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We mustn’t give away any silly penalties, says England winger Tommy Freeman

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 day ago

England vs Australia: Tommy Freeman warns Red Rose to keep it clean

Tommy Freeman warns England must cut out ill-discipline and costly penalties or risk being punished by Australia.

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 1 day ago

DREAMTEAM

MIKE HAYWOOD, THE FORMER NORTHAMPTON SAINTS AND ENGLAND U20S HOOKER, NOW HEAD COACH OF COLCHESTER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Amena Caqusau beats Wilf McCarthy to score for Northampton Saints

Club Rugby

/ 1 day ago

Northampton Saints 39-15 Leicester Tigers: Stylish Saints suffer another injury blow

Northampton Saints produced an impressive attacking display to beat Leicester Tigers, but Phil Dowson faces a fresh injury concern after Jonny...

By Ben Jaycock

Sale Sharks full-back Arron Reed dives over for his second try

Club Rugby

/ 1 day ago

Sale Sharks 21-19 Bristol Bears: Arron Reed hits the right lines as Pat Lam’s side are denied

Arron Reed scored twice as Sale Sharks held off a spirited Bristol Bears fightback to secure a second Premiership Cup win...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 week ago

Alex Coles plays down tensions between England team-mates after East Midlands derby fracas

Northampton Saints lock insists there are no lingering tensions with his England colleagues as Steve Borthwick’s squad prepare for their autumn...

By Adam Hathaway

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 week ago

Leicester Tigers’ Jamie Blamire refuses to give up on his England dream

The Leicester Tigers hooker is determined to keep improving after missing out on England’s latest training camp.

By Gary Fitzgerald

Tom Pearson goes over to score for Northampton Saints

Club Rugby

/ 1 week ago

Northampton Saints 28-14 Gloucester: Phil Dowson’s men bounce back to catch Cherry & Whites

Tom Pearson and Josh Kemeny impressed in a powerful response, while Fraser Dingwall also strengthened his case for a return to...

By Adam Hathaway

Club Rugby

/ 1 week ago

Mark Mapletoft: Prem players must master defence to succeed with England

The England A head coach believes the ability to limit opponents’ scoring is just as important as attacking ambition, with the...

By Ben Jaycock

Joe Cokanasiga celebrates a try for Bath.

Club Rugby

/ 1 week ago

Bath 36-28 Sale Sharks: Johann van Graan’s side find their feet to keep Sharks out

Henry Arundell’s return and a double from Joe Cokanasiga helped Bath rediscover their attacking edge, although Sale’s late rally denied the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Christian Wade celebrates after equalling the Prem try scoring record set by Chris Ashton

Brendan Gallagher

/ 1 week ago

Brendan Gallagher: Christian Wade’s been blazing a trail since schooldays

Brendan Gallagher reflects on Christian Wade’s remarkable try-scoring career, the England caps he should have won and why his record may...

By Brendan Gallagher

Fin Smith’s calf injury makes him a doubt for England’s autumn opener against Australia

International Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

England fly-half Fin Smith a doubt to face Australia after pulling out of training squad

Fin Smith will remain with England to undergo treatment and Charlie Atkinson takes his place in the training squad.

By The Rugby Paper Team

George Hendy scoring for Northampton Saints

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Northampton Saints star George Hendy beefs up to boost his England chances

George Hendy believes his extra bulk can boost his England prospects, while offering advice to Northampton Saints team-mate James Pater as...

By Adam Hathaway

Leicester Tigers lock Finn Carnduff celebrates after the final whistl

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Leicester Tigers 28-7 Northampton Saints: Ollie Chessum leads the hunt as Geoff Parling’s men turn nasty

Ollie Chessum and Joe Heyes led Leicester’s second-half surge as Geoff Parling’s side overwhelmed the champions, with a heated half-time confrontation...

By Adam Hathaway

Gabriel Ibitoye crashes through the defence to score for Bristol Bears

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Bristol Bears 20-7 Exeter Chiefs: Gabriel Ibitoye stars as Pat Lam’s side weather the storm

Gabriel Ibitoye delivered in the downpour with a try, a crucial turnover and a hand in the late score as Pat...

By Ben Jaycock

Ian Madigan believes URC teams are better prepared for European rugby than their Prem counterparts.

Champions Cup

/ 2 weeks ago

Ian Madigan: URC teams are better prepared than Prem sides for Europe

Ian Madigan explains why the United Rugby Championship’s mix of playing styles and conditions gives its sides an advantage over Prem...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Harlequins vs Saracens: George Furbank and Marcus Smith fired up for derby day

George Furbank believes his understanding with Marcus Smith can help revive Harlequins’ season as they prepare to face London rivals Saracens...

By Gary Fitzgerald

George Furbank scores at the death for Northampton Saints

Chris Hewett

/ 2 weeks ago

Chris Hewett: It is time for the Prem to listen to Yogi Berra’s wisdom

Chris Hewett argues the Prem cannot afford to wait for expansion, urging rugby chiefs to embrace bold thinking and open up...

By Chris Hewett

Letters

/ 2 weeks ago

Great day at The Gardens

I READ with interest the comments of all your correspondents about the Northampton Saints v Bath game which I attended. I...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 weeks ago

Northampton are the real entertainers

BEING an avid Northampton Saints fan, I couldn’t believe what I was reading in last week’s paper. Whichever game/sport you watch...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jamie Dobie dives over to score for Glasgow Warriors

Champions Cup

/ 3 weeks ago

Sale Sharks 27-47 Glasgow Warriors: Scottish outfit put on a show to sink Alex Sanderson’s men

Sale Sharks struggled to contain Glasgow Warriors as seven tries condemned Alex Sanderson’s side to a heavy defeat in emotional circumstances...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 3 weeks ago

Northampton Saints vs Cardiff: Callum Chick – We’re aiming to go deep again

Callum Chick is relishing Northampton Saints’ return to Europe as they look to build on recent deep runs in the Champions...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Fin Smith scores the opener for Northampton Saints

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 weeks ago

Brendan Gallagher: Northampton Saints-Bath points fest failed my tea test!

The 18-try thriller at Franklin’s Gardens was undeniably spectacular, but did Saints’ 71-48 win offer too much entertainment and too little...

By Brendan Gallagher

Josh Skelcey in action for Plymouth Albion

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Josh Skelcey is enjoying his switch to coaching with Old Albanian

Josh Skelcey has embraced coaching after concussion forced him to retire, with Old Albanian targeting promotion following last season’s late collapse.

By Ben Jaycock

Champions Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

The Rugby Paper Roundup: Champions Cup returns! Prem attendance issue, Wales back row + England v Canada

The Champions Cup returns, but are Prem rugby’s attendances becoming a concern? Ben Jaycock and Paul Williams discuss the big talking...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ollie Sleightholme on the attack for Northampton Saints

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Phil Dowson rejects ‘gone soft’ claims after Northampton Saints and Bath points fest

Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has defended the balance between attack and defence in modern rugby after his side’s...

By Adam Hathaway

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Jason Gilmore: I’m the right man for Harlequins

Jason Gilmore insists he is the right man to revive Harlequins after their 48-0 thrashing at Gloucester, with the head coach...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Fraser Dingwall on the attack for Northampton Saints

Champions Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

Northampton Saints star Fraser Dingwall is looking for a new Champions Cup adventure

Fraser Dingwall is targeting another European adventure with Northampton Saints as they look to put past Champions Cup heartbreak behind them...

By Adam Hathaway

Champions Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

Anthony Watson: Bath can go far in Champions Cup if Finn Russell stays fit

Anthony Watson has backed Bath to challenge for Champions Cup glory this season but believes keeping Finn Russell fit will be...

By Adam Hathaway

Champions Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

George Barton: Kingsholm will rock for Gloucester-Bordeaux Champions Cup clash

George Barton is backing a rocking Kingsholm to help Gloucester make a statement in the Champions Cup as Bordeaux arrive on...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Alex Mitchell kicks through to score for Northampton Saints

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Northampton Saints 71-48 Bath: Alex Mitchell shines as Phil Dowson’s men run riot

Northampton Saints produced a statement performance to beat Bath 71-48 in a 119-point thriller, with Alex Mitchell inspiring the hosts and...

By Adam Hathaway

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Saracens 30-7 Bristol Bears: ‘Super happy’ Maro Itoje is firing on all cylinders

Maro Itoje was delighted with Saracens’ 30-7 victory over Bristol Bears as a dominant defensive display and a powerful pack helped...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 4 weeks ago

Snelling: Oundle fired up by missing out last season

By BEN JAYCOCK GRANT Snelling believes the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on promotion last season is fuelling Oundle’s perfect start...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The USA are building towards a new era for the Eagles as they look to establish themselves among the world’s leading women’s rugby nations once again.

Features

/ 1 month ago

Watch out for the Eagles! How the USA are becoming a force to be reckoned with once again

The bruising pack that is pushing the USA women’s rugby team back to the top.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Northampton Saints full-back James Pater goes in for his first try against Newcastle Red Bulls

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

James Pater following in George Furbank’s footsteps at Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints youngster James Pater is making his mark after taking inspiration from former team-mate George Furbank and scoring a hat-trick...

By Adam Hathaway

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Ugo Monye: England should give Leicester Tigers wing Adam Radwan another chance

Ugo Monye believes Adam Radwan deserves another England opportunity but admits Steve Borthwick faces a major selection headache with wingers coming...

By Ben Jaycock

Oscar Beard on the attack for Harlequins

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Harlequins centre Oscar Beard sets his sights on an England return

Oscar Beard has put two surgeries behind him and is determined to force his way back into England contention after finally...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Letters

/ 1 month ago

Prem bonus point system is flawed

HAVING watched Northampton Saints thump Newcastle Red Bulls 59-26 for my Friday night viewing on the box last week, a glaring...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 1 month ago

Why I’m going for Ellis Genge at No. 8

DREAMTEAM BEN YOUNG, THE FORMER LEICESTER LIONS FLY-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR OUNDLE, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Louis Rees-Zammit celebrates after scoring his first of the afternoon for Bristol Bears.

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Bristol Bears 41-26 Northampton Saints: Louis Rees-Zammit lights the fireworks for Pat Lam’s side

Bristol Bears produced a devastating second-half display to beat Northampton Saints 41-26, with Louis Rees-Zammit scoring twice as the hosts pulled...

By Adam Hathaway