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Alan Dickens leaving Newcastle Red Bulls; Gregor Townsend denies he will take over
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens will leave the club at the end of the season. The post Alan Dickens leaving Newcastle Red Bulls; Gregor Townsend denies he will take over appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Richards takes up Norfolk challenge
FORMER Leicester, Harlequins and Newcastle boss Dean Richards has become director of rugby at amateur club Wymondham in Norfolk. Since leaving Newcastle in 2022 the 62-year-old former England No.8 has been helping Tynedale on a voluntary basis. “One of the things that was most refreshing about the whole thing was the sense of community, the […] The post Richards takes up Norfolk challenge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Tommy Freeman welcomes midfield switch as England’s wingers set the pace
Tommy Freeman has welcomed his move into midfield because he claims he can’t keep up with England’s current crop of fast men who are burning up the turf. The post Tommy Freeman welcomes midfield switch as England’s wingers set the pace appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Alex Mitchell compares George Ford to Rodri as England eye Six Nations glory
Alex Mitchell revealed teaming up with George Ford is just like playing with Rodri – the Manchester City and Spanish superstar. The post Alex Mitchell compares George Ford to Rodri as England eye Six Nations glory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Stick with Steward at 15 – Foden
By AMELIE CLAYDON FORMER England fullback Ben Foden believes Freddie Steward remains the country’s safest option at full-back, despite increasing competition for the No.15 shirt. Foden, who won 34 caps, feels aerial dominance and authority under the high ball remain non-negotiable in the biggest fixtures, which gives Leicester 15 Steward the edge over Marcus Smith […] The post Stick with Steward at 15 – Foden appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England 48-7 Wales: Henry Arundell hat-trick sparks Red Rose Six Nations romp
Henry Arundell answered Steve Borthwick’s clarion call for England to go for Six Nations gold with a first-half hat-trick, which saw them burst out of the starting blocks for a seven-try victory over a beleaguered Wales team at the Twickenham Allianz yesterday. The post England 48-7 Wales: Henry Arundell hat-trick sparks Red Rose Six Nations romp appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
France 36-14 Ireland: Matthieu Jalibert leads the musketeers to Six Nations opening win
France, save for one stodgy period in the second half, produced sublime rugby in tricky wet conditions to blow Ireland away and put the fear of god into future opponents. The post France 36-14 Ireland: Matthieu Jalibert leads the musketeers to Six Nations opening win appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jeremy Guscott: It was a good performance from the French but let’s not get carried away
France got it done against Ireland, but I might go against some of the adulation heaped on Fabien Galthie’s team after their big opening-round win over Ireland at the Stade de France on Thursday night. The post Jeremy Guscott: It was a good performance from the French but let’s not get carried away appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
We didn’t show enough intensity, admits Farrell
IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell said: “We’re very disappointed. Something I never thought I’d say about this Ireland team, but there was a lack of intensity in the first half. Missed tackles, missing the scraps on the ground and the ball in the air, it’s just intention and if that is lacking you are not […] The post We didn’t show enough intensity, admits Farrell appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Italy 18-15 Scotland: Azzurri beat the deluge to stun Scots with Six Nations victory
Pressure continues to intensify on Gregor Townsend as, on the second wettest day in Rome’s history since records began, Italy caused the competition’s first upset with a gritty victory in torrential conditions The post Italy 18-15 Scotland: Azzurri beat the deluge to stun Scots with Six Nations victory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
I believe in what we are doing, insists Townsend
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend admitted his side face an uphill battle in the Six Nations after slipping to an opening-round defeat but insisted belief within the squad remains unshaken. “Hugely disappointed to lose our first game in the tournament, it makes things tough,” said Townsend, right. “The guys are very disappointed. The effort was […] The post I believe in what we are doing, insists Townsend appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nick Cain: The Doyen, in whose shadow we all stand
There was a Grand Canyon of a gap in the ranks of the rugby union writers assembled at Twickenham to report on the 144th International between England and Wales yesterday. The post Nick Cain: The Doyen, in whose shadow we all stand appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Searle shows his worth
Flair: Billy Searle in action for England A on Friday night BILLY Searle’s had more clubs than most people hot breakfasts, with Launceston, Bristol, Wasps, Worcester, and Biarritz among nine before landing at Leicester. In the last two years the fly-half has been a Tigers revelation, and was likewise for England A in Friday night’s […] The post Searle shows his worth appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nick Cain: Slam these adverts into touch before it’s too late
France were in devastating form against Ireland in Paris on Thursday night, but there was a potentially more devastating force at large as ITV unveiled its new split-screen introduction of adverts in the Six Nations while scrums are forming. The post Nick Cain: Slam these adverts into touch before it’s too late appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England have plenty in reserve up front
■By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland XV .........................14pts Tries: Gleeson 23, Kenny 38 Conversions: Frawley 24, 38 England A ......................... 52pts Tries: Roots 8, 78; Searle 18, Hassell-Collins 28, 50; Randall 35, Kloska 43, Murley 61 Conversions: Searle 9, 35, 44, 51, 62; Atkinson 79 ENGLAND A scored eight tries to blow Ireland away at Thomond Park […] The post England have plenty in reserve up front appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
We came together well, says coach
ENGLAND A boss Mark Mapletoft was pleased that his side executed a near perfect game plan in Limerick, and credited his side’s experienced players for a successful week. He said: “We set out the challenge at the start of the week. These games are all about opportunity, but are tricky with only a week’s preparation. […] The post We came together well, says coach appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Chris Hewett: Blow the whistle on all these changes
Imagine, if you will, a rugby version of the once-loved, long-departed BBC children’s programme Play School and repeat after me: The post Chris Hewett: Blow the whistle on all these changes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Referees suffering signs of the times
THERE must be a million better things to think about, yet the image of Tony Spreadbury, in his first outing as an international referee, dismissing the mighty French forward Abdel Benazzi from the field after 13 minutes of a fun-and-games meeting with the Wallabies in Sydney way back in 1990 frequently returns to the mind’s […] The post Referees suffering signs of the times appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Friday on alert to lead the England fightback
By SAM JACKSON England ............................19pts Tries: Tonga’uiha 44, Staples 50, Worsnip 74 Conversions: Davidson 45, Pater 75 Wales ................................16pts Try: Emanuel 31 Conversion: Leggatt-Jones 32 Penalties: Leggatt-Jones 3, 35, 39 LUCAS Friday guided England U20s to a dramatic comeback win over Wales at a sodden Franklin’s Gardens. England overturned a 16-point half-time deficit through tries […] The post Friday on alert to lead the England fightback appeared first
Dalziel directs operations to put Scotland on the front foot in Italy
By NICK STEPHENS Italy ......................10pts Try: Coluzzi 58 Penalty: Fasti 17 Conversion: Fasti 59 Scotland ............ 36pts Tries: Moncrieff 3, Roberts 27, Kesterton 33, Dalziel 47, McHaffie 72, Preston 76 Conversions: McArthur 28, 48, 73 SCOTLAND U20s made a blistering start to their Six Nations campaign with an emphatic bonus-point victory over Italy in Treviso, […] The post Dalziel directs operations to put Scotland on the front foot in Italy appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Treacey: It’s all about winning the moments
ENGLAND U20s captain Connor Treacey was proud of his side’s fighting spirit to clinch victory at the death. He said: “We spoke all week about making a fast start and we didn’t quite do that. But as a team we just take it moment by moment. If a mistake happens, we get around each other […] The post Treacey: It’s all about winning the moments appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
French turn on style to notch up half-century
■By GEORGE LAWRENCE France................50pts Tries: Drault 11, Par gade 24; Bon nard Mar tin 26, La trasse 30; Frisach 40+1; Rates 51; Andjisseramatchi 62; Veschambre 80 Conversions: Keletaona 27, 33, 40+2, 53, 64 Ireland...............21pts Tries: Barrett 13, 48; Neill 36 Conversions: Wood 14, 37, 49 REIGNING champions France ran in eight tries to overwhelm Ireland […] The post French turn on style to notch up half-century appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Look outside the Prem, England
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk HOW sad to hear of the death of former England and Lions wing Peter Squires. Peter started his rugby career at Ripon and then to his local big club Harrogate. From there he was selected for Yorkshire XV, […] The post Look outside the Prem, England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
All games should be played on grass
LIKE Dale Barker (letters February 1), I detest artificial pitches but he is wrong to think that they are suitable for Rugby League. Widnes have such a pitch and it was universally unpopular when they were in the Super League being responsible for burns and, probably, other injuries. Is Gloucester’s huge injury list related to […] The post All games should be played on grass appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Saracens have an outstanding record
LEE Dunkley’s letter (February 1) erroneously refers to Saracens having ‘only’ won one title ‘in five years’. In fact, they have only completed four seasons back in the Premiership (but if you include the fifth season they happened to win the Championship). Furthermore, their Premiership record in those four seasons was 2nd, 1st, joint 3rd […] The post Saracens have an outstanding record appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bill Mata happy to commit future to Bristol Bears
Big Bill Mata had no hesitation in reaching for a pen when Bristol Bears offered him a new contract. The post Bill Mata happy to commit future to Bristol Bears appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Slade stays with Chiefs
ENGLAND centre Henry Slade has signed a new two-year contract with Exeter. The 32-year-old – who leads the Prem points table this season qith 115, including six tries – has spent his entire career at Sandy Park, having come up through the academy system. He is one of Exeter’s two centrally-contracted England players, alongside winger […] The post Slade stays with Chiefs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Pirates look to raise cash
CORNISH Pirates have launched a crowd-funder to help pay for damage caused by last month’s storms. Storm Goretti caused about £200,000 of damage to the main stand, which is insured, but further damage caused by Storm Ingrid to the club’s electronic scoreboard, electrics and another stand is unlikely to be covered. ... Continue reading... Access […] The post Pirates look to raise cash appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Quartet sign up for Quins
HARLEQUINS have signed four forwards on short-term loans as cover for four Prem Cup matches this month. Dragons pair, tight-head Luke Yendle and second row Barny Langton-Cryer, both 25, are joined by Oisin McCormack, a 24-year-old back rower from Connacht and loose-head Ben Murphy, 23, who arrives from Super Rygbi Cymru side Cardiff. ... Continue […] The post Quartet sign up for Quins appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
DREAM TEAM
FORMER LUCTONIANS, NORTH OTAGO, PLYMOUTH ALBION, DONCASTER KNIGHTS AND NEWCASTLE BACK ROW JOHN KELLY CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Ralph Darling – Played with him in New Zealand. A smaller loose-head but hugely skilful, strong in the scrum for his size and a natural leader who captained me at […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.