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British and Irish Lions watch: How players chances have changed after this weekend’s Six Nations

10 March 2025 0 comments

After the huge announcement that the British and Irish Lions squad and captain will be revealed in front of thousands of fans at the O2 […]

Fit-again Josh Hodge keen to kick on with Exeter Chiefs

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Josh Hodge is getting a kick out of life at Exeter as the fullback looks to put himself in contention for England’s […]

Dream Team – Josh McNally

9 March 2025 0 comments

Josh McNally, the Cardiff, RAF and former England, Bath, London Irish, London Welsh & Henley lock, chooses the best XV he has played with or […]

Final acts will define England’s season

9 March 2025 0 comments

ANALYSIS >> PAUL REES SAYS THAT, WHILE A FIRST DEFEAT TO ITALY IS UNLIKELY, BORTHWICK’S MEN WILL FACE A STERNER TEST IN WALES ELLIS Genge […]

Larkham delight as Brumbies rule

9 March 2025 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Try time: Declan Meredith dives over to score for Brumbies against Blues and, inset, head coach Stephen Larkham PICTURES: Getty Images BRUMBIES […]

Six Nations: France and Ireland combined 23-man squad

3 March 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Ireland host France this weekend in the Six Nations in the biggest match of the tournament so far. France must win to […]

Lee Blackett’s backing for England pathway plan

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Lee Blackett believes England Rugby have been meticulously developing its resources in a concerted effort to unearth a wealth of hidden gems […]

Six Nations: Barnstorming Tom Curry shows Ben Earl how it should be done

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Being in England camp with Tom Curry has shown Ben Earl what a world class player looks like behind the scenes. Curry […]

Jury’s out on Galthie’s collective approach

2 March 2025 0 comments

WHEN it comes to pivotal matches, Ireland’s clash with France in Dublin on Saturday has it all. It will dictate whether Ireland retain the Six […]

A win’s a win for England? Up to a point, my lord…

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed If England intend to make a habit of winning games on their backsides, they should make a block booking […]

Exeter Chiefs close to deal for Wallaby midfielder Len Ikitau

2 March 2025 0 comments

Exeter look set to sign Australia centre Len Ikitau. The 26-year-old, alongside fellow Wallabies Jake Gordon and Julian Heaven, have been linked with a move […]

Ireland vs France – When two tribes prepare for war

2 March 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees says Saturday’s heavyweight clash between Ireland and France could be the match of the Six Nations The Six Nations threatened to come down […]

England hit back at Rob Baxter’s criticism of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s treatment

27 February 2025 0 comments

England have rejected Exeter boss Rob Baxter’s claim that Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s shoulder surgery was delayed because there were no Rugby Football Union medics on duty […]

I’m glad to be in a ‘beautiful place’ – Tom Curry

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Tom Curry has turned back time to when he was a teenager after his recovery from injury. The back row, outstanding for […]

Ryan Lamb’s backing pair of 10s to be England aces

23 February 2025 0 comments

Jon Newcombe talks to the Plymouth coach who says Fin and Marcus Smith will be in charge for the next two World Cups Ryan Lamb […]

It’s all adding up nicely for Steve Borthwick, says Chris Ashton

23 February 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees talks to the former England winger who says the team’s age profile is looking good to challenge in RWC 2027 Chris Ashton believes […]

Will Joseph leaves Harlequins to sign for Gloucester

23 February 2025 0 comments

England centre Will Joseph will move from Harlequins to George Skivington’s Gloucester at the end of the season. The 22-year-old, whose only England appearance so […]

A Tour de France we’d all love to see for the British & Irish Lions

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher That hardy perennial, the possibility of another Lions Test against France, has poked its head above the frosty surface again after reports […]

All Blacks & Wallabies return to Twickenham

23 February 2025 0 comments

England will aim to avenge last year’s narrow defeats by Australia and New Zealand when they take on both sides in the 2025 Autumn Nations […]

Fin, not Finn, for Lions XV -Chalmers

23 February 2025 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast ■By CAMERON STEPHENS FORMER Scotland flyhalf Craig Chalmers believes it might be best to exclude the ageing Finn Russell in the […]

No pressure on Fin Smith to outdo Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup – Ollie Lawrence

20 February 2025 0 comments

England centre Ollie Lawrence insists Fin Smith is not under pressure to outshine “world-class” Scotland fly-half Finn Russell during a pivotal Calcutta Cup clash at […]

Super Rugby Pacific: Five talking points from opening weekend

17 February 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott One of the best and most entertaining leagues in rugby union returned this weekend, with Super Rugby Pacific continuing to deliver. The defence […]

Six Nations – Alex Mitchell’s Calcutta Cup revenge mission

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Alex Mitchell is on a mission to lay England’s Calcutta Cup bogey to rest after taking lessons from Antoine Dupont. The scrum-half […]

Give Georgia chance to play with the best, urges Richard Cockerill

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Brendan McGilligan Richard Cockerill has called on Six Nations bosses to give developing European nations the opportunity to compete in the elite competition. Now […]

Felipe Contepomi – It will be an honour for Argentina to take on the British & Irish Lions

16 February 2025 0 comments

Joe Santamaria talks to Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi about the challenges of a tour by England – and the Lions The European teams are in […]

Belgium looking good for RWC 2027

16 February 2025 0 comments

As signposted in this column a few weeks back, the four automatic qualifiers from Europe for RWC 2027 were decided in very short order over […]

McKenzie at the double to floor Barrett

16 February 2025 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK DAMIAN McKenzie eclipsed All Blacks flyhalf rival Beauden Barrett as the Chiefs playmaker scored two tries to extract a measure of […]

Super Rugby Pacific 2025: New Zealand’s Dominance Challenged by Rising Teams

12 February 2025 0 comments

By Nemani Nadolo As Super Rugby Pacific enters its 2025 season, New Zealand teams continue to hold the upper hand, but there are signs that […]

Six Nations: Is Fabien Galthie’s position as France head coach in danger?

12 February 2025 0 comments

By Brendan McGilligan All regimes must come to an end. In the week that Warren Gatland decided to call time on his torturous second spell […]

Six Nations Preview – Time for Scotland to make that leap against Ireland

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Scotland v Ireland Today. Kick-off 3pm. Murrayfield It is tempting to pitch Scotland’s clash with Ireland at Murrayfield today as the most […]

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto’s ready to do battle with the British & Irish Lions

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Coach: Joe Schmidt Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has credited Northampton with resurrecting his Test career as he looks forward to a reunion with some […]

Jeremy Guscott: Huw Jones leads way for British & Irish Lions’ early starters

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week The opening round of the 2025 Six Nations was the first opportunity for players from Ireland, […]

Rugby Europe Championship: Georgia on their way to super seven

9 February 2025 0 comments

Rugby Europe Championship By Ben Jaycock Georgia booked their place at World Cup 2027 with a 40-7 victory over the Netherlands. Richard Cockerill’s side ensured […]

England must keep believing

9 February 2025 0 comments

>> PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY STEVE BORTHWICK’S MEN KEEP FAILING TO GRASP THE NETTLE – AND SAYS IT IS NOTHING NEW DAVID Campese is […]

Wood making good at Trailfinders

9 February 2025 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK CANADIAN tighthead Rori Wood has hit the ground running in west London and wants to help Trailfinders to back-toback top-six finishes. Trailfinders […]

Super Rugby Pacific Preview – Superstar Ardie Savea the man to ignite Moana Pasifika

9 February 2025 0 comments

Super Rugby Preview By Ben Jaycock Ardie Savea’s move to Moana Pasifika is the headline transfer and there’s a feeling of optimism for the Pacific […]

Reuben Morgan-Williams: The Overlooked Talent Who Deserved a Shot in Wales’ Six Nations Squad

6 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Throughout the history of Welsh rugby, many memorable scrum-halves have taken the field in the famous red jersey. Gareth Edwards, […]

Gareth Thomas – A Dark Horse for the British & Irish Lions?

3 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports There is a lot of excitement whenever the Six Nations rolls around, but when it’s a Lions year, the intrigue […]

Trevor Woodman: Afolabi Fasogbon has huge future

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees World Cup winner Trevor Woodman is confident Afolabi Fasogbon will fulfil his early promise and become one of the game’s leading tight-head […]

Ex-London Irish coach Jonathan Fisher finds exciting new life Down Under

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees When London Irish went into administration two seasons ago, Jonathan Fisher was among those who suddenly found themselves out of a job. […]

The best Six Nations? Here are my top three

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed The turn of the century was as notable for the things that failed to happen as it was for […]

Saope Soko adds weight to Worthing survival bid

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Zimbabwe international Saope Soko has come out of retirement to help keep Worthing in the National Leagues but since returning he can’t […]

Rugby was a passport to travel the world

2 February 2025 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY MY KENT BRAY THE FORMER HARLEQUINS, QUEENSLAND AND NSW FLY-HALF/FULL-BACK I GREW up in Queensland Country, in a small town called Rockhampton, […]

Cheika to leave Tigers at end of the season

2 February 2025 0 comments

HEAD coach Michael Cheika will leave Leicester Tigers when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 57-year-old, below, took the job last […]

Six Nations – Ireland vs England Betting Preview

31 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will cross the Irish Sea to Dublin to take on the formidable Ireland. Steve Borthwick’s side, the underdogs in […]

Max Llewellyn’s Omission Gives Owen Watkin the Chance to Cement His Place in Wales’ No. 13 Shirt this Six Nations

28 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports I’ll grow to know the road to home in places far away.” Lucky Enough by Zach Bryan was pulsating through my headphones […]

Tommy Freeman – England must rule skies in Dublin

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Focus: Tommy Freeman Tommy Freeman has urged England to rule the Dublin skies next weekend against Ireland – and get their Six […]

Rob Howley stays with Wales but no room for Alex King

26 January 2025 0 comments

Rob Howley will resume his role of Wales attack coach in the Six Nations with Alex King taking no part. King, 50, was appointed by […]

Muddy waters getting muddier

26 January 2025 0 comments

The baffling case of Samu Kerevi’s 20-minute red card during Australia’s romp in Cardiff two months ago provides a stark insight into rugby’s capacity for […]

Damian Penaud in the mood to break his ducks for France

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know Flying high: Damian Penaud scoring for France against Ireland during last year’s Six Nations PICTURE: […]

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