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Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Japan will give Lions real workout | Jeremy Guscott

I have always liked change for the right reasons, and the Lions having a game against Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday...

By Jeremy Guscott

Brendan Gallagher

/ 5 years ago

Les Bleus announce themselves to the world

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

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Jerry Flannery knows the sad side of the Lions | Peter Jackson

The last time the Lions took off for South Africa, Jerry Flannery had been booked into business class for the overnight...

By Peter Jackson

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Toulouse keep their‘ double’ dream alive with La Rochelle rematch | James Harrington

Friday’s 2020/21 season Top 14 final will be a repeat of last month’s blood-and-thunder Champions Cup showpiece, after both La Rochelle...

By James Harrington

Guest Blogs

/ 5 years ago

Aussies Disappoint, Blues Clear Favourites to Win Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Final

Aotearoa’s domination of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition continued into the final week of the regular season as all five New...

By Sam Emery

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 years ago

Springboks have electric backs, it won’t all be route one – Sean O’Brien

DON’T be surprised if this summer’s Lions series against South Africa turns into something more captivating than an uncompromising, physical slog....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Wayne’s got a way to put Wales out in front | Shane Williams

IN the northern hemisphere we have always been one or two steps behind teams in the south. That’s just a fact...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Beware social media blunders, England told

WHEN the newly minted England squad gathers tomorrow for a five-day training camp ahead of the summer internationals, players will be...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 5 years ago

Dave Rennie may find principles changing | Chris Hewett

DAVE RENNIE is a New Zealander from the Tana Umaga corner of Wellington’s metropolitan area and like virtually ever other Kiwi...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Invevitably Gael sticks to script for derby win

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN French rugby’s new definition of ‘inevitable’ is Racing 92 new boy Gael Fickou scoring the first try of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

Lomu’s pace made him fearsome as much as his weight

BODY BUILDING A study co-authored by former England head coach Stuart Lancaster, found that after years of rugby players becoming heavier,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

CJ’s ace in the hole shows laws up | Peter Jackson

Christiaan Johan Stander will long be remembered throughout the Kingdom of Kerry and every other square foot of Munster, his...

By Peter Jackson

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Perpignan power up for return to Top 14 | James Harrington

Perpignan returned to the Top 14 in style after a two-year break, comprehensively beating Biarritz 33-14 in yesterday evening’s ProD2...

By James Harrington

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Max Malins must force Eddie to make a change at 15 | Jeremy Guscott

The full-back position is wide open to experimentation this summer with Elliot Daly and Anthony Watson away with the Lions, writes...

By Jeremy Guscott

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Rainbow Cup just isn’t worth injury risk | Shane Williams

The Rainbow Cup gives no reason for players who received Lions call-ups to go all-out and risk injury

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

Pint-sized players can often house huge talents

PAUL REES SAYS SMALL CAN STILL BE BEAUTIFUL IN THE MODERN LAND OF THE GIANTS The size of rugby players has grown...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Why can’t Japan find home-grown internationals? | Nick Cain

There are 19 foreign-born players named by head coach Jamie Joseph in his Japan squad to tour Europe this summer

By Nick Cain

Brendan Gallagher

/ 5 years ago

Baa-baas’ all-stars go to town in Hong Kong

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

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

I knew how Dan felt waiting for his cap

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER ENGLAND B, MIDLANDS AND MOSELEY SCRUM-HALF SIMON ROBSON Quick service: Simon Robson gets the ball out for Moseley Inset...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Battle for last play-off place goes to the wire | James Harrington

Top 14 rugby returned to broadcast in the UK with tries aplenty being scored

By James Harrington

Guest Blogs

/ 5 years ago

The Best Rated Rugby Games

Although various other sports have inspired numerous popular video games, there is a distinct lack of rugby-themed titles. Indeed, sixteen video...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Wallabies launch bid for RWC

AUSTRALIA have officially launched their bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup, calling it a “once-in-a- generation opportunity”. The 1991 and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Record man Sam Simmonds reminds me of my old pal ‘Backy’ | Jeremy Guscott

WHAT Sam Simmonds did this week in breaking the Premiership try-scoring record for a season is pretty exceptional. The Exeter Chiefs...

By Jeremy Guscott

Guest Blogs

/ 5 years ago

Would a criminal offence hold you back from being a professional rugby player in Australia?

Rugby is one of the most popular sports in Australia, which ranks fourth in the world for the highest number of...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

James O’Connor signs new Reds deal after Super Rugby AU triumph

The Queensland Reds captain has signed up until 2023 at the Super Rugby AU champions

By A Wood

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 years ago

Lions cash ‘should go to game’s grassroots’

THE Lions will be almost three times better off than their victorious predecessors in South Africa this summer despite a 25...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Sinckler was not good enough when it really mattered | Nick Cain

Are England counting the cost of a poor Six Nations despite having 11 players selected by Lions head coach Warren Gatland?

By Nick Cain

Guest Blogs

/ 5 years ago

5 Tips To Help You When Betting on Rugby

Rugby is one of the most demanding sports to play, and also one of the most exciting to watch. There is...

By Sam Emery

Chris Hewett

/ 5 years ago

These men are the pride of All the Lions for last 20 years

Chris Hewett picks, position by position, the best Lions XV from the professional era The idea of rugby selection as an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 years ago

Victor Matfield fears Springboks may be caught short at lineout time

Legendary Springbok pairing Victor Matfield and Tendai Mtawarira speak to Daniel Gallan about the upcoming Lions series

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Davies and Halfpenny spurred by Lions snub

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Scarlets ............22pts Tries: Jeffries 39 Conversions: Halfpenny 40 Penalties: Halfpenny 18, 26, 35, 44, 76 Ospreys ................6pts Penalties:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

I wouldn’t play rugby now, outside-halves have to tackle!

PAUL REES talks to Lions great Barry John on the 50th anniversary of his star role in New Zealand Fifty years...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

Lions will need Underhill at his explosive best says Calder

By GARY HEATLY FINLAY Calder, Lions captain for the series victory in Australia in 1989, has backed England’s Sam Underhill to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Super League AU: Brumbies race clear after Pulu sees red

Michael Cheika strongly disagreed with the red card to given to Force wing Toni Pulu, as the Brumbies booked their place...

By A Wood

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Lions beware those slips before lift-off

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Was it Homer or Robbie Burns – it’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Midweek pile-ups impossible to avoid | James Harrington

James Harrington explains why the Top 14 schedule is in a bottleneck

By James Harrington

World

/ 5 years ago

What Fans Can Expect in 2021 – A Look at the Best Players

2021 promises to be a huge year for rugby as the best players in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and South Africa...

By Sam Emery

Guest Blogs

/ 5 years ago

ESTA: Your ticket to enjoy rugby in the USA

Yes, rugby is a thing in the United States. In fact, it’s a pretty popular thing. Rugby is currently the fastest...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Les Kiss interested in swapping London Irish for Super Rugby move – report

The Exiles head coach could have his name added to the Waratahs head coach shortlist

By A Wood

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Dwayne Peel looks destined for the very top like Stephen | Shane Williams

WHEN we used to have backs’ meetings with Wales during my career there were always two men who were very vocal...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

We will be rusty but ready for the Lions

PAUL REES talks to Japan coach Jamie Joseph about Murrayfield date after 18 months with no internationals Japan generated such interest...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Olowofela hat-trick has Reds reeling

AUSTRALIA ROUND-UP By ADAM ELLIS JORDAN Olowofela’s hattrick ended the Reds unbeaten season and propelled the Western Force to their first knockout...

By The Rugby Paper Team