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Autumn Internationals

/ 5 years ago

Lagi Tuima makes Red Roses return for second Test against France

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his Red Roses side hoping to finish 2020 unbeaten

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Shaunaugh aiming to burn up the pitches

ENGLAND’s Shaunaugh Brown is putting her career in the fire service on hold to focus on next year’s World Cup. Harlequins...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Luffman is latest Leeds old boy to hit Test level

NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE’S influence in English rugby may be waning on the playing front but, from a coaching...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Threat to Prem as 14 test positive

PREMIERSHIPRugby confirmed 14 positive Covid-19 tests, including ten players, after all 12 clubs were tested a week before the new 2020-...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Powder-puff pack has Wales on the skids and Georgia licking lips

By PETER JACKSON THE last time Wales lost more than six in a row, the head coach in question went on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

This dash for cash could end in a crash

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST If you fancy undertaking a basic English language challenge this Sunday morning – it really shouldn’t take...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

Harlequins lifeline for Sevens expert

Offer: De Carpenter FORMER England Sevens international Richard de Carpenter looks set to be offered a career lifeline with a short...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

Pumas have risen from quarantine slumber in true Edwards style

THERE is so much to enjoy on so many levels about the Pumas’ superb win in Sydney yesterday when they beat...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

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Are there any Rugby Slot Games Available?

Punters say that the sport of rugby is a game for barbarians – played by gentlemen. We don't know if that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

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Guscott column: Wayne Pivac may have to drop Biggar to suit his blueprint

Jeremy Guscott looks at how Dan Biggar figures to be the No.10 in Wayne Pivac's system for Wales

By Jeremy Guscott

Features

/ 5 years ago

Jason’s out to make Britain’s kids healthier

Jon Newcombe talks to World Cup-winning hero Jason Robinson about his latest call to arms Mission: Jason Robinson talks to youngsters...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Maxwell departure adds to Welsh problems

By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ state of flux on the pitch is being replicated in the boardroom with another high-profile figure set...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

Van Dyk signs for Exeter

EXETER CHIEFS have bolstered their prop stocks with South African Maks van Dyk. The 28-year-old tighthead will provide cover when England’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Championship want Sarries to ‘sod off’ says Greenwood

By GARY FITZGERALD Batting for Saracens: Will Greenwood WILL Greenwood claims Championship clubs would be happy to see Saracens go straight...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Wig signs for Tigers

LEICESTER have signed former England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth following his departure from Saracens. The 37-year-old is the Premiership’s record appearance holder,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

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Rugby Matters: Cosmopolitan Harlequins had serious wheels

Black History Month may have ended, but Brendan Gallagher sees no reason to not highlight the speed merchants to don the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

/ 5 years ago

Why New Zealand’s All Blacks have Dominated Rugby

The New Zealand All Blacks have been a force to reckon with in the world of rugby over the years. We...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

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Wayne’s still the man for me but this was so poor

THAT was not good enough from a Welsh rugby team. It’s now five defeats in a row for Wayne Pivac’s side...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Six Nations

/ 5 years ago

Scarratt leads Slam mission

■By SAM JACKSON Skipper: Emily Scarratt will captain England in Sarah Hunter’s absence ENGLAND go into battle seeking a second successive...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Championship

/ 5 years ago

Erasmus’ insults will come back

THE behind-the-scenes 2019 World Cup documentary Chasing the Sun shows footage of South Africa’s head coach, Rassie Erasmus, referring to Ireland...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Ironman Matt demands steel

■By ALEX BYWATER Up for the challenge: Dragons lock Matthew Screech LAST season’s PRO14 Ironman Matthew Screech will bring up a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 5 years ago

World Cup horror show too gruesome to witness

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

Cosmopolitan Quins had serious wheels

RUGBY MATTERS Quins favourites: Andrew Harriman, left, and Peter Mensah PICTURE: Getty Images Black History month officially ended yesterday, along with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Omar has credentials to be Lions’ inside man

By JON NEWCOMBE BRISTOL Bears defence coach Omar Mouneimne would love to be a wildcard pick for next year’s Lions defence...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Gatland closes door on Howley’s Lions tour

By NICK CAIN ROB Howley’s chances of making a fourth tour as the British & Irish Lions attack coach alongside Warren...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

/ 5 years ago

Best Rugby Betting Sites for Rugby Fans

Rugby first appeared in 1830 at an English boarding school. The game gained immense popularity across the UK within a few...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 5 years ago

Dupont at the double in French high five

By ALEX BYWATER France ………………….38pts Tries: Baille 13, Dupont 31, 35, Ollivon 66, Thomas 73 Conversions: Ntamack 14, 32, 36, 67,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Amos keeps big picture in mind after Wales snub

■By ALEX BYWATER Getting up to speed: Hallam Amos HALLAM Amos wasn’t selected by Wales for their autumn campaign, but the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 5 years ago

QEGS’ consistency up with the country’s finest

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools ALWAYS the bridesmaid, never the bride. Well except for one occasion....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Featured

/ 5 years ago

England v Barbarians called off after RFU discover second ‘bubble’ breach

RFU chief executive speaks out on Sunday's clash at Twickenham having to be cancelled

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

Brad proves Gopperth still has years to go

BRAD Thorn, who won a World Cup with New Zealand more than a decade after trousering an Australian Sports Medal for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Blair’s battled his dark times

By GARY HEATLY Recall: Blair Cowan SCOTLAND back row Blair Cowan has battled through the “dark times” and is now on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Los Lelos bolster coaching team for Cup run

FORMER Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys will take on a high performance consultant role with Georgia for the Autumn Nations...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

DREAMTEAM

WAYNE THOMPSON, JUNIOR ACADEMY MANAGER AT HARTPURY COLLEGE AND FORMER BRISTOL, HARTPURY AND ENGLAND U21 PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S...

By The Rugby Paper Team

England flanker James Haskell - What a Flanker author

Features

/ 5 years ago

‘Having an opinion in this day and age is not a good thing’ – James Haskell

Now his autobiography is out, James Haskell is unabating in his value of being himself after adhering to RFU and club...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

New-look Ospreys prop Nicky Smith looks to munch France

Loosehead Smith is back in the Wales squad after being dropped for the Six Nations

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 years ago

Parling: There are so many good qualities in this Wallabies pack

Wallabies forwards coach Geoff Parling discusses the most senior coaching move of his career and early impressions of Dave Rennie

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 5 years ago

Josh Beaumont volunteers to help keep Fylde afloat

Sale lock Beaumont is going back to where it all began to develop a commercial plan outside of his playing commitments

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 5 years ago

Brash? Yes, I don’t want to be boring!

ADAM ELLIS talks to England flanker turned author James Haskell Man of many talents: James Haskell in England action, MMA training...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Queen’s Birthday Honours for rugby quartet

WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones, former skipper Gareth Thomas, ex-head coach Warren Gatland and former England captain Sue Day are among...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Schmidt takes on new role in Dublin

NEWS EXTRA FORMER Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will start a new role next month as World Rugby’s director of rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Parling helps develop Wallabies’ dark side

By NEALE HARVEY Wearing the coach’s hat: Geoff Parling Right: Wallaby bolter Trevor Hosea AFTER establishing his top-flight coaching credentials with...

By The Rugby Paper Team