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Latest News

/ 3 days ago

‘Honest review’ backs Borthwick

HEAD coach Steve Borthwick has been backed by the RFU to turn around England’s form. The Six Nations review blamed a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Lukhanyo Am: England could learn from South Africa selection policy

Lukhanyo Am has underlined the benefits of South Africa’s overseas selection policy, insisting it has been a “real advantage” in building...

By Ben Jaycock

Features

/ 2 weeks ago

After 18 years, Evans is to leave Quins

EXTRA NEWS Hall of famer: Nick Evans HARLEQUINS’ all-time points scorer and current attack coach Nick Evans is to leave the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ellie Kildunne scoring for England against Ireland yesterday

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

England beat Ireland in front of a record Women’s Six Nations crowd

England secured a bonus-point victory over Ireland in front of a Women’s Six Nations record crowd of 77,120, but John Mitchell’s...

By Ben Jaycock

Letters

/ 1 month ago

Lawes is the man

I MUST admit I do not watch any ProD2 rugby so I’m not sure what sort of shape Courtney Lawes is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Manny Iyogun on the front foot for Northampton Saints

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Northampton Saints prop Manny Iyogun determined to prove a point after England snub

Manny Iyogun is looking to make up for his disappointment at missing out on Six Nations action by helping Northampton Saints...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Borthwick has time to prove me wrong

JOHN Mitchell’s remarkable impact on the Red Roses, culminating in World Cup success, is illustrative proof of the importance of being...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Sir James Dyson takes 50% stake in Prem champions Bath

Sir James Dyson has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Bath Rugby, which will see the billionaire commit “substantial” capital...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

A backwards step

I DO not care that France was England’s best performance of this year’s Six Nations, for the second week running we...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Have confidence to run with the ball

MANY current and former England players say they cannot put their fingers on what’s gone wrong. I can. They keep kicking...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Antoine Dupont lifts the Six Nations trophy for France

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France

Maro Itoje and his England side put some pride back in the England shirt before Thomas Ramos put the boot in...

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Toby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England

Toby Flood believes Andy Farrell would be the obvious long-term choice to lead England and questions whether Steve Borthwick’s current leadership...

By Ben Jaycock

Letters

/ 2 months ago

I still see a clueless rabble

IN November 2024, The Rugby Paper published a letter from me titled “England look like a clueless rabble.” After what is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 months ago

We need to select a ball-carrying 12

THERE has been a lot of criticism of Borthwick’s selections lately, however I want to comment on the backs. I might...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 months ago

Borthwick simply can’t stay in charge

I DON’T enjoy watching England losing any match, but if a first-ever defeat to Italy hastens the end of Steve Borthwick’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Nick Easter: Tom Willis would have been in my team

I would have started Tom Willis in the back row for England yesterday, regardless of his decision to move to France...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Six Nations 2026 news: England make nine changes to team for clash against Italy in Rome

Steve Borthwick has reacted to England’s Six Nations slump by completing a radical overhaul of his team to face Italy, including...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 months ago

England can’t take pressure

MY first inclination was not to heap more misery on arguably England’s worst-ever performance last weekend. However amid all the soul...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by one of rugby’s most influential player voices – RPA General Secretary Christian Day – for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the pitch.

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Italy v England Six Nations preview ft Christian Day – MasterChef to RPA leader

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by one of rugby’s most influential...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Pollock in England colours on Saturday

Columnists

/ 3 months ago

Nick Cain: England boss Steve Borthwick missed his Henry Pollock chance

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and it is a saying coaches tend to lean on when it all goes wrong and...

By Nick Cain

Letters

/ 3 months ago

Clumsy Arundell was harshly treated

AM I the only person that thinks Mr Arundell was more than a little harshly treated, when he received his second...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sione Tuipulotu lifts the trophy for Scotland

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

No end to England’s Calcutta Cup agony as Scotland come out on top in Six Nations clash

Steve Borthwick watched England’s 12-match winning run hit the buffers – then insisted Henry Arundell’s red card was a bridge too...

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Hybrid players get George Ford’s vote for England

George Ford has welcomed the emergence of England’s hybrid players – but warned one size does not fit all.

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

England’s Ollie Chessum says it’s great to be back at full capacity for 2026 Six Nations

Every England victory is sweet but last weekend’s win over Wales was extra special for Ollie Chessum after limping through the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Arundell breaks free to score England’s opening try against Wales

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Jamie George: Calcutta Cup is next goal for England after Six Nations win over Wales

Jamie George hailed England’s seven-try demolition of Wales, citing his side’s display as the perfect platform to end their Murrayfield losing...

By Ben Jaycock

Tommy Freeman scores England’s seventh try yesterday

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Tommy Freeman welcomes midfield switch as England’s wingers set the pace

Tommy Freeman has welcomed his move into midfield because he claims he can’t keep up with England’s current crop of fast...

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

England have plenty in reserve up front

■By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland XV .........................14pts Tries: Gleeson 23, Kenny 38 Conversions: Frawley 24, 38 England A ......................... 52pts Tries: Roots...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations captains pose with the trophy as France and Ireland prepare to open the 2026 tournament

International Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Six Nations preview: France v Ireland – Why this opener could determine who takes the crown

Rugby clubs, pubs and sitting rooms across six countries will find themselves far busier than usual next Thursday when France hosts...

By Will Judd

Club Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Ospreys players angered after being ‘left in the dark’ over WRU Cardiff talks

The Ospreys were informed last week that the region’s owners, Y11 Sport & Media, are in talks over a potential purchase...

By Ben Jaycock

Winger Noah Caluori was in scintillating form as Mark McCall’s Saracens demolished Newcastle yesterday

Club Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Noah Caluori is hoping to follow in Henry Pollock’s footsteps for England

Noah Caluori relished his first experience with the England senior team and wants more of where that came from despite being...

By Adam Hathaway

Club Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Gloucester 26-30 Bath: Atkinson double act gives champions a real test

It wasn’t the win that Gloucester badly need but it was, perhaps, the performance to galvanise their season as George Skivington’s...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Noah still has work to do – McCall

MARK McCall hailed his freescoring wing Noah Caluori but despite another flurry of his tries, he claims the 19-year-old remains far...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

England prop Asher ruled out for six weeks

SALE and England prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is set to miss the next six weeks with an elbow injury sustained in last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jamie George leading the charge against Australia

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Jamie George excited by England’s stock of tyro front rowers

Jamie George reflected on England’s autumn campaign and believes their front row stocks can prop up the squad for years to...

By Adam Hathaway

Kieran Marmion dives over to score for Bristol Bears

Club Rugby

/ 5 months ago

Bristol Bears 46-12 Northampton Saints: Bears run riot to end Saints unbeaten start

Ashton Gate again proved a graveyard for Northampton Saints as their unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt halt...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by RugbyAsia24/7 Editor Steve Noble to talk through all things Japan, as well as why South Africa can’t ignore Steve Borthwick’s red-hot England, and the legendary Siya Kolisi!

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

New RPR: Why the Springboks can’t ignore England + Siya Kolisi and all things Japan!

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by RugbyAsia24/7 Editor Steve Noble to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

England Rugby Training – Friday June 20th – Allianz Stadium

Autumn Internationals

/ 6 months ago

England’s Freddie Steward says viral TikTok dance was meant to be private and not a taunt

Freddie Steward has revealed the TikTok dance by four England stars that has gone viral since the recent New Zealand victory...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Felipe Contepomi voices his anger after Argentina’s narrow defeat at the Allianz Stadium.

Autumn Internationals

/ 6 months ago

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi hits out at England’s Tom Curry after heated tunnel clash

Felipe Contepomi accused England’s Tom Curry of a physical confrontation in the tunnel after a ‘reckless’ challenge on Juan Cruz Mallía in Argentina’s 27–23 loss at the...

By The Rugby Paper Team