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/ 2 weeks ago

Legendary chef launches Rugby Kitchen of the Year 2026

Pierre Koffmann, the iconic chef behind Le Tante Claire, and mentor to the likes of Marco Pierre White, returned to the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Mack Hansen scored a hat-trick in Ireland’s record breaking victory over Australia

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 weeks ago

Return of the Mack: Ireland despatch Australia setting up Springbok showdown

Saturday night’s clash between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva Stadium was one many were eager to see, with questions over...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Composite image of Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum (PA)

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 weeks ago

England sweating on fitness of Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum ahead of All Blacks test

England are sweating on the fitness of Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum after the British and Irish Lions duo emerged as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Frankie Nowell splits time between Australia and Camborne

When Frankie Nowell decided to head for a new rugby life Down Under, little did he realise the impact the switch...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Leinster vs Munster history: Ireland‘s Premier Interpro rivalry

Widely regarded as the biggest rugby rivalry in Ireland and to some, the greatest club rivalry of all time, these two...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

New deal will keep Smith at Saints

ENGLAND and British & Irish Lions fly-half Fin Smith has signed a multiyear contract extension with Northampton. The 23-year-old, who has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Bristol Bears v Leicester Tigers: Centurion Fitz Harding aiming for a big start

Fitz Harding will make his 100th Bristol appearance today and captain the side for the 50th time as the Bears look...

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

/ 3 months ago

Ollie Chessum opts for relaxed approach

Ollie Chessum reckons the mayhem of a Lions tour has persuaded him to take a more relaxed attitude with another Prem...

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

DREAM TEAM

WILL OWEN, THE CLIFTON AND FORMER DRAGONS, ROTHERHAM, DONCASTER AND COVENTRY CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 months ago

Warriors are back and looking good

CHARLES RYLANDS AMPTHILL BACK ROW IT HAD been 1,091 days since Worcester Warriors last played a game of rugby. Over those...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

England add Lee Blackett as attack coach

Steve Borthwick has restructured his England coaching team ahead of the Nations Series, with Lee Blackett joining from Bath as attack...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 months ago

My Life in Rugby: James Flynn – Pulling on the Sale jersey was a dream come true

Representing Sale Sharks, my boyhood club, will always be the thing I’m proudest of most in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

/ 3 months ago

Sir Ian McGeechan on What It Really Takes to Succeed in Rugby and Beyond

Sir Ian McGeechan stands among rugby’s most revered figures—celebrated for his exceptional impact as both a player and a coach.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Connacht give Sale runaround

■By DAN ANJOS Sale Sharks ..... 5 Connacht ........40 A YOUTHFUL Sale Sharks side endured a tough evening at Heywood Road...

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Features

/ 3 months ago

Young Guns: Casper Wheeler – Bristol & England U18s hooker

Casper Wheeler is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his hero and fellow Bristolian, Ellis Genge.

By Ben Jaycock

The Rugby Championship

/ 3 months ago

All Blacks vs Springboks Preview: Can the World Champions breach fortress Eden Park?

Fewer rivalries hold the aura and gravitas of the annual clash of international heavyweight giants: The Springboks against the All Blacks....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Chris Collyer: Can Rieko Ioane earn Johnny Sexton’s forgiveness by signing for Leinster?

URC Champions Leinster lifted their first trophy in four years this year and have not only set their sights on defending...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Leading sports scientists calls for more holistic approach to welfare

Leading sports scientist Stephen Smith believes World Rugby’s guidelines on the maximum number of appearances made in a season are too...

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Australia 22-12 British and Irish Lions: Wallabies cash in on their storm troopers

Australia ........................... 22pts Tries: Pietsch 8, Jorgensen 55, McDermott 71 Conversions: Donaldson 56, 72 Penalty: Lynagh 34 British & Irish Lions...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Charlie Elliott: Louis Rees-Zammit set to light up rugby again after giving up on NFL dream

After 18 months away from the sport that first made him a star, Louis Rees-Zammit has announced his decision to return...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

British and Irish Lions vs Wallabies Third Test Preview: Can the Lions make history?

With the test series won in a nail-biting last minute fashion in front of a record 90,307 fans in Melbourne, Andy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

British and Irish Lions 29-26 Wallabies: Hugo Keenan’s last-gasp lunge seals epic victory

Australia ........................... 26pts Tries: Slipper 23, Gordon 29, Wright 31 Conversion: Lynagh 29 Penalties: Lynagh 5, 11, 54 British & Irish...

By Nick Cain

Features

/ 4 months ago

Ian Prior – Zimbabwe World Cup qualification puts the cherry on top

My life in rugby with Ian Prior, the former Reds, Brumbies, Western Force and now Zimbabwe half-back I have been fortunate...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

British and Irish Lions v Wallabies: Five key head-to-head matchups in the second Test

The British and Irish Lions aim to clinch the series against Australia in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground this...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Jonny Wilkinson on Mindset, Mastery and What It Really Takes to Perform at the Peak

Jonny Wilkinson is more than a rugby legend—he’s a global symbol of discipline, focus, and transformation. Best known for his iconic...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Martin Johnson inspires British & Irish Lions ahead of crucial second Test against the Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions will stage their attempt to close out a series victory over Australia inspired by the words...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Harry Wilson vows Wallabies will bounce back in second Test against British & Irish Lions

Harry Wilson insists Australia are determined to show their true selves when they attempt to take their series against the British...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

British & Irish Lions vs Wallabies Second Test Preview: Andy Farrell hails honest and squad spirit

With two days to go before what could turn out to be the decider of the British & Irish Lion’s tour...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Jack Nowell on right road to lift La Rochelle

After a gruelling campaign in France’s Top 14, Jack Nowell returned to his native Cornwall this summer – not just to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

British and Irish Lions 27-19 Wallabies: Round One to the Lions as Finn Russell pulls strings

Australia ............................19pts Tries: Jorgensen 28, Tizzano 67, McDermott 78 Conversions: Donaldson 68, 78 in association with British & Irish Lions ........

By Nick Cain

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Living with the British and Irish Lions: What really happens on tour

Sky Sports has released a tongue-in-cheek mockumentary that takes fans deep inside player preparations for the British & Irish Lions tour....

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

British and Irish Lions vs Wallabies Preview: Tom Curry favoured over Jac Morgan in first Test

Head Coach Andy Farrell has revealed a fearsome lineup for Saturday’s first Test match against Australia, featuring a record eight Irish...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Dean Richards: Pollock has to do tough stuff for the British and Irish Lions, too

Dean Richards has warned rising star Henry Pollock that he must show the physical attributes to accompany his undoubted natural talent....

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Lions 48-0 AUNZ Invitational: It’s time to get serious as British and Irish Lions step up

Invitational AU & NZ ........ 0pts British & Irish Lions ..... 48pts Tries: van der Merwe 7, 21, 64; White 10;...

By Adam Hathaway

Miscellaneous

/ 5 months ago

Paul Rees: Going from the phoney war to the real thing

The final warm-up match usually sees the likely Test side given a run-out, but the scratch nature of the AUNZ XV...

By Paul Rees

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

British and Irish Lions 36-24 Brumbies: Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell begin to get act together

Brumbies .......................... 24pts Tries: Tualima 4, Toole 37, Creighton 51, Bowron 76 Conversions: R Lonergan 52, Debreczeni 76 British & Irish...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 months ago

Young Guns: Asa Stewart-Harris

Boyhood supporter Asa Stewart-Harris is already making waves at Saracens, with a sharp pass, a keen rugby brain, and a love...

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

British and Irish Lions 52-12 Queensland Reds: Maro Itoje proves he is the right man for the job

Queensland Reds ...........12pts Tries: Toomaga-Allen 8, Flook 26s Conversion: McLaughlin-Phillips 9 British & Irish Lions ..... 52pts Tries: Freeman 20, 60;...

By Adam Hathaway