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Power move: Sarah Bern drives in to score of England’s fourth try PICTURES: Getty Images

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Chris Hewett: England may prove to be just too good at the Women’s World Cup

Remember a time when facts were sacred and figures added up, for better or worse? Life isn’t nearly so simple nowadays,...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

We’re ready to write a new chapter, says coach

SAMOA HEAD COACH: Mataafa Ramsey Tomokino CAPTAIN: Sui Pauaraisa AT A heartfelt farewell dinner in Apia last week, Lakapi Samoa officially...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Chris Hewett: R360? We still don’t know enough

Mike Tindall’s hotly-debated R360 project has already generated enough words to fill a series of books, so “The Decline and Fall...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 months ago

Try to see things from a player’s perspective

Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Steve Collins, below, head coach at Rochdale What is your rugby playing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Toulon keen on their youth policy

PATRICK Tuifua isn’t the only young player shipping up at Stade Felix Mayol this summer. Fellow new arrivals such as utility...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

I aim to be passionate and purposeful

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Sean Scanlon, below, head coach at Dronfield RFC in Regional 2 Midlands North (L6)...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Maro Itoje: These Lions tours shouldn’t work – but they do

Maro Itoje was a relieved man as he reflected on the Lions series win in Australia because he knew it might...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Huw Jones: Lions boss Andy Farrell knows exactly what he wants

Centre Huw Jones now knows what it takes to be a Lion after a couple of months working with head coach...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

From: Foreign Secretary To: Maro Itoje – Great job…

Maro Itoje has friends in high places and his phone was buzzing with messages after last Saturday’s 29-26 win in Melbourne....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Red Roses will take nothing for granted at Women’s world Cup, says fly-half Helena Rowland

England may be overwhelming favourites to become world champions on home soil this summer but Helena Rowland insists they are taking...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 4 months ago

England 97-7 Spain: World Cup worry after Marlie Packer is sent off

England .................97pts Tries: Feaunati 5, Packer 7, Rowland 10, 27, 44; Breach 17, Bern 31, 42; Shekells 39, Campion 48, Sing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

British and Irish Lions vs Wallabies Third Test: Key Talking points and battles as Lions go for sweep down under

The British and Irish Lions will look to complete a clean sweep of their 2025 tour when they face Australia in...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Lions vs FNP should have been billed as the Fourth Test

On a tour almost devoid of interest, spark and intensity outside of the Tests it was uplifting to see the First...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Chris Hewett: Saturday void suits the ‘Prem’ hyperbole

Sport is no stranger to hyperbole and there are times when rugby leads the way. This is one of them. After...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Honesty and simplicity are key to success

Steve Hill puts the questions to Martin Watt, the head coach at title winning Sunderland RFC What is your playing background/history?...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 4 months ago

Former Red Roses skipper Sarah Hunter on returning from maternity leave to help England win the World Cup

Sarah Hunter had no doubts about cutting her maternity leave short to be back in time to coach England at a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Charlie Elliott: My Lions vs Wallabies first Test predictions

The British and Irish Lions kick off their three-Test series against Australia this Saturday in Brisbane, aiming to make a strong...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Darcy Graham among Scottish trio called up to British and Irish Lions squad ahead of Wallabies series

The British and Irish Lions have called up Scotland trio Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham ahead of their series...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

British and Irish Lions Tour going past in a blink of an eye for Maro Itoje

Skipper Maro Itoje has seen time fly by on the current Lions tour and the first Test match is rushing into...

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

I’ve never seen so many smiles at any tournament

International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament Steve Hill reports from Pamplona in Spain about an event supported by the European Commission and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

British and Irish Lions told: Beware Australian dirty tricks

Lions boss Andy Farrell warned his side to look out for Australian dirty tricks after a bizarre row over pitch-watering following...

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

/ 5 months ago

U20s World Championship: Kepu Tuipulotu – We know the Aussies will be right up for it

We have had quite the journey here in Italy so far, with plenty to reflect on as we gear up for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Clergyman who guided ’38 Lions

THE Reverend George Cromey made a hefty sacrifice in order to afford the privilege of playing for the Lions. He sold...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

British and Irish Lions urged to ‘create moments’ ahead of Australia tour opener

The British and Irish Lions have been urged to create memories when they play their first fixture on Australian soil against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Mathis ready to add some sparkle

NEW ZEALAND Star: Oli Mathis AFTER retaining the Rugby Championship U20 title in South Africa earlier this summer, New Zealand are...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 6 months ago

James Harrington: Back to the future again for Biarritz

The decision, when it came, was no great surprise. ProD2 side Biarritz, relegated for financial reasons shortly after the end of...

By James Harrington

United Rugby Championship

/ 6 months ago

URC: Leinster have the final word with Glasgow Warriors

Leinster's tortuous quest for a fifth European star continues to cast a shadow, but their season may yet have a silver...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

2024/25 FANTASY

TRP FANTASY RUGBY HELPDESK trphelp07544 @gmail.com PHONE NUMBER 07909993854 Welcome to the final update of this Season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby, covering...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Super Rugby Americas Team of the Season

With Pampas, Peñarol, Selknam and Dogos preparing to contest the playoffs, find out who has made The Rugby Paper‘s Super Rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 6 months ago

Wade pulls the curtain down in fine style

■By ROGER PANTING Gloucester ........................41pts Tries: Cotgreave 4, 24, 50; Wade 30, 79; Williams 32, Atkinson 53 Conversions: Carreras 4, 50,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 6 months ago

Chris Hewett: Time to speak with one voice

Back in the age when men were men and Willie John McBride was wearing the red shirt of the British and...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Doctor calls for concussion protocols to be revised

Doctor Ben Jones, a former scrum-half with Northampton, Worcester and England 7s, has called for concussion guidelines to be revised to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 6 months ago

Chris Hewett: Dangers of pushing the profit margins

According to George Orwell, who knew a thing or two about a thing or two, the “greatest cruelty one can inflict...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Josh Macleod all set for Leinster challenge

Josh Macleod is proof positive of the virtues of patience and perseverance. It was back in 2020 that the Scarlets flanker...

By Simon Thomas

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Leicestershire and Herts on the march

■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Division 3 LEICESTERSHIRE and Hertfordshire extended their unbeaten runs. Surrey and Essex also registered their first victories of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso eyes comeback after being named in England training squad

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will make his first appearance in an England squad since November as he closes in on his comeback from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Kingsholm balancing act should be lauded

GLOUCESTER are a proper rugby club, determined to run themselves properly. That much was made clear by their chairman, Martin St...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 7 months ago

It’s famous five for Opoku to bag slice of Cov history

■By DAVID LAWRENCE Coventry ............................67pts Tries: Opoku 15, 18, 50, 65, 77; Kvesic 10, Penalty 40, Hinkley 59, Hitchcock 68, 79,...

By The Rugby Paper Team