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/ 4 years ago

Smiler Smith ‘sums up Harlequins right now’

Harlequins skills and kicking coach Charlie Mulchrone says Marcus Smith has gotten to where he is by being a great applier...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 years ago

Sam Simmonds is on a high with Lions after Twickenham pain

The Exeter Chiefs star has channelled Premiership final defeat into positivity on tour with the British & Irish Lions

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Blamire: I grew up in Rugby League country so scrummaging was new to me

Jon Newcombe talks to the new England cap who gave Newcastle Falcons cause for celebration this summer along with Adam Radwan

By Jon Newcombe

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Let’s pour cold water over this Rassie Erasmus ruse | Nick Cain

A head coach as a waterboy? The incursion of non-playing staff on the pitch has been a problem brewing for years

By Nick Cain

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Too many errors, but future’s bright for Wales | Shane Williams

Shane Williams' verdict of the loss to Argentina at the Principality

By Shane Williams

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

New Zealand 60-13 Fiji: Reece hat-trick as All Blacks run riot

SEVU REECE scored a hattrick as the All Blacks thrashed Fiji at FMG Stadium before turning their attention to next month’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 4 years ago

All Blacks bucked the trend of decline | Chris Hewett

For the fifth time since 1997, the Lions face a series against the reigning world champions but have they all been...

By Chris Hewett

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Three Players Who Could Be Huge Stars In The Future

A number of the major nations are giving the opportunity to some up-and-coming, exciting players to get some experience in senior...

By Sam Emery

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Mighty Mouse can put a scare into giant Boks | Nick Cain

Hamish Watson can be the force that brings down the Springboks at the breakdown, writes Nick Cain

By Nick Cain

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Poite was plain wrong, there is no justification | Peter Jackson

The All Blacks may still hold rancour up to the next Lions tour over Romain Poite's decision to not penalise Ken...

By Peter Jackson

Features

/ 4 years ago

Daly’s lucky Lions number is looking like 13 against Boks

Nick Cain discusses the versatile roles Elliot Daly is able to play with his Saracens attack coach Kevin Sorrell, and whether...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

New Zealand 57-23 Fiji: Four-try Coles is too much to handle for battling Fiji

Four tries from replacement hooker Dane Coles push the All Blacks ahead of fighting Fiji

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

/ 4 years ago

These are the 9 stadiums of the Rugby World Cup 2023

The tenth edition of the Rugby World Cup 2023 will be a global celebration of the rugby sport. The best players...

By Sam Emery

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

What carnage as All Blacks hit a century against the troubled Tongans

■By BEN JAYCOCK New Zealand..102pts Tries: McKenzie 2, Papalii 5, 37; Weber 7, 16, 50; Jordan 9, 20, 47, 55, 68;...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Analysis: Marcus Smith must step up and shine the light ahead for Eddie

The last time England played the United States, in sultry Kobe, it was the start of a cycle that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Conor Murray part of Munster legacy with the Lions | Peter Jackson

From his home by the banks of the broad, majestic Shannon, Keith Wood considers one of the more startling facts about...

By Peter Jackson

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Team GB face Pool rematch with Fiji

Previous: Great Britain take on Fiji in 2016 Olympic final PICTURES: Getty Images SQUADS GB men: Dan Bibby, Alec Coombes, Alex...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Gatland’s big decision is still about Farrell | Jeremy Guscott

THIS was a step up in performance from the game against Japan last weekend and that’s all head coach Warren Gatland...

By Jeremy Guscott

The Rugby Paper

/ 4 years ago

Lions will need to stage their own full-on scrum sessions

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Possible bolter: Chris Harris LIONS trips to South Africa are glorious in so many ways but one or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Lions will beat the over-rated Boks says Nick Easter

FORMER England No.8 Nick Easter believes South Africa are over-rated and predicts a Lions series win. Easter, now defence coach at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 4 years ago

Sorry, Conor it’s hard to find much to smile about

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST There is something unnatural about writing the words “British and Irish Lions” and “social distancing” in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 years ago

Jet-heeled Josh Adams gives lift-off to the Lions

JOSH Adams bagged four tries as Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions got off to a flyer against Sigma Lions in...

By Adam Hathaway

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

I fear it looks quite serious for Leigh | Shane Williams

THERE is no other way for me to start other than by wishing Leigh Halfpenny all the best. For his 100th...

By Shane Williams

The Rugby Paper

/ 4 years ago

Capturing is as important as victory

Nick Cain on the underlying essence of today’s England A clash with Scotland A PREVIEW... England A v Scotland A Today....

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 years ago

Lions 28-10 Japan: Gutting for AWJ but his Lions are looking good

THIS was a tough, testing workout against worthy and tireless opponents but in the final analysis that will count for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 4 years ago

Boks are ring rusty and were rocked by Benetton, but Lions have concerns too

Nick Cain sets the scene ahead of Lions lift-off for South Africa THE 2021 Lions tour of South Africa will be...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 years ago

The three key selection dilemmas facing Lions coach Warren Gatland

THE debate surrounding selection for the Test series is one of the areas that galvanises Lions fans, and the 2021 tour...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Amazon in pole for Autumn Internationals rights

AMAZON Prime are leading the race to show England, Scotland, and Wales’ Autumn International campaigns. Historically, the BBC and Sky Sports...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

English whitewash as Wales take on the All Blacks | Peter Jackson

UNTIL yesterday, the Lions had not started a Test match without an Englishman since the end of their first tour after...

By Peter Jackson

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

South Africa are perfect fit for the Six Nations | Jeff Probyn

With more South African teams joining the PRO14 to make it a 16-team Rainbow Cup competition, it can only be a...

By Jeff Probyn

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Vegas date for Ireland

IRELAND will take on the US Eagles at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 30. The fixture is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Dream stay at Pirates delivered big break

MY LIFEIN RUGBY BRISTOL BEARS WOMEN’S HEAD COACH AND FORMER BATH, NORTHAMPTON, SALE, CORNISH PIRATES, HARLEQUINS AND AMPTHILL HOOKER/FLANKER DAVE WARD...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 4 years ago

Bryce Hegarty tipped to be a star for Tigers

QUEENSLAND Reds attack coach Jim McKay says Bryce Hegarty’s signing for Leicester is a “win-win” for the player and the club....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

High ball doubt may cost Stuart Hogg Lions slot | Nick Cain

STUART Hogg’s high points this season in leading Scotland to away victories over France and England in the Six Nations, as...

By Nick Cain

Guest Blogs

/ 4 years ago

Looking Forward To The Wales v Argentina Double-Header

Well, well, well, do we have some rugby to look forward to. There’s a whole bunch of international rugby union matches...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

New ‘boss’ at Harlequins told: We don’t need another shake-up

HARLEQUINS expect to announce Paul Gustard’s replacement by the end of the month and captain Stephan Lewies believes there will be...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Toulouse keep their‘ double’ dream alive with La Rochelle rematch | James Harrington

Friday’s 2020/21 season Top 14 final will be a repeat of last month’s blood-and-thunder Champions Cup showpiece, after both La Rochelle...

By James Harrington

Columnists

/ 4 years ago

Japan will give Lions real workout | Jeremy Guscott

I have always liked change for the right reasons, and the Lions having a game against Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday...

By Jeremy Guscott

The Rugby Paper

/ 4 years ago

Springbok props are part of my ‘woldwide front row family’ says Furlong

By ADAM HATHAWAY Making waves: Tadhg Furlong TADHG Furlong will be ‘keeping it in the family’ in the recesses of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 4 years ago

Les Bleus announce themselves to the world

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

Features

/ 4 years ago

As a No.8 and wing I was called McLomu

MY LIFEIN RUGBY ROLAND REID THE FORMER SCOTLAND, GOLDEN LIONS, GLASGOW, LONDON IRISH,LEEDS AND EDINBURGH BACK ROW/WING Versatile: Roland Reid in action for...

By The Rugby Paper Team