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Autumn Internationals

/ 7 months ago

A Shootout For Wales’ Six Nations Fly-Half Taking Place Down West

The number ten jersey is exceptional in Welsh rugby. There have been many sensational players that have worn the legendary number....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 7 months ago

WXV triumphs ideal World Cup preparation for England, says captain Marlie Packer

Marlie Packer has underlined the importance of England’s last two WXV campaigns as the countdown continues towards a home World Cup....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 7 months ago

Harry Potter named in Australia squad for Autumn Internationals

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and former Leicester wing Harry Potter has been named in Australia’s squad for their autumn tour...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 7 months ago

England face USA in 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

England will kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The August...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Antoine Dupont headlines our five key talking points from the weekend

By Charlie Elliott From Antoine Dupont’s ridiculous try-assist to newcomers announcing themselves and familiar faces returning in South Africa, this weekend has...

By Charlie Elliott

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Gallagher Premiership Team of the Week: Alex Lozowski, Fitz Harding and Elliot Daly shine

By Charlie Elliott Fantastic finishing from Fitz Harding, Alex Lozowski’s impeccable kicking and a vintage Elliot Daly performance were the standouts in the Gallagher Premiership. ...

By Charlie Elliott

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Gabriel Ibitoye can go to the next level, says Pat Lam

By Mark Stevens Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam believes in-form winger Gabriel Ibitoye is capable of playing at the next...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Ollie Lawrence happy to move in at No.12

By Paul Rees A play called The Fear of 13 opened in London to five-star reviews last week, but it is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Saracens go top in last-minute drama

By Paul Rees Bristol Bears ................... 35pts Tries: Harding 2, 35, 41; Randall 18, Fricker 43 Conversions: MacGinty 36, 42 Penalties:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Mark McCall: I can’t recall win like that

Mark McCall has been in charge of Saracens for 13 years but admitted he had never experienced a victory like yesterday’s....

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Francois van Wyk late show steals it for Bath

By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: Dombrandt 6, Isgro 16, 37 Conversions: Smith 7, 17, 38 Penalty: Smith 61 Bath...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 7 months ago

At last! Newcastle Falcons end record losing streak

By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle ........................ 24pts Tries: van der Walt 17, Blamire 29, 54 Conversions: Grayson 18, 30, 55 Drop goal:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Caolan Englefield: We need to be more aggressive in defence

By Gary Fitzgerald Caolan Englefield remains confident Gloucester can plug sufficient holes in their leaky defence to stun the Tigers again...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 7 months ago

It would be grand for Wasps to return

By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed Prize assets: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and, inset from top, Tom Willis, Gabriel Oghre, Alfie Barbeary, Asher...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Jacques Vermeulen keen to join the fight

By Mark Stevens When push comes to shove, Exeter Chiefs forward Jacques Vermeulen is not one to shy away from the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Campbell’s double hit puts Bears in the soup

By STEWART McCULLOUGH Bristol Bears ................24pts Tries: David 35, 65; Skeldon 55, Reed 78 Conversions: Reed 35, Bevan 78 Saracens ..........................

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Daley-McLean backs Harrison

By BEN JAYCOCK Battle for No. 10: Zoe Harrison and, inset, Holly Aitchison Star: Katy Daley-McLean KATY Daley-McLean is backing Zoe...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Diamond still has faith as Falcons battle on

THE Premiership’s bottom two sides, Newcastle and Exeter, faced each other at Kingston Park on Friday night – a match which...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Joe Batley sets sights on reaching top

By Paul Rees Joe Batley has two remaining targets in a career that started at Gloucester 10 years ago – help...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

BUCS breeding great talent

By MARK STEVENS UNIVERSITY of Exeter director of rugby Gareth Elliott believes BUCS Super Rugby is moving towards being one of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Five Key Things to Look Out for in the Premiership this weekend

By Charlie Elliott The Premiership goes into the fifth round with fixtures as varied as they come, with the top two teams facing...

By Charlie Elliott

Club Rugby

/ 7 months ago

The Gallagher Premiership Top Performers So Far

Despite being just four games into the Gallagher Premiership, the table is already starting to take shape with Bristol currently leading...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Rob Baxter’s praise for ‘fantastic’ Olly Woodburn

By Mark Stevens Olly Woodburn is excited to be ‘centre of attention’ at Exeter Chiefs this season. With Rob Baxter’s options...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Steven Luatua: I’d be happy to move up to lock

By Jon Newcombe Given the way that Bristol love to run the ball from deep and play at high tempo, their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

I’m enjoying the buzz of Bath, says Ross Molony

By Gary Fitzgerald European glory days came thick and fast for Ross Molony during his love affair with his boyhood club...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Ben Spencer’s class puts Bath on right path

By Paul Rees Gloucester ........................ 31pts Tries: Llewellyn 8, Williams 20, C Atkinson 23, Thorley 68 Conversions: Carreras 9, 21, 24;...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Hat-trick for Gabriel Ibitoye seals Bristol Bears revival

By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs .................. 35pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 19, 57; Feyi-Waboso 39, 62 Conversions: Hodge 40, 58, 63 Penalties: Hodge...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Rob Baxter: We’ll be scarred by this

Exeter DoR Rob Baxter was at a loss to explain the way his side imploded. “It felt like we were finally...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Will Collier shows what England are missing

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week Will Collier’s command performance for Castres against Toulouse in the Top...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Mitchell: We’ve got another gear to go

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... England v Canada Today. Kick-off 3am, BC Place, Vancouver THE Red Roses head into their final Test...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 7 months ago

Nancy returns after lay-off

Preview Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers Today. Kick-off 3pm ENGLAND hopeful Nancy McGillivray returns to action today against Leicester following a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 7 months ago

Fran has hit ground running

Preview Trailfinders v Loughborough Today. Kick-off 12.45pm LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning’s new signing Francesca Goldthorp makes her second club debut today. The England...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Ludlow back in the fold

By BEN JAYCOCK GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skivington recalled his captain Lewis Ludlow for yesterday’s derby with Bath having dropped...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Joe El-Abd sees Ferguson-era Man Utd as example for England after staff upheaval

New defence coach Joe El-Abd believes the success of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United shows why England could benefit from the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Bristol Bears rule in Bath’s back yard

Bristol inflicted a first defeat of the season on Bath yesterday at a sold-out Rec. The Bears raced to a 19-point...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Jack van Poortvliet ‘better than ever’ after his year of hell

By Adam Hathaway England head coach Steve Borthwick will see a new, improved Jack van Poortvliet when he pitches up at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 7 months ago

I’d be happy to step up at 12 – Seb Atkinson

By Ben Jaycock Gloucester's Seb Atkinson aims to show he can be the solution to England’s problem at No.12. Atkinson was...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

ITV deal to cover seven live matches

Premiership Rugby has agreed a two-year extension with ITV for a selection of free-to-air matches and a highlights show. The deal...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Omar Mouneimne beefs up Exeter Chiefs defence

By Mark Stevens In a rugby world where there is plenty of chatter around different aspects of attack, Omar Mouneimne is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 7 months ago

Dream Team – Kyle Dench

Kyle Dench, the Otley head coach and former player, who also played centre for Harrogate, Yorkshire & England Counties, chooses the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Second-best Bath trumped by Bristol Bears

By Roger Panting Bath .................................... 26pts Tries: Harris 11, Butt 55, Molony 58, Lawrence 76 Conversions: Russell 11, 55, 58 Bristol...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Pat Lam: We were heroic in defence

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam says doing their best against Bath is “not negotiable as it’s all about the community...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Leicester Tigers too strong for floundering Newcastle Falcons

By Brendan Gallagher Newcastle Falcons ........ 10pts Try: Chick 51 Conversion: Grayson 52 Penalty: Grayson 7 Leicester Tigers ............ 42pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team