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It’s time for England to climb out of their self-imposed bunker

BRENDAN GALLAGHER OK, I’ve counted to ten and imagined myself snoozing in a hammock on some Pacific atoll. I am calm...

World Rugby appeal hearing on Tuesday

An appeal against the decision to overturn the red card given to England captain Owen Farrell against Wales will be heard...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Conan will be fit for RWC

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says injured back row Jack Conan will be fit for selection for the World Cup. Conan...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ignore the league tough guys, it’s better to be soft and safe

CHRIS HEWETT Contrary to popular belief, there are still differences between the two codes of rugby. Union still has its flankers...

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What a mess, all RFU’s own doing

RATHER than act like gentlemen and play by the rules, England seem to think they can manipulate them for their own...

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Alarming indiscipline

A WIN is a win, but England’s indiscipline is alarming a few weeks out from the start of the Rugby World...

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England must get the ball to the wide men

FOR four years, Sir Clive Woodward in his matchday analysis in his newspaper column always states that the coaches pick the...

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Tigers turn to Du Plessis for World Cup cover

NEWS EXTRA LEICESTER Tigers have brought in Petrus du Plessis as their interim scrum coach. The South African will remain in...

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Dream Team with Scott Rawlings

Scott Rawlings, the long-serving Fylde, Lancashire and former England counties, Manchester and Longton centre, chooses the best XV he has played...

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This rugby apartheid must stop

Rugby Matters I WAS going to write 1,500 words of incredulous, outraged fury over the Owen Farrell decision but frankly my...

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Campese: Union and League are swapping sports

Australian legend David Campese is concerned that rugby union is starting to mimic traditional rugby league and is a poorer sport...

By Nick Powell

New twist in Farrell tackle saga as World Rugby launch appeal

World Rugby have lodged an appeal against Tuesday’s independent judicial committee (IJC) decision to rescind Owen Farrell‘s red card for a...

By Nick Powell

Major blow as Farrell set to miss Argentina

By BEN JAYCOCK at Twickenham Captain Owen Farrell could miss England’s World Cup opener against Argentina after being sent off in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

England & Wales hit by injury concerns

Both England and Wales ended yesterday’s game with injury worries over senior players. Scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet was forced off for...

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Late Ramos penalty denies Scotland in Paris

A Thomas Ramos penalty in the 79th minute denied Scotland a draw in Paris. Replacement George Horne had darted down the...

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Dowson: Pearson will get another chance

By PAUL REES Phil Dowson has backed Tom Pearson to bounce back after winning his first England cap last week and...

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England break cover to glimpse new life

By NICK CAIN England ..............................19pts Tries: Itoje 68 Conversions: Ford 68 Penalties: Farrell 10, 40+2, 42; Ford 76 Wales.................................. 17pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

At last! The old hands finally agree to come to the party

BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fired up: Jamie George found his second wind when England were on the ropes I THINK it’s the Buddists...

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Charity try relay finishes in style at Twickenham

The Longest Try concluded yesterday afternoon at Twickenham to round off the rugby relay in support of the Motor Neurone Disease...

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Ramos steals it as Scotland go close

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER France............................. 30pts Tries: N’tamack 31, Penaud 42, Ollivon 43 Conversions: Ramos 32, 43, 44 Penalties: Ramos 7, 22,...

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Russell has been captain for a long time – Hogg

By BEN JAYCOCK Finn Russell captained Scotland for the first time last weekend in their win over France and former teammate...

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Key areas England must find answers

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk SO England boss Steve...

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Vailanu grabs double for dominant Tonga

Tonga.................28 Canada................ 3 TONGA ran in four tries and survived a sending off early in the second half in a dominant...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Playing in both hemispheres helps Springboks – Le Roux

1995 Rugby World Cup winner Hennie Le Roux feels South Africa have had the best of both worlds in having their...

By Nick Powell

Borthwick decides to see the positives

By BEN JAYCOCK at Principality Stadium Steve Borthwick remained positive after seeing his England team get well beaten by an inexperienced...

By The Rugby Paper Team

24 teams likely to line up at USA 2031

EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin has revealed that they plan to go big in America in 2031...

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Fagerson fear mars Scotland fightback

By GARY FITZGERALD Scotland ..................................................25pts Tries: Graham 46, Schoeman 57, Cherry 67 Conversions: Russell 47, 58 Penalties: Russell 4, 76 France..........................................................

By Gary Fitzgerald

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Cipriani gets ready for life in the jungle

ON THE BLINDSIDE Danny Cipriani is set to thrust himself back into the spotlight after signing a six-figure deal to join...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Gold adds his experience to the Blue Bulls

ON THE BLINDSIDE Former Bath boss Gary Gold is back in coaching after agreeing to join Jake White’s coaching staff at...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Burns has his eye on media

ON THE BLINDSIDE Freddie Burns says he would love to move into the media if he calls time on his career...

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Dream Team

/ 2 years ago

Dream Team with Cam Neild

The former Sale Sharks, Worcester & Glasgow flanker chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Eifion Lewis-Roberts...

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Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

Crowds need to be part of the action

CHRIS HEWETT THE best part of 84,000 spectators congregated at “The G” for last weekend’s Bledisloe Cup contest in Melbourne, which...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Smith’s backing Cov to get better

Coventry secured their highest ever finish in the Championship last season and young second row George Smith knows there’s added pressure...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

At last! Spain show us what they can do

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S BEEN a bittersweet roller coaster five or...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

The time that Dixon bolted out of the blue

RUGBY MATTERS Bolters seem to be less common in top rugby these days but as teams finalise their World Cup squads...

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Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Top Cat: charisma, sermons and style

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW IF ONLY Mark Twain had been born half a century later, on the...

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Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Norton never forgot his friend Murdoch

PETER JACKSON Tane Norton never lost sight of one image from his first UK tour as an All Black, that of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

Online Casinos Invested in Rugby Fans: Here’s How

With online casinos and bookmakers expanding into sports sponsorship, rugby teams are not being left in the dust. Instead, these platforms...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Series 3, Episode 2: Ireland’s World Cup Prospects with Willie Anderson

As we continue our overview of how the major nations are shaping up for the World Cup in France later this...

By Nick Powell

Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

How the All Blacks can line up for the Rugby Championship

The All Blacks have announced their 36-man squad for The Rugby Championship, which includes seven newcomers to the surprise of the...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Humphreys backing Plumtree to play major role for Wales

By BEN JAYCOCK Wales forwards coach John Humphreys says that new signing Taine Plumtree from New Zealand could play a big...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

England can go all the way, says Ojo

By BEN JAYCOCK Topsy Ojo believes England have a great opportunity in the World Cup to go deep in the tournament...

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Letters

/ 2 years ago

Amateur game in need of extra help

“PLEASE Sir! Can I have some more?” Oliver Twist’s plaintive cry in Dickensian times. Now, in the 21st century it is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 2 years ago

Dream Team with Mouritz Botha

The former Bedford, Saracens, Sharks, Newcastle & England lock, chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Tendai...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Wales still hopeful for Faletau’s return

NEWS EXTRA WALES say No.8 Taulupe Faletau remains in contention for the World Cup as he battles a calf injury. Faletau...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Bemand takes reins of Ireland women

NEWS EXTRA FORMER England attack coach Scott Bemand has become head coach of the Ireland women’s team. Bemand, 44, joins on...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

All Blacks pull Wallabies apart

By BEN JAYCOCK Australia.............................. 7pts Tries: Valetini 7 Conversions: Gordon 8 New Zealand .................. 38pts Tries: Frizell 3, Taylor 34, Jordan...

By The Rugby Paper Team