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George returns to England squad ahead of France clash
Sky Sports - 2 Feb 2025 22:15
Former captain Jamie George has returned to England’s training squad ahead of next Saturday’s Six Nations clash with France.
'I believe we are a good team' | Itoje upbeat despite England's defeat in Ireland
Sky Sports - 2 Feb 2025 16:38
England captain Maro Itoje said his side endured a difficult second half as they were beaten by Ireland in the Six Nations but believes there are positives to build on.
Ireland rediscover mojo as familiar flaws haunt 'inexperienced' England
Sky Sports - 2 Feb 2025 11:00
The 2025 Six Nations is off and running after an action-packed first round of fixtures. Sky Sports assesses the victories for Ireland and Scotland, and alarmingly familiar defeats for England and Wales...
Coach Stuart Lancaster sacked by Racing 92
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Sam Jackson Former England boss Stuart Lancaster has been sacked from his job as Racing 92 head coach. The 55-year-old joined Racing in 2023 […] The post Coach Stuart Lancaster sacked by Racing 92 appeared first on ...
Relief as new owners take charge at Cornish Pirates
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Ben Jaycock Dan Hiscocks and his Cornish Pirates teammates shared a sigh of relief when news broke this week that their club had been […] The post Relief as new owners take charge at Cornish Pirates appeared first o...
We don't want to finish bottom of the Premiership, says Rob Baxter
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Paul Rees Rob Baxter wants Exeter to avoid an end-of-season relegation play-off on merit, not because the Championship winners do not meet the entry […] The post We don't want to finish bottom of the Premiership, sa...
We don't want to finish bottom, says Baxter
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
■ By PAUL REES ROB Baxter wants Exeter to avoid an end-of-season relegation play-off on merit, not because the Championship winners do not meet the […] The post We don't want to finish bottom, says Baxter appeared fi...
Brotherly advice is a big help for Tom Willis
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Adam Hathaway Tom Willis felt an outsider the first time he pitched up in England camp but now the Saracens No.8 has got his […] The post Brotherly advice is a big help for Tom Willis appeared first on The Rugby Pap...
Andy Robinson impressed by Alfie Barbeary revival
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Jon Newcombe Bath's head academy coach Andy Robinson attributes Bath's hard-fought 21-7 Premiership Cup win at Bedford at the end of November as the […] The post Andy Robinson impressed by Alfie Barbeary revival app...
Six Nations - England wilt in Dublin's red hot furnace
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Nick Cain Ireland............................... 27pts Tries: Gibson-Park 35, Aki 52, Beirne 64, Sheehan 72 Conversions: Crowley 65, 73 Penalty: Prendergast 56 England.............................. 22pts Tries: Murley...
Once again, England blow their chances
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Paul Rees England continue to find ways to lose. As in their previous six Tests against tier-one opposition, they led at one point in […] The post Once again, England blow their chances appeared first on The Rugby P...
Fin Smith looks like a starting 10 to me, with Marcus Smith on the bench
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Brendan Gallagher There is no justice in this world and, despite the magnificent efforts of the other 28 players on the pitch, it is […] The post Fin Smith looks like a starting 10 to me, with Marcus Smith on the be...
Huw Jones puts Scotland in cruise control to get opening Six Nations win
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Bryn Palmer Scotland's Six Nations campaign is up and running. Five tries, three of them to prolific centre Huw Jones, and a bonus-point victory […] The post Huw Jones puts Scotland in cruise control to get opening ...
Six Nations: Wales find reasons to hope but it's a walk in the park for France
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Brendan Gallagher France................................ 43pts Tries: Attissogbe 18, 33; Bielle-Biarrey 23, 41; Marchand 55, Gailleton 68, Alldritt 78 Conversions: Ramos 19, 24, 34, 42 Wales […] The post Six Nations...
Wales must face up to Italy challenge - Warren Gatland
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
Head coach Warren Gatland says Wales must front up in Rome on Saturday after crashing to a record Six Nations loss against France - the […] The post Wales must face up to Italy challenge – Warren Gatland appeared fir...
In Rome, Warren Gatland will face his day of destiny
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Peter Jackson The last time Wales were reduced to a state of such pointless poignancy, they sacked their head coach. Once France had finished […] The post In Rome, Warren Gatland will face his day of destiny appeare...
Jeremy Guscott - France have a Grand Slam look about them
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week The 2025 Six Nations will tell us whether France are fully over their disappointing quarter-final exit […] The post Jeremy Guscott – France have a Grand Slam lo...
U20s Six Nations: France run nine tries past overpowered Welsh lads
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By James Harrington France................63pts Tries: Akrab 3, 40; Pacome 27, Mousques 50, 56; Brau Boirie 54, Taccola 71, Llaveria 77, Jabea Njocke 80 Conversions: Jurd […] The post U20s Six Nations: France run nine ...
U20s Six Nations: Battling forwards put England in pole position over Ireland
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Dan Robertshaw Ireland................................3pts Penalties: Wisniewski 30 England ............................19pts Try: Penalty 68 Penalties: Coen 12, 27, 33, 79 Defending champions England secured their fi...
U20s Six Nations: Scotland pay price for too many errors as Italy take honours
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Ethan Bents Scotland .............. 10pts Tries: Allen 15, Duncan 71 Italy ...................... 22pts Tries: Zanandrea 29, Beni 45, Todaro 61 Conversions: Fasti 30, 62 […] The post U20s Six Nations: Scotland pay p...
Jack Bracken: One challenge was to do some Irish dancing
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
Jack Bracken - England U20 & Saracens Winger With my dad being born in Dublin, it made Thursday night's win even more special. He's very […] The post Jack Bracken: One challenge was to do some Irish dancing appeared fi...
Asher Opoku-Fordjour will thrive with England - Bevan Rodd
The Rugby Paper - 2 Feb 2025 07:59
By Ross Heppenstall Bevan Rodd believes rising prop star Asher Opoku-Fordjour is ready to thrive for England at the Six Nations as Sale's front rowers […] The post Asher Opoku-Fordjour will thrive with England – Beva...