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Henry Slade believes England have all the ingredients to challenge rugbys biggest nations at next years Rugby World Cup - if they can finally solve the one issue holding them back. The post Henry Slade: England have a re...

Peter Winterbottom questions whether England have genuinely progressed under Steve Borthwick, with the former flanker also highlighting discipline issues and naming the player he believes could solve the midfield problem...

Brendan Gallagher examines how French rugby has become the driving force behind the global game, providing vital support for Tier 2 nations ahead of the expanded Rugby World Cup. The post Brendan Gallagher: France are ke...

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Saracens. The post Prem review: After 15 years as the boss, Mark McCall leaves Saracens in impressive shape appeared first on T...

Paul Williams argues Welsh rugby must stop dwelling on past mistakes and embrace the major changes ahead as the professional game moves towards a new three-region model. The post Paul Williams: Its time for Welsh rugby t...

HENRY Slade insists England are just one step away from competing with the top teams at the World Cup next year. By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwicks squad currently have their feet up on holiday after winning two from thre...

Chris Hewett believes Jac Morgan can become a defining figure for Gloucester as the Wales captain joins a recruitment drive that could finally turn the Cherry and Whites into Premiership contenders. The post Chris Hewett...

Peter Jackson says the return of a four-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand is the blockbuster rugby has been missing - and one that will captivate fans around the world. The post Peter Jackson: All Blacks v...

By BEN JAYCOCK FORMER England flanker Peter Winterbottom believes Steve Borthwicks side have shown no clear signs of progression despite recording two wins from three in the Nations Championship. England beat Argentina a...

>Continued from Front Africa I dont think the performance was quite as poor as the scoreline suggested. England created chances, particularly in the first half, and if they had converted them, it could have been a very d...

By SAM JACKSON SCARLETS intend to remain at the heart of west Wales after the WRU announced on Wednesday that either they or Ospreys will be cut as part of a radical downsizing to a three-region model. Welsh rugbys gover...

Scarlets insist they remain committed to being at the heart of west Wales after the WRU confirmed either they or Ospreys will lose their professional licence as part of a three-region model. The post WRU: Its either Ospr...

By GARY FITZGERALD JAMES Dun concedes the clock is ticking on his England dream but he is convinced his move to the capital can help him step up to the senior Test stage And the lock insists he must first scrap to earn t...

SCOTTISH Rugby has sacked chief executive Alex Williamson following an independent investigation into his conduct. Williamson was placed on extended leave in May and John McGuigan, chairman of Scottish Rugby Limited, sai...

Lewis Ludlow believes Gloucester can prove the doubters wrong after a summer of smart recruitment, with Jac Morgan, Dewi Lake and Jean Kleyn among those raising hopes of a Premiership push. The post Gloucester flanker Le...

By GARY FITZGERALD Taking charge: Lewis Ludlow and, inset, head coach George Skivington PICTURES: Getty Images LEWIS Ludlow will always retain the stinging desire to one day add to the pair of England caps he won five ye...

England Women have confirmed their 202627 contracts, with 32 players retained on deals and six more awarded transition contracts. The post England Women contracts given to 32 players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

ENGLAND Women will contract 32 players for the 202627 season, with a further six players awarded transition contracts. The 32 contracted players include 30 Rugby World Cup winners and have accumulated a combined 1,475 in...

Gareth Anscombe says he still has a huge desire to compete, while Nigel Davies explains the mentality Scarlets want to build. The post Gareth Anscombe says competition will bring the best out of Scarlets appeared first o...

By SAM JACKSON SCARLETS have pulled off a major coup by tempting Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe back to Wales for the 2026-27 season. The 35-year-old former Cardiff, Ospreys and Gloucester playmaker has joined the Llanel...

FORMER England lock George Kruis was among the players who helped set a provisional Guinness World Record after completing a gruelling 28-hour sevens match in aid of mental health charity LooseHeadz. The 24/7s challenge,...

KYRAN BRACKEN ENGLAND are heading in the right direction. Three matches, two wins and one defeat is not a perfect return, but I think the overall picture is encouraging. The loss against South Africa was disappointing bu...