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James Harrington

/ 5 days ago

Top 14: Raffaele Storti set to get his chance at Grenoble

French Column by James Harrington Portugal winger Raffaele Storti has made a habit of not doing things the easy way –...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 weeks ago

Felipe Etcheverry’s journey from the World Cup to loving amateur rugby in Uruguay

By Joe Santamaria For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 4 weeks ago

British and Irish Lions will face indigenous and Pacific team on Australian tour

The British and Irish Lions will face a team with indigenous and Pacific heritage during their 2025 tour, Rugby Australia has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

New free-to-air deal sees England on ITV for Six Nations

By Sam Jackson The BBC and ITV have agreed a new four-year deal for the Men’s Six Nations to remain on...

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Letters

/ 1 month ago

Sir Bill Beaumont on renewing English rugby

Sir Bill Beaumont - Interim RFU Chair Spring is now upon us, and thoughts naturally turn towards regeneration and renewal after...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Dillon Lewis Joins the Charge: Are the Dragons Ready to Rise?

By Pete Ryan – @PeterRyanSports We are at this stage in the season, with signings unveiled and strategies unfolding, and the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Women’s Six Nations: Wales captain Hannah Jones on coming back after considering retirement

By Paul Eddison Hannah Jones was on the verge of walking away from international rugby before being convinced by her club...

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Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Lions ready to fight for their lives, vows Polish star

By CONOR MCLARNON LEICESTER Lions’ Jordan Tebbatt is eager to get one over on his former side as the relegation-threatened club...

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Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Jack van Poortvliet pleased to have Ben Youngs for support

By Mark Stevens Jack van Poortvliet knows that the road back to England’s No.9 jersey will be tough, but in clubmate...

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Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Will Stuart proving his true worth, says Andy Robinson

By Jon Newcombe Former England boss and current Bath coach Andy Robinson believes consistency of selection is bringing the best out...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 2 months ago

Survival the name of game for Stade

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN AS approximately no one once said, a year is a long time in rugby. After the 17th...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 months ago

Ben Earl – England gunning for Six Nations redemption after rewatching Calcutta Cup losses

Ben Earl revealed the agony of rewatching recent Calcutta Cup failures has left England gunning for redemption as he admitted Scotland’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby Paper News

/ 2 months ago

Most Thrilling Late-Late Shows in Six Nations History

England’s stunning late victory against France in the second round of the 2025 Six Nations will go down in history as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick’s best results as England head coach

By Charlie Elliott England have just defeated France in a great display of desire and tactical awareness, as well as plenty of...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Rugby Europe Championship: Georgia on their way to super seven

Rugby Europe Championship By Ben Jaycock Georgia booked their place at World Cup 2027 with a 40-7 victory over the Netherlands....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 months ago

I’m surprised by £30m offer to community game

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME England leaders: Maro Itoje and Jamie George and, inset, Bill Sweeney PICTURES:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 months ago

Race is on to win a place in RWC 2027

Rugby Matters - A weekly look at the game's other talking points, by Brendan Gallagher Qualification for the Rugby World Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

I want the Red Roses to be unstoppable, says Zoe Aldcroft

By Dan Robertshaw Newly appointed England captain Zoe Aldcroft insists there is work to be done before her side can set...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

South America aiming for four teams at Rugby World Cup 2027

By Joe Santamaria After a historic 2024 for rugby in South America, former Argentina head coach Daniel Hourcade is turning his...

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Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game

Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Hansen’s comments proved the final straw for Chris Busby

Ireland and Connacht winger Mack Hansen has provided guaranteed entertainment to the game of rugby by means of his exciting style...

By Ben Jaycock

Women's International

/ 3 months ago

Zoe Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer as England captain for 2025

Zoe Aldcroft has replaced Marlie Packer as England Women’s captain for 2025. Gloucester-Hartpury forward Aldcroft, who has 58 international caps, will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 months ago

Northampton Saints ring the changes

Saints rounded off 2024 with a resounding 61-0 victory over Newcastle Falcons last weekend and director of rugby Phil Dowson has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 4 months ago

‘Trailblazer’ Ilona Maher showing the way, says World Rugby chief

World Rugby chief Alan Gilpin is convinced Bristol Bears TikTok sensation Ilona Maher is just what the sport needs as momentum...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Put John Mitchell in charge of Lions, says Maggie Alphonsi

By Paul Eddison John Mitchell is the perfect candidate to lead the inaugural Lions Women team when they tour New Zealand...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

The motion to call an SGM sent to Bill Sweeney, which had been signed by more than 200 RFU clubs

Dear Bill, 1. The publication of Annual Report (2023/24), including the Remuneration Committee report in respect of the remuneration of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Womens Rugby World Cup

/ 4 months ago

Ellie Kildunne believes impact of home Rugby World Cup lies ‘beyond imagination’

England and Harlequins full-back Ellie Kildunne cannot even fathom how transformative next year’s home Rugby World Cup might be for her...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

New-boy Jordie Barrett quick to show his worth for Leinster

By Mark Stevens Leinster had a good inkling of what they were getting when they confirmed the signing of Jordie Barrett...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Brave Lupus banking on Mo’unga class

By MATT McILRAITH THE fourth season of Japan Rugby League One kicks off this week, with the tournament opening with the...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Lawrence Dallaglio says search for Tom Voyce echoes his own family tragedy

Lawrence Dallaglio has expressed his sorrow after his former England teammate Tom Voyce was apparently swept away while crossing a flooded...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Hot-shot Ilona Maher set to light up the league

Bristol Bears coach Dave Ward says superstar signing Ilona Maher will be a major asset to Premiership Women’s Rugby and will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 5 months ago

Global superstar Ilona Maher joins Bristol Bears

One of the biggest names in rugby will join Bristol Bears in 2025, with USA Eagles star Ilona Maher heading to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

MacDonald eager to get going

■ By MARK STEVENS ENGLAND international Claudia MacDonald hopes to put her latest injury nightmare firmly behind her as she sets...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Rowland is gearing up for world cup challenge

■ By MARK STEVENS Triumph: England celebrate with the WXV1 trophy PICTURES: Getty Images HELENA Rowland believes England Women have been...

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Rugby Paper News

/ 5 months ago

What does the future hold for French rugby in 2025?

The Future of French Rugby: Perspectives for 2025 French rugby is undergoing a transformation. The French national team, Le XV de...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Ollivon proves point (whatever he says)

By JAMES HARRINGTON France.................... 37pts Tries: Flament 9, Villiere 33, Penalty 36, Bielle-Biarrey 58 Conversions: Ramos 9, 33, 58 Penalties: Ramos...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Sadourny gets nod to replace Davidson

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Hat-trick man: Toulon wing Gael Drean runs in to score against Bayonne PICTURE: Getty Images IN April...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Ireland v All Blacks talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

Ireland launch their Autumn Nations Series fixtures with Friday evening’s mouthwatering clash against New Zealand. The All Blacks, who knocked Andy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher start for Ireland against New Zealand

Front-row forwards Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher will start Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand in Dublin. Prop Bealham...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand

Lock Joe McCarthy believes Ireland have “earned the right” to feel confident of taking on the All Blacks as they attempt...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 months ago

England’s five most memorable moments against the Wallabies

By Charlie Elliott Whenever England face Australia, be it in football, cricket, rugby or the never-ending debate between Marmite and Vegemite, an immense...

By Charlie Elliott