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Letters

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Modern day warriors deserve far better

IT IS high time rugby union realised ignoring the past is the preserve of the ignorant, shown by the fact today...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Rugby milestone for ref Davidson

SCOTLAND’S Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to take charge of a European final when she referees the Challenge Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Tonbridge’s six of the best lead way but Dorking and Barnes aces also nab spot

THE BEST XV FROM 2024-25 AS VOTED FOR BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of The Rugby Paper’s National...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Give players the tools to problem solve in-game

Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Tim Stevenson, below, the head coach at Drybrook RFC who won this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

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I was thrilled to finally receive my Lions cap

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME IT’S funny how at a time when the game is looking forward...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

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Nick Cain: Andy Farrell still at 6s and 7s in his British and Irish Lions back row conundrum

While Henry Pollock is the talk of the town, and deservedly so following his meteoric rise and selection for the 2025...

By Nick Cain

British and Irish Lions

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Owen Farrell still has a chance to get on British and Irish Lions tour, says his father

By Sam Jackson Head coach Andy Farrell says there are a couple of places still up for grabs in his touring...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

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Jeremy Guscott: I hope the British and Irish Lions provide moments we talk about for years to come

The big headlines from the 2025 Lions squad announcement on Thursday are the confirmation of Maro Itoje as captain of the...

By Jeremy Guscott

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Gavin Hastings urges British and Irish Lions to hit the ground running

By Gary Fitzgerald Australia’s players will be more fired up and desperate to smash the Lions than they would be to...

By Gary Fitzgerald

British and Irish Lions

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Andy Farrell’s big British and Irish Lions test – How four unions can play as one

Paul Rees looks at the challenges ahead for the Lions as they journey into the unknown When rugby turned professional, there...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

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Raring to roar: Brendan Gallagher dissects the chosen 38 for the British and Irish Lions

Backs BACK THREE Blair Kinghorn (Scotland and Toulouse): Age 28: Scotland caps 60. Rangy outside back, a quick and versatile player...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

MANAGEMENT

Andy Farrell (Ireland): In charge: Head coach Andy Farrell Head coach: English Rugby League legend, made a late transition to Union,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

Having England’s U18s, U19s and U20s aligned is important

Q&A Ben Jaycock talks to Matt Smith, the former Leicester Tigers centre who is now coach at the club’s academy It’s...

By Ben Jaycock

Features

/ 1 year ago

YOUNG GUNS

ISAAC MEARS BATH & ENGLAND U18 SCRUM-HALF Isaac Mears is revelling in the England U18s setup due to the attacking style...

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

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Howden Celebrates the British & Irish Lions Squad Writing Their Names into the History Books – and Onto a 44ft Mural

Principal Partner and Official Jersey Sponsor of The British & Irish Lions, global insurance group Howden, celebrated the newly announced Lions...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

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British and Irish Lions: Biggest winners and losers from Andy Farrell’s selection

Andy Farrell has selected his 40-player squad for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia this summer. With so many...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

He’s ready to compete – Henry Pollock tipped to shine for British and Irish Lions by Andy Farrell

Henry Pollock has been urged to drive up competition within the British and Irish Lions squad bound for Australia next month...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was worried injury would wreck his British and Irish Lions dream

For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Henry Pollock’s rise to stardom continues with 2025 British and Irish Lions selection

Henry Pollock’s emergence as the rising star of English rugby continued when he was sensationally named in a British and Irish...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

The eye-grabbing inclusions and high-profile absentees from the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has named his 38-man squad for this summer’s tour of Australia. Here, we...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

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Maro Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain for tour of Australia

For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

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Ugo Monye backs Sam Prendergast to make British & Irish Lions squad as one of five fly-halves he’d select

Ugo Monye has backed Sam Prendergast and George Ford as two of five fly-halves to be selected in the British and...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Charlie Elliott: The 17 backs I would select for the British and Irish Lions

By Charlie Elliott The British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer is set to be announced on Thursday. ...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Charlie Elliott: The 21 forwards I would select for the British and Irish Lions squad

By Charlie Elliott The British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer is set to be announced on Thursday. ...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan join Steve Borthwick for England’s Summer Tour

Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s England coaching team for the summer tour to Argentina and the United...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

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Phil Dowson: Henry Pollock is buzzing for every chance he gets

By Adam Hathaway Henry Pollock has been smashing it out of the ballpark this season, and that has led to calls...

By Adam Hathaway

British and Irish Lions

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Jeremy Guscott: Maro Itoje the right man to bring the British and Irish Lions together

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... The ceremonial unveiling of the 2025 Lions squad at the O2 Arena...

By Jeremy Guscott

Champions Cup

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Nick Cain: Backing of franchise rugby is myopic, hypocritical and self-serving …

The parallel universe which some of the main movers and shakers in the RFU/ Premiership currently inhabit has revealed itself in...

By Nick Cain

Latest News

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Glasgow’s Jack Mann excited to agree Kingsholm deal

Gloucester have signed back row Jack Mann from Glasgow Warriors from next season. The 25-year-old, who has made 13 appearances for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

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Trio recalled All Black triumph one final time

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW SHORTLY before Christmas, in the hometown of the Manic Street Preachers, a trio...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

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Brendan Gallagher: Here are my 37 to tour with the British and Irish Lions

Brendan Gallagher picks his likely lads for the Summer trip to Australia Let the fun begin. Every four years, we all...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

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Red Roses need to take the pressure

BEN JAYCOCK REPORTS ON ALL THE TEAMS AS THEY GET SET FOR THE WORLD CUP England Winners: England celebrate with the...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

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Turani and Muzzo in team of the tournament

Italy ITALY continue to improve year on year in the Six Nations, and their second half display in the opening round...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Gallagher & Nelson are the big successes

Scotland SCOTLAND will have felt disappointed finishing fourth, with inconsistency being their downfall. The Scots opened with a 24-21 win over...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

World Cup blow as Wall is ruled out

IRELAND IRELAND finished third to be crowned the best of the rest, taking into account the gulf in quality between the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Baa-Baas enjoy their day in the Durham sunshine

Anniversary match By LUKE JARMYN Durham Uni ......33pts Tries: Rhodes 28, 58, Rowell 43, Clarke 53, Turley 67 Conversions: Vernum 29,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

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Jeff Probyn: Women’s game not paying for itself

By Jeff Probyn - A front row view of the game First things first, congratulations to England’s women’s team for winning...

By Jeff Probyn

Women's International

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Women’s Six Nations: Francesca McGhie is on hand to snatch it for Scotland

By Sam Jackson Scotland ...........26pts Tries: Skeldon 25, Orr 42, McLachlan 58, McGhie 81 Conversions: Nelson 43, 59, 82 Ireland...............19pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

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Women’s Six Nations: Red Roses set sights on World Cup after nervy win

By Ben Jaycock England ...........................43pts Tries: Dow 4, 58; Sing 8, 18; Atkin-Davies 12, MacDonald 23, Aldcroft 49 Conversions: Harrison 9,...

By The Rugby Paper Team