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Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

It’s time for the real France to stand up

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK FOR crying out loud, when will the real France stand up and be...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Battling U20s still have a lot to learn

England U20s entertaining 32-32 draw with Ireland in Bath on Friday night was pure curate’s egg. The good part was that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

It’s a long walk but Wales on right road

CHRIS HEWETT We've all heard it: “You don’t beat Wales at rugby – you just score more points than them.” Like...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

Come on, Joe! Time to pay attention

JOE Schmidt, the recently-appointed coach of a Wallaby vintage who wear the same colours as Matthew Burke, David Campese, Tim Horan...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Win No.13 seals home semi-final for the champions

By JOSH THOMAS Gloucester-H...57pts Tries: Beckett 18, 38; Muir 24, Metcalfe 45, 52, 78; Hendy 49, N Jones 66, 72 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

Players or gladiators? Why the game is struggling to find the right balance

Paul Rees reports on World Rugby's attempts to broaden the sport's appeal but can see problems ahead It has become an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

My Life in Rugby

/ 2 years ago

It’s a huge honour to play for your country

My Life in Rugby with Marcus Rose - the former England, Cambridge University, Leicester, Coventry, Harlequins and Barbarians full-back looks back...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Stars who followed in their father’s footsteps

Louis Lynagh’s debut for Italy, almost 30 years after his father Michael made his last stand for the Wallabies, completes the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

After signing, only Cliff came to my wedding

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW For the first time in more than 70 years, Wales will have to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

We are going to miss you guys a lot

All career-ending injuries are to be mourned but the last couple of weeks or so have been hard to digest for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2N

/ 2 years ago

Whinn starts fightback as Tigers are finally tamed

By MIKE BROWN Billingham.............. 30 Sheffield Tigers.... 19 BILLINGHAM came from behind and survived a late onslaught to tame Tigers. Billingham...

By The Rugby Paper Team

News Extra

/ 2 years ago

Dupont inspires French victory

NEWS EXTRA ANTOINE Dupont inspired France’s men to their first sevens title since 2005 as they beat injury-hit Great Britain 21-0...

By The Rugby Paper Team

U20 Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Mapletoft’s tyros hope to continue their Grand Slam quest

England U20s will hope to inflict Ireland’s first loss in the Six Nations since July 2021 and take a giant step...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Episode 100! Previewing England vs Ireland with Jonny Bell

This week, the Rugby Paper Podcast brings up 100 episodes! A huge thank you to all those who support and continue...

By Nick Powell

Rugby Paper News

/ 2 years ago

Six Nations Excitement: Can England Overcome Ireland’s Might?

England is headed towards a worrying challenge against Ireland, with the Six Nations rugby tournament set to resume for its fourth...

By Nick Powell

Feature

/ 2 years ago

Martin relishing playing with pals

George Martin is a familiar name to English rugby fans, but the man behind the player is still very much a...

By Nick Powell

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

I’m still getting stick over Hill, says rookie

By ADAM HATHAWAY England new boy Chandler Cunningham-South is still paying the price for not recognising 2003 legend Richard Hill. World...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

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

Dream Team

/ 2 years ago

Dream Team with Michael Le Bourgeois

The Bedford Blues player-coach and former Wasps and Jersey Reds centre chooses the best XV he has played with or against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

If England cut the errors, they will be in the game

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK ENGLAND will be disappointed with the result at Murrayfield and will look at the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Care merits his century, says Youngs

By PAUL EDDISON BEN Youngs has backed his long-time rival Danny Care to step up on what would be his 100th...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick must stop delaying and rebuild

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WHEN Steve Borthwick took over from Eddie Jones as England head coach he...

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Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Furbank would be central to my team

An English upset against Ireland on Saturday is about as likely as Donald Trump losing his fake tangerine tan. However, witnessing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby Europe Championship

/ 2 years ago

Majestic Georgia march on into final

By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia.............................. 43pts Tries: Tabutsadze 4, 37, 75, 80, Modebadze 50, Gorgadze 56, Ivanishvili 64 Conversions: Lobzhanidze 52, Niniashvili...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

It’s time for take – off, England

Paul Rees says that, with Ireland at home and France away to come, Borthwick's men must become relentless IT WAS three...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

The flying Scot who still leads the field

PETER JACKSON Until Scotland’s converted Junior Springbok struck last weekend, England had not been hit by a Five or Six Nations’...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 2 years ago

Great start, England, but then it fell to pieces

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Triple top: Duhan van der Merwe beats Ben Earl to score his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Sharks sign Roets as Wiese confirms exit

SALE have signed South African lock Le Roux Roets, below, for next season from URC side Sharks. The 6ft 8in player...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

England set to defend WXV crown in Canada

CANADA will host the 2024 WXV 1 series in the autumn. WXV 2 will again take place in South Africa and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Aspinall to lead women

GLOUCESTER-Hartpury’s Daisy Aspinall captains England U18 women in today’s clash against Ireland in Dublin. England last faced Ireland in the 2023...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

McHenry grabs his lifeline from Dax

By LUKE JARMYN Alex McHenry scored Jersey’s third try against Exeter in September, yet eight days later was selling nearly all...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Wigglesworth: Major changes not answer

By LOUIS CHAPMAN-COOMBE England assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth insists widespread change isn’t the solution to their attacking woes following last weekend’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 03/03/24

Lewis Moody continues to remain doubtful for England’s prospects against Grand Slam-chasing Ireland in next weekend’s Six Nations action, one of several...

By Nick Powell

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick: We made too many mistakes

From ADAM HATHAWAY at Murrayfield England boss Steve Borthwick admitted his side got what they deserved after another Murrayfield nightmare in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Farrell pleased with Irish resilience

By SAM JACKSON Wales rattled Ireland in the second half but ultimately fell to their 10th defeat in 11 Six Nations...

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United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

McFarland quits Ulster

ULSTER head coach Dan McFarland has stepped down from his position after nearly six years in charge. Current Ireland U20 head...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sevens World Series

/ 2 years ago

Dupont looks sharp at 7s

Antoine Dupont’s Olympic dream got off to a winning start with two victories on his sevens debut for France at the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Hammer of the English is too hot to handle again

By NICK CAIN Scotland ............................30pts Tries: van der Merwe 20, 30, 45 Conversions: Russell 21, 31, 47 Penalties: Russell 35, 57,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick’s conundrum: Stick or twist for Ireland

PAUL REES It was England’s first real test this Six Nations as they faced a team that expected to defeat them...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Summer Tours

/ 2 years ago

Wales to play Boks in double header at HQ

Four heavyweights of world rugby will grace the Twickenham turf in an historic double header on June 22 – with a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Low degree of danger? This man is just lethal…

BRENDAN GALLAGHER There was a curious moment in the last minute at Murrayfield last night when a message suddenly flashed up...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

Edwards in firing line as France lose rhythm

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK IT’S too easy to say that France have fallen off and are no longer the team...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Rattled, but Irish still on course for slam

By PETER JACKSON Ireland................................ 31pts Tries: Sheehan 21, Lowe 32, Frawley 68, Beirne 81 Conversions: Crowley 22, 33, 68, 82 Penalties:...

By The Rugby Paper Team