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Columnists

/ 6 months ago

Jeff Probyn: Red Roses boss John Mitchell’s crowd comment unhelpful

Sometimes, I really can’t understand why some coaches feel they have to play to the crowd and make a point that...

By Jeff Probyn

Women's International

/ 6 months ago

England legend Maggie Alphonsi urges Red Roses to deliver at Women’s World Cup by inspiring the next generation of girls

Maggie Alphonsi is urging the Red Roses to embrace the spotlight at the Women’s Rugby World Cup and deliver by inspiring...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Pete Ryan: Is Tom Wright the best fullback in the world?

Australia have just pulled off a monumental upset over the Springboks. Even though the Wallabies aren’t the formidable force of old,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Pacific Nations Cup 2025: Dates, Where to Watch, Squad Lists & First Round Preview

The 2025 Pacific Nations Cup is set to begin this weekend, with a lot at stake in one of the most...

By Charlie Elliott

Women's International

/ 6 months ago

Women’s World Cup final tipped to smash attendance record for women’s rugby match

Organisers of the Women’s Rugby World Cup expect next month’s Twickenham final to smash the attendance record for a women’s rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Maggie Alphonsi: Red Roses must build a legacy at 2025 World Cup

Maggie Alphonsi has urged England to ensure their home World Cup becomes more than just a tournament win, but a legacy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Ben Kay tells players – Cut out the acting

Ben Kay insists rugby must avoid heading down the same controversial and unhappy “cheating” path that sometimes can affect football. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Pat Lam: Louis Rees-Zammit is chasing glory with Bristol Bears – not the money

Pat Lam insists Louis Rees-Zammit’s move to Bristol for the new season is purely about rugby not money. The 24-year-old British...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Exeter Chiefs coach Dave Walder can’t wait for the big Prem Rugby kick-off

Dave Walder says he’s counting down the days until Exeter Chiefs charge into the new Prem Rugby season. The former Newcastle...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

We’re ready to write a new chapter, says coach

SAMOA HEAD COACH: Mataafa Ramsey Tomokino CAPTAIN: Sui Pauaraisa AT A heartfelt farewell dinner in Apia last week, Lakapi Samoa officially...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

England Women’s World Cup Preview: Lionesses are our inspiration – Ellie Kildunne

England enter their home World Cup as red-hot favourites, with an opportunity to spark a generational moment for women’s rugby, mirroring...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Yapp forced into late change after injury rules out Caslick

Veteran: Ashley Marsters in action AUSTRALIA HEAD COACH: Jo Yapp CAPTAIN: Siokapesi Palu WALLAROOS head coach Jo Yapp has been forced...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Women’s World Cup Preview: Ilona Maher’s Eagles want to kick down door for next generation

Seasoned Trailfinders No.8 Kate Zackary will lead the USA for a second successive tournament. The squad announcement came during a special...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Women’s World Cup Preview: Exeter trio give Canada coach Kevin Rouet reasons to be hopeful

Head coach Kevin Rouet has selected three Exeter Chiefs players in his 32-player squad. With Alex Tessier retaining the captain’s armband,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Cunningham confident

FIJI HEAD COACH: Ioan Cunningham CAPTAIN: Alfreda Fisher Maria FORMER Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham describes his Fiji squad as a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Sisters doing it for themselves

POOL B PREVIEW WALES HEAD COACH: Sean Lynn CO-CAPTAINS: Alex Callender, Kate Williams CO-CAPTAIN Alex Cal-lender has handed her side a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Malcolm highlights the positives

SCOTLAND ONE TO WATCH FRANCESCA McGHIE Dynamic and versatile, with speed and sharp decision-making. Crucial playmaker HEAD COACH: Bryan Easson CAPTAIN:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

We will fight for every minute, vows coach

HEAD COACH: Juan González Marruecos CAPTAIN: Laura Delgado RETURNING Spain are on an upwards trajectory having secured qualification by winning the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

McKenzie sets her sights on reaching quarter-finals

HEAD COACH: Lesley McKenzie CAPTAIN: Iroha Nagata JAPAN head into the World Cup full of momentum on the back of a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Raineri out to go one step further this time

POOL D PREVIEW HEAD COACH: Giovanni Raineri CAPTAIN: Elisa Giordano GIOVANNI Raineri’s squad is packed with experience and ambition, as the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Feleu: We have rebuilt for this

FRANCE CO-HEAD COACHES: Gaëlle Mignot, David Ortiz CAPTAIN: Manaé Feleu FRANCE, ranked fourth in the world, will be looking to brush...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Yaras break their duck

BRAZIL HEAD COACH: Emiliano Caffera CAPTAIN: Eshyllen Coimbra BRAZIL are on the brink of writing a new chapter in their rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

De Bruin puts faith in flexibility

SOUTH AFRICA HEAD COACH: Swys de Bruin CAPTAIN: Nolusindiso Booi SOUTH Africa head coach Swys de Bruin has named a squad...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Paul Rees: Red Bull move could transform the club game after Newcastle takeover

Will the takeover of Newcastle by Red Bull spark a stampede that will change the ownership model in the loss-making Premiership?...

By Paul Rees

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/ 6 months ago

Thorburn backs a two team solution

AS tournament director of the 1999 World Cup, commercial manager of the Ospreys and still the only man to put his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 6 months ago

Young Guns – Ollie Streeter

From back row to tighthead, Ollie Streeter is rapidly emerging as one of England’s most promising young props, though it wasn’t...

By Ben Jaycock

Features

/ 6 months ago

Joe Santamaria: Uruguay closing in on World Cup 2027 spot

Joe Santamaria talks to coach Rodolfo Ambrosio about their potential RWC2027 showdown with Chile Having featured in the first-ever World Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 6 months ago

Sadia Kabeya is ready to have fun as the Red Roses seek World Cup glory on home soil

England rugby star Sadia Kabeya is ready to have fun as the Red Roses seek global glory on home soil. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 6 months ago

Comedy King Chabuddy G announced as new “PR Manager” for the Red Roses

O2, Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, has today announced an unexpected new signing as it appoints self-proclaimed Mayor...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Championship

/ 6 months ago

Rugby Championship Opening Weekend Talking Points: Siya Kolisi at No.8 for the Springboks

The 2025 Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend, and it’s still South Africa and New Zealand setting the pace. The Springboks...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Maggie Alphonsi: Female Inspiration Driving Change On and Off the Pitch

Maggie Alphonsi, the trailblazing England rugby icon, has become a symbol of female inspiration on and off the pitch. A World...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Joe Santamaria: New South American faces in PREM Rugby this season

As the new Prem season draws near and teams begin to finalise their squads, The Rugby Paper takes a look at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Pete Ryan: Freddie Thomas set to be a star of the future for Welsh Rugby

A fresh slate for a proud rugby nation, new faces will be looking to make a massive impact. Steve Tandy will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

British and Irish Lions Chief: No quotas on squad selection

Andy Farrell has been given the green light to pack his squad with Irishman again – if he gets the Lions...

By Adam Hathaway

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/ 6 months ago

Marlie Packer available for World Cup opener

Flanker Marlie Packer will not miss the start of England’s home Women’s World Cup after she was given a one-match ban...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 6 months ago

Australian Rugby cancel Giteau’s Law

Australian rugby officials have announced the removal of the so-called “Giteau’s Law”, which had previously limited the number of overseas-based players...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 6 months ago

Poppy Leitch calls for PWR clubs to work with universities

Poppy Leitch believes her England Students side can plug a crucial gap in the women’s pathway, having previously been overlooked. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

Jeremy Guscott: Once a Lions series is won, it’s hard to go again

The sports science and analysis available in the game now would almost certainly tell us that the Lions were not anywhere...

By Jeremy Guscott

International Rugby

/ 6 months ago

Gladiator Meg Jones gets ready to go to war at Women’s World Cup

England's Meg Jones is polishing her weapons and suiting up to step out in the ultimate gladiator arena this summer. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 6 months ago

England 40-6 France: Ruthless forward power drives Red Roses to victory in final World Cup warm-up

France.................. 6pts Penalties: Bourgeois 35, 43 England .............40pts Tries: Talling 3, Cokayne 15, Muir 37, Jones 47, Davies 74, 77 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

Nick Cain: Wallabies paid price for unprofessionalism during Lions Tour

The Lions are back on the winning trail, but the high stakes surrounding the 2025 tour, whether sporting or commercial, means...

By Nick Cain

Chris Hewett

/ 6 months ago

Chris Hewett: Wallabies make the obvious choice with Giteau Law change

Inevitable. Had to happen. Written in the stars. Quite why the Australian rugby hierarchy spent so long umming and aaahhing about...

By Chris Hewett

Features

/ 6 months ago

Sharks tale will concern 2031 hosts

ON Monday, Major League Rugby announced the winner of their inguaural executive of the year award: Milagros Cubelli, CEO of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 6 months ago

Paul Rees: Money was the theme for the Lions – and that will not change

Paul Rees says that, as the Lions chase every pound, the home unions can't complain if players do the same As...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Invest in sevens to win over US -Friday

■ By BEN JAYCOCK MIKE Friday says poor marketing, an inconsistent domestic competition, and unrealistic expectations surrounding 15s is hindering rugby’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team