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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

England Men A to face Australia A and Ireland A

England Men A will face Australia A on November 17 at The Stoop before taking on Ireland A at Ashton Gate...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

RFU urged to ditch overseas player ban

Paul Gustard believes the RFU should look at scrapping the overseas player ban and allow Steve Borthwick to pick players based...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

2027 World Cup is closer than you think, says Borthwick

By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick admits he faces a race against time to get England up to speed as he turns...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

Freeman: We left with NZ respect

By ADAM HATHAWAY Tommy Freeman flew out of New Zealand on Monday morning beaten but not bowed claiming England had won...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

England going in the right direction

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK If we measure England from the time Steve Borthwick took over as head coach...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

England need to beat the big boys

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK It is intriguing to see England being touted already as serious 2027 World...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

George: I just can’t wait for rematch

From ADAM HATHAWAY at Eden Park England captain Jamie George is desperate for a rematch with the All Blacks after another...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick approach tempted Strawbridge

By ADAM HATHAWAY Assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge reckons England are a team on the up and that persuaded him to throw...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Underhill so impressed by England’s improvement

By ADAM HATHAWAY Sam Underhill is a decent barometer of England’s progress in the last 12 months having watched them from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Agony for England as they fail to breach the All Black fortress

By Adam Hathaway in Eden Park New Zealand................... 24pts Tries: Tele’a 11, 61 Conversions: McKenzie 12 Penalties: McKenzie 21, 38, 69,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Expect the Chiefs Mk2 to be real contenders

PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY EXETER’S DOR HAS PUT PLAYER RETENTION AHEAD OF RECRUITMENT AT SANDY PARK The most eye-catching result...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Why is captain replaced so early?

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME So the All Blacks keep their home record of wins at Dunedin...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

5 key talking points ahead of England’s clash with New Zealand in Auckland

Steve Borthwick has sought to unnerve New Zealand by highlighting the pressure that comes with their remarkable record at Eden Park....

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Steve Borthwick looking forward to testing New Zealand at Eden Park

England narrowly lost the first Test last weekend England boss Steve Borthwick has stepped up his efforts to unsettle New Zealand...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

George: Keep the faith

From ADAM HATHAWAY in Dunedin England skipper Jamie George told his side to keep the faith after their agonising 16-15 defeat...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Smith is enjoying the life of a tourist

By ADAM HATHAWAY in Dunedin Marcus Smith has been throwing himself into touring life down under as he makes the most...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

England go close but All Blacks have enough to take honours

By NICK CAIN New Zealand.................... 16pts Tries: Reece 16, Savea 25 Penalties: McKenzie 55, 66 England .............................. 15pts Tries: Itoje 21,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

England know this was a chance missed

PAUL REES After Marcus Smith missed a penalty two minutes into the second half from 30 metres out and just to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick happy to go back for future

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME So it looks like Steve Borthwick has learned a lesson and decided...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Robertson will have the All Blacks back to their bestDeans

By GARY FITZGERALD ENGLAND have been warned to expect a recharged and pumped up All Blacks side when they clash in...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

England looking good for first Test

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK It was imperative that England won their opening game against Japan before taking on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

Cheika’s first job: to speak ‘Tiger’

As top-flight English clubs go, none are as English as Leicester, with their grizzled battalions of steadfast Midlands yeomanry – all...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 2 years ago

England have enough to down the All Blacks

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Steve Borthwick’s England team have taken their first step of their summer...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick: We must improve discipline

By ADAM HATHAWAY in Japan ENGLAND head coach Steve Borthwick warned his side to be squeaky clean in New Zealand after...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Shock as McKellar quits

By SAM JACKSON LEICESTER are reported to be in talks with former Australia coach Michael Cheika after they announced the sacking...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Burke keen to step out of Farrell’s shadow at Sarries

By GARY FITZGERALD Star: Fergus Burke in action for the Crusaders SLIPPING into the boots of a departed club and England...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Carpenter looking to make his mark

From ADAM HATHAWAY in Japan Sale's Joe Carpenter is aiming for a cap with Steve Borthwick’s Red Rose touring side but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick: We want to get kids engaged

By ADAM HATHAWAY in Japan Steve Borthwick has urged his side to help youngsters in England fall in love with rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Tuima: I have to move up the ladder

By MARK STEVENS Even by his own expectations, it’s been quite the year for Exeter Chiefs forward Rusi Tuima. Handed his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Green tipped to take chance with England

By LUKE JARMYN Key Harlequins figures believe that if Tyrone Green doesn’t get picked for the Springboks this summer, then he’ll...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Collier fits the bill for NZ challenge

READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK England finished the Six Nations with a resurgence, but their next destination, New Zealand, is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Young gun Baxter headlines Premiership Team of the Season

By Ben Jaycock Tyro Harlequins prop Fin Baxter is the headline selection in Premiership Rugby‘s 2023/24 team of the season which...

By Cam Stephens

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Slade awarded Premiership Player of the Season

By BEN JAYCOCK Exeter Chiefs and England star Henry Slade has picked up the 2023/24 Premiership Rugby Player of the Season...

By Cam Stephens

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Big Ben strikes at right time for Sale

By PAUL REES Ben Curry is often referred to as the twin brother of Tom, the 50-cap England flanker who has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Steve’s call left Clarke out in the cold

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Steve Borthwick has been blasted for the way he axed a key member of England’s backroom staff. Jon...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Moody fears an Ireland onslaught

By GARY FITZGERALD Lewis Moody fears “unstoppable” Ireland will deliver further bad news for England when they arrive at Twickenham. Andy...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Enjoy it, says veteran Marler

By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Marler has urged England’s fresh faces to “embrace the historical” Six Nations stage and show off their...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Springboks blueprint is way forward -Kay

By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Borthwick will carry on using the “South Africa blueprint” to ensure England repeat their World Cup success...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Dallaglio: Get rid of this siege mentality

By GARY FITZGERALD England's failing stars have been ordered to cut out the “siege mentality” and begin “owning their performances”. World...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Cohen: Mental strength is the key ingredient

By GARY FITZGERALD Ben Cohen insists England have the physical talent and power to be true World Cup contenders but he...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Barbarian test will give me a chance

By GARY FITZGERALD Adam Radwan aims to use the warm sun and “iconic” Barbarians jersey on his back to give Steve...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

I’m quicker, stronger and better, says Lynagh

By GARY FITZGERALD Louis Lynagh claims he has returned from his injury nightmare “quicker, stronger and better than ever”. And the...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Quins find their feet to finish job in style

By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ....................... 48pts Tries: Esterhuizen 36, Lynagh 40, Bassett 49, Dombrandt 52, 69; Lamb 73, Marchant 76, Baxter...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Dallaglio calls on Borthwick to pick a leader from pack

By GARY FITZGERALD England head coach Steve Borthwick has been urged to change his position over the England captaincy and give...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Smith is the star as Chiefs crushed

By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ....................... 40pts Tries: Murley 10, Bassett 23, Riley 28, Marchant 31, 56; Lewies 65 Conversions: Smith 11,...

By Gary Fitzgerald