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International Rugby

/ 6 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

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 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

Brendan Gallagher

/ 6 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

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

We don’t fear anyone else, says Whiffin

WALES ■By CHARLIE ELLIOTT WALES head coach Richard Whiffin says his squad head to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Miranda looking for big step up

ARGENTINA A LOT of the head coach Nicolás Fernández Miranda’s squad are domestic-based and play in the Super Rugby Americas. So...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 6 months ago

James Harrington: Back to the future again for Biarritz

The decision, when it came, was no great surprise. ProD2 side Biarritz, relegated for financial reasons shortly after the end of...

By James Harrington

International Rugby

/ 6 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

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ British and Irish Lions approach to Argentina clash

Tommy Freeman insists the British and Irish Lions‘ heavyweight outside backs are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

British and Irish Lions vs Argentina Preview: Andy Farrell – ‘It’s a full blown Test Match for us’

The British & Irish Lions kick off their campaign this summer with a much-anticipated show starter against Argentina at the Aviva...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

That’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists British and Irish Lions places still up for grabs

Andy Farrell has told his British and Irish Lions stars ahead of Friday’s clash with Argentina that selection for the Test...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Guy Pepper: England’s Next Back-Row Star?

Henry Pollock has set the rugby world alight this season. The young flanker has been sensational and has rapidly become one of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

Team News – Maro Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions for first time against Argentina

Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their non-cap international against Argentina in Dublin...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

British and Irish Lions Watch: Finn Russell dominates Premiership final

Following the Premiership and URC finals, the British and Irish Lions will be as close to full strength as they have...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 6 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

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

Super Rugby Americas players in Los Pumas squad for British and Irish Lions clash

With several high-profile players unavailable through injury or club commitments, Felipe Contepomi has named 11 uncapped players in his squad to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 6 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

Premiership

/ 6 months ago

Michael Cheika – ‘I’ve never seen refereeing like that in my life’

Dan Cole was binned for a late challenge on Finn Russell, and Michael Cheika claimed his side got no change off...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

Nick Cain: Argentina selection’s bad news for British & Irish Lions

The devaluing of fixtures throughout the professional game is becoming a blight, and an understrength Argentina facing the Lions on Friday...

By Nick Cain

Features

/ 6 months ago

Ben Curry: Eight years on from first Argentina tout, I am raring to go…

Paul Eddison talks to Ben Curry, the Sale flanker who is aiming to be a big hit on England’s summer tour...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 6 months ago

Afolabi Fasogbon: I want to get feel of Test rugby

Afolabi Fasogbon is not one to take a backwards step and now has his sights set on capping an eye-catching first...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Taine Plumtree earns a Wales return

Taine Plumtree has revealed the changes he has made to his game, which have helped him earn a Wales recall. The...

By Simon Thomas

Features

/ 6 months ago

Six of the best from the Toulouse globe-trotters

IT’S happened! As predicted in this column some while ago, Toulouse now have six international full-backs who have started for Le...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

Los Pumas will be out to take down British and Irish Lions

Joe Santamaria looks back on Argentina’s draw with the Lions in 2005 and the challenges they will face on Friday It...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 6 months ago

Owen Farrell set for Saracens return as Racing 92 contract ripped up after one season

Owen Farrell is set to return to the Premiership, rejoining Saracens from Racing 92 on a reported five-year deal. Speculation has...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Premiership Final Preview: Finn Russell ready to avenge last year’s final defeat

Scotland and Bath‘s star fly-half was forced off with cramp in the final stages of last week’s nail-biting west-county derby against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Super Rugby Americas Semi-Finals Roundup: Dogos and Peñarol set for epic final clash

Defending champions Dogos overcame fellow Argentines Pampas, in an epic clash to reach the final. The result means that for the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Jack van Poortvliet keen to follow in Ben Youngs’ footsteps

Jack van Poortvliet has spent his rugby upbringing idolising fellow Norfolk-born scrum-half Ben Youngs and now hopes to step into his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

I’m aspiring to be like Manu Tuilagi, says Rekeiti Ma’asi-White

Alex Sanderson believes Rekeiti Ma’asi-White’s work ethic will take him far after a season when the centre broke into the England...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Julian Montoya excited by Pau challenge

Julian Montoya admits he will be leaving Leicester with a heavy heart after five seasons at the club. The 31-year-old Paubound...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

It’s brilliant to be back with England, says Nick Isiekwe

Nick Isiekwe was a 19-year-old barely out of school last time England toured Argentina in 2017 – and he has overcome...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Super Rugby Americas Round 14 Review: Pampas secure top spot

With six sides still in the hunt for the playoffs heading into the final round, Round Fourteen promised much and delivered...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Tobias Elliott aiming to prove his worth for England

Tobias Elliott is delighted to find himself on England’s radar ahead of an action-packed summer. The 21-year-old Saracens wing has enjoyed...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

George Ford deserves to be a British and Irish Lion, says Alex Sanderson

Alex Sanderson claims it would be a “travesty” if George Ford fails to experience what it feels like to be a...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Best yet to come for Bristol Bears, says captain Fitz Harding

Bristol went into Saturday's match against Harlequins having been in the top four all season, but Fitz Harding believes the best...

By The Rugby Paper Team

News Extra

/ 6 months ago

Exeter locks on their way

NEWS EXTRA LOCKS Franco Molina and Jack Dunne are to leave Exeter at the end of the season. Argentina’s Molina, 27,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Sam Underhill handed four-match ban for dangerous tackle in Challenge Cup final

England flanker Sam Underhill is set to miss Bath’s bid for the Gallagher Premiership title after receiving a four-week ban. Underhill...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Super Rugby Americas Round 13 Review: Peñarol move top ahead of Warren Gatland addition

Selknam 20-17 Yacare Selknam produced a stirring performance to keep their playoff hopes alive by defeating Yacare 20-17 just six days after their historic...

By The Rugby Paper Team