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Abi Burton on the attack for Trailfinders

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Saracens vs Trailfinders: Abi Burton – There’s not an ounce of fear from us

Trailfinders head into today’s PWR final insisting they have “no fear” despite facing a Saracens side that has beaten them comfortably...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Georgia 24-25 Wales: Battling Welsh hold on to deny the hosts victory

Wales edged out tournament hosts Georgia with a thrilling one-point victory at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi to kick off their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 months ago

Nations Championship: England – Jamie George takes charge as Maro Itoje told to rest

Everything you need to know about England’s Nations Championship squad, with Jamie George leading and five uncapped players included.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 months ago

Nations Championship: Wales – Steve Tandy puts his faith in Dewi Lake

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has opted for hooker Dewi Lake to lead Wales this summer ahead of fit-again flanker Jac...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

PWR 2025-26 Dream Team: It’s star quality across the league

Ben Jaycock and Bluebell Nicholls select The Rugby Paper’s Premiership Women’s Rugby 2025-26 team of the season

By The Rugby Paper Team

Newcastle Red Bulls celebrate victory over Sale Sharks in May

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Prem review: Big-name signings who will be hoping to make sure Newcastle Red Bulls fly high again

Paul Rees begins his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Newcastle Red Bulls.

By Paul Rees

Miscellaneous

/ 3 months ago

The new boys who showed the way

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Looking good: Junior Kpoku in Champions Cup action for Toulon against Glasgow PICTURES: Getty Images showed the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by She’s The Champ podcast host and The Rugby Paper writer Bluebell Nicholls to preview a fascinating showdown between the competition’s established giants and its newest disruptors.

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

New Rugby Paper Roundup: PWR final special! Saracens v Trailfinders preview ft Bluebell Nicholls

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by She’s The Champ podcast host...

By The Rugby Paper Team

England’s Maro Itoje during a training session at Pennyhill Park on Monday

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Maro Itoje rested for England’s summer tour as Jamie George takes captaincy

Maro Itoje has been rested for England’s summer tour, with Jamie George named as captain for the Tests against South Africa,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Northampton Saints captain George Furbank lifts the Prem trophy

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Northampton Saints crowned champions as George Furbank signs off with Prem glory

George Furbank admitted he felt drained of emotion after enjoying the perfect farewell to his Northampton Saints career by hoisting up...

By Ben Jaycock

Northampton Saints’ George Hendy dives over for his second try of the match

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Northampton Saints 26-17 Exeter Chiefs: George Hendy’s double powers Phil Dowson’s side to the title

Henry Pollock ensured George Furbank got the leaving party he deserved as Northampton Saints claimed their second Prem title in three...

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Calf injury puts Assiratti out of Wales squad

KEIRON Assiratti has been ruled out of Wales’ summer matches because of a calf injury sustained during Cardiff ’s URC quarter-final...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Saracens vs Trailfinders: Meg Jones aims to lead her side in pulling off another upset

Trailfinders will be full of confidence that they can cause another upset in next Sunday’s showpiece final against Saracens after bringing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Under 20s World Championship: Wales – We can take the heat, says Richard Whiffin

Wales head to Georgia looking to build on the progress made under Richard Whiffin.

By Ben Jaycock

England captain Conor Treacy gives the team talk

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Under 20s World Championship: England – Andy Titterrell’s troops set sights on top spot

England hope to reclaim the U20s global crown in Andy Titterrell’s first Junior World Cup in charge after an underwhelming title...

By Ben Jaycock

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Exeter Chiefs’ revival an example to us all

Brendan Gallagher examines Exeter Chiefs’ remarkable revival and asks why Test coaches so often insist successful rebuilds must take years.

By Brendan Gallagher

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Benhard Janse van Rensburg set for England debut in France

Benhard Janse van Rensburg is poised to make his England debut off the bench in Friday’s non-cap international against a France...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Maro Itoje again left out of Steve Borthwick’s England squad

Maro Itoje is missing once again as England named an enlarged squad to resume preparations for a summer schedule that begins...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Maro Itoje leads England against Argentina

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Phil Morrow: England would love players to take a break

Phil Morrow, England’s head of performance, would love to mimic New Zealand’s sabbatical model – but admits it is a non-runner.

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Ospreys sign up Aussie centre Foketi

■By SAM JACKSON OSPREYS have signed Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi from Super Rugby finalists Chiefs, joining former Australia captain and flanker...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Savage agrees move to Worcester

“As a player, Tom brings a huge amount of experience and leadership. Having made nearly 200 appearances for Gloucester and playing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

DREAMTEAM

LAURA DELGADO, THE FORMER DMP SHARKS, EXETER CHIEF GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY, HARLEQUINS, HAWKE’S BAY AND SPAIN PROP SELECTS THE BEST XV SHE HAS...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 3 months ago

Size does matter

CONSIDERING Steve Borthwick was around when power, weight and size mattered in the scrum and pack, has he lost the plot?...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Gloucester sign Samoan prop

GLOUCESTER have signed Samoa tighthead Marco Fepulea’i for next season. The 31-year-old started this season on a short-term deal with Top...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Gloucester-Hartpury vs Trailfinders: Barney Maddison’s side look to upset the champions

Table toppers Gloucester-Hartpury will look to put recent setbacks behind them when they host Trailfinders today in their PWR semi-final at...

By Ben Jaycock

Saracens back row Marlie Packer, left, on the attack

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Saracens vs Exeter Chiefs: Marlie Packer wants to leave on a high

Marlie Packer could be playing her final Saracens game today as they host Exeter Chiefs in the last four at the...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Standout stars of a trying season

PAUL REES SELECTS FIVE FROM EICESTER AND THREE FROM SARACENS IN HIS BEST XV FROM 2025-26 IT HAS been a trying...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Bill Beaumont Cup

/ 3 months ago

Kyle Moyle: Don’t let county rugby die

Cornwall’s Kyle Moyle revelled in bowing out from rugby by hoisting the Bill Beaumont Division 1 title at Twickenham.

By Ben Jaycock

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 months ago

My 15 to follow had some hits – but selection’s a tough game

THE regular season is done and it’s time to quickly review my eclectic 15 to follow which I offered up back...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Premiership Bonus point system just plain nonsense

I did take one last lingering look at the table this week to lodge it in my shell for recall if...

By Brendan Gallagher

Features

/ 3 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

HARRYWRIGHT GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND U20 PROP Harry Wright is targeting selection for England’s World Championship squad after making rapid strides this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

England to make late call on Maro Itoje’s summer involvement

England will assess Maro Itoje’s workload after the Prem play-offs before determining whether he features in July’s Tests against South Africa,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Maro Itoje left out of England squad for latest training camp

Maro Itoje misses England’s latest training squad as uncertainty continues over his involvement in next month’s Nations Championship.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Slade goes over for Exeter Chiefs in their win over Saracens

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

The winner takes it all! Exeter Chiefs snatch final Prem semi-final spot

Exeter Chiefs grabbed the final Prem semi-final place with victory over Saracens yesterday and will take on Bath next weekend.

By Ben Jaycock

Shaun Edwards has been involved in every Six Nations since 2008

Features

/ 3 months ago

Paul Rees: Will England grab the man of steel, Shaun Edwards?

Paul Rees considers whether Shaun Edwards may end up on Steve Borthwick’s staff if he parts company with France...

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Matias Alemanno heads list of Gloucester departures

Argentina lock Matias Alemanno will leave Gloucester this summer along with another 11 other first players.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Haineala Lutui on her debut for England against Ireland

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

England international Haineala Lutui delights in her quick rise to the top

From starring for Loughborough Lightning in her first PWR campaign to making her England debut in front of a record crowd...

By Ben Jaycock

Cameron Anderson celebrates as he scores for Harlequins

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Harlequins 38-31 Northampton Saints: Tom Lawday snatches it at the last for Quins

Phil Dowson fixed his attention on a mouth-watering East Midlands play-off battle for a place in the Premiership Final after seeing...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Gloucester 54-21 Newcastle Red Bulls: Ben Redshaw makes it a Champions finale

Former Falcon, Ben Redshaw, scored a hat-trick of tries as Gloucester comfortably earned a European Champions Cup spot by securing an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Exeter Chiefs vs Sale Sharks: Oli Bishop – We’re sure Sharks will come full noise at us

Exeter Chiefs require just a single point from their final regular-season fixture to guarantee third place and a semi-final trip to...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Gloucester-Hartpury vs Bristol Bears: Tatyana Heard back in action for the champions

Gloucester-Hartpury will be eager to rediscover their momentum against Bristol Bears today heading into the play-offs after suffering their first defeat...

By Ben Jaycock