and country in the not too...