Rugby News
Fraser Dingwall: England are ready for take-off in the upcoming Six Nations
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 04:45
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 ...
Nicky Smith insists Wales have nothing to fear going up against England this Six Nations
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 04:30
England may be looking to build on their record 11 try, 68-21 win over Wales in Cardiff last year when they kick-off their Six Nations campaign against Dewi Lakes side this weekend, but they could be in for a bit of shoc...
Jack van Poortvliet targets successful Six Nations with England after injury setbacks
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 04:15
It was typical of the misfortune that has plagued Jack van Poortvliet in recent seasons that the day after being named in Englands Six Nations squad, the scrum-half faced having another scan. The post Jack van Poortvliet...
Will Greenwood tips the spiky bunch England for Six Nations glory
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 04:02
Englands 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 fi...
Bristol Bears vs Gloucester: Harry Thacker on his way to 150 not out
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 04:01
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 G...
Nick Cain: We dont want these front row giants
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 04:01
It is dire news when a player is forced to retire due to health issues, as happened last week when Frances mountainous tighthead, Uini Atonio, suffered a heart attack. The post Nick Cain: We dont want these front row gia...
Newcastle Red Bulls 12-35 Saracens: Sarries enjoy a double over their opponents
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 04:01
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 Sarace...
Louis Lynagh: Italy will cause some damage in this years Six Nations
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 04:01
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 years Six Nations appeared first on T...
Northampton Saints 40-22 Leicester Tigers: James Pater on song to lead Saints into box seat
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 04:00
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 T...
Dingwall: England ready for take-off
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 04:00
From ADAM HATHAWAY in Girona FRASER Dingwall declared the sky is the limit as England aim to hit the Six Nations ground running against Wales on Saturday. Steve Borthwicks side are on a hot streak of 11 straight wins bu...
We have nothing to fear - Smith
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
By ROB COLE Double top: Saints scrum-half Archie McParland scored two tries to see off rivals Leicester in Prem Cup yesterday PICTURES: Getty Images ENGLAND may be looking to build on their record 11 try, 68-21 win over...
Greenwood tips the spiky bunch
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
By GARY FITZGERALD ENGLANDS spiky bunch are preparing to pump up the physicality and aggression in the Six Nations and lay down a real World Cup marker. Former centre Will Greenwood believes Steve Borthwicks men are clo...
Injury blow for Todaro
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
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 ...
Van Poortvliet leaves bad days behind him
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
By PAUL REES IT WAS typical of the misfortune that has plagued Jack van Poortvliet in recent seasons that the day after being named in Englands Six Nations squad, the scrum-half faced having another scan. He had limped o...
Lynagh: Italy will cause some damage
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
By GARY FITZGERALD LOUIS Lynagh is adamant Italy are in the perfect place to cause some more special Six Nations tremors in the coming weeks. The former Harlequins star warns England they will face another major battle i...
Foursome! I cant pick out a winner
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE EVERY WEEK BASED on where England have gone since the last years Six Nations fixture against Wales in Cardiff, and where the Welsh have gone, Maro Itojes team are overwhelming favo...
Mapletoft set for Irish test
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
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 dep...
Chessum lands on his feet
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
By ADAM HATHAWAY All set: England lock Ollie Chessum 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 lock, first capped in 20...
Will Muir eager to make up for lost time at Bath after injury setback
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
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...
Muir keen to get up and running
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
By PAUL REES 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 wing, Baths top try scorer last season, only made his ...
Saracens success is limited
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
MARK McCalls 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...
Artificial pitches a turn-off
The Rugby Paper - 1 Feb 2026 03:59
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 Lea...