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Club Rugby

/ 6 days ago

Red Roses boss John Mitchell issues PWR warning after back-to-back defeats for England

John Mitchell fears England’s future depth could suffer unless young homegrown players get enough game time in Premiership Women’s Rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Sophie de Goede celebrates a second-half try for Canada against England

Latest News

/ 6 days ago

Canada 31-22 England: Sophie de Goede leads the way as Red Roses lose again

Sophie de Goede’s hat-trick helped Canada seal a historic series win as England’s attacking struggles and defensive frailties were exposed again.

By Ben Jaycock

Leolin Zas celebrates after scoring a try for Stormers

Champions Cup

/ 2 weeks ago

Stormers 49-12 Bristol Bears: Likely lads give Pat Lam’s young side a lesson in finishing

Bristol Bears’ youthful side showed promise in Cape Town but paid for defensive lapses and missed chances as the Stormers ran...

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 2 weeks ago

We’ll learn a lot from that, says Marmion

BRISTOL skipper Kieran Marmion puffed out his chest despite Bears seven-try beating by the Stormers but insisted they will learn from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Hayden Hyde: I’ve enjoyed my dream start at Ealing Trailfinders

Former London Scottish centre Hayden Hyde has scored four tries in as many Champ games since joining Ealing Trailfinders, relishing the...

By Ben Jaycock

Josh Skelcey in action for Plymouth Albion

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Josh Skelcey is enjoying his switch to coaching with Old Albanian

Josh Skelcey has embraced coaching after concussion forced him to retire, with Old Albanian targeting promotion following last season’s late collapse.

By Ben Jaycock

Referee Angus Gardner speaks with his assistant referee Paul Williams

Chris Hewett

/ 3 weeks ago

Chris Hewett: If refs can’t agree, where does that leave all of us?

Chris Hewett questions rugby’s increasingly complicated laws and the lack of consistency among referees, warning that confusion could undermine the sport’s...

By Chris Hewett

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

YOUNG GUNS

JOJOVOSAKIWAIWAI HARLEQUINS WING Jojo Vosakiwaiwai has set her sights on representing Great Britain at the 2028 Olympics after making a remarkable...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Zach Kerr scoring for Doncaster Knights.

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Zach Kerr thriving on consistency as Doncaster Knights mainstay

Zach Kerr has made consistency and availability his priorities as he continues to establish himself as one of Doncaster Knights’ most...

By Ben Jaycock

Features

/ 4 weeks ago

Saope Soko: Ultimate Sevens must turn quality of rugby into a bigger audience

Ultimate Sevens has proved its 10-minute format can deliver high-quality rugby, but Saope Soko believes the new competition must now build...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

YOUNG GUNS

WILLHODGSON GLOUCESTER FLY-HALF WILL Hodgson is targeting a Prem Cup opportunity with Gloucester after overcoming a nightmare shoulder injury which required...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 weeks ago

Boatman leads the way for Saracens

PWR CUP nBy BEN JAYCOCK FORMER GB Sevens flier Ellie Boatman scored twice on debut as Pool A pacesetters Saracens ran...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Meg Jones: Back-to-back battles with the world’s best will make England stronger

England captain Meg Jones believes being pushed to the limit by Canada and New Zealand will prove invaluable as the Red...

By Ben Jaycock

Northampton Saints’ Henry Pollock sporting his new hair style in Friday night’s game against Newcastle Red Bull

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Eddie Hearn: Henry Pollock turned down big offers to stay at Northampton Saints

Eddie Hearn says Henry Pollock turned down lucrative rival offers to stay at Northampton Saints, while his new deal also gives...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Featured

/ 1 month ago

Abbie Brown: Ultimate Sevens can inspire next generation of rugby stars

Great Britain Sevens star Abbie Brown hopes this week’s Ultimate Sevens event in London can inspire a new generation of players...

By Ben Jaycock

George Ford breaking through the All Blacks defence last weekend

International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Anthony Watson: Don’t rule George Ford out of England No.10 race for 2027 World Cup

Anthony Watson has backed George Ford to remain firmly in England’s World Cup plans, praising the fly-half’s rugby intelligence and leadership...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Up front, Amy is the complete e competitor

FORMER EXETER CHIEFS, TRAILFINDERS AND UNITED STATES BACK ROW KATE ZACKARY CHOOSES OSES THE BEST XV SHE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Hughes is enjoying life on the wing

GRANT Hughes hopes to quickly shake off the heel injury which curtailed his blistering pre-season hat-trick against Leicester Tigers and help...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

New-look sevens hits the ground running…

FORMER England sevens star Tom Mitchell believes the opening night of rugby’s new-look sevens competition vindicated its innovative format after admitting...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Harry Potter star Oliver Phelps backs Ultimate Sevens after becoming team investor

Harry Potter actor Oliver Phelps has become a part-owner of Ultimate Sevens team Atlantic Novas and believes the new global competition...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

In-form Brazil will be hard to contain

HONG Kong China begin their home WXV Global Series Challenger campaign against a Brazil side arriving with confidence after back-to-back victories...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Wales flier Amy Williams chasing the dream of her first cap

Speedster Amy Williams says winning her first cap in the WXV Global Series would be a dream come true.

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Leicester Tigers 24-36 Newcastle Red Bulls: Tigers left in traps by rampant Red Bulls

Werner Kok crossed for one of the tries as Red Bulls caused chaos at Welford Road, and dealt a painful blow...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Features

/ 2 months ago

Sevens needs stars on show to grow fanbase

Six new clubs, ten-minute matches and a Test match Saturday to compete with... Ultimate Sevens launches into a crowded calendar with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 2 months ago

Hunt sets sights on Lions tour

ENGLAND scrum-half Natasha Hunt is back from injury and desperate to prove she deserves to become a Lion next autumn on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

SOLANA SHAW DE LEON HARLEQUINS FULL-BACK HARLEQUINS youngster Solana Shaw de Leon is living out a childhood dream having gone from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Toulouse out to hit

IT SHOULD come as a surprise to precisely no one that Top 14 managers consider Toulouse favourites to lift the Brennus...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Core question is – why were protocols relaxed?

Brendan Gallagher examines rugby’s long history of concussion awareness and questions the suggestion that players were unaware of the potential dangers,...

By Brendan Gallagher

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Muddled Aussies have no answer

New Zealand ..66 Australia ..........19 ■By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand women maintained their perfect Test record against Australia with a thumping...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 months ago

My Life in Rugby: Kate Zackary – I was so proud to be captain of my country

Kate Zackary, the former Exeter Chiefs, Trailfinders and USA back rower, reflects on her life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Henderson to miss start of season after hip surgery

ULSTER captain Iain Henderson will miss the start of the new season following hip surgery. The 34-year-old missed the end of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 3 months ago

Chris Hewett: How we’ll miss Brian Smith’s brilliant sporting mind

Chris Hewett pays tribute to Brian Smith, remembering a brilliant rugby mind who made his mark as both a player and...

By Chris Hewett

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Will Trenholm is on a mission to build on Gloucester breakthrough

After fearing his professional career was at a crossroads, Will Trenholm found a new home at Gloucester and is determined to...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

DREAMTEAM

ED COULSON, THE FORMER ENGLAND SEVENS, BEDFORD BLUES, NEWCASTLE, BATH, LONDON IRISH, MANLY MARLINS AND WESTERN PROVINCE FLY-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST...

By The Rugby Paper Team

All

/ 3 months ago

Whitby celebrate 75 years with exciting new era ahead

Whitby will celebrate their 75th anniversary during the 2026-27 season as the club enters a new era with a league move,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Henry Slade: England have a real chance in the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Henry Slade believes England have all the ingredients to challenge rugby’s biggest nations at next year’s Rugby World Cup – if...

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Kruis helps raise funds for charity

FORMER England lock George Kruis was among the players who helped set a provisional Guinness World Record after completing a gruelling...

By The Rugby Paper Team

George Simpson sets up a try for Doncaster Knights against Northampton Saints.

Features

/ 3 months ago

My Life in Rugby: George Simpson – Pulling on a Wasps shirt was a proud moment

George Simpson, the former Cardiff Met, Ealing Trailfinders, Wasps, Doncaster Knights, Manly Marlins and Hartpury University full-back, reflects on his life...

By Ben Jaycock