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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...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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....

By The Rugby Paper Team

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...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Short-term contract takes Grace to Bath

By SAM JACKSON Former Wales rugby league star Regan Grace has signed a short-term contract with Bath. The 27-year-old switched to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Rebel Kemeny on his way to Northampton

AUSTRALIA back row Josh Kemeny will join Northampton from Melbourne Rebels ahead of next season. The 25-year-old flanker has made 27...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Young Guns: England U20s and Sale prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour

By BEN JAYCOCK With an ageing front row, England are crying out for youthful props who can go toe to toe...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

Scarlets battle for pair

Scarlets are ‘fighting hard’ to keep star forwards Vaea Fifita and Sam Lousi. Fifita, 31, above, is in his second season...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Olympic & Commonwealth Games

/ 2 years ago

Baloucoune eyes Olympics

Ulster wing Robert Baloucoune is eager for the chance to compete at the Paris Olympics with Ireland. Baloucoune, 26, was previously...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Dutch and Germans proving their worth

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Round Three of the Rugby Europe championship concludes...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Benvenuto! Great to see Lynagh eventually opting for Italy

RUGBY MATTERS EVEN though I recently predicted in The Rugby Paper podcast that Louis Lynagh would be a starting wing...

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

My Life in Rugby

/ 2 years ago

To have played 41 times for Wales is a blessing

My Life in Rugby with Emyr Lewis - The former Wales, Llanelli & Cardiff No. 8 looks back on his career...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 2 years ago

We need action, not words, England

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WITH the second game and a second victory, it seems that all...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 2 years ago

Crusaders aiming for six of the best

Super Rugby Preview Ben Jaycock looks forward to the new Super Rugby season with the Melbourne Rebels fighting to survive THE...

By The Rugby Paper Team

World

/ 2 years ago

Super Rugby Americas preview

With the Six Nations on ice until next weekend, fans’ attention can return to the grind of domestic action, with many...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Tuilagi, Martin and Cowan-Dickie return to England squad

Manu Tuilagi, George Martin and Luke Cowan-Dickie have all returned to the England squad in preparation for their round three match...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Earl backing England temperament to help “right the wrongs” against Scots

Ben Earl has praised England‘s improved ability to bounce back from pressure situations which he feels will stand them in good...

By Nick Powell

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

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

Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 2 years ago

Crusaders captain Heinz catches up with his old pals

By PAUL REES Willi Heinz led the Crusaders against Bristol at Ashton Gate on Friday night and used his week in...

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