Lewis Moody pays tribute to Doddie Weir & Rob Burrow for championing MND awareness

Former England captain Lewis Moody has paid tribute to the work of Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow in helping raise awareness...

New RPR: Why the Springboks can’t ignore England + Siya Kolisi and all things Japan!

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by RugbyAsia24/7 Editor Steve Noble to...

Rebuilding the Scrum of Financial Stability in Professional Rugby

Professional rugby has always been characterised by passion, loyalty, and cutthroat competition, but over the last several years, it has also...

England’s Freddie Steward says viral TikTok dance was meant to be private and not a taunt

Freddie Steward has revealed the TikTok dance by four England stars that has gone viral since the recent New Zealand victory...

Fast and Secure Withdrawal Options for Rugby and Online Sports Fans in Poland

Rugby fans in Poland follow fast action on the field and expect the same pace when they place online bets. After...

The Perfect Rugby Trip: 48 Hours in Paris for the Six Nations

There’s something truly special about the Six Nations — that blend of tradition, rivalry, and sporting excellence that grips Europe every...

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi hits out at England’s Tom Curry after heated tunnel clash

Felipe Contepomi accused England’s Tom Curry of a physical confrontation in the tunnel after a ‘reckless’ challenge on Juan Cruz Mallía in Argentina’s 27–23 loss at the...

England 27-23 Argentina: Max Ojomoh shines bright as Steve Borthwick’s men hold on for victory

Max Ojomoh fails to be overwhelmed by the size of Twickenham as five months after scoring in a victorious Prem final,...

Ricky Pellow proud of what he’s achieved at Exeter Chiefs

Ricky Pellow says the moment is right to chase a new challenge beyond Exeter Chiefs, ending a remarkable 16-year spell at...

Ben Spencer urges England to finish Autumn Nations Series in style

Ben Spencer has urged England not to take their foot off the gas and finish the autumn in style – by...

Lawrence Dallaglio: Next step for England is winning silverware

Lawrence Dallaglio has acclaimed England’s incredible transformation from agonising nearly men to clinical, big-game Test winners.

Japan head coach Eddie Jones believes Nations Championship will bring in fans

Eddie Jones believes the Nations Championship, which kicks off in July, will grow the game’s support base.

England’s fitness is pleasing Steve Borthwick

Steve Borthwick is on a mission to make England the world’s fittest rugby team after thinking they were not fit for...

England’s Tom Curry full of praise for ‘authentic leader’ George Ford

George Ford’s desire to ‘never settle’ and ‘always want more’ are the key factors behind his re-establishment as England’s first-choice fly-half,...

Wales 26-52 New Zealand: Steve Tandy’s side are down but far from out

New Zealand have reached 50 points in their last three visits to the Welsh capital and duly recorded their 35th consecutive...

I believe in this group – Tandy

WALES head coach Steve Tandy was proud of his side despite once again conceding more than half a century of points....

Brendan Gallagher: Time for Wales to build attack around Louis Rees-Zammit

In the macho unforgiving world of elite sport and especially rugby there is meant to be no consolation in defeat and...

Chile make Italy work

■By SAM JACKSON Italy ................ 34 Chile .................19 ITALY won two autumn internationals for the second time in their history, but...

Ireland 13-24 South Africa: Irish pay the price for card calamity

South Africa produced a masterclass in scrummaging to score their first win in Ireland since 2012.

Boks star Marx world player of the year

In at the corner: Damian Willemse scores South Africa’s first try and, right, Sam Prendergast and Ireland players dejected at full-time...

Andy Farrell: I have never seen a game like that – ever

IRELAND coach Andy Farrell was proud of the fight shown by his side but said a lack of composue in key...

France 48-33 Australia: The French take their time to get into right gear

France took their time getting going, but they put on their best performance of the autumn, condemning Australia to a 10th...

England v Argentina: Richard Wigglesworth urges Steve Borthwick’s men to play to their strengths

Steve Borthwick’s England have found a way of getting out of trouble in the last 12 months and they might need...

Guy Pepper’s impact for England has been an inspiration, says Ben Earl

Ben Earl has hailed the impact of his ‘inspirational’ back row partner Guy Pepper as key to England’s autumn success.

Jeremy Guscott: It’s great to see England carving out a way to win

What impressed me most about England’s victory over New Zealand was the way that they stayed in it in the ebb-and-flow,...

Scotland v Tonga: Gregor Townsend demands Scots get back on track

Scotland will be looking to get back on track today against Tonga having thrown away leads against Argentina and New Zealand...

Flawless Lee hits target to put Japan in charge

Round-up EDDIE Jones’ Japan ended a run of five consecutive defeats with a narrow 25-23 win over Georgia in Tbilisi to...

Samoa deny Belgium to grab final World Cup spot

Samoa survived a fierce onslaught to hold-off Belgium 13-13 and secure the final qualifying spot for Australia 2027 on a night...

Nick Cain: Don’t exaggerate the importance of bench too much

The eight-man bench is not an aspect of the pro game I support, and the lauding of England’s “Pom squad” as...

Let’s hope money is invested wisely

AFTER the upheaval over the £1.1m remuneration paid to RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney in 2023-24, including a £358,000 LTIP bonus...

Exeter Chiefs 22-17 Bristol Bears: Chiefs give Ricky Pellow a display to remember

Ricky Pellow signed off from his Exeter Chiefs coaching career on a high, his players delivering a gritty cup victory over...

Bath 20-0 Sale Sharks: Defending champions leave visitors with nothing to talk about

Reigning champions Bath got their title defence back on track with a dominant victory over Sale Sharks at The Rec.

Saracens 43-0 Newcastle Red Bulls: Sarries power too much for Red Bulls

Ivan van Zyl made a successful try-scoring return from injury against Newcastle Red Bulls to help Saracens run rampant at StoneX...

Quins on front foot as they quash Scarlets

FRIENDLY MATCH ■By SAM JACKSON Harlequins ..... 45 Scarlets ...........19 HARLEQUINS ran out comfortable seven-try winners at The Stoop in their...

Leicester Tigers 34-22 Northampton Saints: Joaquin Moro double gives Tigers extra edge

Joaquin Moro, Leicester Tigers’ latest recruit from Argentina, left his mark against Northampton Saints on another fierce East Midlands derby in...

Chris Hewett: These Flying Fijians deserve place in sun

Few historians of the ancient world put it quite this way, but the Peloponnesian War was won off the bench.

The day of the jackal still in the headlines

THE Obamas – remember them? – had clear ideas about combating the opposition. “When they go low,” said the outgoing president’s...

We’d love to see England highlights

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

Yorkshire, the great under-achievers

A GENERATION ago, Coventry were the leading club in England, providing a stream of Test players, and providing most of the...

Ford’s proving himself

NEVER been a fan of George Ford over the years but the last few months I am beginning to change my...

Gloucester and England A youngster Ben Redshaw aims to be the whole package

With benches now increasingly loaded with forwards, Gloucester youngster Ben Redshaw knows versatility will be key to him getting game time.

DREAM TEAM

SAM BEDLOW, THE SALE SHARKS AND FORMER PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS, FYLDE AND BRISTOL BEARS CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...

Brendan Gallagher: Awards season has its problems

It’s the awards season and time to issue my annual warning about the vaguely ridiculous nature of awards – remember that...

Belgium must be treated fairly by World Rugby

I AM putting World Rugby on notice. Do not let Belgium rugby wither on the vine like you have so many...

Kessell leading the way to top for Camborne

■ By MARK STEVENS TOM Kessell says there’s a “burning desire” driving Camborne toward promotion this season. After last year’s agonising...

Discipline is key at Ealing Trailfinders – Matt Cornish

Ealing Trailfinders hooker Matt Cornish feels his side’s blistering seven-from-seven start has been built on physicality, simplicity and a ruthless edge...

Wales prop Danny Southworth says working with Gethin Jenkins is awesome

New Wales prop Danny Southworth has revealed how he draws inspiration from loosehead legend Gethin Jenkins.

Peter Jackson: And finally, George Ford puts his nemesis to the sword

During a rare moment of solitude since last weekend, George Ford might have found his mind drifting back to an ancient...

THE STARTING CAST FOR THE 2011 JUNIOR WORLD CUP FINAL

ENGLAND 15 Ben Ransom: Played for Saracens, Bedford and London Irish. Retired at 26 to pursue a career in the City...

Paul Rees: England must keep their eyes on road ahead

England’s victory over New Zealand took them to third in the world rankings, the highest placed Six Nations side.