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Marcus Smith will come back bouncing, says Danny Wilson

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Danny Wilson insists Marcus Smith will “come bouncing back” into The Stoop ready to light up the Premiership and Europe after giving […]

Harlequins boss Danny Wilson: Resting our stars worked

23 March 2025 0 comments

Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson was delighted his decision to rest three returning England squad members paid dividends. “Last season we put too much pressure […]

Ambitious Will Porter keen to show he deserves to start for Harlequins

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Will Porter is dreaming of following some of his team-mates on the senior international stage. But the scrum-half admits he first needs […]

United Rugby Championship: David Kriel hits the target for Bulls

23 March 2025 0 comments

Bulls……………… 21 Leinster…………20 By Sam Jackson David Kriel’s last-gasp penalty ended Leinster’s unbeaten URC record as the Bulls edged a tight contest in Pretoria. From […]

Michael Cheika determined to leave Leicester Tigers on a high

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Michael Cheika is determined to leave Leicester on a high having decided not to extend his one-year contract with the club. Cheika, […]

Thorburn calls for a restart ‘at every level’

23 March 2025 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PAUL Thorburn has seen Wales take a few batterings since his touchline goal put them on the […]

Ex-Aussie flanker Rocky Elsom faces jail in France

16 March 2025 0 comments

By Sam Jackson Former Australia flanker Rocky Elsom has been sentenced to two years in prison after a French court found him guilty of misusing […]

Matthew Tait Should I have focused on one position? I don’t know

16 March 2025 0 comments

Paul Rees looks back at Mathew Tait’s career and finds out how he – and his family – are now living and working in Dubai […]

Byrne’s staying at Bristol

16 March 2025 0 comments

BRISTOL have extended four-cap Ireland fly-half Harry Byrne’s loan from Leinster until the end of the season. The 25-yearold has made six appearances since joining […]

Jack Boyle – Ireland’s future front row star

10 March 2025 0 comments

By Pete Ryan You won’t find a position quite like the prop in any sport. It is a position defined by toughness, strength, and determination. […]

England vs Italy Preview: Fraser Dingwall set to pull the strings as Steve Borthwick puts faith in Saints

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Preview – England v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Steve Borthwick might not come across as a gambler but he has […]

Jeremy Guscott – England must put foot on the gas

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken & Unmissable every week… Some of the reasons for the changes Steve Borthwick has made against Italy are understandable, although […]

Questions over Garry Ringrose’s ‘lenient’ ban refuse to go away

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know The Rugby Paper’s investigation into the Six Nations giving Romain Ntamack and Garry Ringrose different […]

Dr Bill Mulcahy put his college on the map

9 March 2025 0 comments

Ireland lock Dr Bill Mulcahy will be remembered for many things not least being a rumbustious Ireland lock who also won six Lions caps while […]

Ospreys are soaring but Mark Jones won’t take credit

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Mark Jones is quick to acknowledge the work of those who have gone before him at the Ospreys, but there’s no doubting […]

Bazalgette: I learnt a lot from the Bears

9 March 2025 0 comments

By CHRIS COLLYER RELIABLE fly-half Harry Bazalgette is no stranger to multitasking as his kicking skills continue to prove invaluable to Hartpury as they fight […]

Six Nations: ‘Really smart rugby brain’ – Jamie Osborne backed to shine in unfamiliar role

7 March 2025 0 comments

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby is confident versatile back Jamie Osborne can shine in unfamiliar territory during Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with title […]

Six Nations: France and Ireland combined 23-man squad

3 March 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Ireland host France this weekend in the Six Nations in the biggest match of the tournament so far. France must win to […]

Felix Jones rejoins Springboks

2 March 2025 0 comments

Former England defence coach Felix Jones will rejoin the South Africa staff next week. The 37-year-old was part of the Springboks’ coaching staff during their […]

Jeremy Guscott: Go for it, England, and don’t play safe

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken & unmissable every week… Sport can be about small margins, and it is amazing how quickly the public mood can […]

URC: Jack Walsh keeps his nerve as Ospreys down Glasgow Warriors

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Luke Jarmyn Glasgow ………… 31pts Tries: Mann 20, Schickerling 34, 40; Cordero 71, McBeth 78 Conversions: Weir 21, 40+1, 79 Ospreys ………….32pts Tries: Morse […]

URC: Leinster’s sweet 16 as Cardiff fall away

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Leinster ………….. 42pts Tries: McKee 15, Boyle 40, Deegan 43, McGrath 50, Tector 53, Russell 80 Conversions: Byrne 16, 40, 44, 51, […]

URC: Dragons let early lead slip to hand it to Zebre

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas THOMAS Zebre ……………… 31pts Tries: Licata 16, Stavile 40, Prisciantelli 42, Paea 60 Conversions: Da Re 17, 40, 43, 61 Penalty: Prisciantelli […]

Romain Ntamack vs Garry Ringrose – The same offence but two outcomes, why?

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know Romain Ntamack and Garry Ringrose broke the same law in separate cases of such striking […]

Jacob’s ready for a big finish in Bournville’s survival fight

2 March 2025 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK WITH just six rounds to go, National League regulars Bournville are embroiled in a relegation dogfight, and fly-half Jacob Fewtrell is […]

George Horne – The Forgotten Spark Scotland Needs to Ignite during the Six Nations

27 February 2025 0 comments

By Pete Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Scotland is an exciting team, a canvas rich with promise, still waiting for the final strokes of destiny. Gregor Townsend […]

Kieran Hardy is getting back to his best

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas After going through a challenging spell in his career, Kieran Hardy is now enjoying his rugby again and playing with a smile […]

George Skivington coup as Ross Byrne signs for Gloucester

23 February 2025 0 comments

Gloucester have signed 22-cap Ireland flyhalf Ross Byrne for next season. In his 177 games for the province, the 29-year-old Dubliner has accumulated 1,156 points […]

Sam Riley: We believe we can make Premiership top four

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Sam Riley is bullish about Quins prospects of stashing some silverware in the Twickenham Stoop cabinet and confirms the Londoners’ sights are […]

Two may be better than one for Wales

23 February 2025 0 comments

MICHAEL Cheika has been around more blocks than most on the global coaching merry-go-round: Dublin (Leinster), Paris (Stade Francais), London (Harlequins), Japan (Green Rockets), Sydney […]

Ireland or nobody: Tadhg Beirne goes over for his country

23 February 2025 0 comments

To Ireland, via Llandovery PICTURE: Getty Images TADHG Beirne’s road to redemption from Leinster reject to Ireland superstar began at a club nicknamed The Drovers […]

Top 14: Racing 92’s delight at smash and grab

23 February 2025 0 comments

French Column – By James Harrington Racing really needed that. A first win in the Top 14 since they beat Pau on the road in […]

Six Nations best matchups of the weekend: Calcutta Cup fly-half clash crucial for Lions chances

22 February 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott After fallow week, the Six Nations is back with a bang. Some eye-watering games are scheduled to take place over the weekend, with Matt […]

Ross Byrne’s Gloucester move: a new chapter for him, but what lies ahead for Gareth Anscombe?

20 February 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Leinster and Irish rugby could be saying that about Ross Byrne, […]

Joe Launchbury’s backing Fin Baxter for a long England Test career

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald English rugby’s new “Babyface” can go from strength to strength on the Test stage following his try-scoring heroics against France. Fin Baxter […]

Felipe Contepomi – It will be an honour for Argentina to take on the British & Irish Lions

16 February 2025 0 comments

Joe Santamaria talks to Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi about the challenges of a tour by England – and the Lions The European teams are in […]

Gavin Coombes gives Munster the edge over Scarlets

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Sam Jackson Munster …………29pts Tries: McCarthy 21, Coombes 45, 64, Kendellen 52, Farrell 80 Conversions: Burns 22, 53 Scarlets ………….. 8pts Try: Page 57 […]

Leinster manage to hold off Ospreys

16 February 2025 0 comments

By Roger Panting Ospreys …………. 19pts Tries: Deaves 36, Lewis 47, Jones 74 Conversions: O Williams 36, Walsh 74 Leinster ………….22pts Tries: McGrath 13, Tector […]

Easterby keeps faith with Prendergast at fly-half

9 February 2025 0 comments

■ By PAUL REES IRELAND have kept faith with outside-half Sam Prendergast who will make his first Test appearance outside Dublin against Scotland. The 22-year […]

Danny Care: It would be amazing to finish with another trophy

9 February 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Danny Care still has fire in the belly to win another title with Harlequins. Care, 38, is the all-time appearance holder at […]

If I see players smile, I’m happy

9 February 2025 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to former Wales flanker Lyn Jones, below, head coach of the Netherlands What was your playing background and how […]

Six Nations: Best brothers of all time

3 February 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott After Tom and Ben Curry became the first set of twin brothers to play in a Six Nations match in England’s defeat […]

Six Nations: Biggest stock risers and fallers

3 February 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott A topsy-turvy start to the 2025 Six Nations led to some surprising stars announcing themselves on the biggest stage, with some disappointing performances from traditional […]

Coach Stuart Lancaster sacked by Racing 92

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Sam Jackson Former England boss Stuart Lancaster has been sacked from his job as Racing 92 head coach. The 55-year-old joined Racing in 2023 […]

Gloucester’s second-half blitz enough to keep Cornish Pirates at bay

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Mike Sinclair C Pirates ……….. 19pts Tries: Cannon 7, Hocking 66, Agbongbon 75 Conversions: Houston 66, 75 Gloucester …….26pts Tries: Eite 3, 47; Barton […]

Lancaster leaves Racing

2 February 2025 0 comments

On his way: Stuart Lancaster and Racing 92 have parted company PICTURE: Alamy STUART Lancaster and Racing 92 have parted ways with less than half […]

Lam: We’ll keep defying critics

2 February 2025 0 comments

■By PAUL REES PAT Lam expects his Bristol side to continue defying the critics after going into the Premiership break second in the table. They […]

Six Nations – Ireland vs England Betting Preview

31 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will cross the Irish Sea to Dublin to take on the formidable Ireland. Steve Borthwick’s side, the underdogs in […]

New captain Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ for Six Nations as they target Ireland upset

31 January 2025 0 comments

Maro Itoje says England are “ready to go” as they target an upset victory over Ireland that would launch their Guinness Six Nations in style. […]

Six Nations: One player to watch for each team

27 January 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Every year, the Six Nations conjures up some surprises, either from results or individual players. Going into the tournament, fans have an idea of […]

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