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Rugby World Cup 2027: Organisers on course to deliver a thrilling tournament
Australia is putting the final touches to its preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup (RWC). The post Rugby World Cup 2027: Organisers on course to deliver a thrilling tournament appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wales 12-54 France: Les Bleus overpower the Welsh en route to emphatic Six Nations victory
Wales suffered more Six Nations misery as France romped to a 54-12 victory in Cardiff. The post Wales 12-54 France: Les Bleus overpower the Welsh en route to emphatic Six Nations victory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
No end to England’s Calcutta Cup agony as Scotland come out on top in Six Nations clash
Steve Borthwick watched England’s 12-match winning run hit the buffers – then insisted Henry Arundell’s red card was a bridge too far for his side. The post No end to England’s Calcutta Cup agony as Scotland come out on top in Six Nations clash appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Andy Farrell: Ireland’s spirit was fantastic in Six Nations win over Italy
Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the character of his team after they overcame gritty Italy in Dublin to get their campaign back on track ahead of Saturday’s showdown with England at Twickenham. The post Andy Farrell: Ireland’s spirit was fantastic in Six Nations win over Italy appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: When roosters turned to feather dusters
A week is a long time in sport. Henry Arundell and George Ford enjoyed the plaudits after the opening round romp against Wales, but the roosters at Twickenham became feather dusters in Edinburgh. The post Paul Rees: When roosters turned to feather dusters appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Brendan Gallagher: I think Sevens is badly in need of an energy boost
I worry about Sevens which, having invested so much energy and emotion into securing Olympic status, seems to have become very Groundhog Day elsewhere and is in danger of losing its way. The post Brendan Gallagher: I think Sevens is badly in need of an energy boost appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hybrid players get George Ford’s vote for England
George Ford has welcomed the emergence of England’s hybrid players – but warned one size does not fit all. The post Hybrid players get George Ford’s vote for England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leicester Tigers wing Ollie Hassell-Collins still has England ambitions
Ollie Hassell-Collins is set on adding to the two England caps he won three years ago. The post Leicester Tigers wing Ollie Hassell-Collins still has England ambitions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Josh Hodge keen to end on a high with Exeter Chiefs before joining Newcastle Red Bulls
Josh Hodge hopes to leave Exeter Chiefs on a high this summer when he re-joins Newcastle Red Bulls. The post Josh Hodge keen to end on a high with Exeter Chiefs before joining Newcastle Red Bulls appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England’s Ollie Chessum says it’s great to be back at full capacity for 2026 Six Nations
Every England victory is sweet but last weekend’s win over Wales was extra special for Ollie Chessum after limping through the best part of six months. The post England’s Ollie Chessum says it’s great to be back at full capacity for 2026 Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations 2026: Wales v France – Dafydd Jenkins is looking on the bright side
Dafydd Jenkins is drawing inspiration from the way his club Exeter Chiefs have turned things around as he heads into Wales’ Principality Stadium showdown with France. The post Six Nations 2026: Wales v France – Dafydd Jenkins is looking on the bright side appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ireland 20-13 Italy: Azzurri’s best pushes the Irish to the limit in Six Nations thriller
The days of this contest being known as the ‘graveyard fixture’ in Dublin are all over after Italy pushed Ireland close in a Six Nations thriller. The post Ireland 20-13 Italy: Azzurri’s best pushes the Irish to the limit in Six Nations thriller appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England’s Freddie Steward gives his backing for the shorter Six Nations schedule
Freddie Steward has given the new Six Nations format the thumbs-up despite it cutting down rest time for players. The post England’s Freddie Steward gives his backing for the shorter Six Nations schedule appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Scotland 31-20 England: The English left for dead by the storming Scots in Six Nations clash
Grand Slam no more. The Murrayfield hoodoo has struck again, as Scotland, the bogey team that have haunted England throughout Gregor Townsend’s nine-year tenure as Scotland coach, took them to the cleaners in Edinburgh yesterday. The post Scotland 31-20 England: The English left for dead by the storming Scots in Six Nations clash appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Harlequins 24-40 Northampton Saints: Archie McParland hat-trick has visitors on the right road
Archie McParland stole the spotlight as his hat-trick helped Northampton Saints to an impressive victory and boost their silverware bid. The post Harlequins 24-40 Northampton Saints: Archie McParland hat-trick has visitors on the right road appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Exeter Chiefs 48-14 Gloucester: Campbell Ridl hits heights to put Rob Baxter’s side at the top
On a day for roses and romance, Exeter Chiefs found their perfect match as Campbell Ridl’s love affair with the try-line showed no sign of cooling. The post Exeter Chiefs 48-14 Gloucester: Campbell Ridl hits heights to put Rob Baxter’s side at the top appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Saracens 26-31 Leicester Tigers: Josh Manz in the right place to steal it for the visitors
Josh Manz savoured Leicester Tigers’ dramatic victory against Saracens at StoneX Stadium as the visitors sealed their Prem Cup semi-final place. The post Saracens 26-31 Leicester Tigers: Josh Manz in the right place to steal it for the visitors appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bath 33-24 Bristol Bears: Forwards stick together to get Johann van Graan’s side over the line
Bath’s hard-fought victory set up a titanic clash with Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday, with the winners likely to secure a crucial home semi-final. The post Bath 33-24 Bristol Bears: Forwards stick together to get Johann van Graan’s side over the line appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Scotland U20s 17-33 England U20s: Two in a row for the dominant English
England U20s made it two wins from two with an assured victory at Hive Stadium, producing a clinical second-half display to secure a bonus-point success in Edinburgh. The post Scotland U20s 17-33 England U20s: Two in a row for the dominant English appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations 2026: Wales v France – Fabien Brau-Boirie adds weight in midfield for the French
Pau’s 20-year-old centre Fabien Brau-Boirie will make his France debut in a new-look midfield as head coach Fabien Galthie makes two enforced changes to the XV that started the championship with a 36-14 win against Ireland in Paris. The post Six Nations 2026: Wales v France – Fabien Brau-Boirie adds weight in midfield for the French appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Grant in at No.9
HARLEQUINS have signed scrum-half Jack Grant until the end of the season from New South Wales Waratahs. The 32-year-old, who spent a season with Ealing Trailfinders before joining the Waratahs, will provide cover with Will Porter recovering from a dislocated shoulder. Quins senior coach Jason Gilmore said: “With Will sidelined for an extended period, and […] The post Grant in at No.9 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
There is plenty for us to do – Farrell
ANDY Farrell praised his side’s character while acknowledging there’s plenty of work to be done. “It was a hell of a Test match,” he said. “From our side of things, there’s things we obviously need to address as far as errors and getting better. “But the story of the match for me is we showed […] The post There is plenty for us to do – Farrell appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations 2026: Wales v France – Olly Cracknell gets the nod as Steve Tandy urges his side to put things right
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has brought in Scarlets centre Joe Hawkins and Leicester No.8 Olly Cracknell, with props Rhys Carre and Tomas Francis also starting today against France. The post Six Nations 2026: Wales v France – Olly Cracknell gets the nod as Steve Tandy urges his side to put things right appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jeremy Guscott: Wales just must keep 15 players on the pitch against France
It’s hard to know where to start with Wales because I can’t remember a Welsh team being in this position since I was a child watching rugby, through to the time I was working in the media with the BBC. The post Jeremy Guscott: Wales just must keep 15 players on the pitch against France appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
French power too much for Wales
Wales .......................24 France......................34 WALES delivered an impressive performance but didn’t have enough to topple France as the reigning champions pulled away late on to secure back-to-back wins. Still smarting from last week’s 19-16 collapse against England after leading 16-0 at half-time, Richard Whiffin’s side came out flying again. Yet the closing quarter belonged to France’s […] The post French power too much for Wales appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Battling Italy push Ireland all the way
Ireland.....................30 Italy ..........................27 IRELAND bounced back from their heavy defeat to France to win a thrilling eight-try spectacle in which the lead changed hands repeatedly with Sean Walsh’s late turnover sealing the victory. A Tom Wood penalty put Ireland ahead before his slick handling released Derry Moloney who surged through the line before sending Noah […] The post Battling Italy push Ireland all the way appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nuu: I want to pay back Doncaster
■ By CHRIS COLLYER NEW Zealand-born Junior Nuu has made the leap up to Champ rugby by signing at Doncaster after honing his skills in rugby league. Combining his previous experience at Keighly Cougars, where he spent last season in the league’s English second tier, and Harrogate before that in National Two North, the powerful […] The post Nuu: I want to pay back Doncaster appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Stop tinkering with the laws, please
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk WHY do we have to put up with constant law changes? I refer to ball not entering the scrum square and lineouts not having to be thrown in square – neither allow a proper contest. I hear these […] The post Stop tinkering with the laws, please appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Refs have a better ‘feel’ for the game
AS A retired referee of some 15 years standing, I read with interest Chris Hewett’s article on referee suffering being a sign of the times. It was clear to me that the introduction of the TMO would inexorably diminish a referee’s on-pitch authority. The inevitable scope creep of the TMO role and introduction of “bunker” […] The post Refs have a better ‘feel’ for the game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
DREAM TEAM
JOE MAKYSYMIW, THE FORMER LEICESTER, CONNACHT, DRAGONS AND AGEN LOCK, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. Ricky Barrington – Two seasons together in France meant seeing Ricky up close every day. Won everything in the game but remains one of the best blokes around. Proper scrummager too. 2. Harry Thacker […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.