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Latest News

/ 4 years ago

‘Absolute freaks’ inspiring Arundell

By GARY FITZGERALD HENRY Arundell is hoping to play a leading role with England this autumn inspired by the “absolute freaks”...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Tigers duo are happy to agree new deals

By PAUL REES Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet both said signing a new contract with Leicester was an easy decision...

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Womens Rugby World Cup

/ 4 years ago

Hat-trick for Woodman as Black Ferns claim bonus

By MARK DOCHERTY Australia ..........17pts Tries: Terita 13, 28; Wong 16 Conversions: McKenzie 18 New Zealand ..41pts Conversions: Tries: Tries: Ngan-Woo...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Womens Rugby World Cup

/ 4 years ago

Canada confident they can lift crown

Preview Japan v Canada Today. Kick-off 3.15 am CANADA coach Kevin Rouet believes his side have what it takes to win...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Flying winger Joyce ‘can put fear into opposition’

AS attack coach of Wales, Whiffin is hoping winger Jaz Joyce can put “fear into the opposition”. Bristol star Joyce, right,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Williams injury doubt for Wales

Scarlets centre Johnny Williams is a doubt for Wales’ autumn internationals after suffering another calf injury against Benetton. The 25-year-old suffered the problem...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Dow back on bench as Kebaya gets start for England opener

Abby Dow is likely to make her return from injury off the bench, as 20-year-old flanker Sadia Kebaya gets a start...

By Nick Powell

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 years ago

Gray has Brive in his sights

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER VETERAN Scotland and Lions lock Richie Gray is preparing to move back to France at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Womens Rugby World Cup

/ 4 years ago

Lionesses have inspired us to live the moment says Middleton

By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND A year later than advertised, the 2021 Women’s World Cup gets underway in New Zealand next weekend...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 4 years ago

Tournament brimming with standout moments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT was after round two from memory that...

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Welsh Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Cuthbert a doubt for Wales’ autumn

ALEX Cuthbert is a doubt for Wales’ autumn international series with a shoulder injury. The 52-cap wing has enjoyed a rejuvenation...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 4 years ago

Marchant misses out as Jones makes changes for Autumn Internationals

Joe Marchant was among the missing names from England‘s training squad as Eddie Jones tinkered with his squad for England’s Autumn...

By Nick Powell

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Porter out to keep playing for England

By PAUL REES Guy Porter was celebrating Leicester’s Premiership final victory over Saracens at Twickenham in June when he received a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 4 years ago

Why Club World Cup must fit into calendar

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Ideas like the Club World Cup get my support if they encourage rugby of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Steward hat-trick puts Tigers on top

By ADAM HATHAWAY Northampton....21pts Tries: Mitchell 14, Freeman 16, Coles 45 Conversions: Biggar 15, 17, 45 Leicester ..........41pts Tries: Steward 38,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 4 years ago

The Butler did it! Day Eddie was in the dock

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW AT the crack of dawn on Thursday, September 6, 2001, the highest-powered disciplinary...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 4 years ago

Raynal’s call correct …but was it fair?

Paul Rees finds out how the French referee’s last-minute decision has divided opinions Australia claim that World Rugby has backed their...

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The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Five-try rout puts All Blacks on top

By NICK POWELL New Zealand ..40pts Tries: Jordan 23, Penalty 28, Whitelock 43, Taylor 54, Tu’ungafasi 65 Conversions: Mo’unga 24, 44...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Neville and Wilson return for Australia in Auckland

Caderyn Neville and Harry Wilson will return to Australia‘s starting line-up as the only changes for their final Rugby Championship game...

By Nick Powell

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Whitelock leads All-Blacks for Championship decider

Sam Whitelock is to lead a New Zealand team that includes six changes from the side that beat Australia last week,...

By Nick Powell

Shane Williams

/ 4 years ago

Wales can grow into a real force under Ioan

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It was a tough night at the office for the Wales Women side earlier in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welsh Rugby

/ 4 years ago

News

Wilkins signs for Exeter WALES back Robyn Wilkins has signed for Exeter Chiefs, along with Scotland prop Panashe Muzambe and Australia...

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The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

All Blacks win thriller after bizarre Raynal call

Australia.........37pts Tries: Valentini 25, Kellaway 60, 67, Samu 73 Conversions: Foley 26, 61, 68, 74 Penalties: Foley 18, 47 New Zealand…..39pts Tries: Taukei'aho 4, 41, Mo'unga...

By Nick Powell

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Springboks unchanged for critical Argentina clash

South Africa have made no changes to their starting line-up ahead of their vital match against Argentina in Round Five of...

By Nick Powell

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Foley back as Australia ring changes

Bernard Foley has returned to the Australian team for the first time since 2019, as the Wallabies change seven for the...

By Nick Powell

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Duo of changes for All Blacks’ Bledisloe opener

New Zealand have made two enforced changes in the only switches to their starting line-up for this Thursday’s Rugby Championship and...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Time for England to get act together

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK We are a year out from the 2023 World Cup – and three...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi has pulled out of the England squad

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Tuilagi returns with Beaumont on bench

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Sale Sharks v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, AJ Bell Stadium Manu Tuilagi and Josh Beaumont have been...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Robinson magic spurs Red Rose fightback

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

“Wait and see” on Salary Cap reduction – Lynagh

Former Australian legend Michael Lynagh believes fans should not rush into judgement about the impact of the reduction of the Premiership‘s...

By Nick Powell

Club Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Tuilagi and Beaumont return as Sale host Saints in Prem opener

Manu Tuilagi and Josh Beaumont have been named in a strong Sale Sharks side to host Northampton Saints in their first...

By Nick Powell

Club Rugby

/ 4 years ago

World Cup carrot will inspire us – George

By GARY FITZGERALD Jamie George admits it will be “difficult” pushing thoughts of France to the back of his mind but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Relton returns home to take the Pirates route

Arthur Relton is returning to his Cornwall rugby roots this season keen to follow a well-trodden path into a Premiership career....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 4 years ago

We must get off to a faster start this time, says Dowson

By PAUL REES Phil Dowson wants Northampton to take their form in the latter stages of last season into the new...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bristol

Director of Rugby: Pat Lam Captain: Steven Luatua Ground: Ashton Gate Capacity: 27,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 8TH Pat Lam’s glass is always...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Exeter

Director of Rugby: Rob Baxter Captains: Jack Yeandle/Joe Simmonds Ground: Sandy Park Capacity: 14,100 PREDICTED FINISH: 6TH The Chiefs missed out...

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Club Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Dombrandt urges Quins to aim high

By ADAM HATHAWAY No.8 Alex Dombrandt admits Harlequins did not set the bar high enough last season and got trapped into...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Northampton

Director of Rugby: Phil Dowson Captain: Lewis Ludlam Ground: Franklin’s Gardens Capacity: 15,200 PREDICTED FINISH: 5TH Northampton have tended to yo-yo...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Sale Sharks

Director of Rugby: Alex Sanderson Captain: Jono Ross Ground: AJ Bell Stadium Capacity: 12,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 9th Salfrord is no longer...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Australia …………….14 New Zealand ……..22

■By MICK WILSON WALLAROOS coach Jay Tregonning has set his team the goal of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Olowofela helps Nottingham see off Cambridge

Nottingham ..........29 Cambridge ............19 ■By ROB WILDMAN TWO first-half tries from new arrival Jordan Olowofela helped fire Nottingham to victory by...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Boffelli puts the boot into All Blacks

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER New Zealand....18pts Tries: Taukeiaho 10, Clarke 31 Conversions: Mo’unga 33 Penalties: Mo’unga 28, 46 Argentina ..........25pts Tries: Gonzalez...

By The Rugby Paper Team