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The Rugby Paper
As usual, Gibson-Park enjoys life in top gear
IT’S more than a little sobering to think that Ireland’s win over Wales yesterday was probably their “iffy” performance of their 2024 Six Nations.
4 min |
February 25, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Rattled, but Irish still on course for slam
AND so the champions go to Twickenham on track for the Grandest of Slams, one match away from creating the longest winning Six Nations streak of all.
4 min |
February 25, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Edwards in firing line as France lose rhythm
IT’S too easy to say that France have fallen off and are no longer the team they were, after a home defeat by Ireland when they were down to 14 men for almost half the game. Nor can an away win over Scotland after such a big loss to the Irish in Marseille just be dismissed – even taking into account the controversy over the Scots being denied a last-gasp try.
4 min |
February 25, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Van Graan banking on Russell to hit the target
JOHANN van Graan has every faith that Finn Russell can transfer his goal-kicking form for Scotland to Bath if needed in clutch moments.
2 min |
February 25, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Hammer of the English is too hot to handle again
THIS fourth English Calcutta Cup defeat in succession confirmed Duhan van der Merwe as the ‘Hammer of the English’. The powerhouse South African-born winger was simply too hot to hold as he roared in for a hat-trick to send the Murrayfield crowd into raptures.
5 min |
February 25, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Mercer: I'm focused on Gloucester
IF desire to play for England was a factor in selection, Zach Mercer would be one of the first names on the team sheet.
4 min |
February 25, 2024
The Rugby Paper
End of an era as Lawes commits to Brive
COURTNEY Lawes will leave Northampton this summer to join ProD2 side Brive after 17 seasons at Franklin’s Gardens.
2 min |
February 25, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Boden quits Knights over lack of funding
FATIGUED by the ongoing uncertainty over funding and the direction of the Championship, Steve Boden has explained that the need to explore other opportunities away from the second tier of English rugby was behind his decision to quit as Doncaster DoR.
3 min |
February 25, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Borthwick: We made too many mistakes
ENGLAND boss Steve Borthwick admitted his side got what they deserved after another Murrayfield nightmare in Edinburgh.
3 min |
February 25, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Norey working hard to grab his Prem chance
MAX Norey made his Exeter debut in 2019 but has had to wait until this season to nail down a regular place in the Chiefs' match day squad, learning patiently his trade in lower leagues.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Esher hold off comeback as Hawks left wondering
ESHER underlined their promotion credentials with a hard-fought victory over Henley Hawks at Dry Leas.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Morse: Warburton is my inspiration
RISING star Morgan Morse has revealed how he has drawn inspiration from the words of former and Wales Lions skipper Sam Warburton.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Short-term contract takes Grace to Bath
FORMER Wales rugby league star Regan Grace has signed a short-term contract with Bath.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
It's ten out of ten for Lynn's table toppers
GLOUCESTER-Hartpury went top of the table with a bonus-point win against Sale Sharks to maintain their 100 per cent win record from 10 games, while Sale Sharks remain bottom with nine defeats.
1 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
No stopping Portugal as they put on a show
PORTUGAL'S World Cup win over Fiji might rank as their finest-ever victory but this extraordinary attacking feast in Bucharest runs that night in Toulouse very close.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Lee-Lo red too much for Cardiff to live with
AN early red card to centre Ray Lee-Lo proved too much of a handicap for Cardiff to overcome as their hopes of an end-of-season play-off place were virtually extinguished.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Long breaks do us no favours - Rayer
BEDFORD Blues have made a promising start to this truncated but season's Championship director of rugby Rayer says.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Hendrickson enjoying his new life in Japan
TOM Hendrickson is settling well to life in the Far East having swapped the Premiership for that of Japanese Rugby League One.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Tigers keen to make it a day to remember
LEICESTER scrumhalf Tom Whiteley wants to give Hanro Liebenberg a day to remember by helping Tigers book a place in the Premiership Cup final.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Magnificent Mercer takes no prisoners
GLOUCESTER supporters must wish Zach Mercer could be snubbed by England every week.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
England A told: Play what's in front of you
ENGLAND A will not be a replica of the senior side when they face Portugal at Welford Road next Sunday.
3 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Moody: Ireland hold the aces
LEWIS Moody still harbours doubts are that England ready to lift the Six Nations crown despite a confident and promising start to the campaign.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Dowson hoping Lawes will stay
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Phil Dowson still harbours some hope that Courtney Lawes has a future at Franklin's Gardens beyond the end of this season.
3 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Assiratti goes from novice to mainstay
A YEAR ago Keiron Assiratti was wondering how he could prop up his family, never mind the Welsh scrum.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
O'Shea wants more England A fixtures
TWICKENHAM is looking to arrange up to four England A fixtures in the coming years following the resurrection of the side this season.
2 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Mercer on a mission
GLOUCESTER booked their place in the Premiership Cup final with Zach Mercer, pictured, leading the way with the first try and a hand in both of the others as they saw off Exeter 17-14 at Kingsholm.
1 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Cole's wife gave him green light to carry on
ADAM HATHAWAY
3 min |
February 18, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Hodge to hit the ground running
JOSH Hodge insists he’s looking to make up for lost time after making his return to first team action at Exeter Chiefs.
2 min |
February 11, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Shock for Portugal as Belgium beat the odds
CORNISH Pirates full-back Jordan Gott hopes that playing a part in Belgium rugby’s best-ever win will be the catalyst for a strong second half of the season on a personal level as well as the dawn of a bright new era for the Black Devils.
4 min |
February 11, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Battling England's power is too much for Wales
MARK Mapletoft's age-grade front row have endured hefty expectations to replace the current men's ageing forwards but Friday night's scrum masterclass shows the future is looking bright for England's pack.
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