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England must show that this is their time

27 October 2024 0 comments

>> PAUL REES SAYS BORTHWICK’S MEN ARE GOOD ENOUGH TO TAKE ON THE NEW ZEALAND CHALLENGE AND COME OUT ON TOP WHAT must Steve Borthwick […]

Cheika: Ollie has the class to get back to the top

27 October 2024 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD a Speed merchant: Ollie Hassell-Collins scoring against Gloucester last weekend MICHAEL Cheika is backing “raw” Ollie Hassell-Collins to force his way back […]

Hayes makes hay as the sun shines on Titans

27 October 2024 0 comments

By JON MEADOWS B Moseley …….. 19pts Tries: Edwards 43, Porter 72, Brough 80 Conversions: Jolly 44, 73 Rotherham T … 30pts Tries: Cooke 28, […]

Ratu in at the double as visitors put up a real fight

27 October 2024 0 comments

By MIKE AMOS Taunton………….28pts Cinderford……… 17pts Action stations: Joe Atkins breaches the Cinderford defence and, right, Ratu Vakalutukali scores PICTURES: Gary House IF possession and […]

Snow makes sure Titans standard is never falling

27 October 2024 0 comments

By CHRIS COLLYER Experienced: Joe Snow playing for Taunton DYNAMIC scrum-half Joe Snow believes the key to Taunton Titans’ recent successful run of games is […]

Juddians are looking good – courtesy of wing Barnes

27 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK On the run: Tonbridge Juddians wing Curtis Barnes TONBRIDGE Juddians have made a statement start to the season and look the team […]

To play in two World Cups was a dream

27 October 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DAVID SISI THE FORMER ITALY, ZEBRE, BATH, LONDON SCOTTISH, LEEDS, LONDON IRISH & ENGLAND U20 LOOSE FORWARD RUGBY started quite late for […]

Borthwick needs to have a bigger pool

27 October 2024 0 comments

Winning feeling: Marcus Smith breaks clear during the victory against Ireland at Twickenham in last season’s Six Nations and, inset, Elliot Daly takes a selfie […]

WR should fund free second opinion

27 October 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME IMUST admit to being a little surprised by last week’s paper where the articles by Nick […]

YOUNG GUNS

27 October 2024 0 comments

JONNYWEIMANN NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF Even though he was released from Saracens’ academy aged 16, scrum-half Jonny Weimann’s resilience helped him achieve his dream and get to […]

Lawson flies the flag for Gosforth

27 October 2024 0 comments

SCHOOLS RUGBY ■ By TOM JEFFREYS THE first phase of the boys RFU ACE League has just about drawn to a close, as the eight […]

‘Team’ should be at centre of everything

27 October 2024 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Rob Powell, below, head coach at Richmond RFC Why did you get into coaching rugby and what has […]

Joe keen to follow in family

27 October 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK JOE Ford is leading the charge to take Doncaster Knights to the promised land but says they have a long way […]

Robson keen to make it to the top with Coventry

27 October 2024 0 comments

■ By CHRIS COLLYER COVENTRY ended the first five-match block of fixtures as the Championship’s only unbeaten side and full-back Charlie Robson has his sights […]

In The Rugby Paper this week

26 October 2024 0 comments

Elliot Daly has issued a rallying call to his England teammates to replicate the famous 2019 World Cup semi-final win next weekend against the All […]

England boss names 17 players awarded first enhanced Elite Player Squad deals

26 October 2024 0 comments

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named 17 players who have been awarded the first enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts in English rugby. The introduction […]

Bath vs Sale Sharks – Gallagher Premiership Match Preview

26 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan Bath will take on Sale this ale as they will look to cement themselves at the top of the table before the […]

Five Key Things to look out for in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend

25 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The Gallagher Premiership will be a different place this weekend, with England call-ups being unavailable for their clubs, except for Henry Slade. […]

All Blacks vs Japan – Autumn Internationals Match Preview

25 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports New Zealand will head to Japan to take on the Cherry Blossoms in their first game before their northern tour. […]

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

24 October 2024 0 comments

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

Harry Potter named in Australia squad for Autumn Internationals

23 October 2024 0 comments

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and former Leicester wing Harry Potter has been named in Australia’s squad for their autumn tour of the UK and […]

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

23 October 2024 0 comments

England will kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The August 22 opener launches a […]

Wales head coach Warren Gatland not seeking to ‘protect my own backside’

23 October 2024 0 comments

Warren Gatland says he is not thinking about his own position ahead of Wales’ Autumn Nations Series Tests against Fiji, Australia and South Africa. The […]

Antoine Dupont headlines our five key talking points from the weekend

22 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott From Antoine Dupont’s ridiculous try-assist to newcomers announcing themselves and familiar faces returning in South Africa, this weekend has been one with plenty […]

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

21 October 2024 0 comments

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. After an entertaining weekend […]

Steve Borthwick: We need to build a fortress

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Steve Borthwick has urged his England to pick up the winning habit and turn Twickenham into a fortress once again. Virtually all […]

Newcastle Falcons end losing run

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Newcastle Falcons finally brought their 25-match losing run to an end with a victory in their battle of the basement against Exeter […]

Nick Isiekwe finds sense of direction

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Nick Isiekwe insists the new spirit of co-operation between club and country can help him take the next step to being an […]

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

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam believes in-form winger Gabriel Ibitoye is capable of playing at the next level. Lam watched on […]

Gareth Davies calls time on Test career

20 October 2024 0 comments

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies, 34, has announced his retirement from international rugby. The Scarlets half-back won 77 Wales caps and toured twice with the Lions. […]

Alex Sanderson: George Ford wants to be a player, not a coach

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe George Ford returns to training next week but it has come too late for him to be included in England’s Autumn Nations […]

Ollie Lawrence happy to move in at No.12

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees A play called The Fear of 13 opened in London to five-star reviews last week, but it is a number that holds […]

Red Roses march on

20 October 2024 0 comments

England will face Australia, USA, and Samoa in the pool stages of next year’s World Cup. The Red Roses, who are top of the world […]

Northampton Saints won’t rush Alex Mitchell

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Northampton will not rush Alex Mitchell back into action despite missing the injured England No.9 in the opening rounds of the Premiership. […]

Thanks, Jeff, your piece was spot on

20 October 2024 0 comments

THE main purpose of this letter is to thank you for your existence and quality. I used to play from 11 to 21 (when six […]

I’d have included Butler in the mix

20 October 2024 0 comments

REALLY enjoyed Brendan Gallagher’s article. As a former player in the Sixties, Seventies and early Eighties, I was fortunate to play with or against many […]

All Blacks will have to be at their best against England

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable, every week… In some ways the New Zealand system means that they are not at full strength between […]

Versatile Tommy Freeman in control for Northampton Saints

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Northampton Saints ….. 47pts Tries: Freeman 3, Furbank 7, Sleightholme 20, 26; James 23, Hendy 36, Ramm 60 Conversions: F Smith 8, […]

At last! Newcastle Falcons end record losing streak

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle …………………… 24pts Tries: van der Walt 17, Blamire 29, 54 Conversions: Grayson 18, 30, 55 Drop goal: Grayson 68 Exeter ……………………………18pts […]

No rest for Leicester Tigers as Michael Cheika puts foot down

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Match Preview Leicester v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road Leicester boss Michael Cheika has shelved thoughts of resting players early on […]

Time for England to walk the walk

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain Right here, right now, English rugby union craves forward momentum. It needs something to knock the negatives surrounding our sport into the […]

Brave Will Green does game huge service

20 October 2024 0 comments

Will Green is owed a significant debt by rugby union in England – and further afield – for his courage and unshakeable determination to tell […]

I’m calmer than I’ve ever been – Beno Obano

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Beno Obano has credited the calming influence of Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan for one of his most consistent runs […]

It would be grand for Wasps to return

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed Prize assets: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and, inset from top, Tom Willis, Gabriel Oghre, Alfie Barbeary, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Greg Fisilau and […]

Trouble in store for the All Blacks at No.7

20 October 2024 0 comments

It’s an old joke, with a touch of truth about it. When an England supporter on tour in New Zealand pops into a one-horse-town corner […]

Titi Lamositele’s happy to do his talking on the pitch

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Titi Lamositele is happy at being the quiet achiever at Harlequins having moved to a club full of big characters from Montpellier […]

Jacques Vermeulen keen to join the fight

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens When push comes to shove, Exeter Chiefs forward Jacques Vermeulen is not one to shy away from the heat of battle. Sidelined […]

French quick to dismiss ‘soft red’

20 October 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW ONLY France could ban one of their most notorious agents provocateurs for life, then clear the way […]

The day Glasgow had the last word down in Cardiff

20 October 2024 0 comments

A MEMORIAL service is to be held at Dollar Parish Church on Friday week in honour of a Scot who carried the name of arguably […]

Richman keeps his cool to win it for Cov

20 October 2024 0 comments

■ By LUKE JARMYN Caldy ………………15pts Tries: Cartmill 25, Hearn 55 Conversion: Barker 56 Penalty: Barker 73 Coventry ………..17pts Tries: Hitchcock 27, Green 68 Conversions: […]

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