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The Rugby Championship

/ 7 months ago

The Rugby Championship 2025: Dates, How to Watch and Squad News

The Rugby Championship is back for the 2025 edition, and once again, it promises to deliver the intensity and quality that...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Dan Sheehan handed four-match suspension for reckless clearout of Tom Lynagh

British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches following his illegal clearout of Australia’s Tom Lynagh...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 7 months ago

Pete Ryan: Toby Booth’s coaching philosophy – building cultures and engaging with people

“Helping an athlete be their best — that’s what the job is all about.” This gives you some insight into Toby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

World Rugby Chief Executive – 2027 World Cup will be competitive

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has hit back claims that the next men’s global tournament in Australia in 2027 will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Louis Rees-Zammit is on his way home

Wales and Lions wing Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby union 18 months after he sensationally quit the game to pursue...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: These tourists have been nowhere near as good as they should have been

For a long while I have held the sometimes unpopular view that Nic White was the most influential player at Sandy...

By Brendan Gallagher

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Paul Rees: Nic White and Will Skelton put Wallabies in driving seat for Third Test

Where there is a will there is a way to win – not just big Will Skelton but the collective determination...

By Paul Rees

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

From: Foreign Secretary To: Maro Itoje – Great job…

Maro Itoje has friends in high places and his phone was buzzing with messages after last Saturday’s 29-26 win in Melbourne....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Brendan Gallagher’s All-Time Bath XV: Their beauties – and beasts…

What would be the greatest All-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...

By Brendan Gallagher

Chris Hewett

/ 7 months ago

Chris Hewett: Tough calls needed to take the initiative

The Lions may have reaffirmed their rugby sovereignty over the Wallabies during 80 mesmerising minutes in Melbourne, but they were well...

By Chris Hewett

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Props who were able to go the distance

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THE Lions used to replace their props during Test matches once every 29...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 7 months ago

As we all well know, history is set in stone

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SURPRISE, surprise the Lions won the series last week so it really...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Pre-season fixtures

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs THURS AUG 7 Leeds Tykes v Otley (6.30pm) SAT...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Make training fun and with a clear purpose

Steve Hill talks to Lee Cholewa, below, the head coach at London Scottish Lions who play in Regional 2 Thames (Level...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Charlie Elliott: Louis Rees-Zammit set to light up rugby again after giving up on NFL dream

After 18 months away from the sport that first made him a star, Louis Rees-Zammit has announced his decision to return...

By Charlie Elliott

Guest Blogs

/ 7 months ago

The Best Bookies to use for Betting on Rugby Betting

Despite not being as popular as football or horse racing, rugby betting is still a prominent attraction to punters and whatever...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 7 months ago

England’s Abi Burton to make first Test start in World Cup warm-up against Spain

England flanker Abi Burton will make her first Test start in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match against Spain in Leicester. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit announces return to rugby after leaving NFL

Former Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby after spending 18 months in the NFL. Rees-Zammit signed an active roster...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

/ 7 months ago

Top 10 Best Rugby Countries in the World: A Comprehensive Analysis

Rugby union is one of the most popular and physically demanding sports, attracting millions of fans worldwide. The global stage of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Charlie Elliott: Top Five most controversial endings in rugby history

There have been countless times where a game of rugby has ended in controversial fashion, with one side feeling hard done...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Ollie Chessum gives the credit to Michael Cheika for helping him become a British and Irish Lion

Ollie Chessum spent a year with Michael Cheika at Leicester and reckons the Australian is the main reason he has been...

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Jamie Osborne: Jordie Barrett was a great help for me

Jamie Osborne hit the ground running on his first Lions tour after a season spent with Jordie Barrett at Leinster prepared...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Howzat! Jamie George plans a Barmy Army return to the MCG

Jamie George flew round the globe only to be denied a shot at playing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – but...

By Adam Hathaway

Columnists

/ 7 months ago

Nick Cain: Henry Pollock must play with 7 on his back

Henry Pollock looked lost at times against a First Nations & Pasifika selection which wanted to get in the faces of...

By Nick Cain

Dream Team

/ 7 months ago

Dream Team – Harry Sloan

Harry Sloan, the Canterbury centre and former Harlequins, Saracens, Ealing Trailfinders, London Scottish, Worthing, Agen and England U20s player, chooses the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 7 months ago

Chris Hewett: It’s a long, hard road for – Bank of Dad, or not

Ten thousand hours seems a suspiciously convenient round number, but there are plenty of big brains who see it as the...

By Chris Hewett

Features

/ 7 months ago

Paul Rees: Wales need dose of harsh reality

Paul Rees says Scotland's defence coach Steve Tandy is the right man to take over from Warren Gatland Wales' five month...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Puzzling games without frontiers

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW DURING the last fortnight, seven players from distant shores stood to attention for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 months ago

Saints alive! The power and glory: Northampton Saints’ all-time XV

What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...

By Brendan Gallagher

Features

/ 7 months ago

Ian Prior – Zimbabwe World Cup qualification puts the cherry on top

My life in rugby with Ian Prior, the former Reds, Brumbies, Western Force and now Zimbabwe half-back I have been fortunate...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Now, let’s see the Sables take flight at the World Cup

So, welcome back Zimbabwe whose dramatic 30-28 Africa Cup Final victory over Namibia in Kampala last weekend saw them qualify for...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Paul Rees: Saracens glad to have Owen Farrell back in harness so he can lead hunters

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the spotlight this week on Saracens For the first time...

By Paul Rees

English Championship

/ 7 months ago

Charles Rylands: I just can’t wait for this new ‘Champ’

With the new Championship season fast approaching, there’s a real sense of excitement and anticipation across the league. This year brings...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Honesty and simplicity are key to success

Steve Hill puts the questions to Martin Watt, the head coach at title winning Sunderland RFC What is your playing background/history?...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Jonny Wilkinson on Mindset, Mastery and What It Really Takes to Perform at the Peak

Jonny Wilkinson is more than a rugby legend—he’s a global symbol of discipline, focus, and transformation. Best known for his iconic...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Steve Tandy appointed as Wales’ new head coach

Wales have appointed Steve Tandy as their new head coach. The 45-year-old Welshman will become the permanent successor to Warren Gatland...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 8 months ago

Andy Farrell warns – Prepare for an Aussie backlash

Lions boss Andy Farrell watched his side take a 1-0 lead in the series against the Wallabies then warned of an...

By Adam Hathaway

Junior International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

I may opt for Wales, says England U20 star Kane James

Kane James is keeping his international options open, revealing he could yet represent Wales at senior level despite a memorable time...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Jack Nowell on right road to lift La Rochelle

After a gruelling campaign in France’s Top 14, Jack Nowell returned to his native Cornwall this summer – not just to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Joseph Sua’ali’i learns to keep a lid on his emotions

Joseph Suaalii learned about self-control the hard way and has developed a bizarre pre-match routine to help him keep a lid...

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Now Steve Borthwick is left with happy conundrum after England Summer sweep

England's 2-0 series victory in Argentina is very pleasing because it was a big task, and a notable achievement, with 14...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 8 months ago

Marcus Smith: Owen Farrell is a great help

Marcus Smith could have feared the worst when Owen Farrell pitched up in Australia as a Lions replacement – but claims...

By Adam Hathaway

Columnists

/ 8 months ago

Nick Cain: Maverick Rassie Erasmus is doing us all a service

Rassie Erasmus is one of rugby union’s most controversial characters, but he is also an international coach who thinks deeply about...

By Nick Cain

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Don’t price the young hearts out of the game

Here's a tale of two codes based on ticket prices for the first Lions Test against Australia at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Scotland 41-12 Samoa: Scotland off to a flier as they blast past Samoa

Samoa ..............12pts Tries: Nee-Nee 51, Paia’aua 64 Conversion: Umaga 65 Scotland ..........41pts Tries: Ashman 8, Hutchinson 13, Reed 31, Steyn 36,...

By Ben Jaycock