Challenge Cup

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

British and Irish Lions: I’ve learnt new way to play, says Finn Russell

Finn Russell has proved yet again he is the man for the big occasion on the current Lions tour – capping...

By Adam Hathaway

Features

/ 7 months ago

Young Guns – Max Knight

Gloucester tyro centre Max Knight feels Hartpury University’s BUCS Super Rugby triumph rewarded the squad’s unrivalled dedication. Knight appeared in four...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 8 months ago

Chris Hewett: Can Bath outdo the team that Jack Rowell built?

The dear departed Jack Rowell rather fancied himself as a master of the caustic punchline and remained particularly proud of one...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

I’ll be back with Harlequins after my Wales trip – Danny Wilson

Harlequins boss Danny Wilson insists his passion project for Wales is only temporary and will return to London when the Japan...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Bath heroes roll back the years to rule Premiership again

Bath boss Johann van Graan warned the Premiership there is more where that came from after his side finally ended their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Summer Tours

/ 8 months ago

Back in Welsh Colours: Josh Macleod’s Road to Japan

There is something about Wales producing top-quality talent in the back row—the likes of Sam Warburton, Dan Lydiate, and Justin Tipuric...

By Cam Stephens

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Dwayne Peel confident Scarlets are on right track

Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel insists reaching the URC playoffs was just the start of the journey for the west Wales...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Lancaster to take charge at Connacht

CONNACHT have appointed former England boss Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach on a two-year deal. Lancaster, who has been...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 8 months ago

URC Quarter-Finals Talking Points: Duhan van der Merwe misses out for Edinburgh

The URC play-offs are set to begin this weekend, starting off with the last eight battling it out in the quarter-finals. Given...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 8 months 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

Premiership

/ 8 months ago

Saracens boss Mark McCall declines to comment as Owen Farrell linked to Premiership return

Saracens boss Mark McCall declined to comment on reports that former club captain and England fly-half Owen Farrell could be eyeing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Sam Underhill handed four-match ban for dangerous tackle in Challenge Cup final

England flanker Sam Underhill is set to miss Bath‘s bid for the Gallagher Premiership title after receiving a four-week ban. Underhill...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 8 months ago

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Matthieu Jalibert gives it back to Henry Pollock

Rugby saw the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals take place this weekend, with Bordeaux-Begles beating Northampton Saints and Bath beating...

By Charlie Elliott

Battling Saints: Fin Smith and Henry Pollock PICTURES: Getty Images

Champions Cup

/ 8 months ago

Brave Northampton Saints didn’t have enough in reserve

Injuries have cursed Northampton Saints’ season and there was no relief on their biggest day of the decade.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Nick Cain: Ben Spencer steps up to prove his worth for Bath

It's been a long time between drinks for Bath’s faithful fans when it comes to winning worthwhile silverware, so no one...

By Nick Cain

/ 8 months ago

Bath 37-12 Lyon: Ben Spencer sparkles as Bath put Lyon to sword

Bath won their first major trophy for 17 years with the biggest margin of victory in a Challenge Cup Final since...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 8 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: The flowering of Johann van Graan’s plan at Bath

Surely the most encouraging, or ominous, aspect of Bath’s commanding win over a lacklustre Lyon on Friday night was that it...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Max Ojomoh: Bath have the tools for any job

Max Ojomoh compares Bath, who in three seasons have risen from basement battlers to table toppers, to a Swiss Army knife....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 9 months 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

Champions Cup

/ 9 months ago

Northampton Saints in race to get stars fit for Champions Cup final

Northampton's last-minute victory over Saracens yesterday came at a cost, with four players left on the treatment table ahead of Saturday’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 9 months ago

It wasn’t a perfect display – Johann van Graan

Johann van Graan is not getting carried away as the prospect of the treble grows larger. Bath have won the Premiership...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Rugby milestone for ref Davidson

SCOTLAND’S Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to take charge of a European final when she referees the Challenge Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Try-fests galore as fans flock to ProD2

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Try time: Flyer Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored again for Bordeaux in their victory against Castres PICTURES: Getty Images...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

From Roman Roads to Rugby Fields: The Enduring Legacy of Cowbridge RFC

By Pete Ryan “Not the best place, but there’s diamonds in the mud.” Gerry Cinnamon’s lyrics capture the muddy, uncertain Welsh...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 9 months 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

/ 9 months ago

Bristol Bears 36-14 Bath: A win but Bears still facing an uphill task

By Paul Rees Bristol Bears ................... 36pts Tries: Ibitoye 26, Lane 30, Oghre 40, Harding 43, Capon 76, Mata 79 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 9 months ago

Pat Lam hoping Bristol Bears’ Big Day Out will be the first of many

Pat Lam expects Bristol’s Big Day Out in Cardiff yesterday to be the first of many. More than 51,000 fans bought...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 9 months 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

British and Irish Lions

/ 9 months ago

Go with your boy for the British and Irish Lions, Lawrence Dallaglio tells Andy Farrell

By Gary Fitzgerald Lawrence Dallaglio insists Andy Farrell must take a punt on his “Test match animal” son and pass him...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Christian Wade will be a hit at Wigan Warriors – Andy Powell

By Ross Heppenstall Andy Powell’s time at Wigan Warriors was, by his own admission, no great success, but he has backed...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 9 months ago

Edinburgh 24 – 39 Bath: Bath’s final push too much for Edinburgh in Challenge Cup semi-final

By Roger Panting Edinburgh .......................24 Tries: Tuipulotu 18, Penalty 42, Price 64 Conversions: Thompson 19, 65 Penalty: Thompson 37 Bath .....................................

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 9 months ago

We are delighted to make Challenge Cup final, says Johann van Graan

Bath boss Johann van Graan was delighted to secure a place in the final at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. He said: “We...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 9 months ago

Farrell’s chance to impress dad

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Lyon v Racing 92 Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, Matmut Stadium de Gerland Man in charge: Owen Farrell captains...

By Ben Jaycock

Champions Cup

/ 9 months ago

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals: Fixtures, Where to Watch and Previews

European rugby is well and truly back, with the semi-finals of both major competitions in continental rugby taking place over the...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Johann van Graan targets a double top finish for Bath

By Jon Newcombe Johann van Graan insists there won’t be any let-up in Bath’s bid to win the European Challenge Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 9 months ago

We’ll use whole squad, says Bath boss Johann van Graan

Bath boss Johann van Graan intends to use his mighty squad to the full as they look to add another two...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 10 months ago

Premiership: Leaders Bath pushed hard by resolute Exeter Chiefs

Exeter ................................ 24pts Tries: Yeandle 19, Brown-Bampoe 48, 58 Conversions: Slade 20, 49, 59 Penalty: Slade 5 Bath .................................... 26pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team