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Jeremy Guscott

/ 1 year ago

England have bullets but not the right gun

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK I WAS optimistic about England’s chances at the start of the autumn series, given...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Dirty dozen could finish off Gatland

JACKSON PETER WHEN the Gatland Gate clanked shut behind him last night on a year of endless misery, the man himself...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Sione Tuipulotu: This is where I’m supposed to be – Scotland vs Australia Preview

By Bryn Palmer PREVIEW... Scotland v Australia Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Murrayfield Sione Tuipulotu’s journey from the suburbs of Melbourne to the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 1 year ago

Kolbe’s majesty is a delight to behold

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED CHESLIN Kolbe won the “man of the match” award for his two-try contribution to South Africa’s victory...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

England are on a ‘hiding to nothing’, says Kay

By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Borthwick and his England players are on a “hiding to nothing” today when they start hot favourites...

By Gary Fitzgerald

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/ 1 year ago

Dan’s learning a lot from top pair

By PAUL EDDISON FOR Theo Dan, every trip to Allianz Stadium is special and for good reason. After all, it was...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

It’s not looking good for Lions from Wales

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW ONLY once in the last 100 years have the Lions chosen to play...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Plummer cashes in on five minutes of fame

HARRY Plummer’s imminent transfer from the Blues in Auckland to the Michelin Men of Clermont Auvergne may well leave him with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Pollock shows worth in England colours

By OLLIE AUST ENGLAND A’s 38-17 victory over Australia A at The Stoop last Sunday saw the latest milestone in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Handle the expansion of Junior World Cup carefully

PLANS are afoot to reorganise World Rugby’s showpiece annual U20 competitions – the Junior World Cup and the U20 trophy –...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

It’s a whole new ball game for Rigg

■By PAUL REES WILL Rigg’s ambition was to become a professional cricketer but it is the oval ball rather than The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Rubiolo to join Bristol

NEWCASTLE’S Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo will join Bristol next summer on a “long-term deal”. The 21-year-old, who has 19 caps for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Stop messing with Marcus – Campese

By BEN JAYCOCK DAVID Campese believes England are going backwards under Steve Borthwick, who is ‘messing around’ with talisman Marcus Smith....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

England need spark, says Nadolo

Podcast ■ By CAMERON STEPHENS NEMANI Nadolo believes that confidence is the main issue that England face, following some late capitulations...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Top Ten Matchups to look out for in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

By Charlie Elliott The last weekend of the Autumn Nations Series means that players and teams have a chance to salvage...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Wales vs Springboks – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports What is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Wales? Daffodils, Dylan Thomas,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Ireland vs Fiji – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Ireland are set to host Fiji at the Aviva Stadium for their third game of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

England A set up is ‘critical’ for development – Mark Mapletoft

By Ollie Aust Mark Mapletoft was at the helm for the first England A fixture of the season, as they ran...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

Huw Jones admitted Scotland’s Autumn Nations campaign will effectively be defined by whether or not they defeat resurgent Australia at Murrayfield...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

England working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk

England are making adjustments to Tom Curry’s technique around contact in an effort to reduce his concussion risk. Curry was knocked...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Is James Botham the answer for Wales’ blindside flanker issues?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Even though Welsh rugby has endured some very dark days, many players are currently showing promising...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

A defiant Warren Gatland says he “absolutely” has the desire to continue in his role as Wales head coach. Speculation continues...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

I’ll always be grateful – Ollie Lawrence appreciated Eddie Jones’ coaching style

Ollie Lawrence insists Eddie Jones’ tough love shaped him into the player he has become as England’s former head coach prepares...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Who could be Wales’ next head coach if Warren Gatland goes?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Welsh rugby has experienced two particularly bleak periods of late. On Saturday, Joe Schmidt’s Australia handed...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Cheslin Kolbe headlines Springbok-dominant XV

By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action can be best summarised as back and forth. Most of the games...

By Charlie Elliott

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

England A dominate second half to down Australia A, with Henry Pollock impressing

By Ollie Aust England A – Tries: Heyes 6, Murley 43, 77, Langdon 56, Fisilau 61, Muir 68 Conversions: Atkinson 57,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

James Botham: We have to stay positive

By Simon Thomas James Botham says Wales can’t dwell on the negatives if they want to end their long losing run....

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Financial stability is key, says World Rugby chair

By Paul Rees Brett Robinson, who last week became the first person from the southern hemisphere to be elected World Rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Lee Blackett building next generation

By Jon Newcombe England A attack coach Lee Blackett is convinced it won’t be long before several of the players on...

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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Ben Thomas glad to have old pal Max Llewellyn alongside him

By Simon Thomas Partner: Ben Thomas Ben Thomas is relishing his reunion with Max Llewellyn as they go in search of...

By Simon Thomas

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Cheslin Kolbe’s double piles the pain on England

By Nick Cain England...............................20pts Tries: Sleightholme 4, Underhill 26 Conversions: Smith 5, 27 Penalties: Smith 16, 52 South Africa..................... 29pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

England are being outsmarted too often

PAUL REES ENGLAND’S revival under Steve Borthwick was designed to be built on defence, but South Africa’s decisive try yesterday was...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Why does it always go wrong in the last quarter for England?

By Brendan Gallagher Where do England minds go in the final quarter of big rugby games? Why do they lose focus...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Gatland: If I lose my job, I’ll go to beach

■ By SIMON THOMAS Wales v Australia PREVIEW... Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Principality Stadium Coach: Warren Gatland ONE of the more revealing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

We are ready for a brusing encounter, admits Schmidt

Recalled: Samu Kerevi AUSTRALIA head coach Joe Schmidt feels that Wales will be “incredibly hard to beat” at the Principality Stadium...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Gritty Portugal can’t keep up with Scots

■By BEN JAYCOCK Dominant: Josh Bayliss runs in to score Scotland’s fifth try PICTURES: Getty Images SCOTLAND showcased their strength in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Townsend impressed by Jordan link work

SCOTLAND coach Gregor Townsend applauded Portugal’s defensive effort. He said: “We’re pleased with the result. I thought Portugal were really good,...

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Letters

/ 1 year ago

England look like a clueless rabble

Another one bites the dust: England feel the pain against Wallabies I WATCHED with a g rowing sense of bewilderment as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Jac Morgan could lead Wales into new era

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... Wales do not have much chance of beating Australia today in Cardiff...

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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Undercard get chance to show their A-game

By Paul Rees England's A team today get their first major work-out after being resurrected earlier this year when Australia’s undercard...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 1 year ago

Mega-league plan will have to overcome huge hurdles

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week If 200 of the world’s highest-paid players are about to join...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

McParland keen to shine for England A

By DAN ROBERTSHAW Stepping up: Northampton’s Archie McParland on the attack PICTURES: Getty Images Class: Antoine Dupont NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Archie McParland...

By The Rugby Paper Team