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Steelman too hot for Cardiff

Super Rygbi round-up ■By CARL FIELD EARLY pacesetters Ebbw Vale fired a warning to the rest in Super Rygbi Cymru by...

England players embrace the fans after their semi-final victory over France

“Let’s go girls!” Can dark-horse Canada upset the Red Roses’ World Cup Final ambitions?

By Chris Collyer Saturday’s RWC Final between Canada and England promises to be the blockbuster match of the tournament as the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Gethyn Cannon’s ambitions of one day playing for Wales

By Peter Ryan “I am so blissfully unaware of everything.” This line from Sam Fender’s hit single Hypersonic Missiles really stands...

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Barny Langton-Cryer of the Dragons RFC takes the ball during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Dragons RFC and Section Paloise

Cowbridge roots, Dragons dreams: The story of Barny Langton-Cryer

There is something special about the kind of love the Welsh also hold for rugby. Profound, unwavering and timeless – a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby’s Moments of the Week: Ellie Kildunne takes Red Roses to World Cup final

This week in rugby has been nothing short of thrilling, with big moments unfolding around the world. From intense World Cup...

By Charlie Elliott

I’d like to see Welsh teams in the Champ

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I DISAGREE with your...

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NEWS EXTRA

Quins turn to Gilmore JASON Gilmore has been named Harlequins’ senior coach following the departure of Danny Wilson, who joined Wales...

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DREAM TEAM

WILL OWEN, THE CLIFTON AND FORMER DRAGONS, ROTHERHAM, DONCASTER AND COVENTRY CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...

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Tommy Freeman played in all the Tests for the Lions this summer

Jeremy Guscott: Sky’s the limit for fantastic Tommy Freeman

There’s been a big fanfare around Tommy Freeman’s potential move from wing to outside centre following the Lions tour, starting this...

By Jeremy Guscott

South are showing the north how it’s done

DECISIVE? Indisputable? Unequivocal? South Africa’s triumph over New Zealand last weekend was all these things with knobs on, but it still...

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Adams urges fans to get behind Cardiff

■By SIMON THOMAS WALES star Josh Adams says it is more important than ever that people get behind Cardiff as he...

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Ulster will be a tough opener, admits Tiatia

■By SIMON THOMAS DRAGONS coach Filo Tiatia admits he faces some welcome selection headaches going into the new season. There are...

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Rassie’s new show: Beauty and the beast

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW NINE TESTS OF TWO HALVES Sep 2025: Rugby Championship, Wellington: New Zealand 10...

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Talking the talk: Prem looking to drive growth

League rugby returns this week, on a Thursday to avoid a clash with the Women’s World Cup Final, in a sign...

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Prem preview: Johann van Graan knows that Bath need to reset

The champions start the defence of their title at Harlequins but they will be without their Scotland outside-half Finn Russell who,...

By Paul Rees

Louis Rees-Zammit playing for Bristol last week

Prem preview: Louis Rees-Zammit will take centre-stage for Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears may have one of the smallest squads in the Prem, but they pulled off arguably the signing of the...

By Paul Rees

Prem preview: Tomos Williams honoured to have Gloucester captaincy

Gloucester just missed out on the play-offs last season after honing an attacking game that took them up the table but...

By Paul Rees

Prem preview: Clarity in attack is key for Harlequins, says Nick Evans

Harlequins have focused on resilience in preseason training after poor finishes dampened their last three league campaigns.

By Paul Rees

Ioane aims to light up Leinster

Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the 16-team URC season and highlights the players who will be out to make a difference...

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Twickenham finale will be a rare treat

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER NARRATIVES can move very quickly in sport, and...

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Warriors are back and looking good

CHARLES RYLANDS AMPTHILL BACK ROW IT HAD been 1,091 days since Worcester Warriors last played a game of rugby. Over those...

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Nottingham’s Gwyn Parks on his journey from BUCS Super Rugby to the Championship

There is something special about a Wednesday for rugby fans. That’s because the future generation battles it out in the BUCS...

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England: Red Roses urged to hit heights

Hooker Amy Cokayne has urged England to live up to their favourites billing as the World Cup heads into its business...

By Adam Hathaway

Axing two Welsh regions may work, says George North

George North believes talk of reducing the number of Welsh regions from four to two cannot be dismissed outright in a...

By Ben Jaycock

Lewis Ludlow is still a key player for Gloucester – George Skivington

Lewis Ludlow will remain a central figure for Gloucester despite being replaced as captain after five years in charge.

By The Rugby Paper Team

We need to build a fortress – Harlequins’ Tyrone Green

Harlequins are hell bent on giving the reigning English champions a bloody nose and “laying down a marker” for the gruelling...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Lloyd’s delighted to be back at Cardiff

By SIMON THOMAS AFTER spells in the west country and west Wales, Ioan Lloyd is back home and relishing the experience....

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Dafydd Jenkins calls for Exeter Chiefs to be ruthless in all areas

Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins has delivered a blunt assessment of last season’s failings – and a rallying cry that the...

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Aldcroft returns to lead from the front

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... England v Scotland Today. Kick-off 4pm, Ashton Gate, Bristol ENGLAND captain Zoe Aldcroft returns to start today’s...

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Catherine Spencer: Now it’s time for teams to cut loose

At the mid-point of this incredible World Cup we can switch off the Ilona Maher show, we can say a fond...

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Jeremy Guscott: Centre combinations now so hard to unlock

The midfield is still a centre of attention in international rugby, but it seems that the long-standing 12-13 partnerships that were...

By Jeremy Guscott

DREAM TEAM

ANDY KEY, THE FORMER LEICESTER, BEDFORD AND NOTTINGHAM FULL-BACK/CENTRE, WHO IS NOW COACH AT OUNDLE IN NATIONAL TWO EAST, CHOOSES THE...

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Lam likes what he sees on LRZ debut

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale ..................................24pts Tries: O’Flaherty 29, Jibulu 51, Hanson 55, Davies 75 Conversions: Curtis 52, 56 Bristol ...............................15pts Tries:...

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Chris Hewett

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Chris Hewett: Ollie Lawrence looks a good fit for 13 shirt

Nearly there. Ollie Lawrence, the talented Bath and England centre, is within touching distance of a return to competitive rugby after...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

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Pirates in control as Chiefs get runaround

■ By MIKE SINCLAIR Cornish Pirates ...............61pts Tries: Ward 3, Nelson 6, 24; Cambriani 25, Petch 37, Robson 43, Agbongbon 53,...

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Columnists

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Peter Jackson: Rhys Patchell – I knew it was time to bow out

Rhys Patchell tells a story from a time long gone when family members would inquire about what he wanted from life...

By Peter Jackson

Features

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North’s concussion crusade

PAUL REES LOOKS AT THE PROBLEMS THE WELSH STAR HAD WITH HEAD INJURIES AND HOW THE GAME IS DEALING WITH THE...

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Latest News

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Give us a job, says Welshman Williams

WALES full-back Liam Williams is still searching for a club. The 34-year-old, who has 98 Test caps – including five for...

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Welsh Rugby

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Drovers take down champs

Super Rygbi round-up ■By CARL FIELD CHAMPIONS Newport began the defence of their Super Rygbi Cymru title in defeat as they...

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Latest News

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Taine Basham’s aiming to get back to his best

Taine Basham is ready to kick-start his career as he looks to force his way back into the Wales reckoning.

By Simon Thomas

Club Rugby

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Leicester Tigers: I want players to make decisions, says Geoff Parling

Geoff Parling admits he has “a lot of work to do” as Leicester Tigers’ new boss having seen experienced campaigners Ben...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Featured

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Women’s World Cup Round Three Team of the Week: Red Roses secure top spot after convincing win over Wallaroos

The Women’s World Cup pool stages have now reached their conclusion, and the final round didn’t disappoint. It was a weekend...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

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Dragons chairman David Wright urges a rethink from Welsh Rugby Union

Dragons chairman David Wright has urged the Welsh Rugby Union to rethink plans to overhaul the Welsh regions next season. The...

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Latest News

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Matthews ensures England cover the cracks

■ By BEN JAYCOCK England ...............................47pts Tries: Breach 8, Ward 32, Kabeya 38, 44; Clifford 53, 58; Bern 65 Conversions: Harrison...

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We didn’t take our chances, admits Lynn

■ By PHIL CAMPBELL Wales .................25pts Tries: Cox 2, Callender 12, Tuipulotu 40, Powell 45, Neumann 72 Fiji .......................28pts Tries: Neihamu...

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