All posts tagged "Six Nations"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoWhat is the Nations Championship? Format, fixtures and how rugby’s new tournament works
The Autumn Nations Series is dead. Whether you think that is a positive or not, or even if you didn’t really...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoDion Khumalo interview: The Zimbabwe & Cobras star chasing a World Cup dream
At the time of our interview, Zimbabwe international Dion Khumalo was still able to measure his time as a professional rugby...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoWomen’s Six Nations 2026: England target eighth straight title
With the Women’s Six Nations just around the corner, England have begun their preparations by announcing their new leadership team for...
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International Rugby
/ 4 days agoFormer England wing Chris Ashton urges RFU to listen to players on Steve Borthwick decision
England bosses have been urged to copy the All Blacks lead and give the players influence over the future coaching direction...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 days agoStephen Jones to focus on attack at Newcastle Red Bulls
Stephen Jones believes this year’s Six Nations has shown the game is in fine fettle as he looks to bring the...
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Columnists
/ 4 days agoJeremy Guscott: Now is the time for England to learn to be streetwise
It’s been hailed as the best ever Six Nations because of its topsy-turvy nature, unpredictability, and exciting edge-of-the-seat stuff, as well...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 days agoHarlequins 19-26 Gloucester: Arthur Clark has a day to remember
George Skivington’s Gloucester savoured the spring sunshine to stun Harlequins and lift their Premiership morale.
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Latest News
/ 4 days agoJohn Mitchell: Meg Jones is my choice for England captain for the Women’s Six Nations
Centre Meg Jones will take over the England captaincy after lock Zoe Stratford, who led the side to World Cup glory...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 days agoBath 62-15 Saracens: Champions stir up a storm to blow away Sarries
Bath, playing like millionaires and why not with Sir James Dyson now on board, dismissed Saracens from their presence with a...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 days agoLeicester Tigers vs Bristol Bears: We’re out to prove ourselves – Fitz Harding
Bristol Bears skipper Fitz Harding has challenged his players to use the next two months to prove they are up to...
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International Rugby
/ 4 days agoLee Mears backs England head coach Steve Borthwick to stay in charge
Steve Borthwick is “loving” the pressure on his shoulders and will turn England into a formidable World Cup force insists former...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 days agoElior UK the new sponsors of Champ Rugby
Contract catering company Elior UK has become the title sponsor of Champ Rugby after signing a multi-year partnership deal with the...
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International Rugby
/ 4 days agoOllie Chessum: Six Nations performance in Paris gives England belief for the future
Ollie Chessum feels that, for all the frustration England felt at losing to France with the final kick of the match...
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Latest News
/ 4 days agoA backwards step
I DO not care that France was England’s best performance of this year’s Six Nations, for the second week running we...
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Latest News
/ 4 days agoJVP is not right man for the job
JACK van Poortvliet should never play for England again! Against Italy, he box-kicked with minutes to go. We lost. Then, guess...
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Latest News
/ 4 days agoWrong call made against Genge
HAVING been involved with rugby union for 71 years as a player, teacher and avid spectator there are a few points...
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Columnists
/ 4 days agoNick Cain: Resolute Thomas Ramos shows England how to do it
The only team to go backwards in the 2026 Six Nations was England. Where every other nation had something positive to...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 days agoChris Hewett: Less snooze-on-sofa, more edge-of-seat…
After the Lord Mayor’s Show comes… you know the rest, so let’s not go there.
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Columnists
/ 4 days agoPeter Jackson: Louis Bielle-Biarrey has another record in sight
For his next exercise in shredding the Six Nations try book from A-Z, Louis Bielle-Biarrey will attempt to do something nobody...
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Columnists
/ 4 days agoPeter Jackson: 2026 Six Nations was terrific but, for my money, 2015 still best there has been
The stampede to acclaim the 2026 version as ‘the greatest’ Six Nations of all raises a pertinent question over the collective...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 days agoDee battles hard to win his place back
■By SAM JACKSON DRAGONS hooker Elliot Dee will make his first appearance since the opening weekend of the season today. Dee,...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 4 days agoChampions face tough test
Women’s Premiership PREVIEW... Loughborough L v Gloucester-Hartpury Today. Kick-off 12.15pm, Franklin’s Gardens CHAMPIONS Gloucester-Hartpury will put their unbeaten record on the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 days agoBrendan Gallagher: The rise of Italy lifted the whole Six Nations
You can make a decent case for 2026 being the best Six Nations ever – whatever ‘best’ means – but it...
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Features
/ 4 days agoPaul Rees: Was England’s performance in Paris down to Steve Borthwick – or not?
Paul Rees says England’s Six Nations review must decide what roles the head coach played in the revival against France.
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Features
/ 4 days agoFREDDIE OGDEN-METHERELL
YOUNG GUNS GLOUCESTER AND ENGLAND U20S Ssecond row Freddie Ogden-Metherell admits the step up to international rugby has been as mentally...
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Latest News
/ 4 days agoEngland settle for third as France take title
U20S SIXNATIONS By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND produced a spirited comeback but fell just short in a 31-28 defeat to Grand Slam...
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Columnists
/ 4 days agoAfter three rounds, it all looked so easy…
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN WELL, that was a remarkable end to what turned out to be an utterly astonishing Six Nations,...
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 days agoMcGuigan to leave coaching role at Sale
BYRON McGuigan, who was part of England’s coaching set-up during the Six Nations, is to leave his role as Sale Sharks...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Best Six Nations ever? How does rugby crack America?
Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by rugby analyst Sam Larner on this week’s Rugby Paper Roundup to reflect on what...
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Features
/ 1 week agoThe Raeburn Shield: Rugby Union’s unknown honour
Rugby Union fans often take jokes at the seemingly endless amount of trophies to be won, but there is one unofficial...
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International Rugby
/ 1 week ago2026 Six Nations analysis: What we learned from this year’s tournament
And breathe. After a whirlwind six weeks, the 2026 Six Nations has come and gone just like that.
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHeartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France
Maro Itoje and his England side put some pride back in the England shirt before Thomas Ramos put the boot in...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSix Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says ‘The Irish fridge’ is his Triple Crown star
Head coach Andy Farrell led the congratulations for his Ireland team yesterday after they sealed their fourth Six Nations Triple Crown...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSix Nations: England players are over-trained claims Wales & Lions centre Jonathan Davies
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies believes England’s defensive issues in the Six Nations could be linked...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoToby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England
Toby Flood believes Andy Farrell would be the obvious long-term choice to lead England and questions whether Steve Borthwick’s current leadership...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland skipper Maro Itoje – I’m feeling fitter than ever
Maro Itoje set his sights on this summer’s Nations Championship declaring he is fitter than ever despite presiding over England’s Six...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJoe El-Abd: I’m still committed to England despite Six Nations slump
Assistant coach Joe El-Abd has nailed his colours to England’s sinking mast despite recent speculation linking him with a move back...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoFrance 48-46 England: Steve Borthwick’s men go so close to stunning victory
England climbed their way out of an abyss in Paris last night to come within a whisker of scuppering France’s chances...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPaul 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...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoJeremy 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.
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoIreland 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...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoDoris 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...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWales 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...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoThis 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...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWales 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...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoIreland 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...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoFrance U20s v England U20s: Connor Treacey buzzing for French Six Nations finale
England U20s captain Connor Treacey insists his side are relishing the chance to test themselves against Grand Slam-chasing France with a...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNick 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...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoI still see a clueless rabble
IN November 2024, The Rugby Paper published a letter from me titled “England look like a clueless rabble.” After what is...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoRFU must tell us what it plans to do
DEFEAT by Italy means that another Six Nations passes by with England grossly under-achieving. The worst aspect is that large parts...
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