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British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Nick Cain: Andy Farrell still at 6s and 7s in his British and Irish Lions back row conundrum

While Henry Pollock is the talk of the town, and deservedly so following his meteoric rise and selection for the 2025...

By Nick Cain

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: I hope the British and Irish Lions provide moments we talk about for years to come

The big headlines from the 2025 Lions squad announcement on Thursday are the confirmation of Maro Itoje as captain of the...

By Jeremy Guscott

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Andy Farrell’s big British and Irish Lions test – How four unions can play as one

Paul Rees looks at the challenges ahead for the Lions as they journey into the unknown When rugby turned professional, there...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 months ago

Raring to roar: Brendan Gallagher dissects the chosen 38 for the British and Irish Lions

Backs BACK THREE Blair Kinghorn (Scotland and Toulouse): Age 28: Scotland caps 60. Rangy outside back, a quick and versatile player...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

MANAGEMENT

Andy Farrell (Ireland): In charge: Head coach Andy Farrell Head coach: English Rugby League legend, made a late transition to Union,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Saints go for Belleau

NEWS EXTRA NORTHAMPTON have signed French fly-half Anthony Belleau from Clermont Auvergne. The 29-year-old, who earned the last of his 12...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 7 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

ISAAC MEARS BATH & ENGLAND U18 SCRUM-HALF Isaac Mears is revelling in the England U18s setup due to the attacking style...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

England’s Jones links up with Dow at Trailfinders

■By BEN JAYCOCK RED Roses star Meg Jones has swapped life in Leicester for London by joining England team-mate Abby Dow...

By Ben Jaycock

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

British and Irish Lions: Biggest winners and losers from Andy Farrell’s selection

Andy Farrell has selected his 40-player squad for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia this summer. With so many...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was worried injury would wreck his British and Irish Lions dream

For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Henry Pollock’s rise to stardom continues with 2025 British and Irish Lions selection

Henry Pollock’s emergence as the rising star of English rugby continued when he was sensationally named in a British and Irish...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

The eye-grabbing inclusions and high-profile absentees from the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has named his 38-man squad for this summer’s tour of Australia. Here, we...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Maro Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain for tour of Australia

For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Northampton Saints fly-half Fin Smith ‘unfazed’ and ‘relaxed’ about the possibility British and Irish Lions selection

By James Logan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Ugo Monye backs Sam Prendergast to make British & Irish Lions squad as one of five fly-halves he’d select

Ugo Monye has backed Sam Prendergast and George Ford as two of five fly-halves to be selected in the British and...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Charlie Elliott: The 17 backs I would select for the British and Irish Lions

By Charlie Elliott The British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer is set to be announced on Thursday. ...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Charlie Elliott: The 21 forwards I would select for the British and Irish Lions squad

By Charlie Elliott The British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer is set to be announced on Thursday. ...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Go with your boy for the British and Irish Lions, Lawrence Dallaglio tells Andy Farrell

By Gary Fitzgerald Lawrence Dallaglio insists Andy Farrell must take a punt on his “Test match animal” son and pass him...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Champions Cup

/ 7 months ago

Phil Dowson: Henry Pollock is buzzing for every chance he gets

By Adam Hathaway Henry Pollock has been smashing it out of the ballpark this season, and that has led to calls...

By Adam Hathaway

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

We can finish in the top two, says Sale’s Joe Carpenter

By Paul Rees Bath may have stood above the rest of the Premiership for most of the season, but Joe Carpenter...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: Maro Itoje the right man to bring the British and Irish Lions together

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... The ceremonial unveiling of the 2025 Lions squad at the O2 Arena...

By Jeremy Guscott

Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Northampton Saints win over Leinster is the best win on the road I’ve seen

I’ve been reporting on this Heineken Cup, European Cup, Investec Champions Cup – call it what you want – since the...

By Brendan Gallagher

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

Henry Pollock’s energy could give British and Irish Lions that extra boost

By Nick Cain The likelihood of any uncapped young “bolters”, who were a feature of Lions squad announcements in the amateur...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Glasgow’s Jack Mann excited to agree Kingsholm deal

Gloucester have signed back row Jack Mann from Glasgow Warriors from next season. The 25-year-old, who has made 13 appearances for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Here are my 37 to tour with the British and Irish Lions

Brendan Gallagher picks his likely lads for the Summer trip to Australia Let the fun begin. Every four years, we all...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Steven Luatua ready for Bristol Bears’ awayday

By Paul Rees Bristol will look to get their playoff push back on track in the home of Welsh rugby on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Tommaso Menoncello – I want to be one of Italy’s best ever

Joe Santamaria talks to Tommaso Menoncello, the 2024 Six Nations Player of the Year, about facing the Springboks Gonzalo Quesada’s Italy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 7 months ago

British and Irish Lions bolters who truly made their mark

Rugby Matters - A weekly look at the game’s other talking points, by Brendan Gallagher What exactly do we mean by...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Young Gun

/ 7 months ago

JAMES PATER

YOUNG GUNS NORTHAMPTON SAINTS FULL-BACK Northampton flyer James Pater went viral across rugby’s social media when he scored a breakaway try...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Red Roses need to take the pressure

BEN JAYCOCK REPORTS ON ALL THE TEAMS AS THEY GET SET FOR THE WORLD CUP England Winners: England celebrate with the...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Turani and Muzzo in team of the tournament

Italy ITALY continue to improve year on year in the Six Nations, and their second half display in the opening round...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Problems piling up for Lynn as he returns to homeland

Wales JUST a day after he hoisted a third successive Premiership Women’s Rugby title with Gloucester-Hartpury, Sean Lynn returned to his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Gallagher & Nelson are the big successes

Scotland SCOTLAND will have felt disappointed finishing fourth, with inconsistency being their downfall. The Scots opened with a 24-21 win over...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 7 months ago

Jeff Probyn: Women’s game not paying for itself

By Jeff Probyn - A front row view of the game First things first, congratulations to England’s women’s team for winning...

By Jeff Probyn

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

England’s Summer Tour: Max Ojomoh headlines potential debutants and new coaches appointed

By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 7 months ago

British and Irish Lions stock risers and fallers: Taulupe Faletau rolls back years to put himself in contention

By Charlie Elliott It’s only a few weeks until the British and Irish Lions’ full squad is announced. Recency often plays a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Social Media Moments of the Week: Ardie Savea and Arron Reed score solo stunners

By Charlie Elliott Rugby‘s social media never fails to deliver. Whatever the moment, people will be talking about it in great detail and sharing...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Magnifique! Another Grand Slam for Red Roses

By George Wellbelove at Twickenham England secured their seventh straight Six Nations title and fourth Grand Slam in a row as they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Dave Reddin will help find Warren Gatland replacement for Wales

By Sam Jackson The Welsh Rugby Union has appointed Dave Reddin as director of rugby and elite performance. He will oversee...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Luke Northmore still in the England reckoning

By Paul Rees Luke Northmore is due a break after a succession of injuries have so far thwarted the Harlequins centre’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 7 months ago

Women’s Six Nations: Francesca McGhie is on hand to snatch it for Scotland

By Sam Jackson Scotland ...........26pts Tries: Skeldon 25, Orr 42, McLachlan 58, McGhie 81 Conversions: Nelson 43, 59, 82 Ireland...............19pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 7 months ago

Women’s Six Nations: Red Roses set sights on World Cup after nervy win

By Ben Jaycock England ...........................43pts Tries: Dow 4, 58; Sing 8, 18; Atkin-Davies 12, MacDonald 23, Aldcroft 49 Conversions: Harrison 9,...

By The Rugby Paper Team