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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Things fell apart for Wales – Gatland

Warren Gatland felt his side collapsed in the second half on their way to recording a heavy defeat to France. Speaking...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

French fightback leaves Wales winless heading into final round

By TOM JEFFREYS Wales……………………………………………….24 Tries: Dyer 9, Williams 25, Roberts 43 Conversions: Costelow 10, 26, 45 Penalties: Costelow 2 France……………………………………………..45 Tries:...

By Nick Powell

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Watkin’s ready to stake his claim

By ROB COLE Owen Watkin plays week in, week out with George North but today he gets his big chance to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Gatland on a mission to avoid whitewash

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Wales v France Today. Kick-off 3pm, Principality Stadium WALES are on their worst run in the Six...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

Play with tempo and Wales could steal it

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WALES are rebuilding, and most people accept that. There are usually ups and downs...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

It’s a long walk but Wales on right road

CHRIS HEWETT We've all heard it: “You don’t beat Wales at rugby – you just score more points than them.” Like...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

‘Big Mac’ has his eye on the prize

By ROB COLE The extent of the impact Wales newbie Mackenzie Martin is making this season can be judged in many...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

It’s time for take – off, England

Paul Rees says that, with Ireland at home and France away to come, Borthwick's men must become relentless IT WAS three...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Jenkins agrees to full-time Cardiff gig

FORMER Wales and Lions prop Gethin Jenkins will become a full-time Cardiff coach in 2024-25. Jenkins, 43, has been part-time defence...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Farrell pleased with Irish resilience

By SAM JACKSON Wales rattled Ireland in the second half but ultimately fell to their 10th defeat in 11 Six Nations...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Summer Tours

/ 2 years ago

Wales to play Boks in double header at HQ

Four heavyweights of world rugby will grace the Twickenham turf in an historic double header on June 22 – with a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

As usual, Gibson-Park enjoys life in top gear

BRENDAN GALLAGHER It's more than a little sobering to think that Ireland’s win over Wales on Saturday was probably their “iffy”...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Ireland return to strongest team for Celtic Clash

Preview: Ireland vs Wales (Saturday, 2:15pm) Ireland continue their Grand Slam pursuit by making seven changes to return to their strongest...

By Nick Powell

Rugby World Cup

/ 2 years ago

Henshaw is full of praise for Nienaber

By ROB COLE Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw believes his game has improved since South Africa’s World Cup winning coach Jacques Nienaber...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick is still in search of right mix

Paul Rees predicts a close encounter in the Calcutta Cup but sees Ireland winning another Grand Slam THE second round of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

We’re not far off the top teams – George

By ADAM HATHAWAY AT TWICKENHAM Skipper Jamie George claimed his England side were not a million miles off the top teams...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Anglo-Welsh league ‘depends on money’

By PAUL REES Premiership coaches have given their backing to Warren Gatland’s call for an Anglo-Welsh league – as long as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Williams sets his sights on Wales return

By BEN JAYCOCK Liam Williams has left the door open on a return to the Test scene for Wales’ summer tour...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Once again, England escape to victory

SIX NATIONS 2024 By NICK CAIN at Twickenham England .............................. 16pts Tries: Earl 20, Dingwall 63 Penalties: Ford 48, 72 Wales..................................14pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

After two wins, it just gets harder from here for England

SIX NATIONS 2024 PAUL REES England named an unchanged side for the first time since the 2019 World Cup, but although...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Are England in transition? Not really, and they should be kicking on purposefully

BRENDAN GALLAGHER Two very average teams produced a pretty sub par Test match in front of an intermittently mute Twickenham crowd...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 2 years ago

Ireland look like the team to beat

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Heading into week two of the Six Nations we were all wondering...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Now watch Dyer take off, says Thomas

By MEGAN ARMITAGE Gareth Thomas is backing Rio Dyer to fill the void left by Louis Rees-Zammit’s shock departure from rugby....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Wales get set for Aussie challenge

WALES’ two-Test tour of Australia in July will see matches take place in Sydney and Melbourne. Warren Gatland will take his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Russell relief as Scotland hold on to keep Wales at bay

By ROGER PANTING at Principality Stadium Scotland captain Finn Russell was hugely disappointed with his side’s second-half performance yesterday after Wales...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Scotland hold off amazing Wales revival

SIX NATIONS 2024 By PETER JACKSON Wales................................. 26pts Tries: Botham 47, Dyer 53, Wainwright 60, Mann 68 Conversions: Lloyd 54, 61,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

Top dogs who build teams in own image

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED According to an article on the American website “Psychology Today”, there is scientific evidence to suggest that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Double agents out to prove their worth

Ben Nurse talks to two of Portugal’s World Cup stars looking forward to taking on England A Everyone who has ever...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

North and Kinghorn miss out on Cardiff clash

Preview: Wales vs Scotland (Saturday, 4:45pm) Wales’ George North and Scotland’s Blair Kinghorn will both be absent from the two countries’...

By Nick Powell

Rugby Paper News

/ 2 years ago

2024 Six Nations preview

Our favourtie time of year is upon us. The Six Nations is back and it promises to be another stellar championship...

By Nick Powell

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

It’s time for Borthwick to ignite the backline

ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick has done the easy bit in picking a 36-man squad for the Six Nations, the hard bit...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

Why France are my favourites for the title

JEREMY GUSCOTT Peter O’Mahony’s appointment as Ireland captain for the Six Nations at the age of 34 was a little surprising,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Gatland: You write us off at your peril

Six Nations team-by-team previews: Wales Paul Rees finds the coach in bullish mood about his team’s chances in the coming weeks...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Prodigal son needs to pull the right strings

Six Nations team-by-team previews: Scotland Paul Rees listens to Gregor Townsend as he admits that it’s about time his team got...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Rees-Zammit: I still can’t believe this is happening

By SAM JACKSON Louis Rees-Zammit is targeting a hybrid role in the NFL, combining the running back and wide receiver positions....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

It’s unbelievable! Mann delighted as he’s called into Wales squad

By SIMON THOMAS Alex Mann hadn’t started a single game of regional rugby before this season – now he’s in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Louis sets his sights on golden pay day

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW JORDAN Mailata is one of a kind, the only rugby player to make...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Sad to think Feyi-Waboso felt more at home in England

Louis Rees-Zammit and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso share more than an X-factor ability and a double-barrelled surname. They grew up a year or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Jenkins takes Welsh captaincy in Six Nations squad announcement

21-year-old Dafydd Jenkins has been handed the Wales captaincy as Warren Gatland named five uncapped players in his Six Nations squad....

By Nick Powell

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Faletau facing extended layoff

Wales' injury hit Taulupe Faletau will not return to action before the Six Nations, ruling out any chance of the No.8...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Chiefs enter Grady chase

Exeter Chiefs are among a clutch of Premiership clubs interested in signing Mason Grady, who could become the next Wales star...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

Charismatic Farrell the right choice for Lions

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK ANDY Farrell is a very good choice as Lions head coach of the 2025...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Full-back Hopkins is star of the show as fans pay tribute to JPR

By SIMON THOMAS Ospreys.............25pts Tries: Hopkins 40, 50, Giles 63 Conversions: Edwards 51, 64 Penalties: Edwards 34, 43 Perpignan........... 3pts Penalties:...

By The Rugby Paper Team