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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Arundell drives England revival

By NICK CAIN England ..............................71pts Tries: Arundell 20, 30, 48, 60, 69; Dan 24, 45; Rodd 35, Smith 40, 77; Willis...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Brilliant Ford has the drop on Pumas

From ADAM HATHAWAY England, down to 14 men within three minutes of the kick-off, put in a performance of guts, determination...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

When you go down to 14, it’s flight or fight… and England fought

BRENDAN GALLAGHER SOMETIMES a little adversity does you good and it certainly sparked a reaction from England in Marseille last night....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Sarries fight to keep hold of big stars

BY NEIL FISSLER Saracens are looking to head off potential interest in some of their big-name stars out of contract at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Series 3, Episode 5: Argentina’s World Cup prospects and Farrell and Vunipola bans with Marcelo Bosch

Following their respective suspensions, Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup this year as England‘s...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Wainiqolo: ‘We can’t wait to face England’

Fijian winger Jiuta Wainiqolo says his side are relishing the chance to face England this Saturday and put right some of...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Skipper Lawes makes 100th appearance as May returns

Courtney Lawes will captain the England team against Fiji as he becomes only the fifth English player to reach 100 test...

By Nick Powell

Rugby World Cup

/ 2 years ago

Not again! Vunipola red adds to misery

By ADAM HATHAWAY in Dublin Maro Itoje admitted England have to clean up their act after Billy Vunipola’s red card sent...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 2 years ago

Time is running out for chaotic England

By NICK CAIN Ireland............................... 29pts Tries: Aki 8, Ringrose 38, Lowe 55, Hansen 65, Earls 73 Conversions: Byrne 9, Crowley 74...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 2 years ago

Cowan-Dickie ruled out

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie will miss this autumn’s World Cup in France with a shoulder injury. Newcastle’s Jamie Blamire and Saracens...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Fazzball too much for Jekyll and Hyde team

BRENDAN GALLAGHER Saracens might still be searching for their European mojo but domestically they were in regal form Sunday as the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Haskell: Billy can still star for England

By BEN JAYCOCK James Haskell feels the door could be open for an international recall for his former England teammate Billy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Vunipola poised to stay at Saracens

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Billy Vunipola could signal his intent to fight for his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

Three Booming News That Shook the World of UK Rugby

Rugby has always been and will be one of the most popular sports in Britain. But what is up with it...

By Sam Emery

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

55,000 see Saracens secure top-two finish

By PAUL REES Saracens .......................... 36pts Tries: Lozowski 7, Tompkins 12, Christie 36, Maitland 56, Itoje 65 Conversions: Farrell 8, 13,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Vunipola: We just want to get better

Billy Vunipola says Saracens are focused on getting better after their victory against Harlequins ensured they would be at home in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Vunipola has his eye on Japan

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Options: Vunipola Saracens No 8. Billy Vunipola has been looking to see what options are...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

George looking good for England

Mark McCall revealed after Saracens win over Bristol that hooker Jamie George looks likely to be available for England selection in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Not again! Chiefs lose star player to France

By NEIL FISSLER Exeter Chiefs are this week set to confirm the player drain away from Sandy Park will continue with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 2 years ago

England and All Blacks name teams for Twickenham showdown

England and New Zealand have named their teams for the much-anticipated game the pair are set to play this Saturday. Manu...

By Nick Powell

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 years ago

England change five for must-win Japan clash

Eddie Jones has switched a third of the starting XV that lost to Argentina last week as he looks to earn...

By Nick Powell

Dream Team

/ 3 years ago

Dream Team with Simon Uzokwe

Simon Uzokwe, the Ealing Trailfinders and former Newcastle Falcons back row, chooses the best XV he has played with or against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 3 years ago

Dream Team with Antonio TJ Harris

The Jersey Reds and former North Otago, Bedford, Nottingham & Wasps hooker, chooses the best XV he has played with or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 3 years ago

Dream Team with Nick Auterac

Nick Auterac, the Edinburgh prop and former Saracens, Bath, Harlequins and Northampton player, chooses the best XV he has played with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Dombrandt urges Quins to aim high

By ADAM HATHAWAY No.8 Alex Dombrandt admits Harlequins did not set the bar high enough last season and got trapped into...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Lawes the enforcer as England take series

By NICK CAIN Australia............17pts Tries: Wright 25, Fainga’a 66 Conversions: Lolesio 26, 67 England ..............21pts Penalties: Lolesio 31 Tries: Steward 40+1,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Farrell’s boot sets up Sydney decider

From Adam Hathaway in Brisbane Eddie Jones labelled Owen Farrell the best competitor he has ever seen after the inside-centre booted...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

All square as England bring down Wallabies

By NICK CAIN Australia............17pts Tries: Tupou 37, Kerevi 48 Conversions: Lolesio 39, 50 Penalties: Lolesio 54 England ............25pts Tries: B Vunipola...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 3 years ago

Great to see England find another level – Guscott

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WHAT a fantastic turnaround it was by England in Brisbane, and I love the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

England’s big names stand up and deliver

PAUL REES Leading the charge: Ellis Genge Billy Vunipola PICTURES: Getty Images It was a night when all that mattered for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Lawes captains England for Australia opener

Courtney Lawes has been named England captain ahead of Owen Farrell, with the latter starting for the first time since November....

By Nick Powell

International Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Eddie Jones: Billy Vunipola’s final display clinched spot in squad

Eddie Jones credited Billy Vunipola's performance in the Premiership Final as earning his place in England's squad for their tour of...

By Nick Powell

International Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Care and Vunipola set to return for Australia tour

Danny Care and Billy Vunipola moved in line for first capped appearances since November 2018 and March 2021 respectively, after they...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Sarries stars return for London derby semi-final

Maro Itoje makes his 150th club appearance as Saracens have reverted to naming their strongest possible side to face champions Harlequins...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Big guns starting to fire for Saracens

By TOM BRADSHAW Gloucester ........15pts Tries: Singleton 31, Rees-Zammitt 74 Conversions: Twelvetrees 74 Penalties: Hastings 43 Saracens ..........44pts Tries: Davies 8,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Malins the master as Saracens march on

By ROGER PANTING Worcester ........16pts Tries: Howe 78 Conversions: Searle 78 Penalties: Smith 13, 26, 38 Saracens ..........38pts Tries: Malins 4,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Proving the doubters wrong fuels Vermeulen

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Saracens v Exeter Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium EXETER have played in the last six Premiership finals,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Falcons thwarted by Goode’s masterclass

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle ........21pts Tries: McGuigan 4, 53 Conversions: Haydon-Wood 5 Penalties: Haydon-Wood 18, 22, 28 Saracens ..........36pts Tries: Woolstencroft...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Woolstencroft in for long haul at Sarries

By DANIEL GALLAN SARACENS hooker Tom Woolstencroft is on the cusp of something special. There’s been no indication from Eddie Jones...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Saracens v Gloucester: Sarries must be wary of ‘dangerous’ Gloucester

Despite being seven points ahead and two places above their opponents, Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall says they are facing...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Eddie finds the C-word is big help for England

NICK CAIN THE biggest improvement in Eddie Jones‘ management of the England squad has been his recognition that competition for places,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Isiekwe aims to upset his Saints fans

By GARY FITZGERALD PREVIEW... Northampton Saints v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens NICK Isiekwe relishes his return to Franklin’s Gardens...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Saracens run riot in hot pursuit of leaders

Saracens ..........61pts Tries: Lewington 5, 38; B Vunipola 11, 52; Goode 14, Tompkins 21, Isiekwe 29, Earl 47, Malins 61 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Billy close to return for Sarries as knee improves

By GARY FITZGERALD BILLY Vunipola is back on track to return to the Saracens front line and has remained upbeat and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

European Challenge Cup

/ 3 years ago

Billy blow makes bad day worse for Sarries

By GARY FITZGERALD Saracens ..........18pts Tries: Goode 13, Christie 26 Conversions: M Vunipola 27 Penalties: M Vunipola 42, 57 Edinburgh..........21pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team