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The Rugby Championship

/ 4 months ago

Rugby Championship 2025 New Zealand Preview: Can the All Blacks avenge last year’s disappointment?

New Zealand head into the 2025 Rugby Championship with plenty to prove. Under head coach Scott Robertson, the All Blacks are...

By Charlie Elliott

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 months ago

Rugby Championship 2025 Australia Preview: British and Irish Lions experience to benefit the Wallabies?

Australia go into this year’s Rugby Championship campaign with a fair bit of confidence after a strong series against the British...

By Charlie Elliott

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 months ago

Rugby Championship 2025 Argentina Preview: Can Los Pumas go one better this year?

Argentina are consistently one of the most underrated teams in the world, and are currently the lowest-ranked of any of the...

By Charlie Elliott

The Rugby Championship

/ 4 months ago

The Rugby Championship 2025: Dates, How to Watch and Squad News

The Rugby Championship is back for the 2025 edition, and once again, it promises to deliver the intensity and quality that...

By Charlie Elliott

Women's International

/ 4 months ago

Ella Wyrwas on Red Roses ‘once in a generation’ chance to inspire at the 2025 Women’s World Cup

Ella Wyrwas believes the Red Roses‘ quest for global glory is a once-in-a-generation chance to inspire young girls to take up...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 4 months ago

John Mitchell the perfect leader for the Red Roses at the 2025 World Cup, says Claudia MacDonald

Claudia MacDonald believes the ‘incredibly honest’ John Mitchell is the right man to lead the Red Roses to global glory this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

British and Irish Lions: I’ve learnt new way to play, says Finn Russell

Finn Russell has proved yet again he is the man for the big occasion on the current Lions tour – capping...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

I want to be there for the 2029 Lions tour – Dan Sheehan

Dan Sheehan has been one of the stars of the Lions tour which finished yesterday in Sydney – and has already...

By Adam Hathaway

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

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Brendan Gallagher’s All-Time Bath XV: Their beauties – and beasts…

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

/ 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

Chris Hewett

/ 4 months ago

Chris Hewett: Tough calls needed to take the initiative

The Lions may have reaffirmed their rugby sovereignty over the Wallabies during 80 mesmerising minutes in Melbourne, but they were well...

By Chris Hewett

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Paul Rees: This triple lock will give the British and Irish Lions longer life

Paul Rees looks into whether the Lions should stick with visiting Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Who would have thought...

By Paul Rees

International Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Props who were able to go the distance

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THE Lions used to replace their props during Test matches once every 29...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Honey is happy to travel 500 miles for Scottish

By BEN JAYCOCK Long-distance player: Fraser Honey has joined the Exiles FRASER Honey admits the chance to step up to the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Bears glad to recruit 23-cap Georgia star

All-action: Georgia’s Luka Ivanishvili on the charge against Spain PICTURE: Alamy BRISTOL Bears have signed Georgia back row Luka Ivanishvili from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Andrew Mehrtens on Culture, Resilience & Leadership: Lessons From the Pitch to the Boardroom

One of the most recognised rugby speakers on the global circuit, Andrew Mehrtens is a former All Blacks fly-half celebrated not...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Questioning Australia’s future as Lions opponents is ‘insulting’ – Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell insisted debate over Australia‘s future as a British and Irish Lions tour destination was “insulting”. The Lions are seeking...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Charlie Elliott: Top Five most controversial endings in rugby history

There have been countless times where a game of rugby has ended in controversial fashion, with one side feeling hard done...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Charlie Elliott: My British and Irish Lions squad for the third Test match against the Wallabies

With the series sealed after a dramatic 29-26 comeback win in Brisbane, the British and Irish Lions head to Sydney chasing...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

British and Irish Lions: It’s like the good old days says Owen Farrell

Owen Farrell has caught up with two long-term rivals on the current Lions tour in Johnny Sexton and Finn Russell and...

By Adam Hathaway

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

Chris Hewett

/ 4 months ago

Chris Hewett: It’s a long, hard road for – Bank of Dad, or not

Ten thousand hours seems a suspiciously convenient round number, but there are plenty of big brains who see it as the...

By Chris Hewett

Features

/ 4 months ago

Paul Rees: Wales need dose of harsh reality

Paul Rees says Scotland's defence coach Steve Tandy is the right man to take over from Warren Gatland Wales' five month...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2025: John Mitchell’s squad get set to climb their Everest

With the announcement of a 32-player squad for the upcoming home Rugby World Cup, the Red Roses have officially begun their...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2025: Mo Hunt ‘absolutely buzzing’ to be back in the England mix

Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt’s World Cup experience has been a rollercoaster ride throughout her career. A winner in 2014, a runner-up in...

By Cam Stephens

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Puzzling games without frontiers

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW DURING the last fortnight, seven players from distant shores stood to attention for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 4 months ago

Saints alive! The power and glory: Northampton Saints’ all-time XV

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

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Jeff Probyn: The British and Irish Lions abandoning Australia would be big mistake

I am amazed by the idea that if the Lions are successful in completing a three-Test clean sweep over the Australians...

By Jeff Probyn

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

British and Irish Lions v Wallabies: Five key head-to-head matchups in the second Test

The British and Irish Lions aim to clinch the series against Australia in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground this...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

Martin Johnson inspires British & Irish Lions ahead of crucial second Test against the Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions will stage their attempt to close out a series victory over Australia inspired by the words...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 4 months ago

Zoe Aldcroft – World Cup success for England can herald change in women’s rugby

England captain Zoe Aldcroft believes a successful run at the World Cup can herald a “change in women’s rugby” similar to...

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

The best players to never play for the British and Irish Lions

With Gregor Brown’s recent inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad, eyebrows have been raised across the rugby world. Scotland‘s...

By Charlie Elliott

International Rugby

/ 5 months ago

Steve Tandy appointed as Wales’ new head coach

Wales have appointed Steve Tandy as their new head coach. The 45-year-old Welshman will become the permanent successor to Warren Gatland...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry prove doubters wrong for British and Irish Lions

One of rugby‘s biggest events returned this weekend, with the British and Irish Lions playing out their first Test against Australia...

By Charlie Elliott

Summer Tours

/ 5 months ago

England 40-5 USA: Steve Borthwick’s side seal Summer Series sweep in lightning-affected contest

England battled delays and disruption to round off a summer tour clean sweep with a commanding 40-5 win over the USA...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 5 months ago

Steve Borthwick hails maturity of youthful England side after sealing perfect Summer with win over USA

Steve Borthwick hailed his young England team for dealing with disruption and delay with maturity beyond their years after England rounded...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Jack Nowell on right road to lift La Rochelle

After a gruelling campaign in France’s Top 14, Jack Nowell returned to his native Cornwall this summer – not just to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Paul Rees: Andy Farrell will take it, but a lot more is required from the British and Irish Lions

No team that has won the first Test in a full series between Australia and the Lions has gone on to...

By Paul Rees

International Rugby

/ 5 months ago

Now Steve Borthwick is left with happy conundrum after England Summer sweep

England's 2-0 series victory in Argentina is very pleasing because it was a big task, and a notable achievement, with 14...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 5 months ago

New Zealand 29-19 France: All Blacks put on burners to down France

New Zealand ................. 29pts Tries: Jordan 21, Lienert-Brown 42, Kirifi 58, McAlister 75 Conversions: McKenzie 22, 43, 76 Penalty: McKenzie 30...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 5 months ago

U20s World Championship: South Africa down All Blacks to end 13 year wait

New Zealand ....................15pts Tries: Sa 16, Kunawave 79 Conversions: Cole 79 Penalties: Simpson 46 South Africa..................... 23pts Tries: Nyali 3, Mentoe...

By Ben Jaycock