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The Beast has become a beauty for Springboks

10 November 2019 1 comment

BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points FEW players get to announce their retirement off the back of possibly a career […]

England were just too fancy says Bok star De Villiers

10 November 2019 2 comments

■From EUAN REEDIE Naive: Eddie Jones ENGLAND can emerge stronger from their World Cup final humbling at the hands of South Africa if they learn […]

Du Toit, Scarratt are best in world

10 November 2019 0 comments

SOUTH Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and England’s Emily Scarratt were named men’s and women’s 15s player of the Year 2019 at the World Rugby […]

Rugby Paper Reader Offer

6 November 2019 0 comments

WOODEN SPOON RUGBY YEARBOOK 2020 & HISTORY OF THE WORLD CUP (1975-2015) BOOK OFFERS: Now in it’s 24th year, the Wooden Spoon Yearbook, is firmly […]

Verdict: Siya Kolisi brings fresh hope to a troubled land

6 November 2019 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher on the significance of Springboks no.6s to the modern history of South Africa

The Rugby Paper’s Team of the World Cup

6 November 2019 0 comments

Nick Cain finds room for only one All Black in his starting XV

South Africa’s World Cup stars to light up Barbarians’ November tour

5 November 2019 0 comments

South African World Cup champions Lukhanyo Am, Makazole Mapimpi, Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira and Herschel Jantjies will be in action for the Barbarians when they take […]

Sometimes you never know just why you’ve lost, admits Eddie

3 November 2019 1 comment

From ADAM HATHAWAY Champions: Siya Kolisi lifts the Cup PICTURE: Getty Images FRUSTRATED Eddie Jones predicted four years of pain for his England side after […]

My Life in Rugby: Former Bath, Toulon and Sharks scrum-half Michael Claassens

1 November 2019 0 comments

A player who loved running out at The Rec before stints with Toulon and the Sharks

TEAMS: England unchanged for World Cup final showdown with Springboks

31 October 2019 0 comments

The side which turned the All Blacks grey has been trusted with downing the Springboks

Mapimpi try-double ends Japan fairytale

27 October 2019 1 comment

By ADAM ELLIS SOUTH AFRICA banished the terrors of Brighton by running out easy victors over Japan to bring the host nation’s World Cup to […]

Aaron’s on the ball whatever its shape

27 October 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Comparisons: Warburton Ace in the pack: Aaron Wainwright PICTURE: Getty Images AARON Wainwright admits he looks at the lives of today’s multimillionaire […]

Kolisi aiming to revive the spirit of 2007 for his Boks

27 October 2019 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Skipper: Siya Kolisi SOUTHAfrica captain Siya Kolisi is hoping for a repeat of 12 years ago – and another chance to give […]

Tigers fans deserve a response says Jonah

27 October 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Versatile: Leicester winger Jonah Holmes PICTURES: Getty Images AS his Wales teammates battle for a piece of history and a place in […]

We can do it this time, North tells the Welsh

27 October 2019 1 comment

GEORGE North’s battle cry sent Wales into their World Cup semi-final with South Africa as he insisted this will be a different story to 2011. […]

Shaun uses an umbrella to put wind up mighty Boks

27 October 2019 2 comments

Nick Cain visits a highly motivated Welsh camp ahead of the semi-final with South Africa Dynamic duo: Warren Gatland with defence coach Shaun Edwards Vital […]

Northampton flanker Heinrich Brussow forced to call time on rugby career

23 October 2019 0 comments

“I have been battling injuries for some time now” – Brussow

Jackson column: Kamikaze man ‘Shiggy’ has made real impact

16 October 2019 0 comments

Peter Jackson charts role of Shigeru Konno as one of the forefathers of Japanese rugby

Cobus was quick – but no cigar!

13 October 2019 0 comments

COBUS Reinach’s elevenminute hat-trick for the Springboks against Canada is among the fastest of the professional era but is not the stand alone of the […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

13 October 2019 0 comments

MICHAEL CLAASSENS FORMER SOUTH AFRICA, CHEETAHS, BATH, TOULON AND SHARKS SCRUM-HALF LIKE most kids in South Africa I grew up wanting to be a professional […]

Kirsten out to catch Rassie eye

13 October 2019 1 comment

EXETER Chiefs new boy Jannes Kirsten wants to use his move to Sandy Park as a springboard to international honours. Kirsten, 25, who can play […]

Record for Reinach in Canucks carnage

13 October 2019 0 comments

By GEORGE LAWRENCE COBUS Reinach equalled the fastest hat-trick in Rugby World Cup history as the Springboks booked their place in the quarter-finals by hammering […]

Radradra has been my player of the tournament

13 October 2019 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK WALES must be licking their lips with the prospect of France as their quarter- final opponents because they have […]

Kamikaze man Siggy has made real impact

13 October 2019 0 comments

Just before the collision it is essential that you do not shut your eyes for a moment so as not to miss the target. Many […]

England v Wales in final says Gallagher

6 October 2019 1 comment

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Try machine: John Gallagher scores against Fiji in the 1987 World Cup As the first Englishman to […]

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

Brady sacks off his video support for Boks

29 September 2019 2 comments

TOM BRADY is an American icon, a New England Patriot with an unprecedented six Super Bowls to his name and a friend of President Trump […]

Italy’s hope is in speed of the back row

29 September 2019 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher looks at the challenge facing Italy and fancies they have an outside chance Key men: Italy hopes rest with Jake Polledri, left, and […]

Campese: Aussies will be much slicker against Wales

29 September 2019 0 comments

DAVID Campese is predicting more World Cup woe for the Welsh today reminding Warren Gatland that “Australia always turn up to the big party!” The […]

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 […]

Captain Brits lifts spirits but brave Namibia fall flat

29 September 2019 2 comments

■By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Star man: Schalk Brits goes over to score South Africa’s ninth try IT’S A LONGway from Ibiza to Toyota City but Schalk […]

Guscott column: Smart All Blacks kick the Springboks into disarray

24 September 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott pinpoints the kicking game as an area where Steve Hansen outsmarted Rassie Erasmus

Italy can shock the world, warns Conor O’Shea

19 September 2019 0 comments

Can Italy give Sergio Parisse the fairytale farewell he deserves before retiring?

Guscott column: Springboks are my pick, but only if Handre Pollard can stay fit

18 September 2019 0 comments

Handre Pollard was in dominant form during the Rugby Championship, as South Africa lifted the trophy

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 […]

Chirpy annnouncers and Mexican Waves. Ugh!

15 September 2019 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Lack of atmosphere: England v Italy in Newcastle England’s final RWC warm-up match at St James’Park was spoiled for me by a stadium […]

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

Chester Williams dazzled in spite of post-Apartheid racial frictions

10 September 2019 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher recalls the life of Springboks wing Chester Williams

Delight for Erasmus as Boks claim their revenge

8 September 2019 1 comment

■ By ADAM ELLIS A HAT-TRICK by Makazole Mapimpi helped the Springboks exact revenge on Japan four years on from suffering the greatest upset in […]

Willemse answers injury SOS

8 September 2019 0 comments

SARACENS have signed South Africa fly-half Damian Willemse on a three-month contract as cover for injured pair Alex Goode and Max Malins. The 21-year-old, who […]

Chester Williams, only black player from South Africa’s 1995 World Cup win, dies aged 49

6 September 2019 0 comments

Springboks legend dies two months after 1995 team-mate James Small

Jackson column: Schalk Brits set for swansong on grandest stage

5 September 2019 0 comments

The former Saracens hooker continues to defy his age as a central character in Rassie Eramus’ plans

Father figure Ackermann can bring best out of Jaco Kriel at Gloucester

30 August 2019 0 comments

Jaco Kriel has more going on in his life than you may see on the surface

Jackson column: The day the floodgates opened on the pro rugby era

30 August 2019 0 comments

Peter Jackson digs deep into the story of how rugby turned professional 25 years ago

Cruden fails with last-gasp kick to hand Castres win

25 August 2019 1 comment

Seventy days after Toulouse lifted the Boucliers de Brennus for the first time in nine years, the new Top 14 season kicked off with high […]

Scarlets will see best of me now says Uzair

18 August 2019 1 comment

Steffan Thomas talks to Scarlets Springbok No.8 Uzair Cassiem about his hopes for the season In control: Uzair Cassiem wins the lineout ball for Scarlets […]

Pollard is helping drive Boks onwards

18 August 2019 0 comments

Physical: Handre Pollard has been the standout player PICTURE: Getty Images The Springboks’ convincing victory against the Pumas in Salta ensured they clinched the Rugby […]

Eddie’s got England looking dangerous

18 August 2019 0 comments

EVERY team want to claim to be the underdog in order to take the heat off themselves and put the pressure on someone else. However, […]

All Blacks ‘will call for Gatland in next couple of years’

4 August 2019 0 comments

Mark ‘Sharky’ Robinson gives his verdict to GRANT SHUB on World Cup prospects and the future of the All Blacks Using his speed: Beauden Barrett […]

Suddenly Erasmus has three top No.9s

4 August 2019 0 comments

FORMER SARACENS AND SPRINGBOKS SCRUM-HALF NEIL DE KOCK Competitive position: Faf de Klerk PICTURE: Getty Images After two rounds of the Rugby Championship completed, South […]

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