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Columnists

/ 2 weeks ago

Peter Jackson: Peter Squires, a true local hero

Peter Squires shall forever stand out among England’s true all-rounders, the first county cricketer to play a Test match for the...

By Peter Jackson

Tommy Freeman during an England training session

International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Six Nations news: England’s Tommy Freeman braced for Murrayfield hostility

Tommy Freeman has got used to the home comforts of Allianz Stadium but insists he is ready for the hostile atmosphere...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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

International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

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...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Arundell running rings around Wales at Twickenham yesterday

International Rugby

/ 3 weeks 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

Columnists

/ 3 weeks ago

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...

By Nick Cain

Letters

/ 3 weeks ago

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...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 weeks 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

/ 3 weeks 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

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Ryan made life tough for 1953 All Blacks

ENGLAND in the mid-1950s, not unlike now, had an abundance of back row talent which probably explains why former Cambridge University...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Will Muir eager to make up for lost time at Bath after injury setback

As the Premiership goes into hibernation for a couple of months, many players will get a long break, but it has...

By Paul Rees

Fluent: Jamison Gibson-Park PICTURE: Alamy

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations guide – Ireland: Andy Farrell will need to cover the cracks

Brendan Gallagher predicts a testing Six Nations campaign ahead for the men in green

By Brendan Gallagher

Leader: Sione Tuipulotu PICTURE: Getty Images

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations guide – Scotland: Gregor Townsend’s men have to convert hope

Paul Rees says it is too often like Groundhog Day north of the border as the Six Nations looms.

By Paul Rees

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations guide – England: Steve Borthwick sets sights on a Grand Slam in Paris finale

Paul Rees says the Red Roses are building well and they know that it is now time to deliver - with...

By Paul Rees

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces injury crisis and discipline woes

Ireland’s bid for Grand Slam glory this Six Nations will be impeded two-fold this year as Andy Farrell juggles a brace...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Hugo Keenan out of Six Nations opener as Ireland’s injury list continues to grow

Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions series winner Hugo Keenan has fractured his thumb in training, which excludes him from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Tomas Francis in action for Wales against Australia at the 2023 World Cup

Columnists

/ 1 month ago

Paul Williams: At last we can see signs of stability for Steve Tandy’s Wales

Have you ever had someone try to tell you something really important? But instead of taking in that information, you’re instead...

By Paul Williams

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson is left out of Ireland squad but Andy Farrell remains confident

Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been left out of Ireland’s squad for the Six Nations. The second row, 33, made his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Gray and Cherry to add grunt up front

GREGOR Townsend has recalled experienced pair Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry to the Scotland squad, while there are places for young...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 month ago

Ospreys fail to land late winner

■By ROGER PANTING Ospreys ............ 24pts Tries: Ratti 23, Hopkins 33, Morse 38, Kasende 62 Conversions: Edwards 23, 38 Lions.................. 24pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League One

/ 1 month ago

Tough win shakes as Barling’s goods are on display

■By DAVID BEDDOWS Rotherham T ..73 Leicester L ......26 WINGER Jackson Barling claimed a hat-trick as high-fliers Rotherham Titans inflicted a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jake Farnworth in action for Leicester Tigers

Features

/ 1 month ago

My Life in Rugby: Jake Farnworth – Training was sink or swim and I loved it

Former Leicester Tigers, Nottingham and Birmingham Moseley hooker, Jake Farnworth, reflects on his life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Mr Angry: All Black Grant Batty PICTURE: Getty Images

Brendan Gallagher

/ 1 month ago

Brendan Gallagher: Small in stature but big on talent

Back in the day it became almost a cliché that All Blacks forwards were all rugged frontiersmen and farmers – world...

By Brendan Gallagher

Harry Byrne of Leinster kicks a game winning penalty with the last play of the game

Champions Cup

/ 1 month ago

Leinster late to the party – Leo Cullen’s new plan or still a work in progress?

In previous seasons of the United Rugby Championship and the Champions Cup, we have seen a consistency with Leinster in which,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Chris Robshaw: England are ready to take Six Nations title

Chris Robshaw only has eyes for a triumphant Six Nations for England as they prepare to throw their World Cup cards...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Charlie Bracken: I want to help Saracens back to the top

Scrum-half Charlie Bracken believes his ‘X-factor’ can help Saracens surge back up the Prem rugby table.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rio Dyer runs in his second try for Dragons PICTURE:

Challenge Cup

/ 2 months ago

Dragons 35-12 Newcastle Red Bulls: Resurgent Welsh region take down Alan Dickens’ side

Newcastle Red Bulls’ impressive performances in the Challenge Cup came to an abrupt halt as resurgent Dragons virtually booked qualification for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Some kind of athlete: Lock Junior Kpoku in action for Racing 92 PICTURE: Getty Images

Chris Hewett

/ 2 months ago

Chris Hewett: Junior Kpoku on course to power up Red Roses

On the basis that Junior Kpoku is 6ft 8ins and 120kgs, his opponents must be dreading the day they run into...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 2 months ago

PREVIEW…Lyon v Benetton

Today. Kick-off 1pm, Matmut Stadium de Gerland LAST season’s finalists Lyon face a do or die clash against pool leaders Benetton...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ellis Genge charges forward for Bristol Bears against Harlequins last weekend

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: Rampaging Baby Rhino Ellis Genge in the form of his life

Paul Rees on how Ellis Genge is driving Bristol Bears - and England - in the right direction.

By Paul Rees

Features

/ 2 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

FINNBAKER NEWCASTLE SECOND ROW At just 21, Newcastle lock Finn Baker is beginning to turn promise into opportunity, with a recent...

By The Rugby Paper Team

TOKYO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 22: Aaron Smith of Toyota Verblitz passes the ball during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay v Toyota Verblitz at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on December 22, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 – Round Five

Things might be about to get worse for Toyota Verblitz. Fresh off having let a 29-10 halftime lead slip against BlackRams...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Scott Robertson removed as All Blacks boss

New Zealand are searching for a new head coach after Scott Robertson was forced to step aside following an internal review...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Official Review: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 – Round Four

The fairytale continues for English coach Graham Rowntree after Urayasu D-Rocks climbed to fifth in the standings following a 28-22 win...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Battling Warriors get off to a flyer and stay on course for home tie in last 16

By BRYN PALMER Clermont ...........21pts Tries: Moal 32, penalty 51, Simone 62 Conversions: Plummer 32, 62 Glasgow ............33pts Tries: Ferrie 9,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Peter Jackson: Wales head coach Steve Tandy is facing a mountainous task

The Welsh Rugby Annual of 1991 appeared in the form of a death notice, its front cover etched in a rectangle...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 2 months ago

Zebre vs Ospreys: Home comforts suit Mark Jones’ side

Ospreys head to Parma knowing that victory over Zebre could prove decisive in shaping their route to Challenge Cup glory.

By Ben Jaycock

National League One

/ 2 months ago

Harding hat-trick sets up big score

■By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ............52 Leicester Lions .... 19 AN emphatic display from Blackheath secured victory over Leicester Lions. Pace from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Harry Simmons runs in a try for Leicester Tigers

Features

/ 2 months ago

My Life in Rugby: Harry Simmons – I was told I could lose the sight in one eye

The former Leicester Tigers, Loughborough Students and Jersey Reds scrum-half/wing who now coaches at Tigers Academy and Leicester Lions, Harry Simmons,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Nottingham centurion David ‘Cheese’ Williams has that Francesco Totti look

Nottingham captain David Williams is “more than delighted” with comparisons to his boyhood sporting hero, Italy football legend Francesco Totti, after...

By The Rugby Paper Team