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Test Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Zinzan Brooke “quietly confident” England can beat the All Blacks

ZINZAN Brooke believes that England will be “quietly confident” ahead of Saturday’s Twickenham showdown after watching the All Blacks struggle to...

By Ben Jaycock

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 years ago

Jones sets his sights on beating All Blacks

By GARY FITZGERALD Eddie Jones vowed his men will “go after the All Blacks” as he fixed his sights on a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

DREAM TEAM

HENRY THOMAS, THE MONTPELLIER AND FORMER ENGLAND, BATH & SALE PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST......

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

One-sided games do no favours for anyone

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST DEVOTEES of the union game have spent decades laughing at the idea of the “other code” staging...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

Failing to select a kicker is a major sin

CHRIS HEWETT BACK in the day, rugby had its own version of the Seven Deadly Sins: biting, gouging, bag-snatching, head-stamping, shaving...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

Skiing trip prompted rapid rise to the top

MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER NOTTINGHAM, STADE FRANCAIS, WASPS, DRAGONS & NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF CHARLIE DAVIES I WAS 16 and on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

How Kevin kept 1991 pioneers on right track

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW KEVIN O’Brien grew up within walking distance of Cardiff docks, round the corner...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 3 years ago

Urios falling out of favour as Marti looks at options

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Under pressure: Bordeaux head coach Christophe Urios overseas training and, inset, Laurent Marti PICTURES: Getty Images A...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Womens Rugby World Cup

/ 3 years ago

Women’s World Cup final preview: Kildunne in for favourites England

Saturday will see the playing of the ninth women’s Rugby World Cup final, and with two somewhat unsurprising teams as the...

By Nick Powell

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 years ago

England change five for must-win Japan clash

Eddie Jones has switched a third of the starting XV that lost to Argentina last week as he looks to earn...

By Nick Powell

Podcast

/ 3 years ago

Episode 39 with Sadia Kabeya

Semi-final Saturday of the Women’s Rugby World Cup was a blockbuster occasion as the Red Roses and Black Ferns came out...

By Nick Powell

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 years ago

Boffelli punishes error ridden England at Twickenham

Eddie Jones‘ England endured a dismal start to their Autumn Nations Series as Argentina secured a first victory at Twickenham since...

By Ben Jaycock

Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi has pulled out of the England squad

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Tuilagi set for a huge 10 months, says Jones

By GARY FITZGERALD MANU Tuilagi is in prime physical and psychological condition to give Argentina hell today and provide proof he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

‘I want to prove that I am worth my place’

By GARY FITZGERALD LUKE Cowan-Dickie is bracing himself for another bruising, crunching confrontation with Argentina admitting he feared his Autumn Test...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

It’s time for Eagles to prove their worth

CHRIS HEWETT ANYONE puzzled by a strange squeaking sound drifting in on a soft breeze from Dubai should know the following:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

England’s awkward encounter

PETER JACKSON NO Greek team can have borne quite as many gifts to a World Cup as their Rugby League lads...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

Cheika happy to renew rivalry with his old foe

Landmark victory: Argentina win in New Zealand this summer THE last time Michael Cheika came up against his old mate Eddie...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 3 years ago

England change two for semi-final clash as MacDonald returns

England have made two changes for their crunch game against Canada as they bid to reach a sixth consecutive Women’s World...

By Nick Powell

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 years ago

‘I think I can improve everywhere’ – Dupont

By Paul Eddison Antoine Dupont is the reigning World Player of the Year and captained France to a first Grand Slam...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Benhard puts his body on the line for Irish

By PAUL REES Benhard Janse van Rensburg is in his second season with London Irish and has yet to miss a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 3 years ago

England facing toughest test yet

NICK CAIN England are the favourites to win the Women’s World Cup, but they will only be put to the acid...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Captain Curry expects his Sharks to respond in style

SALE SHARKS captain Ben Curry says today’s top-of-the-table clash at Saracens represents a chance for his side to show their true...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 3 years ago

Sweeney is left carrying the can

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME They always say that hindsight is 20/20 vision, making it easy to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 3 years ago

Waltzing Dempsey’s false step

NICK CAIN Crash ball: Jack Dempsey playing for Australia against Fiji at 2019 World Cup PICTURE : Getty Images The last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Prem clubs show interest in Rubiolo

ON THE BLINDSIDE Young Argentinean back row Pedro Rubiolo is attracting interest from Premiership clubs who are keen on signing him...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Aussies still in market for Eddie

ON THE BLINDSIDE Under fire: Rennie Eddie Jones is winning support Down Under to make a dramatic return to the Wallabies...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Podcast

/ 3 years ago

Wasps demise a ‘very sad situation’ – Fitzpatrick

New Zealand legend Sean Fitzpatrick expressed his sadness as at the news of Wasps going into administration, on this week’s The...

By Nick Powell

International Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Joe Marler to return for The Barbarians

One of the most popular Barbarians of recent years is set to make a stunning return in the Black and White...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

World Cup places are still up for grabs – Jones

By ADAM HATHAWAY Eddie Jones is still searching for a Tom Brady figure to take his England team to the next...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Sharks keen to lure more fans after good start

By PAUL REES Sale are looking at ways of filling the AJ Bell Stadium to capitalise on a strong start to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Carreras can wing in again for Pumas

By PAUL REES Dave Walder expects Mateo Carreras’s fast start to the season to earn the 22-year-old wing a recall by...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Womens Rugby World Cup

/ 3 years ago

Wales ‘have nothing to lose’ in battle with Black Ferns

PREVIEW... ■By BEN JAYCOCK Wales v New Zealand Today. 3.15 am CAPTAIN Siwan Lillicrap returns to the Wales starting XV as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 3 years ago

Canada ready for Italian challenge

Preview Italy v Canada @therugby Today. 12.45 am CANADA will be looking to strengthen their World Cup title credentials as they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest columnists

/ 3 years ago

Happy it’s Hunter who will take on my baton

ROCKY CLARK WORLD CUP WINNER Captain marvel: Sarah Hunter Influential: Marlie Packer What an encounter! It promised to be special and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 3 years ago

Lancaster bombs out Giroud at Racing 92

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Injury concern: France may be without full-back Melvyn Jaminet for the autumn internationals PICTURE: Getty Images The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

New call for brain scans to be annual

By TOM BRADSHAW Professional rugby players should be licensed like boxers and only retain their licence if they pass an annual...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

‘Absolute freaks’ inspiring Arundell

By GARY FITZGERALD HENRY Arundell is hoping to play a leading role with England this autumn inspired by the “absolute freaks”...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Concern as 88 matches in lower leagues are classed as ‘walkovers’

By JON NEWCOMBE The participation crisis affecting local league rugby is showing no signs of abating despite a comprehensive league restructure...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Blow for Jones as Manly chase Seibold

EDDIE Jones is set to suffer another blow to his coaching staff after Manly Sea Eagles launched a bid to take...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Womens Rugby World Cup

/ 3 years ago

Prem XV stars on display for USA

Preview USA v Italy Today, Kick-off 12.45 am USA head coach Rob Cain has included 13 Premier 15s players in his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Womens Rugby World Cup

/ 3 years ago

Hat-trick for Woodman as Black Ferns claim bonus

By MARK DOCHERTY Australia ..........17pts Tries: Terita 13, 28; Wong 16 Conversions: McKenzie 18 New Zealand ..41pts Conversions: Tries: Tries: Ngan-Woo...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Womens Rugby World Cup

/ 3 years ago

Red Roses begin with World Cup record win

By MARK DOCHERTY Fiji........................19pts Tries: Nakoci 31, Donu 40+1, Cavuru 81 Conversions: Cavuru 32, 43 England ............84pts Tries: MacDonald 5, 56,...

By The Rugby Paper Team