Avoid being robots, England

Paul Rees says discipline will be key to success in France and urges Borthwick's men to think for themselves The conversation...

Kolisi fit but star backs ruled out

Squad Watch: SOUTH AFRICA Fly-half Handre Pollard and centre Lukhanyo Am have been left out of South Africa’s 33-man Rugby World...

Pumas include 11 players from English top flight

Squad Watch: ARGENTINA Nicolás Sánchez and Sale’s Agustín Creevy will play in their fourth Rugby World Cup after coach Michael Cheika...

Giant Skelton leads new-look Wallabies

Squad Watch: AUSTRALIA Head coach Eddie Jones has named La Rochelle second row Will Skelton as captain of a young Wallabies...

All Blacks put faith in Retallick’s recovery powers

Squad Watch: NEW ZEALAND Veteran lock Brodie Retallick has been named in New Zealand’s squad despite suffering a knee injury against...

Raiwalui relying heavily on Drua

Squad watch: FIJI Toulon centre Waisea Nayacalevu will captain Fiji as they look to build on their success in the Pacific...

Samoa look ready to spring surprise

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER This column has had its say – whinge...

Italy need to protect their stars

We are barely halfway through the dreaded World Cup warm-up season and Italy in particular are feeling the pain from these,...

It will be tough to dethrone Dupont

Brendan Gallagher looks at the players who could light up the tournament So who will emerge as the iconic player and/or...

A sense of revenge and destiny in the air

RWC 2023 is nearly upon us and it’s difficult to think of a more eagerly anticipated tournament, for all sorts of...

Key areas England must find answers

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk SO England boss Steve...

Borthwick’s boys stuck in tactical cul-de-sac of old

ONE is left wondering what rugby planet coach Steve Borthwick and his England side inhabit after witnessing the depressing 20-9 defeat...

Small price to pay for summer Tests

IN RESPONSE to last week’s letter regarding Summer Series TV coverage, anyone can join Amazon Prime for £8.99 on a one...

Barrington: Losing Mako is huge blow

By BEN JAYCOCK Richard Barrington feels the loss of Mako Vunipola is a huge blow to England but remains upbeat about...

Vailanu grabs double for dominant Tonga

Tonga.................28 Canada................ 3 TONGA ran in four tries and survived a sending off early in the second half in a dominant...

So sad to see WRU still living in the past

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW IT TOOK both sides at The Battle of the Big Little Horn 50...

Golden oldies make decent team

PETER JACKSON Johnny Sexton will not be the oldest player on starting grid when the chequered flag goes up on the...

Ruthless England put France to sword

ENGLAND U18S ENGLAND scored seven unanswered tries to blow France away 41-0 to win their opening match of the U18s International...

Biljon: Standards going through roof

By BEN JAYCOCK Jersey Reds director of rugby Harvey Biljon believes the standard in the Championship is through the roof and...

We want to push top teams all the way – Short

By BEN JAYCOCK Hartpury's Harry Short is hoping his side can build on last season’s impressive campaign and keep pushing the...

Seven-try Plymouth cruise past Barnstaple

By PADDY MARSH Plymouth A.............45 Barnstaple................ 3 PLYMOUTH Albion extended their run of pre season victories to three with a comprehensive...

Hinckley new men show their worth

By CHRIS CAMPBELL Hinckley..................86 Broadstreet............ 17 HINCKLEY were dominant against Midlands Premier side Broadstreet who will have used the game to...

Fantini stars as Darlington blow cobwebs away

By TOM BULMER Hawick..................... 10 Darlington MP.......26 DARLINGTON Mowden Park opened their pre-season campaign with a 26-10 win over Hawick at...

Newport prove too good for Dings

By BAZ JOHNSON Dings Crusaders... 14 Newport................... 17 FIRST half scrum half Tom Wood made his mark early. Consistent from the...

Orchard has final say to down brave Devonport

By BEN JAYCOCK Plymouth Alb.........26 Devonport Serv..... 21 RYAN Lamb’s Plymouth Albion side edged a tight contest under the lights at...

Dorking look like they are ready to rule

By MO SHER Pre-season round-up DORKING’S summer recruitment has had many neutral observers tipping them for honours this season, and they...

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Atlas paid £2m for Warriors

NEWS EXTRA WORCESTER Warriors were sold to new owners Atlas for £2.05m, according to a report released by the club’s administrators...

Falcons swoop in for Cross

NEWS EXTRA BACK ROW Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th signing ahead of the new season. The 30-year-old, who has...

Chivers on loan at Coventry

NEWS EXTRA COVENTRY have signed Ealing prop Elliot Chivers on a season-long loan. The 22-year-old is already training at the Butts...

My Life in Rugby with Richard Lee: ‘Fantastic to be part of Bath’s glory days’

The former Bath and England B prop talks about his life in the game Whenever I drive up the M5 nowadays...

Not enough variation in England’s approach

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WELL, last week’s game between Wales and England certainly showed us a...

Park lead the way as teams power up

Ben Jaycock looks at the comings and goings at National One ahead of the new season which kicks off on September...

Two-step start gives big names extra test

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN FRANCE’S Top 14 kicks off on Friday evening, with Bayonne entertaining Toulouse in the season opener. Which...

Powell aims to prove her time is now

By BEN JAYCOCK Connie Powell believes she now has what it takes to become England’s first choice hooker and has moved...

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Young Guns: England U20s & Sale scrum-half Nye Thomas

Nye Thomas has completed his time in the England U20s set up and is hoping to continue developing at Sale Sharks...

England youngsters hammer France

England U18s 41-0 France U18s England scored seven unanswered tries to blow France away and win their opening match of the...

In The Rugby Paper this Sunday (13/08/23)

England look to have fielded their strongest team ahead of a crucial World Cup warm-up against Wales, and you can find...

Playing in both hemispheres helps Springboks – Le Roux

1995 Rugby World Cup winner Hennie Le Roux feels South Africa have had the best of both worlds in having their...

Fired-up France name strong team as Ritchie returns for Scotland

France have made 13 changes to the team who were stunned in Scotland last week, as this week’s visitors welcome back...

Coventry add Ealing prop Chilvers

Coventry Rugby boss Alex Rae has fitted another piece into his squad jigsaw with the signing on a season-long loan of...

England go strong and Wales experiment as 26 changes made for Twickenham clash

England have named an experienced side as they make 11 changes for their game against Wales this Saturday, with their opposition...

New look Tonga see off Canada

Tonga 28-3 Canada Tonga ran in four tries and survived a sending off early in the second half en route to...

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Esterhuizen in for injured Am in South Africa World Cup Squad

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has been named ahead of the injured Lukhanyo Am in the Rugby World Cup squad for reigning...

All Blacks pick Barrett at 15 – England Dropping Rankings

Beauden Barrett will start at fullback for the second consecutive week in the All Blacks, while Will Jordan will be on...

Unraveling the Excitement: A Deep Dive into the Kenyan Sports Betting Phenomenon

Sports betting has gained significant traction in Kenya in recent years, becoming a prominent part of the entertainment industry and daily...

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