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Uruguay eye Gatland

FORMER Wales coach Warren Gatland is reportedly set for an advisory role with Uruguay as they build towards the 2027 World...

By The Rugby Paper Team

I loved watching Gavin Henson play, says Jacob Beetham

When Jacob Beetham thinks back to the players he most enjoyed watching when growing up, one name stands out – Gavin...

By Simon Thomas

Galthie’s secret squirrel exercise

CHRIS HEWETT FACED with last week’s espionage bulletin from France, the owlish master spy George Smiley would have cleaned his spectacles...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell looks poised for a repeat in 2029

Andy Farrell watched his Lions go down 22-12 to Australia in their final game down under then refused to rule out...

By Adam Hathaway

Jac Morgan takes tips from ex-Welsh British and Irish Lions

Jac Morgan revealed urgent pep talks with former Welsh Lions told him how to make the most of the current tour...

By Adam Hathaway

Japan 24-19 Wales: Woeful Welsh are humiliated one more time

Japan .....................24pts Tries: Matsunaga 15, Nakasusu 58, Vaikea 70 Conversions: Lee 15, 58, 70 Penalty: Lee 63 Wales ......................19pts Tries: B...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Beating Japan is the only thing that matters, says Dewi Lake

There is only one thing in Dewi Lake’s mind as he prepares to lead Wales into their two Test series against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Training is brutal, hot and stuffy, admits Adams

nBy HARRY TOVEY WALES have taken brutal measures as they bid to end their 17-Test losing streak next month when they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Super Rugby Americas Round 13 Review: Peñarol move top ahead of Warren Gatland addition

Selknam 20-17 Yacare Selknam produced a stirring performance to keep their playoff hopes alive by defeating Yacare 20-17 just six days after their historic...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Mo’unga on target to lead Brave Lupus into another final

Japan League One round-up ■By BEN JAYCOCK STAR playmaker Richie Mo’unga orchestrated the attack and was perfect with the boot as...

By Ben Jaycock

Steelers hit back to book semi-final spot against the champs

Japan League One round-up Try: Waisake Raratubua KOBE Steelers overcame an early deficit to book their place in the semi-final agaonst...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Cam Winnett sets his sights on winning back Wales place

By Simon Thomas Cam Winnett admits he was “gutted” and “hurt” to be left out of Wales’ Six Nations squad but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

‘It wasn’t meant to be a tea party…’

DOUG Smith, team manager of the 1971 Lions and therefore a rugby man of substance, was blunt in his assessment of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Gareth Anscombe eyes 2027 World Cup

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe wants to play at the 2027 World Cup having returned to the side during this year’s Six...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations: Triple top for Ireland, new hope for Wales

By Simon Thomas Wales .................................. 18pts Tries: Rogers 43, Morgan 43 Conversion: Anscombe 44 Penalties: Anscombe 23, 35 Ireland............................... 27pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Simon Easterby: I’ve had no contact with Wales

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby says he has had no contact from the WRU about replacing Warren Gatland as head coach....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Cup: Alex Dombrandt grabs chance to make his case for England

By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ........................29pts Tries: Hammond 10, Lewies 23, Dombrandt 31, Green 54 Conversions: Halfpenny 23, 32, 54 Penalty: J...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Cardiff go close but Connacht snatch it

By Simon Thomas Connacht ........... 24pts Tries: Murphy 7, Hurley-Langton 17, Heffernan 48, Tierney-Martin 76 Conversions: Ioane 8, 18 Cardiff ....................

By The Rugby Paper Team

Warren Gatland – We made too many mistakes

Head coach Warren Gatland said he understood people’s frustration after Wales crashed to their 14th consecutive defeat and a worst-ever world...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brothers on fire for Sungoliath

Japan Rugby League One By BEN JAYCOCK BROTHERS Taiga and Sei-ya Ozaki each scored a try for Tokyo Sungoliath in a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Wales must face up to Italy challenge – Warren Gatland

Head coach Warren Gatland says Wales must front up in Rome on Saturday after crashing to a record Six Nations loss...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rob Howley stays with Wales but no room for Alex King

Rob Howley will resume his role of Wales attack coach in the Six Nations with Alex King taking no part. King,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Scarlets in the mood as Dragons set adrift

By Simon Thomas Scarlets ............32pts Tries: Murray 8, 16, Macleod 30, Mee 43 Conversions: Costelow 9, 17, 31 Penalties: Costelow 11,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dan Edwards gives Warren Gatland a little to think about

By Roger Panting Cardiff ................... 13pts Tries: Botham 6, Hughes 54 Penalty: Thomas 70 Ospreys ................. 13pts Try: Edwards 50 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Warren Gatland is not the man to blame

As expected, the critics are circling Warren Gatland following the latest Wales defeats. These people, however, often ignore the fact that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Future is out of my control – Warren Gatland

By Roger Panting Wales head coach Warren Gatland indicated that he was still in the dark as to his future but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Botham: We have to stay positive

By Simon Thomas James Botham says Wales can’t dwell on the negatives if they want to end their long losing run....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Gatland: If I lose my job, I’ll go to beach

■ By SIMON THOMAS Wales v Australia PREVIEW... Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Principality Stadium Coach: Warren Gatland ONE of the more revealing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Everything has happened so quickly, says new-boy Josh Hathaway

By Simon Thomas Josh Hathaway is still having to pinch himself to make sure what has happened to him over the...

By Adam Hathaway

Dragons fall to Benetton as they run out of puff

By Roger Panting Dragons ............. 21pts Tries: Westwood 27, Evans 50, Lewis-Hughes 73 Conversions: Evans 27, 50; O’Brien 74 Benetton ..............

By The Rugby Paper Team

Murray out to make good in the land of his mother

TRP By SIMON THOMAS Probyn: Please don’t take captain George off too early >> Page 37 BLAIR Murray may have been...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Is Rugby becoming too tactical?

By Peter Ryan Rugby union is a phenomenal sport with a very loyal fanbase. It is known as a more traditional...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dan Biggar urges Warren Gatland to pick a 10 and stick with him

Dan Biggar has urged Warren Gatland to back one fly-half with an extended run in the Wales team – just as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies will provide a tough test for Lions

Nick Cain gives his thoughts on the 2025 British Lions series against Australia, saying the Aussies will be hard to beat...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Wales coach Warren Gatland has ‘full support’ of WRU

WRU chairman Richard Collier-Keywood says Wales head coach Warren Gatland has the “full support” of the Union despite slipping to an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Wales in danger of a Lions wipe out

PETER JACKSON - THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW EVER since the ‘British Isles Rugby Union Team’ became the Lions 100 years...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sacrifices beyond the call

ANOTHER Matt Dawson, an Australian hockey player not to be confused with his namesake from Question of Sport, made a news...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Hardy on hand to grab last-gasp win

By ROGER PANTING Reds...................................35 Tries: Asiata 14, 28, 51; Grealy 59, 69 Conversions: O'Connor 14, 28, 51, 59, 69 Wales...................................36 Tries: Griffin 4, Grace...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

Wrong that Hill was picked in the first place

GIVEN the dysfunctional state of their national game, perhaps only Wales could find a long-overdue win mired in a sorry controversy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Aussies made to fight all the way

By Roger Panting Australia........................... 36pts Tries: Daugunu 7, 67; Gordon 25, Alaalatoa 54 Conversions: Lolesio 8, 26 Penalties: Lolesio 15, 31,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

We have makings of a good team – Gatland

Wales produced their best performance of the year but still fell to their ninth successive defeat – and a 15th loss...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Wales show defiance but the wait goes on

PETER JACKSON All week long the Red Dragon legions had planned their regimental mobilisation with just enough military precision to let...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Gatland: I’d love to be allowed to select Hawkins

Warren Gatland says he has never been in favour of Welsh rugby’s cap rule and would like to be able to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

The key talking points ahead of the second Test between Australia and Wales

Wales have not won a Test match since the 2023 World Cup. Wales will have another chance to try and end...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Aussies prove too powerful for Wales

By ROGER PANTING Australia........................... 25pts Tries: Tupou 21, Daugunu 53, Wright 69 Conversions: Lolesio 21, Lynagh 69 Penalties: Lolesio 6, 14...

By The Rugby Paper Team