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Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Wales 24-26 USA: Freda Tafuna power show too much for the Welsh

Freda Tafuna’s hat-trick proved decisive as the United States fought back to edge past Wales in a thrilling encounter.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Italy ……………..29 South Africa ..41

SOUTH Africa bounced back in style from their shock defeat to Wales. Italy scored first through winger Alyssa D’Incà but South...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: Old dogs with bite find room in my Prem XV to watch

Brendan Gallagher picks the 15 players he’ll be keeping a particularly close eye on in the Prem this season, from old...

By Brendan Gallagher

Siya Kolisi lifts the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Championship Trophy

Features

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees’ 2027 Rugby World Cup countdown – A year out and all to play for

Paul Rees charts the state of the nations ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup, which kicks off on October 1st,...

By Paul Rees

Olly Cracknell is starting at No 8 for Leicester Tigers.

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Leicester Tigers vs Saracens: Olly Cracknell – It’s going to be an intense battle

Olly Cracknell is relishing a heavyweight opening-day clash with Saracens as Leicester Tigers prepare to turn Welford Road into a cauldron.

By Gary Fitzgerald

Miscellaneous

/ 2 months ago

Fans fail to deliver decisive protest

SEASONS come, seasons go and the fury of Welsh rugby’s domestic hell blazes on over their Union’s plan to cut one...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 months ago

My Life in Rugby: Henry Clement – At Wasps, I felt like an imposter

Henry Clement, the former Wasps, Leicester Lions and Plymouth Albion scrum-half, reflects on his life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Welsh Rugby

/ 2 months ago

11-try Newport crush Aberavon

Super Rygbi round-up By CARL FIELD NEWPORT were again in free-scoring form as they ran in 11 tries on their way...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 2 months ago

Jones joins Scarlets

FORMER Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones is to join Scarlets’ board. Jones served as Wales’ top politician between 2009 and 2018...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welsh regions face major changes as the professional game is reshaped.

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

URC 2026-27 preview – Cardiff Rugby: Title odds, key players and additions

Cardiff Rugby head into the 2026-27 URC season after finishing sixth last term, with Corniel van Zyl’s side strengthened by a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sisilia Tuipulotu touches down for Wales.

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Wales 50-19 South Africa: Sean Lynn’s side on a high as hard work pays off

Wales produced a statement performance at Cardiff Arms Park, scoring eight tries to beat South Africa 50-19 and claim their first...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Scotland 14-66 New Zealand: Black Ferns prove too good for Scots

Scotland were swept aside by a rampant New Zealand side at Hive Stadium, with the Black Ferns running in 10 tries...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ospreys’ Jac Morgan evades a tackle from Dane Blacker

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Prem preview: Gloucester – Dynamic Welsh duo ready to get the Shed roaring

Gloucester head into the new Prem season with a strengthened pack and renewed ambition after a difficult start to last campaign,...

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Prem preview: Harlequins – Jason Gilmore’s sense of adventure will face tough test

Harlequins head into the new Prem campaign with Jason Gilmore looking to add structure to their adventurous style after a difficult...

By Paul Rees

Leinster celebrate with the URC trophy after their comprehensive final win

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

URC preview: Leinster aim to defend their crown as Welsh clubs face a fight for survival

Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the United Rugby Championship with Leinster aiming to make it three in a row.

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Scarlets make Saracens battle all the way

Scarlets...................14pts Saracens................ 26pts SARACENS completed their pre-season programme with a hard-fought victory in difficult conditions at Llanelli on Friday night. Four...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Kurt-Lee Arendse breaks through to score for South Africa in Baltimore

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Peter Jackson: Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks have plenty in reserve

Peter Jackson examines South Africa’s extraordinary depth and dominance under Rassie Erasmus, with the Springboks’ remarkable try-scoring record underlining their strength...

By Peter Jackson

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

How to make sure poachers act legally

Snatch: The first arriving player eyeing up a steal Opportunity: The poacher is clearly in a good position to challenge for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Lee Blackett: England must learn to start as they finish ahead of World Cup

England attack coach Lee Blackett wants Steve Borthwick’s side to show the form they have produced at the end of recent...

By Adam Hathaway

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Louis Rees-Zammit: I’ll show my best this season on the wing for Bristol Bears

Louis Rees-Zammit is relishing a return to the wing as he looks to rediscover his best form and fire Bristol Bears...

By Adam Hathaway

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on the attack for England against Argentina.

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: It is time for England boss Steve Borthwick to choose his style

Jeremy Guscott believes Steve Borthwick must settle on a clear identity for England as pressure builds on the head coach ahead...

By Jeremy Guscott

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Nick Cain: England need all their best players available

Nick Cain revisits the debate over England’s overseas selection policy after contrasting views from Rob Baxter and Courtney Lawes have reignited...

By Nick Cain

Siya Kolisi of South Africa scores a try

Features

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: England have the experience to challenge South Africa at the 2027 World Cup

Paul Rees looks towards next year’s World Cup and says experience will be key come the final reckoning.

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Dafydd Jenkins: Exeter Chiefs are determined to go one better in the Prem

Dafydd Jenkins admits Exeter Chiefs are still hungry after last season’s Prem final defeat and wants them to build their title...

By Adam Hathaway

Steve Borthwick leading England in training

International Rugby

/ 2 months ago

RFU to extend England boss Steve Borthwick’s deal to 2028 ahead of World Cup

Head coach Steve Borthwick will have his England contract extended beyond the 2028 Six Nations to avoid uncertainty around his future...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Wales flier Amy Williams chasing the dream of her first cap

Speedster Amy Williams says winning her first cap in the WXV Global Series would be a dream come true.

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Exeter Chiefs 45-21 Bristol Bears: Olly Woodburn leads way with rapid hat-trick

Olly Woodburn rolled back the years with a first-half hat-trick as Exeter launched their Prem Cup campaign with a comfortable victory...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Double for Dee helps Dragons take flight

■By SAMANTHA EMMA DRAGONS produced a devastating second-half display to run in 12 tries and overwhelm Scarlets in their pre-season clash...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Liam Wright playing for Australia against Wales in 2024

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Peter Jackson: Bulldozer Liam Wright can smash it for Wales

Peter Jackson looks at Liam Wright’s remarkable route back to the Test stage and why the former Australia captain could become...

By Peter Jackson

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Lillicrap steps up to new WRU role

NEWS EXTRA FORMER Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap has been appointed head of women’s coaching and development by the WRU. WRU chiefs...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welsh Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Drama as Lloyd hits late winner

By CARL FIELD Super Rygbi round-up A LATE penalty from Evan Lloyd secured a stunning opening round win for Pontypool as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jac Morgan has been the best player in Wales for some time.

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Wales flanker Jac Morgan is looking to impress the locals at Gloucester

Jac Morgan is relishing the challenge of playing in front of Gloucester’s passionate Shed supporters after making the move from Wales...

By Adam Hathaway

Jack van Poortvliet on the attack for Leicester Tigers

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Jack van Poortvliet confident that Leicester Tigers can deliver Prem success next season

Jack van Poortvliet has had a whirlwind summer but is back with Leicester Tigers determined to turn last season’s semi-final heartbreak...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Eben Etzebeth in action for South Africa against New Zealand last weekend

Chris Hewett

/ 2 months ago

Chris Hewett: Is Eben Etzebeth the best Springbok ever? That’s a big call

Chris Hewett examines Victor Matfield’s claim that Eben Etzebeth could be the best Springbok of all time and assesses the South...

By Chris Hewett

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: South Africa and New Zealand in a class of their own? I don’t think so…

Jeremy Guscott rejects the idea that South Africa and New Zealand are in a class of their own, while praising their...

By Jeremy Guscott

Eben Etzebeth steals a lineout for South Africa.

Features

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus is pushing his luck with the top brass

Paul Rees looks at why South Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus may be playing fast and loose with the laws of...

By Paul Rees

All

/ 2 months ago

WXV Global Series preview: England boss John Mitchell says World Cup places are on the line

John Mitchell says World Cup places are on the line as England begin a new era in the redesigned WXV Global...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Seb Atkinson eyes England World Cup place and Gloucester Prem glory

Seb Atkinson is targeting a big season with Gloucester as the England centre eyes Prem success and a place on the...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Alex Waller stayed with Northampton Saints for 15 years

Columnists

/ 2 months ago

Peter Jackson: One-club Alex Waller set the bar high at Northampton Saints

Peter Jackson looks at the dying breed of one-club players and explains why Northampton Saints legend Alex Waller now stands alone...

By Peter Jackson

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

All Stars XV: Cardiff – A team packed full of greatness

Brendan Gallagher selects his greatest-ever Cardiff XV, featuring club legends including Bleddyn Williams, Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and Martyn Williams.

By Brendan Gallagher