By Simon Thomas Rhodri Williams is the first to admit he thought his ship had sailed with Wales. The 31-year-old scrum-half spent more than ten years in the international wilderness after winning three caps during the 2013-14 campaign when he was with the Scarlets. He always retained the ambition of pulling on the famous red […] The post Rhodri Williams glad he’s back with Wales and wants to stay appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. Legendary Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has just announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the season. Someone who never took the plaudits and always gave maximum […] The post Dan Biggar’s Best Career Moments appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]
By Simon Thomas Cam Winnett admits he was “gutted” and “hurt” to be left out of Wales’ Six Nations squad but the Cardiff full-back says he has turned that negative into a positive by taking the opportunity to re-emerge as a better player. No one started more Tests for Wales in 2024 than Winnett – […] The post Cam Winnett sets his sights on winning back Wales place appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]
By James Harrington - French Column So, Romain Ntamack wants to go to New Zealand in July. New Zealand have already made it clear they want Romain Ntamack to go to New Zealand in July. They’d prefer it if Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Damian Penaud, Thibaud Flament, Greg Alldritt, Francois Cros, Manny Meafou, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Thomas Ramos, […] The post Romain Ntamack: I’d love to take on All Blacks appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]
Deon Fourie began the week back on Springbok duty, at 38 going on 39 still refusing to abandon hope of socking it to Father Time once more during the coming months. In that respect, the most venerable of all World Cup winners has a formidable track record: the oldest on debut for South Africa at […] The post Rassie Erasmus still has faith in Deon Fourie appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]
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 Steve Borthwick’s decision to promote him to the post for the Six Nations was to give him credit for making a tough decision at an important juncture. That is what […] 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 of Jamie George. Borthwick met Itoje on Monday to ask his former Saracens colleague to take charge of the team and, according to the head coach, was met with a […] 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. [...]
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY NEWS
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Steve Tandy in pole position to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales coach - source
Source: ESPN Published on 2025-04-22
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Ben Youngs: England, Leicester Tigers great to retire
Source: ESPN Published on 2025-04-22
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Back row toughest position in Roses squad - Matthews
Source: BBC Published on 2025-04-22
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Josh McKay targets Glasgow century after signing new deal
Source: Rugby Pass Published on 2025-04-22
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Wade's Wigan move 'due to changing Premiership'
Source: BBC Published on 2025-04-22
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Gloucester swiftly recruit Christian Wade replacement
Source: Rugby Pass Published on 2025-04-22
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How to follow Women's Six Nations final round
Source: BBC Published on 2025-04-22
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Gloucester agree deal to sign Newcastle's Redshaw
Source: BBC Published on 2025-04-22
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Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped male player, to retire from rugby in June
Source: The Guardian Published on 2025-04-22
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Mark Tele'a's departure sends unsettling message to NZRU over wantaway All Blacks
Source: Rugby Pass Published on 2025-04-22
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England fly-half Fin Smith headlines the new-look Rugby World magazine
Source: Rugby World Published on 2025-04-22
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Ben Youngs confirms end-of-season retirement plan... but England men's record caps holder isn't done quite yet as he targets sixth Premiership title
Source: Daily Mail Published on 2025-04-22
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Top 14-chasing Beziers sign Uruguayan Olympian
Source: Rugby Pass Published on 2025-04-22
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Italy v Wales rearranged due to Pope's funeral
Source: BBC Published on 2025-04-22
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'Youngs has chosen to turn down Racing 92 and offers from Japan meaning Leicester will be both his beginning and his end.'
Source: Rugby Pass Published on 2025-04-22
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Ex-England star Ben Youngs to retire at end of season from all rugby
Source: Int: Rugby Paper Published on 2025-04-22
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The Breakdown | Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years
Source: The Guardian Published on 2025-04-22
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Australia’s sevens stars want to play at the World Cup – but they won’t help unless one area is fixed
Source: The Roar Published on 2025-04-22
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Why the ‘Junkyard Dog’ isn’t concerned about tryscoring drought 12 months after bursting onto national radar
Source: The Roar Published on 2025-04-22
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Ex-Wallabies skipper urges Rugby Australia to act fast over ‘obvious’ Schmidt successor
Source: The Roar Published on 2025-04-21
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England's most-capped men's player Ben Youngs will retire at the end of the season. [...]
England number eight Alex Matthews says the back row is the most competitive area in the Red Roses squad, which is aiming for a double Six Nations and World Cup triumph this year. [...]
Gloucester agree to sign Newcastle full-back Ben Redshaw for the 2025-26 Premiership Rugby season. [...]
Christian Wade says his upcoming cross-code move from Gloucester to Wigan Warriors is a product of how much the Premiership is changing. [...]
A new date for Wales' Six Nations trip to Italy has yet to be confirmed by tournament organisers following the death of Pope Francis. [...]
Full-back Mike Lowry and centre Stewart Moore are ruled out of Ulster's United Rugby Championship [URC] game against Sharks on Saturday. [...]
Alan O'Connor and Andy Warwick are among eight players who will leave Ulster Rugby at the end of the 2024-25 season. [...]
Abby Dow score a "world class" solo try in England's victory over Scotland in the Women's Six Nations. [...]
England score nine tries to hammer Scotland in Leicester and set up a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France at Allianz Stadium next Saturday. [...]
Marlie Packer says it was "awesome" to be back playing for England after scoring her 50th international try in the Red Roses win against Scotland. [...]
England's Claudia MacDonald extends the Red Roses' lead against Scotland with a "brilliant" team try in the Women's Six Nations. [...]
England's Marlie Packer grabs her 50th try for England as she burrows over the line against Scotland in the Women's Six Nations. [...]
Competition for places in the England team is extremely competitive for the Grand Slam decider against France - what are the big selection calls for head coach John Mitchell? [...]
Christian Wade tells us about his move to Wigan and we talk Johnny Sexton and Rieko Ioane [...]
Ireland pick up their second win of this season's Women's Six Nations with a comfortable victory against a winless Wales at Rodney Parade. [...]
