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Latest News

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Baxter lands Goedhals for Chiefs

EXETER have signed England-qualified forward Andre Goedhals from South African side Pumas on a deal that runs until the summer of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

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Wales boss Steve Tandy keeps door open for Taulupe Faletau despite Nations Championship snub

The 35-year-old has his sights set on a fourth World Cup, with Tandy insisting the door remains open if he can...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Ex England U20 player gets Ireland call

IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell, below, has called up Ulster duo Jamie Benson and James McNabney for the first time ahead...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Christian Wade scores in the corner for Newcastle Red Bulls

Club Rugby

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Newcastle Red Bulls 17-3 Sale Sharks: Ace Christian Wade matches Prem try scoring record

The English winger crossed for his 101st Premiership try as Newcastle ended their winless start to the season with a commanding...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

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Harlequins vs Saracens: George Furbank and Marcus Smith fired up for derby day

George Furbank believes his understanding with Marcus Smith can help revive Harlequins’ season as they prepare to face London rivals Saracens...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Harlequins vs Saracens: Theo Dan aims to prove he deserves another England shot

The Saracens hooker is determined to force his way back into England contention, with the 2027 World Cup firmly in his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Don’t rush Hendy, his defence needs work

THE siren call for England to pick George Hendy for the Nations Championship, which sounded soon after Northampton’s 28-12 European Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Billy Searle playing for Leicester Tigers

Club Rugby

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Billy Searle: I’ve found my feet at Leicester Tigers

The 30-year-old has settled at Welford Road after spells in France and believes his best rugby is still ahead of him...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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O’Driscoll and Mauger a devastating pairing

DREAMTEAM ALEX GROVE, THE FORMER SCOTLAND, WORCESTER WARRIORS, EDINBURGH, BIRMINGHAM MOSELEY AND COVENTRY CENTRE, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Van Rensburg’s new Bristol deal

ENGLAND centre Ben-hard Janse van Rensburg has signed a new contract with Bristol Bears. “I’ve really enjoyed the way we play...

By The Rugby Paper Team

George Furbank scores at the death for Northampton Saints

Chris Hewett

/ 3 weeks ago

Chris Hewett: It is time for the Prem to listen to Yogi Berra’s wisdom

Chris Hewett argues the Prem cannot afford to wait for expansion, urging rugby chiefs to embrace bold thinking and open up...

By Chris Hewett

Letters

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Dallaglio deserves far more support

I KNOW people should be careful with their finances but it was sad to read about Lawrence Dallaglio selling his rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Stormers’ Leolin Zas in action against Bristol Bears, who fielded a youthful side for their Champions Cup opener in Cape Town.

Columnists

/ 3 weeks ago

Peter Jackson: Champions Cup has lost its winning formula

Peter Jackson argues the Champions Cup has lost the magic that made it rugby’s premier club competition, with weakened pool stages,...

By Peter Jackson

Features

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Paul Rees: Cavaliers and Roundheads – rugby’s battle between driving mauls and high-scoring games

Paul Rees investigates the big divide splitting the game: high-scoring romps or a feast of driving mauls.

By Paul Rees

Latest News

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Mitchell: TMO standard needs to be improved

HEAD coach John Mitchell was critical post-match saying the referee Aurélie Groizeleau did not have a connection to the TMO. Heading...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sophie de Goede celebrates a second-half try for Canada against England

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Canada 31-22 England: Sophie de Goede leads the way as Red Roses lose again

Sophie de Goede’s hat-trick helped Canada seal a historic series win as England’s attacking struggles and defensive frailties were exposed again.

By Ben Jaycock

Why England’s defeats cannot be blamed on the PWR having too many Canadian players

Columnists

/ 3 weeks ago

Vicky Macqueen: Losing now could be best thing for England

Former England and Saracens full-back and ex-Leicester Tigers head coach Vicky Macqueen MBE explains why losing to Canada could be the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Christian Wade on his way to scoring another try for Newcastle Red Bulls.

Columnists

/ 3 weeks ago

Tom Varndell: Christian Wade’s try-scoring feats in the Prem are so impressive

Tom Varndell reflects on Christian Wade equalling the Prem all-time try-scoring record, the evolution of the competition and the challenges facing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Mike Haywood playing for Northampton Saints.

Features

/ 3 weeks ago

My Life in Rugby: Mike Haywood – In my mind, I had no plan other than to play rugby

Mike Haywood, the former Northampton Saints and England U20 hooker, now head coach at Colchester, reflects on his life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Malan fights back from freak accident

By SIMON THOMAS AS he lay on the Toulouse turf looking down at his horrifically damaged ankle, Le Roux Malan feared...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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YOUNG GUNS

DOMHANSON SALE & ENGLAND U20 SCRUM-HALF DOM Hanson’s journey from the sidelines to scoring on his England Under-20s debut against France...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Wallabies call up for tyro No.9 Wilson

EXTRA NEWS TEDDY Wilson, the son of former Wallabies captain and 1999 Rugby World Cup winner David Wilson, has been named...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Top 14

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Ward’s in as Galthie

FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON France’s men’s rugby side, it is safe to say, is fairly well blessed with centres. Nicolas Depoortere,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ben Jaycock and Sarah Rendell examine Canada’s rapid rise, England’s response ahead of Friday’s rematch and the key talking points ahead of the new PWR season.

Club Rugby

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The Rugby Paper Roundup: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ends! Canada’s rise, WXV & PWR season preview

Ben Jaycock and Sarah Rendell examine Canada’s rapid rise, England’s response ahead of Friday’s rematch and the key talking points ahead...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Max Malins hails Brendan Venter and Tomos Williams impact at Saracens

Saracens full-back Max Malins explains how Brendan Venter and Tomos Williams can help Saracens in their bid for a seventh Prem...

By Adam Hathaway

Autumn Internationals

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Ben Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery

Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer is determined to make up for lost time after injury limited his role at the 2019 tournament...

By Adam Hathaway

Club Rugby

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Max Llewellyn: Gloucester are genuine Prem title contenders

Wales centre Max Llewellyn backs Gloucester to maintain their strong start in the Prem as they prepare for a fierce West...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Champions Cup

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Gloucester chief Chris Boyd rues missed opportunity against Champions Cup holders Bordeaux

Chris Boyd admits Gloucester let a golden opportunity slip after drawing 36-36 with back-to-back European champions Bordeaux-Begles at Kingsholm.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Canada’s Alysha Corrigan leaps into the arms of Taylor Perry as they celebrate their win over England

Latest News

/ 4 weeks ago

Canada 24-21 England: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ended by Maple Leafs

Canada stunned world champions England with a dramatic 24-21 victory in Toronto, as Shoshanah Seumanutafa’s late try ended the Red Roses’...

By Ben Jaycock

Gloucester No.8/flanker Will Trenholm celebrates at the final whistle on Friday night

Columnists

/ 4 weeks ago

Nick Cain: Soaring elation as Gloucester-Bordeaux clash revives the Champions Cup

Nick Cain hails Gloucester’s thrilling draw with Bordeaux Begles as proof the European Cup can still soar, while calling for a...

By Nick Cain

Former Sale Sharks second row Hyron Andrews

Champions Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

La Rochelle and Lions fall silent to remember Hyron Andrews

La Rochelle and Lions united in tribute to former Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly in France on Friday...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jamie Dobie dives over to score for Glasgow Warriors

Champions Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

Sale Sharks 27-47 Glasgow Warriors: Scottish outfit put on a show to sink Alex Sanderson’s men

Sale Sharks struggled to contain Glasgow Warriors as seven tries condemned Alex Sanderson’s side to a heavy defeat in emotional circumstances...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Archie van der Flier has already played for England A but his cousin Josh plays for Ireland.

Champions Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

Pau vs Leicester Tigers: Archie van der Flier – I’m learning a lot from Mako Vunipola

Archie van der Flier is relishing the chance to test himself against Europe’s best as Leicester Tigers begin their Champions Cup...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Cathal Forde (centre) celebrates after scoring Connacht’s second try.

Champions Cup

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Connacht 45-36 Saracens: Sarries fall short in a see-saw battle

Saracens led 12-0 but could not sustain their early momentum, with seven tries from Connacht leaving Maro Itoje’s side empty-handed in...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Tom Hooper starts in the second row for Exeter Chiefs

Champions Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

Toulouse vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter urges his side to embrace French giants challenge

Rob Baxter wants Exeter Chiefs to embrace the challenge of facing six-time French champions Toulouse as they return to Europe’s top...

By Ben Jaycock

No.10 Adam Hastings ran the show for Montpellier

Champions Cup

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Bath 14-32 Montpellier: Adam Hastings runs rings around Johann van Graan’s side

Adam Hastings punished his former club as Montpellier outclassed a lethargic Bath side, scoring three second-half tries to pull off a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Lucas Schmid starts at No.8 for Harlequins

Challenge Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

Harlequins vs Vannes: Lucas Schmid is ready to roar for Quins

Harlequins youngster Lucas Schmid gets his first European start at No.8 against Vannes, hoping to help lift the mood at The...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 4 weeks ago

Formidable Warriors fight back to leave Hartpury on the floor

By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Hartpury ............28pts Tries: Denty 4, Powell 18, Smith 50 Conversions: Bazalgette 5, 50, Penalties: Bazalgette 31, 40, 77...

By The Rugby Paper Team