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By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week Having been a long-time advocate of Maro Itoje as England captain, my first reaction to […] The post Good news on Maro Itoje, but England’s problems persist appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six Nations at the expense […] The post Steve Borthwick backs new skipper Maro Itoje to lead England at 2027 World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

England have been warned to expect “tough battles” when they enter the backyard of the Pumas later this year. The post Handre Pollard: Argentina will test Steve Borthwick’s England appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

The RFU will hold a special general meeting after the men’s Six Nations with chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for his removal. The post Bill Sweeney facing SGM following Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after Bath announced that he requires ankle surgery. The post Sam Underhill to undergo surgery and miss Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Much time has passed since Jack Singleton's leg break sustained against Northampton two years ago and the hooker is looking to move on. The post Jack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Whoever makes the England Six Nations squad, to be announced on Tuesday by Steve Borthwick, I cannot imagine much in the way of change. The post Jeremy Guscott: Four changes to fire up England appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Wales and Dragons prop Leon Brown has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect because of a neck injury. Brown won the last of […] The post Wales prop Leon Brown forced to retire after multiple neck surgeries appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

By Paul Rees Steve Borthwick has put three outside halves on hybrid contracts and he has less than a month to decide which one to […] The post Stick with Marcus Smith, he’s the best in England appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

EXCLUSIVE By Jon Newcombe England’s summer tour will include a historic Test against the USA, as well as the already announced two-match series against Argentina. […] The post Steve Borthwick and England facing historic USA test appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

As the new year gets underway, Simon Thomas looks at six uncapped youngsters who could have big Welsh futures Dan Edwards (Ospreys) No one has […] The post Six uncapped Welsh youngsters ready to break out appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

By Ross Heppenstall George Ford admits he sees himself following in the footsteps of his father and two brothers by moving into coaching one day. […] The post George Ford set to follow family line and take up coaching appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

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Garry Ringrose says Simon Easterby remains 'dead focused' on his role as Ireland's interim head coach amid reports he could be the next Wales boss. [...]

A potential squeeze on scholarships could put pressure on England's rugby talent pipelines and make scouts look more widely for talent. [...]

Watch Scrum V highlights as Leinster remain unbeaten in the United Rugby Championship this season with a narrow win over Osprey in Swansea. [...]

Edinburgh lose to second-bottom side Zebre at home for the first time since 2016 in a result that hugely damages the hosts' United Rugby Championship play-off hopes. [...]

Former Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde fears that rugby has lost its soul in Wales and calls the situation "very sad". [...]

BBC Sport's rugby union pundits reveal who is the most romantic and what they would cook each other on Valentine's Day. [...]

Chris Ashton and Chris Jones explain why Wales are in turmoil - before Warren Gatland's exit as head coach was announced. [...]

Six Nations Rugby Special's Chris Ashton and Joe Marler pick their British and Irish Lions XVs based on performances by players in the second round of fixtures. [...]

Ospreys boss Mark Jones expects caretaker Wales coach Matt Sherratt to have the support of the nation's regional coaches for the rest of the 2025 Six Nations. [...]

Scarlets director Ron Jones says Welsh rugby cannot afford to run four regional sides and that at least one must go. [...]

Ulster's Jacob Stockdale says he rejected a switch to the Top 14 to follow in the footsteps of former team-mates like Rory Best and Andrew Trimble [...]

Leinster edge a spirited Ospreys side to remain unbeaten in this season's United Rugby Championship. [...]

Harlequins miss the chance to go top of the table as Bristol Bears claim victory to strengthen their grip on fourth place in the Premiership Women's Rugby table. [...]

Northampton Saints score 10 tries against Nottingham to cruise into the Premiership Rugby Cup quarter-finals. [...]

Full-back Max Malins will rejoin Saracens from Bristol Bears at the end of the 2024-25 season. [...]