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British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

The eye-grabbing inclusions and high-profile absentees from the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has named his 38-man squad for this summer’s tour of Australia. Here, we...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

Maro Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain for tour of Australia

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By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

Ugo Monye backs Sam Prendergast to make British & Irish Lions squad as one of five fly-halves he’d select

Ugo Monye has backed Sam Prendergast and George Ford as two of five fly-halves to be selected in the British and...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

Charlie Elliott: The 17 backs I would select for the British and Irish Lions

By Charlie Elliott The British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer is set to be announced on Thursday. ...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

Charlie Elliott: The 21 forwards I would select for the British and Irish Lions squad

By Charlie Elliott The British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer is set to be announced on Thursday. ...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Bristol Bears aim to cash in on Big Day Out

By Paul Rees Bristol host their Big Day Out at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday, intending it to become an annual...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Christian Wade will be a hit at Wigan Warriors – Andy Powell

By Ross Heppenstall Andy Powell’s time at Wigan Warriors was, by his own admission, no great success, but he has backed...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Ospreys boss Mark Jones backs Keelan Giles for spot on Wales tour

By Simon Thomas Keelan Giles has to be in the shake-up for a place on Wales’ summer tour of Japan, according...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

Jeremy Guscott: Maro Itoje the right man to bring the British and Irish Lions together

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... The ceremonial unveiling of the 2025 Lions squad at the O2 Arena...

By Jeremy Guscott

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Nick Cain: Backing of franchise rugby is myopic, hypocritical and self-serving …

The parallel universe which some of the main movers and shakers in the RFU/ Premiership currently inhabit has revealed itself in...

By Nick Cain

Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Farrell’s chance to impress dad

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Lyon v Racing 92 Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, Matmut Stadium de Gerland Man in charge: Owen Farrell captains...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Rob Hunter leaves Exeter Chiefs after record defeat

Exeter head coach Rob Hunter has left the club by mutual consent. He and attack coach Ali Hepher were suspended following...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Fly-half Tinus de Beer switches from Cardiff to Dragons

Dragons have confirmed the signing of South African fly-half Tinus de Beer from Cardiff. The 29-year-old has had limited chances this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Dan Murphy to take over at Gloucester-Hartpury

Three-time Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury have appointed Dan Murphy as their head of rugby for the 2025-26 season. Murphy has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Trio recalled All Black triumph one final time

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW SHORTLY before Christmas, in the hometown of the Manic Street Preachers, a trio...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welsh Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Ken Owens eying a move into politics

Ken Owens, aka the Sheriff of Carmarthen, is planning to plunge into the whirlpool of politics as a Labour candidate at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Brendan Gallagher: Here are my 37 to tour with the British and Irish Lions

Brendan Gallagher picks his likely lads for the Summer trip to Australia Let the fun begin. Every four years, we all...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Steven Luatua ready for Bristol Bears’ awayday

By Paul Rees Bristol will look to get their playoff push back on track in the home of Welsh rugby on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Johan Mulder looking to push Cardiff in South Africa double header

By Simon Thomas Johan Mulder heads back home to South Africa this week, having exceeded all expectations with play-off chasing Cardiff....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Cardiff set for play-offs but should they be in running?

THE United Rugby Championship has two rounds to go in the regular season before the top eight move into the play-offs....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

British and Irish Lions bolters who truly made their mark

Rugby Matters - A weekly look at the game’s other talking points, by Brendan Gallagher What exactly do we mean by...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Red Roses need to take the pressure

BEN JAYCOCK REPORTS ON ALL THE TEAMS AS THEY GET SET FOR THE WORLD CUP England Winners: England celebrate with the...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Turani and Muzzo in team of the tournament

Italy ITALY continue to improve year on year in the Six Nations, and their second half display in the opening round...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Problems piling up for Lynn as he returns to homeland

Wales JUST a day after he hoisted a third successive Premiership Women’s Rugby title with Gloucester-Hartpury, Sean Lynn returned to his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Gallagher & Nelson are the big successes

Scotland SCOTLAND will have felt disappointed finishing fourth, with inconsistency being their downfall. The Scots opened with a 24-21 win over...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

World Cup blow as Wall is ruled out

IRELAND IRELAND finished third to be crowned the best of the rest, taking into account the gulf in quality between the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Huge entry for new 7s series

EUROPE’S biggest sevens series – the LIT Super Sevens – kicks off on Saturday at Eton Manor RFC. It is a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 2 years ago

Jeff Probyn: Women’s game not paying for itself

By Jeff Probyn - A front row view of the game First things first, congratulations to England’s women’s team for winning...

By Jeff Probyn

Welsh Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Cardiff and Newport face off for final spot

Super Rygbi Cymru round-up ■ By ROB COLE CARDIFF will meet Newport in the semi-finals next Sunday after they both used...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

TRP

Probyn: The women’s game is not paying for itself Jones taking on desert walk to raise funds to fight cancer ■...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals: Fixtures, Where to Watch and Previews

European rugby is well and truly back, with the semi-finals of both major competitions in continental rugby taking place over the...

By Charlie Elliott

Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

The summer sporting events to look forward to in 2025

As spring gives way to summer, the UK begins to bask in longer days, warmer evenings, and a collective sense of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

British and Irish Lions stock risers and fallers: Taulupe Faletau rolls back years to put himself in contention

By Charlie Elliott It’s only a few weeks until the British and Irish Lions‘ full squad is announced. Recency often plays a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Dave Reddin will help find Warren Gatland replacement for Wales

By Sam Jackson The Welsh Rugby Union has appointed Dave Reddin as director of rugby and elite performance. He will oversee...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Luke Northmore still in the England reckoning

By Paul Rees Luke Northmore is due a break after a succession of injuries have so far thwarted the Harlequins centre’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 2 years ago

Women’s Six Nations: Francesca McGhie is on hand to snatch it for Scotland

By Sam Jackson Scotland ...........26pts Tries: Skeldon 25, Orr 42, McLachlan 58, McGhie 81 Conversions: Nelson 43, 59, 82 Ireland...............19pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team