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Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Objection which let the Lions down

UPON landing in Australia a month ago after losing to Argentina in Dublin, the Lions called on the Wallabies to play...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 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

Features

/ 7 months ago

Ian Prior – Zimbabwe World Cup qualification puts the cherry on top

My life in rugby with Ian Prior, the former Reds, Brumbies, Western Force and now Zimbabwe half-back I have been fortunate...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Now, let’s see the Sables take flight at the World Cup

So, welcome back Zimbabwe whose dramatic 30-28 Africa Cup Final victory over Namibia in Kampala last weekend saw them qualify for...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

These young South Africans are the best in the business

I’VE watched just about every World U21 and U20 Championship since the year dot and would confidently pronounce South Africa’s winning...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Paul Rees: Saracens glad to have Owen Farrell back in harness so he can lead hunters

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the spotlight this week on Saracens For the first time...

By Paul Rees

Features

/ 7 months ago

We strive to match power of the Boks

Q&A ENGLAND U20s and Red Roses scrum coach Nathan Catt sat down with Ben Jaycock to reflect on each team’s progress,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 7 months ago

Charles Rylands: I just can’t wait for this new ‘Champ’

With the new Championship season fast approaching, there’s a real sense of excitement and anticipation across the league. This year brings...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 7 months ago

Young Guns – Joy Okechukwu

Joy Okechukwu only began playing rugby three years ago but has already shown enough progress with Harlequins for her to be...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

TV coverage for women’s game gets a big boost as PWR secure deal to have all matches televised

All matches in next season’s Premiership Women’s Rugby will be broadcast live on either TNT Sports, BBC Sport or YouTube in...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Barnstaple out to hit ground running in National Leagues

Barnstaple director of rugby Phil Gordon-Oke feels his newly promoted side must maintain their intensity for the full 80 minutes after...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Libbok joins South Africa’s Japan exodus

SPRINGBOK World Cup winning fly-half Manie Libbok has become the latest South African star to join Japan’s domestic leagues as he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 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

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Saope Soko: Zimbabwe Sables have aim to inspire a generation

In a dramatic final against Namibia, the Zimbabwe Sables edged out a 30-28 victory to be crowned champions of the 2025...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Honesty and simplicity are key to success

Steve Hill puts the questions to Martin Watt, the head coach at title winning Sunderland RFC What is your playing background/history?...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 7 months ago

French Column: Ten players who could hit the spot in ProD2

It's high summer in France – not that you’d necessarily know it given the weather over recent days, which has been...

By James Harrington

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Sinclair sets out to prove

■By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs flyhalf Louie Sinclair is ready to seize the opportunity of regular senior rugby, while out on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Wales celebrate surprise win over Australia

WALES head coach Sean Lynn led the celebrations after his new charges re corded a surprise 21-12 victory over Australia in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Andy Farrell warns – Prepare for an Aussie backlash

Lions boss Andy Farrell watched his side take a 1-0 lead in the series against the Wallabies then warned of an...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Ellis Genge bulks up to be a force with the British and Irish Lions

Ellis Genge has revealed how being a spare part on tour under Eddie Jones helped mould him into the Test Lion...

By Adam Hathaway

Junior International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

I may opt for Wales, says England U20 star Kane James

Kane James is keeping his international options open, revealing he could yet represent Wales at senior level despite a memorable time...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 7 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

/ 7 months ago

Tommy Freeman returns to scene of England debut in Lions Test opener

Tommy Freeman returned to the scene of his England debut yesterday as a Lion but admitted he never thought he would...

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Joseph Sua’ali’i learns to keep a lid on his emotions

Joseph Suaalii learned about self-control the hard way and has developed a bizarre pre-match routine to help him keep a lid...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

British and Irish Lions 27-19 Wallabies: Round One to the Lions as Finn Russell pulls strings

Australia ............................19pts Tries: Jorgensen 28, Tizzano 67, McDermott 78 Conversions: Donaldson 68, 78 in association with British & Irish Lions ........

By Nick Cain

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 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

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Lions Tour like a World Cup on steroids, says Dan Sheehan

Dan Sheehan finally climbed off the Lions start-of-tour treadmill at the beginning of the week as the tourists took a breath...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Joseph Sua’ali’i enjoying the attention during British and Irish Lions Tour

Joseph Suaalii is used to playing in big games, he has been involved in Stage of Origin, but even he was...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell’s happy to bump into old rival Gordon Tallis

Lions boss Andy Farrell had a chance encounter with an old rival when he was walking the streets of Brisbane earlier...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Special $2 coins in circulation to celebrate Wallabies and Lions

Rugby Australia and the Royal Australian Mint brought out special $2 coins in the week to celebrate the Wallabies and Wallaroos....

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: Cut penalty count and the British and Irish Lions will win again

The Lions played a powerful, physical game to beat Australia 27-19 in Brisbane yesterday, and you cannot underestimate the importance of...

By Jeremy Guscott

International Rugby

/ 7 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

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

British and Irish Lions: Richard Wigglesworth glad to work with Johnny Sexton

Lions assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth has seen another side of Johnny Sexton on this Lions tour to Australia after years of...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Marcus Smith: Owen Farrell is a great help

Marcus Smith could have feared the worst when Owen Farrell pitched up in Australia as a Lions replacement – but claims...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Glen Ella hoping First Nations & Pasifika XV can surprise the British and Irish Lions

Assistant coach Glen Ella has told his First Nations & Pasifika XV their future depends on how they rock up against...

By Adam Hathaway

Columnists

/ 7 months ago

Nick Cain: Maverick Rassie Erasmus is doing us all a service

Rassie Erasmus is one of rugby union’s most controversial characters, but he is also an international coach who thinks deeply about...

By Nick Cain

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Don’t price the young hearts out of the game

Here's a tale of two codes based on ticket prices for the first Lions Test against Australia at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 7 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

/ 7 months ago

Scotland 41-12 Samoa: Scotland off to a flier as they blast past Samoa

Samoa ..............12pts Tries: Nee-Nee 51, Paia’aua 64 Conversion: Umaga 65 Scotland ..........41pts Tries: Ashman 8, Hutchinson 13, Reed 31, Steyn 36,...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

South Africa 55-10 Georgia: Springboks on Cloud 9 in ruthless demolition

South Africa ....55pts Tries: Venter 9, van der Merwe 14, 32, Moodie 19, van der Merwe 47, 73, Willemse 56, Arendse...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Jack van Poortvliet – Love Island helps England get closer

Jack van Poortvliet has loved life on tour alongside old friend and Leicester Tigers team-mate Freddie Steward. And England’s matchwinner in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Family fly out to witness Arthur Clark’s England debut

Arthur Clark fulfilled a lifelong family dream when he walked out to make his debut for England in Washington DC last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

U20s World Championship: England’s title defence is ended with a whimper

5TH-6TH PLAY-OFF England .............40pts Tries: Tuipulotu 17, Ridl 21, Williams 36, Sela 52, Knight 61, Hammick 75 Conversions: Coen 18, 22,...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

U20s World Championship: Italy rally past Wales as Irish edge out a dogged Spain

Italy, who were facing Wales for the third time this season, recorded their best ever placing at the tournament as they...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 7 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

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

U20s World Championship: Historic win for Los Pumitas to seal third place

Tries: Correa 5, Cambiasso 47, 55, Garcia Iandolino 61, Senillosa 65, Otano 72 Conversions: Senillosa 55, 62, 66, 74 France................35pts Tries:...

By Ben Jaycock