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Dream Team

/ 5 years ago

Dream Team: Blackheath full-back Ben Ransom

The former Saracens and England U20 full-back finds space for Beauden Barrett and Charles Piutau in his back three

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

JAMES HARRINGTON

FRENCH COLUMN Alldritt’s out of running for Italy with knee injury Blow: Gregory Alldritt must await test results La Rochelle put...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

Q&A – Jonathan Davies: Playing in that World Cup semi-final was worth the pain

Jonathan Davies joins Neale Harvey for a special interview reflecting on his time playing for the Lions, Wales, Scarlets and Clermont

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 5 years ago

Toulon in chase for Wasps prop Kieran Brookes

Brookes' contract at Wasps is due to expire this summer, with a move to the Top 14 on the card

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Lacroix: We’ll get Euro Cups done | James Harrington

James Harrington reports on what is next for Top 14 clubs after the French government called to the Champions Cup and...

By James Harrington

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Jalibert in box seat to replace injured Ntamack | James Harrington

James Harrington reviews the week that was in French rugby, as Fabien Galthie faces up to being without star fly-half Romain...

By James Harrington

Features

/ 5 years ago

JAMES HARRINGTON

FRENCH COLUMN Jalibert in box seat to replace Ntamack Blow: Romain Ntamack broke his jaw playing for Toulouse on Boxing Day...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Faf de Klerk tells Sale it’s time to move on

Ahead of facing Wasps on Sunday afternoon, Faf de Klerk calls on the Sharks squad to move on from Steve Diamond's...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

JAMES HARRINGTON

FRENCH COLUMN My team of 2020…and nearly all are French! Try time: Cheslin Kolbe was in top form for Toulouse ■...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 5 years ago

Henry helps Tigers beat three yellows

By MIKE SINCLAIR Success! Tigers celebrate their victory PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS BAYONNE: Germain 7 (Fajardo 71); Baget 6 (Lestrade 51,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Steve Diamond rescued Sale Sharks from abyss but courted controversy

Jon Newcombe charts the highs and lows of Steve Diamond's tenure at Sale Sharks

By Jon Newcombe

Champions Cup

/ 5 years ago

Toulon’s Louis Carbonel in control but Sale Sharks show fight

Mike Sinclair reports on Toulon edging Sale Sharks in their first match since Steve Diamond left the Premiership club

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 5 years ago

Unforced errors cost us – Paul Deacon

Sale head coach had a message for Steve Diamond after watching Sharks lose to Toulon

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 5 years ago

Leinster are simply in a class of their own

Leinster dispatch Montpellier in the opening round of the Champions Cup

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

I’d love to play for Tonga with my brother Charlie

Daniel Gallan talks to Bristol Bears star Siale Piutau about passion and punch-ups There are few professions where a punch-up between...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Deacon takes reins but Nelson wants Sharks to pursue Lancaster

■By JON NEWCOMBE Developing: Paul Deacon INTERIM Sale Sharks head coach Paul Deacon says Steve Diamond’s “legacy at the club will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Eddie can’t afford French lesson from their reserves

ENGLAND are oddson to collect their second trophy in two months by lifting the Autumn Nations Cup at Twickenham this afternoon,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Sebastien is France’s unsung strategist

FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON Architect of success: Sebastien Piqueronies coaching the U20s Sebastien Piqueronies is not a name many will instantly think...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Forthcoming fixtures

Sunday December 6 Autumn Nations Cup: England v France (2pm) Premiership: London Irish v Sale (2.30pm) Gloucester v Harlequins (4.15pm) Friday...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Jackson column: Christophe Dominici, so strong on the pitch, so fragile off it

Peter Jackson writes on the troubled childhood of the late France wing, who was freed from dark days by bringing light...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Harrington column: Top 14 clubs pay respects to France icon ‘Domi’

French rugby expert James Harrington recaps how French rugby paid tribute to Christophe Dominici following his tragic death

By James Harrington

Miscellaneous

/ 5 years ago

Clubs pay respects to French icon Domi

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN France’s rugby world shifted on its axis on Tuesday afternoon as news broke that Christophe Dominici had died,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Featured

/ 5 years ago

Simon Shaw interview – Jamie George has the right temperament to lead Lions

As a two-time tourist with the Lions to South Africa, Shaw explains his thoughts on the players who are captaincy material

By Simon Thomas

International Rugby

/ 5 years ago

France and Stade Francais legend Christophe Dominici has died, aged 48

Dominici's sudden passing comes as a shock to the rugby community around the world

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Harrington column: Fabien Galthie names 16 newbies for Italian job

France took the unusual step of announcing their squad to play Italy even before their match against Scotland in the Autumn...

By James Harrington

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Galthie names 16 newbs for Italian job

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN If you’ve been even vaguely wondering about nu-France’s potential in depth, the announcement to watch wasn’t the one...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Afoa’s out to ease the memory of semi

By NEALE HARVEY PREVIEW... Wasps v Bristol Today. Kick-off 1pm, Ricoh Arena JOHN AFOA insists Bristol are ready for a seasonal...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Kirsten: Missing stars won’t stop Chiefs

By NEALE HARVEY JANNES Kirsten insists denuded Exeter will not allow Test call-ups, retirements or injuries to stand in the way...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Silver lining for Galthie after Fiji cancellation

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Maestro: Maxime Medard scored for Toulouse in their win at Pau The Autumn Nations Cup got off...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Big Billy was like a pig in muck again

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Isuspect most of us could have written the match report for England v Georgia on Friday morning over...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Four or five clubs may not survive the fan ban

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Bad news: Toulouse flanker Jerome Kaino left the field injured Financial matters continue to top the agenda...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Evans revving up for return home

By ROB COLE Mentor: Scarlets prop Rob Evans PICTURE: Getty Images YOU have to go back to pre-lockdown for the last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Harrington column: Clubs pay heavy price for out-of-window Test

James Harrington delivers his column on all things French rugby, with Toulouse the hardest hit by international call-ups

By James Harrington

Features

/ 5 years ago

YOUNGGUNS

BRISTOL HOOKER GEORGEKLOSKA Basketball-mad George Kloska has revealed how Michael Jordan’s starring role in hit TV series The Last Dance helped...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

I regret not fighting for future at Exeter

FORMER PONTYPRIDD, SCARLETS, EXETER AND CARDIFF BLUES FLANKER/LOCK AND CURRENT PLYMOUTH ALBION HEAD COACH DAMIAN WELCH MY LIFEIN RUGBY Safe hands:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Go-ahead for six Tests but under restrictions

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Weeks of posturing, fingerpointing and metaphorical chest-beating ended with something approaching a temporary detente earlier this week,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Saracens duo have been instrumental

CONGRATULATIONS to Bristol for their tremendous win over Toulon on Friday night. They showed great fighting spirit to turn the game...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

DREAMTEAM

WAYNE THOMPSON, JUNIOR ACADEMY MANAGER AT HARTPURY COLLEGE AND FORMER BRISTOL, HARTPURY AND ENGLAND U21 PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 5 years ago

Steven Luatua a late withdrawal from Bristol squad

Bristol Bears captain to remain in England to attend birth of his child and miss Challenge Cup final

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 5 years ago

Uren: We know Toulon’s history, but we are the team with world-class players now

Bristol Bears No.9 Andy Uren previews the Challenge Cup final and reminisces on his memories of his boyhood club

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

French in struggle to field team v Wales

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Tipped for greatness: Selevasio Tolofua France’s internationals are hostages in a club and country player-release war ahead...

By The Rugby Paper Team