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Autumn Internationals

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England will not move away from their DNA to match South Africa – Henry Slade

Henry Slade insists England will resist the temptation to strip back their gameplan in a quest to rescue their autumn by...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Podcast

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S4, E11: Joe Tomane celebrates Southern Hemisphere sweep as England fall short again

It was a great weekend to be south of the equator as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Fiji and Argentina handed...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Richard Wigglesworth unsure as to Felix Jones’ role in South Africa preparations

England’s players and coaching number two Richard Wigglesworth have had no contact with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday’s clash with South...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby Paper News

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Ranking of The Best Rugby Teams in 2024

Considering that the 2024 Autumn Nations are well underway, this moment is as good as any to talk about the best...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Top Five Rugby League to Rugby Union code switches in history

By Charlie Elliott In Australia’s recent win against England at Allianz Stadium, there was one name that stood out in terms...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

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Match Reaction: Scotland happy in defeat, Springboks frustrated in victory

By Tom Jeffreys Despite South Africa boasting a comfortable 17-point winning margin in their 32-15 victory at Murrayfield yesterday, the moods...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Joseph Sua’ali’i bursts onto the scene

By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action has been dominated by teams from the Southern Hemisphere, with...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

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Leaking 42 points at home is ‘unforgivable’ – Jamie George

By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham Deflated Jamie George declared his side were not up to scratch after they slumped to another dismal...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Lawrence Dallaglio: It will take brains to beat Springboks

By Adam Hathaway Lawrence Dallaglio has warned England they need brains and not just brawn to beat world champions South Africa...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Rob Baxter backing Henry Slade to adapt to changes

By Paul Rees Exeter are confident that the decision to change their defensive system will not jeopardise Henry Slade’s place in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Chandler Cunningham-South gunning for Springboks

By Adam Hathaway Chandler Cunningham-South is aiming to be a big hit against the Springboks on Saturday after adding New Zealand...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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More heartache for England as Aussies steal it at the death

By Nick Cain at Twickenham England ............................. 37pts Tries: Cunningham-South 5, 12; Sleightholme 57, 68, Itoje 78 Conversions: Smith 13, 68,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Once again, England fail to use their loaf

By Paul Rees In a match both sides tried hard to lose, England succeeded. It was their fifth defeat in a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Of all the positives for Australia, Joseph Sua’ali’i was the biggest

By Brendan Gallagher Welcome back to Australia. Where have you been? And hello Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i. What did your mother feed you?...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Andy Farrell: We have to find solution quickly

Ireland coach Andy Farrell made no excuses and admitted New Zealand deserved to win and urged his side to dig deep...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Ireland all at sea as Damian McKenzie pulls the strings

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland................................ 13pts Try: van der Flier 42 Conversion: Crowley 43 Penalties: Crowley 7, 39 New Zealand ................... 23pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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France too strong for spirited Japan

By James Harrington France................52pts Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 4, 28; Gailleton 10, Roumat 19, Mauvaka 34, Gros 42, Boudehent 54, 65 Conversions: Ramos...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Warren Gatland’s facing a big day at the office

By Simon Thomas Match Preview Wales v Fiji Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Principality Stadium Warren Gatland has known plenty of huge fixtures...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

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Give Joe Cokanasiga a run on the wing

Steve Borthwick has proven during his career that he is a great coach and he is starting to show that he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 years ago

The game was ours to lose – and we did

HISTORY really does repeat itself, England’s team selection is proof of that. Why take Marcus Smith off ? He was having...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

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England a licence to thrill

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Key man: Ollie Lawrence should be able to inject more pace into England attacks...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Steve Borthwick’s bench policy needs work

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week The bench miscalculations cooking England’s goose in the final quarter of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

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When value for money is not part of the deal

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED ENGLAND’S bench strategy against New Zealand – goodbye “bomb squad”, hello “squib squad” – has been investigated,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

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Cian Healy keeps rolling the years away

By Peter Jackson - The man truly in the know Just when the All Blacks thought they had finally seen the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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The one-man choir whose class shone like a beacon

STEVE Bale had more, far more than a voice worthy of the Albert Hall on the Last Night of the Proms...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Duty of Danny Care: How Eddie Jones rates

Paul Rees examines the record and reputation of the ex-England coach who divides opinion wherever he goes A man apart: Eddie...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

England need to be more consistent

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Man in the middle: Referee Angus Gardner seemed to be doing his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Cuthbert: Wales have to deliver

Podcast By CHARLIE ELLIOTT ALEX Cuthbert says the pressure on Wales is huge ahead of their opening Autumn Nations Series game...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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‘Unmatched’- Ten unmissable player matchups in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

This weekend of the Autumn Nations Series almost entirely consists of fixtures that are expected to be decided by extremely fine margins, leading...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

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France vs Japan – Match Preview

France will kick off their autumn campaign on Saturday night as they welcome Japan to Paris. France is one of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Italy vs Argentina – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Italy will kick off the autumn campaign as they welcome Argentina to Rome. The Italians will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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England vs Australia – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will welcome Australia to the Allianz Stadium on Saturday as they aim to secure their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Ireland v All Blacks talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

Ireland launch their Autumn Nations Series fixtures with Friday evening’s mouthwatering clash against New Zealand. The All Blacks, who knocked Andy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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There are no excuses – Tom Curry demands England ‘step up’ against Australia

Tom Curry insists England’s players must take responsibility for the inability to close out winning positions and adopt a “no excuses”...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Ireland vs All Blacks Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports This weekend, rugby action kicks off with a bang as Ireland takes on New Zealand at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

How to Bet on Rugby League: Latest Odds

Different countries like different sports and it does not mean that a popular sporting activity is equally big in all corners...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Are two wins achievable for Wales this Autumn Nations Series?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales head into the autumn with some pressure on them, looking to snap their losing streak...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

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Jason Robinson backs Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to ‘make an impact’ on Lions tour

Jason Robinson is backing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to defy his inexperience and take the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour by storm....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Podcast

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S4, E10: Alex Cuthbert joins as England drop ball against NZ + Wales set for crucial Autumn Nations Series

With an eight-point lead, England seemed in control at Twickenham, only for a New Zealand fightback and some questionable substitutions to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher start for Ireland against New Zealand

Front-row forwards Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher will start Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand in Dublin. Prop Bealham...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Steve Borthwick hails England collaboration as Danny Care criticises Eddie Jones

Steve Borthwick has distanced his England from the Eddie Jones regime damningly described by Danny Care by revealing he has an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Gareth Anscombe’s dreams of representing Wales again drove his recovery

Gareth Anscombe says the possibility of playing Test rugby again was “a big driver” for him as he fought his way...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand

Lock Joe McCarthy believes Ireland have “earned the right” to feel confident of taking on the All Blacks as they attempt...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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England prop Dan Cole was surprised by timing of Joe Marler’s retirement

England prop Dan Cole admits he was surprised by the timing of Joe Marler’s instant retirement from international rugby. Marler, who...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham Shine

By Charlie Elliott Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham put in immense performances as New Zealand and Scotland showed their quality on the opening weekend of...

By Charlie Elliott