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International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

George Ford confident England can rise to Murrayfield challenge against Scotland

George Ford believes England’s preparation and growing momentum have them well placed to tackle one of the toughest assignments in Test...

By Ben Jaycock

Featured

/ 1 month ago

Alex Mitchell expecting Scotland backlash as England target statement win

England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is braced for a fierce response from Scotland when the old rivals collide on Saturday, with the...

By Ben Jaycock

Ireland look dejected after their 36-14 Six Nations opening loss to France.

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations news: What Ireland learned against France, who Andy Farrell picks for Italy and the No.10 question

In the last year, Ireland have only lost four of their twelve matches. Once to New Zealand in Chicago, again to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the king of rugby compilations, Andrew Forde, to break down the biggest stories heading into Round Two of the Six Nations.

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

New Rugby Paper Roundup: “Henry Pollock is made for YouTube” – Six Nations Round Two ft Andrew Forde

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the king of rugby compilations,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Arundell breaks free to score England’s opening try against Wales

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations news: Round two predictions as Ireland face Italy and England head to Murrayfield

Round one of the Men’s Six Nations has been and gone, but immediately we shift our attention to round two, beginning...

By Will Judd

Scotland’s dejected players look on in disbelief as Italy celebrate a famous win in the Roman rain

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Six Nations news: What we learned about every team from round one

The first round of the Men’s Six Nations has been completed, with France, Italy and England picking up victories.

By Will Judd

Gregor Townsend insists he’s still the right man to lead Scotland

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Gregor Townsend wants to stay on as Scotland boss despite Six Nations setback

Scotland crashed to defeat in Rome yesterday to heap more pressure on head coach Gregor Townsend ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: England are sharpening a ruthless edge

England enjoyed a record championship victory over Wales at the ground that used to be called Twickenham, but it was ultimately...

By Paul Rees

Louis Bielle-Biarrey runs in for France’s opening try

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

France 36-14 Ireland: Matthieu Jalibert leads the musketeers to Six Nations opening win

France, save for one stodgy period in the second half, produced sublime rugby in tricky wet conditions to blow Ireland away...

By Brendan Gallagher

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: It was a good performance from the French but let’s not get carried away

France got it done against Ireland, but I might go against some of the adulation heaped on Fabien Galthie’s team after...

By Jeremy Guscott

Louis Lynagh enjoys scoring Italy’s opener

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Italy 18-15 Scotland: Azzurri beat the deluge to stun Scots with Six Nations victory

Pressure continues to intensify on Gregor Townsend as, on the second wettest day in Rome’s history since records began, Italy caused...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

I believe in what we are doing, insists Townsend

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend admitted his side face an uphill battle in the Six Nations after slipping to an opening-round...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Dalziel directs operations to put Scotland on the front foot in Italy

By NICK STEPHENS Italy ......................10pts Try: Coluzzi 58 Penalty: Fasti 17 Conversion: Fasti 59 Scotland ............ 36pts Tries: Moncrieff 3, Roberts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Ben Coles from The Observer to discuss the first round of Six Nations matches, team news across all nations, and the pair make their round 1 predictions.

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Six Nations 2026 Round 1 preview – Rassie Erasmus insight ft Ben Coles

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Ben Coles from The Observer...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Ben Foden’s England XV: Bring back Marcus Smith + Joe Cokanasiga

While Steve Borthwick went very early this week selecting his England team against Wales, 34-time Test full-back Ben Foden picks what...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Six Nations news: Andy Farrell makes bold decisions in his Ireland team to face France

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has left James Lowe out of his team in a series of surprise omissions for Thursday’s...

By Will Judd

Features

/ 2 months ago

Why this is the best chance Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has had at Six Nations glory

Just last year, it was announced that Gregor Townsend would continue as Scotland head coach until at least the end of...

By Will Judd

England celebrate scoring during their record win in Cardiff last season

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: Foursome! I can’t pick out a winner for Six Nations

Based on where England have gone since the last year’s Six Nations fixture against Wales in Cardiff, and where the Welsh...

By Jeremy Guscott

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Louis Lynagh: Italy will cause some damage in this year’s Six Nations

Louis Lynagh is adamant Italy are in the “perfect place” to cause some more special Six Nations tremors in the coming...

By Gary Fitzgerald

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

England’s Ollie Chessum lands on his feet as he targets first taste of Six Nations glory

Ollie Chessum admits he took a while to get used to the England environment but is ready to scratch his Six...

By Adam Hathaway

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Bristol Bears vs Gloucester: Harry Thacker on his way to 150 not out

Bristol Bears and Prem Rugby Cup high flyers Gloucester renew their West Country rivalry today, with both sides using the clash...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Injury blow for Todaro

NORTHAMPTON wing Edoardo Todaro is facing a long lay-off after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee at a training...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Finally: Juan Ignacio Brex celebrates victory over Wales in 2022 to end Italy’s long losing streak PICTURE: Getty Images

Chris Hewett

/ 2 months ago

Chris Hewett: For once, a cheer for the governing classes

Rugby's governing classes have a long track record of not knowing what day of the week it is, so it is...

By Chris Hewett

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Peter Jackson: Referees need to keep their distance

Behind locked doors at their camp on the Algarve, Ireland’s brains trust will have devoted more time than usual analysing the...

By Peter Jackson

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Six Nations guide – Italy: Gonzalo Quesada will be planning upsets

Brendan Gallagher finds the Azzurri in an optimistic mood despite their injury list

By Brendan Gallagher

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Six Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces injury crisis and discipline woes

Ireland’s bid for Grand Slam glory this Six Nations will be impeded two-fold this year as Andy Farrell juggles a brace...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Hugo Keenan out of Six Nations opener as Ireland’s injury list continues to grow

Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions series winner Hugo Keenan has fractured his thumb in training, which excludes him from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 months ago

Why England need to prove they have class, not just form ahead of the Six Nations

When Steve Borthwick took the England head coach role from Eddie Jones, the Red Rose were not in a good position.

By Will Judd

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Teenager Todaro wins his chance

NORTHAMPTON winger Edoardo Todaro, 19, has been named in Itay’s Six Nations squad, looking to earn his second cap off the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Tandy recalls Francis in his first 6N squad

TIGHT-HEAD Tomas Francis retuns to the Wales squad having not played international rugby since the 2023 World Cup. Coach Steve Tandy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

All the grass is greener for Carpenter in Forest Dean

■By BEN JAYCOCK Making progress: Ben Carpenter CINDERFORD back row Ben Carpenter believes the Forest of Dean club are beginning to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Super Rugby Americas 2026 preview: Why this could be the hardest season to call

As the 2026 season draws closer, all eight franchises have now confirmed their squads and coaching staff.

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Chris Robshaw: England are ready to take Six Nations title

Chris Robshaw only has eyes for a triumphant Six Nations for England as they prepare to throw their World Cup cards...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Champions Cup

/ 2 months ago

La Rochelle vs Harlequins: We need a repeat performance, says Quins coach Jason Gilmore

Jason Gilmore is not getting carried away by the way Harlequins ended their losing run by blowing away the Stormers last...

By Paul Rees

Versatile: Northampton wing Edoardo Todaro

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Edoardo Todaro is quick to find his feet at Northampton Saints

Edoardo Todaro was not on many one-to-watch lists at the start of the season, but five months in, the 19-year-old has...

By Paul Rees

Letters

/ 2 months ago

DREAM TEAM

JACOB ATKINS, FORMER LONDON IRISH AND ROVIGO CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH TAILORED NOT FOR PACKED STADIUMS,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 months ago

Sale Sharks chief Alex Sanderson insists new coaching team will fire his side up

Alex Sanderson believes Sale Sharks’ realigned coaching set-up will lead to improved results after a disappointing first half of the campaign.

By Paul Rees

Champions Cup

/ 2 months ago

Saracens vs Toulouse: Sarries putting their faith in youth

Mark McCall has backed his current crop of Saracens kids to emulate the Class of 2008 and take the club back...

By Adam Hathaway

Henry Pollock in action for Northampton Saints this season

Champions Cup

/ 2 months ago

Bordeaux-Begles vs Northampton Saints: Phil Dowson plays down talk of hostile clash

Phil Dowson says that revenge is not on Northampton Saints’ mind in France today after losing last season’s Champions Cup final...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Toulon did the game no favours

PAOLO Garbisi loves his rugby and so he should, standing as he does on the brink of a Six Nations during...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Nottingham centurion David ‘Cheese’ Williams has that Francesco Totti look

Nottingham captain David Williams is “more than delighted” with comparisons to his boyhood sporting hero, Italy football legend Francesco Totti, after...

By The Rugby Paper Team