All posts tagged "Dan Biggar"
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoThame carries on great tradition
TOBY Thame, a recent Academy graduate who has just spent nine months rehabbing from a serious knee injury, has become the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 months agoBrendan Gallagher: British and Irish Lions tour no longer rugby’s Everest
The dust is beginning to settle on the 2025 Lions tour and that is a process that should be encouraged and...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoLiving 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....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: Joe Schmidt may force British and Irish Lions to move on
Joe Schmidt will be hailed as a miracle man if the Wallabies succeed in blindsiding the Lions to edge the forthcoming...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJapan vs Wales – Over five decades of meetings
As Matt Sherratt takes his squad to Japan to face Eddie Jones’ side this summer, The Rugby Paper takes a look...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoI won’t be stopping at 100 caps – George Ford
George Ford is set to become just the seventh man to play 100 Tests for England when he tours Argentina this...
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Dream Team
/ 6 months agoDream Team – Cai Griffiths
Cai Griffiths, the London Welsh Director of Rugby and former Neath, Ospreys, London Irish and London Welsh tighthead, chooses the best...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Calling it a day is a tough business
Sorry is traditionally the hardest word to say – or indeed sing – but I’ve always thought “Goodbye” runs it close....
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoPete Ryan: The ‘often overlooked’ Sam Davies still tearing up Pro D2
Arguably the most famous position on a rugby pitch, a fly-half is integral to any side at any level. Charged with...
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Champions Cup
/ 7 months agoPhil Dowson: Henry Pollock is buzzing for every chance he gets
By Adam Hathaway Henry Pollock has been smashing it out of the ballpark this season, and that has led to calls...
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Chris Hewett
/ 8 months agoChris Hewett: Dan Biggar’s lessons in staying strong
The last time Wales won a game of rugby against someone other than the Barbarians – those struggling to recall that...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoDan Biggar’s Best Career Moments
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoRugby Social Media Moments of the week: Wales legend Dan Biggar announces retirement
For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoHenry Thomas makes his father’s day
By Simon Thomas For Henry Thomas, playing for the land of his father has resulted in one very proud dad. A...
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Features
/ 9 months agoJosh Matavesi: I just loved sport, it was my get-out, my freedom
The former Fiji, Exeter, Racing 92, Worcester, Ospreys, Newcastle, Bath & Toyota Shokki Shuttles centre/fly-half Josh Matavesi For the last season...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoCome in No.10! – Jarrod Evans, ninth time the charm?
By Nick Cain Should Marcus Smith’s understudy at Harlequins find himself back on Six Nations duty this weekend at long last,...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoBayonne make it tough for Bordeaux
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Change of heart: France prop Tevita Tatafu has decided to stay at Bayonne PICTURES: Gety Images FOURTH...
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoWales hope to have Aaron Wainwright available for Six Nations clash with Italy
Wales are hopeful that back-row forward Aaron Wainwright could be fit for their crunch Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy despite...
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Club Rugby
/ 11 months ago‘Je ne regrette rien’: Lewis Ludlam loving life at Toulon
Lewis Ludlam insists he will return to Northampton one day but has no regrets about leaving the town or England behind...
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Champions Cup
/ 11 months agoWilson: We have a good record and won’t be overawed
■ By PAUL REES DANNY Wilson says Harlequins will not be overawed when they face Toulon at Stade Mayol today having...
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Features
/ 11 months agoSix uncapped Welsh youngsters ready to break out
As the new year gets underway, Simon Thomas looks at six uncapped youngsters who could have big Welsh futures Dan Edwards...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoCould Jarrod Evans be the answer for Wales at fly-half?
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The fly-half position is most associated with the game of rugby union. Many greats, like Dan...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDREAMTEAM
ALFIE PETCH, THE GLOUCESTER AND FORMER ENGLAND U20, EXETER, CORNISH PIRATES, BIARRITZ AND NORTHAMPTON PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year agoWho could be Wales’ next head coach if Warren Gatland goes?
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Welsh rugby has experienced two particularly bleak periods of late. On Saturday, Joe Schmidt’s Australia handed...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year agoWarren Gatland ‘didn’t think there’d be this much pain’ in Wales rebuild process
Warren Gatland says he would probably head to the beach with a glass of wine “away from some of the pressure”...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year agoAre two wins achievable for Wales this Autumn Nations Series?
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales head into the autumn with some pressure on them, looking to snap their losing streak...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year agoSchool time is over, says Will Rowlands
By Rob Cole Will Rowlands says “school time is over” for Warren Gatland’s Welsh squad and it is now time to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMaesteg Harlequins a beacon of hope
AT a time when too many clubs all over England and Wales have gone to rack and ruin, Maesteg Harlequins shine...
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Features
/ 1 year agoFrom 1 to 15: It’s all change
THEN AND NOW: BRENDAN GALLAGHER LOOKS AT HOW THE GAME HAS EVOLVED OVER THE LAST 50 YEARS, POSITION BY POSITION FIFTY...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoPhil Dowson: Fin Smith will cement place in Steve Borthwick’s Autumn Internationals squad
By Mark Stevens Northampton playmaker Fin Smith is firmly on the radar of England head coach Steve Borthwick, so says Saints’...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWelsh URC Weekly Roundup
Darren Powell reviews the weekend action involving the Welsh sides. Leinster put on a second-half show to slay the Dragons On...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoDan Edwards – Wales’ next fly-half?
By Peter Ryan As a national side, Wales is still trying to find its feet after the 2023 World Cup. Many...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoThe Toxicity of the Welsh Rugby media
By Peter Ryan A massive part of today’s sport is traditional and social media. The two have a symbiotic relationship and...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoDan Biggar urges Warren Gatland to pick a 10 and stick with him
Dan Biggar has urged Warren Gatland to back one fly-half with an extended run in the Wales team – just as...
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Top 14
/ 1 year agoCastres steal it in dramatic late show
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The big kick-off: Henry Arundell scored Racing’s first try of the season but it was not a...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLETTER: Finn Russell third choice for 2021 British & Irish Lions
How can Jeremy Guscott claim Finn Russell was the No.1 fly-half selection after the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoFinn Russell: I’d love to forge creative axis with Owen Farrell on Lions tour
The rivals butted heads for years as influential playmakers for Scotland and England but struck up a friendship during the 2021...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year agoDan Biggar sees promising signs with Warren Gatland’s Wales rebuild
Wales are on a run of nine successive Test match defeats. Dan Biggar believes Wales have something to build on after...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoJaminet appeals against long ban
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN FRANCE international Melvyn Jaminet is to appeal against a 34- week suspension and €30,000 fine imposed by...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoEngland going in the right direction
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK If we measure England from the time Steve Borthwick took over as head coach...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoBuilding for a brighter future
PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHAT WENT RIGHTAND WHAT WENT WRONGFOR THE TOURING HOME NATIONS After Wales had lost the second Test,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGatland hits the 50-mark for Wales
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Unless they change the habit of a lifetime in Australia over the next...
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Features
/ 1 year agoThe unexpected revolutionary
Paul Rees says this should be a summer of opportunities for England and head coach Steve Borthwick Steve Borthwick is an...
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Features
/ 1 year agoBorn to run! A XV with X-factor
Analysis Premiership Team of the Season Paul Rees Finds he has some Tough Choices to make as he Selects his 2023/24...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoFantastic four face final tests
PAUL REES LOOKS FORWARD TO THE PREMIERSHIP PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINALS: NORTHAMPTON v SARACENS AND BATH v SALE NORTHAMPTON The Saints finished at...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoDavies the leading light in Welsh quartet
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Four international fly-halves took flight from Wales last year, understandably so given the...
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James Harrington
/ 2 years agoI may sell Toulon for €1 – Lemaitre
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN A matter of weeks after ProD2 strugglers Biarritz were sold for €1, Toulon owner Bernard Lemaitre suggested...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoIreland’s finest take control
Paul Rees picks his Six Nations team of the tournament with the men in green providing six of the best ...
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James Harrington
/ 2 years agoToulon heading in right direction
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN TOULON coach Pierre Mignoni earned something of a reprieve this weekend, as his side’s 54-7 win over...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSorry end for North as Italy hand wooden spoon to Wales
SIX NATIONS 2024 By PETER JACKSON Wales.................................. 21pts Tries: Dee 64, Rowlands 79, Grady 80+2 Conversions: Costelow 64, Lloyd 80, 80+2...
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