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Max determined to build on that close encounter with Baabaas

8 November 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Experience: Max Llewellyn enjoyed mixing with stars MAX Llewellyn hopes his all-too-brief but “crazy” experience with the Barbarians can help him go […]

Scots face No.10 crisis

8 November 2020 0 comments

FINN Russell and Adam Hastings have been ruled out of Scotland’s squad for the Nations Cup after suffering injury against Wales last weekend. Head coach […]

Nice idea Jeff, but nothing will change

1 November 2020 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk JEFF Probyn writes in TRP Oct 25 that […]

Jackson column: All Blacks slayer ‘Chico’ faced up to his demons

28 October 2020 0 comments

The man who backed up the injured Gareth Edwards on the Lions 1971 tour but who never started a Test match

The Verdict: There won’t be an asterisk next to this team

27 October 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher analyses the Premiership final and how Wasps faced up to their uphill battle

There won’t be an asterisk next to this superb team

25 October 2020 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Fired up: Jack Willis is mobbed by his Wasps teammates after thwarting an Exeter attack with a turnover Playing through pain: Jack […]

Robshaw voices remorse

25 October 2020 1 comment

FORMER England captain Chris Robshaw is among the Barbarians players who have apologised for breaking Covid rules which resulted in the cancellation of today’s match […]

All Black slayer Chico faces up to his demons

25 October 2020 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Maesteg has long been renowned for its music and muscle, its male voice choirs and warrior spirit […]

England v Barbarians called off after RFU discover second ‘bubble’ breach

23 October 2020 0 comments

RFU chief executive speaks out on Sunday’s clash at Twickenham having to be cancelled

Eddie Jones names 32-man England squad to take on the Barbarians

20 October 2020 0 comments

Plenty of talking points in team selection for England’s first match of the autumn

Rennie starts those All Blacks whinging again

18 October 2020 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Lucky break: Jordie Barrett scores after Rieko Ioane’s foot in touch Last weekend saw the first Bledisloe Cup match between the Wallabies and […]

Williams column: Selection that offers new opportunities didn’t come without surprise

14 October 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams is intrigued by the young players named in head coach Wayne Pivac’s squad for the autumn

Pivac’s rewarded Callum’s consistency

11 October 2020 0 comments

In-form 10: Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy PICTURE: Getty Images YOUcan see from his selection that Wayne Pivac has done his homework. He has rewarded form […]

Government hits pause button on return of fans to stadiums

22 September 2020 0 comments

Fears for RFU, Premiership and Championship finances as government orders matches to be played behind closed doors

England and Barbarians to kick off autumn blockbuster

16 September 2020 0 comments

England return to action for the first time since their March 7 Six Nations clash against Wales at Twickenham when they face the Barbarians on […]

RFU pushes to have 20,000 fans permitted to attend October clash with Barbarians

2 September 2020 0 comments

Fans wishing to buy tickets can only do so for themselves and others in their household

ROOM 101

23 August 2020 2 comments

CHRIS WEARMOUTH THE TYNEDALE LOCK TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Inappropriate fog light use People who drive […]

Sharks can smell blood now Manu’s on board

2 August 2020 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Top signing: Manu Tuilagi enjoys a joke with his new Sale teammates PICTURES: Getty Images Enforcer: Lood de Jager Respect: Faf de […]

Johnny focused on starting at Scarlets

19 July 2020 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Up for challenge: Johnny Williams in action for Newcastle against Wasps PICTURE: Getty Images JOHNNY Williams insists he is in no rush […]

DREAMTEAM

19 July 2020 0 comments

BEN SOWREY, LEEDS AND FORMER HARROGATE, WHARFEDALE, DONCASTER, ROTHERHAM AND WORCESTER HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Ryan Bower […]

Newcastle centre Johnny Williams completes switch to Scarlets

14 July 2020 0 comments

Williams, 23, is eligible to play for Wales through his father

Exeter Chiefs would face a compact Premiership schedule

Premiership Rugby to have midweek fixtures played under restart plans

7 July 2020 0 comments

Exeter, Northampton and Saracens to face much more compact schedule than Premiership rivals

My Life in Rugby: Former Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Hadyn Thomas

7 July 2020 0 comments

Thomas also played for Gloucester and Bristol but remembers the Championship final drama of ten years ago most

Kirwan delivers under weight of expectation

5 July 2020 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 16 John […]

Williams can be star for Wales – Tompkins

5 July 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER NICK Tompkins made an immediate impression in the Six Nations and he believes his Wales boss Wayne Pivac will soon have another […]

All Black-slayer Carwyn deserved better than this

21 June 2020 1 comment

WHAT Carwyn James achieved during successive seasons had never been achieved before, nor since. He coached three teams to celebrated victories over the All Blacks: […]

Driven by desire for Bristol’s champagne!

21 June 2020 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY HAYDN THOMAS THE FORMER EXETER CHIEFS, GLOUCESTER & BRISTOL SCRUM-HALF THE other day we had a 10th anniversary Zoom chat about our […]

Lions go on the attack to capture imagination

17 May 2020 1 comment

Try-a-match: Tony O’Reilly NOT only did this era (1954-59) include two of the greatest ever Lions tours – 1955 to South Africa and 1959 to […]

Bloodied, bandaged but ready for battle

10 May 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 8 Jean-Pierre […]

Dream Team: Bath and England lock Elliott Stooke

4 May 2020 0 comments

The Bath second row picks a XV based on the best players he has played alongside or faced as an opponent

Talent of Bristol half-backs is off the charts, says Morgan

27 April 2020 0 comments

Bristol strength and conditioning coach Kevin Morgan has seen first-hand the rise of Sheedy, Randall, Lloyd, and Protheroe

Bear cubs can go all the way says Morgan

19 April 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEYBRISTOL’S gifted gang of backline proteges are primed to explode on to the international stage, predicts former Wales flyer Kevin Morgan. Hot prospect: […]

Gatland’s plan for Lions to play at Twickenham ‘nonsense’, says Willie-John McBride

15 April 2020 0 comments

“I think it’s scandalous that the Premiership clubs in England are dictating the future of the sport” – Lions legend McBride

Apprentice Alex ready to run with the big dogs

12 April 2020 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY NORTHAMPTON scrumhalf Alex Mitchell is determined to make the most of his shock Six Nations call-up by continuing to apply pressure on […]

Top 20 try saving tackles of all time: No.15-11

8 April 2020 0 comments

Featuring Ben Cohen’s crucial stop against the All Blacks in 2002

Top 20 tries of all time countdown: No.1-5

6 April 2020 0 comments

Our countdown of the greatest tries reaches No.1

British & Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien scores

Top 20 tries of all time countdown: No.6-10

2 April 2020 0 comments

A British & Irish Lions classic from 2017 features as Brendan Gallagher continues his countdown

Death of Lions captain saw ‘Drewy’ take role in history

29 March 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher recalls the remarkable sporting career of Lions captain Andrew Stoddart ONE of the most flamboyant figures in Victorian sporting circles was Andrew Stoddart, […]

Chris Ashton leaves Sale Sharks and is heavily rumoured with Harlequins

2 March 2020 0 comments

The former England wing hits the open market after leaving Sale

There’s still lots to work on, stresses Wayne

2 February 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER ALUN Wyn Jones and Wayne Pivac told Wales the real challenge is around the corner after this opening win in Cardiff. Defending […]

Evans: World Cup blow was tough but I’ve parked it now

22 December 2019 0 comments

New man at No10: Jarrod Evans By ALEX BYWATER JARROD Evans is just 23 and has only three Test caps to his name, but he […]

Watkin in fitness race for Six Nations start

15 December 2019 1 comment

WALES centre Owen Watkin faces a battle to prove his fitness before the Six Nations with the prospect of a month out because of a […]

Wales search for top young talent

15 December 2019 0 comments

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Excited: Humphreys WALES’ new coaching team plan to look far and wide in a bid for success – and that search will […]

Letters

15 December 2019 2 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk Cutting the format could kill Sevens THOUSANDS of […]

Best’s sound advice to start the Farrell era

8 December 2019 1 comment

Quiet time: Rory Best IT’S good to talk but occasionally it’s best to shut up and reflect on what you already know and chill ahead […]

Saints lead the chase for Fearns

8 December 2019 0 comments

LYON No.8 Carl Fearns is potentially on his way back to the Premiership. Fearns is not expected to extend his fruitful stay in the Top […]

Williams column: Wayne Pivac hasn’t done bad after one week’s work

3 December 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams saw plenty of positives in Wales’ win over the Barbarians

Festive fun as Pivac signs on and Gat signs off

1 December 2019 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Opportunist: Curwin Bosch score for the Baa Baas Expert finisher: Josh Adams goes over for Wales’ fifth try and his second PICTURES: […]

Wales finish strong after Baa-Baas hit first-half high five

1 December 2019 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Fast start: Dyddgu Hywel goes over to score the Barbarians’ second try THE Barbarians ran riot in the first half to score […]

Not bad for one week’s work with lads, Wayne

1 December 2019 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS New brooms: Wayne Pivac and Sam Warburton watch the match yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images Wayne Pivac summed it up perfectly in his post-match […]

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