Rugby World Cup

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Youngs to retire after Argentina play-off

Ben Youngs will retire after England‘s Rugby World Cup third-place play-off this Friday as his country’s most-capped player. Scrum-half Youngs, 34,...

By Nick Powell

/ 3 years ago

Lawes left out for Curry in England’s final match of World Cup

Courtney Lawes has missed out on being selected for England‘s final game of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Tom Curry...

By Nick Powell

Women's International

/ 3 years ago

England make nine changes to face Canada

England have made nine changes to their side for the second match of the WXV 1 tournament against Canada on Friday...

By Nick Powell

Guest Blogs

/ 3 years ago

Marcus Smith or Freddie Steward: who better to use for England in the semi-final against South Africa

England face an anxious wait to discover if fly-half Marcus Smith will recover in time to face South Africa in the...

By Sam Emery

Guest Blogs

/ 3 years ago

Thriller in Paris: South Africa knock out Rugby World Cup hosts

Almost 80,000 fans did not help France reach the semi-finals. There we will see England vs South Africa and Argentina vs...

By Sam Emery

Guest Blogs

/ 3 years ago

Perfect England: Fiji failed to create a sensation at the Rugby World Cup

Red and Whites are the only team to win all 5 of their World Cup matches. Uzbekistan kompaniyasi Pin Up foresaw...

By Sam Emery

Guest Blogs

/ 3 years ago

Upset day in Rugby World Cup. Part II. New Zealand

Ireland were not the clear, but still favorites with the bookies. The Boys in Green were favored at around 1.7, while...

By Sam Emery

Guest Blogs

/ 3 years ago

Upset day in Rugby World Cup. Part I. Argentina

Wales was clear favorites with the bookies. The Red Dragons were favored at around 1.5, while the Los Pumas victory was...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

24-team World Cup, Nations Cup and global calendar confirmed by World Rugby

World Rugby have announced there will be a new international league competition included in a global calendar from 2026, with a...

By Nick Powell

Rugby Paper News

/ 3 years ago

Full Contact Fun – How Rugby Fans are Winning Big Online

Rugby, often hailed as the gentleman’s game, boasts a reputation for its electrifying physicality, devoted fan following, and storied history. However,...

By Sam Emery

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 years ago

Paying the price of a lopsided draw

BRENDAN GALLAGHER And there, ladies and gentlemen, we can see the mortal danger of having such a lopsided draw. We may...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Red Roses

/ 3 years ago

Red Roses: Meg Jones

Position: Winger, Birthplace: Cardiff - Wales, DOB: 23/10/1996, Community Club: Glamorgan Wanderers, Club: Leicester Tigers, Red Roses Debut: vs New Zealand...

By The Rugby Paper Team

World

/ 3 years ago

Nations come together for event in Spain

By BEN JAYCOCK World Rugby have launched the La Vila International Rugby Cup, a new four-team tournament involving USA, Brazil, Spain...

By The Rugby Paper Team

World

/ 3 years ago

Lasike: USA hunting for diamonds in rough

By BEN JAYCOCK Paul Lasike believes rugby union is slowly growing in the USA but has a long way to go...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2W

/ 3 years ago

Clifton fly-half Cozens enjoys mixing playing with coaching

By BEN CONEYBEARE The heroics of George Ford and Owen Farrell at the Rugby World Cup have been a potent reminder...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Young Gun

/ 3 years ago

Young Guns: Leicester second/back row Osian Thomas

Having played rugby in Dubai for three years growing up, non-traditional forward Osian Thomas is hoping his silky handling can set...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Premiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Two

While England‘s upcoming World Cup semi-final showdown with the Springboks holds a prominent place in the minds of English rugby fans,...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Red Roses ease to win in WXV1 opener against Australia

By Tom Jeffreys England………………………………….42 Tries: Botterman 5, Wyrwas 18, Packer 30, 49; Breach 38, Jones 57 Conversions: Aitchison 6, 18, 31,...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Steward in for one of three England changes for South Africa

Freddie Steward has replaced Marcus Smith in one of three England changes for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa,...

By Nick Powell

Guest Blogs

/ 3 years ago

How To Keep Up To Date With Rugby World Cup 2023

The Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 concludes at the end of October after a gruelling seven weeks of rugby played by...

By Sam Emery

Guest Blogs

/ 3 years ago

How to Bet on Rugby in Kentucky

Rugby in Kentucky is gaining traction, and so is the practice of betting on the sport. Traditional horse racing venues are...

By Graham Wright

Rugby World Cup

/ 3 years ago

France put faith in Dupont return

By TOM BRADSHAW PREVIEW... France v South Africa Today. Kick-off 8pm, Stade de France France are preparing for a game of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Hawkins can’t wait to get going

By MARK STEVENS As one of Exeter’s new kids on the block, Joe Hawkins says the Chiefs are bang on track...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Steward tees up for the south

■ JUST like in Japan four years ago, which had the Olympics following a Rugby World Cup, this tournament has felt,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 years ago

Austin’s bite would add to the show

I miss Austin Healey. There, I said it. I miss his eagle eye spotting stuff I have missed; I miss him...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

New Zealand cruise into quarter-finals

By Matthew Luddington New Zealand……………………………………….73 Tries: McKenzie 20, 53; Mo’unga 25, Jordan 33, 65; Roigard 38, Newell 45, Fainga’anuku 49, 68,...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Series 3, Episode 11: RWC Round 4 review with Sean Fitzpatrick

There is just one round of the Rugby World Cup pool stage remaining and it all hinges on week five! The...

By Nick Powell

Guest Blogs

/ 3 years ago

Head contact laws take centre stage after Round 1 of the World Cup!

Following three occurrences in the first round of games, all sell-outs on Seatsnet at this year’s Rugby World Cup, the use...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

South Africa edge closer to knockout stage with Tonga victory

By Nick Powell, Online Editor South Africa……………………..49 Tries: Reinach 5, Moodie 20, Fourie 32, Kriel 49, Le Roux 58, van Staden...

By Nick Powell

Dream Team

/ 3 years ago

Dream Team with Ian Sanders

The former Bath, Gloucester, England 'A' and Barbarians scrum-half chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Gareth...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 3 years ago

Adam Hathaway’s World Cup Diary: Week Four

TRP reporter Adam Hathaway gives the lowdown on the latest inside stories at Rugby World Cup 2023 Chabal still French enforcer...

By Adam Hathaway

James Harrington

/ 3 years ago

Biarritz enjoy a change in fortune

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN FRANCE could… Scotland need… Australia on the brink of… Fiji might … South Africa will… Wales already...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Uruguay roar back to deny Namibia

By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor Uruguay………………….36 Tries: Amaya 19, 49, Kessler 28, Arata 54, Basso 66 Conversions: Etcheverry 29, 51, 55,...

By Nick Powell

Rugby Paper News

/ 3 years ago

Score a Winning Try at the Rugby World Cup with the help of Direct Ferries

With the Rugby World Cup well and truly under way there’s no better – or easier – way for fans to...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Series 3, Episode 10: RWC Round 3 review with Kobus Wiese

The third weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup was absolutely blockbuster, with South Africa v Ireland living up to the...

By Nick Powell

Guest Blogs

/ 3 years ago

Who Are the Top Scorers in Rugby 2023’s World Cup Odd

Rugby betting sites, including GGBet, are once again evaluating the potential candidates for overall top try-scorer at the worldwide competition as...

By Sam Emery