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Fraser Dingwall: England are ready for take-off in the upcoming Six Nations
Fraser Dingwall declared the sky is the limit as England aim to hit the Six Nations ground running against Wales on Saturday. The post Fraser Dingwall: England are ready for take-off in the upcoming Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nicky Smith insists Wales have nothing to fear going up against England this Six Nations
England may be looking to build on their record 10 try, 68-14 win over Wales in Cardiff last year when they kick-off their Six Nations campaign against Dewi Lake’s side this weekend, but they could be in for a bit of a shock. The post Nicky Smith insists Wales have nothing to fear going up against England this Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jeremy Guscott: Foursome! I can’t pick out a winner for Six Nations
Based on where England have gone since the last year’s Six Nations fixture against Wales in Cardiff, and where the Welsh have gone, Maro Itoje’s team are overwhelming favourites at Twickenham on Saturday in the opening round of this year’s tournament. The post Jeremy Guscott: Foursome! I can’t pick out a winner for Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jack van Poortvliet targets successful Six Nations with England after injury setbacks
It was typical of the misfortune that has plagued Jack van Poortvliet in recent seasons that the day after being named in England’s Six Nations squad, the scrum-half faced having another scan. The post Jack van Poortvliet targets successful Six Nations with England after injury setbacks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Will Greenwood tips the ‘spiky bunch’ England for Six Nations glory
England’s “spiky bunch” are preparing to pump up the physicality and aggression in the Six Nations and lay down a real World Cup marker. The post Will Greenwood tips the ‘spiky bunch’ England for Six Nations glory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nick Cain: We don’t want these front row giants
It is dire news when a player is forced to retire due to health issues, as happened last week when France’s mountainous tighthead, Uini Atonio, suffered a heart attack. The post Nick Cain: We don’t want these front row giants appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Louis Lynagh: Italy will cause some damage in this year’s Six Nations
Louis Lynagh is adamant Italy are in the “perfect place” to cause some more special Six Nations tremors in the coming weeks. The post Louis Lynagh: Italy will cause some damage in this year’s Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England’s Ollie Chessum lands on his feet as he targets first taste of Six Nations glory
Ollie Chessum admits he took a while to get used to the England environment but is ready to scratch his Six Nations itch this time around. The post England’s Ollie Chessum lands on his feet as he targets first taste of Six Nations glory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Newcastle Red Bulls 12-35 Saracens: Sarries enjoy a double over their opponents
Saracens put in a dominant second-half display to make it two wins over Newcastle Red Bulls within six days and put themselves in a prime position to qualify for the semi-finals. The post Newcastle Red Bulls 12-35 Saracens: Sarries enjoy a double over their opponents appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bristol Bears vs Gloucester: Harry Thacker on his way to 150 not out
Bristol Bears and Prem Rugby Cup high flyers Gloucester renew their West Country rivalry today, with both sides using the clash at Ashton Gate as a crucial part of their wider season planning. The post Bristol Bears vs Gloucester: Harry Thacker on his way to 150 not out appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Exeter Chiefs 59-14 Sale Sharks: Visitors slump as Rus Tuima heads Chiefs’ demolition squad
Exeter Chiefs served their revenge ice-cold and with interest, obliterating Sale Sharks to wipe away the bitter memory of November’s 34-3 mauling and reignite their cup campaign in emphatic style. The post Exeter Chiefs 59-14 Sale Sharks: Visitors slump as Rus Tuima heads Chiefs’ demolition squad appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Northampton Saints 40-22 Leicester Tigers: James Pater on song to lead Saints into box seat
James Pater and Archie McParland demonstrated once again just how bright and exciting the future is for Northampton Saints as the dynamic half-back pair inspired a crushing East Midlands derby triumph against Leicester Tigers. The post Northampton Saints 40-22 Leicester Tigers: James Pater on song to lead Saints into box seat appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Injury blow for Todaro
NORTHAMPTON wing Edoardo Todaro is facing a long lay-off after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee at a training camp with Italy. Todaro, 19, has scored 10 tries in 13 appearances after signing his first pro contract before the start of the season. ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as […] The post Injury blow for Todaro appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Julian Heaven prioritises Exeter Chiefs over Spain ahead of World Cup
Julian Heaven qualifies for five countries but has turned down the chance to play for Spain ahead of next year’s World Cup because he wants to focus on his Exeter Chiefs career. The post Julian Heaven prioritises Exeter Chiefs over Spain ahead of World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Mapletoft set for Irish test
ENGLAND A head coach Mark Mapletoft has named a 26-player squad for the upcoming fixture against Ireland XV on Friday night at Thomond Park. The squad assemble in west London today for a five-day training camp before departing for Ireland. Alex Dombrandt, Ethan Roots, Jamie Blamire, Joe Carpenter, Luke Northmore, Ollie Hassell-Collins, Charlie Atkinson, Raffi […] The post Mapletoft set for Irish test appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Will Muir eager to make up for lost time at Bath after injury setback
As the Premiership goes into hibernation for a couple of months, many players will get a long break, but it has come at the wrong time for Will Muir. The post Will Muir eager to make up for lost time at Bath after injury setback appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Saracens success is limited
MARK McCall’s records are good on paper and the fact he won three European trophies and Six Premiership titles are forever going to be reported. The fact that gets missed is that since Saracens were found guilty of salary cap breaches and have had to abide by the same rules as everyone else they have […] The post Saracens success is limited appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Artificial pitches a turn-off
AS a new recipient of the state old age pension, I am now officially grumpy, so allow me to moan about artificial pitches. Saracens, Newcastle and Gloucester have them and that would be fine if they were in the Rugby League. As an advocate for the forwards I feel Union should be played on grass/mud, […] The post Artificial pitches a turn-off appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hartpury hooker Will Crane glad to learn the Gloucester way in the Champions Cup
There are few players in the country who have put in more hours to make their rugby dream a reality and that hard work has paid off for Hartpury hooker Will Crane. The post Hartpury hooker Will Crane glad to learn the Gloucester way in the Champions Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
DREAM TEAM
AUGUSTIN SLOWIK, THE FORMER BRISTOL, LEEDS, WORCESTER, LONDON SCOTTISH, NORTHERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY RAYS, JERSEY REDS AND NICE FULL-BACK, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Ellis Genge – Came through the Bristol academy together. Powerful, explosive and relentless. Watching his progression has been no surprise – a destructive ball-carrier with an […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nick Cain: England must ditch the hype and make history
The Six Nations decision to play this season’s tournament opener between reigning champions France and Ireland in Paris on Thursday evening may have unforeseen ramifications of giving them a head start. The post Nick Cain: England must ditch the hype and make history appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Chris Hewett: For once, a cheer for the governing classes
Rugby's governing classes have a long track record of not knowing what day of the week it is, so it is only fair to remind them that this season’s Six Nations is kicking off on a Thursday night. The post Chris Hewett: For once, a cheer for the governing classes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Let’s not go back to the Stone Age
IT’S all sweetness and light down there in Wallaby land, with the recently-departed Northampton flanker Angus Scott-Young and the one-time Clermont Auvergne lock Miles Amatosero airing their differences during a Waratahs training session – an incident that left the former with a fractured eye socket, the latter with a four-match ban and an Australian international […] The post Let’s not go back to the Stone Age appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Peter Jackson: Referees need to keep their distance
Behind locked doors at their camp on the Algarve, Ireland’s brains trust will have devoted more time than usual analysing the Englishman in charge of the Six Nations opener in Paris. The post Peter Jackson: Referees need to keep their distance appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Missing from big kick-off
EIGHT props will be missing from the starting grid for the Six Nations. All will be back, some later than sooner, save for the colossus who moved mountains for La Rochelle and France: Uini Atonio. The heart attack which left the New Zealander no option but to bring his long career to an immediate end […] The post Missing from big kick-off appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
A repeat for Scarlets as they battle through fog
■By SIMON THOMAS Benetton ...........20pts Tries: Odogwu 37, Garbisi 71 Conversions: Smith 38, Farias 72 Penalties: Smith 25, 30 Scarlets ............20pts Tries: Davies 42, Page 57, Lewis 75 Conversion: Leggatt-Jones 43 Penalty: Leggatt-Jones 15 A GAME played out in extraordinary conditions delivered the exact same scoreline as last season’s Treviso clash between the two sides. […] The post A repeat for Scarlets as they battle through fog appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ulster go up to third but Cardiff still looking good
■By BEN JAYCOCK Ulster ................21pts Tries: Wilson 11, Bell 18, Irvine 66 Conversions: Murphy 12, 19, 67 Cardiff ..............14pts Tries: Mulder 54, Emanuel 68 Conversions: Sheedy 55, 69 ULSTER made it three wins from four and moved up to third after seeing off Cardiff in a tense affair. The Northern Irish side were able to […] The post Ulster go up to third but Cardiff still looking good appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ospreys 19-13 Dragons: Keelan Giles steps up to steal victory for the home side
Keelan Giles scored a 79th-minute try to end another turbulent week for Ospreys with a morale-boosting victory over Dragons in a raucous atmosphere at the Brewery Field. The post Ospreys 19-13 Dragons: Keelan Giles steps up to steal victory for the home side appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Warriors hold firm to keep Munster at bay
■By BEN JAYCOCK Glasgow ............31pts Tries: Smith 7, Lancaster 8, Oguntibeju 33, McKay 40 Conversions: Lancaster 7, 9, 34, 40 Penalty: Lancaster 74 Munster ............22pts Tries: Coughlan, Kelly, Gleeson, Kilgallen Conversion: Wood A SEVERELY depleted Glasgow showed their resilience and depth to withstand a fierce second-half comeback at Scotstoun to stay top of the table. […] The post Warriors hold firm to keep Munster at bay appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Penny pounces to sink Edinburgh
■By JOHN CLEMENT Leinster .............28pts Tries: Deegan 13, Penny 43, 68, 75 Conversions: Tector 13, 43, 68, 75 Edinburgh .........20pts Tries: van der Merwe 19, Satala-Navlivou 39, Shiel 80 Conversion: Thompson 39 Penalty: Thompson 23 SCOTT Penny scored a hat-trick as in-form Leinster secured their 11th consecutive win in all competitions before the Six Nations […] The post Penny pounces to sink Edinburgh appeared first on The Rugby Paper.