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International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Williams injury doubt for Wales

Scarlets centre Johnny Williams is a doubt for Wales’ autumn internationals after suffering another calf injury against Benetton. The 25-year-old suffered the problem...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 4 years ago

In this Sunday’s Rugby Paper: Alphonsi, Worcester, and Red Roses opener

It’s been a dark and painful week not just for Worcester Warriors fans, but for English Rugby in general, as part...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Leon MacDonald announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

Leon MacDonald has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will guide the team on a two-match...

By Nick Powell

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Dow back on bench as Kebaya gets start for England opener

Abby Dow is likely to make her return from injury off the bench, as 20-year-old flanker Sadia Kebaya gets a start...

By Nick Powell

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 years ago

Japan, NZ & France looking at Tuilagi

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler England and Lions star Manu Tuilagi is attracting interest from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Womens Rugby World Cup

/ 4 years ago

Lionesses have inspired us to live the moment says Middleton

By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND A year later than advertised, the 2021 Women’s World Cup gets underway in New Zealand next weekend...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 4 years ago

Why a global season could help manage game’s woes

Paul Rees looks at England’s training camp squad and asks why the professional game is not working The Premiership has never...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 4 years ago

Tournament brimming with standout moments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT was after round two from memory that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welsh Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Cuthbert a doubt for Wales’ autumn

ALEX Cuthbert is a doubt for Wales’ autumn international series with a shoulder injury. The 52-cap wing has enjoyed a rejuvenation...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 4 years ago

England women set for standalone match at Twickenham against France

England‘s women will play their first ever standalone match at Twickenham next year against France in the Six Nations. The Red...

By Nick Powell

Jeremy Guscott

/ 4 years ago

Why Club World Cup must fit into calendar

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Ideas like the Club World Cup get my support if they encourage rugby of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Steward hat-trick puts Tigers on top

By ADAM HATHAWAY Northampton....21pts Tries: Mitchell 14, Freeman 16, Coles 45 Conversions: Biggar 15, 17, 45 Leicester ..........41pts Tries: Steward 38,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 4 years ago

Basham back for Dragons

Preview Dragons v Munster Today. Kick-off 3pm WALES flanker Taine Basham starts as Dragons looks to bounce from the 44-6 hammering...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Middleton should open up strongly in World Cup

ROCKY CLARK WORLD CUP WINNER Five years on from the last World Cup there were 39 Red Roses awaiting squad selection,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 4 years ago

Raynal’s call correct …but was it fair?

Paul Rees finds out how the French referee’s last-minute decision has divided opinions Australia claim that World Rugby has backed their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Five-try rout puts All Blacks on top

By NICK POWELL New Zealand ..40pts Tries: Jordan 23, Penalty 28, Whitelock 43, Taylor 54, Tu’ungafasi 65 Conversions: Mo’unga 24, 44...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 4 years ago

Verdict on corruption charges is awaited

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Tuesday, December 13. That’s the date a Paris court delivers its verdicts on FFR President Bernard Laporte,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 4 years ago

In Sunday’s Rugby Paper

It’s a huge weekend of rugby, as the Rugby Championship reaches its conclusion, and there are some big games in the...

By Nick Powell

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Whitelock leads All-Blacks for Championship decider

Sam Whitelock is to lead a New Zealand team that includes six changes from the side that beat Australia last week,...

By Nick Powell

Nick Cain

/ 4 years ago

Time for England to get Sevens game in order

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There is no nation in the Rugby Union family that was not disrupted...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 4 years ago

One old competition which has had its day

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Younger readers may be surprised to learn that back in the days when dinosaurs were roaming the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Shane Williams

/ 4 years ago

Wales can grow into a real force under Ioan

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It was a tough night at the office for the Wales Women side earlier in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 4 years ago

Welsh to the core, but a fine citizen of the world

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Life was a magical mystery tour for Eddie...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, September 18, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

All Blacks win thriller after bizarre Raynal call

Australia.........37pts Tries: Valentini 25, Kellaway 60, 67, Samu 73 Conversions: Foley 26, 61, 68, 74 Penalties: Foley 18, 47 New Zealand…..39pts Tries: Taukei'aho 4, 41, Mo'unga...

By Nick Powell

Women's International

/ 4 years ago

Red Roses hammer Wales in final World Cup warm-up

England …………73pts Wales ………………….7pts By MARK DOCHERTY The Red Roses secured a world record 25th consecutive victory in style with a 66-point...

By Nick Powell

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Springboks unchanged for critical Argentina clash

South Africa have made no changes to their starting line-up ahead of their vital match against Argentina in Round Five of...

By Nick Powell

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Foley back as Australia ring changes

Bernard Foley has returned to the Australian team for the first time since 2019, as the Wallabies change seven for the...

By Nick Powell

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Duo of changes for All Blacks’ Bledisloe opener

New Zealand have made two enforced changes in the only switches to their starting line-up for this Thursday’s Rugby Championship and...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Time for England to get act together

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK We are a year out from the 2023 World Cup – and three...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Robinson magic spurs Red Rose fightback

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Forthcoming fixtures

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership (3pm kick-off) Gloucester v Wasps Sale v Northampton WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 INTERNATIONALS Women’s England v...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

World of rugby mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II

The world of rugby at all levels were united as they mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday evening....

By Nick Powell

Features

/ 4 years ago

“Wait and see” on Salary Cap reduction – Lynagh

Former Australian legend Michael Lynagh believes fans should not rush into judgement about the impact of the reduction of the Premiership‘s...

By Nick Powell

Guest Blogs

/ 4 years ago

All Blacks Coach Ian Foster Endorsed Through 2023 Rugby World Cup

According to Betonmobile.ru, The New Zealand Rugby Union has today announced All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster will remain in his...

By Nick Powell

Top 14

/ 4 years ago

England and Top 14 star Mercer first name in Razor-rog Barbarians squad

England, Bath and Montpellier star Zach Mercer has been named in the Barbarians squad for November’s Killik Cup 2022 match against...

By Nick Powell

Club Rugby

/ 4 years ago

We must get off to a faster start this time, says Dowson

By PAUL REES Phil Dowson wants Northampton to take their form in the latter stages of last season into the new...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Smith backing Fifita to light up Scarlets

By STEFFAN THOMAS Vaea Fifita has been tipped to take the United Rugby Championship by storm following his highprofile move from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bath

Head coach: Johann van Graan Captain: Ben Spencer Ground: The Recreation Ground Capacity: 14,509 PREDICTED FINISH: 11TH Johann van Graan, Bath‘s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Northampton

Director of Rugby: Phil Dowson Captain: Lewis Ludlam Ground: Franklin’s Gardens Capacity: 15,200 PREDICTED FINISH: 5TH Northampton have tended to yo-yo...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 4 years ago

Pollard the man to help Tigers retain their title

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Steve Borthwick has proved himself to be a tremendous operator who never leaves a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

New Zealand unchanged as second match against Pumas looms

The All Blacks have opted against any changes to their starting XV for the second of their two games against Argentina....

By Nick Powell

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Australia …………….14 New Zealand ……..22

■By MICK WILSON WALLAROOS coach Jay Tregonning has set his team the goal of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Boffelli puts the boot into All Blacks

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER New Zealand....18pts Tries: Taukeiaho 10, Clarke 31 Conversions: Mo’unga 33 Penalties: Mo’unga 28, 46 Argentina ..........25pts Tries: Gonzalez...

By The Rugby Paper Team