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Welsh Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Shoulder injury blow for Griffin

WALES and Bath prop Archie Griffin is set to be out for a “considerable” period after having surgery on a shoulder...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welsh Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Shoulder injury blow for Griffin

WALES and Bath prop Archie Griffin is set to be out for a “considerable” period after having surgery on a shoulder...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Welsh Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Shoulder injury blow for Griffin

WALES and Bath prop Archie Griffin is set to be out for a “considerable” period after having surgery on a shoulder...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’

Warren Gatland is to remain in charge for the 2025 Six Nations following a review into Wales’ slump but has been...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Handre Pollard: My future still up in the air

By Paul Rees Handre Pollard is out of contract at the end of the season and Leicester hope a strong showing...

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Letters

/ 5 months ago

Penalise collapsing mauls in open play

THE officiating at the maul needs to be reviewed. When are referees going to penalise collapsing mauls in open play? Twice...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 5 months ago

Hellfire Corner gives a warm welcome to all

Rugby Matters by Brendan Gallagher - A weekly look at the game's other talking points Rugby was undergoing a massive boom...

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Features

/ 5 months ago

YOUNG GUNS

KEALAN FREEMAN-PRICE GLOUCESTER HOOKER Kealan Freeman-Price recently made a bold switch from back row to hooker but the Gloucester forward is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 5 months ago

Jack Crowley or Sam Prendergast – Who is Ireland’s true number one fly-half?

Much has been made of Sam Prendergast’s recent arrival on the international scene, with fans and pundits alike quick to point...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

England were not too far off – Henry Slade

By Mark Stevens Henry Slade believes England deserved more credit for their performances this autumn, insisting it was ‘small margins’ that...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Joe Heyes determined to prove himself at the top level

By Jon Newcombe Joe Heyes has used the hurt of missing out on a place in England’s Autumn Nations Series squad...

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International Rugby

/ 5 months ago

Tommy Freeman is happy to have a crack at centre

By Paul Rees Tommy Freeman has started all of England’s internationals this year on the wing but fancies having a crack...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

My British & Irish Lions team are ready for take-off

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week... There is a view that picking a Lions Test team almost...

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Premiership

/ 5 months ago

Gabriel Ibitoye must grab chance – Matt Banahan

By Jon Newcombe Matt Banahan is looking forward to watching Gabriel Ibitoye press his England claims during the upcoming European window....

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Chris Hewett

/ 5 months ago

Oh, for a one-stop TV shop for the lot

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Gogglebox: Bath taking on La Rochelle on Friday night PICTURE: Getty Images HERE’S a brain teaser: if...

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Miscellaneous

/ 5 months ago

Get rid of the regions and call for Cotter, says Ring

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW MARK Ring never thought Welsh rugby would come to this; their four regional...

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Features

/ 5 months ago

All eyes now set on 2025

Paul Rees looks forward to what happens next in the international arena after a demanding Autumn Series Coming man: Sam Prendergast...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Schools pay tribute to former student

■ By BEN JAYCOCK PROMISING rugby player Johnny Reynolds tragically passed away a year ago and in recent weeks his former...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Call to double number of Lions tours

Podcast ■By CAMERON STEPHENS AUSTRALIAN rugby commentator Sean Maloney believes the British & Irish Lions tour should shift to touring every...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Why Tomos Williams should be a British & Irish Lion

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Over recent years, some high-profile names have been joining the Gallagher Premiership. Finn Russell, Waisea Nayacalevu,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Autumn Nations Series grades for each team

By Charlie Elliott No one could have expected some of the results that happened over the Autumn Nations Series, with Australia...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

The best XV of the Autumn Nations Series

By Charlie Elliott After an Autumn filled with drama, where underperformances from home nations were compounded by Southern Hemisphere brilliance, here...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Joe Schmidt: We’ll give Lions a real test

By Brendan Gallagher Australia coach Joe Schmidt is optimistic about the Lions challenge next summer after pushing Ireland all the way...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Saints are looking to kick-start campaign

By PAUL REES Raring to go: Fraser Dingwall in action for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images Ulster have signed Northampton No.8 Juarno...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

150th party nearly ends in tears for sloppy Irish

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland............................... 22pts Tries: van der Flier 23, Doris 49, G McCarthy 73 Conversions: Prendergast 50, Crowley 74 Penalty:...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Joe Schmidt gets the Aussies bouncing

By Peter Jackson For far too long yesterday, Joe Schmidt threatened to send his protege off on Lions’ business accompanied by...

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Features

/ 5 months ago

Springboks going to need a bigger trophy cabinet …

Peter Jackson looks back on a season where, once again, South Africa proved to be the best team on the planet...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Scotland must not waste potential

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... An assessment of where Scotland and England are after the autumn series,...

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Features

/ 5 months ago

Time for big guns to deliver in the Six Nations

PAUL REES ASSESSES THE FORM OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, FRANCE, WALES AND ITALY IN THE BUILDUP TO THE SIX NATIONS ENGLAND Result:...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Gemma staying positive on the long road to recovery

■ By JON NEWCOMBE MADE of the strongest stuff, Gemma Hill is every bit as tough as the ‘Steelmen’ she looks...

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Features

/ 5 months ago

OSCAR WILSON

YOUNG GUNS SARACENS CENTRE Oscar Wilson hopes to make it onto Mark Mapletoft’s radar this season and then make the transition...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Greening and Byrne join head injury lawsuit

NEWS EXTRA BRITISH and Irish Lions Lee Byrne and Phil Greening are among 390 rugby union players taking part in the...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Beard’s injury blow for Wales

NEWS EXTRA WALES and Ospreys second row Adam Beard will miss the start of the 2025 Six Nations because of a...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Ireland vs Australia – Autumn Nations Series Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports As Ireland prepares to host Australia this Saturday, both teams are coming off contrasting results. Under...

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Welsh Rugby

/ 5 months ago

Brackla RFC: A hidden gem in Bridgend‘s vast rugby landscape.

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports “The fact of being an underdog changes people in ways that we often fail to appreciate....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

The most surprising results of the Autumn Nations Series

By Charlie Elliott A combination of strong teams underperforming and perceived ‘weaker’ teams overperforming has resulted in a lot of shocks...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

A look at Liam Belcher – Wales’ future hooker?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Often referred to as the heartbeat of the pack, the hooker position is vital to the...

By Cam Stephens

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: England trio impress in final game of disappointing campaign

By Charlie Elliott England managed to salvage some dignity in their final game against Japan, while Australia failed to continue their form over the...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Eddie Jones fires back at Danny Care as Steve Borthwick vows to persist with blitz

By Tom Jeffreys In typical Eddie Jones fashion the Japan head coach, following his side’s 59-14 defeat to England on his...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Scotland vs Wallabies – Match Betting Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports As Australia head to Murrayfield in pursuit of a clean sweep in the autumn series, both...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Bristol Bears’ fitness not in question – Pat Lam

By Jon Newcombe Bristol boss Pat Lam has absolutely no concerns over the fitness of his players in the wake of...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 5 months ago

Nic White: We’ll make it hard for the Lions

By Mark Stevens On the rise: Nic White in action for Australia PICTURES: Getty Images Nic White believes Australia have sent...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Shadow of Eddie Jones still hangs over Steve Borthwick – England vs Japan Preview

By Adam Hathaway PREVIEW... England v Japan Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Steve Borthwick is in the ultimate no-win situation...

By The Rugby Paper Team