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England on their way to a record home defeat by Ireland in this year’s Six Nations

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Nick Cain: Detailed? Robust? No… It’s a farcical non-review

The RFU’s review into England’s 2026 Six Nations nosedive was a whitewash that told the English rugby public, and the media,...

By Nick Cain

Leigh Halfpenny starred for the Lions on their tour to Australia in 2013

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Peter Jackson: Leigh Halfpenny bravery wins royal approval

Peter Jackson pays tribute to Leigh Halfpenny’s courage, humility and unforgettable career, from his iconic Twickenham tackle to Lions glory and...

By Peter Jackson

Temo Matiu scoring for Bordeaux against Bath

Features

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: ‘Europe’ is a formidable mountain to conquer

Paul Rees looks at the challenges teams face on the road in the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup plus more...

By Paul Rees

Features

/ 2 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

CHARLIETAMANI NORTHAMPTON & ENGLAND U18 WING Charlie Tamani has emerged as the latest talent off the Finborough School production line. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 2 months ago

The day Rochy gave Merlene a shock

THE mention of certain names in our sporting village instantly results in a big smile and Tony Roche tops that list....

By The Rugby Paper Team

England flanker James Haskell - What a Flanker author

Features

/ 2 months ago

James Haskell interview: ‘You can lie to everyone else, but you can’t lie to yourself’

In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, James Haskell discusses goal setting, selection pressure, injury, mental strength and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Telegraph reporter and leading women’s rugby voice Fi Tomas to preview Round Four of the Women’s Six Nations.

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Is England’s dominance hurting the Women’s Six Nations? ft Fi Tomas

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Telegraph reporter and leading women’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

England head coach Steve Borthwick arriving before the Guinness Men’s Six Nations match against Ireland at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into the 2027 Rugby World Cup after review

Steve Borthwick has been backed by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to lead England into next year’s Rugby World Cup following...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Leinster’s Jack Conan powers over for the opening try

Champions Cup

/ 2 months ago

Leinster 29-25 Toulon: Leo Cullen’s side hold on to keep the French side at bay

Leinster’s bid for a fifth star to end their eight-year Champions Cup title drought rolls on after securing a place in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Bath centre Ollie Lawrence is back and available to Steve Borthwick

Champions Cup

/ 2 months ago

Ollie Lawrence: Bath have got the tools to be kings of Europe

Ollie Lawrence reckons it is time for Bath to take things to new heights in today’s Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles.

By Adam Hathaway

Challenge Cup

/ 2 months ago

Ulster 29-12 Exeter Chiefs: Nathan Doak leads the charge as Rob Baxter’s side are taken apart

Nathan Doak inspired Ulster to reach their first Challenge Cup final as they produced a commanding display to dismantle Exeter Chiefs...

By Ben Jaycock

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of England’s match against Wales

Challenge Cup

/ 2 months ago

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso suffers injury concern as Exeter Chiefs exit Europe

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso looked to be knocked unconscious following a collision with Ireland international Jacob Stockdale during Exeter Chiefs’ Challenge...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Gloucester & Wales centre Max Llewellyn is looking to strike double top

Max Llewellyn is on a double mission heading down the final straight of a frustrating and difficult season for both him...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Leicester Tigers back rower Joaquín Moro in action

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Joaquín Moro: I had no doubts that Leicester Tigers were the club for me

Joe Santamaria talks to Joaquín Moro, the Leicester Tigers flanker who is following in some famous footsteps.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Freddie Steward in action for Leicester Tigers

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Leicester Tigers & England full-back Freddie Steward insists he is ignoring the internet trolls

Freddie Steward has learned not to get wound up by keyboard warriors as he winds himself up for a big finish...

By Adam Hathaway

Champions Cup

/ 2 months ago

Bordeaux Begles vs Bath: We have the belief to do the job – Beno Obano

Beno Obano believes Bath can upset the odds today and knock the champions out of Europe.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Peter Jackson: Pair of Wasps on a collision course

When Wasps went bust with debts of £95m and all 167 employees lost their jobs, a redundant pair of England internationals...

By Peter Jackson

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Gabriel Ibitoye is enjoying a licence to entertain with Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears wing Gabriel Ibitoye is one of the Premiership’s most swashbuckling players, but his daring and adventure, as well as...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Williams is ruled out of Six Nations

WALES captain Kate Williams, below, will miss the remainder of the Six Nations with the leg injury that forced her to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Domachowski off to Scarlets

WALES prop Corey Domachowksi will join Scarlets at the end of the season from Cardiff to help fill the void left...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Coaching duo join Tigers

LEICESTER Tigers have brought in Craig Childs and Rod Seib into their senior coaching set-up for next season. The pair will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Red Bulls tempt West to join from Saints

NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed former England U20s prop Tom West from Northampton on a one-year deal. The 30-year-old loose-head will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 months ago

DREAMTEAM

RACHAEL BURFORD, THE FORMER ENGLAND, HARLEQUINS AND RICHMOND CENTRE, SELECTS THE BEST XV SHE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. Vickii...

By The Rugby Paper Team

George North carrying Israel Folau on the British & Irish Lions tour in 2013

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Wales legend George North decides it is the ‘right time’ to call it a day

Wales and British & Irish Lions great George North will retire at the end of the season after an injury-hit spell...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 months ago

Time to provide a better defence

WHEN Super Rugby began in the southern hemisphere in the 1990s, its high scores were castigated for seeming to treat defence...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Babcock Trophy

/ 2 months ago

Over a pie and a pint, the Five Nations was saved

LONG after his improbable conversion from ball-boy at Hampden Park for Queen’s Park FC to international rugby referee, Allan Hosie played...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Will Genia playing for Australia against the Lions in 2013

Features

/ 2 months ago

My Life in Rugby: Will Genia – 100 Aussie caps is my career highlight

Will Genia, the former Australia, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels, Stade Francais & Kintetsu Liners scrum-half, reflects on his life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Features

/ 2 months ago

Ealing keep on building

EALING Trailfinders have strengthened their squad with a raft of new signings, including prop PJ Sheck, back rower Harry Taylor, winger...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 months ago

Warriors sign pair of props

EXTRA NEWS WORCESTER Warriors have signed props Joe Jones and Jack Dickinson to negate the loss of Lyon-bound Tim Hoyt. Jones...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 months ago

Could you hold my Woodbine now, Allan?

ALLAN Hosie, one of Scotland’s best-ever referees and then a formidable administrator after hanging up the whistle, has died aged 80....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

KEEVYFITZPATRICK LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING LOCK Keevy Fitzpatrick admits her rise through the ranks has come quicker than she ever imagined after breaking...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

England have no answer as Buttimer puts Ireland on top

WOMEN’S U21 SIX NATIONS By PAUL EDDISON TWO tries from Beth Buttimer helped Ireland to an historic 41-40 win over England...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Grayson heads to Edinburgh

EXTRA NEWS EDINBURGH have signed former England U20 fly-half James Grayson on a one-year deal from Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars. The 27-year-old...

By The Rugby Paper Team