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Kieran Marmion dives over to score for Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears 46-12 Northampton Saints: Bears run riot to end Saints unbeaten start

Ashton Gate again proved a graveyard for Northampton Saints as their unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt halt...

By The Rugby Paper Team

France 48-33 Australia: The French take their time to get into right gear

France took their time getting going, but they put on their best performance of the autumn, condemning Australia to a 10th...

By James Harrington

Jarrod Evans, centre, celebrates his late winner for Wales

Wales 24-23 Japan: Jarrod Evans hits the target as Steve Tandy’s side steal it at the death

An 83rd-minute penalty from replacement Jarrod Evans deprived Japan of a deserved first victory in Wales in a dramatic finish.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Will Butt: I know my chance will come at Bath

Bath’s squad is so loaded that one of their most consistent players this decade, Will Butt, has struggled for minutes this...

By Paul Rees

Wales’ Louis Rees-Zammit during a training session

‘Fast and explosive’ Louis Rees-Zammit back in ‘happy place’ after Wales return

Louis Rees-Zammit is determined to bring star quality to rugby after returning from his 18-month spell in the NFL “heavier, faster...

By The Rugby Paper Team

From Gloucester to Cardiff Met, Isaac Marsh continues to chase his rugby ambitions while inspiring others through Kaizen Rugby

Isaac Marsh: From Gloucester to Cardiff Met – chasing the next chapter

“I heard life is what passes when you're too busy living.” The opening line of Zach Bryan’s “Late July” makes you...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Louis Rees-Zammit, centre, is tackled during Wales' defeat to Argentina in Cardiff

Wales suffer heavy defeat to Argentina in Steve Tandy’s first match as head coach

Wales began the Steve Tandy era with an emphatic defeat as Argentina claimed a record 52-28 victory in Cardiff.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Louis Rees-Zammit named among replacements for Wales return against Argentina

Louis Rees-Zammit has been named among the Wales replacements for his international return against Argentina.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Wales’ Louis Rees-Zammit during a training session at Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Louis Rees-Zammit looks forward to Wales return but says training feels ‘weird’

Louis Rees-Zammit admitted it felt strange to be back training with Wales at the Principality Stadium as he prepares for his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

Louis Rees-Zammit back in Wales squad after two-year absence

Louis Rees-Zammit is back in the Wales squad after a two-year absence and an attempt to make it in the NFL.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Saracens 50-17 Bristol Bears: Owen Farrell in charge as Saracens hit the top

Owen Farrell’s first home game for Saracens for 504 days ended in an ominous warning for the rest of the Prem...

By Adam Hathaway

Lam: We need to find new players

BRISTOL director of rugby Pat Lam will launch an urgent recruitment drive as he bids to fill the holes in his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rees-Zammit has mixed night on return to Kingsholm

■By ROGER PANTING Gloucester .... 24pts Tries: W Knight 3, M Knight 57, Davies 62, Caven 73 Conversions: Barton 57, 62...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Lewis Ludlow is still a key player for Gloucester – George Skivington

Lewis Ludlow will remain a central figure for Gloucester despite being replaced as captain after five years in charge.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Lam likes what he sees on LRZ debut

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale ..................................24pts Tries: O’Flaherty 29, Jibulu 51, Hanson 55, Davies 75 Conversions: Curtis 52, 56 Bristol ...............................15pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 3 months ago

Joe Hawkins: Cutting two teams ‘could kill game’ in Wales

Wales centre Joe Hawkins has strongly criticised proposals by the Welsh Rugby Union to cut the number of professional regional teams...

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

/ 3 months ago

Louis Rees-Zammit – It’s my dream to be a British and Irish Lion again

Louis Rees-Zammit did not take much notice of events in Australia this summer – but has set his sights on rejoining...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 3 months ago

James Hook backing Jac Morgan for a repeat British and Irish Lions impact in New Zealand

Jac Morgan can be an even bigger hit in New Zealand in 2029 after making such an impressive Lions impact down...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 3 months ago

Blair Murray signs new deal to stay at Scarlets until 2028

Wales full-back Blair Murray has signed a contract extension to stay at the Scarlets until 2028. The 23-year-old joined the region...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 3 months ago

Nick Cain: NFL a tough nut to crack for Louis Rees-Zammit and co

Hot on the heels of Louis Rees-Zammit’s return to rugby union with Bristol after his 18 month tilt at getting on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 4 months ago

Pat Lam: Louis Rees-Zammit is chasing glory with Bristol Bears – not the money

Pat Lam insists Louis Rees-Zammit’s move to Bristol for the new season is purely about rugby not money. The 24-year-old British...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 4 months ago

Louis Rees-Zammit is on his way home

Wales and Lions wing Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby union 18 months after he sensationally quit the game to pursue...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 4 months ago

Nick Cain: Without a deal, R360’s credibility is on the line

The R360 phantom is up-and-running again with Louis Rees-Zammit rumoured to be involved following his exit from the Jacksonville Jaguars and...

By Nick Cain

International Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Rees-Zammit’s US dream a bridge too far

NOW that Louis Rees-Zammit has abandoned his American dream, Jordan Mailata stands alone at 6ft 8in and 25 stone as the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 4 months ago

Former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit announces return to rugby after leaving NFL

Former Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby after spending 18 months in the NFL. Rees-Zammit signed an active roster...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Questioning Australia’s future as Lions opponents is ‘insulting’ – Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell insisted debate over Australia‘s future as a British and Irish Lions tour destination was “insulting”. The Lions are seeking...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 8 months ago

Gloucester will keep on the attack whatever happens – Jake Morris

By Gary Fitzgerald Jake Morris insists the Cherry and Whites will not be applying the brakes and “playing it safe” in...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 11 months ago

Josh Hathaway can follow Louis Rees-Zammit -George Skivington

By Jon Newcombe George Skivington has backed Josh Hathaway to continue to go from strength to strength as the young winger...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Q&A: Leigh Steinberg on Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL chances

Ben Jaycock caught up with American sports agent Leigh Steinberg to discuss Louis Rees-Zammit and his chances of making it in...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL dream still alive

A legendary American sports agent believes Louis Rees-Zammit has a good chance in the NFL this season despite being cut by...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Phil Dowson says Northampton Saints must forget Courtney Lawes

Northampton boss Phil Dowson has told his squad to get used to life without Courtney Lawes in a hurry ahead of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Ex-rugby player Nathan Macqueen shooting for gold at Paralympics

Former rugby prodigy turned paralympic archer Nathan Macqueen could fulfil a life’s ambition today for Team GB in Paris.

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Louis Rees-Zammit continues NFL journey by joining Jacksonville Jaguars

The former Wales wing was released by the Kansas City Chiefs. Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad after...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Louis Rees-Zammit unlikely to make Kansas City Chiefs roster for 2024 NFL season

Former rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is expected to miss out when the Kansas City Chiefs name their 53-man roster for the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Gatland hits the 50-mark for Wales

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Unless they change the habit of a lifetime in Australia over the next...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

I want to improve and be best 9 in the world

Matthew Luddington talks to Gloucester and Italy scrum-half Stephen Varney following his eye-catching campaign Stephen Varney has truly had a breakthrough...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Clarke confident Gloucester can put the bad times behind them

By BEN JAYCOCK Gloucester will have regrets for their disappointing season that saw the Cherry & Whites finish second bottom in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Louis has sights set on Kansas gold rush

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW The latest phase of his footballing reincarnation took Louis Rees-Zammit to a school...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Skivington looking for players to prove themselves

By PAUL REES Dasher: Josh Hathaway GEORGE Skivington has told his players ahead of today’s clash with Exeter at Kingsholm that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Saracens get back in the old routine

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Saracens .......................... 46pts Tries: Parton 7, 12, 20; McFarland 41, Willis 56, Hartley 62, Cinti 65 Conversions: Farrell...

By The Rugby Paper Team