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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.
Peter Jackson: Trefor Evans to miss reunion for the boys of ’76
In a perfect world, Trefor Evans would be back on the big stage next weekend for the first time since he left it during the glory days half a century ago. The post Peter Jackson: Trefor Evans to miss reunion for the boys of ’76 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Another son follows in father’s footsteps
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Family tie: France’s Hugo Auradou breaks through against Ireland in Paris PICTURE: Alamy THE Paris premiere of the 2026 Six Nations has still to run its course when another hefty chip off an old block comes hurtling into view: Hugo Auradou restoring the family name to a […] The post Another son follows in father’s footsteps appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sale Sharks vs Bath: Will Roue gets the call to start at No.10 for Johann van Graan’s side
Champions Bath take on Sale Sharks in Salford today rocked by a lack of fly-half options. The post Sale Sharks vs Bath: Will Roue gets the call to start at No.10 for Johann van Graan’s side appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bristol Bears 35-46: Hat-trick for Campbell Ridl to put Chiefs in charge
Campbell Ridl is learning fast – too fast, in fact, for defences trying to keep pace with his rise – as he helped inspire victory for Exeter Chiefs over Bristol Bears. The post Bristol Bears 35-46: Hat-trick for Campbell Ridl to put Chiefs in charge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Saracens 40-43 Harlequins: Tom Lawday makes the difference as Quins take down Sarries
Tom Lawday savoured his first win at the home of Saracens as he celebrated scoring the match-winning try for Harlequins at StoneX Stadium. The post Saracens 40-43 Harlequins: Tom Lawday makes the difference as Quins take down Sarries appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leicester Tigers 28-19 Newcastle Red Bulls: Tigers dig deep to keep control
Leicester Tigers needed to dig deep into their reserves to stay afloat over a determined Newcastle Red Bulls team on one of the wettest nights of the winter so far. The post Leicester Tigers 28-19 Newcastle Red Bulls: Tigers dig deep to keep control appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: Mark McCall leaves a lasting legacy at Saracens
Paul Rees looks back at the Irishman's time in charge at Saracens and says he is one of the game's key figures The post Paul Rees: Mark McCall leaves a lasting legacy at Saracens appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
It’s seven-up for Blues in the battle of Bedfordshire
■By JACOB SMITH Bedford .............35pts Tries: Uru 33, Hill 43, Herman 51, Ward 54, Worth 78 Conversions: Maisey 34, 44, 52, 55; Price 79 Ampthill ............13pts Try: Barton 76 Conversion: Morgan 77 Penalties: Grimoldby 28, 31 BEDFORD Blues made it seven wins on the spin against their nearest rivals Ampthill as they ran in five […] The post It’s seven-up for Blues in the battle of Bedfordshire appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Brownhill on hand to grab it at the death for Richmond
■By TIM FORRESTER Richmond ........17pts Tries: Spring 32, Brownhill 76 Conversions: Grieve 33, 76 Penalty: Grieve 2 Nottingham .....15pts Tries: Dickinson 35, Graham 41 Conversion: Parks 36 Penalty: Parks 14 THE destiny of this game swung both ways in a frenetic final four minutes, with Richmond just clinging on after a 76th-minute try by replacement […] The post Brownhill on hand to grab it at the death for Richmond appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ealing Trailfinders 36-34 Coventry: Visitors just fail to halt record run
Ealing Trailfinders clung on to level the Champ rugby win streak record at 21 matches as they edged out Coventry in a thrilling end-to-end fixture. The post Ealing Trailfinders 36-34 Coventry: Visitors just fail to halt record run appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Gonzalez strikes to steal it for Warriors
■By JEAN BULL Worcester ........25pts Tries: Wallis 9, Chapman 16, Gonzalez 76 Conversions: Reed 17, 77 Penalties: Reed 34, 46 Doncaster .........20pts Tries: Kerr 39, Viliamu 70 Conversions: Bennett 40, 71 Penalties: Bennett 3, 64 WORCESTER Warriors avenged their early-season defeat to Doncaster Knights with a dramatic victory sealed by Juan Gonzalez’s last-gasp try at […] The post Gonzalez strikes to steal it for Warriors appeared first on The Rugby Paper.