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Latest News

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What’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 17/09/23

Last weekend saw a thrilling start to the Rugby World Cup, and you can find all the action from the latest...

By Nick Powell

Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

Six Nations statement: Committee, date named for Billy Vunipola hearing

The following week will be a busy day for England on the independent disciplinary hearing front, with both Billy Vunipola and...

By Sam Emery

Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

One Game In: Who Are Stacking Up As RWC Favourites?

Most nations have played a match in the Rugby World Cup now, with all the favourites having done so. But has...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Brilliant Ford has the drop on Pumas

From ADAM HATHAWAY England, down to 14 men within three minutes of the kick-off, put in a performance of guts, determination...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

We must promote game – Skivington

By PAUL REES George Skivington has called for the game in England to put its best face, and voice, forward and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Baxter admits Exeter will need to change

By JON NEWCOMBE ROB Baxter admits Exeter’s keep-ball tactics are a thing of the past as they look to remodel their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Randall out to get Bristol motoring

By PAUL REES Harry Randall is using his disappointment at missing out on the World Cup to ensure Bristol make a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Raiwalui has transformed Fiji, says old mate Gough

By ROB COLE IF Fiji get off to a flyer at the World Cup and beat Wales in Bordeaux today, then...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

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27-point Ford helps England rediscover their soul

From NICK CAIN at Stade de Marseille England ............................. 27pts Penalties: Ford 10, 46, 54, 59, 66, 75 Drop-goals: Ford 27,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

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Where does this leave Farrell?

PAUL REES Steve Borthwick tore up his playbook with the team he selected to face Argentina and his boldness saw a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

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When you go down to 14, it’s flight or fight… and England fought

BRENDAN GALLAGHER SOMETIMES a little adversity does you good and it certainly sparked a reaction from England in Marseille last night....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Sweeney leaves his chair empty

WORLD CUP DIARY ENGLAND landed in Le Touquet last Thursday and were immediately welcomed by the locals, including the mayor at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Allez Angleterre – for now…

THE road up to England’s Holiday Inn digs in Le Touquet was decorated with shirts emblazoned with the entire squad’s names...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Hoteliers are quick to cash in

ENGLAND moved to Marseille on Thursday as their fans flocked to the town with Scots, South Africans and Argentineans – and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

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Cleaves on song as Quins run riot

By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins ......................54pts Tries: Cleaves 2, 36, 38; Trenholm 7, 12; Bradley 17, Slevin 63, Zheng 80 Conversions: Slevin...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

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Saracens left stunned as Coventry grab the glory

By DAVID LAWRENCE Coventry ............................28pts Tries: Ma’asi 16, Wand 39, Hutler 44, Pellegrini 80 Conversions: Pellegrini 16, 39, 44, 80 Saracens...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Pirates make Bath battle all the way

By MIKE SINCLAIR Cornish Pirates ........... 23pts Tries: Grubb 27, Trewin 64, Moyle 76 Conversions: Jenkins 65 Penalties: Pittman 8, 23...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

Cipriani’s spat more suited to Colosseum

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED ONE of these fine days, with the grace of God and a following wind, a World Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

Too many clubs, not enough players

If it ever turns out that the governing body at Twickenham has a monopoly on rugby wisdom, we are all up...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

It’s time for islanders to prove their worth

Analysis >> Paul Rees says Bill Beaumont's slow but steady approach as chairman of World Rugby is seeing its reward WORLD...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Jeffrey: This Scottish side the best ever

WHEN the Scotland squad arrived in Nice last week, they were greeted by John Jeffrey, a flanker who was part of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Too costly to dismiss Borthwick

The RFU can’t afford to sack Steve Borthwick even if they wanted to, with the under-performing England boss in line for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Retired? No, I’m available, says Cipriani

BY NEIL FISSLER Danny Cipriani will consider any offers to continue his playing career despite not pulling on his boots for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Baxter: I’d have stuck by Luke

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that he was ready to step in and offer Luke Cowan-Dickie the chance of staying...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Moore agrees Saints deal

Northampton Saints have handed former London Irish back row Izzy Moore a short-term contract after he joined the club on trial....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

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Dai Watkins, a magnet for every hit-man in north

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW David Watkins used to be fond of telling two anecdotes from his bruising...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Young Gun

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Young Guns: Harlequins and England U18 scrum-half Lucas Friday

Lucas Friday starred for Jonathan Pendlebury’s England U18s in their tour of South Africa this summer and is aiming to progress...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Schools / Universities

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Martinovic: We need to focus on state schools

Alan Martinovic fears that the England Rugby player development pathway recently criticised by Eddie Jones will run into more difficulties if...

By The Rugby Paper Team

My Life in Rugby

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My Life in Rugby with Junior Paramore: ‘Nothing comes easy in life…You have to work’

The former Samoa, Bedford and Gloucester number eight talks about his life in the game GROWING up, I preferred indoor sports;...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

Plans For The 2024 Super League Season Continue As Clubs Shake Up Their Squads

Thursday turned into a bit of a busy day again for fans of Super League Rugby sides, and with the 2023...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

What’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 10/09/23

And we’re off! The Rugby World Cup finally gets started on Friday, and you can find action from France vs New...

By Nick Powell

Argentina won't host Rugby World Cup in 2027

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Series 3, Episode 7: Rugby World Cup Preview with Jeremy Guscott

Here. We. Go. The Rugby World Cup 2023 is upon us, and we can’t wait! It’s time to look ahead the...

By Jeremy Guscott

Rugby Paper News

/ 2 years ago

2023 Rugby World Cup Preview and Predictions

The 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday the 8th of September as host nation France takes on the favourites...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Dallaglio: Get rid of this siege mentality

By GARY FITZGERALD England's failing stars have been ordered to cut out the “siege mentality” and begin “owning their performances”. World...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Dowson: Things are going to get better

By PAUL REES Premiership clubs get their season underway this weekend with Northampton’s director of rugby Phil Dowson looking confident that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Van Rensburg ready to rumble for Bristol

By PAUL REES When Benhard Janse van Rensburg became available after London Irish folded in June, Pat Lam wasted no time...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Willis aiming to be the local villain

By ADAM HATHAWAY Jack Willis headed back to France on Thursday with England aiming to go from local hero to villain...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Warburton: Ball in play time ‘crucial’ in France

By BEN JAYCOCK Sam Warburton believes fitness and management of ball in play time could be the difference in this World...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Flying Fijians ready to take on the world

By NICK POWELL Fiji winger Jiuta Wainiqolo says his side are not feeling any pressure as they prepare for their critical...

By The Rugby Paper Team

My Life in Rugby

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My Life in Rugby with Duncan Hodge: ‘It was great to score all 19 points v England’

The former Scotland, Edinburgh, Leeds and Watsonians fly-half talks about his life in the game I WAS a mad-keen cricketer growing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

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Healy sorry to be joining Crocks XV

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW After 14 years at the sharp end of Test combat, Cian Healy never...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 2 years ago

Dupont’s in mood to prove he is the best

By JAMES HARRINGTON FRANCE Coach: Fabien Galthie Captain: Antoine Dupont Fly-half Romain Ntamack, loosehead Cyril Baille, centre Jonathan Danty and, now,...

By The Rugby Paper Team