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Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Springbok flanker dies at 52

FORMER South African flanker Russell Nelson has died ‘unexpectedly’ at the age of 52, with tributes being paid to the “larger-than-life...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Six Nations news: Andy Farrell makes bold decisions in his Ireland team to face France

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has left James Lowe out of his team in a series of surprise omissions for Thursday’s...

By Will Judd

United Rugby Championship

/ 9 months ago

Ulster go up to third but Cardiff still looking good

■By BEN JAYCOCK Ulster ................21pts Tries: Wilson 11, Bell 18, Irvine 66 Conversions: Murphy 12, 19, 67 Cardiff ..............14pts Tries: Mulder...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Fluent: Jamison Gibson-Park PICTURE: Alamy

International Rugby

/ 9 months ago

Six Nations guide – Ireland: Andy Farrell will need to cover the cracks

Brendan Gallagher predicts a testing Six Nations campaign ahead for the men in green

By Brendan Gallagher

Bundee Aki of Ireland warms up prior to the Autumn Nations Cup match between Ireland and Scotland at Aviva Stadium in 2020

International Rugby

/ 10 months ago

Ireland star Bundee Aki dropped from Six Nations opener

Connacht and Ireland Centre Bundee Aki has been dropped from the Ireland Six Nations squad to face France on Thursday next...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ellis Mee celebrates his late winner for the Scarlets

Club Rugby

/ 10 months ago

Scarlets 27-22 Ulster: Ellis Mee grabs his chance to steal it for the Welsh side

Ellis Mee celebrated his selection in Wales’ Six Nations squad with a superb match-winning try for the Scarlets against Ulster in...

By Simon Thomas

Club Rugby

/ 10 months ago

Bedford Blues 38-31 Coventry: Blues are on song to edge past their rivals

Bedford Blues maintained their impressive home record with a come-from-behind victory over their oldest rivals Coventry, in one of the standout...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 10 months ago

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson is left out of Ireland squad but Andy Farrell remains confident

Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been left out of Ireland’s squad for the Six Nations. The second row, 33, made his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 10 months ago

A frozen farce with no hint of an apology

THE credibility of European Professional Club Rugby Ltd took another bashing last weekend over a botched attempt to stage the Cheetahs-Ulster...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 10 months ago

Stade go close but Ulster hold on

■ By JIM STEVENS Ulster ................26 Stade .................19 RELIEF poured out of Ravenhill at full-time after the hosts’ 26-0 half-time lead,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 10 months ago

PREVIEW…Racing v Cheetahs

Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, La Defense Arena ONLY pride is at stake in this matchup with both Racing 92 and Cheetahs out...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ellis Genge charges forward for Bristol Bears against Harlequins last weekend

Club Rugby

/ 10 months ago

Paul Rees: Rampaging Baby Rhino Ellis Genge in the form of his life

Paul Rees on how Ellis Genge is driving Bristol Bears - and England - in the right direction.

By Paul Rees

Champions Cup

/ 10 months ago

Toulon vs Munster: Red Army looking to get things back on track as they prepare to enter the French cauldron

Having started the season as the URC’s pacesetters, Munster enter today’s Pool 2 clash in Toulon after suffering disappointing back-to-back defeats.

By Ben Jaycock

Challenge Cup

/ 10 months ago

Thomas on song to put Cardiff in pole position

■By ROGER PANTING Cardiff ...............32pts Tries: Bowen 6, Thornton 40, Assirrati 45, Thomas 74 Conversions: Sheedy 6, 45; Beetham 74 Penalties:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 10 months ago

Ulster still with work to do

Preview Cheetahs v Ulster Today. 1pm ULSTER head to Amsterdam knowing a return to winning ways in Europe will put them...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 10 months ago

Munster left at gate by Ulster

■ By SAM JACKSON Ulster ..............28 Munster ............ 3 ULSTER dominated the second half to run away with a resounding victory....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Leo Cullen reflects on Leinster’s seven-try win over Harlequins, urging perspective on expectations of perfection

Club Rugby

/ 10 months ago

Leinster 52-17 Connacht: Leo Cullen’s side turn on the style to dispatch Connacht

Leinster ran in seven tries to destroy Connacht and make it a clean sweep in their festive derbies.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 10 months ago

Augustus ruled out by ankle injury

ULSTER’S Springbok back row Juarno Augustus will be sidelined “for a number of weeks” because of the ankle ligament injury he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 11 months ago

Murphy on target to deny brave Connacht

■ By BRIAN JONES Connacht ......... 24pts Tries: Treacy 24, Jansen 66, Devine 77 Conversions: Gilbert 25, 67, 77 Penalty: Gilbert...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 11 months ago

Leinster get the better of Ulster

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Leinster ......... 24 Ulster ...............20 CHAMPIONS Leinster overturned a 10-point half-time deficit to claim a victory over...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 11 months ago

Sheedy hits the mark to snatch it for Cardiff

■ By ROGER PANTING Cardiff ...............29pts Tries: Nott 7, Bowen 12, Southworth 65, Thomas 75 Conversions: Halfpenny 8, Sheedy 65, 75...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 11 months ago

Racing 92 vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter urges Chiefs to step up to the plate in Racing challenge

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has thrown down the gauntlet to his emerging talent, challenging them to “step up...

By Ben Jaycock

Challenge Cup

/ 11 months ago

Nine-try Ulster destroy Racing

■By SAM JACKSON Ulster ..............61 Racing 92 ......... 7 ULSTER launched their campaign in emphatic fashion as they ran riot against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 11 months ago

New full-back Young shows his class in Cardiff defeat

■By SIMON THOMAS S Francais .......38pts Tries: Ibo 17, 50; Halaifonua 42, Scelzo 60, Foursans-Bourdette 64, Laloi 73 Conversion: Foursans-Bourdette 43,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 11 months ago

Bulls ………….33 Lions ………….43

LIONS’ resurgence in the URC gathered further momentum with an impressive victory in a lively Jukskei derby at Loftus Versfeld. Having...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 11 months ago

Murphy proud of Ulster reaction

■By BEN JAYCOCK Ulster ............. 47 Benetton .........13 ULSTER reignited their URC challenge with a seven-try win after overcoming a disrupted...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Stewart Moore scores for Newcastle Red Bulls

Club Rugby

/ 12 months ago

Northampton Saints 14-31 Newcastle Red Bulls: Alan Dickens’ side now have reason to celebrate

Stewart Moore made an instant impact for Newcastle Red Bulls as his fine hat-trick secured an outstanding Premiership Cup win at...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Tommy O’Brien scores Ireland’s sixth try

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Ireland 41-10 Japan: Irish take their time to get into right gear

Ireland’s power off the bench saw them home against a spirited Japanese side, but this was not a performance to put...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Hutchinson goes back to Newcastle

NEWCASTLE have resigned centre Cameron Hutchison and brought in fellow midfielder Stewart Moore on loan from Ulster for the remainder of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Tom Farrell handed Ireland debut at 32 against Japan

Munster centre Tom Farrell will become the oldest back to make an Ireland debut in the professional era after being selected...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Best looks forward to Ulster role

LIONS hooker Rory Best will return to Ulster as general manager, succeeding Bryn Cunningham who announced in September he is stepping...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Caelan Doris in ‘great nick’ to return from the bench for Ireland – Andy Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says captain Caelan Doris is in “great nick” following a six-month injury absence and will be...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

That was hard to take, says Murphy

By PETER STRONG Lions................ 49 Ulster................31 LIONS produced their best performance of the season to stun Ulster at Ellis Park. It...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Mapimpi banned for autumn Tests

SHARKS wing Makazole Mapimpi has been suspended for five games following his red card against Ulster last weekend meaning he will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Ireland v New Zealand – Can Andy Farrell’s men repeat history in Chicago?

Just under a decade ago, Irish rugby claimed its biggest ever win in its 150-year history by defeating the legendary All...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Scotland prop Jamie Bhatti pictured during the national squad announcement ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in South Queensferry

Club Rugby

/ 1 year ago

A Life in Rugby: Jamie Bhatti’s journey of heart and hard work

Peter Ryan speaks to Jamie Bhatti about his remarkable rise from Hillfoots RFC to the international stage, reflecting on his love...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Ireland: Caelan Doris gets the nod but Joe McCarthy misses out

Caelan Doris will lead Ireland into their Autumn Series campaign after recovering from shoulder surgery in early May that ruled him...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

IRELAND SQUAD

FORWARDS (19): Thomas Ahern (Munster), Ryan Baird (Leinster), Finlay Bealham (Connacht), Tadhg Beirne (Munster), Jack Boyle (Leinster), Thomas Clarkson (Leinster), Jack...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins Prem preview: Kieran Treadwell keen to make an impact second time around

Kieran Treadwell ignored the saying never go back and is relishing his second stint at Harlequins having returned from Ulster in...

By Paul Rees

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Doak leads way for Ulster

By BEN JAYCOCK Sharks..............26 Ulster............... 34 NATHAN Doak kicked 14 points as Ulster secured an impressive win in Durban to maintain...

By The Rugby Paper Team