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Autumn Internationals

/ 5 days ago

Japan 20-36 Ireland: Relief for Andy Farrell as the Irish get home

Sean Jansen marked his Ireland debut with a try and player-of-the-match display as Andy Farrell’s side overcame Japan to maintain their...

By Ben Jaycock

Sean Jansen is one of four players set to make his Ireland debut against Japan.

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 week ago

Andy Farrell’s selection for Japan-Ireland Nations Championship clash shows one eye on the future

Andy Farrell has handed four players Ireland debuts for the Nations Championship clash with Japan as he looks to build for...

By Chris Collyer

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Red Bulls sign Kok

NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed experienced wing Werner Kok on a one-year deal. The 33-year-old spent the past two seasons with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 weeks ago

Nations Championship: Ireland – Andy Farrell’s plans are disrupted by injury

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell’s plans have been rocked by injury ahead of their summer Tests against Australia, Japan, and New...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Newcastle Red Bulls celebrate victory over Sale Sharks in May

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Prem review: Big-name signings who will be hoping to make sure Newcastle Red Bulls fly high again

Paul Rees begins his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Newcastle Red Bulls.

By Paul Rees

Columnists

/ 4 weeks ago

Peter Jackson: It was a fitting end to James Lowe’s Ireland odyssey

Peter Jackson reflects on James Lowe’s emotional Leinster farewell, the contract dispute that ended his Ireland career and the challenge of...

By Peter Jackson

International Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Blow for Ireland as Caelan Doris forced to miss Nations Championship tour

Ireland captain Caelan Doris will miss July’s Nations Championship matches with Australia, Japan and New Zealand with a foot injury.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Under 20s World Championship: Ireland – Andrew Browne’s boys ready for huge test

Ireland head to the U20s World Championship after finishing Six Nations runners-up, with captain Sami Bishti leading a talented squad targeting...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Sacha takes in a team that pride of place is full of class

THE BEST XV FROM 2025-26 AS VOTED FOR BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of the The Rugby Paper’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 1 month ago

My 15 to follow had some hits – but selection’s a tough game

THE regular season is done and it’s time to quickly review my eclectic 15 to follow which I offered up back...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Evans set to head back to Cardiff

WALES fly-half Jarrod Evans will leave Harlequins this summer, ahead of a proposed move back to Cardiff. The 29-year-old, who scored...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Huw Taylor scoring a try for Worcester Warriors against Bath during the Premiership 7s

Features

/ 1 month ago

My Life in Rugby: Huw Taylor – I’ll never forget scoring for England’s U20s

Huw Taylor, the former Worcester Warriors, Dragons, RGC 1404 & Seattle Seawolves lock/blindside, reflects on his life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Gloucester prop Afo Fasogbon on the attack

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Nick Cain: Afo Fasogbon deserves to be in Steve Borthwick’s England squad

Afo Fasogbon’s omission from the England training squad for this summer’s Nations Cup is a glaring oversight in an era in...

By Nick Cain

Features

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: Ireland’s big boys must stand up after European heartache

Paul Rees says last weekend’s ‘European’ finals proved a chastening experience for Leinster and Ulster.

By Paul Rees

Bordeaux’s Matthieu Jalibert and Damian Penaud celebrate their Champions Cup triumph

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Success in Europe not all about the money

The European finals in sweltering Bilbao proved to be a humbling weekend for Irish sides with both Ulster and Leinster taking...

By Brendan Gallagher

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

James Harrington: France boss Fabien Galthié looks close to giving Shaun Edwards le chop

Fabien Galthié is on the brink of making a major change to his coaching set-up ahead of their Nations Championship challenge,...

By James Harrington

Lenni Nouchi lifts the trophy as Montpellier celebrate

Challenge Cup

/ 2 months ago

Montpellier 59-26 Ulster: Billy Vunipola is enjoying his days in the sun

Billy Vunipola starred as Montpellier ended Ulster’s hopes of a first trophy in 20 years with a ruthless triumph in Bilbao...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Murphy happy to take the positives

DESPITE suffering heartbreak in Bilbao, Ulster boss Richie Murphy reflected on how far his side have come in 12 months. Ulster...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Worcester Warriors’ Matt Kvesic celebrates at the final whistle

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Ealing Trailfinders 29-34 Worcester Warriors: Slick Jake Garside grabs the glory to stun Ealing

Jake Garside’s dramatic last-gasp try sent Worcester Warriors into the Champ final with a thrilling victory over Ealing Trailfinders in a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

All Blacks prop joins Ulster coaching staff

ULSTER have appointed former New Zealand prop Clarke Dermody as forwards coach. The 46-year-old, who joins this summer, will replace Jimmy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 months ago

Bulls 45- Benetton: Bulls power pack proves the difference

By SAM JACKSON The Bulls produced a powerful second-half display to strengthen their URC play-off position. Despite the scoreline, it wasn’t...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 months ago

Ulster 22-26 Glasgow: Glasgow finish top of the table as Ulster bow out

Glasgow secured top spot in the table after a pulsating encounter in Belfast which left Ulster sweating on their playoff fate

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 months ago

Edinburgh 5-26 Connacht: Connacht grab bonus to keep season alive

Connacht booked their place in the play-offs with an impressive victory at Hive Stadium which lifts them into sixth place while...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Top 14 roundup: Louis at double as Bordeaux hit back

With two rounds of the Top 14 still to play, the play-off situation is becoming increasingly clear

By James Harrington

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Exeter Chiefs vs Bath: Max Norey out to prove his worth for Rob Baxter’s side

Max Norey had little hesitation in signing a new contract with Exeter Chiefs despite a lack of starts for the club.

By Paul Rees

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 months ago

Rampant Warriors in command at the top

■By BEN JAYCOCK Glasgow ............40pts Tries: Dempsey 19, Steyn 24, Matthews 32, 54; Schickerling 65, Rowe 74 Conversions: Horne 20, 26,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 months ago

Kok hat-trick has Ulster in the fight

nBy SAM JACKSON Ulster ...............38 Stormers..........38 STORMERS fought back for a share of the spoils at Kingspan in a match defined...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Temo Matiu scoring for Bordeaux against Bath

Features

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: ‘Europe’ is a formidable mountain to conquer

Paul Rees looks at the challenges teams face on the road in the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup plus more...

By Paul Rees

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of England’s match against Wales

Challenge Cup

/ 2 months ago

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso suffers injury concern as Exeter Chiefs exit Europe

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso looked to be knocked unconscious following a collision with Ireland international Jacob Stockdale during Exeter Chiefs’ Challenge...

By Ben Jaycock

Challenge Cup

/ 2 months ago

Ulster 29-12 Exeter Chiefs: Nathan Doak leads the charge as Rob Baxter’s side are taken apart

Nathan Doak inspired Ulster to reach their first Challenge Cup final as they produced a commanding display to dismantle Exeter Chiefs...

By Ben Jaycock

David Douglas Bridge on the ball for Ealing Trailfinders

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Worcester Warriors 28-34 Ealing Trailfinders: Visitors find an extra gear to preserve unbeaten run

Ealing Trailfinders are one game away from going the season unbeaten after they came from behind to beat Worcester Warriors at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Dafydd Jenkins: Tough times at Exeter Chiefs made us better

Dafydd Jenkins believes the tough times he endured last season with Exeter Chiefs and Wales were worth it.

By Paul Rees

Challenge Cup

/ 2 months ago

Baxter: We have to take the positives and move on

EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter felt it was always going to be difficult for his thin squad to compete on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sale Sharks co-captain and USA international Georgie Perris-Redding – a World Cup Eagle and one of the game’s most resilient leaders – to break down a huge week across women’s and men’s rugby.

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

New Rugby Paper Roundup: England dominate… the rest chase! Six Nations chat + George North retirement ft Georgie Perris Redding

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sale Sharks co-captain and USA...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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