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Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France
Maro Itoje and his England side put some pride back in the England shirt before Thomas Ramos put the boot in yet again to snatch the Six Nations crown for France. The post Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Could 2026 be the year when Welsh Fire deliver?
After five years of The Hundred and with no titles in either the men's or the women's competitions, is this the year Welsh Fire can dream?
Six Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says ‘The Irish fridge’ is his Triple Crown star
Head coach Andy Farrell led the congratulations for his Ireland team yesterday after they sealed their fourth Six Nations Triple Crown in five years with a 43-21 victory over Scotland in Dublin. The post Six Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says ‘The Irish fridge’ is his Triple Crown star appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations: England players are over-trained claims Wales & Lions centre Jonathan Davies
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies believes England’s defensive issues in the Six Nations could be linked to an intense training load during the week, leaving players fatigued on match day. The post Six Nations: England players are over-trained claims Wales & Lions centre Jonathan Davies appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Carlos Alcaraz stays positive after winning streak ended by Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells
Spanish world No 1 falls to first defeat of tennis season Medvedev wins 6-3, 7-6(3) to set up final against Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz said he was finding it tough to constantly have a target on his back and was surprised by the level of performance from Daniil Medvedev after the Russian handed him his first defeat of the season at Indian Wells. Medvedev’s 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over the world No 1 in the semi-finals ended the Spaniard’s 16-match winning run to start the season. World No 11 Me
Toby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England
Toby Flood believes Andy Farrell would be the obvious long-term choice to lead England and questions whether Steve Borthwick’s current leadership style can inspire the national side out of its current struggles. The post Toby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England skipper Maro Itoje – I’m feeling fitter than ever
Maro Itoje set his sights on this summer’s Nations Championship declaring he is fitter than ever despite presiding over England’s Six Nations slump. The post England skipper Maro Itoje – I’m feeling fitter than ever appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Joe El-Abd: I’m still committed to England despite Six Nations slump
Assistant coach Joe El-Abd has nailed his colours to England’s sinking mast despite recent speculation linking him with a move back to France with Brive. The post Joe El-Abd: I’m still committed to England despite Six Nations slump appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
France 48-46 England: Steve Borthwick’s men go so close to stunning victory
England climbed their way out of an abyss in Paris last night to come within a whisker of scuppering France’s chances of retaining the Six Nations title. The post France 48-46 England: Steve Borthwick’s men go so close to stunning victory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: This mad Six Nations ends with a flourish
The start of a mad, compelling Six Nations was very different to the end. Ireland, like Scotland, suffered a chastening defeat but led the table ahead of France’s clash with England, having squashed the Scots’ title hopes. And Wales, terrible at Twickenham, stylishly ended a three-year wait for a championship victory. The post Paul Rees: This mad Six Nations ends with a flourish appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jeremy Guscott: Stunned! That’s my reaction to England’s Six Nations defeats
Stunned is the only way to describe my reaction to England’s triple losses against Scotland, Ireland, and Italy. The post Jeremy Guscott: Stunned! That’s my reaction to England’s Six Nations defeats appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Crowning glory! Irish rediscover their mojo to topple Scotland
Ireland claimed their fourth Triple Crown in five years, and their 12th win on the trot against Scotland, to finish their Six Nations campaign with an impressive win. The post Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Crowning glory! Irish rediscover their mojo to topple Scotland appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Doris praises his big-match players
IRELAND captain Caelan Doris was proud his side could produce another huge performance to clinch their fourth Triple Crown in five years. “We asked for a big performance from some of our big-match players and they stood up, the likes of Tadhg Beirne some of the turnovers he got were crucial,” Doris said. “We saw […] The post Doris praises his big-match players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wales 31-17 Italy: At last! Aaron Wainwright leads the charge as the Welsh learn how to win again
After a run of 15 consecutive losses, Wales finally won a Six Nations game – their first since winning in Rome in March 2023 – against Italy on Saturday. The post Wales 31-17 Italy: At last! Aaron Wainwright leads the charge as the Welsh learn how to win again appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
This result means everything to the players, says Lake
AFTER ending their three-year, 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations, Wales captain Dewi Lake said: “The win means everything to the players. It’s what we’ve been building to and working for. The last few weeks our performances have built and we’ve grown as a group from Scotland, to Ireland and now to this week […] The post This result means everything to the players, says Lake appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wales U20s vs Italy U20s: The Welsh aiming to hit par in Six Nations finale
Wales U20s head coach Richard Whiffin says his side must beat Italy today to deliver what he believes would represent a “par” Six Nations campaign. The post Wales U20s vs Italy U20s: The Welsh aiming to hit par in Six Nations finale appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ireland U20s vs Scotland U20s: The Irish eye up a Triple Crown feat in Six Nations
Ireland U20s will look to secure a fourth straight victory and complete a Triple Crown when they host Scotland at Virgin Media Park in Cork today. The post Ireland U20s vs Scotland U20s: The Irish eye up a Triple Crown feat in Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
France U20s v England U20s: Connor Treacey buzzing for French Six Nations finale
England U20s captain Connor Treacey insists his side are relishing the chance to test themselves against Grand Slam-chasing France with a hostile finale to their Six Nations campaign in La Rochelle today. The post France U20s v England U20s: Connor Treacey buzzing for French Six Nations finale appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Fast Eddie & Co love tales of the unexpected
THERE are times you cannot help but conclude that some pro coaches have got so much time on their hands they start to confuse themselves – and make the rest of us wonder whether they have PhDs in Charlatanry. A few months ago we had Steve Borthwick copying the Rassie Erasmus “Bomb Squad” template of […] The post Fast Eddie & Co love tales of the unexpected appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nick Cain: England lead way in self-inflicted wounds
The fog of disinformation surrounding England since their landmark loss to Italy in Rome last weekend reflected a group unwilling to get to grips with reality. The post Nick Cain: England lead way in self-inflicted wounds appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
I still see a clueless rabble
IN November 2024, The Rugby Paper published a letter from me titled “England look like a clueless rabble.” After what is already a disastrous Six Nations campaign I see no reason to change that view simply because England haven’t changed. I take nothing away from an Italian performance which put us to shame. However now […] The post I still see a clueless rabble appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
We need to select a ball-carrying 12
THERE has been a lot of criticism of Borthwick’s selections lately, however I want to comment on the backs. I might be an old fashioned centre but why do England persist on a 12 who just distributes the ball, even if he can tackle, he’s not the 10. Surely out there in the largest pool […] The post We need to select a ball-carrying 12 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
RFU must tell us what it plans to do
DEFEAT by Italy means that another Six Nations passes by with England grossly under-achieving. The worst aspect is that large parts of the country, and the majority of its clubs, can do nothing to help. With no representative stage between club and country, no player outside the ‘Prem’ will play for England, and ring-fencing means […] The post RFU must tell us what it plans to do appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
This is why I fear for England’s weak underbelly
THE build-up to this Six Nations and how it as unravelled seems reminiscent of the 2015 RWC and, like the group stage of the aforementioned, there is a weakness to the England underbelly. Images of the coaching team during the games of this Six Nations do not appear very inspiring. I strongly recommend that England […] The post This is why I fear for England’s weak underbelly appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Borthwick simply can’t stay in charge
I DON’T enjoy watching England losing any match, but if a first-ever defeat to Italy hastens the end of Steve Borthwick’s tenure as England head coach then it may yet it have a silver lining. The man simply cannot remain in charge after this Six Nations Championship has concluded. He and the likes of RFU […] The post Borthwick simply can’t stay in charge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
DREAMTEAM
HARRY SIMMONS, FORMER LEICESTER TIGERS, LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS AND JERSEY REDS SCRUM-HALF/WING, WHO NOW COACHES AT TIGERS ACADEMY AND LEICESTER LIONS, CHOOSES THE BEST XV PLAYERS HE HAS PLAYED WITH… 1. Ellis Genge – A few seasons together at Tigers showed exactly what everyone sees now – unbelievably aggressive, a proper leader and someone I got […] The post DREAMTEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Chris Hewett: Another one right in the eye for TMOs
It does not take an unusually sardonic soul, let alone a satirist measuring 9.5 on the Evelyn Waugh Scale of Savagery, to depict the Oscar Jegou incident in all its bitter absurdity. The post Chris Hewett: Another one right in the eye for TMOs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
The game will truly miss this rugby man
BRISTOL is a rugby town as much as it is a football one: it has a well-financed Premiership team at the top end of the table, two clubs on the third rung of the ladder, another operating at level four and a heavily-populated combination scene blessed with sides of all shapes, sizes and abilities. What […] The post The game will truly miss this rugby man appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter’s plotting to bring down one of his old pals
Exeter Chiefs’ director of rugby Rob Baxter will be plotting today against one of his former players in the Prem Cup final, with Leicester Tigers’ head coach Geoff Parling finishing his long and successful playing career at Sandy Park. The post Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter’s plotting to bring down one of his old pals appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs: Billy Searle is shining as Geoff Parling’s side eye cup glory
Geoff Parling has told his Leicester Tigers players to take advantage of the rare chance to win a trophy when they face Exeter Chiefs in the Prem Cup final at Mattioli Woods Welford Road today. The post Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs: Billy Searle is shining as Geoff Parling’s side eye cup glory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.