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Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

Cole shows us how to survive life at the front

CHRIS HEWETT Welcome to the age of the anti-scrum. We wait whole half-hours for a set-piece only to find none coming...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 3 years ago

Why a global season could help manage game’s woes

Paul Rees looks at England’s training camp squad and asks why the professional game is not working The Premiership has never...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

New deals for Tigers

RUGBY SHORTS LEICESTER Tigers have agreed new deals with England internationals Freddie Steward, George Martin and Jack van Poortvliet. Full-back Steward,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Tigers outmuscle Wasps with fightback in Prem Cup

Leicester……….38pts Tries: Jansen 23, Ilione 34, Saumaki 57, Edwards 70, Vanes 75 Conversions: Walsh 24, 35, 58; Meredith 71, 76 Penalties: Walsh 50...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Tshiunza the hero as Chiefs win a thriller

Exeter Chiefs…………..43 Tries: Williams 4, Townsend 10, Skinner 38 Tshiunza 22, 80+2; Schickerling 67 Conversions: Simmonds 4, 11, 23, 39, 68 Penalties: Simmonds 7...

By Nick Powell

International Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Porter out to keep playing for England

By PAUL REES Guy Porter was celebrating Leicester’s Premiership final victory over Saracens at Twickenham in June when he received a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Hughes a target for Dragons

Dragons are eyeing up a move for former Scarlets centre Steffan Hughes. Hughes has been a free agent since being released...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

Time to bring in longer bans for serious injury

COLIN BOAG Injuries are part of rugby, but every so often you see something that goes beyond what is acceptable, and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Steward hat-trick puts Tigers on top

By ADAM HATHAWAY Northampton....21pts Tries: Mitchell 14, Freeman 16, Coles 45 Conversions: Biggar 15, 17, 45 Leicester ..........41pts Tries: Steward 38,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Fitness regime works for Cole

Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick said a gruelling summer fitness regime had paid dividends and prop Dan Cole was in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 3 years ago

Raynal’s call correct …but was it fair?

Paul Rees finds out how the French referee’s last-minute decision has divided opinions Australia claim that World Rugby has backed their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Springboks host the British & Irish Lions in 2021

The Rugby Championship

/ 3 years ago

Springboks power home but fall short of their target

■ By SAM JACKSON South Africa ....38pts Tries: Wiese 19, Kolisi 29, Penalty 64, 72; Arendse 80 Conversions: Steyn 19, 29,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2W

/ 3 years ago

Crusaders pinch it at the death over Bourn

By JOHN WHITE Dings.................. 45pts Bournville......... 41pts Dings made it four wins in a row, thanks to a hard-fought victory over...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2W

/ 3 years ago

Lions claw their way beyond Lucs

By ALEX SMITH Luctonians..............37 Leicester Lions.....43 Leicester Lions maintained their 100% start, but were pushed all the way in the end...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Townsend will show no mercy to Warriors

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Worcester v Exeter Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sixways Exeter will put their sympathy for Worcester’s players and staff...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Diamond relieved to get green light but staff ‘angry’

By BEN JAYCOCK Boss: Steve Diamond Having met Friday’s RFU deadline to prove their safety credentials, Worcester Warriors director of rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Media don’t like Mondays

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER PREMIERSHIP champions Leicester are likely to finish bottom of the league among journalists who...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Campbell proud of progress shown at Hinckley

NEWS EXTRA ■By BEN JAYCOCK CHRIS Campbell has made the step up to director of rugby at Hinckley and in and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 3 years ago

Jalibert in line to join Barrett at Racing 92

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN France international fly-half Matthieu Jalibert’s unfortunately timed early-season travails continued on Saturday, amid renewed questions over his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Chiefs in a rush to land Vermeulen

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER EXETER Chiefs are busy trying to sort out an emergency visa that will allow back...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

‘Old man’ Dan calls on Wasps kids to step up

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Gloucester v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingsholm Dan Robson is embracing his “old man” status at the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi has pulled out of the England squad

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Tuilagi returns with Beaumont on bench

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Sale Sharks v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, AJ Bell Stadium Manu Tuilagi and Josh Beaumont have been...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

Chaos theory can lead us to the high ground

CHRIS HEWETT They were all present for the Premiership launch at Twickenham, but they were not all correct. In a tell-tale photograph,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

White keen to prove he’s good enough for Scotland

By GARY FITZGERALD Ben White has set his heart on a dream trip to France next year and he hopes turning...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

“Wait and see” on Salary Cap reduction – Lynagh

Former Australian legend Michael Lynagh believes fans should not rush into judgement about the impact of the reduction of the Premiership‘s...

By Nick Powell

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Tuilagi and Beaumont return as Sale host Saints in Prem opener

Manu Tuilagi and Josh Beaumont have been named in a strong Sale Sharks side to host Northampton Saints in their first...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Sarries name strong side for Thursday night Prem Cup match at Saints

Saracens have named a very strong squad as they kick-off their campaign with a Thursday night Premiership Rugby Cup match at...

By Nick Powell

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

World Cup carrot will inspire us – George

By GARY FITZGERALD Jamie George admits it will be “difficult” pushing thoughts of France to the back of his mind but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

We must get off to a faster start this time, says Dowson

By PAUL REES Phil Dowson wants Northampton to take their form in the latter stages of last season into the new...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Sanderson: Ford’s best days to come

By GARY FITZGERALD Star man: George Ford, pictured playing for Leicester, has joined Sale PICTURES: Getty Images George Ford has “the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bath

Head coach: Johann van Graan Captain: Ben Spencer Ground: The Recreation Ground Capacity: 14,509 PREDICTED FINISH: 11TH Johann van Graan, Bath’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bristol

Director of Rugby: Pat Lam Captain: Steven Luatua Ground: Ashton Gate Capacity: 27,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 8TH Pat Lam’s glass is always...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Exeter

Director of Rugby: Rob Baxter Captains: Jack Yeandle/Joe Simmonds Ground: Sandy Park Capacity: 14,100 PREDICTED FINISH: 6TH The Chiefs missed out...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Leicester

Head Coach: Steve Borthwick Captain: Hanro Liebenberg Ground: Welford Road Capacity: 25,849 PREDICTED FINISH: 4TH The Tigers clawed their way from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

‘We must build on what we achieved’

By GARY FITZGERALD Dan Cole dismisses suggestions Tigers enter the new season as favourites in the same manner he deals with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership previews: London Irish

Director of Rugby: Declan Kidney Captain: Matt Rogerson Ground: Gtech Community Stadium Capacity: 17,250 PREDICTED FINISH: 7TH The Exiles were involved...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Newcastle

Head Coach: Dave Walder Captain: Will Welch Ground: Kingston Park Capacity: 10,200 PREDICTED FINISH: 12TH The Falcons are getting used to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Sale Sharks

Director of Rugby: Alex Sanderson Captain: Jono Ross Ground: AJ Bell Stadium Capacity: 12,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 9th Salfrord is no longer...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Saracens

Director of Rugby: Mark McCall Captain: Owen Farrell Ground: StoneX Stadium Capacity: 10,500 PREDICTED FINISH: 1ST Saracens returned to the Premiership...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Wasps

Head coach: Lee Blackett Captain: Joe Launchbury Ground: Coventry Building Society Arena Capacity: 32,753 PREDICTED FINISH: 10TH Recruitment was put on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Lions hold nerve to foil game Hornets

By MICHAEL HOWKINS Leicester L........28pts Hornets............... 17pts LEICESTER Lions picked up where they left off last season as they launched their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Buyers will have to prove they have the money

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prospective Worcester Warriors buyers could be asked to produce proof of funds for between £30...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Potter hits high notes as Tigers march on

Newcastle ........28pts Leicester ..........42pts By BEN JAYCOCK Harry Potter scored a hat-trick as Leicester Tigers ended their pre-season in style with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Olowofela helps Nottingham see off Cambridge

Nottingham ..........29 Cambridge ............19 ■By ROB WILDMAN TWO first-half tries from new arrival Jordan Olowofela helped fire Nottingham to victory by...

By The Rugby Paper Team