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My Life in Rugby – Nick Popplewell: Life with the Lions was such a contrast for me

21 February 2021 1 comment

THE Lions tour to New Zealand in 1993 was the trip of a lifetime, I suppose in rugby terms it was the equivalent of an […]

Rest week turns sour for France as Antoine Dupont falls victim | James Harrington

21 February 2021 0 comments

James Harrington breaks down the week in French rugby, with Antoine Dupont’s positive Covid-19 test a concern for Les Bleus

Phil Vickery calls for greater variety from England against Wales

21 February 2021 1 comment

The World Cup winner questions whether Eddie Jones will move away from his blueprint to fully utilise his England stars

Simon Zebo to decide his next move this week | James Harrington

15 February 2021 1 comment

The former Munster man has time running out on his current deal at Racing 92

Our security bus had ‘England’ written on the side!

14 February 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher writes on how inauspicious England looked on their trip to Dublin in 1973 during ‘The Troubles’

Ireland v France: Unlucky Farrell will need to get rub of the green

14 February 2021 0 comments

How should Andy Farrell scheme to beat Six Nations favourites France?

Nick Mallett calls for Lions tour to be delayed until 2022

11 February 2021 0 comments

The former South Africa head coach and outspoken TV pundit says SA Rugby need to ‘push hard’ for a delay to 2022

Ghiraldini: Even at our best we can still lose by 30 points

11 February 2021 0 comments

Leonardo Ghiraldini reflects on his 14-year career playing Test rugby for Italy, topping more than 100 caps for the Azzurri

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate to miss the rest of the season

9 February 2021 0 comments

Welsh fears are realised as its confirmed Dan Lydiate has suffered an ACL knee injury, and will undergo additional scans to determine his recovery

Jake Ball gives Alun Wyn Jones black eye with punch in Wales training

7 February 2021 0 comments

Jake Ball has not been included in Wales’ squad to play Ireland, after ‘heated’ exchange with Alun Wyn earlier this week

Women’s Six Nations gets new format in April

7 February 2021 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON THE delayed Women’s Six Nations will be played in a reduced format across four weekends in April. Rather than play each of […]

John Pullin tribute: A man of honour and player of steel

7 February 2021 0 comments

John Pullin, one of the greatest hookers of his era, and England captain died this week, aged 79

Dragons 20-30 Connacht: Hibbard’s heroics can’t save Dragons

7 February 2021 1 comment

Match report and player ratings from Rodney Parade, where a hat-trick for veteran Hibbard couldn’t turn the tide for the Dragons

Empty table now that Bastiat has gone

7 February 2021 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW EVERY year, Jean-Pierre Bastiat would organise a reunion dinner for those who won the French Grand Slam […]

It’s time we delivered Alun Wyn tells Wales

7 February 2021 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Fit again: Alun Wyn Jones thunders into the Scots PICTURES: Getty Images A0e Six Nations. World record cap holder Jones, 35, is […]

It’s 50 up for Healy in Six Nations

7 February 2021 0 comments

IRELAND head to Cardiff today knowing they have the recent edge over their hosts – November’s 32-9 win in the Autumn Nations Cup ensured Andy […]

Andy Farrell needs a No.10 who will put heat on Sexton

7 February 2021 1 comment

Ireland’s fly-half at the 2023 Rugby World Cup appears to be no clear prediction, as an aging Sexton leads the team once more in the Six Nations

Bod was so humble, unlike Prem ‘stars’

7 February 2021 2 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY TOM DENTON Driving on: Tom Denton powers through the challenge of Fernandez Lobbe during the Premiership match between Leeds and Bath PICTURE: […]

It could go pear-shaped for Eddie Jones very quickly | Brendan Gallagher

7 February 2021 0 comments

Nothing went to plan for England at Twickenham, outclassed and outfought by Scotland

Galthie: Italy win the perfect prep for Ireland

7 February 2021 0 comments

Demolition job in Rome sets up the France for their trip to Dublin next weekend

This settled Ireland side are my favourites to win | Jeremy Guscott

7 February 2021 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott sees strength in Ireland’s corner as they prepare to face Wales in the Six Nations

I fancy Wales… if they can claim these key battles | Shane Williams

7 February 2021 0 comments

Which statistic is going to light you up most – that Wales have lost the last four games to Ireland or that Ireland haven’t won […]

Cian Healy to notch 50th Six Nations appearances for Ireland

5 February 2021 0 comments

Ireland travel to Cardiff to take on Wales in the opening round of the
2021 Six Nations

Six Nations round table: Grand Slam or not, let’s see some style!

4 February 2021 0 comments

The Rugby Paper’s annual round table Six Nations debate looks a little different this year, but the discussion is just as analytical and fierce

Saracens boys fit and ready vows Jamie George

4 February 2021 1 comment

No worries for the England hooker over his, nor his teammates’ fitness levels as Saracens await the Championship season with preparations in the Trailfinders Challenge Cup

Talks begin to expand Top 14 to 16 next season | James Harrington

2 February 2021 0 comments

A u-turn in French rugby after talk last month suggested the Top 14 would be reduced to 12, now it has shifted into expansion plans

London Irish v Newcastle: Sean O’Brien aims to lead Exiles into Champions Cup

31 January 2021 2 comments

The British & Irish Lion is set to start against high-flying Newcastle Falcons, as London Irish aim to rise up the Premiership standings themselves

Pivac could use some of Warren’s mindgames | Shane Williams

31 January 2021 0 comments

Shane Williams delves into how Warren Gatland made the ‘underdogs’ tag work for Wales in their endeavour to win the Six Nations

Duhan could make England pay if front row get the edge

31 January 2021 0 comments

Nick Cain previews the Calcutta Cup and believes the disparity between the English and Scottish packs has narrowed

Giggleswick were lords of their manor

31 January 2021 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Honour: The King meets England in 1938, Giggleswick star Mike Marshall second from right GIGGLESWICK […]

Amazing Mike was a hero in real life

31 January 2021 0 comments

BACK in 1943 the Wizard comic invented the fictitious ‘wonder’ sportsman William Wilson who was brought up on the Yorkshire Moors where he developed unearthly […]

Try-fests are no help in spotting true talent | Jeff Probyn

31 January 2021 2 comments

Spectators can enjoy the try-fests, but they will come as no comfort to Eddie Jones who will be measuring the quality of the Premiership relative to his selection

Mako: I can still play a part in England’s Six Nations title defence

28 January 2021 0 comments

Neale Harvey talks to the England & Lions prop about whether his rehabilitation from an achilles injury will be completed in time for the Six Nations

Dan Lydiate is the man to turn Wales into Six Nations contenders | Shane Williams

26 January 2021 5 comments

Even with Josh Navidi returning to full fitness, Shane Williams points to the significance Lydiate can hold within the Wales squad

Scarlets 10-13 Cardiff Blues: Ace Jarrod Evans pushes his case for Wales

24 January 2021 2 comments

Fly-half Jarrod Evans inspires Blues to narrow win at Parc y Scarlets

Pivac feels the need for speed in his 9-10 combo | Nick Cain

24 January 2021 0 comments

Nick Cain analyses Wayne Pivac’s Wales squad selection for the 2021 Six Nations

JAMES HARRINGTON

24 January 2021 0 comments

FRENCH COLUMN Alldritt’s out of running for Italy with knee injury Blow: Gregory Alldritt must await test results La Rochelle put their recent coronavirus outbreak […]

Munster 10-13 Leinster: Sexton worry as Larmour seals the win

24 January 2021 0 comments

Jonathan Sexton deals Ireland an injury scare on eve of Six Nations, as Leinster come from behind to beat arch-rivals Munster

Q&A – Jonathan Davies: Playing in that World Cup semi-final was worth the pain

22 January 2021 1 comment

Jonathan Davies joins Neale Harvey for a special interview reflecting on his time playing for the Lions, Wales, Scarlets and Clermont

Newcastle show the importance of the Championship, says Pirates’ O’Meara

21 January 2021 0 comments

Alex O’Meara believes Newcastle’s time in the Championship has served them well for their strong return to the Premiership

Fans’ petition backs Lions tour to South Africa

21 January 2021 0 comments

The petition urging Lions organisers not to switch to a tour in the UK & Ireland has passed 5,000 signatures

My Life in Rugby – Kevin Maggs: Connolly and Foley ruined my Bath team

21 January 2021 1 comment

The Bristol, Bath, Ulster and Ireland centre discusses his career which had plenty of twists and bends

Rhys Patchell is out for the entire Six Nations for Wales

17 January 2021 0 comments

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is set to name his squad for the 2021 Six Nations

Quins fly-half Brett Herron looks across Channel

17 January 2021 0 comments

Herron has held talks over departing the Stoop at the end of the season

Bring back old guard to steady the ship | Shane Williams

17 January 2021 0 comments

A number of Dragons players can hold a big value in Wayne Pivac’s Six Nations plans, writes Shane Williams

JAMES HARRINGTON

17 January 2021 1 comment

FRENCH COLUMN French pick squad as Six Nations gets the OK Medical joker: Gabriel Ibitoye has finally proved rumours right by joining Montpellier French rugby […]

Steve Phillips isn’t right man for the top WRU job insists Moffett

13 January 2021 0 comments

Current WRU chief executive doesn’t hold the acumen to turn things around in the long-term, according to ex-Welsh rugby boss

Georgian giant joins Wasps

10 January 2021 3 comments

WASPS have signed Georgian lock Lasha Jaiani. The 22-year-old was a regular starter for his country in the Autumn Nations Cup campaign, featuring against England, […]

Paul O’Connell joins Ireland coaching group ahead of the Six Nations

7 January 2021 0 comments

Ireland and Munster great Paul O’Connell will work with forwards coach Simon Easterby

If Lions can’t roam free on tour then call it off | Shane Williams

7 January 2021 1 comment

Player, management and fans safety has to remain at the forefront of the Lions concerns, as the UK and South Africa are gripped by rising coronavirus infection rates

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