Pau rise high to cut down Bordeaux

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Pair of aces: Matthieu Jalibert in action for Bordeaux on Friday and, inset, Pau’s tyro No.10 Axel...

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Wild Geese keen to buy Hazelwood

By JOSEPH TERRY AMATEUR side London Irish Wild Geese are in negotiations to obtain the freehold to the Hazelwood centre. London...

Farrell Backs Prendergast Choice For Springboks Clash

Ireland is set to take on the world champions, South Africa, in their blockbuster Autumn Nations Series test in Dublin this...

Max Ojomoh to start England’s clash with Argentina in Fraser Dingwall’s absence

Max Ojomoh will start England’s climax to the autumn against Argentina on Sunday after Fraser Dingwall was withdrawn from the team...

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On improving its grassroots development and building stronger national team structures, Rugby in Canada has gained more spotlight in recent years....

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Esports for Employment: How Competitive Gaming Is Gaining Popularity in Africa

A few years ago, the idea of making a living through gaming sounded like a dream. Today, across Africa, it’s becoming...

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Cloud gaming is changing online casinos. Gamers can now play instantly, no downloads needed. Online casinos can grow more quickly, support...

Steve Tandy hails Harri Deaves’ journey from roofer to facing All Blacks is inspiring

The fairy tale rise of flanker Harri Deaves from roofer to international rugby player will inspire a generation, says Wales head...

Steve Borthwick insists Elliot Daly will be key for England at 2027 World Cup

Elliot Daly will make his first appearance since the British and Irish Lions tour with backing from Steve Borthwick to remain...

Could Argentina Upset England? 

With England facing numerous injury concerns, there is every reason for them to be wary of what Argentina may bring to...

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New RPR – IRELAND VS SOUTH AFRICA: Irish have Springboks number + why teams are fearful of in-form England!

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sportswriter and Producer Pat McCarry...

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Elliot Daly named on wing ahead of England return against Argentina

Elliot Daly will make his first appearance since the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia after being named on the...

Legendary chef launches Rugby Kitchen of the Year 2026

Pierre Koffmann, the iconic chef behind Le Tante Claire, and mentor to the likes of Marco Pierre White, returned to the...

Return of the Mack: Ireland despatch Australia setting up Springbok showdown

Saturday night’s clash between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium was one many were eager to see, with questions over...

2026 Rugby Paper calendar

GET READY FOR 2026! As you continue to rip open the 24 tiny windows and guzzle down the chocolate hiding behind,...

Argentina stage remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Scotland

Scotland were booed off at Murrayfield after botching a 21-0 lead in a remarkable 33-24 defeat at the hands of in-form...

Brendan Gallagher: Keep the faith! This improving England team are made of the right stuff

Whisper it quietly but England are beginning to become street wise and savvy, they are learning from their mistakes and they...

I loved it! George Ford gets it right this time for England against All Blacks

George Ford was singing Redemption Song after helping England beat New Zealand 33-19 at Twickenham yesterday and wiping away 12 months...

Depth of Steve Borthwick’s England squad wins approval of James Forrester

James Forrester has been blown away by the progress England have made and feels Steve Borthwick has nailed his back row...

Wales v All Blacks is always big – Dale MacLeod

Dragons’ Kiwi coach Dale MacLeod insists that playing Wales remains a big deal in his native New Zealand.

Sam Underhill praises ‘complete’ England back row

Sam Underhill believes England have a back row to cope with every occasion these days – in contrast to a decade...

Wales flanker Alex Mann happy to share limelight with his best mate

Alex Mann admits it’s a surreal feeling to be on Wales duty at the same time as his best mate Isaak...

Red Bulls recruit Jones to boost attack

By SAM JACKSON Excited: Stephen Jones FORMER Wales fly-half Stephen Jones is joining Newcastle Red Bulls as senior assistant coach. Jones,...

England 33-19 New Zealand: Steve Borthwick’s side steamroll jaded All Blacks

There was smoke over Twickenham yesterday evening – black smoke – after an on-fire England team achieved one the rarest of...

I loved it! Fly-half Ford gets it right this time

After saying on Friday they had no special plans to respond to the haka, England formed an arrow head, similar to...

Paul Rees: The most significant win for England under Steve Borthwick

England’s players formed a U shape as New Zealand started the haka, and on a day when their indomitable will took...

Italy 14-32 South Africa: Once again, Springboks have to live with 14 men

South Africa overcame a first-half red card for the second weekend running as the world champions powered to a composed victory...

Wales 24-23 Japan: Jarrod Evans hits the target as Steve Tandy’s side steal it at the death

An 83rd-minute penalty from replacement Jarrod Evans deprived Japan of a deserved first victory in Wales in a dramatic finish.

Lake: We weren’t ruthless enough – we must be accurate

WALES captain Dewi Lake was relieved to get over the line but knows there must be huge improvements if they are...

Ireland 46-19 Australia: Mack Hansen & co on fire as Irish put Aussies to sword

Mack Hansen, playing out of position, made a timely return from injury by scoring three tries in 27 minutes as Ireland...

Scotland vs Argentina: We must get it right this time, says Ewan Ashman

Darcy Graham will win his 50th cap at Murrayfield today for Scotland, hoping for a better result after last week’s disappointment...

France 34-21 Fiji: Nicholas Depoortere at the double to take Les Bleus out of sight

Centre Nicolas Depoortere scored in each half as France all-but guaranteed themselves a top-six seeding in the Rugby World Cup 2027...

Jeremy Guscott: Time for Scotland to make big step

Scotland have had the players in the last six years to make a big impact on the world stage, but overall...

RWC ’27 face-off between Belgium & Samoa

RWC QUALIFIER SAMOA and Belgium have set up a winner takes all showdown on Tuesday for the final place at the...

Spain 25-29 England A: Visitors leave it late to break Spanish hearts

England A mounted a dramatic late comeback to edge Spain in Valladolid, overturning a double-digit deficit in the final stages.

Aptsiauri hat-trick helps Georgia down Canada

International round-up FLYING wing Shalva Aptsiauri scored three tries to help Georgia defeat Canada 38-17 in Batumi, Georgia. After conceding an...

Nick Cain: England A team just not up to the job

The Rec was packed with 14,500 Red Rose fans last Saturday, England A were on home turf, and the second-string All...

Ealing can’t be blamed if they look to the URC

EALING Trailfinders could be forgiven for adopting the old Millwall FC chant, “No one likes us, we don’t care”. The west...

Gloucester 19-17 Bath: Cherry & Whites make the most of the reigning champs’ errors

Gloucester, the 2024 winners of the Prem Cup, beat the 2025 winners to take pole position in Pool A with three...

Harlequins vs Saracens: Last year’s memorable performance is driving us on, says fly-half Louie Johnson

A youthful Harlequins and Saracens renew rivalries at The Stoop today with both sides in search of their first victory in...

Northampton Saints 14-31 Newcastle Red Bulls: Alan Dickens’ side now have reason to celebrate

Stewart Moore made an instant impact for Newcastle Red Bulls as his fine hat-trick secured an outstanding Premiership Cup win at...

Slade, 32, opens up talks to extend contract

NEWS EXTRA EXETER Chiefs have opened talks over a new contract with England centre Henry Slade. The 32-year-old has spent his...

Sale Sharks 34-3 Exeter Chiefs: Sharks storm home as Chiefs lose grip

Sale Sharks made light of Storm Claudia and a sodden night in Manchester as they overpowered a youthful Exeter Chiefs side...

Chris Hewett: Without Jac Morgan, Wales will not be all right

The differences are obvious: he doesn’t have a shock of guitar-hero hair, or a nose so busted it resembles the last...

Marshall looking through one eye

ACCORDING to Justin Marshall, for whom no dead horse is ever left unflogged, the French are now paying the price of...

Challenger steps up to snatch it for Warriors

By JEAN BULL Worcester ....... 24pts Tries: Williams 5, Seabrook 52, 64; Challenger 80 Conversions: Eden 5, Reed 64 Nottingham ......22pts...