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When Deans & Co enjoyed free beer

When the Scottish and Welsh pioneers landed in New Zealand for the first World Cup, they saw an advertisement that made...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dupont’s in mood to prove he is the best

By JAMES HARRINGTON FRANCE Coach: Fabien Galthie Captain: Antoine Dupont Fly-half Romain Ntamack, loosehead Cyril Baille, centre Jonathan Danty and, now,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welwitschias still looking for their first win

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER NAMIBIA Coach: Allister Coetzee Captain: Johan Deysel INDEPENDENCE from South Africa, in 1990, came a little too late...

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All Blacks are still the team to beat

By PAUL REES NEW ZEALAND Coach: Ian Foster Captain: Sam Cane This year’s World Cup is unusual in a number of...

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Millions set to enjoy all of the razzmatazz

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK RUGBY World Cups are an exciting time because they are the biggest shop-window for...

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Cotter hopes the Oaks will not be easy to cut down

By BEN JAYCOCK ROMANIA Coach: Eugen Apjok Captain: Christian-Marian Chirica ROMANIA return to the World Cup after missing out four years...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Farrell’s men on edge of history

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER IRELAND Coach: Andy Farrell Captain: Johnny Sexton IF not now, when? Not only are Ireland the number one...

By The Rugby Paper Team

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 03/09/23

The Rugby World Cup is just around the corner, and you can find a team-by-team preview of the highly anticipated competition...

By Nick Powell

Rugby Championship: Fivе things wе lеarnеd from thе tournamеnt & arе thе All Blacks back?

Evеryonе who madе it to a ground aftеr dеciding to buy rugby tickеts for thе 2023 Rugby Championship witnеssеd a thrilling...

By Sam Emery

Series 3, Episode 6: Scotland’s World Cup prospects and England crisis deepens with Duncan Hodge

We are just over a week away! England‘s first ever loss to Fiji marked the low point of their World Cup...

By Nick Powell

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South African online casino enthusiasts now have the opportunity to enjoy the best no deposit bonuses of 2023, identified and detailed...

By Sam Emery

Beer talk: Eddie happy to stay in the headlines

Paul Rees on how the Aussie coach is creating the news - again - by talking to his old mate EDDIE...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Codling needs more money

Newcastle boss Alex Codling is weighing up asking for an increase in his budget to bring in at least another player...

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Now South Africans are the team to beat

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THIS may still be the phoney war period, but what a statement the world champion...

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Parkin highlights England pathway

By BEN JAYCOCK Will Parkin says the RFU have moved towards a ‘Club England’ with a clear alignment throughout the pathway...

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Big beasts need to set the right mood

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points SO where did the last four years go?...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 27/08/23

It’s the final weekend of World Cup warm-up matches, and you can find coverage from all of Saturday’s games in The...

By Nick Powell

Springboks inflict record loss on All Blacks at HQ

By Nick Powell, Online Editor New Zealand…………………….7 Tries: Roigard 71 Conversions: Mo’unga 72 South Africa……………………..35 Tries: Kolisi 18, Arendse 34, Marx...

By Nick Powell

Can the Springboks Win the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

All rugby fans around the world are counting down the days until the beginning of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. All...

By Sam Emery

Gatland: Penalty try verdict was harsh

By ROGER PANTING Wales head coach Warren Gatland said the yellow card issued to Rio Dyer played a large part in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Borthwick must put trust in players

PAUL REES ENGLAND need someone to shoulder the burden, but they keep sticking their shoulder into the head of an opponent....

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Gatland’s men get lesson in finishing

By PETER JACKSON Wales.................................. 16pts Tries: Parry 72 Conversions: Evans 72 Penalties: Costelow 9, 21, 25 South Africa .................... 52pts Tries:...

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It’s time for England to sort out their attack

Q&A Former England flanker Peter Winterbottom talks to Ben Jaycock after a hectic week for the national team and tells us...

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What’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday (20/08/23)

As the summer of warm-up games continues, we’ll have all the action as England travel to Ireland and Wales host South Africa in...

By Nick Powell

Countdown to the Rugby World Cup – More switches & NO 20 min Red Card

Despite recent reports and speculation, the “20-minute red card” law variation, also known as the “orange card,” will not be implemented...

By Sam Emery

No excuses – Wales simply switched off

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND For about 60 minutes of England versus Wales, I wondered why I was watching it...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Russell has been captain for a long time – Hogg

By BEN JAYCOCK Finn Russell captained Scotland for the first time last weekend in their win over France and former teammate...

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It will be tough to dethrone Dupont

Brendan Gallagher looks at the players who could light up the tournament So who will emerge as the iconic player and/or...

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A sense of revenge and destiny in the air

RWC 2023 is nearly upon us and it’s difficult to think of a more eagerly anticipated tournament, for all sorts of...

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Borthwick’s boys stuck in tactical cul-de-sac of old

ONE is left wondering what rugby planet coach Steve Borthwick and his England side inhabit after witnessing the depressing 20-9 defeat...

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Golden oldies make decent team

PETER JACKSON Johnny Sexton will not be the oldest player on starting grid when the chequered flag goes up on the...

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Ruthless England put France to sword

ENGLAND U18S ENGLAND scored seven unanswered tries to blow France away 41-0 to win their opening match of the U18s International...

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England youngsters hammer France

England U18s 41-0 France U18s England scored seven unanswered tries to blow France away and win their opening match of the...

By Nick Powell

In The Rugby Paper this Sunday (13/08/23)

England look to have fielded their strongest team ahead of a crucial World Cup warm-up against Wales, and you can find...

By Nick Powell

Playing in both hemispheres helps Springboks – Le Roux

1995 Rugby World Cup winner Hennie Le Roux feels South Africa have had the best of both worlds in having their...

By Nick Powell

Borthwick decides to see the positives

By BEN JAYCOCK at Principality Stadium Steve Borthwick remained positive after seeing his England team get well beaten by an inexperienced...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Fagerson fear mars Scotland fightback

By GARY FITZGERALD Scotland ..................................................25pts Tries: Graham 46, Schoeman 57, Cherry 67 Conversions: Russell 47, 58 Penalties: Russell 4, 76 France..........................................................

By Gary Fitzgerald