Six Nations news: Joe Heyes has no Lions regrets as England prop prepares for Murrayfield battle

In a parallel universe, Joe Heyes might have finished last summer Down Under with the British & Irish Lions, but the...

New 2026 Six Nations Supercomputer: England projected for Grand Slam glory

Following a dramatic opening weekend of the 2026 Six Nations, data analysts at betting comparison site FindSisterSites have updated their original...

Looking for a Sportsbook That Rewards Loyalty? Bet25 Has the Answer

Most sportsbooks follow the same playbook. They throw a big welcome bonus at you, hope it sticks, and then offer very...

George Ford confident England can rise to Murrayfield challenge against Scotland

George Ford believes England’s preparation and growing momentum have them well placed to tackle one of the toughest assignments in Test...

Alex Mitchell expecting Scotland backlash as England target statement win

England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is braced for a fierce response from Scotland when the old rivals collide on Saturday, with the...

Six Nations news: What Ireland learned against France, who Andy Farrell picks for Italy and the No.10 question

In the last year, Ireland have only lost four of their twelve matches. Once to New Zealand in Chicago, again to...

New Rugby Paper Roundup: “Henry Pollock is made for YouTube” – Six Nations Round Two ft Andrew Forde

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the king of rugby compilations,...

Six Nations news: Round two predictions as Ireland face Italy and England head to Murrayfield

Round one of the Men’s Six Nations has been and gone, but immediately we shift our attention to round two, beginning...

Six Nations news: Maro Itoje back as England captain for game against Scotland

Maro Itoje will lead England into Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland after being restored to the starting XV for the...

Six Nations news: What we learned about every team from round one

The first round of the Men’s Six Nations has been completed, with France, Italy and England picking up victories.

How the Autumn Series Impact the World Rankings

The autumn international rugby series is always a pivotal period in the rugby calendar, and the 2025 series proved no different....

How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Sports and Esports Betting

The modern sports betting ecosystem is increasingly defined by data, automation, and real-time decision-making. What was once a market driven primarily...

Jamie George: Calcutta Cup is next goal for England after Six Nations win over Wales

Jamie George hailed England’s seven-try demolition of Wales, citing his side’s display as the perfect platform to end their Murrayfield losing...

Gregor Townsend wants to stay on as Scotland boss despite Six Nations setback

Scotland crashed to defeat in Rome yesterday to heap more pressure on head coach Gregor Townsend ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup...

Paul Rees: England are sharpening a ruthless edge

England enjoyed a record championship victory over Wales at the ground that used to be called Twickenham, but it was ultimately...

Ben Kay: England and France squad depth could decide 2026 Six Nations

England World Cup winner Ben Kay believes the outcome of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash could prove the defining moment in the...

Alan Dickens leaving Newcastle Red Bulls; Gregor Townsend denies he will take over

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens will leave the club at the end of the season.

Richards takes up Norfolk challenge

FORMER Leicester, Harlequins and Newcastle boss Dean Richards has become director of rugby at amateur club Wymondham in Norfolk. Since leaving...

Tommy Freeman welcomes midfield switch as England’s wingers set the pace

Tommy Freeman has welcomed his move into midfield because he claims he can’t keep up with England’s current crop of fast...

Alex Mitchell compares George Ford to Rodri as England eye Six Nations glory

Alex Mitchell revealed teaming up with George Ford is just like playing with Rodri – the Manchester City and Spanish superstar.

Stick with Steward at 15 – Foden

By AMELIE CLAYDON FORMER England fullback Ben Foden believes Freddie Steward remains the country’s safest option at full-back, despite increasing competition...

England 48-7 Wales: Henry Arundell hat-trick sparks Red Rose Six Nations romp

Henry Arundell answered Steve Borthwick’s clarion call for England to go for Six Nations gold with a first-half hat-trick, which saw...

France 36-14 Ireland: Matthieu Jalibert leads the musketeers to Six Nations opening win

France, save for one stodgy period in the second half, produced sublime rugby in tricky wet conditions to blow Ireland away...

Jeremy Guscott: It was a good performance from the French but let’s not get carried away

France got it done against Ireland, but I might go against some of the adulation heaped on Fabien Galthie’s team after...

We didn’t show enough intensity, admits Farrell

IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell said: “We’re very disappointed. Something I never thought I’d say about this Ireland team, but there...

Italy 18-15 Scotland: Azzurri beat the deluge to stun Scots with Six Nations victory

Pressure continues to intensify on Gregor Townsend as, on the second wettest day in Rome’s history since records began, Italy caused...

I believe in what we are doing, insists Townsend

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend admitted his side face an uphill battle in the Six Nations after slipping to an opening-round...

Nick Cain: The Doyen, in whose shadow we all stand

There was a Grand Canyon of a gap in the ranks of the rugby union writers assembled at Twickenham to report...

Searle shows his worth

Flair: Billy Searle in action for England A on Friday night BILLY Searle’s had more clubs than most people hot breakfasts,...

Nick Cain: Slam these adverts into touch before it’s too late

France were in devastating form against Ireland in Paris on Thursday night, but there was a potentially more devastating force at...

England have plenty in reserve up front

■By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland XV .........................14pts Tries: Gleeson 23, Kenny 38 Conversions: Frawley 24, 38 England A ......................... 52pts Tries: Roots...

We came together well, says coach

ENGLAND A boss Mark Mapletoft was pleased that his side executed a near perfect game plan in Limerick, and credited his...

Chris Hewett: Blow the whistle on all these changes

Imagine, if you will, a rugby version of the once-loved, long-departed BBC children’s programme Play School and repeat after me:

Referees suffering signs of the times

THERE must be a million better things to think about, yet the image of Tony Spreadbury, in his first outing as...

Friday on alert to lead the England fightback

By SAM JACKSON England ............................19pts Tries: Tonga’uiha 44, Staples 50, Worsnip 74 Conversions: Davidson 45, Pater 75 Wales ................................16pts Try: Emanuel...

Dalziel directs operations to put Scotland on the front foot in Italy

By NICK STEPHENS Italy ......................10pts Try: Coluzzi 58 Penalty: Fasti 17 Conversion: Fasti 59 Scotland ............ 36pts Tries: Moncrieff 3, Roberts...

Treacey: It’s all about winning the moments

ENGLAND U20s captain Connor Treacey was proud of his side’s fighting spirit to clinch victory at the death. He said: “We...

French turn on style to notch up half-century

■By GEORGE LAWRENCE France................50pts Tries: Drault 11, Par gade 24; Bon nard Mar tin 26, La trasse 30; Frisach 40+1; Rates...

Look outside the Prem, England

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk HOW sad to hear...

All games should be played on grass

LIKE Dale Barker (letters February 1), I detest artificial pitches but he is wrong to think that they are suitable for...

Saracens have an outstanding record

LEE Dunkley’s letter (February 1) erroneously refers to Saracens having ‘only’ won one title ‘in five years’. In fact, they have...

Bill Mata happy to commit future to Bristol Bears

Big Bill Mata had no hesitation in reaching for a pen when Bristol Bears offered him a new contract.

Slade stays with Chiefs

ENGLAND centre Henry Slade has signed a new two-year contract with Exeter. The 32-year-old – who leads the Prem points table...

Pirates look to raise cash

CORNISH Pirates have launched a crowd-funder to help pay for damage caused by last month’s storms. Storm Goretti caused about £200,000...

Quartet sign up for Quins

HARLEQUINS have signed four forwards on short-term loans as cover for four Prem Cup matches this month. Dragons pair, tight-head Luke...

DREAM TEAM

FORMER LUCTONIANS, NORTH OTAGO, PLYMOUTH ALBION, DONCASTER KNIGHTS AND NEWCASTLE BACK ROW JOHN KELLY CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...

Peter Jackson: Trefor Evans to miss reunion for the boys of ’76

In a perfect world, Trefor Evans would be back on the big stage next weekend for the first time since he...

Another son follows in father’s footsteps

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Family tie: France’s Hugo Auradou breaks through against Ireland in Paris PICTURE: Alamy...

Sale Sharks vs Bath: Will Roue gets the call to start at No.10 for Johann van Graan’s side

Champions Bath take on Sale Sharks in Salford today rocked by a lack of fly-half options.

Bristol Bears 35-46: Hat-trick for Campbell Ridl to put Chiefs in charge

Campbell Ridl is learning fast – too fast, in fact, for defences trying to keep pace with his rise – as...