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Aussies give Wales the runaround

29 September 2024 0 comments

■By STEVE RILEY Australia ………37 Wales ……………. 5 AUSTRALIA were too hot to handle, running in six tries to claim an opening round victory and […]

Ireland face tough New Zealand test

29 September 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… New Zealand v Ireland Monday. Kick-off 3am IRELAND take on world champions New Zealand this morning looking to make a statement […]

England A v Australia A at Twickenham Stoop in November

26 September 2024 0 comments

50 Days to go & Family Tickets Available With the rugby season just started, why not see England’s brightest young talent and other top Premiership stars take on Australia. England A […]

Joe El-Abd named England’s new defence coach

26 September 2024 0 comments

Former Bristol and Toulon flanker Joe El-Abd will replace Felix Jones as England defence coach. The Rugby Football Union confirmed 44-year-old El-Abd’s appointment, taking over […]

The Toxicity of the Welsh Rugby media

24 September 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan A massive part of today’s sport is traditional and social media. The two have a symbiotic relationship and thrive on each other. […]

Is Rugby becoming too tactical?

24 September 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan Rugby union is a phenomenal sport with a very loyal fanbase. It is known as a more traditional sport in most parts […]

England have got an ‘amazing’ new coach, says George Skivington

22 September 2024 0 comments

Skivington backing for England’s new coach By Paul Rees George Skivington says England have secured a world class conditioning coach in Dan Tobin who is […]

Aaron Wainwright proves handy on the oche

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Wales star man Aaron Wainwright has turned his attention to another sporting passion as he recovers from surgery. The Dragons No.8 tore […]

Being captain is an honour but won’t change me – Alex Dombrandt

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Alex Dombrandt has vowed captaincy won’t change him as a player or a person after being tasked with leading Harlequins this season. […]

Great to see Christian Wade back

22 September 2024 0 comments

It’s great to have Christian Wade back in the Premiership, with Gloucester. It’s hard to comprehend how such a prodigious talent was allowed to slip […]

Kate Williams clinches historic victory

22 September 2024 0 comments

By James Orpin Wales ………….. 31 Australia…….. 24 Wales beat Australia in dramatic fashion with Kate Williams going over in the final play to record […]

Despite bankruptcy, USA Sevens are in good shape

22 September 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock talks to Mike Friday about his ten years with USA Sevens – and watching son Lucas Mike Friday recently called time on his […]

Conor O’Shea backing England A to bridge the gap

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock England A return to action in November and RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea feels they have a ‘generational team coming together’. […]

Wallabies push All Blacks to the limit in thriller

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Australia………………………………………………. 28pts Tries: McReight 18, Faessler 36, Paisami 65, Wright 79 Conversions: Lolesio 19, 37, 66, 79 New Zealand………………………………………… 31pts Tries: Jordan […]

Slipper spreads the love as he hits 140 caps

22 September 2024 0 comments

JAMES Slipper has become the most-capped player in Australian rugby history. Loosehead Slipper made his debut against England in Perth back in 2010 and has […]

Wales and Scotland are in the mood to prove themselves

22 September 2024 0 comments

Star: Jasmine Joyce WXV 2 FOLLOWING their bottom-place finish in the Six Nations, Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham has galvanaised his squad and on Friday […]

Jonny was great but Jason made the real difference

22 September 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I MUST admit I get slightly irritated with seeing social media best players posts that seem […]

Easterby looking forward to Ireland job

22 September 2024 0 comments

SIMON Easterby is relishing the chance to lead Ireland when expects Andy Farrell takes a sabbatical to become the British and Irish Lions head coach. […]

Outside centre best for Freeman -Burrell

22 September 2024 0 comments

■By CAMERON STEPHENS FORMER England centre Luther Burrell believes Tommy Freeman is best suited at outside centre and has the attributes to become one of […]

It’s been a challenging year, admits Winnett

22 September 2024 0 comments

■By SIMON THOMAS CAM Winnett admits his meteoric rise over the past 12 months has been mentally challenging. He went into last season as a […]

This time, Mike Brown’s trip ends in smiles

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Mike Brown’s 21st pre-season came with an added sense of déjà vu as he relived his worst nightmare on a Leicester trip […]

Tom Roebuck targets England success

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Ross Heppenstall Winning a maiden England Test cap to top the best season of his career will not be enough for Sale winger Tom […]

Time for Steve Borthwick to prove his worth

15 September 2024 0 comments

Rugby Matters – A weekly look at the game’s talking points By Brendan Gallagher Honeymoon periods are not set in stone and in my estimation […]

Resurgent Irish hit Wallaroos for six

15 September 2024 0 comments

Ireland…………………36 Australia…………….. 10 IRELAND started their season with an impressive six-try win in Belfast with back row Aoife Wafer scoring a try in each half […]

Magic of the Lions will attract record crowd

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know At the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 25 next year, the Lions will shatter all […]

Why are Ospreys letting Booth go?

15 September 2024 0 comments

TOBY Booth achieved more, far more than any other coach in Wales last season. While all around followed the example set by the national team […]

Series 4, Episode 2: Juandré Kruger on unstoppable Springboks and woeful Wallabies

12 September 2024 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast’s microscope moves south of the equator for today’s episode, as in the latest round of the Rugby Championship South Africa wrapped […]

RFU considered move to Midlands, opted to stay at Twickenham

8 September 2024 0 comments

Twickenham chiefs considered moving the home of rugby to the Midlands last year before deciding to stay put and revamp the stadium.

RPA’s Christian Day: Collapsed clubs must pay debts before return

8 September 2024 0 comments

RPA chief Christian Day says collapsed clubs should pay debts to players before returning to the top tiers of the league structure.

Dan Tobin is England’s new strength & conditioning coach

8 September 2024 0 comments

Dan Tobin has been appointed as England’s new strength and conditioning coach following the departures of Aled Walters and Tom Tombleson.

Scarlets sign Australia A prop Archer Holz

8 September 2024 0 comments

Scarlets have signed Australia A and former Brumbies, Waratahs, and La Rochelle tighthead prop Archer Holz.

Canterbury sign centre Kurt Heatherley

8 September 2024 0 comments

National League 2 East side Canterbury have signed 29-year-old former Auckland and Jersey Reds centre Kurt Heatherley.

Intense rivalry which never loses its edge

8 September 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK SOUTH Africa and New Zealand are never far away from being the top one or two in the […]

Lousy law changes are killing the game

8 September 2024 0 comments

WORLD Rugby’s strategy to attract a new, younger, bigger audience to rugby union rests on a totally bankrupt plan currently being implemented through a raft […]

Six-try Scotland too good for Wales

8 September 2024 0 comments

Scotland ……..40 Wales……………14 SCOTLAND cruised to a six-try victory in Edinburgh to make it back-to-back wins over Wales in 2024. Wales led 7-5 at half-time […]

DREAMTEAM

8 September 2024 0 comments

MURRAY M cCALLUM, THE NEWCASTLE AND FORMER SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH AND WORCESTER PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH… 1. Rory Sutherland – One […]

Too much of a good thing can be overkill

8 September 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED “People might think it’s arrogant,” said Rian Oberholzer, the chief executive of the Springbok domain, just the other day, “but we […]

Pumas humble sorry Aussies

8 September 2024 0 comments

Argentina ……67 Australia………25 AUSTRALIA looked to be cruising to victory leading 20-3 midway through the first half before the Pumas ripped them to shreds. Angus […]

I’d fear the worst for Wallabies and Pumas

8 September 2024 0 comments

SO what to make of New Zealand’s proposed tour of South Africa in 2026, in fact it’s more than just a proposal it would appear […]

Nucifora shows the way forward

8 September 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Master: David Nucifora will start work with Scotland in December PICTURE: Getty Images THE 1991 edition of […]

Forthcoming fixtures

8 September 2024 0 comments

Week beginning Sunday, September 8, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 MIDLANDS DIVISION Counties 2 […]

Argentina embarrass Australia in record-breaking victory

7 September 2024 0 comments

By Joe Santamaria Just a week after a 20-19 victory appeared to reinforce Joe Schmidt’s modest Australian rebuild, they were humbled by a second-half Argentine […]

Tomos Williams: Gloucester the perfect fresh start

1 September 2024 0 comments

Wales star Tomos Williams says it was the perfect time to head for England and take up the challenge of a new league with Gloucester.

Leicester Tigers sign Fiji playmaker Ben Volavola

1 September 2024 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of exciting Fiji playmaker Ben Volavola on a one-year contract.

England must find answers …and fast

1 September 2024 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Left in the lurch: England boss Steve Borthwick and, inset, Felix Jones, left, and Aled Walters PICTURES: […]

Round 1 to Boks in battle of the big beasts

1 September 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY South Africa ………………… 31pts Tries: Mbonambi 16, Smith 68, Williams 75 Conversions: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 69, 76 Penalties: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 29, 36, 46, 49 New […]

Once again, the world champs find a way to win

1 September 2024 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER THE scoreline would suggest a classic for the ages, the exuberant commentary team sounded like they were going to explode and the capacity […]

A valiant stand against apartheid

1 September 2024 0 comments

THE name of Jim Roxburgh may not ring many bells for rugby fans up here in the north but the former Australia prop, who died […]

Thousands enjoy biggest event ever held for touch

1 September 2024 0 comments

Touch Rugby BY CHRIS WEARMOUTH YEARS of planning and preparation yielded dividend on and off the pitch for England Touch this summer, as not only […]

Ringer was the fall guy on a day of carnage

1 September 2024 0 comments

RUGBY REVISITED BRENDAN GALLAGHER RECALLS THE TWICKENHAM BLOODBATH AND PAUL RINGER’S DISMISSAL IN 1980 PICTURES: Alamy Grudge match: Bill Beaumont competing for the ball with […]

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