World Cup

Rugby World Cup

/ 2 years ago

It’s heartbreak

England go so close but Springboks steal it From ADAM HATHAWAY Owen Farrell predicted great things for England despite their heartbreaking...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 2 years ago

Gallant England cruelly denied by Boks

By NICK CAIN England ..............................15pts Penalties: Farrell 3, 10, 24, 39 Drop goals: Farrell 53 South Africa .....................16pts Tries: Snyman 69...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

England go with heads held high

PAUL REES England did everything but win. They were ahead after two minutes and held on to the lead until there...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 2 years ago

All Blacks move into the final but this was a sorry mismatch

From NICK CAIN at the Stade de France Argentina............................6pts Penalties: Boffelli 4, 34 New Zealand......................44pts Tries: Jordan 10, 61, 72 Barrett...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

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Paying the price of a lopsided draw

BRENDAN GALLAGHER And there, ladies and gentlemen, we can see the mortal danger of having such a lopsided draw. We may...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Stooke in line for return to Rec

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Former Bath lock Elliott Stooke, below, could return to The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

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Next time, Dupont will take what is his

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED DID the spirit of rugby romance go to meet its maker in the immediate aftermath of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

Kolbe’s magic hidden from view

CHRIS HEWETT AMONG the many mysteries of this World Cup –Why isn’t Patrice Lagisquet coaching a competitive nation? Why doesn’t Ben...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

We’re happy to play without the pressure, says Skinner

EXETER’S supposed season of rebuilding started with the demolition of champions Saracens last weekend and the Chiefs intend to keep on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

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Not enough funding

WELL, I enjoyed a few of the RWC pool matches, but the mis-matches have been eye-wateringly embarrassing. Only nine teams of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 years ago

We need action to halt decline in numbers

THE figures below are from this month. Along with the three attached papers, they help to explain why England fail to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Red Roses

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Red Roses: Meg Jones

Position: Winger, Birthplace: Cardiff - Wales, DOB: 23/10/1996, Community Club: Glamorgan Wanderers, Club: Leicester Tigers, Red Roses Debut: vs New Zealand...

By The Rugby Paper Team

World

/ 2 years ago

Nations come together for event in Spain

By BEN JAYCOCK World Rugby have launched the La Vila International Rugby Cup, a new four-team tournament involving USA, Brazil, Spain...

By The Rugby Paper Team

World

/ 2 years ago

Lasike: USA hunting for diamonds in rough

By BEN JAYCOCK Paul Lasike believes rugby union is slowly growing in the USA but has a long way to go...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Why the final step is often one too many

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER If I had a fiver for every time...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2W

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Clifton fly-half Cozens enjoys mixing playing with coaching

By BEN CONEYBEARE The heroics of George Ford and Owen Farrell at the Rugby World Cup have been a potent reminder...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Young Gun

/ 2 years ago

Young Guns: Leicester second/back row Osian Thomas

Having played rugby in Dubai for three years growing up, non-traditional forward Osian Thomas is hoping his silky handling can set...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 2 years ago

Premiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Two

While England’s upcoming World Cup semi-final showdown with the Springboks holds a prominent place in the minds of English rugby fans,...

By Nick Powell

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/ 2 years ago

Red Roses ease to win in WXV1 opener against Australia

By Tom Jeffreys England………………………………….42 Tries: Botterman 5, Wyrwas 18, Packer 30, 49; Breach 38, Jones 57 Conversions: Aitchison 6, 18, 31,...

By Nick Powell

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Steward in for one of three England changes for South Africa

Freddie Steward has replaced Marcus Smith in one of three England changes for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa,...

By Nick Powell

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/ 2 years ago

Argentina and New Zealand go largely unchanged for semi-final

Argentina have made just one change to their starting line-up for Friday’s semi-final against New Zealand, who have only made two...

By Nick Powell

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/ 2 years ago

Wyrwas set for debut as Red Roses take on Wallaroos

Saracens scrum-half Ella Wyrwas is set to make her first start for the Red Roses in their opening match of the...

By Nick Powell

Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

How To Keep Up To Date With Rugby World Cup 2023

The Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 concludes at the end of October after a gruelling seven weeks of rugby played by...

By Sam Emery

Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

How to Bet on Rugby in Kentucky

Rugby in Kentucky is gaining traction, and so is the practice of betting on the sport. Traditional horse racing venues are...

By Graham Wright

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/ 2 years ago

Fairytale finale for revived Pumas

From NICK CAIN Wales.................................. 17pts Tries: Biggar 14, T Williams 57 Conversions: Biggar 16, 57 Penalties: Biggar 21 Argentina ......................... 29pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Shane Williams

/ 2 years ago

The only way is up for this team

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND IF IT was all a bit of a let down in the end, let’s not...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 2 years ago

Unbelievable! It all ends in Irish tears

By TOM BRADSHAW Ireland............................ 24pts Tries: Aki 27, Gibson-Park 39, Penalty 64 Conversions: Sexton 29, 40 Penalties: Sexton 22 New Zealand...................

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Sorry end for Sexton and his band of brothers as they fall short yet again

BRENDAN GALLAGHER No No No. Not again surely? After 36 years of trying to win a quarter-final Ireland have fallen short...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 2 years ago

Martins: The best moment of my life

Fiji......................23 Portugal .......... 24 FIJI edged into the quarter-finals despite losing a classic encounter to Portugal, who recorded their first victory...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 2 years ago

France put faith in Dupont return

By TOM BRADSHAW PREVIEW... France v South Africa Today. Kick-off 8pm, Stade de France France are preparing for a game of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Saracens keep eye on Carre

ON THE BLINDSIDE Premiership Champions Saracens could re-sign out-of-favour Wales loosehead Rhys Carre for next season. Carre, 25, made eight appearances...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

After Ribbans, Toulon set their sights on Ludlam

ON THE BLINDSIDE Toulon are eyeing a move for England and Northampton back row Lewis Ludlam – who is out of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Sutherland on way to Oyonnax

ON THE BLINDSIDE Scotland and Lions star Rory Sutherland has joined Top 14 new boys Oyonnax, who have had a tough...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

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History backing France

PETER JACKSON For reasons that defy all logic, France have never failed to reach a World Cup final once every 12...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 2 years ago

Injury rules Kabeya out

By SAM JACKSON England flanker Sadia Kabeya has been ruled out of England’s WXV 1 campaign because of a torn hamstring....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Hawkins can’t wait to get going

By MARK STEVENS As one of Exeter’s new kids on the block, Joe Hawkins says the Chiefs are bang on track...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 2 years ago

Banahan: England will reach the semis

By JON NEWCOMBE On the weekend that he started his own international coaching career, Matt Banahan is backing England to reach...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 2 years ago

Tom shows different codes not Poles apart

By BEN CONEYBEARE Representing your country is one of the highest honours any rugby player can hope to receive, so to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 2 years ago

Wallaby exit is all Eddie’s fault -Campo

NEWS EXTRA By NICK POWELL DAVID Campese admits Australia didn’t deserve to get through to the knockout stages of the World...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 2 years ago

England likely to win ugly against Fiji, says Easter

By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON NICK Easter is yet to be convinced by Steve Borthwick’s England, ruling them out of contention for the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 2 years ago

Italy crushed by rampant France

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER France.................................60pts Tries: Penaud 2, 37; Bielle-Biarrey 12, Ramos 21, Jalibert 46, Mauvaka 53, Moefana 63, 75 Conversions: Ramos...

By The Rugby Paper Team