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Ben Ryan on Peak Performance: What Sport Can Teach Us About Leadership and Success

Ben Ryan needs little introduction — the inspirational coach who led Fiji Rugby Sevens to their first-ever Olympic gold at Rio...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Ben Kay tells players – Cut out the acting

Ben Kay insists rugby must avoid heading down the same controversial and unhappy “cheating” path that sometimes can affect football. The...

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I know I must perform well for the Dragons, says Thomas Young

Thomas Young has a renewed drive and hunger as he embarks on a new chapter in his rugby career with the...

By Simon Thomas

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Leicester Tigers sign 140kg USA prop Tonga Kofe

Leicester Tigers have signed US Eagles prop Tonga Kofe, who recently helped Utah Warriors finish top of the Major League Rugby...

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We’re ready to write a new chapter, says coach

SAMOA HEAD COACH: Mataafa Ramsey Tomokino CAPTAIN: Sui Pauaraisa AT A heartfelt farewell dinner in Apia last week, Lakapi Samoa officially...

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Women’s World Cup Preview: Ilona Maher’s Eagles want to kick down door for next generation

Seasoned Trailfinders No.8 Kate Zackary will lead the USA for a second successive tournament. The squad announcement came during a special...

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Cunningham confident

FIJI HEAD COACH: Ioan Cunningham CAPTAIN: Alfreda Fisher Maria FORMER Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham describes his Fiji squad as a...

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Black Ferns setting the bar high

POOL C PREVIEW NEW ZEALAND HEAD COACH: Allan Bunting CO-CAPTAINS: Ruahei Demant, Kennedy Tukuafu AFTER their unforgettable 2022 triumph on home...

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We will fight for every minute, vows coach

HEAD COACH: Juan González Marruecos CAPTAIN: Laura Delgado RETURNING Spain are on an upwards trajectory having secured qualification by winning the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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McKenzie sets her sights on reaching quarter-finals

HEAD COACH: Lesley McKenzie CAPTAIN: Iroha Nagata JAPAN head into the World Cup full of momentum on the back of a...

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Feleu: We have rebuilt for this

FRANCE CO-HEAD COACHES: Gaëlle Mignot, David Ortiz CAPTAIN: Manaé Feleu FRANCE, ranked fourth in the world, will be looking to brush...

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Yaras break their duck

BRAZIL HEAD COACH: Emiliano Caffera CAPTAIN: Eshyllen Coimbra BRAZIL are on the brink of writing a new chapter in their rugby...

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De Bruin puts faith in flexibility

SOUTH AFRICA HEAD COACH: Swys de Bruin CAPTAIN: Nolusindiso Booi SOUTH Africa head coach Swys de Bruin has named a squad...

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Chris Hewett: R360? We still don’t know enough

Mike Tindall’s hotly-debated R360 project has already generated enough words to fill a series of books, so “The Decline and Fall...

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Fantasy Rugby 2025/26 – Sign up now!

Do you fancy yourself as a Fantasy Rugby expert? Well, here is your chance to prove it as The Rugby Paper...

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Thorburn backs a two team solution

AS tournament director of the 1999 World Cup, commercial manager of the Ospreys and still the only man to put his...

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Welsh CEO Abi Tierney takes break to deal with cancer

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney will step away from her role after being diagnosed with cancer. Tierney will take...

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Australia 38-22 South Africa: Springboks stunned by Wallabies fightback

South Africa ................22pts Australia .................... 38pts Tries: Arendse 4, Esterhuizen 13, Kolisi 18 Conversions: Libbok 5, 19 Penalty: Libbok 9 Tries:...

By Ben Jaycock

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Zimbabwean who tried to broker peace within SA squad

JOY at Zimbabwe’s qualifying for the RWC2027 a couple of weeks back was tempered by the death of Des van Jaarsveldt,...

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Features

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Try to see things from a player’s perspective

Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Steve Collins, below, head coach at Rochdale What is your rugby playing...

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Women's International

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Sadia Kabeya is ready to have fun as the Red Roses seek World Cup glory on home soil

England rugby star Sadia Kabeya is ready to have fun as the Red Roses seek global glory on home soil. The...

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Maggie Alphonsi: Female Inspiration Driving Change On and Off the Pitch

Maggie Alphonsi, the trailblazing England rugby icon, has become a symbol of female inspiration on and off the pitch. A World...

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Fantasy Rugby 2025-26 – Enter Now

For the latest updates and tables follow this link Do you fancy yourself as a Fantasy Rugby expert? Well, here is...

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Premiership

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Red Bull complete ‘landmark’ deal to take over Newcastle Falcons

Energy drinks company Red Bull has completed its takeover of Newcastle Falcons. The Gallagher PREM club, who will continue to play...

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Ben Youngs gives his backing for R360 League

Ben Youngs claims the proposed breakaway league R360 could be just what rugby needs to help give it a major “shake...

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Leading sports scientists calls for more holistic approach to welfare

Leading sports scientist Stephen Smith believes World Rugby’s guidelines on the maximum number of appearances made in a season are too...

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

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Lions Tour was my best trip ever, says Bundee Aki

Bundee Aki had an eventful Lions tour to Australia, on and off the pitch, but rated the trip down under as...

By Adam Hathaway

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Dan Cole offered new role at Leicester Tigers

Former Leicester and England prop Dan Cole has become the recruitment and retention manager at Welford Road under new head coach...

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Jason Robinson is full of praise for Henry Pollock

Henry Pollock has become so box office even Jason Robinson loves watching the England youngster strut his stuff on the field....

By Gary Fitzgerald

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Four-week ban for Dan Sheehan

Hooker Dan Sheehan has been banned for four matches, which will be reduced to three if he completes World Rugby’s coaching...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

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Gladiator Meg Jones gets ready to go to war at Women’s World Cup

England's Meg Jones is polishing her weapons and suiting up to step out in the ultimate gladiator arena this summer. The...

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British and Irish Lions

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Nick Cain: No return to Australia for the Lions without legal guarantees

Should Australia get the Lions back in 12 years? The answer is that Rugby Australia would have to commit to a...

By Nick Cain

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Charlie Hodgson transfers his rugby skills to business

As England’s all-time leading Premiership points scorer, Charlie Hodgson’s impact on British rugby is undisputed. With a decorated career spanning over...

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Dream Team

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Dream Team – George Boulton

George Boulton, the Dings Crusaders captain and former Hartpury and Cinderford inside centre, chooses the best XV he has played with...

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Chris Hewett

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Chris Hewett: Wallabies make the obvious choice with Giteau Law change

Inevitable. Had to happen. Written in the stars. Quite why the Australian rugby hierarchy spent so long umming and aaahhing about...

By Chris Hewett

Columnists

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Peter Jackson: The British and Irish Lions fail to impress Paul Turner

From the early days in Newbridge through to Sale’s rise as champions of England, Paul Turner has built an admirable track...

By Peter Jackson

Features

/ 4 months ago

Sharks tale will concern 2031 hosts

ON Monday, Major League Rugby announced the winner of their inguaural executive of the year award: Milagros Cubelli, CEO of the...

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Features

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Stewart McKinney recalls the brutal Lions days of ’74

Long before the Lions failed to turn up in Sydney for their shot at something historic, one of their Old Invincibles...

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Latest News

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Georgia prove too strong for England U18s

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia...............35pts England..............31pts On the run: England U18’s Hugh Shields PICTURE: Gallo Images ENGLAND U18s suffered a defeat...

By The Rugby Paper Team