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Noel likes to see pathway to seniors

13 October 2019 0 comments

CELTIC CUP PREVIEW… Leinster ‘A’ v Ulster ‘A’ Today. Kick-off 3pm, Energia Park LEINSTER ‘A’ team finished top of the Celtic Cup table with seven […]

Ebbw respond in impressive style after early jolt

13 October 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE Premiership EBBWVale hit back from a slow start to win at a canter and pick up a bonus point. Dan Haymond kicked […]

Schmidt: We can cover for Bundee

13 October 2019 0 comments

JOE Schmidt says he has a fully-fit squad to pick from for Ireland’s quarter final – unlike in 2015. “We’ve got a better bodycount this […]

Courageous Pullin turns up again in a new book

6 October 2019 0 comments

OF ALL the speeches made by all the captains of England at post-match dinners, John Pullin’s towers above the rest for its striking brevity. After […]

McKee plots to spoil pal Gatland’s party

6 October 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER JOHN McKee has known Warren Gatland for nearly two decades, but the Fiji head coach is still determined to throw a spanner […]

Knights hit back after mauling by Newcastle

6 October 2019 1 comment

By GUY WILLIAMS Sniper: Knights No.9 Tom James scores the winning try PICTURES: Gareth Lyons DONCASTER recovered well from their thrashing by Newcastle a week […]

The blond Russian bombshell ambitious to explode at top level

6 October 2019 1 comment

By TOM BRADSHAW Wig-wam man: Gadzhiev FORMER MMA fighter Tagir Gadzhiev has been turning heads in Japan with a series of impressive displays for Russia […]

Truth about why Mendez decided to punch Ackford

6 October 2019 1 comment

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Flashpoint: Federico Mendez flattens Paul Ackford The first shock result of the World Cup fittingly provided […]

Highlights: Ireland beat Russia to move top of pool

3 October 2019 0 comments

Video highlights from Kobe as Ireland got their World Cup back on track in a five-try display

Cain column: Bravo Japan… now give us World Cup for Tier 2

2 October 2019 0 comments

Nick Cain outlines why a World Cup exclusive to Tier 2 nations is needed in the wake of Japan’s shock win over Ireland

Guscott column: Ford-Farrell combination is dependent on Manu’s defence

1 October 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott talks England’s plans for their back-line with games against tougher opposition beckoning

Williams column: This Wales side have got Michael Cheika worried

29 September 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams previews the big clash in Pool A between Wales and Australia

Key injuries mean Scots must change their approach

29 September 2019 0 comments

AS THEWorld Cup enters its second full week the stakes are getting higher and the tension mounting. Referees are also under massive scrutiny, it could […]

ROOM 101

29 September 2019 0 comments

MARK IRELAND THE SHEFFIELD TIGERS FLY-HALF TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Avocados The taste, the look, the […]

Hurst keeps nerve to win battle of kickers

29 September 2019 0 comments

Preston GH …10 Sheffield T …9 By JOHN LE PAGE AFTER two victories by the narrowest of margins last season, Hoppers’ supporters anticipated a real, […]

World Cup lights up as Japan give Irish Bok shock

29 September 2019 1 comment

■By ADAM HATHAWAY Taking the lead: Kenki Fukuoka dives over for Japan’s crucial try PICTURES: Getty Images Early promise: Garry Ringrose celebrates scoring Ireland’s first […]

Staples deserved some TMO justice

22 September 2019 0 comments

SOMETIMES it can be disconcerting to dig out footage of past games before the TMO existed. Different times, different values but still a tad alarming. […]

Fab five for Caldy at Dore Moor

22 September 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN JAMES Sheffield T ……7 Caldy …………….37 A DOMINANT display from start to finish ensured Caldy came away from Dore Moor with all five […]

Townsend powers up as injury hits Irish backline

22 September 2019 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON Strengths and weaknesses: Jordan Larmour JORDAN Larmour starts at full-back for Ireland after Rob Kearney was ruled out with a calf injury […]

Cain column: Japan needs sumos who can play in the front row

18 September 2019 0 comments

Nick Cain questions whether have kept pace with the bulk and physicality of other Tier 2 nations

Williams column: Hadleigh Parkes will know when the time is right to by risky

17 September 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams pinpoints Hadleigh Parkes as the man central to Wales’ backline

Profile – Russia: How the Bear came in from the cold at last

17 September 2019 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher charts Russia’s tortuous path to the World Cup

Kiwis of the world are gathering

15 September 2019 2 comments

A NOTHER New Zealand XV will be competing in Japan, an itinerant one made up of those All Black wannabes who have taken differing overseas […]

Tyro Lane proud he gave it his best shot

15 September 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By JAMES CANDY OWEN Lane went from ecstasy to agony in less than 24 hours after receiving the dreaded call from Warren Gatland […]

How the Bear came in from the cold at last

15 September 2019 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher charts the tortuous route of Russia’s RWC qualification Russian qualified: Anton Rudoy. Centre: Coach Lyn Jones. Right: Romania’s Sione Faka’osilea THERE have been […]

Lynagh’s bowled over

15 September 2019 0 comments

Michael Lynagh tells Adam Hathaway why Eddie Jones’ boys can go all the way Huge runner: Joe Cokanasiga Michael Lynagh has been cheering for Australia […]

Joseph calls up veterans to help Japan flourish

15 September 2019 1 comment

JAPAN Late choice: The 38-year-old Luke Thompson is in the squad KARNE Hesketh’s legendary last gasp try to beat the mighty Springboks in 2015 mean […]

Skipper Vui must be at his best to inspire this underpowered Samoan challenge

15 September 2019 1 comment

Play-maker: Fly-half Tusi Pisi SAMOA have always been underdogs, but they used to punch above their weight and the question in Japan is – can […]

Darcy can prove small is dangerous

15 September 2019 0 comments

By GARY HEATLY SCOTLAND Pocket rocket: Scottish wing Darcy Graham SCOTLAND winger Darcy Graham has vowed to be at his mesmerising best in a bid […]

Winning one match would be fantastic says Jones

15 September 2019 2 comments

RUSSIA Captain: Vasily Artemyev RUSSIA’S presence in Japan has a slightly unreal feel after the controversial events surrounding the European Nations Cup in 2018 which […]

Scunny suffer heartache

15 September 2019 1 comment

By STEVE WILLIAMS Scunthorpe 27 Sheff Tigers 31 THERE was agony for Scunthorpe in a heart-stopping final few minutes. Ollie Cole scored and Will Robinson […]

England can utilise Eddie’s connection

15 September 2019 1 comment

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] ALL eyes turn to Japan in anticipation of […]

Kidney’s new-look Irish given a teaching

15 September 2019 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Breakthrough: Dan Goggin scores the opening try for Munster DECLAN Kidney said that London Irish will use their four games in the […]

Williams column: No sweat, we’re ready for Georgia and Australia

13 September 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams wants to see Wales use their wingers in a different way to be truly devastating

Gallagher column: So troubling to see Devin Toner replaced by a mercenary

13 September 2019 0 comments

South Africa-born lock Jean Kleyn will be playing in the World Cup for Ireland

Guscott column: Quarter-final exit beckons again for out-of-sorts Ireland

12 September 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott envisages the usual outcome Ireland have become accustomed to at World Cups

Rugby World Cup 2019 – What the Bookies Say on the Eve of Tournament

10 September 2019 0 comments

The bookmakers don’t always get it right when it comes to rugby union. If they did, then the All Blacks would have hoisted the Webb […]

Chester dazzled despite the racists

8 September 2019 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher recalls the troubled life of Springbok star Chester Williams Poster boy: Chester Williams in action during the 1995 World Cup Good grief the […]

Newport win opening-day bragging rights

8 September 2019 0 comments

■ By STEFFAN THOMAS Ebbw Vale ……23 Newport……….29 NEWPORT survived a late scare to get their season off to a flyer with a 29-23 win […]

Gatland: Wales in fine shape for Japan

8 September 2019 0 comments

WARREN Gatland insisted Wales are in fine fettle for the World Cup and still have some tricks up their sleeves for Japan despite seeing his […]

No sweat, we’re ready for Georgia and Aussies

8 September 2019 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Phenomenal prospect: Aaron Wainwright stood up to the Irish PICTURE: Getty Images I’VE SAID for a long time that […]

Stop-go Scots are dogged by injuries

8 September 2019 0 comments

■ By GARY FITZGERALD Early promise: Ali Price scores for Scotland PICTURE: Getty Images GREGOR Townsend flies out with his players to Nagasaki tomorrow with […]

Theatrics have no place on great stage in Japan

8 September 2019 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK YOANN Huget is one of the best attacking talents in Rugby Union, and yet he could become […]

Broadley has the Tigers growling

8 September 2019 1 comment

■ By GRAHAM TURNER Sheff Tigers …25 Chester …………19 JAMIE Broadley put in a man-of-the-match performance as Sheffield Tigers battled their way to an opening […]