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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Tom Willis can’t wait for Argentina challenge

It has been three years since Tom Willis had his rugby career and life turned upside down, but the England No.8...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

England XV 24-26 France XV: 14-man England fall back into bad old ways

England ............................. 24pts Tries: Willis 24, Coles 29, Carpenter 40, Dombrandt 60 Conversions: Ford 24, 40 France................................ 26pts Tries: Barlot 7,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

I won’t be stopping at 100 caps – George Ford

George Ford is set to become just the seventh man to play 100 Tests for England when he tours Argentina this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 1 year ago

Peter Jackson: Stat watch – Gareth Chilcott still top as French clubs racking up the most cards

Peter Jackson breaks the news to Gareth Chilcott that his six sendings-off during his career is still a record After more...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Premiership Team of the Season: Power takes the glory

Paul Rees selects his finest XV from a season full of thrills and spills Last weekend’s final between Bath and Leicester...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

U20s World Championship – England attack coach Will Parkin on title defence

Ben Jaycock speaks to Will Parkin, the 30-year-old England U18s coach who is set for his first involvement with the U20s...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

U20s World Championship: Mark Mapletoft – England are in a brutal pool this time

England may be heading to Italy with the number one target on their backs, but for head coach Mark Mapletoft, this...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

We don’t fear anyone else, says Whiffin

WALES ■By CHARLIE ELLIOTT WALES head coach Richard Whiffin says his squad head to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Laborde’s fresh faces

FRANCE FRANCE U20s head into the World Championship full of momentum after winning the U20 Six Nations, clinched on the final...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

McCarthy’s out to turn things around

Under 20s Championship -Pool C IRELAND ■By CHARIE ELLIOTT CONNACHT’S Éanna McCarthy leads Ireland as they look to build on last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

U20s World Championship: Hosts Italy will be looking to get crowd cheering

Hosts Italy will have real ambitions of getting out of their pool, with Ireland, Georgia and New Zealand their opponents. They...

By Charlie Elliott

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

England XV vs France XV: Preview, Where to Watch and Match Details

This Saturday, a developmental England XV will face off against a French side in an uncapped fixture at Allianz Stadium in...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Danny Care backs Marcus Smith to make mark on British and Irish Lions tour

Danny Care has tipped “incredible” Harlequins team-mate Marcus Smith to hit greater heights as he bids to make his mark with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

That’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists British and Irish Lions places still up for grabs

Andy Farrell has told his British and Irish Lions stars ahead of Friday’s clash with Argentina that selection for the Test...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Andy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the British and Irish Lions back on top

Andy Farrell’s passion for the British and Irish Lions is perhaps best encapsulated by his stirring speech ahead of the series...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Charlie Elliott: My British and Irish Lions XV for Argentina

The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour in Dublin this Friday, playing against Argentina in the 1888 Cup. Every...

By Charlie Elliott

Brendan Gallagher

/ 1 year ago

Brendan Gallagher: Magical mystery tour ends with a flourish for Bath

When you have not won a Premiership title for 29 years, it matters not a jot how you break the drought,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 1 year ago

Nick Cain: Steve Borthwick will want young guns to fire on Argentina Tour

The idea being touted that England’s two-Test tour of Argentina at the beginning of July will be the unearthing of a...

By Nick Cain

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

URC Team of the Season: Bulls lead charge in pick of the finest

Simon Thomas selects his best XV from the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 Season, as he picks Munster centre Tom Farrell as...

By Simon Thomas

Features

/ 1 year ago

Ben Curry: Eight years on from first Argentina tout, I am raring to go…

Paul Eddison talks to Ben Curry, the Sale flanker who is aiming to be a big hit on England’s summer tour...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Chris Hewett: Questions at No.3 are key for Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions

Prop forwards of the tighthead variety were not put on this earth to be like everyone else, and by and large...

By Chris Hewett

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Paul Rees: British and Irish Lions get ready to roar again

Paul Rees assesses the challenges ahead as Andy Farrell's squad prepare to set off on a tour of a lifetime As...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Taine Plumtree earns a Wales return

Taine Plumtree has revealed the changes he has made to his game, which have helped him earn a Wales recall. The...

By Simon Thomas

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Scotland recall for hooker George Turner

George Turner has been recalled by Scotland coach Gregor Townsend for the summer tour after a year out while playing for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

Young Guns – Jack Lightbown

Jack Lightbown’s journey into rugby didn’t begin with a thunderous tackle or try-saving turnover. It started on a rainy day at...

By Ben Jaycock

Women's International

/ 1 year ago

Back-to-back matches to be introduced in revamped 2026 Women’s Six Nations

A revamped Guinness Women’s Six Nations will feature back-to-back matches on a single day in each round during the 2026 tournament....

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

No Backward Step: Jac Morgan’s Bid for a British and Irish Lions Test Shirt

We are just over a month away from the first British and Irish Lions vs Australia Test of 2025. The squad...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

One of the Ravens: Luke Price’s Rugby Career

“Rugby has obviously been massive for me, even from an early age. I used to go out and watch my brother...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Final Test: Ben Spencer vs Jack Van Poortvliet in Premiership Showdown for England Shirt

An exciting Gallagher Premiership comes to an end this Saturday. Bath and Leicester Tigers will clash, and only one will leave...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Premiership Final Preview: Finn Russell ready to avenge last year’s final defeat

Scotland and Bath’s star fly-half was forced off with cramp in the final stages of last week’s nail-biting west-county derby against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

The Wales XV that is likely to face Japan this Summer

A few weeks back Wales interim head coach, Matt Sherratt announced his 33-man squad that will tour Japan, as Wales will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

The Calm in the Storm: How Scarlets’ Archie Hughes Is Defining His Game

Over the past few years, Welsh rugby has entered a new era. Many familiar faces have walked away from the game,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

British and Irish Lions Watch: Zander Fagerson ruled out of Australia Tour

With under two weeks to go before the British and Irish Lions kick off their tour with a trip to Dublin...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Holly Aitchison agrees to join Sale on two-year deal

Sale have signed England fly-half Holly Aitchison from Bristol on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old, right, spent two years at Bristol...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

It’s brilliant to be back with England, says Nick Isiekwe

Nick Isiekwe was a 19-year-old barely out of school last time England toured Argentina in 2017 – and he has overcome...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Simon Thomas: A few bright sparks to light up the gloom in Welsh Rugby

Simon Thomas assesses the state of the clubs in Wales and predicts more battles with the WRU over what happens next...

By Simon Thomas

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Jimmy Staples glad to be making a name for himself at Harlequins

For Harlequins hooker Jimmy Staples, the journey to elite rugby began with a twist of fate — when his local football...

By Ben Jaycock

Features

/ 1 year ago

Leon Brown’s Life in Rugby: Named in the Pro 12 Dream Team? Happy days…

It was only when my mate Norm introduced me to rugby that I first became properly aware of the sport as...

By Jon Newcombe

Features

/ 1 year ago

Easter welcomes Worcester return

Ben Jaycock talks to the former England No 8 and current Chinnor coach about the challenges playing in the second tier...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Double swoop for Trailfinders

TRAILFINDERS Women have signed Scotland wing Francesca Mc-Ghie, right, and Canada full-back Claire Gallagher from Leicester Tigers. The west London side...

By The Rugby Paper Team