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YOUNG GUNS

29 May 2022 0 comments

MACENZZIE DUNCAN BRISTOL BACK ROWER INSPIRED to play rugby by his grandad, Macenzzie Duncan is hoping to make his Premiership debut next season for his […]

Tom Smith, Scotland’s heroic slayer of giants

22 May 2022 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 111 Tom […]

George North surprised but ‘chuffed’ to get Wales call after long injury lay-off

19 May 2022 0 comments

George North says he was surprised by his Wales call-up after playing just two hours of rugby following a 12-month injury lay-off. The 30-year-old centre […]

OLLIEALLAN

15 May 2022 1 comment

YOUNG GUNS LONDON IRISH SCRUM-HALF London Irish Academy scrum-half Ollie Allan likes to operate on his motto ‘dream big or don’t dream at all’ and […]

Three English rugby clubs join brain scan trial to make rugby safer

3 May 2022 2 comments

Three rugby union clubs in England are to begin trialling a scanning technology to monitor players’ brain health. It is hoped that a device can […]

Jonathan Davies signs new contract at Scarlets

28 April 2022 0 comments

Scarlets captain Jonathan Davies has signed a new contract with the URC side. The Wales and British and Irish Lions centre has made 180 appearances […]

Davies eyes trophies

17 April 2022 0 comments

Lions ace: Gareth Davies WALES No.9 Gareth Davies has signed a new contract to stay at Scarlets. Davies has scored 55 tries in 213 Scarlets […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Eleven with Phil de Glanville and Tony Underwood

13 April 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns as former England captain Phil de Glanville and former England and British and Irish Lions wing Tony Underwood join host […]

Rowntree takes the step up to head coach at Munster

12 April 2022 0 comments

Munster have promoted forwards coach Graham Rowntree to the role of head coach starting from next season. The former England prop will commence his new […]

Bath plan exit from ‘remote & cosy’ HQ

10 April 2022 0 comments

EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE BATH Rugby are making plans to move out of their palatial Farleigh House base on the outskirts of the city. The […]

Ireland and Lions back row Seán O’Brien to retire at the end of the season

8 April 2022 0 comments

London Irish back row Seán O’Brien has announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 campaign. The Ireland and Lions back-row forward […]

Joe Marler ready for a brawl

8 March 2022 0 comments

Animated as ever, Joe Marler is looksing forward to a physical test against Ireland this Saturday. Former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan has described how […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Four with special guest Michael Owen

24 February 2022 0 comments

This week, host Oliver Little and regular The Rugby Paper columnists Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher are joined by former Wales number 8 Michael Owen. […]

New, sleek French are the masters of motion

13 February 2022 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Rugby is more prone to hype than most sports with a large element of the big fight weigh in for most big […]

England captain Owen Farrell out of Six Nations

26 January 2022 2 comments

By BEN REDWOOD England captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out of the entire Guinness Six Nations due to an ankle injury. Eddie Jones has […]

Cardiff sign Wales full-back Liam Williams from Scarlets

6 January 2022 0 comments

Wales full-back Liam Williams is the latest big name to join Cardiff for the start of the 2022-23 season after announcing he will be leaving […]

Exiles on course to hit first target

5 December 2021 1 comment

By TOM SANSOM FIVE years on from their plummet through the leagues, London Welsh are on course to complete their initial target of a fourth […]

Brown on panel to explore women’s Lions tour

17 October 2021 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON Star: Shaunagh Brown ENGLAND international Shaunagh Brown will be part of the 13- strong group set up to examine the feasibility of […]

Australia 30-17 South Africa: Wallabies trample on Boks’ crown

19 September 2021 1 comment

THE Springboks‘ claim to be the best side in world rugby was dealt a devastating blow as Australia handed out a pasting in Brisbane. Two […]

Alun Wyn: More left in tank and I’m enjoying it

19 September 2021 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones says he will continue playing until his form and enjoyment decline. The world’s most capped […]

North in two-year deal with Ospreys

19 September 2021 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Signed: George North GEORGE North has signed a new two-year dual contract with Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby Union. North, 29, has […]

If we had Battle of Gnoll now we’d all be in jail!

12 September 2021 1 comment

MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER LIONS, WALES, NEATH, OSPREYS, RICHMOND AND BRISTOL HOOKER BARRY WILLIAMS Good memories: Barry Williams playing for the Lions in […]

Rough diamond Genge has matured into fine captain insists Youngs

12 September 2021 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Moving aside: Tom Youngs TOM YOUNGS might have handed over the captaincy at Leicester but the hooker will be right on new […]

Rennie to coach the Baa-baas

12 September 2021 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS AUSTRALIA head coach Dave Rennie and Wales assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys will take charge of the Barbarians against Samoa at Twickenham on November […]

Battle-weary Springboks are one of great modern sides | Daniel Gallan

8 August 2021 1 comment

Daniel Gallan wraps up the meaning of the Springboks to South Africa after their triumph in the third Test

Zander Fagerson agrees extension at Glasgow Warriors

20 July 2021 2 comments

The British & Irish Lions prop has signed a long-term contract at the Scotstoun club

Marcus Smith puts his name on Gatland’s list

18 July 2021 0 comments

The Premiership winner starred on debut for the Lions

Smit: ‘Gigantic’ series will leave its legacy

18 July 2021 1 comment

The victorious Springboks captain 12 years ago says he is just glad this year’s tour is going ahead

Stormers 3-49 Lions: Yes, signs are positive but Lions had it easy again

18 July 2021 0 comments

How the Lions performed against the Stormers and Nick Cain’s team for the first Test

Daly must start at 13 if we want to beat the Boks | Shane Williams

18 July 2021 0 comments

The Saracens & England back has shown himself to still be as adroit at outside centre as at his time at Wasps, writes Shane Williams

Let’s pour cold water over this Rassie Erasmus ruse | Nick Cain

18 July 2021 0 comments

A head coach as a waterboy? The incursion of non-playing staff on the pitch has been a problem brewing for years

Still no Robbie Henshaw for the Lions as team named to face South Africa ‘A’

12 July 2021 0 comments

Conor Murray to captain the Lions for the first time as a starter, as Gatland makes 12 changes to team that beat Sharks

Sorry, Conor it’s hard to find much to smile about

4 July 2021 1 comment

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST There is something unnatural about writing the words “British and Irish Lions” and “social distancing” in the same sentence because there […]

Injured Cameron Redpath out until 2022 for Bath and Scotland

25 May 2021 1 comment

Scans have determined Redpath ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament against Sale Sharks earlier this month

Lions will no longer travel to Port Elizabeth, Durban or Nelpruit in 2021

14 May 2021 2 comments

The Lions Test and provincial matches will all be held in either Cape Town or Gauteng

Exclusive: Scarlets snare Argentina back row star Tomas Lezana

9 May 2021 2 comments

Currently in Australia with the Western Force, for whom he helped reach the Super Rugby AU knockout final against the Brumbies

Gatland will call on ten Welsh Lions at the very least | Shane Williams

2 May 2021 2 comments

Shane Williams was gutted to see George North rupture his ACL, ending his shot at a third Lions tour

Rory off for American adventure at Seattle

25 April 2021 1 comment

New coach: Rory Best FORMER Ireland captain Rory Best has joined the coaching staff of Major League Rugby side Seattle Seawolves. Best will work alongside […]

Rainbow Cup in tatters as PRO14 cancel cross-hemisphere matches

21 April 2021 2 comments

Restrictions prohibiting travel between South Africa and the UK & Ireland forces PRO14 to offset Rainbow Cup dates

Sale Sharks confirm two-year deal with England centre Manu Tuilagi

19 April 2021 0 comments

Tuilagi is nearing full fitness for Sharks after injuring his Achilles in November

Uninsured Unions to lose big money if tour folds

28 March 2021 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON THE home unions will be uninsured for any financial losses if the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa does […]

England’s Lions hopefuls hit skids with Triple Frown | Brendan Gallagher verdict

21 March 2021 0 comments

Critics have raised the alarm bell over England’s slump, so why hasn’t Eddie listened? Brendan Gallagher’s verdict on the loss to Ireland

World Rugby rule out global calendar until 2024

7 February 2021 1 comment

CHANGES to rugby’s global calendar will not come in before 2024. Discussions have taken place for much of the past year, with leading figures calling […]

‘Sports car’ Wade bulks up in pursuit of NFL dream

10 January 2021 0 comments

By JOSHUA PECK Focused: Christian Wade trains with Buffalo Bills CHRISTIAN Wade insists he is “locked in” on his decision to wave goodbye to rugby […]