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The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Four with special guest Michael Owen

24 February 2022 0 comments

This week, host Oliver Little and regular The Rugby Paper columnists Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher are joined by former Wales number 8 Michael Owen. […]

Beware the dangers of inviting SA to our party

20 February 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Triumph: Lee Byrne celebrates after scoring a try during the Six Nations Championship match between England and Wales in […]

Zebo hat-trick earns bonus

20 February 2022 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Munster ……….34 Edinburgh ……20 MUNSTER coaxed Simon Zebo back from Racing 92 last summer for his uncanny ability to finish chances. And […]

Dragons fired up for ‘free hit’ at the leaders

20 February 2022 0 comments

By ROB COLE PREVIEW… Dragons v Ulster Today. Kick-off 2pm, Rodney Parade Frustrated: Dean Ryan Ready: Chris Coleman DRAGONS boss Dean Ryan set his team […]

The greatest gathering of Ulster rugby royalty

20 February 2022 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 97 Ulster […]

Ashton backs Six Nations to provide World Cup winners

20 February 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS FORMER England coach Brian Ashton insists next year’s Rugby World Cup in France is the best chance a Northern Hemisphere nation has […]

DREAM TEAM

20 February 2022 1 comment

TOM BRADY, THE SALE FC AND FORMER SALE SHARKS AND LEICESTER WINGER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH AND AGAINST 1. Ellis Genge […]

Episode Three of the The Rugby Paper Podcast with special guest Cadan Murley

16 February 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns tomorrow (Thursday) for yet another exhilarating episode. This week, host Oliver Little is joined by The Rugby Paper Assistant Editor […]

Harlequins coaching trio sign permanent and dateless contracts

16 February 2022 2 comments

Harlequins have rewarded three coaches who helped inspire them to win last seasons Premiership title as Nick Evans, Adam Jones and Jerry Flannery all sign […]

Sport is like a drug

15 February 2022 0 comments

Rugby is a contact sport that came from England where people started playing it in the early 19th century. Lately, rugby has become one of […]

England win but Wales will be capable of exploiting their obvious weaknesses

13 February 2022 1 comment

England comment by David Emery, editor in chief of The Rugby Paper At half time the guy sitting next to me said, “Right, that’s decided […]

Marcus Smith shines as England win comfortably in Italy

13 February 2022 1 comment

ITALY: (0) 0 ENGLAND: (21) 33 Tries: Smith, George 2, Daly, Sinckler; Cons: Smith 4 Marcus Smith once again shone in an England shirt as Eddie Jones’ side […]

After shock and shell France find they are the sole Slam survivors

13 February 2022 0 comments

By NICK CAIN France …………….30pts Tries: Dupont 2, Baille 54 Conversions: Jaminet 3 Penalties: Jaminet 7, 17, 36, 41, 44, 79 Ireland …………..24pts Tries: Hansen […]

Plenty of positives for Ireland – Farrell

13 February 2022 0 comments

IRELAND will not sulk after their nine-game winning streak came to an end in Paris despite a “fighting” performance, says head coach Andy Farrell. At […]

Ton-up Biggar: One of my best wins

13 February 2022 1 comment

Done it! Liam Williams punches the air in celebration as Wales win the decisive penalty PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Biggar hit back at Wales’ critics […]

New, sleek French are the masters of motion

13 February 2022 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Rugby is more prone to hype than most sports with a large element of the big fight weigh in for most big […]

World 12s gather pace as Lam calls for change

13 February 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES PAT Lam believes the game is ripe for a shake-up driven by wealthy investors as attempts to introduce a global calendar and […]

A mauling for Bears as Irish put on style

13 February 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Bristol …………….32pts Tries: Whiteley 16, Naulago 32, Strang 77, Challenger 79, Kerr 80 Conversions: Whiteley 33, Eden 80 Penalties: Whiteley 3 London […]

Irish imports pay their way better than Welsh

13 February 2022 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Ireland showing Wales the way goes beyond what happened in the Six Nations last week and has […]

Chocos get a bite taken out of them

13 February 2022 0 comments

By MICHAEL PALMER Bournville…………… 21 Sheffield Tigers…. 30 A STRONG wind down the pitch was going to be factor and the Tigers had first use […]

England need to stay calm to land KO punch

13 February 2022 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK THERE are moments in games like England were involved in last weekend at Murrayfield when you have momentum […]

Can Ireland win in Paris without Sexton?

11 February 2022 0 comments

Ireland take on France in Saturday’s late fixture without their captain Johnny Sexton after the fly half was ruled out of the game with a […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Two

11 February 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns for its second podcast. This week, host Oliver Little is joined by special guest Tommaso Allan. The versatile Harlequins and Italy […]

France v Ireland Team News: Ireland must make do without Sexton

10 February 2022 0 comments

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of this Saturday’s crucial Six Nations encounter against France with a hamstring injury. Vice-captain James Ryan takes […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast

10 February 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this Thursday with another bumper episode to get you ready for the second round of Six Nations fixtures. Host Oliver […]

Marksman Auriac gets France on the target

6 February 2022 0 comments

France ….41pts Tries: Reybier 14, Dayral 24, Bevla 29, Auriac 72 Conversions: Auriac 15, 26, 73 Penalties: Auriac 21, 48, 53, 60, 78 Italy ……..15pts […]

Quins must sharpen up to avoid Sharks bloodbath

6 February 2022 2 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Versatile: Oscar Beard JERRY Flannery has warned his players to sort out their discipline or risk getting “pumped” by Sale. The straight-talking […]

Outstanding Ulster lads stake claim for Ireland

6 February 2022 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Ulster …………….32pts Tries: Baloucoune 40, 80; Jones 14, Moore 20 Conversions: Doak 54, 74 Penalties: Doak 15, 21, 40 Connacht ……….12pts Tries: […]

Tigers thwarted by Minikin magic

6 February 2022 0 comments

By OLIVER LOCK Sheffield Tigers…. 13 Hull Ionians………… 16 LEWIS Minikin’s late penalty broke Sheffield hearts as Hull Ionians snatched victory at a stormy Dore […]

Intercept try keeps Durham one clear of Exeter

6 February 2022 0 comments

BUCS ROUND-UP By BEN JAYCOCK DURHAM remain at the top of BUCS table after their 30-17 away win over third place Loughborough, while title challengers […]

We lacked muscle admits Pivac

6 February 2022 1 comment

WALES coach Wayne Pivac and his skipper Dan Biggar pinpointed their inability to match Ireland’s physicality as the reason for their heavy defeat in Dublin. […]

Fickou feels it’s France’s year at last

6 February 2022 0 comments

By JAMES HARRINGTON PREVIEW… France v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stade de France GAEL Fickou admits pressure is mounting on the hugely talented French to […]

Betsen backing Les Bleus for Grand Slam glory

6 February 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Confident: Serge Betsen SERGE Betsen believes France can go unbeaten in this year’s tournament. Les Bleus have not lifted the Six Nations […]

Eight-try Ireland make up for that shock Italy defeat

6 February 2022 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Ireland ..53pts Tries: Mullins 13, 51, Devine 22, Morrissey 33, Crothers 41, McNabney 44, McCormick 60, Brownlee 79 Conversions: Tector 23, 34, […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast predictions league

4 February 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast will be running a predictions league throughout the tournament. Here, guest Jeremy Guscott, columnists Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain, plus host […]

Will Wales manage a repeat as Six Nations Champions?

3 February 2022 0 comments

Many countries across the globe have a long-standing mutual love for the sport of rugby. It is said that the sport was born in an […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast launches today!

2 February 2022 2 comments

The Rugby Paper are pleased to announce that we will be launching our first podcast today – The Rugby Paper Podcast. The weekly podcast will […]

The Main Differences Between Rugby and American Football

2 February 2022 0 comments

Many people generally tend to mix rugby and American football without actually realizing these are two different sports. While at first sight there are indeed […]

Try-scorer Moriarty: I’m ready if Wales want me

30 January 2022 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Dragons …………13pts Tries: Moriarty 44 Conversions: Davies 44 Penalties: Davies 40. 62 Benetton ……….13pts Tries: Els 22 Conversions: Albornoz 22 Penalties: […]

Sexton and Biggar aim to break tradition

30 January 2022 1 comment

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Johnny Sexton sets out on Saturday aiming to be the first flyhalf to skipper a Grand Slam […]

Bennett ensures Tigers have Will power

30 January 2022 0 comments

By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield Tigers…. 10 Chester………………….. 7 SHEFFIELD Tigers held out for a narrow victory in a fiercely committed mid-table clash in which Will […]

Lord Sugar was only person to tell me ‘You’re Fired!’

30 January 2022 0 comments

MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER LEINSTER, CONNACHT, LONDON IRISH & IRELAND U20 FLANKER AND RECENT STAR OF THE APPRENTICE CONOR GILSENAN Leading from front: […]

Hook: I’d give Adams shot at 13

30 January 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS JAMES Hook does not expect Wales to retain their Six Nations title but the former Ospreys, Perpignan, and Gloucester star insists Wales […]

Harlequins legend Danny Care signs contract extension

26 January 2022 1 comment

Danny Care has signed an undisclosed contract extension at Harlequins. A delighted Care was “delighted” to put pen-to-paper on a new deal extends the legendary […]

Lindsay calls it a day at 41

23 January 2022 2 comments

NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON IRELAND prop Lindsay Peat has retired from internationals at the age of 41. Peat won 38 caps for her country […]

Farrell: We have the foundation to build on

23 January 2022 1 comment

VETERAN fly-half Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the third successive Six Nations after overcoming ankle and knee issues suffered in November. Sexton appeared off […]

Hatley: We can’t go any lower

23 January 2022 0 comments

BATH head coach Neal Hatley said his side could never get any lower after this ten-try home hammering. Hatley revealed the Bath dressing room was […]

Lowry shows his class for Ulster

23 January 2022 3 comments

By JOHN FALLON Ulster………………34pts Tries: Herring 8, 39; Lowry 22, Vermeulen 50, Baloucoune 67 Conversions: Doak 40, 51, Burns 67 Penalties: Doak 46 Clermont…………31pts Tries: […]

Can Crowley revive Italy’s serial losers?

23 January 2022 1 comment

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Kieran Crowley will become the eighth Italy coach to undertake a Six […]

Rivals grab the ones that got away

23 January 2022 1 comment

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER EVEN in these difficult cash-strapped times, with many redundancies and cuts at the RFU in recent years their generosity in producing […]

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