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Six Nations 2026 preview: Ireland meet an improving Wales side in Dublin
Round four of the Men’s Six Nations will take us to the first Friday game of this tournament. The post Six Nations 2026 preview: Ireland meet an improving Wales side in Dublin appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round Two summary: Tarucas stun the defending champions
Round Two kicked off in Montevideo as Peñarol fell to a second defeat in as many games, with Tarucas claiming a deserved 28-18 victory over the defending champions. The post 2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round Two summary: Tarucas stun the defending champions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Why You Should Support Your Local Rugby Team
In today’s fast-paced world, finding meaningful connections can often feel challenging. For many, the struggle with issues like alcohol withdrawal, mental health or drug abuse highlights the need for community support and engagement. One of the best ways to foster these connections is by supporting your local rugby team. Grassroots rugby clubs serve as the […] The post Why You Should Support Your Local Rugby Team appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations 2026 news: England make nine changes to team for clash against Italy in Rome
Steve Borthwick has reacted to England’s Six Nations slump by completing a radical overhaul of his team to face Italy, including the return of Fin Smith at fly-half as part of a whole new back line. The post Six Nations 2026 news: England make nine changes to team for clash against Italy in Rome appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Best Payment Methods to Use at Rugby Betting Sites
When you’re backing your favourite rugby teams, whether it’s Six Nations drama, Premiership clashes, Super Rugby intensity, or international Test action, having flexible and secure payment options at your disposal is just as important as choosing the right markets. The post Best Payment Methods to Use at Rugby Betting Sites appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations 2026 preview: Italy know they can make history against England
Both England and Italy find themselves in the bottom half of the table, though the mood in each camp is very different. The post Six Nations 2026 preview: Italy know they can make history against England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ollie Chessum backs England to revive Six Nations campaign
Defiant Ollie Chessum has told England fans to stick with the team and watch them rescue some respect from the wreckage of their Six Nations campaign. The post Ollie Chessum backs England to revive Six Nations campaign appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Lawrence Dallaglio: Time for England to go back to the basics after Six Nations defeats
Lawrence Dallaglio admits it is “tough” being an England fan right now, but he has urged disgruntled followers to keep the faith ahead of the trip to Rome. The post Lawrence Dallaglio: Time for England to go back to the basics after Six Nations defeats appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England’s George Ford will ignore outside noise, says brother & Sale Sharks coach Joe
Joe Ford says the noise over whether his brother George should keep his place in the England side after the defeats to Scotland and Ireland will not get to the Sale Sharks outside-half. The post England’s George Ford will ignore outside noise, says brother & Sale Sharks coach Joe appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Campbell Ridl quick to make a name for himself at Exeter Chiefs
Last season it was Paul Brown-Bampoe, now it is Campbell Ridl who has very quickly made his name at Exeter Chiefs. The post Campbell Ridl quick to make a name for himself at Exeter Chiefs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Tom West: I want to win silverware with Northampton Saints
Tom West is relishing the final months of the season with Northampton Saints after nine months of injury misery. The post Tom West: I want to win silverware with Northampton Saints appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Mike Brown says England are now ‘desperate’ for a win to avoid a Six Nations ‘diaster’
England are a “desperate” side badly needing to rule in Rome to avoid a Six Nations “disaster”, according to former Test fullback Mike Brown. The post Mike Brown says England are now ‘desperate’ for a win to avoid a Six Nations ‘diaster’ appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bristol Bears 36-41 Sale Sharks: Sam Bedlow times it right to get Sale in winning mood
A last-minute try from Sam Bedlow eased Sale Sharks’ woes as they won an action-packed game against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate. The post Bristol Bears 36-41 Sale Sharks: Sam Bedlow times it right to get Sale in winning mood appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Brendan Gallagher: My Six Nations Top 20 – The good, the bad and the rugby
And breathe! In the blink of an eye, we are 60 per cent through the 2026 Six Nations, and we are coming to the end almost before we have really started. The post Brendan Gallagher: My Six Nations Top 20 – The good, the bad and the rugby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wales’ Joe Hawkins admits that any head contact in rugby leaves you ‘in bother’
Joe Hawkins has admitted it was “squeaky bum time” following his sin-binning in last weekend’s Six Nations clash with Scotland. The post Wales’ Joe Hawkins admits that any head contact in rugby leaves you ‘in bother’ appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Northampton Saints 35-33 Saracens: George Furbank gets into gear for England call
George Furbank is ready to help England try and get their stuttering Six Nations campaign back on a winning track in Rome if required. The post Northampton Saints 35-33 Saracens: George Furbank gets into gear for England call appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Harlequins 35-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Cadan Murley and Chandler Cunningham-South fire up Quins
England internationals Cadan Murley and Chandler Cunningham-South were among the scorers as Harlequins comfortably saw off Newcastle Red Bulls to provide some much-needed positivity for their supporters. The post Harlequins 35-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Cadan Murley and Chandler Cunningham-South fire up Quins appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Dragons 15-15 Benetton: The Welsh side go close to making it five in a row
There was late drama at Rodney Parade as the Dragons narrowly missed out on a fifth successive home win after drawing with Benetton, Angus O’Brien’s last-minute touchline conversion just drifting wide. The post Dragons 15-15 Benetton: The Welsh side go close to making it five in a row appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
London Scottish 24-21 Chinnor: Quick-fire Scots hold on to deny the Villagers
London Scottish, putting on one of their best displays of the season, held on at the death to secure five points at home, in a physical, fiery, and often frantic encounter against Chinnor. The post London Scottish 24-21 Chinnor: Quick-fire Scots hold on to deny the Villagers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Peter Jackson: Mike Gibson remembers the Welsh lions of ’76
When he sits at home in Belfast next Friday night to watch Ireland-Wales, Mike Gibson could be forgiven for recalling a day he would rather forget. The day the visitors painted the purple patch to end all purple patches. The post Peter Jackson: Mike Gibson remembers the Welsh lions of ’76 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Plymouth Albion 26-34 Blackheath: The Club rings proudly to prove three is a crowd
Blackheath kept up the pace in the promotion race, with a thoroughly deserved victory over nearest rivals Plymouth Albion. The post Plymouth Albion 26-34 Blackheath: The Club rings proudly to prove three is a crowd appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
RFU defends move to franchise model at the top of English club rugby
Promotion and relegation is set to be scrapped in a major restructure at the top of English club rugby. The post RFU defends move to franchise model at the top of English club rugby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Italy wing Paolo Odogwu out to add to England’s despair in Six Nations clash
Paolo Odogwu aims to help Italy heap more Six Nations misery and despair on Henry Pollock and England when they visit Rome next weekend. The post Italy wing Paolo Odogwu out to add to England’s despair in Six Nations clash appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nottingham chief Alistair Bow concerned by RFU’s franchise plans
Nottingham chairman Alistair Bow aired his concerns over the proposed franchise structure of the Prem in the match programme ahead of Friday’s clash with Worcester. The post Nottingham chief Alistair Bow concerned by RFU’s franchise plans appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hamstring injury rules Mitchell out of Six Nations
ENGLAND’S first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell, right, has been ruled out of the remainder of their Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury suffered in last Saturday’s 42-21 defeat by Ireland. Mitchell has started England’s last 10 Six Nations matches. Leicester’s Jack van Poortvliet, above, replaced Mitchell in the 24th minute at Allianz Stadium. Bath’s Ben […] The post Hamstring injury rules Mitchell out of Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ireland lose Lowe
WING James Lowe has been ruled out of Ireland’s two remaining Six Nations matches with a groin injury. Lowe was replaced by Tommy O’Brien just 20 minutes into Ireland’s 42-21 victory at Twickenham. Ireland, who sit third in the table, face Wales in Dublin on Friday before hosting Scotland in their final game on March […] The post Ireland lose Lowe appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Kyran Bracken: Steve Borthwick has work to do but calls for him to lose his job are over the top
I’ll be honest, I’m as surprised as anyone by what we’ve seen from England over the last two weeks. The post Kyran Bracken: Steve Borthwick has work to do but calls for him to lose his job are over the top appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
We’ve not approached Farrell, insist Saracens
NEWS EXTRA SARACENS have rejected “disrespectful” reports that they have offered Ireland boss Andy Farrell a coaching role for after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The club said “no offer has been made” after the Irish Independent reported Farrell has been approached with a deal worth more than £1m per year to return to Saracens. […] The post We’ve not approached Farrell, insist Saracens appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
New Zealand’s record try scorer calls time
NEW Zealand’s leading try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has retired from Test rugby for a second time. The 34-year-old winger who has scored 50 tries helped the Black Ferns win the World Cup in 2017 and 2022. She retired after claiming a second gold at the 2024 Olympics but returned for last year’s World Cup in which […] The post New Zealand’s record try scorer calls time appeared first on The Rugby Paper.