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Welsh warrior bows out in style

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Rugby – even thoroughly modern professional rugby – sometimes proves it still has at least a little...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Scotland in pursuit of England lock Coles

By NEIL FISSLER England lock Alex Coles, in the last year of his contract, is at the centre of a frantic...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership crowds down by 15.6 per cent

By JON NEWCOMBE Gallagher Premiership attendances are down by 15.6 per cent compared to last season’s corresponding matches. The distraction of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Able Evans is enjoying the high life with Quins

By JON NEWCOMBE Jarrod Evans grew up in the Valleys of Wales, a “chalk and cheese” environment to the one he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Wiese set for France

LEICESTER Tigers’ World Cup-winning No.8 Jasper Wiese says his focus is on “giving my all” for the club amid speculation he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Springboks blueprint is way forward -Kay

By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Borthwick will carry on using the “South Africa blueprint” to ensure England repeat their World Cup success...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Moody Jnr wins first cap… in soccer

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER DYLAN Moody has followed in the footsteps of his famous father, former Leicester, England...

By The Rugby Paper Team

My best XV attacking players on the planet

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THIS is a World XV from the 2023 World Cup with a difference, because...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sharks go on attack with Ford in control

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bristol .................................13pts Tries: Caulfield 9 Conversions: Sheedy 10 Penalties: Sheedy 42, 53 Sale .................................... 27pts Tries: Reed 24,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Angus glad to hold his own in back row battle

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Northampton v Exeter Today. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens ANGUS Scott-Young relishes a battle and there are few...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Codling can sense change is in the air

Premiership By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Newcastle v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park THE last time Newcastle defeated Saracens in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

McCall pleased to see Saracens rediscover identity

By JON NEWCOMBE REVITALSED by the return of their large international contingent, Saracens head to Newcastle today on the back of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Domestic structure in need of review

LETTERS MANY seem to believe reaching the semi-finals was sufficient, but given the resources available, England should be consistently in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Leal right to enforce the laws

SURELY it up to the players to know the laws of the game and the referee to enforce them. Therefore, referee...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

It’s better late than never to pick Zach

CHRIS HEWETT IF we’re being harsh – and heaven knows, the Cherry and White flock who congregate on the steps of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

Heartbreak for Scarlets as Van Wyk try steals it

By SIMON THOMAS Scarlets ............23pts Tries: Rogers 17, Elias 68 Conversions: Lloyd 18, 69 Penalties: Lloyd 3, 48, 54 Lions.................. 24pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

Dragons call on Wales cavalry

■By BEN JAYCOCK Preview: Dragons v Leinster Today. Kick-off 1.15pm DRAGONS head coach Dai Flanagan has made nine changes ahead of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

COACH TO COACH

FORMER RICHMOND DIRECTOR OF RUGBY STEVE HILL, FAR LEFT, TALKS TO GISELLE MATHER, DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S RUGBY AT EALING TRAILFINDERS Giselle...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

This diminished Premiership is benefiting no-one

RUGBY MATTERS TIME waits for no man. As the World Cup recedes in the rear-view mirror and we concentrate on the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Tackling an age old problem

ANALYSIS >> PAUL REES SAYS RECENT MEASURES BROUGHT IN TO IMPROVE PLAYER SAFETY ARE ALREADY MAKING A DIFFERENCE Sam Cane last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Wallabies on downward spiral, warns Campese

By BEN JAYCOCK AUSTRALIA legend David Campese has called out the lack of instinctive flair in rugby union and believes the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Evans: Drua helped drive Fiji’s World Cup success

NEWS EXTRA FORMER Harlequins CEO Mark Evans is loving his time in the same role at Super Rugby Pacific side Fijian...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

I’m driven on by the power of psychology

MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER ENGLAND, LEEDS, NORTHAMPTON AND SARACENS FLANKER CALUM CLARK Following many years of study, training, and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 2 years ago

Clermont claim first away win with Urios

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The smile on Christophe Urios’s face said it all, as his Clermont side ended a year-long losing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Evans loving life at flying Fijian Drua

Former Harlequins CEO Mark Evans is loving his time in the same role at Super Rugby Pacific side Fijian Drua, who...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Premiership weekly previews: Round 5

With World Cup stars returning and almost a quarter of the season now completed, the Premiership is already entering a crucial...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Series 3, Episode 16: Mark Evans on RWC format shake-up and World League introduction

In the Rugby Paper Podcast‘s final Rugby World Cup episode, it’s time to zoom out a bit and look ahead to...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Marler: I’m gutted we blew our final chance

By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Marler has labelled England’s campaign in France “a decent journey” but concedes he is “gutted” they “blew”...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

Why refs must still have the final word

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THE World Cup final was always going to be tense, and produce significant talking...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

England’s big names power up Saracens

By ADAM HATHAWAY Saracens .......................... 32pts Tries: Itoje 15, Christie 26, B Vunipola 43, George 53 Conversions: Farrell 16, 27, 44...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

McCall happy gamble pays off

Saracens boss Mark McCall admitted he had taken a punt on picking his returning England internationals but it paid off. All...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Harlequins ease home as Dombrandt calls shots

By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins ....................... 40pts Tries: Riley 16, Lamb 26, David 37, Dombrandt 49, Lynagh 53, Green 75 Conversions: Evans...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Creevy fires Sharks back to winning ways

By LUKE JARMYN Sale .................................... 24pts Tries: Reed 15, 33; B Curry 51, Creevy 69 Conversions: Ford 34, 70 Gloucester ...........................

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Barnes showed why he’s the best

Wayne Barnes retired at the top of his game on Thursday after taking charge of a record 111 internationals, the last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Perfect Pollard was the key difference

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE aftermath of South Africa’s record fourth win in the World Cup final...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

We’re out to build on good start – Jenkins

By MARK STEVENS PREVIEW... Exeter v Bristol Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park Welsh giant Dafydd Jenkins is ready to add his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

McKellar backed for Aussie job

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Leicester Tigers boss Dan McKellar has been backed to become...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Toulon turning their attention to Kinghorn

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Toulon's bid to sign England forwards Lewis Ludlam and Kyle Sinckler is hanging by a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Falcons losing Carreras to France

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Newcastle Falcons have suffered a blow for next season after Argentina winger Mateo Carreras completed...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Red Roses

/ 2 years ago

Red Roses: Marlie Packer

BACK ROW, CAPTAIN Birthplace: Yeovil DOB: 02/10/1989 Community Club: Ivel Barbarians, now known as Yeovil RFC Club: Saracens Red Roses Debut:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Marta try was my favourite moment

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points SO that’s a wrap and after this final...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Lions of Europe would be a fine team to watch

A long time ago I concluded that the self-interest of the Six Nations runs so deep, and they are so frightened...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Young Gun

/ 2 years ago

Young Guns: Yorkshire academy flanker Archie Hurford

BY BEN JAYCOCK Archie Hurford says watching England’s senior players shine at the World Cup has added to his motivation to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

News Extra

/ 2 years ago

All Black Savea crowned world’s top player

NEW Zealand No.8 Ardie Savea was crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year on Sunday. Savea scored three tries...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Halfpenny prepares to bow out against Baabaas

Leigh Halfpenny is set to make his final appearance for Wales, as Warren Gatland‘s men prepare to take on a Barbarians...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Venter: South Africa ‘unbelievably blessed’ in World Cup triumph

Brendan Venter feels South Africa benefitted from huge amounts of good fortune on their way to winning a fourth World Cup...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Series 3, Episode 15: RWC 2023 review with Brendan Venter

The sun has set on Rugby World Cup 2023, and in a thrilling finale the Springboks held onto their crown, edging...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Saints earn first victory at soaked Newcastle

By Tom Jeffreys Newcastle………………………………….14 Tries: Stephens 75 Penalties: Connon 10, 26, 59 Northampton Saints……………………16 Tries: Langdon 53 Conversions: Smith 54 Penalties:...

By Nick Powell