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Once again, the French wizard calls the shots

PAUL REES Is there anything Antoine Dupont cannot do? Drop a goal with his left foot from his own half, perhaps?...

Collier fits the bill for NZ challenge

READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK England finished the Six Nations with a resurgence, but their next destination, New Zealand, is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Diamond Dupont is surrounded by stars

Match-winning moments, men, and money is what sets Toulouse apart. Foremost among those men is Antoine Dupont, whose brilliance earned him...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Series 3, Episode 39: Gordon D’Arcy – Champions Cup Final Preview

The highly-anticipated Champions Cup final takes place on Saturday afternoon with two European heavyweights, Leinster and Toulouse, set to provide a...

By Cam Stephens

Powell and Sharks looking to make European history

South African outfit the Sharks sit on the cusp of history, but Director of Rugby Neil Powell knows his team need...

By Cam Stephens

Young gun Baxter headlines Premiership Team of the Season

By Ben Jaycock Tyro Harlequins prop Fin Baxter is the headline selection in Premiership Rugby‘s 2023/24 team of the season which...

By Cam Stephens

Slade awarded Premiership Player of the Season

By BEN JAYCOCK Exeter Chiefs and England star Henry Slade has picked up the 2023/24 Premiership Rugby Player of the Season...

By Cam Stephens

Sinckler the latest England star to link up with BaaBaas

Kyle Sinckler is the latest England star to be included in Barbarian F.C.’s squad for this summer’s Killik Cup clash against...

By Nick Powell

Ludlow’s up for the Sharks challenge

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite suffering a 14-try whitewash last weekend and finishing second bottom in the Premiership for a second straight...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Big Ben strikes at right time for Sale

By PAUL REES Ben Curry is often referred to as the twin brother of Tom, the 50-cap England flanker who has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Steve’s call left Clarke out in the cold

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Steve Borthwick has been blasted for the way he axed a key member of England’s backroom staff. Jon...

By The Rugby Paper Team

We blew our chances to win, admits Thomas

By SIMON THOMAS Lions................. 34pts Tries: Venter 7, Q Horn 18, Tshituka 73, 79 Conversion: Nohamba 8, 19, Lombard 74, 80...

By Simon Thomas

Champions keep threepeat dream alive as Libbok fires wide

By GARY FITZGERALD Stormers........... 21pts Tries: Jantjies 27, Hartzenberg 79 Conversions: Libbok 29 Penalties: Libbok 3, 21, 45 La Rochelle ......22pts...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Moody fears an Ireland onslaught

By GARY FITZGERALD Lewis Moody fears “unstoppable” Ireland will deliver further bad news for England when they arrive at Twickenham. Andy...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Springboks blueprint is way forward -Kay

By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Borthwick will carry on using the “South Africa blueprint” to ensure England repeat their World Cup success...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Fagerson fear mars Scotland fightback

By GARY FITZGERALD Scotland ..................................................25pts Tries: Graham 46, Schoeman 57, Cherry 67 Conversions: Russell 47, 58 Penalties: Russell 4, 76 France..........................................................

By Gary Fitzgerald

BUCS Super Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Exeter’s Benjy eyes more super success

By BEN JAYCOCK Exeter University winger Benjy Joseland is hoping his side can go back-to-back and secure another BUCS Super Rugby...

By Ben Jaycock

Rugby World Cup

/ 2 years ago

We need to see some steel, says Dallaglio

By GARY FITZGERALD Steve Borthwick needs to conjure up some summer camp steel and fighting spirit within his squad if England...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Cohen: Mental strength is the key ingredient

By GARY FITZGERALD Ben Cohen insists England have the physical talent and power to be true World Cup contenders but he...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Simmonds lands late winner to stun Bears

By GARY FITZGERALD Exeter ................................ 22pts Tries: Whitten 25, Ewers 36, Iosefa-Scott 70 Conversions: J Simmonds 26, 71 Penalties: J Simmonds...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Quins find their feet to finish job in style

By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ....................... 48pts Tries: Esterhuizen 36, Lynagh 40, Bassett 49, Dombrandt 52, 69; Lamb 73, Marchant 76, Baxter...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Dallaglio calls on Borthwick to pick a leader from pack

By GARY FITZGERALD England head coach Steve Borthwick has been urged to change his position over the England captaincy and give...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Peerless Pearson lifts Irish into fourth

By GARY FITZGERALD London Irish .................... 37pts Tries: Fa’aso’o 7, Pearson 17, Loader 42, Munga 64 Conversions: Jackson 8, 18, 43,...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

We’re preparing to feel Sharks at full force, says Dan

By GARY FITZGERALD Theo Dan and his Saracens team-mates are bracing themselves to feel the full force of a revenge-fuelled Sharks...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Borthwick: We’ll learn from pain

By GARY FITZGERALD New head coach Steve Borthwick admitted his England team will have to go through some pain to develop...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

Weakened Gloucester hammered by Leinster

By GARY FITZGERALD Leinster................57pts Tries: Lowe 12, 54; van der Flier 17, Kelleher 25, 40; Ryan 36, McGrath 46, Larmour 75,...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

Leinster smash Racing and prepare for Gloucester duel

By GARY FITZGERALD Racing............... 10pts Tries: Wade 74 Conversions: Russell 75 Penalties: Russell 25 Leinster............ 42pts Tries: Porter 3, Sheehan 32,...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

MacGinty misses out as Tigers hold nerve

By GARY FITZGERALD Bristol ................................ 26pts Tries: Radradra 4, Piutau 24, Byrne 64, Ibitoye 75 Conversions: Sheedy 25, MacGinty 65, 76...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

Penxe out to put the heat on Harlequins

Yaw Penxe intends to use his blistering pace and dancing feet on the European stage to put Harlequins in a spin...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Jeremy Guscott

/ 3 years ago

Great to see England find another level – Guscott

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WHAT a fantastic turnaround it was by England in Brisbane, and I love the...

By Jeremy Guscott

European Challenge Cup

/ 4 years ago

Carbonel puts the boot into Benetton

By BEN JAYCOCK Toulon ............36 Benetton ........27 TOULON will face London Irish in the semi-finals after they comfortably beat Benetton to...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Mark Nelson: Thriving county scene is beneficial to all

By BEN JAYCOCK FORMER Fylde and Lancashire coach Mark Nelson is furious about the RFU cutting the County Championship’s funding and...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Canucks face Chile in bid for RWC 2023

BRENDAN GALLAGHER CANADIAN rugby is invariably a roller coaster and never more so than during the week of their back-to-back World...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 4 years ago

I sat on the bench for four years unused! | Jeff Probyn

Substitutes, replacements, tactical subs, impact players or finishers... whatever you like to call them they are the bone of contention for...

By Jeff Probyn

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Springboks are best one-trick pony in world rugby | Jeremy Guscott

Jeremy Guscott on just how difficult the Springboks are to beat

By Jeremy Guscott

Chris Hewett

/ 4 years ago

Lions series needed Buzz Aldrin at full-back | Chris Hewett

There are those revered for their kicking ability over the decades, but the sport has changed its dynamics and expectations since...

By Chris Hewett

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Erasmus had every right to sound off like he did | Jeff Probyn

What a week we have had, between the First and Second Lions Tests with most of the Home Unions rugby media...

By Jeff Probyn

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Incessant TMO calls become so annoying | Jeff Probyn

The tour should be ended without the third Test being played if the Lions win again next week, argues Jeff Probyn

By Jeff Probyn

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Poite was plain wrong, there is no justification | Peter Jackson

The All Blacks may still hold rancour up to the next Lions tour over Romain Poite's decision to not penalise Ken...

By Peter Jackson

Chris Hewett

/ 4 years ago

Dave Rennie may find principles changing | Chris Hewett

DAVE RENNIE is a New Zealander from the Tana Umaga corner of Wellington’s metropolitan area and like virtually ever other Kiwi...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Shaunagh shines in captivating contest | Chris Hewett

The best rugby action was on show in last Sunday's Premier 15s final, not in the Premiership's non-contest between Exeter and...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Super Rugby TT: Highlanders head for final with record points tally

Ben Jaycock wraps up the latest round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman action, with the Brumbies flying the flag for Australia

By Ben Jaycock

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Ulster all about zero once again | Peter Jackson

Ulster's wait for silverware drags on with a miserable way to end their season

By Peter Jackson

Chris Hewett

/ 5 years ago

Keep politics out of rugby? You’re joking! | Chris Hewett

Rugby Union has its flaws, but a thin skin is not among them. The game has the hide of an armadillo,...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Super Rugby Aotearoa: Hodgman red card helps Highlanders

Ben Jaycock reports on Round 8 of Super Rugby Aotearoa, as the Highlanders clinched victory at the Forsyth Barr Stadium

By Ben Jaycock

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Time to get the rules right over TV replays | Nick Cain

THE confused protocols surrounding camera angles, TV match directors, referees, and TMOs have been a contentious area throughout the professional era....

By Nick Cain