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Chris Hewett

/ 4 years ago

Allow me to leap to Eddie’s defence!

CHRIS HEWETT WHENEVER we talk of Edward I, which admittedly is not an everyday occurrence, we invariably refer to him as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Cramp-free Burns runs riot in front of full house

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ..........35pts Tries: Nadolo 13, 22; Montoya 31, Hegarty 58 Conversions: Burns 14, 23, 59 Penalties: 17, 43,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

I was just glad to get on the pitch says six-club Ashton

CHRIS Ashton confessed he was just “grateful to be here” after his Leicester debut. The 34-year-old, who has now played for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Ghiraldini: Italy need more ball carriers to give momentum

IN THE first four of Leonardo Ghiraldini’s Test appearances against England (2008-2013), Italy managed to get a losing bonus point from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 4 years ago

Superb drive gives Wolfpack the win

By AARON HOWLETT Bury St Edmunds..27 Leicester Lions..... 21 THE Wolfpack began the game with a point to prove, and they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Quins duo could be so deadly says Eddie

By GARY FITZGERALD EDDIE Jones is banking on that special Harlequins factor to help England “light up Rome” and revive his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Chris Ashton joins Leicester Tigers on short-term contract

Leicester Tigers have signed dual-international Chris Ashton on a short-term contract. The 34-year-old joins Tigers from Worcester Warriors having previously...

By Ben Redwood

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Manu’s back to provide firepower off the bench

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Harlequins v Sale Sharks Today. Kick-off 1pm, Twickenham Stoop AFTER a win against Leicester and a manof-the-match...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 4 years ago

Serendipity enhances Euro Cup’s Round of 16

CHRIS HEWETT UNINTENDED consequences? You can’t move for them in the Union game, whether the governing class is ring-fencing the Premiership...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Money alone can’t buy success

PAUL REES SPEAKS TO PREMIERSHIP DIRECTORS OF RUGBY ABOUT THE SALARY CAP CUTS As Pat Lam wrestles with the question whether...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Absent stars level the playing field

COLIN BOAG Enthralling: Wasps come back to beat Exeter by a point yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images There’s a full programme of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Gloucester’s away day blues are in the past

By PAUL REES GLOUCESTER are on course for their best season on the road in the Premiership, but George Skivington is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Scotland are red-hot favourites, says Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones has labelled Scotland as red-hot favourites ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield. With a depleted England side,...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Barbeary impresses England coaches as he returns to full fitness

Uncapped back rower Alfie Barbeary has returned to England training with forwards coach Matt Proudfoot pleased with what he’s seen from...

By Ben Jaycock

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Sarries kids can shine among stars

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Wasps v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, CBS Arena Starts at 8: Billy Vunipola MARK McCall is relishing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 years ago

Blackett seeking a fly-half and full-back

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER WASPS boss Lee Blackett is still looking to replace the spine of his backline...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 4 years ago

DREAM TEAM

PIERS FRANCIS THE ENGLAND AND NORTHAMPTON CENTRE CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST – EXCLUDING CURRENT TEAMS...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Blue means yellow in Wayne’s world

PETER JACKSON WAYNE Barnes, admirably true to form, set a shining example of how referees ought to react when players confront...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League One

/ 4 years ago

In-form Rams bag magnificent seven

By RICHARD ASHTON Rams.........................43 Taunton Titans..... 19 SEVEN-TRY Rams put on their best display of the season to rack up a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

FREDDIE BURNS

ROOM 101 THE LEICESTER FLY-HALF TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Wet door knobs...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

CONNOR DOHERTY

YOUNG GUNS SALE OUTSIDE CENTRE Sale born-and-bred Connor Doherty has achieved his lifelong dream of playing for the Sharks; now his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Warriors Head Coach Jonathan Thomas departs as Steve Diamond takes over

Worcester Warriors head coach Jonathan Thomas has departed the Premiership club with immediate effect – and Steve Diamond has taken control...

By Ben Redwood

Guest Blogs

/ 4 years ago

Four of the Richest Rugby Teams from Around the World

Rugby is one of the most famous sports in the world, attracting millions each year within stadiums and of course via...

By Sam Emery

Six Nations

/ 4 years ago

George Ford set to replace Owen Farrell in England’s Six Nations squad

By BEN REDWOOD George Ford is set to be recalled into the England squad as a replacement for injured captain Owen...

By Ben Redwood

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Bundee’s out after his moan at referee

Preview Stade Francais v Connacht Today, Kick-off 1pm CONNACHT have qualified for the Champions Cup’s knockout stages for the first time...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Wasps take a French lesson in tackle law

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Munster v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Thomond Park WASPS have focused on the breakdown ahead of today’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Zebo in line for his first appearance in Europe since return

MUNSTER are already through and come kickoff will know exactly what they will require to secure third place in Pool B....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Karaoke pair keen to put Saints in the mix

By JON NEWCOMBE Taking charge: Phil Dowson , who becomes Saints DoR next season, coaching the squad. PICTURES: Getty Images ANYONE...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Worcester want to take that step up in Europe

JONATHAN Thomas says it is “game on” as Worcester look to launch themselves up the Premiership table and qualify for the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Morris No to Munster shows love of Sarries

By STEFFAN THOMAS WHEN push came to shove there was only one place Dom Morris wanted to be. Even though there...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

ITV name schedule for Prem screenings

By SAM JACKSON ITV has agreed a new deal with Premiership Rugby to broadcast a number of matches, including the Twickenham...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 4 years ago

Ten out of ten for high-flying Esher

By STEPH FRANKLIN Esher.........................34 Leicester Lions..... 31 ESHER held off a fierce attack by Leicester Lions to make it ten wins...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Such a poignant glimpse of England’s lost talent

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Back row Barbeary ready to rumble

By PAUL REES ALFIE Barbeary endured a nightmare 2021 when most of his time was spent recovering from injury, but he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 4 years ago

Lions battle back to topple Westcliff

By MICHAEL HOWKINS Leicester Lions.....49 Westcliff................. 12 LEICESTER Lions turned on the style in the second half to finally break the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 4 years ago

Dupont is suddenly a doubt for Six Nations

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN No matter what Leinster thought about the situation when the news broke, European rugby officials took one...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 4 years ago

Eddie won’t drop Farrell, but he’s behind Marcus

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK ENGLAND found a way to win without Owen Farrell at the end of an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Prem will make Boks better says Benhard

By GARY FITZGERALD JAKE White has urged the Springboks to stop picking overseas-based talent but Benhard Janse van Rensburg has no...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Wasps end Leicester Tigers’ unbeaten record

Wasps………………………16 Try: Penalty Penalties: Gopperth (3) Leicester Tigers………..13 Try: Montoya Con: Ford Penalties: Ford (2) HT 7-13 A depleted Wasps ended...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Twickenham ‘too costly’ for Wales to switch Six Nations matches

By PETER JACKSON WALES will almost certainly abandon a contingency plan to use Twickenham as their home base for the Six...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

I can hear opportunity knocking insists Lam

By PAUL REES PAT LAM believes he and Bristol will benefit from their struggles this season, the first time the graph...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Falcons lads get that big game feeling

NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON ACADEMY coach PJ Butler says his Newcastle Falcons U18s side will have benefited from playing in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 4 years ago

Salter full of praise for his Clifton Lions tamers

By MIKE BARBER Clifton.................40pts Leicester Lions...22pts First blood: Clifton flanker Harry Bate scores the first try early in the game PICTURES:...

By The Rugby Paper Team