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Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Paul Rees: Michael Cheika’s 12-month shift builds new hope for Leicester Tigers

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Leicester Tigers A prevailing theory...

By Paul Rees

Columnists

/ 3 months ago

Charles Rylands: New stars who will light up Champ Rugby

As another week of pre-season ticks by and the new Championship campaign edges ever closer, this week we’re taking a look...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Pre-season fixtures

THU AUG 21 Dorking v Havant (7.45pm), Oxford Harlequins v Henley Hawks (7.15pm), Billingham v Acklam (7.15pm), Cinderford v Newent (3pm),...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Tuifua is keeping quiet on his plans

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Young talent: Patrick Tuifua in action for Hawke’s Bay PICTURE: Getty Images IN February 2024, the name...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Four-week ban for Dan Sheehan

Hooker Dan Sheehan has been banned for four matches, which will be reduced to three if he completes World Rugby’s coaching...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

LEICESTER TIGERS

Jamie Blamire In: Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons), Tarek Haffar (Northampton Saints), Wilf McCarthy (Hartpury University), Joaquin Moro (Pampas XV), Charlie Titcombe...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Pre-season fixtures

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs THU AUG 14 Neath v Gorseinon (7.30pm) FRI AUG...

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

Dan Sheehan handed four-match suspension for reckless clearout of Tom Lynagh

British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches following his illegal clearout of Australia‘s Tom Lynagh...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Pre-season fixtures

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs THURS AUG 7 Leeds Tykes v Otley (6.30pm) SAT...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Blair Kinghorn and James Ryan handed Lions starts in third Test

Blair Kinghorn and James Ryan will make their first starts of the British and Irish Lions’ series against Australia, but Andy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 4 months ago

Nick Cain: Henry Pollock must play with 7 on his back

Henry Pollock looked lost at times against a First Nations & Pasifika selection which wanted to get in the faces of...

By Nick Cain

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

Paul Rees: Saracens glad to have Owen Farrell back in harness so he can lead hunters

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the spotlight this week on Saracens For the first time...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Bordeaux get a hard start against the Bulls

Champions: Bordeaux Begles celebrate CHAMPIONS Cup holders Bordeaux Bègles will begin their title defence with a tough away fixture in South...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Marcus Smith keeps Owen Farrell out of British and Irish Lions squad for first Test in Australia

Marcus Smith has defied expectations by winning a place on the bench for the British and Irish Lions‘ first Test against...

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

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Nick Cain: Jack Willis deserves to be part of this British and Irish Lions party

It is one of the biggest travesties in this sport that Jack Willis could be destined to never pull on a...

By Nick Cain

Columnists

/ 5 months ago

French Column: Mystery surronds Uzair Cassiem’s future

One-time Scarlets and Springbok back row Uzair Cassiem is at the centre of a transfer storm in France. The 35-year-old knew...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

British and Irish Lions: Tadhg Beirne’s buzzing for the real thing

Tadhg Beirne is finally revelling in a proper Lions tour in Australia after being robbed of the full experience four years...

By Adam Hathaway

Brendan Gallagher

/ 5 months ago

Harlequins Best XV: A stylish team of the ages…

What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Weekend Talking Points: British and Irish Lions Tour opener, Top 14 Final, Legends bow out for BaaBaas

There is a mix of international rugby and club rugby this weekend, as different nations are at different stages of their seasons. The...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 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

Brendan Gallagher

/ 6 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Magical mystery tour ends with a flourish for Bath

When you have not won a Premiership title for 29 years, it matters not a jot how you break the drought,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

URC Team of the Season: Bulls lead charge in pick of the finest

Simon Thomas selects his best XV from the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 Season, as he picks Munster centre Tom Farrell as...

By Simon Thomas

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Jack Aungier steps up for Ireland

Uncapped Connacht prop Jack Aungier has been called into the Ireland squad as a replacement for Lions-bound Finlay Bealham. Dublin-born Aungier,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 6 months ago

Peter Jackson: Bordeaux winning the race for crowds, too

Peter Jackson reveals his exclusive club-by-club attendances list for the regulation season in Europe’s major leagues When the sun set on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 6 months ago

Stu Wilson, a Rolls Royce wing with a smart swerve

THOSE of a certain age will fondly remember All Black Stu Wilson, who died suddenly this week aged 70, as a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Adam Radwan’s flying finish is one for the ages

With the Premiership and URC semi-finals having taken place this weekend, alongside the Pro D2 play-off final, rugby saw plenty of...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Dwayne Peel confident Scarlets are on right track

Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel insists reaching the URC playoffs was just the start of the journey for the west Wales...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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

Simon Thomas: A few bright sparks to light up the gloom in Welsh Rugby

Simon Thomas assesses the state of the clubs in Wales and predicts more battles with the WRU over what happens next...

By Simon Thomas

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

I can’t wait to learn from the best at Harlequins – Aofie Wafer

Six Nations player of the tournament, Ireland star Aoife Wafer, can’t wait to pick the brains of her new back row...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

URC Semi-Finals: Kick-Off times, dates, how to watch

The URC semi-finals will both take place on Saturday, with Leinster hosting Glasgow Warriors and Bulls facing Sharks. Because of the...

By Charlie Elliott

Premiership

/ 6 months ago

Premiership and URC Semi-Finals Key Talking Points: Sharks without Eben Etzebeth

The Premiership and URC semi-finals are taking place this weekend, with the best of the two leagues battling it out. It...

By Charlie Elliott

United Rugby Championship

/ 6 months ago

Leinster vs Glasgow Warriors Preview – Leo Cullen delivers rallying call

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is rallying the troops and calling out to all fans to come down to the Aviva...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

British and Irish Lions Watch: Ellis Genge misses key Bristol Bears game due to injury

With less than three weeks to go before the British and Irish Lions play their first warm-up game against Argentina in...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Jaden Hendrikse splits opinion during epic penalty shootout

Another weekend of rugby has passed, with plenty of moments to look back on. The Premiership and Super Rugby Pacific played out the...

By Charlie Elliott

United Rugby Championship

/ 6 months ago

Sharks 24-24 Munster (6-4 AET): Heartbreak for Munster after penalty shoot-out

Sharks .............. 24pts Tries: Hooker 45, Fassi 67, Mbatha 73 Conversions: Jordan Hendrikse 46, 68 74, Penalty: Hendrikse 55 Munster ..............

By Gary Fitzgerald

Champions Cup

/ 6 months ago

Peter Jackson: Barmy to downgrade the Champions Cup

According to its promoters, the ‘wonderful’ Champions Cup stands on a pinnacle above everything else as ‘the greatest club competition in...

By Peter Jackson

United Rugby Championship

/ 6 months ago

URC Quarter-Finals Talking Points: Duhan van der Merwe misses out for Edinburgh

The URC play-offs are set to begin this weekend, starting off with the last eight battling it out in the quarter-finals. Given...

By Charlie Elliott

Rugby Paper News

/ 6 months ago

Can Leinster Win The URC? – What The Bookmakers Think

The 2024/2025 season for the United Rugby Championship began on the 20th of September 2024 and will conclude on Saturday the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 6 months ago

Charlie Elliott: The Best Moments of the 2024/25 Champions Cup

The Champions Cup has concluded, and European rugby‘s premier competition delivered some great moments. We saw plenty of drama in the pool stages, a lot of shocks...

By Charlie Elliott