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/ 1 year ago

Harlequins v Gloucester-Hart

Preview Dec 28. 3pm HARLEQUINS captain Jade Konkel has issued a rallying cry towards fans going to watch Big Game 16...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Bill Beaumont named interim chairman at RFU as Tom Ilube resigns amid scandal

Sir Bill Beaumont has been appointed Rugby Football Union chairman on an interim basis following the resignation of Tom Ilube. Ilube...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Tom Ilube resigns as RFU chairman amid pay controversy

Tom Ilube has resigned as chairman of the Rugby Football Union amid controversy over executive pay. The move follows an outcry...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Grassroots revolt triggers vote over futures of RFU chief executive and chairman

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney and chairman Tom Ilube are facing motions calling for their removal after a grassroots...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby Paper News

/ 1 year ago

Unique Gifts for Rugby Lovers

Rugby is more than just a sport; it’s a passion that ignites camaraderie and fierce loyalty among fans. Whether you’re shopping...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 1 year ago

Cornish Pirates remove break clauses

By Sam Jackson Cornish Pirates have lifted the break clauses in player contracts which had been inserted in the summer amid...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Calls for change gather support

THE process of convening an SGM of the RFU is a convoluted procedural affair, and this could be a useful ally...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

Beating Dean and the ABC club was a high

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER SARACENS & LONDON WELSH FLY-HALF ANDY LEE IT was more through luck than judgement that I...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 1 year ago

I can’t believe the RFU chiefs will walk away

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I CANNOT believe that anyone would expect that Bill Sweeney or Tom...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Harrow through on away side rule

SCHOOLS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS THE semi finals of the Continental Tyres National School Cup, Plate, Vase, and Bowl have all...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

England XV to host France

An England XV will host a France XV in an uncapped match at Twickenham on Saturday June 21 as a warm-up...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Calls for RFU chiefs to quit at fever pitch

Mounting calls for RFU chiefs to quit By Nick Cain Calls for Bill Sweeney, the RFU chief executive, and Tom Ilube,...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Schools pay tribute to former student

■ By BEN JAYCOCK PROMISING rugby player Johnny Reynolds tragically passed away a year ago and in recent weeks his former...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

It’s time for a root and branch clearout at RFU

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week In what sort of world does the wage packet of one...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Time for RFU to put those tin hats on

If there has been an unusual amount of activity in one corner of the commodities market over recent days, blame Twickenham,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Our club ethos is to build from within

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Tim Robinson, below, head coach at Scunthorpe in Regional North East 1 Why did...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Podcast

/ 1 year ago

S4, E13: England Autumn Series review with Topsy Ojo

England got back to winning ways with a routing of Japan at Twickenham on Sunday. However, after five consecutive defeats prior,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Eddie Jones fires back at Danny Care as Steve Borthwick vows to persist with blitz

By Tom Jeffreys In typical Eddie Jones fashion the Japan head coach, following his side’s 59-14 defeat to England on his...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Hard to see how the top brass are surviving

THE mantra being chanted within Twickenham’s walls is that the RFU’s finances are rosy despite it being about to make a...

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Letters

/ 1 year ago

Patience is running out

I DON’T like to say it, but I think that England could be heading for a first-ever Six Nations wooden spoon...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

England A set up is ‘critical’ for development – Mark Mapletoft

By Ollie Aust Mark Mapletoft was at the helm for the first England A fixture of the season, as they ran...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

World Rugby Awards: Men’s Player of the Year and Breakthrough Player of the Year assessment

By Charlie Elliott The Men’s 15s World Player and Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees have been announced, with the best...

By Charlie Elliott

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

England A dominate second half to down Australia A, with Henry Pollock impressing

By Ollie Aust England A – Tries: Heyes 6, Murley 43, 77, Langdon 56, Fisilau 61, Muir 68 Conversions: Atkinson 57,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

We’re going in right direction – Steve Borthwick

By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham England boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Gatland: If I lose my job, I’ll go to beach

■ By SIMON THOMAS Wales v Australia PREVIEW... Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Principality Stadium Coach: Warren Gatland ONE of the more revealing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 1 year ago

England look like a clueless rabble

Another one bites the dust: England feel the pain against Wallabies I WATCHED with a g rowing sense of bewilderment as...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Chinnor take early control (but don’t tell Twickenham)

■ By MO SHER Chinnor ..............33pts Tries: Crowley 9, Bourton 13, Watson 27, Dugmore 47, Pascoe 78 Conversions: Bourton 10, 14,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Javis relishing Plymouth challenge

By MARK STEVENS EVEN during his own distinguished playing days, Aaron Jarvis was always keen to develop his rugby education. These...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Schools / Universities

/ 1 year ago

Southern teams show power

By TOM JEFFERIES AS expected, the southern sides dominated the first national round of fixtures in the ACE League, whilst the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Richard Wigglesworth unsure as to Felix Jones’ role in South Africa preparations

England’s players and coaching number two Richard Wigglesworth have had no contact with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday’s clash with South...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Lawrence Dallaglio: It will take brains to beat Springboks

By Adam Hathaway Lawrence Dallaglio has warned England they need brains and not just brawn to beat world champions South Africa...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

More heartache for England as Aussies steal it at the death

By Nick Cain at Twickenham England ............................. 37pts Tries: Cunningham-South 5, 12; Sleightholme 57, 68, Itoje 78 Conversions: Smith 13, 68,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Of all the positives for Australia, Joseph Sua’ali’i was the biggest

By Brendan Gallagher Welcome back to Australia. Where have you been? And hello Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i. What did your mother feed you?...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Ireland all at sea as Damian McKenzie pulls the strings

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland................................ 13pts Try: van der Flier 42 Conversion: Crowley 43 Penalties: Crowley 7, 39 New Zealand ................... 23pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 1 year ago

What we can learn from other sports

HAVING watched round one of the Autumn Internationals I revelled in the copying of NFL style referee announcements so the thousands...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 1 year ago

When value for money is not part of the deal

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED ENGLAND’S bench strategy against New Zealand – goodbye “bomb squad”, hello “squib squad” – has been investigated,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Fitz Harding wants to join England pals

By Paul Rees Bristol's strong start to the season has been rewarded with five players selected in England’s two senior squads...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

There are no excuses – Tom Curry demands England ‘step up’ against Australia

Tom Curry insists England’s players must take responsibility for the inability to close out winning positions and adopt a “no excuses”...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Podcast

/ 1 year ago

S4, E10: Alex Cuthbert joins as England drop ball against NZ + Wales set for crucial Autumn Nations Series

With an eight-point lead, England seemed in control at Twickenham, only for a New Zealand fightback and some questionable substitutions to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 1 year ago

Bevan happy with his baptism of fire

■By SIMON THOMAS SO much has happened in the life of Ellis Bevan over the last six months but one moment...

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/ 1 year ago

Scarratt excited by new pathway

■ By MAX HARRIS Champions: Gloucester-Hartpury celebrate their title triumph ENGLAND centurion Emily Scarratt is delighted with the new women’s BUCS...

By The Rugby Paper Team