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The Rugby Paper
Why France are my favourites for the title
PETER O’Mahony’s appointment as Ireland captain for the Six Nations at the age of 34 was a little surprising, in much the same way as Jamie George’s was for England.
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January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Ealing go back on top in 12-try showstopper
EALING Trailfinders secured an emphatic victory over Doncaster Knights in a frantic 12-try thriller.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Macqueen's Tigers are hungry for more
LEICESTER Tigers’ claimed their first victory of the season last Sunday as Vicky Macqueen’s newcomers broke their duck with a 22-19 win at Sale Sharks.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Crisis? Not in my view, says Sanderson
WITH four straight defeats in all competitions and a season-ending injury to England lock Jonny Hill adding to their extensive list of unavailable players, the impending two month break from Premiership action cannot have come at a better time for Sale.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Lawes the enforcer as Saints ease home
LEAGUE leaders Saints avoided a potential banana skin with a six-try victory over winless Newcastle Falcons.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Chairman Bear sees his wishes granted
IF the scoreline defied plausibility, then this match itself defied all logic.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Saracens in position for sprint to the line
SARACENS flanker Andy Christie faces a stern task breaking into the Scotland back row for the Six Nations but an outstanding performance in this win over Exeter will have done his cause no harm.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Enjoy it, says veteran Marler
JOE Marler has urged England’s fresh faces to “embrace the historical” Six Nations stage and show off their “super strengths”.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Hill's move to Lyon hangs in the balance
LYON's move for England lock Jonny Hill appears to be on the brink of collapse after he suffered a knee injury that is set to keep him out of action for the rest of the season.
1 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Christie glad to be back in Scotland fold
FOR all the fresh faces in Scotland’s Six Nations squad, their starting XV to face Wales in Cardiff next Saturday is likely to have a largely familiar look.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Van Graan delighted by Spencer's recall
BATH boss Johann van Graan has hailed Ben Spencer’s England return as a triumph of perseverance after his captain and scrum-half was named in Steve Borthwick’s 2024 Six Nations squad.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
David: I'm loving the freedom I get here
NICK David is revelling in the freedom given to players at Harlequins and is in contention for a place in the England A squad for next month's clash against Portugal.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Rams would be happy to play in RFU's new Tier 2
NATIONAL One leaders Rams are among the clubs to have submitted an expression of interest to join the new Tier 2 League proposed by the RFU.
4 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Ward: Diamond is the right man for Falcons
STEVE Diamond takes over at Newcastle this week with club stalwart Micky Ward believing the hard-nosed former Sale and Worcester director of rugby is exactly what the Premiership's basement club needs.
2 min |
January 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Reid: We are out to finish on a high
EVEN for five-time champions Toulouse, achieving a perfect 15 points from 15 record from the first three rounds of the Champions Cup had proved beyond them until this season.
3 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Lynagh lets rip with stunning try double
LOUIS Lynagh, just 23 and still with a big future, returned to form and prominence with a decisive brace of first-half tries as Quins marched into the round of 16 with a seven-try demolition of Ulster.
2 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Leicester left waiting for spot in knockouts
LEINSTER may have started slowly but their typical steely composure eventually overpowered Leicester for a third successive encounter between the teams.
2 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Sanderson hoping record crowd will inspire Sharks
ALEX Sanderson wants La Rochelle to feel the noise as they prepare to take on the back-to-back European champions in front of a predicted sell-out at the Salford Community Stadium.
3 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Tough for Falcons as Diamond gets ready
NEWCASTLE’S players will have their fourth boss in less than a year when Steve Diamond starts work as consultant director of rugby next month.
3 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Ben making a Kell of an impression with Bury!
BEN Kelland took over the forwards coach responsibilities alongside his work in Bury St Edmunds’ second-row and has created a formidable pack that have contributed to his side’s unbeaten home record.
2 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Lewis hoping to make some big headlines of his own!
DAN Lewis believes Leicester Lions have what it takes to beat the drop after their victory over Blackheath last weekend.
2 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Students are being taught some crucial rugby lessons
LOUGHBOROUGH are relishing the opportunity to play in National 2 West because of the experience it offers.
2 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Focus for Field is finding a way forward to a fantastic future
THE departure of longstanding director of rugby Gareth Lewis and the loss of key players has presented Huddersfield with a challenging first half of the season.
2 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Taylor happy to leave the bad times behind
FOLLOWING London Irish’s demise, Gloucester has been a safe haven for numerous redundant Exiles and promising England U20s flyhalf Rory Taylor is one of many loving life in his new surroundings.
2 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Llandovery edge past rivals Ebbw
LLANDOVERY clung on to beat Ebbw Vale 17-15 in the battle of the Welsh Premiership’s top two.
3 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Noon proud to be top of the hit parade
BECKY Noon is delighted her dirty work in the engine room is being noticed as the Leicester Tigers lock was named top tackler in the Women’s Premiership this season.
2 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Hutchinson glad to be back in the fold
MUCH has been made of the five backs from free-scoring North- ampton who have made the Six Nations squad, but just as deserving was the recall for Scotland centre Rory Hutchinson whose last cap came 18 months ago.
3 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
England must play with the 'wow' factor
ONE of the biggest talking points of Steve Borthwick’s 2024 Six Nations squad is the selection of Jamie George as England captain. I’m not sure how innovative or game-changing it is, or whether it will prove to be great foresight.
5 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Beard: To get the call was a dream come true
OSCAR Beard missed the call he dared not expect. The Harlequins centre had shut himself in his room at home at the time England’s head coach Steve Borthwick was calling players to tell them they were in his squad for the Six Nations.
4 min |
January 21, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Rees-Zammit: I still can't believe this is happening
LOUIS Rees-Zammit is targeting a hybrid role in the NFL, combining the running back and wide receiver positions.
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