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Tom Roebuck scores England’s first under pressure from France’s Louis Bielle-Biarrey

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: This mad Six Nations ends with a flourish

The start of a mad, compelling Six Nations was very different to the end. Ireland, like Scotland, suffered a chastening defeat...

By Paul Rees

Tommaso Menoncello on the rampage for Italy last week against England

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: Stunned! That’s my reaction to England’s Six Nations defeats

Stunned is the only way to describe my reaction to England’s triple losses against Scotland, Ireland, and Italy.

By Jeremy Guscott

Caelan Doris lifts the Triple Crown as Ireland celebrates

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Crowning glory! Irish rediscover their mojo to topple Scotland

Ireland claimed their fourth Triple Crown in five years, and their 12th win on the trot against Scotland, to finish their...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Doris praises his big-match players

IRELAND captain Caelan Doris was proud his side could produce another huge performance to clinch their fourth Triple Crown in five...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Aaron Wainwright gets the opening try for Wales

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Wales 31-17 Italy: At last! Aaron Wainwright leads the charge as the Welsh learn how to win again

After a run of 15 consecutive losses, Wales finally won a Six Nations game – their first since winning in Rome...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

This result means everything to the players, says Lake

AFTER ending their three-year, 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations, Wales captain Dewi Lake said: “The win means everything to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Wales U20s vs Italy U20s: The Welsh aiming to hit par in Six Nations finale

Wales U20s head coach Richard Whiffin says his side must beat Italy today to deliver what he believes would represent a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Ireland U20s vs Scotland U20s: The Irish eye up a Triple Crown feat in Six Nations

Ireland U20s will look to secure a fourth straight victory and complete a Triple Crown when they host Scotland at Virgin...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Fast Eddie & Co love tales of the unexpected

THERE are times you cannot help but conclude that some pro coaches have got so much time on their hands they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ben Earl in action against Italy for England

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Nick Cain: England lead way in self-inflicted wounds

The fog of disinformation surrounding England since their landmark loss to Italy in Rome last weekend reflected a group unwilling to...

By Nick Cain

Letters

/ 2 months ago

We need to select a ball-carrying 12

THERE has been a lot of criticism of Borthwick’s selections lately, however I want to comment on the backs. I might...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 months ago

This is why I fear for England’s weak underbelly

THE build-up to this Six Nations and how it as unravelled seems reminiscent of the 2015 RWC and, like the group...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 months ago

Chris Hewett: Another one right in the eye for TMOs

It does not take an unusually sardonic soul, let alone a satirist measuring 9.5 on the Evelyn Waugh Scale of Savagery,...

By Chris Hewett

Billy Searle scores in the semi-final win against Bath for Leicester Tigers

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs: Billy Searle is shining as Geoff Parling’s side eye cup glory

Geoff Parling has told his Leicester Tigers players to take advantage of the rare chance to win a trophy when they...

By Paul Rees

England trudge off after their defeat by Italy last weekend

Features

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: It’s time to get back to what we are good at

Paul Rees looks ahead to the resumption of the Premiership next weekend and says it can’t come fast enough.

By Paul Rees

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Explore… Dream… Discover. That’s Italy

It was a curious, slightly unsettling experience in the final quarter at Rome last week watching Italy – who, frankly, hadn’t...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Dutch in mood for World Cup, says Temperley

NEWS EXTRA By JOSEPH TERRY LOUGHBOROUGH University wing Kit Temper-ley believes Dutch rugby is building towards a debut World Cup appearance....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Steve Borthwick leading England in training

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Jonathan Davies questions England training intensity after Six Nations defensive lapses

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies believes England’s defensive issues in the Six Nations could be linked...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Six Nations analysis: Can Scotland finally end their Dublin hoodoo? Or will Ireland prevail?

The general expectation amongst most Irish rugby fans before the first kick-off of the 2026 Six Nations was to see improvements...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan “Fox” Davies to preview a dramatic Super Saturday finale to the Six Nations.

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Wales rising, England declining? Super Saturday Preview ft. Jonathan Davies!

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by former Wales and British &...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Darcy Graham going over to score for Scotland

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

2026 Six Nations analysis: Who takes the crown in this Saturday’s finale?

Three games, three teams in contention, but only one winner of the Six Nations. That is the prospect of this year’s...

By Will Judd

England players look dejected after their historic 23-18 Six Nations defeat to Italy in Rome.

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

2026 Six Nations analysis: Where do England go from here after historic defeat to Italy?

It is not an overstatement to say that Saturday was one of the darkest days in recent English rugby history.

By Will Judd

Steve Borthwick England Six Nations 2026

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick insists RFU backing remains despite England’s Six Nations defeat to Italy

Steve Borthwick insists he retains the confidence of his RFU bosses despite England’s historic humbling in Rome yesterday.

By Adam Hathaway

Tom Jordan scores Scotland’s seventh try

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Scotland set up Six Nations nail-biter after electrifying victory over France

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu revealed that the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend has been the inspiration behind their remarkable three-match winning...

By Ben Jaycock

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

All off to France for the Grand Slam then? Paul Rees on England’s Six Nations slide after another defeat

England set their sights on the Grand Slam but could end up with the wooden spoon.

By Paul Rees

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Darcy Graham confident that Scotland can beat Ireland and win the race for the Six Nations title

Darcy Graham is confident his Scotland side can head to Dublin on Saturday and go home with the Six Nations title.

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

England’s Alex Coles supports new contact rules

England’s Alex Coles has welcomed new rules over contact in training but insists he is well looked after anyway by club...

By Adam Hathaway

England’s Ben Earl looks to take on Italy’s Lorenzo Cannone yesterday

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Ben Earl: My journey to 50 England caps has been amazing

Cricket fan Ben Earl raised his bat for 50 England caps in Rome yesterday and colleagues insisted it was never in...

By Adam Hathaway

Leonardo Marin on his way to scoring for Italy against England

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

England 18-23 Italy: Steve Borthwick’s stunned squad are left with no defence

England lost their heads and Steve Borthwick’s neck is on the line after they made history of the wrong kind in...

By Adam Hathaway

Darcy Graham celebrates with Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu, inset below, after going over to score

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Scotland 50-40 France: Rampant Scots stay in the title hunt

For the first time in Six Nations history, Scotland will go into Super Saturday with a chance of winning the title...

By Ben Jaycock

Rhys Carre sprints in to score for Wales

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Ireland 27-17 Wales: Hit by lightning! Rhys Carre puts on a show for the visitors

Ireland fans were happy enough with a bonus point win and Wales supporters will point to a second strong performance on...

By Brendan Gallagher

Finn Keylock on the charge for England U20s

Junior International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Italy U20s 17-37 England U20s: Finn Keylock sparks Red Rose as they hand Italians a finishing lesson

Saracens flyhalf Finn Keylock scored 17 points as England Under-20s returned to winning ways with victory over Italy at Stadio Monigo...

By Ben Jaycock

Carwyn Leggatt-Jones in action for Wales U20s

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Paul Williams: Wales’ young guns are showing the way

Watching Welsh rugby’s recent performances, or reading about Welsh rugby’s political events, can have a premature ageing effect on the faces...

By Paul Williams

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

France resist Scotland’s second-half fightback

By SAM JACKSON Scotland ...........26pts Tries: Roberts 47, McAughtrie 55, Waugh 65, Rennie 72 Conversions: Dalziel 56, 66, 73 France............... 45pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Scotland’s Finn Russell, right, and Darcy Graham

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Players love getting one over the referee

I’m intrigued, fascinated, perplexed, occasionally entertained, but mostly irritated by why sportsmen and women feel the need to subtly but deliberately...

By Brendan Gallagher