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Billy Vunipola out of the Six Nations

24 February 2014 1 comment

England‘s Six Nations hopes have been felt a huge blow with the news that Billy Vunipola is out for the rest of the competition with an […]

Sunday’s Premiership round up

24 February 2014 0 comments

The battle between Northampton and Saracens continued at the top of the Premiership as both secured wins against Newcastle and Exeter yesterday. Leaders Northampton, who […]

Young Gun: Terrence Hepetema – Leicester back

21 February 2014 1 comment

Born in England but raised in New Zealand, Leicester centre Terrence Hepetema admits his first season back in his ‘home’ country has been a real […]

England v Ireland preview

21 February 2014 1 comment

George Ford will make his England Test debut against Ireland on Saturday in the third round of the RBS Six Nations.

Mark Cueto and Mike Tindall to be 200 not out

21 February 2014 0 comments

Mark Cueto and Mike Tindall are set to reach another milestone in their illustrious career when they run out on this weekend for their 200th Premiership appearance. Sale […]

Nick Cain: ‘Aggro’ Joe Marler is just a big chicken!

21 February 2014 0 comments

Joe Marler has a reputation for not walking away if the opposition are looking for a bit of aggro. Scotland were on the receiving end […]

Jeff Probyn: Scotland’s slump is so bad for Northern Hemisphere

21 February 2014 0 comments

I know it may sound strange but I am really saddened by the Calcutta Cup game last Saturday, not the result but what it represents. […]

Stephen Jones helps Joe Simpson put family heartbreak behind him

21 February 2014 0 comments

Joe Simpson is ready to put personal tragedy behind him and fight for a place on England’s summer tour to New Zealand.

Unchanged Ireland to take on England

20 February 2014 1 comment

Ireland have named an unchanged side for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against England at Twickenham. Paul O’Connell will lead the side as the unbeaten […]

Brendan Gallagher: The Ultimate Warrior Chris Pennell stands tall in the battle for survival

20 February 2014 0 comments

There was a fascinating and rather poignant moment down at Sixways the other night as Worcester trooped off after losing to Leicester in the Premiership, […]

WIN tickets for England v Ireland!

19 February 2014 0 comments

The Rugby Paper has teamed up with RBS to offer two lucky winners a pair of tickets to England‘s RBS 6 Nations game against Ireland […]

20 Questions: Topsy Ojo – London Irish winger

19 February 2014 1 comment

Describe your season to date? Frustrating! We had a bit of momentum but fell away before Christmas, which was disappointing. So we’re looking to pick […]

Dan Cole out for the rest of the season

19 February 2014 0 comments

Dan Cole will be out for the rest of the season with a neck injury. The England and Leicester tighthead has a bulging disc in […]

Nick Cain: We must find out soon if George Ford is the real deal

19 February 2014 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster is a careful planner, so when I asked him this week about his bench policy in the opening two rounds of the Six […]

Jeremy Guscott: England must beware the day of the jackal

19 February 2014 0 comments

You cannot help but be impressed by the Irish team since Joe Schmidt took over. The game against New Zealand might have been seen as […]

George Ford to make England debut

18 February 2014 0 comments

George Ford is set to make his England Test debut against Ireland on Saturday in the third round of the RBS Six Nations. The Bath […]

My Life in Rugby: Jon Sleightholme – former Bath, Northampton & England wing

18 February 2014 0 comments

Scoring my first England try at Twickenham as we sealed the 1996 Five Nations title is probably my highlight. Not bad for a lad from […]

Dan Cole to miss rest of Six Nations

17 February 2014 0 comments

England have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the vital clash against Ireland with the news that Dan Cole suffering a bulging disc in his […]

Nick Cain: Stubborn Stuart Lancaster must admit mistakes

14 February 2014 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster is doing a Sinatra. By sticking with the same 23 man line-up against the Scots that lost to France in Paris he said […]

Brendan Gallagher: Ruan Pienaar keeps faith with Ulster

14 February 2014 0 comments

There might have been a more influential and committed ‘overseas’ signing than Ruan Pienaar in the last 18 seasons since rugby turned professional but I […]

Stuart Lancaster’s youth policy is a gamble says Mark Cueto

14 February 2014 0 comments

Mark Cueto fears England have turned to youth on a wing and prayer – claiming it would be wrong to leave Saracens’ two speedsters on the scrapheap for good.

Room 101: Luke Fielden – England sevens

13 February 2014 0 comments

1. Coin-operated supermarket trollies I never carry cash really so it’s very frustrating for me when I go to the supermarket and find that you […]

Nick Cain: ‘Slammin Sam’ Burgess could be hit for England

13 February 2014 0 comments

Sam Burgess might just be the answer to England’s 2015 prayers. The idea of an outstanding 18 stone, 6ft 5ins athlete at inside-centre, who comes […]

Peter Jackson: Ordeal of Iestyn Harris is a warning to Sam Burgess

13 February 2014 0 comments

The Welsh Rugby Union’s first central contract, as awarded to Iestyn Harris, amounted to £1.6m with half of it paid to Leeds Rhinos in a […]

London Irish sign Tom Guest

13 February 2014 1 comment

Tom Guest will join London Irish from next season after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Exiles. The Harlequins back row […]

One of world’s best No.8s? I’m not even top in Wales, says humble Taulupe Faletau

13 February 2014 0 comments

Trying to make Taulupe Faletau sing his own praises, and watching him refuse to brand himself as one of the best No.8s in the world, is as painful as it is refreshing.

20 Questions: Blaine Scully – Leicester and USA wing

12 February 2014 0 comments

How have you found your first season in England? There was initial adjustment in terms of the intensity and duration of the season and it’s […]

Jeremy Guscott’s verdict on England: Chris Robshaw has come of age as openside

12 February 2014 1 comment

Chris Robshaw has led England from the front with bravery and tenacity since his tenure as skipper began two years ago. But after his summer […]

Electric Kyle Eastmond can put the frighteners on

12 February 2014 0 comments

Former England Sevens captain Rob Vickerman believes Kyle Eastmond can follow in the footsteps of Jason Robinson and “revolutionise” back play in Rugby Union.

England release 18 players to clubs

11 February 2014 2 comments

England this afternoon released 18 players back to their Premiership clubs ahead of this weekend’s action. The starting XV from Saturday’s 20-0 win at Murrayfield […]

Jeff Probyn: Hurt and angry? England will just be disappointed!

11 February 2014 0 comments

What a start to the Six Nations! All the matches brimmed with pace, power and pathos, from the first to the last, with each game […]

Jeff Probyn: Bashed up by the French, but I loved every minute

7 February 2014 2 comments

It’s that time of year when I am filled with a mixture of emotions ranging from excitement to regret. The start of the world’s premier […]

Brendan Gallagher talks Calcutta Cup with Peter Brown

7 February 2014 1 comment

It’s exactly 50 years ago since Peter Brown started taking the sword to the Sassenachs in earnest and, save for Robert the Bruce and William […]

Be a mascot for the England v Ireland legends game

7 February 2014 0 comments

The England Legends will take on their Irish counterparts at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday, February 21. The game is organised by the RFU‘s Injured […]

New-look Danny Care can tick all the boxes now

7 February 2014 1 comment

Attacking flair has always been Danny Care’s calling card, that airborne reverse flick pass against Clermont just the tip of an iceberg of inventive highlights.

Scotland v England preview

6 February 2014 1 comment

Scott Johnson has dropped his captain Kelly Brown ahead of Scotland’s clash against England on Saturday. The Saracens flanker, who is not even on the […]

Captain Kelly Brown dropped by Scotland

6 February 2014 0 comments

Scott Johnson has dropped his captain Kelly Brown ahead of Scotland‘s clash against England on Saturday. The Saracens flanker, who is not even on the […]

Nick Cain previews the clash between Scotland and England

6 February 2014 1 comment

Legend has it that the 9th Roman Legion disappeared without trace after marching north of Hadrian’s Wall into the Scottish hinterland. Stuart Lancaster likes his […]

Tom Mitchell: What happened in Vegas stayed in Vegas so now we can concentrate on Wellington

6 February 2014 0 comments

Ten days of temptation is plenty and we’ve battled Sin City for long enough. After three days of intense competition we’ll be happy to leave […]

Alex Waller was spurred on by England omissions

6 February 2014 0 comments

Snubbed by England through the age-groups, Alex Waller’s chance to pull on the Red Rose jersey was a long time coming.

Veteran Jon Clarke enjoying life with cavalier Leeds

6 February 2014 0 comments

Just one month into his Leeds Carnegie career former England Saxon centre Jon Clarke already feels like a Headingley veteran.

20 Questions: Jordan Turner-Hall – Harlequins centre

5 February 2014 0 comments

Happy to be back after injury? Really pleased. It’s been a while (September) but I’ve done my rehab, worked closely with the physios and everything’s […]

England U20s call on Walker and Owen

5 February 2014 1 comment

Jack Walker and Will Owen have beend called up by England U20s ahead of their Six Nations game against Scotland on Friday at Netherdale. Leeds […]

Jeremy Guscott’s verdict on England: Character is there… now cut out errors

5 February 2014 2 comments

After a horror start England showed they have the character and class to fight back and almost win this marvellous match in Stade de France. […]

You must stick with Luther Burrell now says Alex King

5 February 2014 0 comments

Northampton backs coach Alex King insists his protégé deserves long-term backing in the international set-up

England name same 23 for Scotland

4 February 2014 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster has tonight named an unchanged England squad to travel to Edinburgh for their RBS Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday. Gloucester winger […]

My Life in Rugby: Ricky Nebbett – former Harlequins, Leicester, Leinster and Esher prop

4 February 2014 0 comments

When I joined Harlequins as a teenager the first team had Brian Moore, Will Carling and Jason Leonard. It was basically the England team at […]

Six Nations teams

31 January 2014 1 comment

Teams for the RBS 6 Nations openers.

Peter Jackson: Dr Ron still at the head of Grand Slam pack

31 January 2014 3 comments

It has been said of Dr Ronald Cove-Smith that he never turned up on a Saturday afternoon without his little black surgical bag to ensure […]

Dai Young fears that weary Welsh Lions will suffer in Six Nations

31 January 2014 1 comment

Dai Young feels the after-effects of a gruelling Lions tour could hinder Wales’s chances of becoming the first side to claim three Six Nations titles in a row.

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