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Why England need to prove they have class, not just form ahead of the Six Nations
When Steve Borthwick took the England head coach role from Eddie Jones, the Red Rose were not in a good position. The post Why England need to prove they have class, not just form ahead of the Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Launch of Fresh Online Casino Guide for South Africa 2026
SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, the leading gambling guide for South Africans that has been operating since 2003, has published its refreshed 2026 online casino guide—built to help players navigate gambling in South Africa with clearer bonus explanations, ZAR-friendly banking tips, and a curated shortlist of standout brands. The update is designed around what players are searching for most […] The post Launch of Fresh Online Casino Guide for South Africa 2026 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
World Rugby Nations Cup 2026: What It Is, Who’s In, and What to Expect
International rugby is about to get a new, more structured “middle tier” storyline. The World Rugby Nations Cup launches in 2026 as part of the revamped international calendar, designed to give teams outside the traditional annual majors more certainty, more meaningful fixtures, and a clearer narrative between World Cups. World Rugby has framed it as […] The post World Rugby Nations Cup 2026: What It Is, Who’s In, and What to Expect appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Key Players to Watch in the 2026 Rugby Calendar
Rugby in 2026 won’t give anyone the luxury of a long run-up. The Six Nations begins on February 5 and finishes on March 14, with France opening against Ireland in Paris before the tournament drifts through its familiar late-winter moods—muddy pitches, bright breath, and sudden reinvention. By the time the northern club season has been […] The post Key Players to Watch in the 2026 Rugby Calendar appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Betting.za.com Publishes its 2026 Guide to Online Betting in South Africa
Betting.za.com, South Africa’s leading source for legal online betting information, has released its 2026 update aimed at helping local punters find licensed online betting options, compare reputable bookmakers, and understand what South African online gambling law does (and doesn’t) allow. With South Africa’s betting market continuing to grow, players face more choice than ever — […] The post Betting.za.com Publishes its 2026 Guide to Online Betting in South Africa appeared first on The Rugby P
Six Nations preview: France v Ireland – Why this opener could determine who takes the crown
Rugby clubs, pubs and sitting rooms across six countries will find themselves far busier than usual next Thursday when France hosts Ireland in the opening game of this year’s Men’s Six Nations. The post Six Nations preview: France v Ireland – Why this opener could determine who takes the crown appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jeremy Guscott: A fit Fin Smith gets my vote for the No.10 role with England
England’s 9-10 combination of Alex Mitchell and George Ford were at the heart of a strong Autumn series in which they beat Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Argentina, and as we approach the Six Nations, they are still Steve Borthwick’s main men. The post Jeremy Guscott: A fit Fin Smith gets my vote for the No.10 role with England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Steve Borthwick urges his England superstars to be a team ahead of Six Nations
Steve Borthwick has told his young guns that putting a first Six Nations title for six years ahead of personal fame is the key to rugby immortality. The post Steve Borthwick urges his England superstars to be a team ahead of Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ospreys players angered after being ‘left in the dark’ over WRU Cardiff talks
The Ospreys were informed last week that the region’s owners, Y11 Sport & Media, are in talks over a potential purchase of rivals Cardiff – news that prompted some players to walk out of a meeting and led to the cancellation of a full training session. The post Ospreys players angered after being ‘left in the dark’ over WRU Cardiff talks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Scarlets 27-22 Ulster: Ellis Mee grabs his chance to steal it for the Welsh side
Ellis Mee celebrated his selection in Wales’ Six Nations squad with a superb match-winning try for the Scarlets against Ulster in the final play of the game. The post Scarlets 27-22 Ulster: Ellis Mee grabs his chance to steal it for the Welsh side appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
After 15 years, Mark McCall decides to call it a day at Saracens
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall will step down at the end of the season after 15 years at the helm. The post After 15 years, Mark McCall decides to call it a day at Saracens appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Newcastle boss Alan Dickens admits uncertainty over his future amid Red Bull rebuild
Newcastle Red Bulls’ blizzard of signings for next season means a number of players will be looking for a new club. The post Newcastle boss Alan Dickens admits uncertainty over his future amid Red Bull rebuild appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bryn Bradley: I’m aiming to make a big impact for Harlequins and eventually Wales
Bryn Bradley is the big physical centre Wales need, but the 6ft 4ins, 17st midfielder will not get closer to their Six Nations opener against England at Twickenham next month than the stand. The post Bryn Bradley: I’m aiming to make a big impact for Harlequins and eventually Wales appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Noah Caluori is hoping to follow in Henry Pollock’s footsteps for England
Noah Caluori relished his first experience with the England senior team and wants more of where that came from despite being left out of the Six Nations squad. The post Noah Caluori is hoping to follow in Henry Pollock’s footsteps for England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Exeter Chiefs 3-8 Bristol Bears: Visitors ride out the storm in a battle of survival
A turbulent West Country weekend delivered two storms in quick succession: the first named Ingrid, the second wearing Bristol Bears shirts. The post Exeter Chiefs 3-8 Bristol Bears: Visitors ride out the storm in a battle of survival appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sale Sharks 29-43 Northampton Saints: Phil Dowson’s men in a rush to reclaim top spot
On this evidence, it will take a special team to stop Northampton Saints going all the way this season. The post Sale Sharks 29-43 Northampton Saints: Phil Dowson’s men in a rush to reclaim top spot appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Gloucester 26-30 Bath: Atkinson double act gives champions a real test
It wasn’t the win that Gloucester badly need but it was, perhaps, the performance to galvanise their season as George Skivington’s team took champions Bath to the wire. The post Gloucester 26-30 Bath: Atkinson double act gives champions a real test appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nick Cain: The Grand Slam is within reach for England
Steve Borthwick’s ship is steady as she goes as England focus on winning a Six Nations Grand Slam for the first time in a decade. The post Nick Cain: The Grand Slam is within reach for England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Harlequins 7-34 Leicester Tigers: Jack van Poortvliet shines as Quins crash again
Geoff Parling hopes the latest injury to Jack van Poortvliet is nothing for Leicester Tigers or England to worry about after seeing his side hand out a real drubbing to Harlequins. The post Harlequins 7-34 Leicester Tigers: Jack van Poortvliet shines as Quins crash again appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Chris Hewett: South Africans must go big – or go home
We cannot know for sure – when it comes to honouring rugby’s code of inner-sanctum omerta, the Bulls of Pretoria have an air of un-crackability about them. The post Chris Hewett: South Africans must go big – or go home appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Saracens 73-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Noah Caluori on a rampage to fire up Sarries
Saracens wonder-kid Noah Caluori regained his place at the top of the try scoring charts as the north Londoners put Mark McCall’s impending departure firmly behind them by thrashing Newcastle Red Bulls. The post Saracens 73-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Noah Caluori on a rampage to fire up Sarries appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bedford Blues 38-31 Coventry: Blues are on song to edge past their rivals
Bedford Blues maintained their impressive home record with a come-from-behind victory over their oldest rivals Coventry, in one of the standout games of the Champ Rugby campaign so far. The post Bedford Blues 38-31 Coventry: Blues are on song to edge past their rivals appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Williams: At last we can see signs of stability for Steve Tandy’s Wales
Have you ever had someone try to tell you something really important? But instead of taking in that information, you’re instead looking into the distance, focusing on an equally pressing problem which requires solving. That’s how Wales’ 2026 Six Nations squad announcement felt. The post Paul Williams: At last we can see signs of stability for Steve Tandy’s Wales appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: All Blacks on the hunt for a redeemer like Rassie Erasmus
Paul Rees looks at the problems facing New Zealand rugby and why that led to Scott Robertson's dismissal. The post Paul Rees: All Blacks on the hunt for a redeemer like Rassie Erasmus appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Four-try Caluori is flying high for Saracens
The 19-year-old winger was in scintillating form as Mark McCall’s men demolished Newcastle yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images Match action - starts Page 6 ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login The post Four-try Caluori is flying high for Saracens appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Saints go back to Prem summit
■ By BEN JAYCOCK NORTHAMPTON Saints reclaimed top spot in the Prem with a thrilling 43–29 win over Sale in an 11-try contest last night. Saints scored seven tries, including a late burst led by Henry Pollock, to secure an eighth victory from 10 games and their first win at Sale since 2017. Tommy Freeman […] The post Saints go back to Prem summit appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
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Dupont returns but no Penaud
FRANCE’S all-time top try-scorer Damian Penaud is a shock omission from the defending champions’ Six Nations squad ahead of their opener against Ireland on Thursday, February 5. The 29-year-old wing has scored 40 tries in 59 appearances for his country and started all three of France’s autumn internationals in November. Fabien Galthié has also left […] The post Dupont returns but no Penaud appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Teenager Todaro wins his chance
NORTHAMPTON winger Edoardo Todaro, 19, has been named in Itay’s Six Nations squad, looking to earn his second cap off the back of his impressive performances for Saints. Club-mate, prop Danilo Fischetti is also selected while there are significant returns for Paolo Odogwu, who was part of the 2025 summer tour, and Matt Gallagher, who […] The post Teenager Todaro wins his chance appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ulster skipper Iain Henderson is left out of Ireland squad but Andy Farrell remains confident
Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been left out of Ireland’s squad for the Six Nations. The second row, 33, made his Ireland debut in 2012 and has won 85 caps, including five Six Nations titles and two Grand Slams. The post Ulster skipper Iain Henderson is left out of Ireland squad but Andy Farrell remains confident appeared first on The Rugby Paper.