Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Gatland’s offer to resign is rejected by WRU

Wales head coach Warren Gatland offered his resignation to Abi Tierney, chief executive of the WRU, after seeing his side crash...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Italy wins ignite the Six Nations

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The game-changing force of last weekend’s Six Nations tales of the unexpected cannot...

By The Rugby Paper Team

U20 Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Band of brothers grab the glory

By BEN JAYCOCK France...............................31pts Tries: Ferte 12, Gourgues 24, Carbonneau 26, Castro 45 Conversions: Reus 13, 25, 27, 46 Penalties: Reus...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

We need to make most of this team

NICK CAIN The England U20s won their first Six Nations title since 2021 with a tremendous second-half effort in which they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

U20 Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Double for Sheahan but Ireland miss out on claiming third title in a row

By NICK JACOBS Ireland................................. 36pts Tries: McLaughlin 19, O’Connell 59, Sheahan 70, 80+2; Edogbo 76 Conversions: Murphy 21, 71, 77, 83...

By The Rugby Paper Team

U20 Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Wales keep discipline to take feisty encounter

By SAM JACKSON Wales.................27pts Tries: Thomas 46, Beddall 59, Stone 67, Young 71 Conversions: Ford 60, 68 Penalties: Ford 76 Italy.......................

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 years ago

This is why you write off England at your peril

FOR any rugby neutral, England-Ireland would have been the game of the tournament. Take away the rivalries/stakes/bragging rights and stripping the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Friendlies

/ 2 years ago

Five-star Bath run URC leaders ragged

Bath ....................35pts Tries: Cokanasiga 9, du Toit 34, Spencer 50, Muir 66, 75 Conversions: Bailey 10, 35, 51, 67; Worboys 76...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

We need to push on, says Easson

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Scotland Scotland head coach Bryan Easson wants his side to make a statement in the Six...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Red Roses in mood to make it six titles in a row

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: England Marlie Packer leads the England side aiming to make it six titles in a row....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Riffonneau’s going large as France seek first title in six years

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: France France are looking to topple England for the first time since their 2018 Grand Slam...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Cunningham puts faith in experience to support youth

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Wales Hannah Jones will lead a Wales squad full of experience with some exciting new young...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Bemand aims for World Cup spot

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Ireland Ireland are aiming to qualify for the World Cup with a good finish in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Giordano leads from front

Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Italy Back rower Elisa Giordano captains the Azurre and will win her 66th cap against England...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Butt: Race for the title is so tight that every point will count

By PAUL REES Will Butt is confident Bath will emerge from the top flight break on the front foot as they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

George the Great takes his final bow

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW On a Tuesday afternoon at Anfield in the late autumn of 1993, All...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Only a few can claim not to miss a minute

PETER JACKSON More than 200 players lined up on the starting grid for the Six Nations. Six weeks later, those going...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

All set for a race to the finish

With the Premiership resuming next weekend, Paul Rees looks at how the runners and riders are gearing up The Premiership resumes...

By The Rugby Paper Team

My Life in Rugby

/ 2 years ago

I was thrilled to bits to be picked for England

My Life in Rugby with Magnus Lund - The former England, Sale and Biarritz flanker talks about his life in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Mermoz blames Galthie for French problems

MAXIME Mermoz has slammed Fabien Galthié’s coaching of France and believes the problems they have experienced in the Six Nations were...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 2 years ago

Now that’s what I call a performance, England

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME OKAY, I was wrong in my prediction a couple of weeks ago...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Young Gun

/ 2 years ago

Young Guns: Saracens & England U20 lock Olamide Sodeke

By BEN JAYCOCK Powerful second row Olamide Sodeke is earning plaudits for his ferocious defence during the U20s Six Nations but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 2 years ago

Toulouse and Stade in line for a race to glory

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The top two tiers of French domestic rugby have been on hiatus this weekend, giving fans a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 17/03/24

As the men’s Six Nations draws to a close find action from Super Saturday and a preview of the women’s competition, getting...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Haskell: Time for England to prove a point against France

James Haskell has challenged England to prove their performance against Ireland was more than just a one-off. Victory over Grand Slam-chasing...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Galthié “in denial” over France’s problems – Mermoz

Maxime Mermoz has slammed Fabien Galthié’s coaching of the French national team, and believes the problems they have experienced in this...

By Nick Powell

Rugby Paper News

/ 2 years ago

Wales Lost Against France: Player Ratings Show Shortcomings and Missed Opportunities

Wales suffered a discouraging 24-45 loss to France on Sunday, requiring setting up a bold front for the match against Italy...

By Nick Powell

England & Saracens full-back Elliot Daly

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Daly recalled for Le Crunch with Roots and Tuilagi among substitutes

Preview: France vs England (Saturday, 8pm) England have recalled wing Elliot Daly for their final Six Nations match against France, with...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Unchanged Ireland host Scotland in Dublin decider

Preview: Ireland vs Scotland (Saturday, 4:45pm) Ireland have named an unchanged team as they host Scotland looking to secure back-to-back titles for only the second...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Series 3, Episode 29: Maxime Mermoz previews final round and shares bold views on France

It is time to look ahead to Six Nations super Saturday! The best Saturday of the year is upon us, and...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

North announces retirement to end 13-year international career

George North has announced that this Saturday’s match against Italy will be his last for Wales. North, 31, has made 121...

By Nick Powell

World

/ 2 years ago

Joseph third player confirmed by Barbarian F.C. for Killik Cup encounter

Jonathan Joseph will pull on the famous black and white hooped jersey of Barbarian F.C. for the first time in his...

By Nick Powell

Podcast

/ 2 years ago

Podcast reacts to stunning wins for England and Italy

What a weekend of rugby! The latest round of the 2024 Six Nations was without doubt its best so far, as...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Things fell apart for Wales – Gatland

Warren Gatland felt his side collapsed in the second half on their way to recording a heavy defeat to France. Speaking...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

French fightback leaves Wales winless heading into final round

By TOM JEFFREYS Wales……………………………………………….24 Tries: Dyer 9, Williams 25, Roberts 43 Conversions: Costelow 10, 26, 45 Penalties: Costelow 2 France……………………………………………..45 Tries:...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

One of the greatest days ever – George

From ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Jamie George last night admitted that derailing Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes was one of the greatest...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Watkin’s ready to stake his claim

By ROB COLE Owen Watkin plays week in, week out with George North but today he gets his big chance to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Matavesi: We need to hit the ground running

By JON NEWCOMBE Northampton hooker Sam Matavesi wants normal service to be resumed after what has been “a weird year” in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Redshaw ready to lead from the front

By PAUL REES Ben Redshaw trained with England during last year’s World Cup before he had made his Newcastle debut, already...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Smith’s drop of magic revives England

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham England.............................. 23pts Tries: Lawrence 4, Furbank 48, Earl 60 Conversions: Smith 61 Penalties: Ford 17 Drop...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick gets his big selections right

PAUL REES Seldom can a victory plundered with the last kick of the match have been so richly deserved. England, so...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Sticking with Furbank shows England’s attacking intention

BRENDAN GALLAGHER I’M tempted to call it bums on seats rugby.... except 82,000 fans at Twickenham and millions back home or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

We gave away far too many penalties -Townsend

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend lamented his side’s collapse in Rome and warned similar indiscipline will spell another defeat by Ireland on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Scotland stunned by Italian fightback

By BRYN PALMER Italy.....................................31pts Tries: Brex 15, Lynagh 44, Varney 57 Conversions: P Garbisi 16, 59 Penalties: P Garbisi 2, 35,...

By The Rugby Paper Team