British and Irish Lions

/ 12 months ago

Finn Russell: Johnny Sexton and I are getting on well in British and Irish Lions environment

Finn Russell has declared peace in our time with Johnny Sexton but insists he never had a gripe with the Irish...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 12 months ago

British and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan dies, aged 83

British and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83. McLauchlan earned the nickname ‘Mighty Mouse’ for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 12 months ago

British and Irish Lions 24-28 Argentina: We will learn and get better, says Maro Itoje after Lions fall short

British & Irish Lions ..... 24pts Tries: Aki 18, Penalty 45, Beirne 52 Conversions: F Smith 19, 53 Penalty: F Smith...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 12 months ago

Paul Rees: British and Irish Lions Player Ratings against Argentina

1. ELLIS GENGE Fired up from the start, won scrum penalties and was in rampaging form in the loose - the...

By Paul Rees

British and Irish Lions

/ 12 months ago

Paul Rees: British and Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell sticks to his guns for future gains

The Lions may have lost to Argentina, but as an indicator of what is to come Down Under it does not...

By Paul Rees

Brendan Gallagher

/ 12 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: After this, the British and Irish Lions MUST tour Argentina

As somebody who fretted and occasionally yawned his way through proceedings at the Millennium Stadium 20 years ago when these two...

By Brendan Gallagher

Columnists

/ 12 months ago

Nick Cain: Whole Game Union is hoping to land a longshot

There is an RFU AGM on Saturday, and it could pass by with a barely discernible ripple, or deliver a seismic...

By Nick Cain

Brendan Gallagher

/ 12 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: 30 years on for the 1995 World Cup final, and we’ve not built on our dreams

It comes as something of a shock to realise that this week represents the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Cup...

By Brendan Gallagher

British and Irish Lions

/ 12 months ago

Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ British and Irish Lions approach to Argentina clash

Tommy Freeman insists the British and Irish Lions‘ heavyweight outside backs are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 12 months ago

British and Irish Lions vs Argentina Preview: Andy Farrell – ‘It’s a full blown Test Match for us’

The British & Irish Lions kick off their campaign this summer with a much-anticipated show starter against Argentina at the Aviva...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 12 months ago

That’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists British and Irish Lions places still up for grabs

Andy Farrell has told his British and Irish Lions stars ahead of Friday’s clash with Argentina that selection for the Test...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 12 months ago

Team News – Maro Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions for first time against Argentina

Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their non-cap international against Argentina in Dublin...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

British and Irish Lions Watch: Finn Russell dominates Premiership final

Following the Premiership and URC finals, the British and Irish Lions will be as close to full strength as they have...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Super Rugby Americas: Peñarol fight off incredible Dogos comeback to win title

Peñarol won their third Super Rugby Americas title in four years but were made to work for their victory by 2024...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Super Rugby Americas players in Los Pumas squad for British and Irish Lions clash

With several high-profile players unavailable through injury or club commitments, Felipe Contepomi has named 11 uncapped players in his squad to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Chris Hewett: Questions at No.3 are key for Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions

Prop forwards of the tighthead variety were not put on this earth to be like everyone else, and by and large...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Taine Plumtree earns a Wales return

Taine Plumtree has revealed the changes he has made to his game, which have helped him earn a Wales recall. The...

By Simon Thomas

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Los Pumas will be out to take down British and Irish Lions

Joe Santamaria looks back on Argentina’s draw with the Lions in 2005 and the challenges they will face on Friday It...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

Young Guns – Jack Lightbown

Jack Lightbown’s journey into rugby didn’t begin with a thunderous tackle or try-saving turnover. It started on a rainy day at...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Premiership Awards: Tomos Williams is named as Player of the Season

Gloucester scrum-half Tomos Williams has been named Premiership Player of the Season. The 30-year-old, capped 65 times for Wales, joined from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

It’s brilliant to be back with England, says Nick Isiekwe

Nick Isiekwe was a 19-year-old barely out of school last time England toured Argentina in 2017 – and he has overcome...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Jimmy Staples glad to be making a name for himself at Harlequins

For Harlequins hooker Jimmy Staples, the journey to elite rugby began with a twist of fate — when his local football...

By Ben Jaycock

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Pete Ryan: Can the Dragons turn things around next season?

It has been a season to forget for the Dragons. The Welsh club finished bottom of the table in the URC....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 1 year ago

Bath tempt Chris Harris from Gloucester

Gloucester star Chris Harris will make the move to rivals Bath next season as medical dispensation for Ollie Lawrence, who suffered...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

George Ford deserves to be a British and Irish Lion, says Alex Sanderson

Alex Sanderson claims it would be a “travesty” if George Ford fails to experience what it feels like to be a...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Chris Hewett

/ 1 year ago

Chris Hewett: Time to speak with one voice

Back in the age when men were men and Willie John McBride was wearing the red shirt of the British and...

By Chris Hewett

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

It wasn’t pretty but we made it, says Keenan

By JOHN FALLON Leinster ..............................33pts Tries: Lowe 5, Gibson-Park 10, Osborne 46, Keenan 60 Conversions: Prendergast 11, 47 Penalties: Prendergast 35,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Pete Ryan: Bridgend Athletic ready to write their next chapter in Welsh grassroots rugby

“Playing for Bridgend Ath is like being part of a big rugby family. It’s serious when it needs to be, but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Sione Tuipulotu: I’ll be glad to see my old mates on the British and Irish Lions Tour

Sione Tuipulotu spent last weekend making friends with his new British & Irish Lions team-mates – then turned his attention to...

By Adam Hathaway

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Lawrence Dallaglio: Race for British and Irish Lions spots starts in European Finals

The race for British & Irish Lions Test places begins in Cardiff this weekend as Northampton Saints’ quartet of tourists get...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Parling to take over at Tigers post Lions

Coach: Geoff Parling GEOFF Parling will take charge at Leicester Tigers next season, succeeding former Australia coach Michael Cheika who leaves...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Billy Twelvetrees backs British and Irish Lions for series win

Billy Twelvetrees is backing the British and Irish Lions to roar to success in Australia this summer, fired up by the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Nick Cain: British and Irish Lions must get tough by delivering an ultimatum

The longer the Lions Board continues to be as soft-toy cuddly as the mascot that tour youngster Henry Pollock will have...

By Nick Cain

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Vaea Fifita’s commanding presence has Scarlets pushing for URC play-off spot

By Peter Ryan It has been a grim season for Welsh rugby this year. From poor performances on the international stage...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Geoff Parling appointed as new Leicester Tigers head coach on long-term deal

By Charlie Elliott Geoff Parling has officially put an end to Leicester Tigers’ search for a new head coach to replace...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

British and Irish Lions can do something special, says Maro Itoje

By Adam Hathaway Maro Itoje took tips on captaincy from two-time Lions skipper Martin Johnson the day before he was announced...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Gavin Hastings urges British and Irish Lions to hit the ground running

By Gary Fitzgerald Australia’s players will be more fired up and desperate to smash the Lions than they would be to...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Too many chiefs is a danger for Lions

FORMER All Blacks wing Jeff Wilson copped some stick on social media this week when he suggested that, of course, the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Player dies after horrific accident

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN PICTURE: Getty Images TO steal a football quote attributed to a former pope, “Among all the unimportant...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Battling Chiefs too good for Crusaders

Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCK RETURNING All Blacks star Wallace Sititi scored the winning try as table-topping Chiefs...

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was worried injury would wreck his British and Irish Lions dream

For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Northampton Saints fly-half Fin Smith ‘unfazed’ and ‘relaxed’ about the possibility British and Irish Lions selection

By James Logan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

“Don’t like it then don’t watch it” – Henry Pollock’s message to social media scrooges as he aims for British and Lions selection

By James Logan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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