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Jeff Probyn

/ 1 year ago

I’m surprised that Owen was left out

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Waiting game: Neither Owen Farrell nor, inset, Jamie George were picked by...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Battling Chiefs too good for Crusaders

Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCK RETURNING All Blacks star Wallace Sititi scored the winning try as table-topping Chiefs...

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Howden Celebrates the British & Irish Lions Squad Writing Their Names into the History Books – and Onto a 44ft Mural

Principal Partner and Official Jersey Sponsor of The British & Irish Lions, global insurance group Howden, celebrated the newly announced Lions...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was worried injury would wreck his British and Irish Lions dream

For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Northampton Saints fly-half Fin Smith ‘unfazed’ and ‘relaxed’ about the possibility British and Irish Lions selection

By James Logan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

“Don’t like it then don’t watch it” – Henry Pollock’s message to social media scrooges as he aims for British and Lions selection

By James Logan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Social Media Moments of the Week: Henry Pollock divides opinion with try celebration

By Charlie Elliott As the weekend of rugby draws to a close, the discourse around the sport continues to bubble away. The...

By Charlie Elliott

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Champions Cup Team of the Week: Northampton Saints’ Lions hopefuls help deliver historic upset

By Charlie Elliott The Champions Cup played host to two of the best semi-finals we have seen in the competition, as the two favourites were...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan join Steve Borthwick for England’s Summer Tour

Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s England coaching team for the summer tour to Argentina and the United...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Christian Wade will be a hit at Wigan Warriors – Andy Powell

By Ross Heppenstall Andy Powell’s time at Wigan Warriors was, by his own admission, no great success, but he has backed...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Ospreys boss Mark Jones backs Keelan Giles for spot on Wales tour

By Simon Thomas Keelan Giles has to be in the shake-up for a place on Wales’ summer tour of Japan, according...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Leinster 34-37 Northampton Saints: Tommy Freeman hat-trick ignites stunning Saints

By Adam Hathaway Leinster ...........................34pts Tries: O’Brien 17, Van der Flier 25, 58; Doris 58, Lowe 69 Conversions: Prendergast 25, 47,...

By Adam Hathaway

Brendan Gallagher

/ 1 year ago

Brendan Gallagher: Northampton Saints win over Leinster is the best win on the road I’ve seen

I’ve been reporting on this Heineken Cup, European Cup, Investec Champions Cup – call it what you want – since the...

By Brendan Gallagher

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Bordeaux vs Toulouse Preview: Injury problems put Toulouse on the back foot

By Ben Jaycock Bordeaux v Toulouse Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stade Velodrome, Marseille An injury-plagued Toulouse are up against it today when...

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Henry Pollock’s energy could give British and Irish Lions that extra boost

By Nick Cain The likelihood of any uncapped young “bolters”, who were a feature of Lions squad announcements in the amateur...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 1 year ago

Edinburgh 24 – 39 Bath: Bath’s final push too much for Edinburgh in Challenge Cup semi-final

By Roger Panting Edinburgh .......................24 Tries: Tuipulotu 18, Penalty 42, Price 64 Conversions: Thompson 19, 65 Penalty: Thompson 37 Bath .....................................

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Les Kiss to replace Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach ahead of 2027 World Cup

Australian Les Kiss will replace Joe Schmidt as Wallabies head coach in 2026 and will lead the team in their home...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 1 year ago

Dream Team – Jamie Jack

JAMIE JACK, THE BEDFORD BLUES & THE FORMER NOTTINGHAM, AMPTHILL, EDINBURGH, LONDON IRISH AND COVENTRY PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 1 year ago

Trio recalled All Black triumph one final time

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW SHORTLY before Christmas, in the hometown of the Manic Street Preachers, a trio...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welsh Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Ken Owens eying a move into politics

Ken Owens, aka the Sheriff of Carmarthen, is planning to plunge into the whirlpool of politics as a Labour candidate at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Andrew Goodman: Joe Schmidt called me and it changed my life

By Adam Hathaway Lions assistant coach Andrew Goodman is aiming to bite the hand that once fed him when he goes...

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Johan Mulder looking to push Cardiff in South Africa double header

By Simon Thomas Johan Mulder heads back home to South Africa this week, having exceeded all expectations with play-off chasing Cardiff....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Richmond’s power pack take charge up front but backs are a fair old mix

THE BEST XV FROM 2024-25 AS VOTED FOR BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of the The Rugby Paper’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

George Ford sets his heart on Australia with British and Irish Lions

George Ford admitted he would “die” for a place on this summer’s Lions tour. The Sale fly-half produced another superb display...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

United Rugby Championship: Nine-try Ospreys demolish Dragons

By Simon Thomas The Ospreys secured the bonus point win they needed to keep their URC play-off hopes alive as they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Lions 26-7 Connacht: South African hosts in league of their own

By David John Lions ................26 Connacht........... 7 Connacht's play-off hopes were dealt a blow with a second consecutive defeat in South...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Dan Lydiate is moving over to a coaching role at Dragons

By Sam Jackson Dan Lydiate will move into a coaching role at Dragons after yesterday playing his final game for the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 1 year ago

Dream Team – Jacob Fewtrell

JACOB FEWTRELL, THE BOURNVILLE AND FORMER LEICESTER TIGERS AND BIRMINGHAM MOSELEY FLY-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 1 year ago

Fred aiming to add to the Tuilagi legacy

By Chris Collyer Fred Tuilagi is eager to make a name for himself with club and country rather than just ‘live...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 1 year ago

Brendan Gallagher: Little good news is coming out of Africa

By Brendan Gallagher - Rugby Matters Mention recently of the late Claude Saurel and his eclectic coaching career brought back memories...

By Brendan Gallagher

Brendan Gallagher

/ 1 year ago

Norman Mbiko – A Leopard who did change his spots

Norman Mbiko is probably not a name that resonates strongly here in Britain and Ireland, but the feisty scrum-half from the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

I’m glad to see the Lions will commemorate Swannell

THE exotic, slightly eccentric figure of Blair Swannell has appeared in this column on previous occasions and expect to hear the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League One

/ 1 year ago

Lions show heart to avoid the drop

Leicester Lions.....38 Bishop’s S................29 ■ By HOLLY DAISY LEICESTER Lions survived the drop on the final day of the season for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Beard off to Montpellier

OSPREYS lock Adam Beard will leave at the end of the season when his contract ends to join French Top 14...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Lynagh’s in control as Reds take down Blues

Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■By BEN JAYCOCK TOM Lynagh scored two tries to guide Queensland Reds to a statement victory over...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Sale Sharks turn on power in race for Premiership play-offs

By Sam Jackson Tom Curry scored two tries as Sale smashed Harlequins at The Stoop to move into the play-off positions...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Phil Dowson: We need to be flexible over 30-match limit

By Paul Rees Phil Dowson has called for give-and-take in the management of England players who are near the 30-game limit...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions coaching team for Australia

Johnny Sexton will join Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions coaching team for this summer’s tour of Australia. He joins Richard...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 1 year ago

Dream Team – Simon Linsell

SIMON LINSELL, THE BARNES AND FORMER GLOUCESTER & EALING TRAILFINDERS PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Premiership: Imposing Sale Sharks put Harlequins on the deck

By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ....................... 29pts Tries: Kenningham 6, Murley 23, Anderson 60, Jibulu 76 Conversions: Smith 7, 60, 76 Penalty:...

By Gary Fitzgerald