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Nick Cain

/ 3 years ago

England A need to face ‘real’ Portugal

NICK CAIN Portugal face multiple champions Georgia in the Rugby Europe final at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris today, and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

U20 Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Band of brothers grab the glory

By BEN JAYCOCK France...............................31pts Tries: Ferte 12, Gourgues 24, Carbonneau 26, Castro 45 Conversions: Reus 13, 25, 27, 46 Penalties: Reus...

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Nick Cain

/ 3 years ago

We need to make most of this team

NICK CAIN The England U20s won their first Six Nations title since 2021 with a tremendous second-half effort in which they...

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U20 Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Double for Sheahan but Ireland miss out on claiming third title in a row

By NICK JACOBS Ireland................................. 36pts Tries: McLaughlin 19, O’Connell 59, Sheahan 70, 80+2; Edogbo 76 Conversions: Murphy 21, 71, 77, 83...

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Letters

/ 3 years ago

We are heading in the right direction

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk ENGLAND’S win against Ireland...

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Letters

/ 3 years ago

This is why you write off England at your peril

FOR any rugby neutral, England-Ireland would have been the game of the tournament. Take away the rivalries/stakes/bragging rights and stripping the...

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Premiership

/ 3 years ago

We need strong finish – Ludlow

By PAUL REES Gloucester have been a cup team this season but skipper Lewis Ludlow is demanding a strong finish to...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

NFL sides look set to take punt on Mallinder

ON THE BLINDSIDE Harry Mallinder’s dream of winning an NFL contract has moved a step closer after the former England U20...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Vermeulen open to England offer

ON THE BLINDSIDE By GRANT SHUB Jacques Vermeulen, who is eligible for England having been in the UK since 2019, has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 3 years ago

Dream Team with Alex Day

The Bedford and former Cornish Pirates, Northampton & Saracens scrum-half chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1....

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Friendlies

/ 3 years ago

Five-star Bath run URC leaders ragged

Bath ....................35pts Tries: Cokanasiga 9, du Toit 34, Spencer 50, Muir 66, 75 Conversions: Bailey 10, 35, 51, 67; Worboys 76...

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Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

A stark reminder of rugby finances

CHRIS HEWETT Rugby's political scene is quite lively enough when the arguments are being conducted in a sporting echo chamber. When...

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Women's Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

We need to push on, says Easson

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Scotland Scotland head coach Bryan Easson wants his side to make a statement in the Six...

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Women's Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Red Roses in mood to make it six titles in a row

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: England Marlie Packer leads the England side aiming to make it six titles in a row....

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Women's Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Riffonneau’s going large as France seek first title in six years

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: France France are looking to topple England for the first time since their 2018 Grand Slam...

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Women's Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Cunningham puts faith in experience to support youth

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Wales Hannah Jones will lead a Wales squad full of experience with some exciting new young...

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Women's Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Bemand aims for World Cup spot

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Ireland Ireland are aiming to qualify for the World Cup with a good finish in the...

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Women's Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Giordano leads from front

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Italy Back rower Elisa Giordano captains the Azurre and will win her 66th cap against England...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 3 years ago

George the Great takes his final bow

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW On a Tuesday afternoon at Anfield in the late autumn of 1993, All...

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Peter Jackson

/ 3 years ago

Only a few can claim not to miss a minute

PETER JACKSON More than 200 players lined up on the starting grid for the Six Nations. Six weeks later, those going...

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Paul Rees

/ 3 years ago

All set for a race to the finish

With the Premiership resuming next weekend, Paul Rees looks at how the runners and riders are gearing up The Premiership resumes...

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My Life in Rugby

/ 3 years ago

I was thrilled to bits to be picked for England

My Life in Rugby with Magnus Lund - The former England, Sale and Biarritz flanker talks about his life in the...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 years ago

Lucky? No, that was pure skill

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THE sainted Antoine Dupont might be on a...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 years ago

Did that just happen? Five other jaw dropping moments

FRANS STEYN DROPPED GOAL (2010) The huge Bok centre was playing for Racing at Clermont. His side were trailing 14-12 when...

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English Championship

/ 3 years ago

Beating Ealing proves anything is possible

Matthew Luddington talks to London Scottish flanker Jack Ingall about combining work and play in the Championship ANECDOTES from rugby’s amateur...

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Jeff Probyn

/ 3 years ago

Now that’s what I call a performance, England

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME OKAY, I was wrong in my prediction a couple of weeks ago...

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Features

/ 3 years ago

Andrews signs up at Sale

RUGBY SHORTS SALE have signed Sharks lock Hyron Andrews on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The 28-year-old...

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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 3 years ago

Saitama make it a perfect 10 against Steelers

JAPAN LEAGUE ONE ROUND-UP By BEN JAYCOCK Saitama Wild Knights underscored their status as title favourites with an impressive 28-18 win...

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Young Gun

/ 3 years ago

Young Guns: Saracens & England U20 lock Olamide Sodeke

By BEN JAYCOCK Powerful second row Olamide Sodeke is earning plaudits for his ferocious defence during the U20s Six Nations but...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 17/03/24

As the men’s Six Nations draws to a close find action from Super Saturday and a preview of the women’s competition, getting...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Haskell: Time for England to prove a point against France

James Haskell has challenged England to prove their performance against Ireland was more than just a one-off. Victory over Grand Slam-chasing...

By Nick Powell

England & Saracens full-back Elliot Daly

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Daly recalled for Le Crunch with Roots and Tuilagi among substitutes

Preview: France vs England (Saturday, 8pm) England have recalled wing Elliot Daly for their final Six Nations match against France, with...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Unchanged Ireland host Scotland in Dublin decider

Preview: Ireland vs Scotland (Saturday, 4:45pm) Ireland have named an unchanged team as they host Scotland looking to secure back-to-back titles for only the second...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Series 3, Episode 29: Maxime Mermoz previews final round and shares bold views on France

It is time to look ahead to Six Nations super Saturday! The best Saturday of the year is upon us, and...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

North announces retirement to end 13-year international career

George North has announced that this Saturday’s match against Italy will be his last for Wales. North, 31, has made 121...

By Nick Powell

World

/ 3 years ago

Joseph third player confirmed by Barbarian F.C. for Killik Cup encounter

Jonathan Joseph will pull on the famous black and white hooped jersey of Barbarian F.C. for the first time in his...

By Nick Powell

Podcast

/ 3 years ago

Podcast reacts to stunning wins for England and Italy

What a weekend of rugby! The latest round of the 2024 Six Nations was without doubt its best so far, as...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

French fightback leaves Wales winless heading into final round

By TOM JEFFREYS Wales……………………………………………….24 Tries: Dyer 9, Williams 25, Roberts 43 Conversions: Costelow 10, 26, 45 Penalties: Costelow 2 France……………………………………………..45 Tries:...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

One of the greatest days ever – George

From ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Jamie George last night admitted that derailing Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes was one of the greatest...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Matavesi: We need to hit the ground running

By JON NEWCOMBE Northampton hooker Sam Matavesi wants normal service to be resumed after what has been “a weird year” in...

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Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Redshaw ready to lead from the front

By PAUL REES Ben Redshaw trained with England during last year’s World Cup before he had made his Newcastle debut, already...

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Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Fit-again Capstick looking for slice of the action

By MARK STEVENS Pizza boss Richard Capstick says he desperate for a slice of the action as Exeter ready themselves for...

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Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Smith’s drop of magic revives England

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham England.............................. 23pts Tries: Lawrence 4, Furbank 48, Earl 60 Conversions: Smith 61 Penalties: Ford 17 Drop...

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