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Dewi Lake says Wales spurred on by chance to end miserable record in Australia

5 July 2024 0 comments

Wales last beat Australia Down Under in 1969. Dewi Lake insists that records are “meant to be broken” as Wales target a first victory against […]

It means nothing – Mike Catt not interested in South Africa comments on Ireland

28 June 2024 0 comments

The Springboks camp have accused the Irish of being “arrogant”. Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt dismissed the significance of potentially provocative comments from the South […]

Jamie George wants his England team-mates to ‘love’ facing the All Blacks

28 June 2024 0 comments

England have only won two Tests against the All Blacks in New Zealand. Jamie George has urged his England team-mates to embrace the challenge of […]

We’ll get it right this time, insists Darbon

23 June 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE WITH the dust barely settled on their Premiership-winning season, Northampton Saints CEO Mark Darbon has insisted that the mistakes of 2014 won’t […]

Gus Warr among 10 uncapped players named in Scotland squad for Americas tour

13 June 2024 0 comments

Sale scrum-half Gus Warr is among 10 uncapped players named in Gregor Townsend’s 37-man Scotland squad for the summer tour of the Americas. Nathan McBeth, […]

The time Tony did plenty of learning

26 May 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS – A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER It might surprise some to learn that the only sports trophy […]

Saracens get back in the old routine

21 April 2024 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Saracens …………………….. 46pts Tries: Parton 7, 12, 20; McFarland 41, Willis 56, Hartley 62, Cinti 65 Conversions: Farrell 8, 13; Manu Vunipola […]

Players or gladiators? Why the game is struggling to find the right balance

10 March 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees reports on World Rugby’s attempts to broaden the sport’s appeal but can see problems ahead It has become an annual event this decade […]

All Blacks in Dublin will be the acid test

11 February 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED EARLY February is not obviously the moment to select a highlight of the calendar year. Especially if that highlight is still […]

Olympics causing financial headache

17 December 2023 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The new cycle of French senior men’s rugby starts here – a month-and-a-half after the 2023 Rugby World Cup ended, and […]

Toxic social media

10 December 2023 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] THE recent decision by Owen Farrell to remove […]

Too many are being pushed to the edge

10 December 2023 0 comments

Paul Rees says it’s time to ensure players spend less time in the gym and more with the ball in their hands Max Malins […]

George urges RFU to listen to old boys

29 October 2023 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Jamie George has urged the RFU to listen to England’s seasoned internationals before rubber-stamping proposals over new playing contracts. Twickenham chiefs have […]

Let’s hope we still have 13 teams come Friday

4 September 2022 0 comments

COLIN BOAG After 11 long weeks, at last the Premiership returns on Friday evening. Yes, we’ve had summer tours and the Rugby Championship to keep […]

Value for money more important than ever

3 July 2022 3 comments

COLIN BOAG Anyone keeping a close eye on the Premiership clubs, and their announcements about departing and arriving players, can’t fail to spot just how […]

Rugby chiefs to discuss revived Nations Championship proposal

10 May 2022 1 comment

A clearer picture over the success of plans to reshape the global calendar is expected to emerge as rugby chiefs meet in Dublin on Tuesday […]

Replace Saracens with Newcastle then draw a line

22 March 2020 0 comments

THEperiod of ‘wait and see’ has passed and the RFU has made a decision regarding the future of their competitions. Now is surely the time […]

Goode’s glad science now dictates pace of pre-season

19 August 2018 4 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER CATCHES UP WITH SARACENS FULL-BACK ALEX GOODE FRESH FROM HIS SUMMER BREAK Working hard: Alex Goode joins in the Saracens pre-season Football fan: […]

Dinosaurs must realise TMO plays a vital role

19 August 2018 2 comments

COLIN BOAG Injured: Ospreys signing Gheorghe Gajio is out for six months Well done to World Rugby for standing up to the Southern Hemisphere whingers. […]

McCall: Don’t let rugby go same way as county cricket

2 April 2017 0 comments

MARK McCall has deep misgivings about the new 11 month season that has been foisted on Northern Hemisphere clubs, and as the man at the […]

Lydiate to captain Wales against England

27 May 2016 0 comments

Dan Lydiate will lead Wales against England at Twickenham on Sunday as Warren Gatland‘s side begin their five match summer tour. Lydiate continues with the […]