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Autumn Internationals

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Steve Borthwick can’t afford another run of failure

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week When it comes to “jam tomorrow” England teams have produced more...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

If someone thinks I’m an a***, they can switch off

Paul Rees talks to James Haskell, the former England flanker, about being part of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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England are on a ‘hiding to nothing’, says Kay

By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Borthwick and his England players are on a “hiding to nothing” today when they start hot favourites...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Dan’s learning a lot from top pair

By PAUL EDDISON FOR Theo Dan, every trip to Allianz Stadium is special and for good reason. After all, it was...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Plummer cashes in on five minutes of fame

HARRY Plummer’s imminent transfer from the Blues in Auckland to the Michelin Men of Clermont Auvergne may well leave him with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

For England, it’s a mind game

PAUL REES SAYS THE POTENTIAL IS THERE IN BORTHWICK’S TEAM-BUT BOTH PLAYERS AND COACHES NEED TO RELEASE IT BEFORE the start...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Handle the expansion of Junior World Cup carefully

PLANS are afoot to reorganise World Rugby’s showpiece annual U20 competitions – the Junior World Cup and the U20 trophy –...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Stop messing with Marcus – Campese

By BEN JAYCOCK DAVID Campese believes England are going backwards under Steve Borthwick, who is ‘messing around’ with talisman Marcus Smith....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

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England can find a little bit of cheer

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO HERE we are on the final day of England’s autumn international...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Sadourny gets nod to replace Davidson

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Hat-trick man: Toulon wing Gael Drean runs in to score against Bayonne PICTURE: Getty Images IN April...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, November 24, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Five times head coaches have faced their former side

By Charlie Elliott Whenever a player or coach goes back to a former club, there is always a sense of intrigue both with how...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Top Ten Matchups to look out for in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

By Charlie Elliott The last weekend of the Autumn Nations Series means that players and teams have a chance to salvage...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

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Italy vs All Blacks – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The All Blacks, led by Scott Robertson, are set to take on Italy in Turin under...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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England working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk

England are making adjustments to Tom Curry’s technique around contact in an effort to reduce his concussion risk. Curry was knocked...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

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I’ll always be grateful – Ollie Lawrence appreciated Eddie Jones’ coaching style

Ollie Lawrence insists Eddie Jones’ tough love shaped him into the player he has become as England’s former head coach prepares...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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We’re going in right direction – Steve Borthwick

By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham England boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Cheslin Kolbe’s double piles the pain on England

By Nick Cain England...............................20pts Tries: Sleightholme 4, Underhill 26 Conversions: Smith 5, 27 Penalties: Smith 16, 52 South Africa..................... 29pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

England are being outsmarted too often

PAUL REES ENGLAND’S revival under Steve Borthwick was designed to be built on defence, but South Africa’s decisive try yesterday was...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

France fight back to snatch thriller against All Blacks

By James Harrington France................ 30pts Tries: Buros 32, Boudehent 44, Bielle-Biarrey 51 Conversions: Ramos 33, 45, 52 Penalties: Ramos 7, 57,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Undercard get chance to show their A-game

By Paul Rees England's A team today get their first major work-out after being resurrected earlier this year when Australia’s undercard...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

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Gatland’s second coming struggles to lift Welsh spirits

PAUL REES HEARS CRITICISM OF THE WALES COACH MOUNT AS HE PREPARES FOR TODAY’S VISIT OF AUSTRALIA TO CARDIFF Under pressure:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

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‘I decided to work hard and Eddie Jones backed me’ – George Kruis

My Life in Rugby - George Kruis the former England, Saracens and Panasonic Wild Knights second row Man-mountain: George Kruis on...

By Jon Newcombe

Jeff Probyn

/ 1 year ago

England still can’t hold it together

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Class act: Marcus Smith has brought a new dimension to England’s attack...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Top Ten Matchups to look out for in this weekend’s Autumn Nations Series

By Charlie Elliott Following a clean sweep of wins from the Southern Hemisphere teams, there is bound to be a big...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

France vs All Blacks – Match Betting Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The Stade de France will host a monumental clash between two rugby giants on Saturday night...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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England name Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet in side to face South Africa

England have reinstated Freddie Steward at full-back and picked Jack van Poortvliet at scrum-half in an effort to salvage their autumn...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Rassie Erasmus knows England coach Steve Borthwick ‘is a bit under pressure’

Rassie Erasmus insists Steve Borthwick is a coach under pressure as South Africa look to inflict further misery on England at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Richard Wigglesworth unsure as to Felix Jones’ role in South Africa preparations

England’s players and coaching number two Richard Wigglesworth have had no contact with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday’s clash with South...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

France too strong for spirited Japan

By James Harrington France................52pts Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 4, 28; Gailleton 10, Roumat 19, Mauvaka 34, Gros 42, Boudehent 54, 65 Conversions: Ramos...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Warren Gatland’s facing a big day at the office

By Simon Thomas Match Preview Wales v Fiji Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Principality Stadium Warren Gatland has known plenty of huge fixtures...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

Duty of Danny Care: How Eddie Jones rates

Paul Rees examines the record and reputation of the ex-England coach who divides opinion wherever he goes A man apart: Eddie...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 1 year ago

Let’s get truth on Eddie’s regime

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Trying times: Eddie Jones coaching England PICTURES: Alamy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Walker keen to drive Chinnor on

By CHRIS COLLYER CHAMPIONSHIP newsboys Chinnor made a promising start to their inaugural season in the second tier and despite being...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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France vs Japan – Match Preview

France will kick off their autumn campaign on Saturday night as they welcome Japan to Paris. France is one of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Italy vs Argentina – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Italy will kick off the autumn campaign as they welcome Argentina to Rome. The Italians will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Steve Borthwick hails England collaboration as Danny Care criticises Eddie Jones

Steve Borthwick has distanced his England from the Eddie Jones regime damningly described by Danny Care by revealing he has an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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England’s five most memorable moments against the Wallabies

By Charlie Elliott Whenever England face Australia, be it in football, cricket, rugby or the never-ending debate between Marmite and Vegemite, an immense...

By Charlie Elliott