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Henry Arundell breaks free to score England’s opening try against Wales

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

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...

By Will Judd

England’s Maro Itoje during a training session at Pennyhill Park on Monday

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

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...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Scotland’s dejected players look on in disbelief as Italy celebrate a famous win in the Roman rain

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

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.

By Will Judd

Guest Blogs

/ 1 month ago

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....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 1 month ago

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...

By Paul Rees

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

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...

By Ben Jaycock

Tommy Freeman scores England’s seventh try yesterday

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

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...

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

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.

By Adam Hathaway

Henry Arundell running rings around Wales at Twickenham yesterday

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

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...

By Nick Cain

Louis Bielle-Biarrey runs in for France’s opening try

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

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...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

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...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 1 month ago

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...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

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.

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

DREAM TEAM

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

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 month ago

Paul Rees: Mark McCall leaves a lasting legacy at Saracens

Paul Rees looks back at the Irishman's time in charge at Saracens and says he is one of the game's key...

By Paul Rees

Conor Oliver strikes for Ealing Trailfinders

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Ealing Trailfinders 36-34 Coventry: Visitors just fail to halt record run

Ealing Trailfinders clung on to level the Champ rugby win streak record at 21 matches as they edged out Coventry in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

France celebrate winning the Grand Slam in 2002

Brendan Gallagher

/ 1 month ago

Brendan Gallagher: Why it’s time to be nicer to the French

I’ve always found it odd the blind spots and prejudices that develop in sport and indeed life, the absolute determination by...

By Brendan Gallagher

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Sam Kildunne: Ampthill winger on life in the Champ and sister Ellie’s rise to stardom

Paul Eddison talks to Ampthill winger Sam Kildunne about life in the Champ - and his famous sister...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Keelan Giles scoring at the death for Ospreys against Dragons last weekend

Columnists

/ 1 month ago

Paul Williams: Ospreys deserve a stay of execution

Finding yourself on rugby’s ‘death row’ is a terrifying position. Especially for Ospreys’ players, staff and the official supporters’ club.

By Paul Williams

Features

/ 1 month ago

MATTHEW BOWLER

YOUNG GUNS BRISTOL BEARS BACK Bristol back row Matthew Bowler has opted for a demanding five-month programme in South Africa to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 month ago

My Life in Rugby: Aled Jenkins – I dreamt about pulling on an Ospreys shirt

The former Ospreys, Wales Sevens and Ealing Trailfinders centre, Aled Jenkins, reflects on his life in rugby.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of England’s match against Wales

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to miss England’s Six Nations opener against Wales due to injury

England enter Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales without the electric Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in a late change that sees Tom...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ireland look dejected after their 36-14 Six Nations opening loss to France.

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Ben Kay: Ireland look lost in Six Nations amid Bundee Aki ban and miss Johnny Sexton

World Cup winner Ben Kay believes Ireland have entered this Six Nations at a crossroads, with injuries, Bundee Aki’s suspension and...

By Ben Jaycock

Former England captain Lewis Moody before he presents the match ball at the Allianz Stadium

Friendlies

/ 1 month ago

Ben Foden: England v Ireland Legends game “means more” amid Lewis Moody’s battle with MND

Northampton Saints Premiership winner Ben Foden says this year’s Legends charity match carries added weight following Lewis Moody’s diagnosis with motor...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Ben Foden’s England XV: Bring back Marcus Smith + Joe Cokanasiga

While Steve Borthwick went very early this week selecting his England team against Wales, 34-time Test full-back Ben Foden picks what...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations news: Andy Farrell makes bold decisions in his Ireland team to face France

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has left James Lowe out of his team in a series of surprise omissions for Thursday’s...

By Will Judd

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations predictions: Favourites for top tryscorer and points scorer with French on top

Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Thomas Ramos are the favourites to top the tryscorer and points scorer tables this 2026 Six Nations.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

/ 1 month ago

What Finn Russell and Scotland Can Teach Us About Split-Second Decision Making

Scotland head into the 2026 Six Nations with genuine title ambitions for the first time in years, and much of that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 month ago

Why this is the best chance Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has had at Six Nations glory

Just last year, it was announced that Gregor Townsend would continue as Scotland head coach until at least the end of...

By Will Judd

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations predictions: Odds for winners, Grand Slam and Triple Crown with France favourites

France enter the 2026 Six Nations as the bookies’ favourites to retain the crown - however they are not fancied to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Arundell will start England’s Six Nations opener

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Steve Borthwick names his England team for Six Nations opener against Wales

Henry Arundell will make his first England start since the 2023 World Cup after being named on the left wing for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Fraser Dingwall says the sky is the limit as England aim to hit the Six Nations ground running against Wales on Saturday.

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Fraser Dingwall: England are ready for take-off in the upcoming Six Nations

Fraser Dingwall declared the sky is the limit as England aim to hit the Six Nations ground running against Wales on...

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Will Greenwood tips the ‘spiky bunch’ England for Six Nations glory

England’s “spiky bunch” are preparing to pump up the physicality and aggression in the Six Nations and lay down a real...

By Gary Fitzgerald

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Louis Lynagh: Italy will cause some damage in this year’s Six Nations

Louis Lynagh is adamant Italy are in the “perfect place” to cause some more special Six Nations tremors in the coming...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Hartpury hooker Will Crane glad to learn the Gloucester way in the Champions Cup

There are few players in the country who have put in more hours to make their rugby dream a reality and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

DREAM TEAM

AUGUSTIN SLOWIK, THE FORMER BRISTOL, LEEDS, WORCESTER, LONDON SCOTTISH, NORTHERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY RAYS, JERSEY REDS AND NICE FULL-BACK, SELECTS THE BEST...

By The Rugby Paper Team