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Latest News

/ 4 years ago

World 12s gather pace as Lam calls for change

By PAUL REES PAT Lam believes the game is ripe for a shake-up driven by wealthy investors as attempts to introduce...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Irish imports pay their way better than Welsh

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Ireland showing Wales the way goes beyond what happened in the Six Nations...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Suddenly the wonders of Rome hold perils for Eddie

NICK CAIN ASSESSES THE ANSWERS ENGLAND MUST PROVIDE AGAINST ITALY TODAY IF England stick with the excuse-ridden mindset post- Murrayfield that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

WOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS

Sarah Rendell takes a weekly look at some important women players ROCHELLE CLARK THIS WEEK... SARACENS LOOSE-HEAD PROP Rochelle “Rocky” Clark...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 4 years ago

England need to stay calm to land KO punch

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THERE are moments in games like England were involved in last weekend at Murrayfield...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 4 years ago

Can Ireland win in Paris without Sexton?

Ireland take on France in Saturday’s late fixture without their captain Johnny Sexton after the fly half was ruled out of...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Tommaso Allan positive about the future of Italian rugby

Tommaso Allan is confident in the future of Italian rugby, saying that there is a ‘New Italy‘. The topic and phrasing...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Wales aiming to bounce back from Ireland defeat with visit of Scotland

By BEN JAYCOCK Jac Morgan makes his international debut as Wales host Scotland in the Six Nations at the Principality Stadium...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Two

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns for its second podcast. This week, host Oliver Little is joined by special guest Tommaso Allan. The...

By Ben Redwood

Six Nations

/ 4 years ago

Wales v Scotland Team News: Wales give debut to Jac Morgan

Six Nations holders Wales host Scotland on Saturday as they look to kick start their campaign after last weekend’s disappointing defeat...

By Ben Redwood

Six Nations

/ 4 years ago

France v Ireland Team News: Ireland must make do without Sexton

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of this Saturday’s crucial Six Nations encounter against France with a hamstring injury....

By Ben Jaycock

Features

/ 4 years ago

The Rugby Paper Podcast

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this Thursday with another bumper episode to get you ready for the second round of Six...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Joe Launchbury is recalled to England squad

Eddie Jones confirmed this lunchtime that Wasps' Joe Launchbury would replace the injured Lewis Ludlam in the England squad ahead of...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

We lacked muscle admits Pivac

WALES coach Wayne Pivac and his skipper Dan Biggar pinpointed their inability to match Ireland’s physicality as the reason for their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Shane Williams

/ 4 years ago

Brilliant Basham is one reason to be cheerful

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Outstanding: Taine Basham scores PICTURE: Getty Images Must start: Ross Moriarty Let’s face it, that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Eight-try Ireland make up for that shock Italy defeat

By SAM JACKSON Ireland ..53pts Tries: Mullins 13, 51, Devine 22, Morrissey 33, Crothers 41, McNabney 44, McCormick 60, Brownlee 79...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Arundell’s pace puts frighteners on Scots

By BEN JAYCOCK Scotland............24pts Tries: Leatherbarrow 13, 31; Melville 45, Hiddleston 80+3 Conversions: Townsend 33, 85 England..............41pts Tries: Arundell 23, Knight...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 4 years ago

These late, late shows are a test of nerve

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Funny places, rugby Press boxes. It was comedy gold, listening to the antediluvian correspondent of a middle-market...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 4 years ago

Gatland-Edwards is still the dream team

I AGREE with Nick Cain’s comments in last week’s paper regarding Warren Gatland as a (possible) replacement for Eddie Jones after...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 4 years ago

Snowsill puts seal on thrilling Bears win

By STEWART MCCULLOUGH Bristol ...................... 12 Worcester............... 10 WALES international Elinor Snowsill held her nerve to convert Kayleigh Powell’s 76th minute...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Dollar still on the money in Scotland

Brendan Gallagher brings his series on rugby’s great schools to an end at Dollar DOLLAR not only boast one of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Intercept try keeps Durham one clear of Exeter

BUCS ROUND-UP By BEN JAYCOCK DURHAM remain at the top of BUCS table after their 30-17 away win over third place...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Cardiff last up for unbeaten Christ College

SCHOOLS RUGBY By BEN JAYCOCK CHRIST College Brecon face Cardiff High Scool on Wednesday aiming to complete an unbeaten season in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

The Rugby Paper Podcast predictions league

The Rugby Paper Podcast will be running a predictions league throughout the tournament. Here, guest Jeremy Guscott, columnists Brendan Gallagher and...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Scotland are red-hot favourites, says Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones has labelled Scotland as red-hot favourites ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield. With a depleted England side,...

By Ben Redwood

Six Nations

/ 4 years ago

Will Wales manage a repeat as Six Nations Champions?

Many countries across the globe have a long-standing mutual love for the sport of rugby. It is said that the sport...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

The Rugby Paper Podcast launches today!

The Rugby Paper are pleased to announce that we will be launching our first podcast today – The Rugby Paper Podcast....

By Ben Redwood

Guest Blogs

/ 4 years ago

The Main Differences Between Rugby and American Football

Many people generally tend to mix rugby and American football without actually realizing these are two different sports. While at first...

By Sam Emery

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Sarries kids can shine among stars

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Wasps v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, CBS Arena Starts at 8: Billy Vunipola MARK McCall is relishing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Moriarty’s physicality will be vital in Dublin

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Momentum is everything in the Six Nations and whoever comes out on top in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Try-scorer Moriarty: I’m ready if Wales want me

By ROGER PANTING Dragons ............13pts Tries: Moriarty 44 Conversions: Davies 44 Penalties: Davies 40. 62 Benetton ..........13pts Tries: Els 22 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Ospreys in charge as Webb pulls the strings

By STEFFAN THOMAS Ospreys ............23pts Tries: Protheroe 45, Parry 55 Conversions: Myler 46, 57 Penalties: Myler 29, 69, 75 Edinburgh..........19pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Sexton and Biggar aim to break tradition

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Johnny Sexton sets out on Saturday aiming to be the first flyhalf to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 4 years ago

The Rugby Paper’s Six Nations preview: Green giants can cast long shadow over rivals

Amid the clinking cutlery and a few chinking glasses, The Rugby Paper’s brain’s trust gathered at Jeremy Guscott’s favourite Bath watering...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Hook: I’d give Adams shot at 13

By STEFFAN THOMAS JAMES Hook does not expect Wales to retain their Six Nations title but the former Ospreys, Perpignan, and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 4 years ago

Trick was quick, too, Jeremy!

I AM a Falcons supporter so I read Jeremy Guscott’s column with interest last week on the progress of Adam Radwan....

By Jeremy Guscott

Features

/ 4 years ago

England’s injury crises is by-product of the pandemic

By BEN REDWOOD THE SIX NATIONS have so far been dominated by two things – coronavirus and injuries. England and Wales...

By Ben Redwood

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Wasps’ Thomas Young discharged from hospital following head injury

Wasps and Wales flanker Thomas Young has been discharged from hospital following a head injury sustained against Munster on Sunday. Young...

By Ben Redwood

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 years ago

Jamie Roberts heads down under

Jamie Roberts will leave Dragons this month to move to Australian side Waratahs for “personal reasons”. Roberts has been granted an...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Wales hooker Bradley Roberts signs for Dragons

Wales hooker Bradley Roberts has signed for the Dragons. Currently part of Wales’ Six Nations squad, the 26-year-old has signed a...

By Ben Redwood

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Sale 49 – 10 Ospreys: Sale handsomely defeat depleted Ospreys

Sale Sharks............49 Tries: Roebuck 2, Reed, Ashman, D du Preez, Langdon, Metcalf Cons: MacGinty 4, R du Preez 3 Ospreys .................10 Try: Deaves Cons: Hawkins Pens: Hawkins A stellar...

By Ben Redwood