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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

England set to defend WXV crown in Canada

CANADA will host the 2024 WXV 1 series in the autumn. WXV 2 will again take place in South Africa and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 2 years ago

Big clubs are hit by ‘doublon’ clashes

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN We always knew the World Cup would play havoc with the Top 14 season – as soon...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Summer Tours

/ 2 years ago

Second Barbarian chance for Mercer

Zach Mercer will pull on the famous Barbarians jersey again this summer in the Killik Cup clash against Fiji. Mercer, 26,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Appleton expected to beat Wales at Rugby World Cup

Portugal captain Tomás Appleton set his side the goal of beating Wales at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and feels that “crazy” ambition...

By Nick Powell

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

McGeechan named Doncaster director of rugby

Coaching legend Sir Ian McGeechan has taken up the position of consultant director of rugby at Doncaster Knights. The Yorkshire-born ex-Scotland...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Mercer: I’m focused on Gloucester

By PAUL REES If desire to play for England was a factor in selection, Zach Mercer would be one of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Hammer of the English is too hot to handle again

By NICK CAIN Scotland ............................30pts Tries: van der Merwe 20, 30, 45 Conversions: Russell 21, 31, 47 Penalties: Russell 35, 57,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick’s conundrum: Stick or twist for Ireland

PAUL REES It was England’s first real test this Six Nations as they faced a team that expected to defeat them...

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

Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

Edwards in firing line as France lose rhythm

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK IT’S too easy to say that France have fallen off and are no longer the team...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Rattled, but Irish still on course for slam

By PETER JACKSON Ireland................................ 31pts Tries: Sheehan 21, Lowe 32, Frawley 68, Beirne 81 Conversions: Crowley 22, 33, 68, 82 Penalties:...

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

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Lethargic France in need of new drive

By PAUL REES PREVIEW...France vs Italy (Today. Kick-off 3pm, Decathlon Arena, Lille) IT does not come any more demanding in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby Europe Championship

/ 2 years ago

England’s Plan A is to run at Portugal

By PAUL REES PREVIEW...England A vs Portugal (Today. Kick-off 1pm, Welford Road) Steve Borthwick left Edinburgh after England’s clash against Scotland...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

Waugh’s battle is going to be tough

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED WHO has the toughest job in rugby? It certainly doesn’t belong to the loadsamoney establishment lawyers plotting...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Lawes can bring some order

Paul Rees says the former England captain who has signed for Brive will have much to offer when he retires Brive...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Scarratt is glad to be back after 13 months

By STEWART McCULLOUGH Bristol ................33pts Tries: Pam 17, Skeldon 32, 46, Ward 36, Gallagher 63 Conversions: Reed 17, 36, 46, 63...

By The Rugby Paper Team

My Life in Rugby

/ 2 years ago

I just love playing and had an amazing career

My Life in Rugby with Mark Best - The former Ulster, Jersey Reds and Doncaster Knights centre discusses his career in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 2 years ago

We were hit by a World of pain, says Osborne

By BEN JAYCOCK Wimbledon head coach Collin Osborne says a big factor in their relegation fight is his players being unavailable...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Schools / Universities

/ 2 years ago

Tosa takes chance with a lighter blue

By ROB COLE Makoto Tosa will join an exclusive club on Saturday when he wins his second Blue in the Varsity...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Collazo may risk all to beat the drop

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN It is a truth universally accepted in French domestic rugby that the side propping up the Top...

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

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Cole’s wife gave him green light to carry on

By ADAM HATHAWAY Dan Cole is gunning for Six Nations glory after revealing he got permission from his missus to continue...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Joe puts his faith in Martin to impress

By PAUL MARTIN Joe Launchbury has backed the returning George Martin to make an instant impact in England’s Six Nations campaign....

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

O’Shea wants more England A fixtures

By PAUL REES Twickenham is looking to arrange up to four England A fixtures in the coming years following the resurrection...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Assiratti goes from novice to mainstay

By ROB COLE A year ago Keiron Assiratti was wondering how he could prop up his family, never mind the Welsh...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Baxter expecting decision on Slade future soon

By PAUL REES Exeter expect to know “very shortly’ whether England centre Henry Slade will be extending his 13-year stay at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Moody: Ireland hold the aces

By GARY FITZGERALD Lewis Moody still harbours doubts that England are ready to lift the Six Nations crown despite a confident...

By Gary Fitzgerald

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

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

England A told: Play what’s in front of you

By PAUL REES England A will not be a replica of the senior side when they face Portugal at Welford Road...

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Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

Russell gives Scotland edge for Calcutta Cup

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK The Calcutta Cup is a great occasion whether it’s at Murrayfield or Twickenham, and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Tigers keen to make it a day to remember

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Ealing v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Trailfinders Sports Ground LEICESTER scrumhalf Tom Whiteley wants to give Hanro...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

It’s time to take a risk, England need to get the fans on their feet

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK As we approach the Six Nations midpoint, England are more like a Thames...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

The piano shifters are playing modern tune

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Much of the “tactical” kicking across the opening rounds of the Six Nations would have left Fred...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

Prepare for scrum time ad breaks…

CHRIS HEWETT OF all the unlikely questions to be asked in this corner of the paper, try this one for size:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

Former Welsh stars back in action to boost Ospreys

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Ospreys v Ulster Today. Kick-off 3pm, Liberty Stadium FORMER Wales stars Justin Tipuric, Nicky Smith and Alex...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby Europe Championship

/ 2 years ago

No stopping Portugal as they put on a show

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Romania ......................... 24pts Tries: Cojocaru 20, Gontineac 43 , Neagu 59 Conversions: Conache 21, 44, 60 Drop goals:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Red Roses

/ 2 years ago

Red Roses: Helena Rowland

Loughborough Lightning fly-half Birthplace: Doncaster Date of birth: 19/09/99 Community club: Aylesbury RFC Red Roses debut: vs Italy November 2020 Caps:...

By The Rugby Paper Team