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Riley scores again as Wild Knights march on

Japan League One The gap between the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights and the rest is widening at the top of the...

Norey working hard to grab his Prem chance

By PAUL REES Max Norey made his Exeter debut in 2019 but has had to wait until this season to nail...

Scotland launch restructuring plan

Scottish Rugby is to scrap its Super 6 club series and reinstate a national “A-team” as part of a comprehensive restructure...

Saracens hooker forced to quit game

SARACENS hooker Tom Woolstencroft has been forced to retire from rugby on medical advice at the age of 29. Woolstencroft has...

Neild on way back to Sale

SALE Sharks have resigned former back rower Cameron Neild on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The 29-year-old...

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 18/02/24

As Scotland and England prepare for a crucial round three encounter at Murrayfield next weekend, don’t miss Paul Rees‘ preview of...

Super Rugby Americas preview

With the Six Nations on ice until next weekend, fans’ attention can return to the grind of domestic action, with many...

Five capped players named in England A squad

England have named five capped internationals in their ‘A’ squad to face Portugal on 25th February. Jamie Blamire, Nick Isiekwe, Tom...

Discovering Safe iGaming Experiences in Ireland

The iGaming industry has seen a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, with Ireland being no exception. However,...

Win the chance to be a mascot and tickets to England v Ireland

The Rugby Paper have teamed up with Dove Men+Care to give your child the opportunity to be selected as one of...

Tuilagi, Martin and Cowan-Dickie return to England squad

Manu Tuilagi, George Martin and Luke Cowan-Dickie have all returned to the England squad in preparation for their round three match...

Young and inexperienced, can Wales make anything from this Six Nations?

It’s the second year with Warren Gatland back in charge of Wales. Unlike Gatland’s first stint, which was ushered in by...

Series 3, Episode 24: Round Two controversy with Peter Winterbottom

The second round of the 2024 Six Nations was marred by refereeing controversy, most notably TMO Brian MacNeice and referee Nic...

Ireland’s sole focus is Wales – Conan

Ireland back row Jack Conan says his side’s focus “will be all about Wales“ in the next fortnight with no danger...

Earl backing England temperament to help “right the wrongs” against Scots

Ben Earl has praised England‘s improved ability to bounce back from pressure situations which he feels will stand them in good...

Lynagh leaves Quins for Benetton

ON THE BLINDSIDE – updated from Sunday’s (11/02/24) TRP Harlequins have confirmed wing Louis Lynagh will join URC side Benetton next...

Rugby Odds and Evens: Unveiling the Strategic Side of Sports Betting in Slovenian Online Casinos

Sports betting has always had many fans, but with the invention of online bookmakers, the popularity of online betting has grown...

Ireland breeze past Italy to return to top of the table

By NICK POWELL Ireland……………………………………..36 Tries: Crowley 7, Sheehan 24, 50; Conan 37, Lowe 62, Nash 78 Conversions: Crowley 25, 38; Byrne...

We’re not far off the top teams – George

By ADAM HATHAWAY AT TWICKENHAM Skipper Jamie George claimed his England side were not a million miles off the top teams...

Townsend stunned by TMO decision

By BRYN PALMER AT MURRAYFIELD Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend vented his frustration after his side were denied what he felt...

Anglo-Welsh league ‘depends on money’

By PAUL REES Premiership coaches have given their backing to Warren Gatland’s call for an Anglo-Welsh league – as long as...

Williams sets his sights on Wales return

By BEN JAYCOCK Liam Williams has left the door open on a return to the Test scene for Wales’ summer tour...

Crusaders captain Heinz catches up with his old pals

By PAUL REES Willi Heinz led the Crusaders against Bristol at Ashton Gate on Friday night and used his week in...

Once again, England escape to victory

SIX NATIONS 2024 By NICK CAIN at Twickenham England .............................. 16pts Tries: Earl 20, Dingwall 63 Penalties: Ford 48, 72 Wales..................................14pts...

After two wins, it just gets harder from here for England

SIX NATIONS 2024 PAUL REES England named an unchanged side for the first time since the 2019 World Cup, but although...

Are England in transition? Not really, and they should be kicking on purposefully

BRENDAN GALLAGHER Two very average teams produced a pretty sub par Test match in front of an intermittently mute Twickenham crowd...

Scotland heartbreak after TMO has the final word in late drama

SIX NATIONS 2024 By BRYN PALMER Scotland ............................ 16pts Tries: White 7 Conversions: Russell 9 Penalties: Russell 22, 30, 58 France.................................20pts...

Russell: For me, that was a try at the end

Finn Russell felt Scotland were on the end of a wrong decision at the death of their defeat to France, but...

That was a try – but the record will not reflect it

SIX NATIONS 2024 BRENDAN GALLAGHER THERE is a three-volume book to be written on false dawns, shattered dreams and broken hearts...

This Irish dynasty will keep on going

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WAS the speed of the Irish recovery after the World Cup surprising? No, because...

Italy need to stay in the game – if they can

By PAUL REES PREVIEW...Ireland vs Italy (Today. Kick-off 3pm, Aviva Stadium) DUBLIN has been anything other than a fair city for...

Why the RFU needs to justify its CVC payments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE recent observation by CVC that rugby union is too fragmented on the...

It’s time for some of England’s best to step up a level

“WORLD-class player”. You hear the accolade used so freely, and often with such little insight or explanation offered, that the currency...

Enough! No more ref chat

When is the incessant yapping between players and referees going to end? These appeals and “consultations” are becoming a blight at...

Second half revival gives Scots hope

SIX NATIONS U20S 2024 By SAM JACKSON Scotland ........... 14pts Tries: Lock 52, Blyth-Lafferty 59 Conversions: Coates 53, 60 France................29pts Tries:...

Battling England’s power is too much for Wales

By BEN JAYCOCK England ........................... 28pts Tries: Wills 10, McParland 15, Jones 29, Kirk 73 Conversion: Bellamy 74 Penalties: Taylor 45,...

Sharp Italy push Ireland all the way

By PAUL WILKINS Ireland............ 23pts Tries: O’Connell 20, O’Connor 28, Edogbo 73 Conversions: Murphy 21 Penalties: Murphy 3, 60 Italy................. 22pts...

Germany make Georgia work hard

Georgia were pushed hard by Germany and failed to get a bonus point in Richard Cockerill’s first game in charge last...

Shock for Portugal as Belgium beat the odds

By JON NEWCOMBE Cornish Pirates full-back Jordan Gott hopes that playing a part in Belgium rugby’s best-ever win will be the...

The day John took on the NZ bully boys

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Barry John shall forever occupy a unique place in the rugby Pantheon in...

High five as Nottingham put on show at Lady Bay

FRIENDLIES By ROB WILDMAN Nottingham......27pts Tries: Dickinson 8, Graham 47, Shine 65, J Olowofela 70, Green 75 Conversion: Annand 75 Leicester...

Crusaders make it tough for Bears as lively crowd enjoy fright night

FRIENDLIES By ROGER PANTING Bristol........................... 14pts Tries: Davies 27, Marmion 56 Conversions: MacGinty 27, 56 Crusaders.................... 31pts Tries: Springer 39, 51;...

Norey’s treble helps Exeter run riot to leave Scarlets on the floor

Friendlies By MARK STEVENS Exeter ............. 57pts Tries: Norey 9, 48, 61; Rigg 14, 23; Hodge 21, Pearson 63, Yeandle 78,...

Quins get in the mood for Munster challenge

FRIENDLIES By MO SHER L Scottish .........12pts Tries: Nutton 35, Mehson 69 Conversion: Sheppard 70 Harlequins .......22pts Tries: Jibulu 5, 38;...

Barry was always class personified

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I HAD the great...

All contact areas must be a proper battle for the ball

THE offload is an important and exciting aspect of our game that should be encouraged, but Brendan Gallagher (TRP 28/01/24) is...

Paton Field proving tough place to visit

AS one of the travelling blue and white faithful who witnessed Coventry RFC’s narrow 26-22 reverse up at Caldy last weekend,...

Sleightholme out to follow his pals

By JON NEWCOMBE Ollie Sleightholme takes huge encouragement from seeing his Saints mates get England recognition as he looks to further...

Gallagher delight as Caldy down Cov

By BEN JAYCOCK Coming off the bench to score a hat-trick and spearhead Caldy’s upset victory over title fighting Coventry last...