Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland for Autumn Internationals

Sione Tuipulotu has been handed the Scotland captaincy for next month’s autumn series. Gregor Townsend has appointed the Glasgow centre to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

20-minute red gets go-ahead

Referees will have the option to show a 20-minute red card during the autumn internationals. Teams will lose a player for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 1 year ago

Figures don’t add up

IN his column in a recent edition of The Rugby Paper, Peter Jackson states that the RFU are set to earn...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

Don’t sub captain just after half-time

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME In charge: Jamie George in action for England PICTURE: Getty Images WE...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Will Hoskins Sotutu make the switch to England?

By Charlie Elliott Blues loose forward Hoskins Sotutu is at the centre of plenty of speculation following his withdrawal from the All Blacks side for the Autumn...

By Charlie Elliott

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Should Nicky Smith be an automatic selection for Wales in the Autumn Internationals?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Prop is one of the most crucial positions on the field, and many great players occupy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Richard Wigglesworth named Steve Borthwick’s number two ahead of Autumn Internationals

Richard Wigglesworth has been installed as Steve Borthwick’s number two in England’s finalised coaching team for the upcoming autumn series. Wigglesworth’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Gus Warr determined to make his case to Gregor Townsend

By Brendan McGilligan Sale scrum-half Gus Warr is determined to catch the eye of Gregor Townsend, below, ahead of the Scotland...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Williams available for Wales

WALES full-back Liam Williams will be available for the autumn internationals in November. The 33-year-old was absent for Wales’ 2024 Six...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Rob Du Preez in charge as Sale Sharks dominate

By Luke Jarmyn Sale Sharks ..................... 43pts Tries: Reed 4, 21; Penalty 28, Addison 35, Roebuck 44, 71 Conversions: R du...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

10k run to training pays off for Temo Mayanavanua

By Jon Newcombe Every time Temo Mayanavanua sits down to watch the children’s TV show Cocomelon with his young son Elnathan,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Jordie Barrett a doubt for England re-match in Autumn Internationals

New Zealand centre Jordie Barrett has injured the medial collateral ligament in his left knee and is a doubt for the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welsh Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Easterby looking forward to Ireland job

SIMON Easterby is relishing the chance to lead Ireland when expects Andy Farrell takes a sabbatical to become the British and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

This time, Mike Brown’s trip ends in smiles

By Adam Hathaway Mike Brown’s 21st pre-season came with an added sense of déjà vu as he relived his worst nightmare...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Marlie Packer says England will benefit from ‘toughest’ pre-season in big year

England are ready for tough tests against France and New Zealand. Marlie Packer has no doubt that one of the toughest...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Henry Slade ‘working doubly hard’ to return for England before autumn opener

Slade sustained a labral tear to his right shoulder during a Six Nations defeat by Scotland. Henry Slade hopes to recover...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

England flanker Maddie Feaunati set for first Test start against France

The Red Roses step up their preparations for WXV 1 in Canada. Exeter flanker Maddie Feaunati will make her first Test...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Tomos Williams: Gloucester the perfect fresh start

Wales star Tomos Williams says it was the perfect time to head for England and take up the challenge of a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 1 year ago

It looks good – for the Premiership

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME ROB Baxter thinks that the PGP deal is ‘looking good for all’...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Joe Marler faces race to be fit for England’s autumn internationals

Joe Marler will miss the start of Harlequins’ season with the broken foot sustained during England’s summer tour to place doubt...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Premier Sports to cover Champions Cup

THE Champions Cup and Challenge Cup will be shown on Premier Sports in the UK next season, with tournament organisers EPCR...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 1 year ago

Don’t let our sport move to summer

RUGBY MATTERS NOT for the first time I offer a heartfelt warning against those who continue to argue for a switch...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welsh Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Born in Solihull but Bevan chasing Wales spot

By SIMON THOMAS Focused: Ellis Bevan For Ellis Bevan, the dream has always been to play for Wales, even though he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 1 year ago

Time for Borthwick to stamp his mark

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME It's been well worth waiting until the end of the season to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Gloucester put faith in ‘some old heads’

By PAUL REES It was typical of Gloucester’s season – make that the last couple – that when they came up...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 2 years ago

New law changes will hurt the game

JEFF PROBYN Am I the only one who thinks that something is wrong with ‘those in charge’ of our game as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Eight-year PGP deal expected next month

By PAUL REES The ground-breaking new agreement between Twickenham and the Premiership clubs is expected to be announced after next month’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Relegation saga still a shadow over game

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There is so much that makes so little sense in the English club...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 2 years ago

Farrell’s choice: Stay and hope, or cash in

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO Owen Farrell seems like he may have called time on his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Jones returns to Japan job

Eddie Jones has been confirmed as the new coach of Japan, where he was boss between 2012 and 2015, less than...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

George urges RFU to listen to old boys

By ADAM HATHAWAY Jamie George has urged the RFU to listen to England’s seasoned internationals before rubber-stamping proposals over new playing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 3 years ago

Gatland releases Carre after he fails to hit targets

Cardiff prop Rhys Carre has been released from Wales’ World Cup training squad having “failed to meet individual performance targets”. “Rhys...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Crisis as RFU hit by £50m bombshell

By NICK CAIN EXCLUSIVE A £50 million bombshell looks destined to sink the current RFU administration headed by chief executive Bill...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Play-off run is over admits Skivington

By PAUL REES George Skivington says he has stopped talking about the play-offs after Gloucester’s defeat at Newcastle in the last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

Daly shows his class as Saracens run riot

By GARY FITZGERALD Saracens .......................... 48pts Tries: Lozowski 10, Daly 16, 18, 23; Riccioni 32, Christie 35, Earl 80 Conversions: Goode...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Hooker’s injury a scare for England

Luke Cowan-Dickie gave Steve Borthwick an early injury worry when he limped off in the second-half after rolling his ankle. “I...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 3 years ago

Amazon is a great deal

I CAN’T agree with Michael Reay in last week’s letters, ‘Rugby has to grow its fanbase’ about the Autumn Internationals being...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 years ago

WALES v NEW ZEALAND AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES TICKETS TO BE WON

WIN a pair of tickets to Wales v New Zealand courtesy of Dove Men+Care! Wales kick off their Autumn Nations Series...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Irish left fuming as Harlequins snatch it

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Harlequins........................ 26pts Tries: Allen 43, 59; Dombrandt 51, Head 80+3 Conversions: Allen 44, 60, 52 London Irish..................... 24pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Puma power is pushing Gloucester to new heights

By TOM BRADSHAW Buzzing: Gloucester hooker Santiago Socino Gloucester's Puma-powered renaissance is gathering pace, with the hard-working attitude of the club’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Dragon Lloyd brings up 150

Preview Dragons v Ospreys Today. 3pm PROP Lloyd Fairbrother makes his 150th Dragons appearance today – only the 11th player to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 3 years ago

Priestland cuts down champions

By ROGER PANTING Cardiff................. 30pts Tries: Cabango 16, Harries 43 Conversions: Priestland 43 Penalties: Priestland 9, 15, 33, 52, 69, 80...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Relief for Friend as Mack grabs a try double

By JOHN FALLON Connacht...........36pts Tries: Murray 1, Hansen 35, 78; Aungier 54, Penalty 75 Penalties: Carty 8, 28, Hawkshaw 61 Scarlets................

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Polledri tipped to be back in blue for Six Nations

By TOM BRADSHAW There are “no short cuts” to Jake Polledri regaining Premiership and international sharpness, says Gloucester George Skivington, after...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 3 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