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Halfpenny will be the one to pay if Gatland experiments with Steff Evans

5 October 2017 0 comments

By Peter Jackson Leigh Halfpenny’s used to be the first name on the Wales team-sheet and not just because they named it back to front […]

Atmosphere at Gardens hits right note for Horne

24 September 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY ROB Horne says it took something special to turn his back on Australia for a new life in Northampton. Powerful centre Horne […]

INSIDE: TheRUGBYPaper

24 September 2017 2 comments

Newcastle edge 65-point thriller at the Rec JAMIE ROBERTS Marcus Smith is making me feel 18 again and I’m loving it ROB HORNE Quitting Wallabies […]

Shane Williams: Sam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future

22 September 2017 0 comments

Sam Warburton’s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on the Lions tour and his displays in the second and […]

Peter Jackson: Top Cat still carries the bruises from Meads’ knee

21 September 2017 0 comments

Clive Rowlands woke up yesterday with the same ache in his lower back, just as he has woken up every Saturday for more than half […]

Sam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future

17 September 2017 2 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SAM Warburton’s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on the Lions tour and […]

Top Cat still carries the bruises from Meads’ knee

17 September 2017 2 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Clive Rowlands woke up yesterday with the same ache in his lower back, just as he has […]

Wasteful Wallabies let Boks off the hook

10 September 2017 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON AUSTRALIA coach Michael Cheika rued the inability of his Wallabies to close out matches after they surrendered a big lead for a […]

Sorry Leigh, you didn’t have to leave Toulon

3 September 2017 1 comment

LEIGH HALFPENNY will already have made a mental note to clear the decks for Sunday October 15 and the Scarlets’ opening round of the Champions’ […]

Call these ever frustrating Aussies the French Wallabies

3 September 2017 0 comments

THOSE Wallabies must have some French in them. That is the only explanation I have from what I watched over the past couple of weeks. […]

Barnes bins the card calls

27 August 2017 1 comment

WAYNE Barnes struck an overdue blow on behalf of referees subjected to unsolicited advice from players urging the use of cards against the other side. […]

Bristol pay differentials won’t cause disharmony says Lam

27 August 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: Marler shows value of old-fashioned drinking! BRISTOL supremo Pat Lam insists that motivation will prove no issue for his bigmoney stars, […]

Basic catch and pass wins it for ABs

27 August 2017 0 comments

THAT try from Beauden Barrett yesterday morning to help New Zealand snatch victory over Australia was outstanding and just shows how good the All Blacks […]

Wallabies smashed for six in first half blitzkrieg

20 August 2017 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER NEW ZEALAND dismissed Australia from their presence with a remarkable six-try first half burst in Sydney which left you appreciating just how […]

Morahan happy Bristol match his ambitions

20 August 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY FORMER Wallabies star Luke Morahan reckons Bristol’s signing of former All Black Charles Piutau has reinforced his decision to reject offers from […]

DREAM TEAM

20 August 2017 1 comment

NIC WHITE, THE EXETER CHIEFS AND AUSTRALIA SCRUM–HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Scott Sio –My former Brumbies teammate […]

Cheika has to sort out his sorry Wallabies – and fast

20 August 2017 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK It is not all doom and gloom yet for Australia despite that 54-34 hammering by the All Blacks. But […]

Nick Cain: Lack of common sense could kill Aussie rugby

17 August 2017 0 comments

The Aussies are used to baking hot temperatures and droughts, but as sporting meltdowns go they do not come much worse than the one experienced […]

Money on O’Connor to recapture his best

6 August 2017 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I READ with interest the piece with James […]

Dan Leo: Charitable mindset has held back Pacific rugby

3 August 2017 0 comments

Much of the kiwi media-fare leading up to the third test between New Zealand and the Lions focussed on Kieran Read and the fact it […]

McMahon set to miss World Cup

30 July 2017 0 comments

HIGHLY-RATED Wallaby back row Sean McMahon has signed a ‘lucrative’ two-year contract to play for an unnamed club in Japan. The Melbourne Rebel, 23, is […]

Wallaby skipper steps down

30 July 2017 0 comments

AUSTRALIA captain Stephen Moore has decided to call time on his 12-year international career at the end of the season. Moore, 34, has won 120 […]

Smith taking a breather

30 July 2017 1 comment

ALL Blacks star Ben Smith is set for a sabbatical following next month’s back-to-back Bledisloe Cup Tests against the Wallabies. Smith will stand down from […]

Gibson quashes report suggesting he’s lost the Waratahs dressing room

11 July 2017 0 comments

Waratahs head coach Daryl Gibson has dismissed media reports suggesting his squad has lost faith in his methods following their 40-27 defeat to the Jaguares. […]

Wallabies’ late rally denies famous victory for Azzurri

25 June 2017 0 comments

By JOE THOMAS AUSTRALIA scored two late tries to see off Italy in Brisbane and avoid a second straight defeat. The Wallabies led 28-13 on […]

Watson grabs revenge for Scots’ World Cup misery

18 June 2017 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON A SENSATIONAL try by Hamish Watson helped Scotland beat Australia in Sydney and avenge two consecutive narrow defeats, including a controversial World […]

Plenty of changes for Scotland for Australia Test

15 June 2017 0 comments

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has named eight personnel changes to his starting XV to face Australia at Allianz Stadium. Townsend has bookended his selection […]

Wallaby hooker ready for “ugly stuff” at London Irish

14 June 2017 0 comments

New London Irish hooker Saia Faing’a has opened up on his move to the club and has told the fans he is ready to do […]

Leroy Houston signs with Bordeaux-Begles

6 June 2017 0 comments

Former Bath fan favourite Leroy Houston has signed for Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles after requesting his Reds contract be terminated with the Super Rugby side. […]

Wales will have gem if Botham Mk III can match Ian

4 June 2017 0 comments

IT WILL not make Welsh prospects any better at the Junior World Cup but one of their back row can justifiably claim to have given […]

DREAM TEAM

7 May 2017 0 comments

KARL DICKSON, THE QUINS AND FORMER BEDFORD SCRUM-HALF CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… KARL DICKSON 1. Joe Marler – One […]

Sam Warburton “humbled and proud” to be Lions captain again

19 April 2017 0 comments

Sam Warburton has been confirmed as the British & Irish Lions captain for the second Tour in a row. Warburton will lead the tourists to […]

Saracens add weight to pack with Wallaby star

4 April 2017 0 comments

Saracens have announced that Australian international forward Will Skelton will re-join the club on a permanent deal later this year. Skelton made eight appearances for […]

Wallabies set to go on strike if Force are axed

2 April 2017 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA AUSTRALIA’S professional rugby players may go on strike early next year if one of their Super Rugby teams is axed in a shake-up […]

Beale determined to deliver the goods before departing

19 March 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY KURTLEY Beale reckons the addition of Springbok superstar Willie Le Roux to an already electrifying backline has given Wasps the extra edge […]

O’Connor thinking of a return to Oz

12 February 2017 2 comments

JAMES O’Connor is hoping to play in the 2019 World Cup and he has revealed he is already talking to teams about a Super Rugby […]

Nick Cain: Sherylle Calder will keep focus on big prize

2 February 2017 0 comments

Sherylle Calder’s capacity to make a difference as a visual skills coach can be measured by the three-year contract she has signed with England until […]

Young Gun: Declan Sinclair – Tonbridge School lock

13 January 2017 0 comments

Given he was barely a year old when John Eales won his second World Cup, it is no surprise Declan Sinclair had to google the […]

Jack Clifford’s back to press his claim for a starring role

16 December 2016 0 comments

Jack Clifford believes he has returned stronger and fitter than ever following an eight-week injury lay off that forced him to watch his England team […]

Shane Williams: Get off Howley’s back, he’s proved a winner at top level

15 December 2016 0 comments

The worst kept secret in rugby is out. Warren Gatland’s selection of Rob Howley, Steve Borthwick and Andy Farrell as his assistant coaches for the […]

Dream Team: Matt Mullan – Wasps prop

12 December 2016 0 comments

1. Tony Windo – He helped me out a lot when I was coming through the Worcester academy. He was a mentor who ended up […]

Australia go for size to tackle England

1 December 2016 0 comments

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has opted for size and aggression as his team vies for revenge against England at Twickenham. Number eight Lopeti Timani has […]

South Africa ring changes for England Test

10 November 2016 0 comments

South Africa have made several changes to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday. Only five players who started in the 31-31 draw against the […]

Wales change six for Pumas clash

10 November 2016 0 comments

Rob Howley has made six changes ahead of Wales‘ meeting with Argentina in Cardiff on Saturday, taking the axe to the side that were crushed […]

Barbarians v South Africa preview

4 November 2016 0 comments

All Black Andy Ellis will lead out a Barbarians team with plenty of Super Rugby experience when they take on South Africa at Wembley tomorrow. […]

Cooper dropped for Wallabies as All Blacks chase record

21 October 2016 0 comments

Australia have dropped Quade Cooper to the bench as they go in search of a first victory over the All Blacks at Eden Park since 1986. […]

I’ve been beating my demons says Kurtley Beale

9 September 2016 0 comments

Watching Kurtley Beale, ball in hand, whizzing past defences at full speed is one of the most beautiful sights in the game so it is […]

Nick Cain: Yes, I believe England can rain on New Zealand’s parade

8 September 2016 0 comments

The All Black procession is in full marching order again, with the usual array of tub-thumpers and cheerleaders proclaiming them as the undisputed masters of […]