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/ 2 days ago

Peter Winterbottom: Time to find out what Henry Pollock can do from the start as England’s No.8

The former England, Lions and Harlequins flanker believes Henry Pollock has done enough to earn a starting role at No.8, while...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 days ago

Will Trenholm is on a mission to build on Gloucester breakthrough

After fearing his professional career was at a crossroads, Will Trenholm found a new home at Gloucester and is determined to...

By Paul Rees

Joe Jenkins is keen to establish himself at Leicester Tigers following his move from Bristol Bears.

Club Rugby

/ 2 days ago

Joe Jenkins hopes Leicester Tigers move can catapult him onto the international stage

Joe Jenkins is determined to make his mark at Leicester Tigers after leaving Bristol Bears, with the 22-year-old keeping his options...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

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David ‘Jacko’ Jackson is aiming to raise £1m for charity

The former Nottingham star is attempting 100 ultramarathons in 100 days to raise £1 million for brain injury charities after a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 days ago

DREAMTEAM

ED COULSON, THE FORMER ENGLAND SEVENS, BEDFORD BLUES, NEWCASTLE, BATH, LONDON IRISH, MANLY MARLINS AND WESTERN PROVINCE FLY-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 2 days ago

Diamond in Bristol’s pack

Fearless: Kevin Bogira was the fulcrum of a no-nonsense forwards unit LONG before Bristol rebranded themselves as the “Bears” – and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Adam Radwan scoring for Leicester Tigers against Sale Sharks last season.

Club Rugby

/ 2 days ago

Prem review: Geoff Parling tells his Leicester Tigers players to build their own story

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Leicester Tigers.

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 2 days ago

Kildunne begins against old club

News THE PWR season will kick off with a host of players facing their former clubs when the campaign gets under...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

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Cowling was as durable as they come

PROPS are a law unto themselves, renowned for their hardness and durability, and that would certainly sum up Robin Cowling, below,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 days ago

Ealing add beef to get it right this time

Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Champ season and says Trailfinders will once again be the team to beat as they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

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Harlequins are quick off the mark

PREM NEXT GEN HARLEQUINS made an emphatic start to the new Prem Next Gen season as all 11 academies gathered at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 days ago

Don’t disconnect line speed from defence

WE WANT our defenders to reduce the time and space available to the attack. To develop line speed, we often isolate...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Emma Swords backs England star Ellie Kildunne to thrive at Bristol Bears

Former Harlequins team-mate Emma Swords believes England star Ellie Kildunne can thrive at Bristol Bears and help drive the growth of...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 1 week ago

Peter Winterbottom says England have made no progress under Steve Borthwick

Peter Winterbottom questions whether England have genuinely progressed under Steve Borthwick, with the former flanker also highlighting discipline issues and naming...

By Ben Jaycock

James Dun training with Harlequins this week.

Club Rugby

/ 1 week ago

James Dun admits ‘clock is ticking’ on England dream after Harlequins move

James Dun admits time is against him in his push for England recognition but believes his move to Harlequins can give...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Club Rugby

/ 1 week ago

Prem review: After 15 years as the boss, Mark McCall leaves Saracens in impressive shape

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Saracens.

By Paul Rees

Jac Morgan has been the best player in Wales for some time.

Chris Hewett

/ 1 week ago

Chris Hewett: Jac Morgan is the lad to get the Shed singing at Gloucester

Chris Hewett believes Jac Morgan can become a defining figure for Gloucester as the Wales captain joins a recruitment drive that...

By Chris Hewett

Lilli Ives Campion Loughborough Lightning England

Latest News

/ 1 week ago

England Women contracts given to 32 players

England Women have confirmed their 2026/27 contracts, with 32 players retained on deals and six more awarded transition contracts.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 1 week ago

Prem 2026/27 fixtures: Newcastle Red Bulls first up for Northampton Saints in their title defence

Northampton Saints will begin their Prem title defence at home to Newcastle Red Bulls, with the 2026/27 fixtures also featuring a...

By Ben Jaycock

Lawrence Dallaglio with the Premiership trophy in 2008.

Club Rugby

/ 1 week ago

All Stars XV: Wasps – Brave warriors with a will to win

Brendan Gallagher selects his all-time Wasps XV, featuring club legends Lawrence Dallaglio, Simon Shaw and Josh Lewsey from the Premiership giants’...

By Brendan Gallagher

Note how New Zealand’s Will Jordan has hips facing up the pitch. He has created power through the torque of his core

Feature

/ 1 week ago

Dan Cottrell on how the miss pass can spark an attack

Dan Cottrell explains how the miss pass can unlock defences, create space and help attacking players exploit gaps in this latest...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Tom Jordan charges upfield for Bristol Bears.

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Prem review: Pat Lam – It’s massive for us that so many of the squad are staying with Bristol Bears

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears.

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Prem ins and outs – Bath have some big holes to fill

Ben Jaycock looks at who has come in and who has moved on as preparations continue for the next Prem season.

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

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Jonathan Pendlebury puts Charlie Bray in charge of his England U18s squad

England U18s head coach Jonathan Pendlebury has named a 28-player squad for next month’s International Series in South Africa, with Sale...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 weeks ago

My Life in Rugby: Ed Coulson – Every time I came back, I was knocked down

Ed Coulson, the former England Sevens, Bedford Blues, Newcastle, Bath, London Irish, Manly Marlins and Western Province full-back, reflects on his...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Litchfield merits a go

TOM Litchfield was the breakthrough centre in the Prem last season, playing an important role in Northampton reclaiming the title. Litchfield’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Kyle Moyle on the attack for Gloucester against Exeter Chiefs.

Features

/ 3 weeks ago

My Life in Rugby: Kyle Moyle – Winning at Twickenham was the perfect ending

Kyle Moyle, the former Cornish Pirates, Gloucester, and Cornwall full-back, reflects on his life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Prem review: Alex Sanderson on building a team to take Sale Sharks back to the top of the Prem

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Sale Sharks.

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Rees-Zammit admits his return to rugby has not gone as expected

NEWSEXTRA LOUIS Rees-Zammit admits his transition back to rugby has been harder than anticipated after taking a break from the sport...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Vui ‘devastated’ by four-year ban for doping violation

THE four-year ban imposed on Samoa lock Chris Vui for a contested doping violation in 2023 has been upheld by the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Pollock will not start for England against Argentina

Autumn Internationals

/ 4 weeks ago

Henry Pollock misses out as England name unchanged side for Argentina clash

Henry Pollock has missed out on a starting place despite his hat-trick heroics against Fiji, with Steve Borthwick naming an unchanged...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Lock star Josh Caulfield returns to Bristol Bears from Ealing Trailfinders

Bristol Bears have brought lock Josh Caulfield back to Ashton Gate after one season with Ealing Trailfinders, with the hometown forward...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 4 weeks ago

Fiji 8-73 England: Red Rose throw an 11-try party as the Fijians wilt

Steve Borthwick can get some sleep on England’s flight to Argentina tonight after his side ended their five-match drought and got...

By Adam Hathaway

Champions Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

European Rugby Champions Cup fixtures revealed for 2026-27 campaign

Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles will begin their Champions Cup title defence at Gloucester, while Premiership winners Northampton Saints face Cardiff in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 weeks ago

Wales are aiming to end on a high

By BEN JAYCOCK 5th PLACE SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW... Australia v Wales Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, Avchala Stadium, Tbilisi WALES have made two enforced...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Prem review: Gloucester chief George Skivington banking on Wales duo to add some muscle

After a difficult campaign, Gloucester believe a reshaped coaching structure and heavyweight summer recruitment can provide the platform for a return...

By Paul Rees