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Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Mark McCall – Saracens’ most meaningful game of the season so far

By Paul Rees Mark McCall is expecting a highly motivated Castres when they take on Saracens at the StoneX Stadium this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Beefing up club rugby may start a trend

HERE’S a novel idea: a fresh European tournament specifically aimed at clubs based on the continent of Europe, as opposed to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

First-half blitz sets Scarlets on their way to Challenge Cup knockouts

By Roger Panting Scarlets ...........38pts Tries: Macleod 7, 22; Murray 26, Davies 32, Rogers 37, Van der Merwe 51 Conversions: Lloyd...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Ospreys snatch it in stunning finale against Pau

By Simon Thomas Pau ....................28 Ospreys ........... 31 Ospreys booked a home tie in the last 16 with a superb five-try...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

A hat-trick to beat them all

PETER Brown, born into one of Scotland’s most decorated footballing families during the Second World War, responded to the privilege by...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Scotland’s class of 1925 fired by legends

Rugby Matters - A weekly look at the game's other talking points, by Brendan Gallagher Scotland only have three Grand Slams...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Champs looking to keep on top

BUCS RUGBY By CAMERON STEPHENS AFTER a six-week break, BUCS Super Rugby returns for round 12 as Loughborough look to extend...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Spandler hits four for Bath

England U20 By BEN JAYCOCK Bath United.................. 50pts England U20................ 28pts JASPER Spandler scored four first-half tries as Bath came out...

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James Harrington

/ 2 years ago

Encore for exiled prop star Rabah Slimani

French Column by James Harrington Last Wednesday, Fabien Galthie named six uncapped players in his 42-strong list for the first match...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

The seven best head-to-head matchups in the Champions Cup this weekend

By Charlie Elliott The Champions Cup pool stage is at the business end now, with plenty still to play for going into the final...

By Charlie Elliott

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Max Llewellyn snub from Six Nations sums up everything wrong with Welsh Rugby

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The Wales squad has officially been announced, and Welsh fans will likely have mixed emotions when...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Ireland’s Six Nations title defence

Interim head coach Simon Easterby believes the availability of Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Jack Conan and Jimmy O’Brien “massively increases” Ireland’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Steve Borthwick backs new skipper Maro Itoje to lead England at 2027 World Cup

Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

George Skivington surprised by Gloucester duo’s absence from Wales’ Six Nations squad

Gloucester rugby director George Skivington has admitted his surprise at the omission of Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn from Wales’ Six...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 years ago

New signing Regan Grace out to seize his chance at Cardiff

Cardiff have revealed how the signing of Regan Grace was made possible by an injury to one of their Wales stars.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 years ago

No room for Gerald

PETER Jackson’s excellent tribute to rugby’s latest knight in last week’s paper gave rise to the thought: Would Gerald Davies get...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Bristol Bears v Benetton: James Williams out to prove his worth again

James Williams saw off the challenge of Virimi Vakatawa last season and having recovered from a shoulder injury now has the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Wilson: We have a good record and won’t be overawed

■ By PAUL REES DANNY Wilson says Harlequins will not be overawed when they face Toulon at Stade Mayol today having...

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Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Fit-again Harri in line for debut

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Preview Dragons v Pau Today. 3.15pm PROMISING youngster Harri Ackerman will make his first Dragons start today...

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Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Double for Walsh puts Ospreys in charge

■ By ROGER PANTING Ospreys ...............35pts Tries: Walsh 15, 64; Parry 26, Kasende 30, Hardy 68 Conversions: Edwards 15, 26, 30,...

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Features

/ 2 years ago

Injuries are tough but I’m a fighter – Johnny Williams

Simon Thomas talks to Johnny Williams about beating cancer, life as a Scarlet and his Wales ambitions For Johnny Williams, the...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Let’s hope the best of Regan Grace is yet to come

By Peter Jackson - The man truly in the know Ever since St Helens discovered him in Port Talbot playing for...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

When brute force saved day for the Baa-Baas

MEIRION Roberts would have been highly amused had someone told him that his death last week would resurrect probably the most...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Chiefs aiming to get season back on the right track

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Exeter v Bristol Today Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park TITLE hunting Exeter Chiefs will be desperate to get...

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Features

/ 2 years ago

Tom Shanklin – 2005 Grand Slam was pinnacle of my career

My Life In Rugby The former British & Irish Lions, Wales, Cardiff & Saracens centre, who now commentates for Premier Sports...

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Features

/ 2 years ago

Young Guns – Micky Rewcastle

By Ben Jaycock Local lad Micky Rewcastle is enjoying a breakthrough season at Newcastle, determined to help keep his side in...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Busby to quit after Hansen spat

FOLLOWING the aftermath of critical comments made by Mack Hansen which have seen the Ireland winger handed a three-match ban, Chris...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Emanuel puts in double shift

By BEN JAYCOCK Wales U20.................... 42pts Welsh Academies......21pts IOAN Emanuel scored two tries as Wales U20s continued their preparations for the...

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James Harrington

/ 2 years ago

Fabien Galthie’s Six Nations dilemma: Who gets the vote at 10?

French Column - By James Harrington There are bigger rugby weeks to come in 2025, but the Wednesday between January’s twin...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Aldcroft takes over at helm for England

■By BEN JAYCOCK In charge: New captain Zoe Aldcroft PICTURE: Getty Images GLOUCESTER-Hartpury lock Zoe Aldcroft has been installed as England...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Hansen’s comments proved the final straw for Chris Busby

Ireland and Connacht winger Mack Hansen has provided guaranteed entertainment to the game of rugby by means of his exciting style...

By Ben Jaycock

Women's International

/ 2 years ago

Zoe Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer as England captain for 2025

Zoe Aldcroft has replaced Marlie Packer as England Women’s captain for 2025. Gloucester-Hartpury forward Aldcroft, who has 58 international caps, will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby Paper News

/ 2 years ago

Top Seven Rugby Rivalries That Defined the Sport

There are only a few sports that can match Rugby in terms of intensity, passion, and rivalry. Over the years, there...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Wales prop Leon Brown forced to retire after multiple neck surgeries

Wales and Dragons prop Leon Brown has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect because of a neck injury. Brown...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

2025 Predictions: More Antoine Dupont dominance + The British & Irish Lions to win down under

2025 has begun and a year of rugby excitement awaits. With it being a World Cup year for the Women’s game...

By Charlie Elliott

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Leicester Tigers chasing dream double

By Gary Fitzgerald Nicky Smith insists Leicester Tigers will not be content unless they complete a “dream double” as Michael Cheika’s...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Tomos Williams in control to finish off Sale Sharks

By Paul Rees Gloucester ....................... 36pts Tries: Carreras 5, Llewellyn 20, 60; Hathaway 25, Williams 76 Conversions: Carreras 21, 26, 61,...

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Dream Team

/ 2 years ago

Dream Team – Sam Cross

SAM CROSS, THE FORMER GB SEVENS AND NEWPORT, OSPREYS, NEWCASTLE AND TARBES FLANKER, WHO IS NOW AT MERTHYR RFC, CHOOSES THE...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

A star-studded XV that would lead by example

By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed Like “business ethics” and “military intelligence”, the phrase “rugby leadership” is not an oxymoron. Almost,...

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United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

Scarlets in the mood as Dragons set adrift

By Simon Thomas Scarlets ............32pts Tries: Murray 8, 16, Macleod 30, Mee 43 Conversions: Costelow 9, 17, 31 Penalties: Costelow 11,...

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United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

Dan Edwards gives Warren Gatland a little to think about

By Roger Panting Cardiff ................... 13pts Tries: Botham 6, Hughes 54 Penalty: Thomas 70 Ospreys ................. 13pts Try: Edwards 50 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team