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England taking the ‘Warrenball’ route

10 March 2019 2 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] WALES are lauded for switching from ‘Warrenball’ – […]

Just let bygones be bygones, Eddie

10 March 2019 0 comments

I AGREE with Jeremy Guscott that Joe Cokanasiga deserved a start against Italy but I disagree totally with his half-back selection I don’t see why […]

Great to see Tuilagi power, but he needs Slade back

10 March 2019 0 comments

CHARLIE HODGSON FORMER ENGLAND FLY-HALF Recall for Scotland: Henry Slade Was this a great performance by England or a shocking one by Italy? Perhaps it’s […]

Even with Ireland’s autumn win, Northern Hemisphere still playing catch up with All Blacks, says Lawrence Dallaglio

8 March 2019 0 comments

The Wasps, England and Lions legend argues New Zealand are still clear favourites for the Rugby World Cup

Defeat in Wales a blessing in disguise come Japan, says John Mitchell

7 March 2019 0 comments

“In many respects, Wales have done us a nice favour” – England defence coach Mitchell tells TRP

England make five changes for Six Nations encounter with Italy

7 March 2019 0 comments

Eddie Jones drops Henry Slade to opt for bruising centre duo of Te’o and Tuilagi

Kyle’s critics know nothing about game, raps George

3 March 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD JAMIE George has fired a broadside at critics claiming England’s Cardiff defeat is evidence that Eddie Jones’ men are not yet mentally […]

Daly has to rid his game of the damaging glitches

3 March 2019 0 comments

ELLIOT Daly is the enigma in the English backline – an outsidecentre by choice, and a sometime wing for his country who has been redeployed […]

We were crying out for a Cipriani cameo in Cardiff

3 March 2019 0 comments

AS GOOD a start that England have had in the two opening rounds of the Six Nations it was always apparent that their one and […]

Big Joe must start, along with Ford and Robson

3 March 2019 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Needs a start: Joe Cokanasiga PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND should treat this game against Italy as if it was […]

Shane Williams column: Do I think this is the best Wales team ever? You’re damn right I do

28 February 2019 0 comments

Stop asking the question, they’ve hit the heights

Farrell: We didn’t fire a shot after the break

24 February 2019 1 comment

OWEN Farrell admitted Wales’ strategy to pile the pressure on England’s kickers paid off. The Red Rose half-backs employed the same territorial strategy that worked […]

Scott takes charge of new-look England

24 February 2019 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Captain’s call: Harlequins second row Abbie Scott ENGLAND centre Emily Scarratt will sit out the women’s Six Nations clash away to Wales […]

Considine double in vain as Italy earn maiden win

24 February 2019 1 comment

Italy Women… 29 Ireland Women… 27 EIMEAR Considine scored twice but Ireland fell to their first ever women’s Six Nations defeat to Italy, with a […]

Hated losing to Wales, it’s one my lowest moments

24 February 2019 0 comments

CATHERINE SPENCER FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN One to watch: Hannah Bluck can unleash the Welsh flyer Jasmine Joyce England coach Simon Middleton clearly sees an opportunity […]

‘World class’ Minozzi can plug Le Roux gap says Masi

24 February 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY X-factor: Italy full-back Matteo Minozzi MATTEO Minozzi is an “incredible talent” whose dancing feet and pace will ensure Wasps make light of […]

French camp gives Wales a taster for time in Japan

17 February 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER Fun in the sun: Wales train on French Riviera ALL focus will be on Cardiff on Saturday when Wales host England in […]

Winterbottom: Cardiff effect could put end to Slam dunk

17 February 2019 0 comments

Jon Newcombe talks to England’s double Grand Slam winner Peter Winterbottom Hopeful: Peter Winterbottom Slammed: Mike Teague scores the only try as England beat Wales […]

Palmer’s eager to land new coach role

17 February 2019 0 comments

Options: Tom Palmer FORMER Wasps and England second row Tom Palmer, currently defence coach at Stade Aurillacois, is assessing his options for next season. Palmer, […]

Young: I’d relish going up against Wasps boys

17 February 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY No.7 rival: Justin Tipuric Grafter: Thomas Young was one of the standouts for Wales in Rome Wasps mates Launchbury Daly Hughes Shields […]

Braley to swap his allegiance to Italy

17 February 2019 1 comment

GLOUCESTERscrum-half Callum Braley has been called into Italy’s training squad ahead of their Six Nations game against Ireland on February 24. Braley represented England at […]

Owens: We must start fast or they’ll teach us

17 February 2019 2 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Confident: Ken Owens KEN Owens has vowed to get stuck into England but warned Wales Eddie Jones’ side will “teach them a […]

England ‘have found two amazing flankers’

10 February 2019 0 comments

Jon Newcombe talks to Serge Betsen, the great former French flanker about Sunday Destructive: Tom Curry, left, has all the attributes to be a great […]

Kelly: We must right the wrongs from French defeat

10 February 2019 0 comments

WALES forwards coach Richard Kelly has challenged his players to correct the mistakes of their French defeat against Italy today. A young Wales side succumbed […]

Joyce denied late winner by TMO

10 February 2019 0 comments

By ROB COLE Italy Women…….3 Wales Women….3 JASMINE Joyce raced 70m to what would have been one of the greatest tries in Welsh women’s rugby […]

Let’s have relegation in women’s Six Nations

10 February 2019 1 comment

CATHERINE SPENCER Like fine wine: Katy Daley-McLean gets better with age Round one of the women’s Six Nations followed expected form as England and France […]

Challenge is to improve for England says Davies

10 February 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER JONATHAN Davies vowed to continue Wales’ winning run but told his team to wise up for England as they edged to a […]

Italy’s Six Nations place safe despite desperate run

3 February 2019 1 comment

RELEGATION will not be introduced to the Six Nations, according to tournament chief Ben Morel, who also says there is no prospect of another country […]

Gloucester battle over Polledri

27 January 2019 0 comments

GLOUCESTER are fighting to keep hold of Italian flanker Jake Polledri, below, when his contract runs out at the end of the season. They are […]

Azzurri camp desperate to break their O’Shea duck

27 January 2019 0 comments

Sergio Parisse tells STEFFAN THOMAS Italy must get a win to show progress Italy Last win: Italy beat Scotland in the 2015 Six Nations finale […]

Les Bleues favourites in this two-horse race

27 January 2019 1 comment

CATHERINE SPENCER THE FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN Returning from Sevens: Emily Scarratt is back for England PICTURE: Getty Images In 2008, after a comprehensive win over […]

Women’s squads

27 January 2019 1 comment

England Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Beckett, Sarah Bern, Hannah Botterman, Jo Brown, Rowena Burnfield, Shaunagh Brown, Bryony Cleall, Poppy Cleall, Amy Cokayne, Vickii Cornborough, Lark Davies, […]

Six reasons you’ll want to be at Twickenham for the Six Nations 2019

25 January 2019 0 comments

It’s unmissable – The oldest rugby tournament in the world, the Guinness Six Nations sees Europe’s top rugby nations compete in the most prestigious annual […]

Sinoti Sinoti commits future to Newcastle Falcons

15 January 2019 0 comments

‘The supporters have been awesome right from day one’ – Sinoti Sinoti

Sisi’s set to seize his new chance with Italy

13 January 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY RENAISSANCE man David Sisi admits he can barely believe his stroke of good fortune after being summoned into Italy’s squad […]

Warriors fall to Allan penalty in Italy

6 January 2019 1 comment

By GARY HEATLY Benetton ………20 Glasgow ……….17 BENETTON won their fourth PRO14 match on the spin by downing Glasgow at the Stadio Monigo. The Italians […]

Jackson column: Steve Hansen has known ups and downs like no other

20 December 2018 0 comments

Peter Jackson looks at Steve Hansen’s time at the WRU

Quins sent crashing by Ioane’s late breakaway

9 December 2018 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS HARLEQUINS came crashing down from the high of beating Exeter as a last-minute try from wing Monty Ioane gave the hosts victory. […]

Aphiwe Dyanti and Malcolm Marx added to cosmopolitan Barbarians squad for Argentina clash

26 November 2018 0 comments

Rassie Erasmus has named 13 of his South Africa tourists into the Barbarians group preparing to face Argentina on Saturday. They include World Rugby Breakthrough […]

David Pocock ruled out of Australia’s clash against England

23 November 2018 0 comments

Influential Wallabies back row fails late fitness test

Jackson column: Wales must find more to beat the Springboks

22 November 2018 0 comments

Wales have put the fright on South Africa in their past three meetings, but things have changed

Chris Ashton expected to miss England’s clash with Australia

20 November 2018 0 comments

Joe Cokanasiga to continue on the wing?

Aussies suffer Pocock blow

18 November 2018 1 comment

By ADAM ELLIS Italy………………..7 Australia ……..26 VICTORY celebrations within the Wallabies’ camp could end up being short-lived as they await news on the injury suffered […]

Hong Kong and Canada in decider

18 November 2018 0 comments

REPECHAGE CANADA are one point away from a place at next year’s World Cup in Japan after beating Germany 29-10 in a round-robin repechage tournament […]

Hogg’s flair can take us to next level – Cuthbert

18 November 2018 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Star signing: Stuart Hogg scores for Scotland against Italy PICTURE: Getty Images ALEX CUTHBERT is excited at the prospect of playing in […]

Wasps deal for Michele

18 November 2018 0 comments

WASPS have signed Italy centre Michele Campagnaro on a deal until the end of the season. The 25-year-old, capped 36 times by his country, will […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

11 November 2018 0 comments

MIKE UMAGA FORMER SAMOA AND ROTHERHAM BACK AND DoR AT BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE BEING booed by 60- odd thousand South Africans inside Ellis Park in […]

Canucks get in gear with five-try win over Coventy

11 November 2018 0 comments

By PAUL SMITH CANADA’S attempt to maintain their record of having qualified for every World Cup faces a test of endurance and nerve over the […]

Wallabies call for Tiger Polota-Nau

4 November 2018 2 comments

TATAFU Polota-Nau has been drafted into Australia’s squad for the three-Test tour of Wales, Italy and England this month. The Leicester hooker will join up […]