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British and Irish Lions

/ 8 months ago

We must go out and impress fans, says Pierre Schoeman

Lions prop Pierre Schoeman insists the tourists have to put on a show for the Sea of Red as it begins...

By Adam Hathaway

Columnists

/ 8 months ago

Nick Cain: England must concentrate on a power game against Argentina

We are about to find out about the depth in England’s playing resources, and whether the Premiership produces enough players ready...

By Nick Cain

Features

/ 8 months ago

Fin Baxter: I want to prove my worth for England

Fin Baxter is eager to play a big part for England in Argentina with first choice loosehead Ellis Genge away with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 8 months ago

Chris Hewett: Whatever the voice, messages are mixed

If David Campese and Michael Lynagh were singing from the same hymn sheet as the Wallabies dominated the last decade of...

By Chris Hewett

Brendan Gallagher

/ 8 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Spain get helping hand from French

There will be no quarter asked or given in Verona this evening at the Payanini Stadium when France – who have...

By Brendan Gallagher

Columnists

/ 8 months ago

Paul Rees: Steve Borthwick’s search for players with the X-factor

Paul Rees looks at the names who might emerge during England's tour of Argentina and trials down under When the big...

By Paul Rees

British and Irish Lions

/ 8 months ago

Paul Rees: Joe Schmidt quite happy to set off a grenade

Joe Schmidt is not a coach who tries to get a rise out of opponents ahead of a match or series....

By Paul Rees

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Beating Japan is the only thing that matters, says Dewi Lake

There is only one thing in Dewi Lake’s mind as he prepares to lead Wales into their two Test series against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Wales must nail the basics – Sam Costelow

The contrast between this summer’s trip and Wales’ last tour of Japan could hardly be more acute. Back in 2013, they...

By Simon Thomas

Brendan Gallagher

/ 8 months ago

Harlequins Best XV: A stylish team of the ages…

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

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

We’ve got the Scots first up, that’s our focus

ARCHIE McPARLAND ENGLAND U20 & NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF MY FIRST big training session since injuring my shoulder in January was the one...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 8 months ago

Henry Slade reveals diabetes scare

Henry Slade has revealed he recently had a major on-field concern with his continuous battle with Type 1 diabetes. The centre...

By Gary Fitzgerald

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Japan vs Wales – Over five decades of meetings

As Matt Sherratt takes his squad to Japan to face Eddie Jones‘ side this summer, The Rugby Paper takes a look...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Liam Williams: What’s Next for the Welsh Rugby Star?

The British and Irish Lions are now in Australia; many phenomenal talents have worn the famous red jersey. A former Lion...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Charlie Elliott: A breakdown of each international squad for the Summer Tests

With most domestic leagues finishing their seasons in the past few weeks, the attention is being turned to the international rugby...

By Charlie Elliott

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Charlie Elliott: Winners and Losers from Steve Borthwick’s England squad selection for Argentina & USA

Steve Borthwick has named his side to travel to the Americas this summer, ahead of their two Tests against Argentina and...

By Charlie Elliott

Guest Blogs

/ 8 months ago

Beyond the Buzzer: Deconstructing the Business Behind NBA Billion-Dollar Franchises

When the typical fan considers the NBA, they consider sold-out arenas, super-stardom rivalries, and highlight-reel dunk jams. But behind each sold-out...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s red card anguish in England loss to France

Steve Borthwick defended Immanuel Feyi-Waboso after the wing saw red at Twickenham yesterday as England crashed to an agonising loss to...

By Gary Fitzgerald

British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

Andy Farrell reads the riot act after ‘unacceptable’ British and Irish performance against Argentina

Bundee Aki revealed boss Andy Farrell read the Lions the riot act in the wake of Friday’s 28-24 defeat to Argentina...

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

England XV 24-26 France XV: 14-man England fall back into bad old ways

England ............................. 24pts Tries: Willis 24, Coles 29, Carpenter 40, Dombrandt 60 Conversions: Ford 24, 40 France................................ 26pts Tries: Barlot 7,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 9 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: It will be tough for Bath to retain Premiership title

You would like to think that last weekend’s Premiership final between Bath and Leicester was the beginning of a new dynastic...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

I won’t be stopping at 100 caps – George Ford

George Ford is set to become just the seventh man to play 100 Tests for England when he tours Argentina this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 9 months ago

Dream Team – Cai Griffiths

Cai Griffiths, the London Welsh Director of Rugby and former Neath, Ospreys, London Irish and London Welsh tighthead, chooses the best...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 9 months ago

Nick Cain: Whole Game Union is hoping to land a longshot

There is an RFU AGM on Saturday, and it could pass by with a barely discernible ripple, or deliver a seismic...

By Nick Cain

Columnists

/ 9 months ago

Peter Jackson: Stat watch – Gareth Chilcott still top as French clubs racking up the most cards

Peter Jackson breaks the news to Gareth Chilcott that his six sendings-off during his career is still a record After more...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

Warren Gatland – Wallabies will be a lot better than people think

Joe Santamaria talks to Warren Gatland about his stint coaching in Uruguay and how he thinks the Lions will fare Down...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 9 months ago

Peter Jackson: Jeff Whitefoot’s tale of tragedy and redemption

Jeff Whitefoot had lost his job after the miners’ strike in 1985 shortly before the Welsh Rugby Union voted against the...

By Peter Jackson

Columnists

/ 9 months ago

Peter Jackson: Ponty’s Bionic Elbow is a one-club champ

At 35, Ben Youngs performed the rare feat of spending marginally more than half his life navigating a safe way...

By Peter Jackson

Features

/ 9 months ago

U20s World Championship – England attack coach Will Parkin on title defence

Ben Jaycock speaks to Will Parkin, the 30-year-old England U18s coach who is set for his first involvement with the U20s...

By Ben Jaycock

Brendan Gallagher

/ 9 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: 30 years on for the 1995 World Cup final, and we’ve not built on our dreams

It comes as something of a shock to realise that this week represents the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Cup...

By Brendan Gallagher

Columnists

/ 9 months ago

Jeff Probyn: It was great to see the season end with a roar

The end of another season and dare I say the first proper end to the Premiership seasonal competition in years. There...

By Jeff Probyn

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

I’ll be back with Harlequins after my Wales trip – Danny Wilson

Harlequins boss Danny Wilson insists his passion project for Wales is only temporary and will return to London when the Japan...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Alex Coles has his sights fixed on Argentina

Many rugby players finish the season just desperate for some sun and a chance to rest their weary bodies, but Alex...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Trevett following in Genge footsteps

By ROB COLE IF Hartpury College was the launch-pad for Ellis Genge’s career, then Clifton College has proved to be the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Charlie Elliott: Analysing England’s debutants for France XV clash

This weekend’s England XV versus France XV match at Twickenham will be an important occasion for a number of reasons. One of the...

By Charlie Elliott

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

England XV vs France XV: Preview, Where to Watch and Match Details

This Saturday, a developmental England XV will face off against a French side in an uncapped fixture at Allianz Stadium in...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Super Rugby Americas: Peñarol fight off incredible Dogos comeback to win title

Peñarol won their third Super Rugby Americas title in four years but were made to work for their victory by 2024...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Nearly 60 Premiership players chasing new deals for next season

Worcester's re-emergence as a professional entity and the return of the salary cap to pre-pandemic levels have helped to reduce the...

By Jon Newcombe

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 9 months ago

Owen Farrell returning to Saracens

Owen Farrell is rejoining Saracens this summer after an underwhelming season in France at Racing 92. Saracens agreed to pay a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Theo Dan keen to make mark for England in Argentina

Keen tourist Theo Dan is relishing the prospect of adding another couple of stamps to his passport this summer. The Saracens...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 9 months ago

Bath 23-21 Leicester Tigers: 29 years on and Finn Russell puts Bath back on top

Bath .................................... 23pts Tries: Du Toit 26, Ojomoh 49 Conversions: Russell 27, 50 Penalties: Russell 9, 41, 70 Pied piper: Finn...

By The Rugby Paper Team