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George to captain England as Feyi-Waboso named in squad

Jamie George has been named England captain as Steve Borthwick handed opportunities to seven uncapped players, including Exeter’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, in...

By Nick Powell

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

Lions announce historic women’s tour for 2027

The British and Irish Lions will send their first ever women’s team to New Zealand for a tour in September 2027....

By Nick Powell

Bath produce brilliant comeback to confirm qualification

By TOM JEFFREYS Bath…………………………………………29 Tries: Du Toit 35, Barbeary 60, Cokanasiga 63, Muir 72 Conversions: Spencer 61, 64, 73 Penalties: Spencer...

By Nick Powell

Slade does it again for Exeter

Henry Slade proved to be Exeter’s match winner once again as the Chiefs beat Glasgow 19-17 to book their spot in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Mako is the latest to quit England

Saracens prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. He made his Test debut against Fiji in November 2012...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Pearson ready to step up at Saints

By PAUL REES Norhtampton are doing everything they can to persuade Courtney Lawes to carry on at Franklin’s Gardens, but should...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 2 years ago

Savea keen to take on Hurricanes

Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea has signed for Moana Pasifika from the Hurricanes. The World Cup winner is “looking forward...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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

Tigers are braced for Porter departure

Leicester Tigers are looking for an outside centre, with Super Rugby sides spying on a move for England international Guy Porter,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Farrell will cost Racing £500k transfer fee

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Saracens have put a €600,000 (£515,000) price tag on England’s World Cup skipper, Owen Farrell,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Pay me what I’m worth – Lawes

Courtney Lawes has sent a warning to Northampton and told the club, “I’ve got to be paid what I’m worth,” after...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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

Weak Bears can’t keep Bulls in check

By PAUL REES Bristol.................................17pts Tries: Marmion 19, Ibitoye 74, Bradbury 80 Conversion: McGinty 20 Bulls ....................................31pts Tries: Petersen 15, Mchunu 55,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

White: We targeted the scrum

THE Bulls decided to target Bristol’s scrum when they knew both Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler would not be playing. Genge...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Saracens have to get it right this time

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Bordeaux v Saracens Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, Stade Chaban-Delmas SARACENS over the years have been a model of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Slade keeps his cool to snatch it for Exeter

By MARK STEVENS Exeter .................................19pts Tries: Vermeulen 40, Frost 63, Wimbush 77 Conversions: Slade 40, 78 Glasgow.............................17pts Tries: Rowe 28, Tuipulotu...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Sale youngsters get a lesson in finishing

By LUKE JARMYN Stormers............................31pts Tries: Dayimani 7, Hartzenberg 22, Zas 33, 51 Conversions: Libbok 8, 23, 34, 52 Penalties: Libbok 60...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

McKellar knows Tigers face massive challenge

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... La Rochelle vLeicester Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Stade Marcel Deflandre LEICESTER face holders La Rochelle at Stade Marcel...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

This year, Scotland can take high road

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED HE was born in the Old Town of Edinburgh, died in the New Town and spent much...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 2 years ago

Mercer in the right place for Gloucester

By BRYN PALMER Edinburgh...........20pts Tries: Young 22, Ashman 61, Vellacott 68 Conversion: Healy 69 Penalty: Healy 52 Gloucester ......... 21pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

With Smith and Mitchell, there should be fireworks

Paul Rees talks to Topsy Ojo and finds the TV pundit in optimistic mood for both club and country Topsy Ojo...

By The Rugby Paper Team

My Life in Rugby

/ 2 years ago

I was preparing for battle and needed to be ready

My Life in Rugby with Steve Ojomoh - The former England, Bath, Gloucester, Parma, Newport & Moseley back rower talks about...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Young Gun

/ 2 years ago

Young Guns: Newcastle centre Oli Spencer

By BEN JAYCOCK Now back to full fitness Oli Spencer is hoping to repay the faith shown in him by England...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 2 years ago

Farrell’s choice: Stay and hope, or cash in

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO Owen Farrell seems like he may have called time on his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 2 years ago

Dean’s unbeaten Knights surge on at summit

JAPAN ROUND-UP By BEN JAYCOCK Saitama Wild Knights continued their rampaging start to the Japan Rugby League One season with an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 2 years ago

No rush to get Tuilagi involved

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Something of a big deal was made last week about the fact that, a matter of days...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Schools / Universities

/ 2 years ago

Mapletoft out to build next generation

By BEN JAYCOCK As England’s U20s side prepare for the upcoming Six Nations, head coach Mark Mapletoft insists that the development...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Sharks confirm they are keen on Wales flyer

Sale have confirmed they have spoken with Wales wing Mason Grady, a target for up to four English clubs. The 21-year-old,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 2 years ago

Farrell to take charge of Lions in 2025

Andy Farrell has been named as the British and Irish Lions head coach for the tour to Australia in 2025. Farrell,...

By Nick Powell

Rugby Paper News

/ 2 years ago

Experts Predict the Front-Runners of the HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 Dubai Opener

The HSBC Sevens Challenger Series 2024 — the men’s and women’s parity makeover of the World Rugby’s international 7s series is...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick wants to dominate Six Nations

By ADAM HATHAWAY England boss Steve Borthwick has vowed to put his side back on the Six Nations map and leave...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Lawes looks like leaving

Northampton are struggling to hold on to Courtney Lawes. The 34-year-old former England flanker, who retired from international rugby after the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 2 years ago

McRae proud to be top of the pile

By BEN JAYCOCK Dorking winger Toby McRae proudly ended 2023 as the top try scorer in the sport. The 25-year-old scored...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Freeman sets his sights on England

By PAUL REES Tommy Freeman has taken inspiration from club colleague Alex Mitchell as he strives to make England’s Six Nations...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Pepper the shining star for Falcons as they battle hard

By PAUL REES Newcastle have had little to smile about this season, but Guy Pepper has added some spice to the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Ruddock puts his son in the frame

Former Wales Grand Slam coach Mike Ruddock hopes Warren Gatland will consider his son, Rhys Ruddock, for an international return this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

Tactical subs are spoiling the game

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK REDUCING the number of tactical substitutes is something I’ve wanted for a long time,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Chessum and Martin were really ‘up for it’, says McKellar

Leicester boss Dan McKellar paid tribute to his young locks Ollie Chessum and George Martin. The Australian said they were “up...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Time for Borthwick to put faith in Itoje

nick cain READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK STEVE Borthwick struck a positive note this week when he made it clear...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Newcastle fail again as Quins march on

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle........................... 3pts Penalties: Connon 36 Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: David 2, Esterhuizen 28, Walker 46, Hammond 55 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team