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Pre-season fixtures

30 July 2023 0 comments

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs To add your club’s fixtures email newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk MORE fixtures will be added each […]

The day I couldn’t land a blow on McCaw

9 July 2023 0 comments

It’s impossible to avoid the Ashes at present and I was musing last week when we had that kerfuffle over the non-catch by Mitchell Starc […]

After this, Prince Harry could be calling AWJ

11 June 2023 0 comments

PETER JACKSON Alun Wyn Jones continues to treat ‘the media’ with such contempt that it may be but a matter of time before Prince Harry […]

Folau call was TV turn-off for Gareth

11 June 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL Gareth Thomas “refused” to watch the Barbarians vs World XV match last month due to the “contradiction” of having symbols to celebrate […]

Lancashire find it pays to talk

4 June 2023 0 comments

Gill Burns Cup By BEN JAYCOCK Before the County Cup season started, Lancashire women’s head coach Chris Hall encouraged his side to spend more time […]

Good to see Prem stars in Baa-Baa shirts

4 June 2023 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME What a show Eddie Jones staged on his return to Twickenham in charge of coaching the […]

Barbarian test will give me a chance

28 May 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Adam Radwan aims to use the warm sun and “iconic” Barbarians jersey on his back to give Steve Borthwick a gentle nudge […]

Jones keen to keep his name in the frame for Wales

28 May 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Wyn Jones strolls out at Twickenham today determined to prove a point as he comes to terms with seeing his World Cup […]

Hill calls for big cut in dual registrations

5 March 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Steve Hill has called for a reduction in the number of dual registration and loan players at Championship clubs, concerned the integrity […]

McGuigan: Great to hear Shed roar

19 February 2023 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Injured: George McGuigan was named in Steve Borthwick’s first England squad PICTURES: Getty Images GLOUCESTER hooker George McGuigan knew instantly that his […]

The golden voice… that glorious try…

22 January 2023 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS WE are fast approaching the 50th anniversary of what many consider the greatest try ever scored and frankly there is little more to […]

…but was it best of the game?

22 January 2023 0 comments

THERE are some contrarian souls who will tell you that Gareth Edwards’ historic touchdown wasn’t even the best try scored at the Arms Park that […]

Duckham’s Eden Park win

22 January 2023 0 comments

■ I have no association with Saracens, but it was noticeable to watch them against Lyon. Their attack was much quicker and decisive than previously […]

My Life in Rugby with Nic Groom: ‘It was my warrior spirit that paid off with Rassie’

4 December 2022 0 comments

The former Western Province, Stormers, Northampton, Lions, Edinburgh and London Irish scrum-half talks Jon Newcombe through his journey in the game My last game was for […]

Collins treble seals win for Northampton

27 November 2022 1 comment

Northampton……….45 Barbarians…………..39 A second-half hattrick from Tom Collins helped Northampton edge out the Barbarians in an entertaining exhibition match at Franklin’s Gardens. It was the […]

Marler calls for change of governance

13 November 2022 2 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD JOE Marler believes it may be time for a new “independent” organisation to be charged with repairing the financial problems facing the […]

Racism report close to release

13 November 2022 2 comments

FORMER England centre Luther Burrell says the RFU investigation into his allegations of racism in rugby union has been completed and he expects an outcome […]

Barbarians squad named for Killik Cup clash

7 November 2022 0 comments

The Barbarians have confirmed the full squad for the Killik Club, as the famous invitational side face All Blacks XV at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday […]

Barbarians call for Yarde and Cipriani

30 October 2022 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS Former Sale winger Marland Yarde is set to make a return to rugby with the Barbarians this November against Harlequins, Bath and Northampton. […]

Suitors lining up to tempt McCallum

23 October 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE Scotland prop Murray McCallum is weighing up his next move after getting offers from clubs on either side of the Scottish border […]

Harlequins line up Barbarians fixture

23 October 2022 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS Harlequins have secured a fixture with the Barbarians. With their match against Wasps on November 13 scratched, they’ll host the Baa-Baas on November […]

Joe Marler to return for The Barbarians

20 October 2022 0 comments

One of the most popular Barbarians of recent years is set to make a stunning return in the Black and White as Harlequins’ Joe Marler […]

Leon MacDonald announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

7 October 2022 0 comments

Leon MacDonald has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will guide the team on a two-match end of year tour, […]

Owens in line for Baa-Baas challenge

18 September 2022 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Ken Owens is to be offered the chance of breaking new ground on his long-overdue return to the big-time this autumn. The […]

Juddians edge Kent rivals in Merton Lane showpiece

11 September 2022 0 comments

By MUHAMMED SHER Canterbury……..35pts Tonbridge J….. 44pts Fightback: Duncan Tout scores for Tonbridge TONBRIDGE’S director of rugby, Peter Dankert, perfectly summed up events at Merton […]

England and Top 14 star Mercer first name in Razor-rog Barbarians squad

6 September 2022 0 comments

England, Bath and Montpellier star Zach Mercer has been named in the Barbarians squad for November’s Killik Cup 2022 match against All Blacks XV taking […]

Saracens may tempt Kruis out of retirement

28 August 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Saracens are understood to have sounded out former England and Lions lock George Kruis about a potential return to […]

Ikey fights to save life of his only daughter

14 August 2022 1 comment

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW In his line of duty for Wales and the Lions, Ian ‘Ikey’ Stephens went toe to toe […]

Loader out to put his injury woe behind him

7 August 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Ben Loader is hoping to put last season’s injury-ridden season behind him and help London Irish make a mark in their first […]

Moment in Time – Midlands Counties West prove All Blacks were no supermen

24 July 2022 0 comments

Neil Fissler talks to Nigel Horton and David Duckham about the Midland Counties West Side that beat the All Blacks 16-8 in December 1972 The […]

Kirk gets his hands on inaugural World Cup

24 July 2022 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 120 All […]

Pride of the Maori shines through

3 July 2022 0 comments

It is not the optimum moment to wonder whether there is still a point to Barbarians rugby – the reincarnation of George Kruis as the […]

Kruis kick takes me right back to Ringo

26 June 2022 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERSBRENDAN GALLAGHER IT wasn’t just that giant former England lock George Kruis had the effrontery to kick a backheeled conversion for the Barbarians against […]

England suffer setback as Jonny May tests positive for Covid-19

24 June 2022 1 comment

England have suffered a setback upon arriving in Australia for their three-Test tour after winger Jonny May tested positive for Covid-19. The Gloucester flyer will spend […]

Summer Tours Week 1 Preview: Emerging nations and ‘A’ teams prepare to raise the curtain

24 June 2022 0 comments

For the first time since 2018, a full summer of rugby tours is back on the calendar, and though some of the bigger nations won’t […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-One with Jeff Probyn

22 June 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this week as former England World Cup Finalist and English title winning prop Jeff Probyn joins host Ollie Little, as […]

14-man Barbarians hammer sorry England

19 June 2022 0 comments

England 21-52 Barbarians England made a dismal start to their Australian tour preparation as they suffered a record defeat to the Barbarians, who had to […]

Hill eager to seize the day for England

19 June 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD JONNY Hill’s “dark nights” are behind him and now he aims to make up for lost time and show Eddie Jones he […]

Boks will show Wales no mercy says Wiese

19 June 2022 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON A GIGANTIC old South African foe is warning Wales that the Springboks will show no mercy during next month’s demanding Test series. […]

George Kruis to sign off with Barbarians outing against England at Twickenham

17 June 2022 0 comments

George Kruis is set to play his final game as a professional rugby player after being named in the Barbarians starting line-up for Sunday’s match […]

Baa-baas working to Galthie’s Grand Plan

12 June 2022 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON You’re in: Dylan Cretin has received a Baa-baas call THE Barbarians have chosen three more of France’s all-conquering squad as part of […]

Ben’s back, ready willing and able!

12 June 2022 2 comments

Injury-hit Ben Curry tells Ben Jaycock he can finally dream of a longterm England future Fit again: Sale’s Ben Curry is hoping to get the […]

Henry Arundell: Nerves over entering England’s big dog zone eased in pub session

9 June 2022 24 comments

Henry Arundell has revealed that his nerves over entering England’s “big dog zone” were eased during a pub session with Ellis Genge and Marcus Smith. […]

England and Bristol Bears scrum-half Harry Randall

Harry Randall enjoying ‘massive challenge’ as England target Australia whitewash

9 June 2022 0 comments

Harry Randall has urged England to deliver another series whitewash of Australia during next month’s tour. Eddie Jones has overseen eight successive victories over the […]

England’s Grandmaster ponders his next move

29 May 2022 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 112 World […]

Boyd: Mitchell has become the complete professional

22 May 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES CHRIS Boyd will return to New Zealand at the end of the season, but one of the legacies he leaves English rugby […]

Comeback king Sergio aims to bow out in style

8 May 2022 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER RUGBY MATTERS YOU can’t keep a good man down. Sergio Parisse has not been on our radar for a while and a possible […]

Baa-baas keen on Monaco warm up

17 April 2022 2 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER THE Barbarians are set to break new ground this summer by looking to hold a training camp in […]

Rhodri Williams signs new contract at Dragons

14 April 2022 0 comments

Scrum-half Rhodri Williams has signed a new undisclosed contract to remain with Dragons. The former Llandovery and Scarlets player joined Dragons from Bristol Bears in […]