All posts tagged "England"
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoHatley: Red card proved decisive
NEAL Hatley remained tight-lipped about Semesa Rokoduguni’s dismissal which proved so costly for Bath. The Bath coach, whose side have two...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoWe must make Italy offer they can’t refuse
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Hard as it is to sympathise with someone who shoots two men during dinner –a shameful waste...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWorld 12s gather pace as Lam calls for change
By PAUL REES PAT Lam believes the game is ripe for a shake-up driven by wealthy investors as attempts to introduce...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoCramp-free Burns runs riot in front of full house
By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ..........35pts Tries: Nadolo 13, 22; Montoya 31, Hegarty 58 Conversions: Burns 14, 23, 59 Penalties: 17, 43,...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoI was just glad to get on the pitch says six-club Ashton
CHRIS Ashton confessed he was just “grateful to be here” after his Leicester debut. The 34-year-old, who has now played for...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoArchie relishing his chance to fill big boots of Dombrandt
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Saracens v Harlequins AFTER back-to-back defeats, Archie White insists defending Premiership champions Harlequins have the necessary depth...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoShaw: Lozowski has huge appetite to get better
By PAUL REES Hunger: Alex Lozowski SARACENS have become used to this stage of the season when they have to cope...
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Features
/ 4 years agoSuddenly the wonders of Rome hold perils for Eddie
NICK CAIN ASSESSES THE ANSWERS ENGLAND MUST PROVIDE AGAINST ITALY TODAY IF England stick with the excuse-ridden mindset post- Murrayfield that...
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Features
/ 4 years agoGhiraldini: Italy need more ball carriers to give momentum
IN THE first four of Leonardo Ghiraldini’s Test appearances against England (2008-2013), Italy managed to get a losing bonus point from...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS
Sarah Rendell takes a weekly look at some important women players ROCHELLE CLARK THIS WEEK... SARACENS LOOSE-HEAD PROP Rochelle “Rocky” Clark...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 4 years agoEngland need to stay calm to land KO punch
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THERE are moments in games like England were involved in last weekend at Murrayfield...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoQuins duo could be so deadly says Eddie
By GARY FITZGERALD EDDIE Jones is banking on that special Harlequins factor to help England “light up Rome” and revive his...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTon-up Biggar: One of my best wins
Done it! Liam Williams punches the air in celebration as Wales win the decisive penalty PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Biggar hit...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoKick for points, Ben – this isn’t a Prem game!
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK TOM Curry should have no shortage of helpers, or advice, as England’s embryo...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoCan Ireland win in Paris without Sexton?
Ireland take on France in Saturday’s late fixture without their captain Johnny Sexton after the fly half was ruled out of...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTommaso Allan positive about the future of Italian rugby
Tommaso Allan is confident in the future of Italian rugby, saying that there is a ‘New Italy‘. The topic and phrasing...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoEngland make six changes ahead of Italy clash as Jones aims to ‘light up Rome’
Eddie Jones makes six changes to his starting XV ahead of the trip to Italy, as Alex Dombrandt and Harry Randall...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWales aiming to bounce back from Ireland defeat with visit of Scotland
By BEN JAYCOCK Jac Morgan makes his international debut as Wales host Scotland in the Six Nations at the Principality Stadium...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Two
The Rugby Paper Podcast returns for its second podcast. This week, host Oliver Little is joined by special guest Tommaso Allan. The...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWales v Scotland Team News: Wales give debut to Jac Morgan
Six Nations holders Wales host Scotland on Saturday as they look to kick start their campaign after last weekend’s disappointing defeat...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEngland to host Barbarians at Twickenham
England will play Barbarian F.C. at Twickenham Stadium this summer. Ahead of their summer tour to Australia, Eddie Jones‘ side will...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast
The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this Thursday with another bumper episode to get you ready for the second round of Six...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoChris Ashton joins Leicester Tigers on short-term contract
Leicester Tigers have signed dual-international Chris Ashton on a short-term contract. The 34-year-old joins Tigers from Worcester Warriors having previously...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoJones gives fascinating insight into how his coaching team operates
Eddie Jones has given an insight into how his coaching team operate on a Test week and how they’ve reacted to...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoJoe Launchbury is recalled to England squad
Eddie Jones confirmed this lunchtime that Wasps' Joe Launchbury would replace the injured Lewis Ludlam in the England squad ahead of...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoEddie: I’ll copy Rassie and make a ref video
From ADAM HATHAWAY at Murrayfield EDDIE Jones threatened to produce a Rassie Erasmus style video as England crashed and burned at...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoEngland are torpedoed by Eddie’s call on subs
By NICK CAIN Scotland ............20pts Tries: White 18, Penalty 66 Conversions: Russell 19 Penalties: Russell 41, 72 England ..............17pts Tries: Smith...
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Shane Williams
/ 4 years agoBrilliant Basham is one reason to be cheerful
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Outstanding: Taine Basham scores PICTURE: Getty Images Must start: Ross Moriarty Let’s face it, that...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoIntercept try keeps Durham one clear of Exeter
BUCS ROUND-UP By BEN JAYCOCK DURHAM remain at the top of BUCS table after their 30-17 away win over third place...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoFickou feels it’s France’s year at last
By JAMES HARRINGTON PREVIEW... France v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stade de France GAEL Fickou admits pressure is mounting on the...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoBetsen backing Les Bleus for Grand Slam glory
By BEN JAYCOCK Confident: Serge Betsen SERGE Betsen believes France can go unbeaten in this year’s tournament. Les Bleus have not...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoArundell’s pace puts frighteners on Scots
By BEN JAYCOCK Scotland............24pts Tries: Leatherbarrow 13, 31; Melville 45, Hiddleston 80+3 Conversions: Townsend 33, 85 England..............41pts Tries: Arundell 23, Knight...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoAckermann ‘the beast’ swings it to Gloucester
By ROGER PANTING Gloucester........24pts Tries: Ackermann 15, 79; Thorley 47 Conversions: Evans 15, 47; Hastings 79 Penalties: Hastings 72 London Irish...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoManu’s back to provide firepower off the bench
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Harlequins v Sale Sharks Today. Kick-off 1pm, Twickenham Stoop AFTER a win against Leicester and a manof-the-match...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoThese late, late shows are a test of nerve
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Funny places, rugby Press boxes. It was comedy gold, listening to the antediluvian correspondent of a middle-market...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoMoney alone can’t buy success
PAUL REES SPEAKS TO PREMIERSHIP DIRECTORS OF RUGBY ABOUT THE SALARY CAP CUTS As Pat Lam wrestles with the question whether...
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Letters
/ 4 years agoNorth needs a thriving Counties scene
SEVERAL seasons ago, West Hartlepool were in the upper echelons of English rugby, and able to field England internationals, thanks to...
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Features
/ 4 years agoAbsent stars level the playing field
COLIN BOAG Enthralling: Wasps come back to beat Exeter by a point yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images There’s a full programme of...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoOllie’s England call up spurs fit-again Loader
By GARY FITZGERALD THE spring is back in Ben Loader’s stride and the smile back on his face...now he aims...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 4 years agoInjury-hit Sarries see off battling Quins
By MATT MERRITT Harlequins................ 8 Saracens.................22 SARACENS put in a battling performance to come out on top in front of more...
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Features
/ 4 years agoDollar still on the money in Scotland
Brendan Gallagher brings his series on rugby’s great schools to an end at Dollar DOLLAR not only boast one of the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 4 years agoWhat a stupid time to change the scrum laws!
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Wouldn’t you know it? Just days before the first major tournament with...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS
Sarah Rendell takes a weekly look at some important women players HOLLY AITCHISON THIS WEEK... SARACENS AND CENTRE Holly Aitchison’s rugby...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast predictions league
The Rugby Paper Podcast will be running a predictions league throughout the tournament. Here, guest Jeremy Guscott, columnists Brendan Gallagher and...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoScotland are red-hot favourites, says Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones has labelled Scotland as red-hot favourites ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield. With a depleted England side,...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWill Wales manage a repeat as Six Nations Champions?
Many countries across the globe have a long-standing mutual love for the sport of rugby. It is said that the sport...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast launches today!
The Rugby Paper are pleased to announce that we will be launching our first podcast today – The Rugby Paper Podcast....
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoThe Main Differences Between Rugby and American Football
Many people generally tend to mix rugby and American football without actually realizing these are two different sports. While at first...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoDuchess of Cambridge takes over from Harry as patron of English rugby
The Duchess of Cambridge has become the patron of English rugby, taking over from Prince Harry. Prince Harry handed back the...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCourtney Lawes out of Six Nations opener
Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of the Six Nations opener as Eddie Jones narrows his squad down to 29 players...
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