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Club Rugby

/ 1 week ago

Sam Winters looking to kick on with Bath after standout U20s World Cup for England

Sam Winters reflects on England’s World Rugby U20 Championship campaign, the lessons learned from reaching the semi-finals and why he believes...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 1 week ago

England & Saracens wing Noah Caluori vows to return stronger than before after injury

England wing Noah Caluori says he will come back “stronger than before” after undergoing wrist surgery following a breakthrough season for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 week ago

U20s World Cup Dream Team: Young guns with the world at their feet

Ben Jaycock selects the best of the best in the newly expanded event which saw South Africa beat France in the...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

France 5-16 South Africa: Baby Boks grab chance to rule the world – again!

South Africa retained the World Rugby U20 Championship title with a hard-fought victory over France, underlining the strength of their production...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

New Zealand 41-26 England: Red Rose youngsters blown away as Baby Blacks take charge

England let a half-time lead slip as New Zealand pulled away after the break to claim the bronze medal with a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 weeks ago

Back-to-back wins for Japan as they quell Spain

Japan .......................34 Spain ........................26 JAPAN secured back-to-back wins in the U20s World Championship for the first time with a number of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Scotland 28-21 Wales: Young Scots have to battle hard to keep the Welsh out

Scotland matched their best-ever finish at the World Rugby U20 Championship by holding off a late Wales fightback with just 13...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Lucas Friday insists England U20s are ready to take on South Africa challenge

Lucas Friday insists England’s youngsters are ready for the challenge as they prepare to face reigning champions South Africa in the...

By Ben Jaycock

Aiden Ainsworth-Cave in action for England

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

South Africa vs England: Red Rose stick with winning formula

England face unbeaten South Africa for a place in the World Rugby U20 Championship final after naming an unchanged side for...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

France vs New Zealand: Les Bleuets will be a big test, says Baby Blacks coach

New Zealand have made five changes for their World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final against unbeaten France as both sides bid to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Argentina 38-40 England: Red Rose youngsters hold on in a thriller

England held off a stirring Argentina comeback to win a World Rugby U20 Championship thriller and book their place in the...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

France 34-29 Australia: The French end up on top in winner-takes-all clash

France finished top of Pool D with a flawless record to book a World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final against New Zealand...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Georgia 24-25 Wales: Battling Welsh hold on to deny the hosts victory

Wales edged out tournament hosts Georgia with a thrilling one-point victory at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi to kick off their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Italy 32-38 Scotland: Henry Kesterton makes sure for Scots

Scotland secured a thrilling bonus-point victory over Italy to kick off their campaign with Henry Kesterton’s late effort sealing the win.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

New Zealand 38-21 Japan: Baby Blacks have to work hard to get past young Cherry Blossoms

New Zealand took all five points from their opener against Japan despite the match being abandoned in the 68th minute due...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

England 34-27 Ireland: Red Rose take time to get into top gear

England opened their account with a hard-fought win over Ireland after finding themselves two tries down inside six minutes.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

France 45-15 Fiji: Gabin Garault storms to a hat-trick to keep the Fijians at bay

Six Nations champions France opened their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a commanding bonus-point victory over Fiji at the AIA...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 month ago

YOUNG GUNS

Feature GLASGOW WARRIORS PROP JAKESHEARER SCOTLAND U20s graduate Jake Shearer has set his sights on making his Glasgow Warriors debut next...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 month ago

Clark to become a Pirate

CORNISH Pirates have signed prop Jamie Clark following his departure from Newcastle. The 23-year-old joined the Red Bulls on a short-term...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Under 20s World Championship: Wales – We can take the heat, says Richard Whiffin

Wales head to Georgia looking to build on the progress made under Richard Whiffin.

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Under 20s World Championship: Scotland – Fergus Pringle’s Scots ready to compete

Scotland will be determined to continue their resurgence on the global stage after securing promotion back to the top tier and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

England captain Conor Treacy gives the team talk

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Under 20s World Championship: England – Andy Titterrell’s troops set sights on top spot

England hope to reclaim the U20s global crown in Andy Titterrell’s first Junior World Cup in charge after an underwhelming title...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Red Bulls tempt West to join from Saints

NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed former England U20s prop Tom West from Northampton on a one-year deal. The 30-year-old loose-head will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 months ago

Ealing keep on building

EALING Trailfinders have strengthened their squad with a raft of new signings, including prop PJ Sheck, back rower Harry Taylor, winger...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ealing Trailfinders’ Josh Taylor will join Northampton Saints

Club Rugby

/ 3 months ago

Northampton Saints move to sign Josh Taylor from Ealing Trailfinders

Prem leaders Northampton Saints have signed back row Josh Taylor from Championship front-runners Ealing Trailfinders for next season.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Royston celebrate back-to-back promotions

By BEN JAYCOCK ROYSTON head coach Jamie Green has hailed his side’s remarkable rise after back-to-back promotions, three county cups and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Elizalde to Newcastle

NEWCASTLE have signed Bristol full-back Benjamin Elizalde on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old Argentina flyer scored five tries in 27 games...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 months ago

LUCAWOODYATT GLOUCESTER & WALES U20 NO.9

YOUNG GUNS Luca Woodyatt has wasted little time making his mark on the international stage, stepping seamlessly from Wales U18s into...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

Feature FREDDIEJONES SARACENS & ENGLAND U19 LOCK Freddie Jones is embracing every moment of his England U19s experience, with the young...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

CHARLIELAWSON LEEDS BECKETT WINGER England U19s call-up Charlie Lawson is relishing his time in the international environment and believes the experiences...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

England settle for third as France take title

U20S SIXNATIONS By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND produced a spirited comeback but fell just short in a 31-28 defeat to Grand Slam...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 5 months 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

/ 5 months 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

/ 5 months 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

/ 5 months 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

/ 5 months 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

/ 5 months 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

/ 6 months 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

/ 6 months 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

/ 6 months 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