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Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Borthwick criticism was dig at Eddie – Marler

By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Marler has backed Steve Borthwick over his forthright condemnation of England’s Calcutta Cup flops. But even the...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Fighting spirit was good to see, says Farrell

Ireland coach Andy Farrell hailed his side’s fighting spirit as they confirmed their status as tournament favourites. “It was a huge...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 years ago

Ireland’s passion play in classic confrontation

BRENDAN GALLAGHER Touts were reportedly asking €1,000 for a ticket outside the Aviva yesterday morning ahead of kick off and frankly,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Russell puts on a show as Scots run riot

By PETER JACKSON Scotland ........................... 35pts Tries: Turner 30, Steyn 51, 58; Kinghorn 71, M Fagerson 79 Conversions: Russell 32, 53...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Shane Williams

/ 3 years ago

Time for real honesty within Welsh set-up

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Returning Wales coach Warren Gatland really knows now the size of the job on his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 3 years ago

Dream Team with Tom Bristow

Tom Bristow, the former Hong Kong, Leicester, London Welsh, Narbonne & Sale prop chooses the best XV he has played with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

All Black half-backs will head to Far East

NEWS EXTRA AARON Smith and Beauden Barrett are the latest New Zealand players to confirm they will play club rugby in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

Young Guns: Sale & England U20s centre Reketi Ma’asi-White

By BEN JAYCOCK Introvert Rekeiti Ma’asi-White is hoping to use the Six Nations U20s experience with England to improve on his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Bracken: Six Nations battle is wide open

By GARY FITZGERALD Kyran Bracken feels the battle for the Northern Hemisphere crown is “wide open” this year and says England...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 years ago

A wonder try, one of the best ever seen in Calcutta Cup history

BRENDAN GALLAGHER And hey presto, Scotland will find themselves ranked five in the world on Monday morning when the World Rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Rampant Romania run in 11 tries to stun Poland

By SAM JACKSON Under pressure: Poland coach Chris Hitt Romania got their Rugby Europe Championship campaign of to fine...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 3 years ago

For France, the battle will start in Dublin

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK It would be an amazing feat if France can do back-to-back Grand Slams, or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 3 years ago

World Rugby must now lead by example

IN his column last week, Jeff Probyn presents a very persuasive argument that, whatever steps are to be taken to reduce...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 3 years ago

With this record, it’s time Sweeney headed to the exit

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Bill Sweeney will be looking over his shoulder as the Six Nations gets...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 3 years ago

Give Bill a break – he’s the best man for the job

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I really cannot understand why so many people within our game seem...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Italy great Parisse to call time this summer

NEWS EXTRA FORMER Italy captain Sergio Parisse will retire at the end of the season. The 39-year-old previously announced he would...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 3 years ago

Two fliers who can light up Borthwick’s England

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Everyone has questions about England, and no-one knows what to expect from Steve Borthwick‘s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

Pride and prejudice central to Eddie’s tale

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST JANE Austen lived in Bath, amid the same Georgian splendour as a certain Bruce Craig, albeit not...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

Why Joe deserves a decent break

CHRIS HEWETT “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” These words, or something like them,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Sharks fear the cap won’t fit for Tuilagi

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler On his way: Manu Tuilagi looks set to leave Sale SALE...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Chiefs keen to keep Nowell as exodus goes on

Exeter Chiefs are stepping up attempts to keep England and Lions winger Jack Nowell as they bid to stem the haemorrhaging...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 3 years ago

Dream Team with Jonny Roddam

Jonny Roddam, the former Harlequins, Sale, Doncaster, Sedgley Park & Fylde hooker and current head of boys sport at Kirkham Grammar...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 3 years ago

McConnochie heads ‘home’

Ruaridh McConnochie says that it has been a ‘childhood dream’ to play for Scotland. In that event, some may find it...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Red Rose ace Dow makes bow for Quins

PREVIEW Harlequins v Gloucester-Hartpury Today. KO 2.30pm ENGLAND flyer Abby Dow makes her debut today as Harlequins look to topple unbeaten...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 3 years ago

France must wait for Meafou

Remember last year’s Patrick Schickerling incident? When Exeter’s Namibian front row thought he had qualified to play for England through residency,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Jones in sensational Australia appointment

Eddie Jones has been appointed as Australia‘s head coach with immediate effect, with Dave Rennie sacked to make way for the...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Townsend in line to take over at Tigers

By NEIL FISSLER Leicester Tigers have held talks with Scotland boss Gregor Townsend about taking over at Welford Road next season....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Pollard pleased to play his part

WORLD Cup-winning fly-half Handre Pollard was pleased to play his part with 14 points for Tigers. He said: “It’s always special...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Pumas prop Sclavi breaks Ulster hearts at the death

By KEVIN FALLON La Rochelle ....... 7pts Tries: Sclavi 80 Conversions: Hastoy 80+2 Ulster .................. 3pts Penalties: Doak 63 SPRINGBOK No.8...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Young Gun

/ 3 years ago

Young Guns: London Irish hooker Calum Scott

YOUNG GUNS LONDON IRISH HOOKER Calum Scott was this week called up to England’s U20s Six Nations squad and the London...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Sims joins Quins as transfer business heats up

By BEN JAYCOCK During a busy week of transfers in the Premier 15s, Harlequins have signed loosehead prop Hannah Sims from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Moody defiant in battle against brain tumours

Lewis Moody shared the inspiration and goals of his charity as they continue their goal of raising awareness in the fight...

By Nick Powell

Challenge Cup

/ 3 years ago

Davidson makes history in Scarlets vs Cheetahs

Scotland‘s Hollie Davidson is set to lead the first ever all-female officiating team in a men’s European rugby match this Friday....

By Nick Powell

Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

Ireland and France – Top Favorites to win the 2023 Six Nations

The annual rugby competition known as Six Nations gathers more and more interest among sports fans. The six participating nations –...

By Nick Powell

Podcast

/ 3 years ago

Season 2 Episode 1 – Picking an England XV with Lewis Moody

Happy new year! The Rugby Paper Podcast is back for its second season, and at the turn of World Cup year,...

By Nick Powell

Six Nations

/ 3 years ago

What to expect from Guinness Six Nations hospitality experiences at Twickenham Stadium

The 2023 Guinness Six Nations is a historic tournament globally recognised for its rivalries and passionate supporters. It is hard to...

By Sam Emery

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Bath hope Russell can be catalyst for success

By GARY FITZGERALD Finn Russell has “bought into the Bath dream” according to the man hoping the mercurial Scotsman can help...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Dream Team

/ 3 years ago

Dream Team with Paul Hill

Paul Hill, the Northampton Saints, England and former Leeds prop, chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Carreras helps to demolish Leicester

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Newcastle........................ 45pts Tries: Carreras 13, 35, 37; Chick 27, Blamire 52, Moroni 74 Conversions: Connon 14, 36, 38,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Scotland star Jade blazing trail for next generation

By CAMERON STEPHENS Leading by example: Jade Konkel-Roberts ‘Trailblazer’ Jade Konkel-Roberts believes the task for the current crop of Scotland players...

By The Rugby Paper Team