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One XV that would challenge the best

31 December 2023 0 comments

Joe Santamaria selects his Tier Two Team of the Year While the major nations were battling for sporting immortality at the Rugby World Cup, the […]

Premiership previews: Round ten

29 December 2023 0 comments

Round 10 of the Premiership promises to deliver riveting clashes amidst an electric festive atmosphere. Bristol look set for their biggest crowd of the season […]

Tuilagi to miss start of Six Nations with groin problem

28 December 2023 0 comments

England centre Manu Tuilagi will miss the start of the 2024 Six Nations with a groin problem that he suffered for Sale in last weekend’s […]

Unlucky Quirke ruled out with foot injury

24 December 2023 0 comments

Raffi Quirke’s dismal luck with injuries continued when a foot injury he picked up at Leinster last weekend that was initially thought to be minor […]

Saracens in hunt for big name wing

24 December 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Saracens have held informal talks with England wingers Jonny May and Joe Cokanasiga about a move to London at […]

Sharks keep it tight to hold off Saracens

24 December 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Sale Sharks ………………… 22pts Tries: Creevy 17, Roebuck 43, Cowan-Dickie 48 Conversions: Ford 18, 48 Penalty: Ford 64 Saracens ………………………20pts Tries: Van […]

Tuilagi injury worry for Sale

24 December 2023 0 comments

ALEX Sanderson, with concerns about Manu Tuilagi’s first-half exit, hailed his pack’s performance for giving his side the edge. “Our set-piece was phenomenal and that’s […]

It’s been incredible to be here for so long

24 December 2023 0 comments

Jon Newcombe catches up with Saracens DoR Mark McCall, who has been the boss since 2011 With his 13th calendar year as director of rugby […]

Gorging on a Christmas feast of non-stop rugby

24 December 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT Rugby has always been a game of Big Ideas: Carwyn James, the patron saint of Stradey Park, was a thinker of weight and […]

The French out in front? That’s not how it looks

24 December 2023 0 comments

With 12 victories in 16 games, Paul Rees reflects on a promising start by English clubs in the Champions Cup It has been a chastening […]

Rae banking on a big Boxing Day crowd to lift Cov

24 December 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Coventry v Nottingham December 26. Kick-off 3pm, Butts Park Arena COVENTRY are expecting a record crowd of near 5,000 for their […]

Saracens take time to get into top gear

24 December 2023 0 comments

By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Saracens ………………..32pts Tries: Breach 4, Packer 55, 75; De Goede 58, Campbell 69, Grant 80 Conversions: De Goede 80 Bristol Bears …………..10pts […]

Secrets of learning about the dark arts

24 December 2023 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME LAST week’s paper, and in particular Nick Cain’s article, put a smile on my face that […]

Quins are in strong position, says Joe

24 December 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL Harlequins lock Joe Launchbury feels it’s crucial his team display strong form over the festive period as they strive to adapt their […]

Pirates putting their faith in youth

24 December 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Gavin Cattle says the influx of Cornish youth has brought increased enthusiasm at Pirates which he describes as a ‘pleasure to coach.’ […]

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 24/12/23

22 December 2023 0 comments

Domestic rugby is back, and we’ll have action from all of the Premiership and United Rugby Championship games being played this weekend in The Rugby […]

Premiership previews: Round nine

22 December 2023 0 comments

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]

Itoje and George Locked In for England, Guinness Extends Partnership

21 December 2023 0 comments

For all the fans anxious about Maro Itoje, the good news is that he is staying and will play the Six Nations in 2024. The […]

Caulfield loving life back with the Bears

17 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Josh Caulfield grew up supporting Bristol and the second row’s despair in the summer when London Irish collapsed turned to elation when […]

Gonzalez is enjoying his new lease of life

17 December 2023 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Saracens …………………….. 55pts Tries: Gonzalez 7; George 32,40, Hartley 42, 63, Maitland 54, Cinti 56, Dan 70 Conversions: Farrell 43, 55, 64 […]

Connacht holding on to the positives

17 December 2023 0 comments

CONNACHT head coach Pete Wilkins praised his side’s never-say-attitude as they grabbed a bonus point to keep their knockout hopes alive. After the 41-5 smashing […]

Regard has the final word for Lyon in pulsating win over the Bulls

17 December 2023 0 comments

By ALFIE ROSE Lyon………………..29pts Tries: Dumortier 22, Pacheco 38, Parisien 45, Charcosset 61, Regard 71 Conversions: Page-Relo 23, Jackson 62 Bulls ……………….28pts Tries: Burger 1, […]

Bordeaux put Bears through the mixer

17 December 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bordeaux…………………….. 36pts Tries: Lucu 4, Bielle-Biarrey 16, Penaud 32, Tapuai 55, Nanette 66 Conversions: Lucu 5, 33, 56; Jalibert 67 Penalties: Lucu […]

Quins out to collect another big scalp

17 December 2023 0 comments

■By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Harlequins v ToulouseToday, kick-off 3.15pm Twickenham StoopFULL of confidence after their brilliant 31-28 win away to Racing 92, Harlequins are now […]

Hunt is on for next generation of props

17 December 2023 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Five years ago there was a scrum feature in The Rugby Paper which forecast that unless England […]

Setting the agenda for rugby

17 December 2023 1 comment

Paul Rees looks ahead to the issues that will be addressed in this week’s meeting of the Premiership’s top men The 10 Premiership directors of […]

Red Roses: Holly Aitchison

17 December 2023 0 comments

ENGLAND FLY-HALF Birthplace: Formby, Merseyside, Date of Birth: 13/09/1997 Community club: Waterloo Rugby Club, Club: Bristol Bears, Red Roses Debut: 2021 v New Zealand, Caps: […]

Bears cut loose with second half battering

17 December 2023 0 comments

By STEWART McCULLOUGH Bristol Bears …41pts Tries: Skeldon 2, 26; Botterman 55, Atkin-Davies 60, Murray 67, Varley 71, Smith 80 Conversions: Aitchison 2, Smith 40, […]

Ten-try Saracens give Leicester a lesson in finishing

17 December 2023 0 comments

By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Leicester T……. 17pts Tries: McGhie 4, Richardson 17, Feury 72 Conversions: M Jones 4 Saracens ………. 60pts Tries: Kasolo 7, Packer 25, […]

French giants are the ones to beat again, says O’Driscoll

17 December 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Three-time Champions Cup winner Brian O’Driscoll believes English sides will be up against it again in Europe this season when the tournament […]

Newcastle need help to survive -Varndell

17 December 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL TOM Varndell has been “sad” to witness Newcastle’s form at the start of the season and feels the league must urgently improve […]

Varndell pushes for better governance to support Falcons

15 December 2023 0 comments

Former Premiership top try scorer Tom Varndell has been “sad” to witness Newcastle’s form at the start of the season and feels the league must […]

Champions Cup round two Friday and Saturday preview

15 December 2023 0 comments

The 2023/24 Champions Cup began with a bang last weekend, showcasing thrilling moments and a remarkable start for English teams, as seven out of the […]

Dynamic duo put life back into Bath

10 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Ben Spencer has partnered two of the leading outside halves of their generation, Owen Farrell and Finn Russell, and although they have […]

Robshaw: Farrell will take charge of England again

10 December 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Former captain Chris Robshaw is backing Owen Farrell to lead England into World Cup battle Down Under in four years’ time. A […]

Bristol looking to kick on

10 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES What a difference a win makes. Bristol’s frustrating run of five successive Premiership defeats, four by single figure margins, ended last weekend […]

George set to carry on at Saracens

10 December 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER England and Lions hooker Jamie George is ready to turn don a lucrative move to French outfit Lyon and […]

French power will be so tough to overcome

10 December 2023 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK English clubs are up against it in the Champions Cup because they are competing against French clubs which […]

Saracens make it too easy for Bulls

10 December 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bulls …………………………….. 27pts Tries: Kriel 2, Swanepoel 39, Moodie 48 Conversions: Daly 61, McFarland 71 Goosen 3, 39, 49 Penalties: Saracens ……………………… […]

McCall: Goode yellow ‘harsh’

10 December 2023 0 comments

SARACENS director of rugby Mark McCall said he thought Alex Goode was at the end of a harsh yellow card decision but had no complaints […]

Bordeaux blitz and Hansen injury add to Connacht woes

10 December 2023 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Connacht ………… 5pts Tries: Hurley-Langton 18 Bordeaux ………. 41pts Tries: Buros 10, 54, Uberta 43, 78; Penaud 25, Penalty 80 Conversions: Lucu […]

Millard confident Quins are ‘in a good place’ to take on Racing challenge

10 December 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Racing 92 v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, La Defense Arena, Paris WITH key players back from injury and internationals integrated back […]

Slade leads Chiefs on smash and grab raid

10 December 2023 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS Toulon ………………………….. 18pts Tries: Gigashvili 20, White 24 Conversion: Herve 21 Penalties: Herve 35, 38 Exeter …………………………… 19pts Tries: Skinner 16, Norey […]

Freeman double has Saints on the march

10 December 2023 0 comments

By BRYN PALMER Glasgow……………………….. 19pts Tries: Cancelliere 4, Smith 68, Penalty 77 Conversions: Thompson 69 Northampton………………. 28pts Tries: Lawes 13, Freeman 20, 29 Conversions: Smith […]

Rocketing ticket prices proving tough on fans

10 December 2023 0 comments

Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock surveys the top two divisions to find out which clubs charge the most – and where you could find a bargain […]

Too many are being pushed to the edge

10 December 2023 0 comments

Paul Rees says it’s time to ensure players spend less time in the gym and more with the ball in their hands Max Malins […]

Race for the top is going to be close

10 December 2023 0 comments

The Premiership is taking a short rest after eight rounds and by Christmas will have reached the halfway stage. It is a consequence of a […]

Red Roses: Ella Wyrwas

10 December 2023 0 comments

SARACENS SCRUM-HALF Birthplace: Enfield Date of Birth: 07/03/99 Community Club: Saracens Minis Red Roses Debut: 2023 vs Scotland Caps: 6 Why I Play Rugby: I […]

Doidge on fire as lively Exeter prove too strong for Harlequins

10 December 2023 0 comments

By EDDIE MCATEER Harlequins………….27pts Tries: Robinson 41, Sims 66, Cromack 73 Conversions: Tuima 42, 67, 74 Penalties: Tuima 16, 28 Exeter Chiefs…….52pts Tries: Tuttosi 12, […]

Prolific wing Macrae is aiming high with Dorking

10 December 2023 0 comments

By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON Following the highest finish in the club’s 102-year history last season, Dorking sit top of National 2 East with aspirations of an […]

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