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Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring a try against Ireland

Chris Hewett

/ 1 month ago

Chris Hewett: Wingers who light up the greatest show

The key ingredients of a successful World Cup are few in number but broad in sweep: a critical mass of genuinely...

By Chris Hewett

Columnists

/ 1 month ago

Peter Jackson: Peter Squires, a true local hero

Peter Squires shall forever stand out among England’s true all-rounders, the first county cricketer to play a Test match for the...

By Peter Jackson

Columnists

/ 1 month ago

Peter Jackson: Iceberg ahead! Wales in mountainous seas

Before Antoine Dupont raised the art to new levels of excellence, a succession of Napoleonic scrum-halves scarcely any taller than the...

By Peter Jackson

Wales trudge off after Six Nations defeat by England at Twickenham last weekend

Features

/ 1 month ago

Paul Rees: Wales needs to rediscover its old rivalries to help the National side

Paul Rees argues that it's time for the regional game to be shown the same concern as the national team...

By Paul Rees

Features

/ 1 month ago

My Life in Rugby: Augustin Slowik – Promotions are the real deal

Augustin Slowik, the former Bristol Bears, Worcester, Eastern Suburbs, London Scottish, Jersey Reds, Nice and Blackheath full-back, reflects on his life...

By Ben Jaycock

News Extra

/ 1 month ago

Gulley believes Exeter’s best yet to come

By JOSEPH TERRY EXETER University loose-head Tom Gulley believes his team will show they have the most heart in BUCS Super...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 month ago

YOUNG GUNS

TATE WILLIAMS HARLEQUINS BACK ROWER Versatile back rower Tate Williams is embracing the next step of his development after breaking into...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Scotland’s firefighter to retire

HARLEQUINS captain Jade Konkel will end her playing career at the of the season. The 32-year-old back row – who won...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Feature

/ 1 month ago

Joe Santamaria: Chile flyer Nicolás Saab leads Pablo Lemoine’s new generation

In a year full of groundbreaking moments, Chile’s 20-year-old flyer Nicolás Saab carved out a few of his own in 2025.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Tommy Freeman during an England training session

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations news: England’s Tommy Freeman braced for Murrayfield hostility

Tommy Freeman has got used to the home comforts of Allianz Stadium but insists he is ready for the hostile atmosphere...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Joe Heyes during England’s win over Australia on Saturday

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations news: Joe Heyes has no Lions regrets as England prop prepares for Murrayfield battle

In a parallel universe, Joe Heyes might have finished last summer Down Under with the British & Irish Lions, but the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

England play their second match of the autumn against Fiji at Twickenham

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

New 2026 Six Nations Supercomputer: England projected for Grand Slam glory

Following a dramatic opening weekend of the 2026 Six Nations, data analysts at betting comparison site FindSisterSites have updated their original...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

George Ford confident England can rise to Murrayfield challenge against Scotland

George Ford believes England’s preparation and growing momentum have them well placed to tackle one of the toughest assignments in Test...

By Ben Jaycock

Featured

/ 1 month ago

Alex Mitchell expecting Scotland backlash as England target statement win

England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is braced for a fierce response from Scotland when the old rivals collide on Saturday, with the...

By Ben Jaycock

Ireland look dejected after their 36-14 Six Nations opening loss to France.

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations news: What Ireland learned against France, who Andy Farrell picks for Italy and the No.10 question

In the last year, Ireland have only lost four of their twelve matches. Once to New Zealand in Chicago, again to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the king of rugby compilations, Andrew Forde, to break down the biggest stories heading into Round Two of the Six Nations.

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

New Rugby Paper Roundup: “Henry Pollock is made for YouTube” – Six Nations Round Two ft Andrew Forde

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the king of rugby compilations,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Arundell breaks free to score England’s opening try against Wales

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations news: Round two predictions as Ireland face Italy and England head to Murrayfield

Round one of the Men’s Six Nations has been and gone, but immediately we shift our attention to round two, beginning...

By Will Judd

England’s Maro Itoje during a training session at Pennyhill Park on Monday

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations news: Maro Itoje back as England captain for game against Scotland

Maro Itoje will lead England into Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland after being restored to the starting XV for the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Scotland’s dejected players look on in disbelief as Italy celebrate a famous win in the Roman rain

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Six Nations news: What we learned about every team from round one

The first round of the Men’s Six Nations has been completed, with France, Italy and England picking up victories.

By Will Judd

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Jamie George: Calcutta Cup is next goal for England after Six Nations win over Wales

Jamie George hailed England’s seven-try demolition of Wales, citing his side’s display as the perfect platform to end their Murrayfield losing...

By Ben Jaycock

Gregor Townsend insists he’s still the right man to lead Scotland

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Gregor Townsend wants to stay on as Scotland boss despite Six Nations setback

Scotland crashed to defeat in Rome yesterday to heap more pressure on head coach Gregor Townsend ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: England are sharpening a ruthless edge

England enjoyed a record championship victory over Wales at the ground that used to be called Twickenham, but it was ultimately...

By Paul Rees

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Ben Kay: England and France squad depth could decide 2026 Six Nations

England World Cup winner Ben Kay believes the outcome of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash could prove the defining moment in the...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Alan Dickens leaving Newcastle Red Bulls; Gregor Townsend denies he will take over

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens will leave the club at the end of the season.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Richards takes up Norfolk challenge

FORMER Leicester, Harlequins and Newcastle boss Dean Richards has become director of rugby at amateur club Wymondham in Norfolk. Since leaving...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Tommy Freeman scores England’s seventh try yesterday

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Tommy Freeman welcomes midfield switch as England’s wingers set the pace

Tommy Freeman has welcomed his move into midfield because he claims he can’t keep up with England’s current crop of fast...

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Alex Mitchell compares George Ford to Rodri as England eye Six Nations glory

Alex Mitchell revealed teaming up with George Ford is just like playing with Rodri – the Manchester City and Spanish superstar.

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Stick with Steward at 15 – Foden

By AMELIE CLAYDON FORMER England fullback Ben Foden believes Freddie Steward remains the country’s safest option at full-back, despite increasing competition...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Arundell running rings around Wales at Twickenham yesterday

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

England 48-7 Wales: Henry Arundell hat-trick sparks Red Rose Six Nations romp

Henry Arundell answered Steve Borthwick’s clarion call for England to go for Six Nations gold with a first-half hat-trick, which saw...

By Nick Cain

Louis Lynagh enjoys scoring Italy’s opener

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Italy 18-15 Scotland: Azzurri beat the deluge to stun Scots with Six Nations victory

Pressure continues to intensify on Gregor Townsend as, on the second wettest day in Rome’s history since records began, Italy caused...

By Ben Jaycock

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Nick Cain: The Doyen, in whose shadow we all stand

There was a Grand Canyon of a gap in the ranks of the rugby union writers assembled at Twickenham to report...

By Nick Cain

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Searle shows his worth

Flair: Billy Searle in action for England A on Friday night BILLY Searle’s had more clubs than most people hot breakfasts,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Matthieu Jalibert celebrates against Ireland.

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Nick Cain: Slam these adverts into touch before it’s too late

France were in devastating form against Ireland in Paris on Thursday night, but there was a potentially more devastating force at...

By Nick Cain

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

England have plenty in reserve up front

■By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland XV .........................14pts Tries: Gleeson 23, Kenny 38 Conversions: Frawley 24, 38 England A ......................... 52pts Tries: Roots...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

We came together well, says coach

ENGLAND A boss Mark Mapletoft was pleased that his side executed a near perfect game plan in Limerick, and credited his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Friday on alert to lead the England fightback

By SAM JACKSON England ............................19pts Tries: Tonga’uiha 44, Staples 50, Worsnip 74 Conversions: Davidson 45, Pater 75 Wales ................................16pts Try: Emanuel...

By The Rugby Paper Team