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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Paul Rees: Andy Farrell set to make the big calls for British and Irish Lions

Paul Rees says the head coach's decision to select his son Owen is controversial - but could help the cause As...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Make it enjoyable so players come

Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Sam Goatley, below, head coach at Newent RFC What is your playing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 7 months ago

Exeter Chiefs decide to go Down Under as they begin their rebuilding exercise

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs Exeter quickly became...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Weekend Talking Points: Huwipulotu get chance for British and Irish Lions

This weekend represents a real start to the summer international calendar, with countless tours set to begin. There will also be...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Toulouse and Bordeaux produce all-time final

Rugby saw a great mix of international and club games being played this weekend, which provided a good variation for fans. ...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: British and Irish Lions will need to get into right gear

There's no doubt that being part of a Lions side that loses the first game is not the best start. So,...

By Jeremy Guscott

Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso waiting in the wings for British and Irish Lions

It might be mid-summer and nearly 11 months into a never-ending season but, as England go to work in Buenos Aires...

By Brendan Gallagher

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

England’s 36-man squad for tour to Argentina and USA

FORWARDS: Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 11 caps), Arthur Clark (Gloucester, uncapped), Alex Coles (Northampton, 7 caps), Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, 15 caps), Ben...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Tyler Offiah’s talks with Mark Mapletoft inspired him to work hard

Tyler Offiah is aiming to cap a dream debut season at Bath by helping England Under-20s to World Championship glory. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 7 months ago

Steve Diamond’s call: Newcastle Falcons need to invest in boots on the ground

Paul Rees begins his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, starting with the bottom club Newcastle Falcons Newcastle finished bottom of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 7 months ago

Leicester Tigers move for James O’Connor

Leicester have confirmed the signing of former Australia utility back James O’Connor as one of six new faces arriving at Welford...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 8 months ago

Henry Pollock to make first British and Irish Lions start against Western Force

Henry Pollock will make his first start for the British and Irish Lions in Saturday’s opening fixture on Australian soil against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Craig Warlow – Living the Game, Leading the Next Generation

“Wilder than the wind and stronger than a storm.” Dylan Gossett was talking about romantic love in Stronger Than a Storm....

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Charlie Elliott: Winners and Losers from Steve Borthwick’s England squad selection for Argentina & USA

Steve Borthwick has named his side to travel to the Americas this summer, ahead of their two Tests against Argentina and...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Los Pumas stun British and Irish Lions

The summer period is well and truly upon us, meaning that rugby is now shifting its focus to international fixtures. While...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Bath won’t be one-hit wonders, says Ted Hill

Ted Hill made his peace with beaten Leicester opponents when he marched into England camp last Monday and warned Bath are...

By Adam Hathaway

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 8 months ago

Worcester Warriors sign seasoned Premiership pair

Worcester have added No.8 Matt Rogerson and wing Tom Seabrook to their ever-growing squad list for next season. Rogerson, 31, moves...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 8 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: It will be tough for Bath to retain Premiership title

You would like to think that last weekend’s Premiership final between Bath and Leicester was the beginning of a new dynastic...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

I won’t be stopping at 100 caps – George Ford

George Ford is set to become just the seventh man to play 100 Tests for England when he tours Argentina this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 8 months ago

Nick Cain: Don’t let Joe Schmidt take British and Irish Lions for a ride

The Lions are being taken for pussycats by Australia coach Joe Schmidt. Contrary to the assurance given by Phil Waugh, the...

By Nick Cain

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Premiership Team of the Season: Power takes the glory

Paul Rees selects his finest XV from a season full of thrills and spills Last weekend’s final between Bath and Leicester...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 8 months ago

Peter Jackson: Ponty’s Bionic Elbow is a one-club champ

At 35, Ben Youngs performed the rare feat of spending marginally more than half his life navigating a safe way...

By Peter Jackson

Columnists

/ 8 months ago

Jeff Probyn: It was great to see the season end with a roar

The end of another season and dare I say the first proper end to the Premiership seasonal competition in years. There...

By Jeff Probyn

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Ford quits Knights for chance at Sale

SALE Sharks have appointed Doncaster Knights head coach Joe Ford as the club’s new attack coach. The 35-yearold former Sharks, Leicester...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Charlie Elliott: Analysing England’s debutants for France XV clash

This weekend’s England XV versus France XV match at Twickenham will be an important occasion for a number of reasons. One of the...

By Charlie Elliott

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

England XV vs France XV: Preview, Where to Watch and Match Details

This Saturday, a developmental England XV will face off against a French side in an uncapped fixture at Allianz Stadium in...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Guy Pepper: England’s Next Back-Row Star?

Henry Pollock has set the rugby world alight this season. The young flanker has been sensational and has rapidly become one of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 8 months ago

Gallagher Premiership Final 2025 attracts highest TV audience ever

The sold-out Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final 2025 is officially the most-watched fixture in Premiership Rugby history. Across TNT Sports and ITV1,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 8 months ago

Charlie Elliott: My British and Irish Lions XV for Argentina

The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour in Dublin this Friday, playing against Argentina in the 1888 Cup. Every...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 8 months ago

British and Irish Lions Watch: Finn Russell dominates Premiership final

Following the Premiership and URC finals, the British and Irish Lions will be as close to full strength as they have...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Bath’s title celebrations & Ma’a Nonu rolls back the years

Across the world of rugby, there were lots of moments to look back on from this weekend. Given that it saw...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 8 months ago

Super Rugby Americas players in Los Pumas squad for British and Irish Lions clash

With several high-profile players unavailable through injury or club commitments, Felipe Contepomi has named 11 uncapped players in his squad to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Bath heroes roll back the years to rule Premiership again

Bath boss Johann van Graan warned the Premiership there is more where that came from after his side finally ended their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Nearly 60 Premiership players chasing new deals for next season

Worcester's re-emergence as a professional entity and the return of the salary cap to pre-pandemic levels have helped to reduce the...

By Jon Newcombe

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Theo Dan keen to make mark for England in Argentina

Keen tourist Theo Dan is relishing the prospect of adding another couple of stamps to his passport this summer. The Saracens...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 8 months ago

Bath 23-21 Leicester Tigers: 29 years on and Finn Russell puts Bath back on top

Bath .................................... 23pts Tries: Du Toit 26, Ojomoh 49 Conversions: Russell 27, 50 Penalties: Russell 9, 41, 70 Pied piper: Finn...

By The Rugby Paper Team