All posts tagged "England"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoJamie George: Henry Pollock’s self-belief is inspiring for England
Jamie George has told his England to take a leaf out of Henry Pollock’s book when they face South Africa on...
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International Rugby
/ 1 day agoGeorge North signs off with a try double for Barbarians against Wales
George North ended his professional career with two tries at Twickenham yesterday – and a first-ever conversion – as the Barbarians...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoStephen Varney the vital cog in Exeter Chiefs’ Prem rise
Exeter Chiefs’ rise from bottom but one in the Premiership to the final at Twickenham followed a number of shrewd signings...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoTrailfinders and Meg Jones gunning for shock PWR title victory against Saracens
Trailfinders’ England captain Meg Jones is hoping to finish a remarkable season by lifting the Premiership Women’s Rugby trophy courtesy of...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoAnthony Watson backs Owen Farrell for an England recall ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Owen Farrell can still fulfil his dream of finishing his long and illustrious career at the Rugby World Cup in Australia...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoAndre Esterhuizen warns South Africa to watch out for England wing Cadan Murley
Andre Esterhuizen has warned his South Africa team-mates of the skill and guile of former club pal and England wing Cadan...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoMarcus Smith: England are going to come out firing shots against South Africa
Marcus Smith has told England to prove their last performance against France was no fluke and get on the front foot...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoWe plan to pull off a few upsets, says Fiji prop
■By ADAM HATHAWAY FIJI prop Tim Hoyt believes his side can pull off a few upsets in the new Nations Championships...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoEngland and Leicester Tigers scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet takes defence tips from Maxime Lucu
England and Leicester Tigers’ Jack van Poortvliet has been studying a French scrum-half’s game for tips – and for once it...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoCoach Gleeson to leave Bath
BATH backs and attack coach Martin Gleeson has left the club after eight months in the role. His departure means Bath...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoNo sanction for Auvaa
SARACENS forward Totoa Auvaa, 21, will not be sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben...
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Letters
/ 1 day agoEngland should learn from Saints
That’s how to do it: Saints with the Prem trophy AS A dyed in the wool Saints fan, I thought it...
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Letters
/ 1 day agoDowson shows up Borthwick as a very average selector
THE Premiership semifinals and final, as well as England’s warm up game against France, again showed that Steve Borthwick is a...
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Letters
/ 1 day agoAn insane itinerary
THE scheduling for the inaugural Nations Championship is total madness. After a long, gruelling club season, asking England players to travel...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoSuccess at Ellis Park does not come easy
CAN it really be more than half a century since Bristol found themselves at the heart of a minor rugby earthquake?...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoSaracens vs Trailfinders: Abi Burton – There’s not an ounce of fear from us
Trailfinders head into today’s PWR final insisting they have “no fear” despite facing a Saracens side that has beaten them comfortably...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoSaracens vs Trailfinders: Marlie Packer determined to leave Sarries on a high
Harlequins-bound Marlie Packer will hope to see out her decade at Saracens by hoisting up the PWR title at her new...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoPollock showing us all he’s the real deal
Thriving: Henry Pollock in action during the Prem final PICTURE: Getty Images mained of the game 14-7 so at least he...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoSmaller teams won’t stand a chance
I HEARD somebody on radio the other day arguing that the “success” of some smaller teams at the ongoing 48-team FIFA...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 day agoGeorgia 24-25 Wales: Battling Welsh hold on to deny the hosts victory
Wales edged out tournament hosts Georgia with a thrilling one-point victory at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi to kick off their...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 day agoEngland 34-27 Ireland: Red Rose take time to get into top gear
England opened their account with a hard-fought win over Ireland after finding themselves two tries down inside six minutes.
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoNorth take on South in battle for supremacy
IT HAS been described as the biggest evolution in the sport since it turned professional 31 years ago. The Nations Championship,...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoScrum will be key for Pumas
ARGENTINA RANKED fifth in the world, Felipe Contepomi’s Argentina aim to build on the progress made in recent seasons while also...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoGeorge takes charge as Itoje told to rest
■By SAM JACKSON ENGLAND JAMIE George leads the squad in the absence of skipper Maro Itoje. Itoje has been rested for...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoSchmidt preparing the way for Kiss
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA face one of the most significant years in their recent history, with a coaching handover already scheduled midway through...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoIt’s a UK base for Botia and Co
FIJI FIJI have high hopes of proving they belong among rugby’s heavyweights, but unlike every other team in the competition they...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoGalthie is banking on energy
FRANCE HEAD coach Fabien Galthie is without players from the Top 14 finalists, Toulouse and Montpellier, for the opening match against...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoSavea: It’s an honour to lead
NEW ZEALAND INSPIRATIONAL back rower Ardie Savea will captain New Zealand into a new era under head coach Dave Rennie, his...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoQuesada missing his big names
ITALY ITALY must do without star men full-back Ange Capuozzo (Toulouse) and hooker Giacomo Nicotera (Stade Français) this summer against Japan,...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoBorthwick poses a puzzle – Erasmus
SOUTH AFRICA DOUBLE world champions South Africa are the team everyone wants to beat and England first up at Ellis Park...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoThe German loving life as an All Black
THEY are more likely to be dancing in the streets of Frankfurt next weekend over events in Philadelphia rather than in...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoIt’s star quality across the league
Ben Jaycock and Bluebell Nicholls select The Rugby Paper’s Premiership Women’s Rugby 2025-26 team of the season EIGHT of the nine...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoBig-name signings to make sure Red who will be hoping Bulls fly high again
Paul Rees begins his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Newcastle Red Bulls RED BULL...
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Features
/ 1 day agoI’ll always cherish making my debut for the Sharks
THE FORMER NEWCASTLE, GLASGOW, EDINBURGH, SALE AND WORCESTER FLANKER CAMERON NEILD MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE strangest period of my career came...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoDREAMTEAM
HUW TAYLOR, THE FORMER WORCESTER, DRAGONS, SALE, SEATTLE AND ENGLAND U20s LOCK WHO NOW PLAYS FOR PLYMOUTH ALBION, SELECTS THE BEST...
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Features
/ 1 day agoPollock’s approach is so good for game. I love it. He creates excitement
speaks to former Australia scrum-half Will Genia, below, ahead of the Nations Championship Ben Jaycock Q&A Stand outs: Jamison Gibson-Park and,...
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 day agoThe new boys who showed the way
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Looking good: Junior Kpoku in Champions Cup action for Toulon against Glasgow PICTURES: Getty Images showed the...
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International Rugby
/ 3 days agoEngland’s Marcus Smith opens up on ‘sleepless nights’ as he embraces changing role
Marcus Smith reflects on his England career, the “sleepless nights” caused by mistakes and adapting to a changing role under Steve...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoSaracens’ Totoa Auvaa avoids sanction for nightclub incident involving England cricketers
Saracens academy player Totoa Auvaa has avoided formal sanctions over the nightclub incident involving England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 days agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: PWR final special! Saracens v Trailfinders preview ft Bluebell Nicholls
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by She’s The Champ podcast host...
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International Rugby
/ 7 days agoMaro Itoje rested for England’s summer tour as Jamie George takes captaincy
Maro Itoje has been rested for England’s summer tour, with Jamie George named as captain for the Tests against South Africa,...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoImmanuel Feyi-Waboso details Bath fan altercation after Exeter Chiefs reached Prem final
Exeter Chiefs wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has confirmed he was involved in an altercation with a Bath fan at the end of...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoNorthampton Saints crowned champions as George Furbank signs off with Prem glory
George Furbank admitted he felt drained of emotion after enjoying the perfect farewell to his Northampton Saints career by hoisting up...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoNorthampton Saints put on a show of desire and discipline as Henry Pollock stars in Prem final
Paul Rees analyses Northampton Saints’ Prem final victory over Exeter Chiefs, with George Furbank’s farewell and Henry Pollock’s standout display defining...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoJeremy Guscott: England should give Maro Itoje a break – and no argument
Jeremy Guscott argues England should end the uncertainty and give Maro Itoje a summer rest after a demanding year for club...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoNick Cain: England still making the same mistakes
Nick Cain says England’s drab defeat to France exposed the same flaws that derailed their Six Nations campaign, leaving Steve Borthwick...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoNorthampton Saints 26-17 Exeter Chiefs: George Hendy’s double powers Phil Dowson’s side to the title
Henry Pollock ensured George Furbank got the leaving party he deserved as Northampton Saints claimed their second Prem title in three...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoPeter Jackson: It was a fitting end to James Lowe’s Ireland odyssey
Peter Jackson reflects on James Lowe’s emotional Leinster farewell, the contract dispute that ended his Ireland career and the challenge of...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoExeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade catches England boss Steve Borthwick’s eye
Steve Borthwick has been monitoring the progress of Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs all season and their resurgence could be good news...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoAdam Radwan back in England contention after Leicester Tigers revival
Adam Radwan has put himself back in England contention after an impressive season for Leicester Tigers reignited hopes of adding to...
Autumn Internationals
Jamie George: Henry Pollock’s self-belief is inspiring for England
International Rugby
George North signs off with a try double for Barbarians against Wales
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