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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

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Season is starting for real now says Salvin

PREVIEW Sale v Exeter By BEN JAYCOCK Today. Kick-off 12pm EXETER Chiefs assistant coach Steve Salvin says he “feels like the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Lightning hope England stars strike

PREVIEW Loughborough L v Wasps By BEN JAYCOCK Today. Kick-off 12pm LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning director of rugby Rhys Edwards is hoping for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Kolisi to quit Sharks for long stay in Paris

NEWS EXTRA SOUTH Africa captain Siya Kolisi will join Racing 92 on a multi-year deal after the World Cup in October....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 3 years ago

Are the Springboks on course to defend their World Cup crown in 2023?

As 2022 draws to an end, we’ve seen significant changes take place in international rugby, and with a World Cup on...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

No bigger test than Saracens – Nowell

By PAUL REES Jack Nowell put his injury frustrations behind him in 2022 and is looking for more of the same...

By The Rugby Paper Team

BUCS Super Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Young Guns: Cardiff Met University lock Brandon Harvey

American second row Brandon Harvey was hurt by his country of birth’s failure to qualify for the 2023 World Cup but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

/ 3 years ago

Host Cities Guide: Rugby World Cup 2023 locations

If you’re attending the 2023 rugby world cup it is set to be an absolute corker. The best bookmaker bonuses are...

By Sam Emery

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Cueto sure Borthwick will do a brilliant job

By GARY FITZGERALD In charge: Steve Borthwick coaching Steve Borthwick used to spend his England training breaks sat in an office...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Pearson’s eager to impress new boss

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... London Irish v Saracens Friday December 23. Kick-off 7.45pm It may not have been a year to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Messi has Falcons Pumas flying high

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Newcastle v Sale Friday Decemeber 23. Kick-off 8pm, Kingston Park Brett Connon is hoping for some Messi-like...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 3 years ago

Christmas time and things are in a mess

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As the song goes, it’s Christmas time, a time when everyone is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Aitchison angry at northern exclusion

By IMOGEN AINSWORTH Northern girl: England star Holly Aitchison With the new structure to the Premier 15s not currently including any...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Moody: We can rescue our World Cup dream

By GARY FITZGERALD England's World Cup dreams can still be salvaged if the new head coach keeps an “open mind” over...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Players in Wales face 50% pay cuts

By PETER JACKSON Welsh rugby’s cure to its financial crisis will include pay cuts of up to 50 per cent for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

Furbank ready for Munster challenge

By PAUL REES George Furbank does not yet know who he has to impress to make England’s Six Nations squad after...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 3 years ago

Scotland offer pro contracts to 28

Scottish Rugby have announced 11-month professional contracts for 28 female players. Jade Konkel-Roberts, 29, became the organisation’s first professional female player...

By The Rugby Paper Team