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Junior International Rugby

/ 3 days ago

Wales U20s vs Italy U20s: The Welsh aiming to hit par in Six Nations finale

Wales U20s head coach Richard Whiffin says his side must beat Italy today to deliver what he believes would represent a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 days ago

Ireland U20s vs Scotland U20s: The Irish eye up a Triple Crown feat in Six Nations

Ireland U20s will look to secure a fourth straight victory and complete a Triple Crown when they host Scotland at Virgin...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 days ago

France U20s v England U20s: Connor Treacey buzzing for French Six Nations finale

England U20s captain Connor Treacey insists his side are relishing the chance to test themselves against Grand Slam-chasing France with a...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 1 week ago

Chris Boyd insists Gloucester will have to alter their style

New Gloucester technical director Chris Boyd says the team must “modify” their expansive style of play until reinforcements arrive this summer.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 week ago

Ireland U20s 48-33 Wales U20s: Daniel Ryan double puts the Irish on track as the Welsh run out of steam

Ireland Under-20s proved too strong for Wales in an entertaining affair at Virgin Media Park in Cork, ending the visitors’ hopes...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 week ago

France resist Scotland’s second-half fightback

By SAM JACKSON Scotland ...........26pts Tries: Roberts 47, McAughtrie 55, Waugh 65, Rennie 72 Conversions: Dalziel 56, 66, 73 France............... 45pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 month ago

YOUNG GUNS

TATE WILLIAMS HARLEQUINS BACK ROWER Versatile back rower Tate Williams is embracing the next step of his development after breaking into...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Friday on alert to lead the England fightback

By SAM JACKSON England ............................19pts Tries: Tonga’uiha 44, Staples 50, Worsnip 74 Conversions: Davidson 45, Pater 75 Wales ................................16pts Try: Emanuel...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Dalziel directs operations to put Scotland on the front foot in Italy

By NICK STEPHENS Italy ......................10pts Try: Coluzzi 58 Penalty: Fasti 17 Conversion: Fasti 59 Scotland ............ 36pts Tries: Moncrieff 3, Roberts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Treacey: It’s all about winning the moments

ENGLAND U20s captain Connor Treacey was proud of his side’s fighting spirit to clinch victory at the death. He said: “We...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Greenwood’s got the Will to take Fylde to next level

■By CHRIS COLLYER Step up: Fylde back rower Will Greenwood PROMISING young blind-side Will Greenwood has soared to new heights since...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Ospreys move for South Africa’s Marco de Witt as cover

The Ospreys have moved quickly to reinforce their back row by signing South African forward Marco de Witt on a short-term...

By Ben Jaycock

Autumn Internationals

/ 4 months ago

Spain 25-29 England A: Visitors leave it late to break Spanish hearts

England A mounted a dramatic late comeback to edge Spain in Valladolid, overturning a double-digit deficit in the final stages.

By Ben Jaycock

Features

/ 4 months ago

TAMSIN BAYNES

YOUNG GUNS LOUGHBOROUGH & ENGLAND U18 LOCK Loughborough Lightning new signing Tamsin Baynes is determined to make an impact as she...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

DREAM TEAM

KEVIN SORRELL, THE FORMER SARACENS CENTRE AND COACH, WHO IS NOW ENGLAND U20S BACKS COACH, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Mark Jones is tipping Morgan Morse to make a big impact with Wales

Few people know new Wales squad member Morgan Morse better than Mark Jones. He worked with him at Wales U20s and...

By Simon Thomas

Features

/ 5 months ago

Young Guns: Aisha Jah – Bristol & England tighthead

Bristol and England U18s tighthead prop Aisha Jah feels the next 12 months are all about making tangible dents with both...

By Ben Jaycock

National League 2W

/ 5 months ago

Richie relishing Redruth’s real rise up the rugby ranks

By BEN JAYCOCK Match winner: Will Riglesford scoring against Lucs REDRUTH director of rugby Richie Kevern is proud to be leading...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Magic is back for Maggs as Reds relight the rugby fire

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Enjoying life: Old Redcliffians prop Archie Maggs FORMER Bath tighthead Archie Maggs is revelling in the part-time...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 6 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS LOCK AIDEN AINSWORTH-CAVE For Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, last season was one where frustration fuelled ambition and he is now determined...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Sorrell enjoying the buzz

By BEN JAYCOCK AFTER 30 years tied to Saracens, Kevin Sorrell admits it was emotional to depart the north Londoners, but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 6 months ago

Mafi hits the ground running as Red Bulls take charge

By BEN JAYCOCK Newcastle ........26pts Tries: McGuigan 15, McCallum 41, Spencer 53, Hearle 62 Conversions: Connon 16, 42, 54 Harlequins .......14pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2N

/ 6 months ago

Heroic half-backs provide the delight

Preston G.................20 Fylde.........................24 ■By LUKE JARMYN LANCASHIRE U20s star Gabriel Maguire showed why he’s one of the county’s best young scrum-halves...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Declan Treacey: I’d love to play with my brothers for England one day

Declan Treacey is hoping he and his brothers have what it takes to become England’s very own version of the Barrett...

By Ben Jaycock

Features

/ 8 months ago

Young Guns – Jess Taylor

England U18s back row Jess Taylor recalls earning a pound from her father every time she tackled hard enough to make...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

WRU investigates hotel complaints against U20s side

The WRU is investigating several complaints after the Wales under 20 squad allegedly caused damage at a hotel in Italy during...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

U20s World Championship: England’s title defence is ended with a whimper

5TH-6TH PLAY-OFF England .............40pts Tries: Tuipulotu 17, Ridl 21, Williams 36, Sela 52, Knight 61, Hammick 75 Conversions: Coen 18, 22,...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

U20s World Championship: Italy rally past Wales as Irish edge out a dogged Spain

Italy, who were facing Wales for the third time this season, recorded their best ever placing at the tournament as they...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

U20s World Championship: South Africa down All Blacks to end 13 year wait

New Zealand ....................15pts Tries: Sa 16, Kunawave 79 Conversions: Cole 79 Penalties: Simpson 46 South Africa..................... 23pts Tries: Nyali 3, Mentoe...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

U20s World Championship: Historic win for Los Pumitas to seal third place

Tries: Correa 5, Cambiasso 47, 55, Garcia Iandolino 61, Senillosa 65, Otano 72 Conversions: Senillosa 55, 62, 66, 74 France................35pts Tries:...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 8 months ago

We’re gutted not to be in the semi-final

CONNOR TREACEY ENGLAND U20 & BATH BACK ROW WE’RE gutted not to be in the semi-finals. We set our sights high,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

U20s World Championship: Late Australia tries prove too much for Scotland

Scotland .......... 24pts Tries: Douglas 13, Duncan 22, 62; Findlay 45 Conversions: Urwin 46, Coates 63 Australia .......... 34pts Tries: Martens...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

U20s World Championship: Kepu Tuipulotu – We know the Aussies will be right up for it

We have had quite the journey here in Italy so far, with plenty to reflect on as we gear up for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 9 months ago

Five-try England are quick to get off the mark

ENGLAND got their U20s Six Nations campaign off to a fine start with a 31-17 victory over Scotland. Flanker Joia Bennett...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

U20s World Championship: Luke Murphy’s back at No.8 to help bolster Ireland challenge

Ireland v Georgia Ireland face a stern test against a physical and improving Georgia side in Calvisano. Connacht’s Eanna McCarthy continues...

By Charlie Elliott

Junior International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

U20s World Championship: Scotland Coach Kenny Murray keen for clarity

Scotland return to the top-tier competition for the first time in six years after winning the U20 Trophy last season –...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

U20s World Championship – Riley Norton will be out for revenge for South Africa

Lock Riley Norton will again lead South Africa, with five players returning for their second appearance at the tournament. Phiwayinkosi Kubheka...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Laborde’s fresh faces

FRANCE FRANCE U20s head into the World Championship full of momentum after winning the U20 Six Nations, clinched on the final...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Junior Lelos are determined to prove worth

GEORGIA GEORGIA aim to make history by advancing past the pool stage for the first time. Drawn in a tough group...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

U20s World Championship: Hosts Italy will be looking to get crowd cheering

Hosts Italy will have real ambitions of getting out of their pool, with Ireland, Georgia and New Zealand their opponents. They...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Higgins looking to scale heights

Division 2 final preview E Counties v Durham Today 5pm EASTERN Counties are hoping to harness the momentum of their dramatic...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Seven-try England U20s go on the rampage against Georgia

Georgia U20 ....14 England U20 ... 43 A potent England U20s proved victorious in Georgia on the eve of next month’s...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Jimmy Staples glad to be making a name for himself at Harlequins

For Harlequins hooker Jimmy Staples, the journey to elite rugby began with a twist of fate — when his local football...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

England take their time to get going

U20s RUGBY ■ By HARRY TOVEY England U20... 47 Wales U20........14 ENGLAND kicked off their preparations for their U20 World Championship...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 9 months ago

Tighthead duo sign contracts at Cardiff

CARDIFF have signed tightheads Javan Sebastian and Sam Wainwright from Edinburgh and Scarlets respectively. Sebastian, 30, moved from home region Scarlets...

By The Rugby Paper Team