Rugby news

• ‘I’m done’: Joe Marler retires from international rugby to focus on family

  03-11-2024 12:05
  
  Prop calls time on England career after 95 caps‘I don’t want to leave my house with my kids crying’Joe Marler has retired from international rugby and will play no part in the rest of England’s autumn nations campaign, citing the need to prioritise his family saying: “I can’t do what I used to do as well as I once could”.As exclusively revealed by the Guardian, Marler left the England camp at the start of last week, citing personal reasons, and made hims
  
  Read more

• Dan Cole expects England tide to turn but will miss roommate Joe Marler

  04-11-2024 19:49
  Leicester prop was first to find out about Marler’s retirement and is backing Steve Borthwick after loss to All BlacksAs his close confidant and the first person to find out, Dan Cole was not entirely surprised when Joe Marler told him of his international retirement. Indeed Marler’s decision provoked an altogether different reaction. “He explained his reasons and all that, and I thought: ‘Who the fuck am I going to room with, Joe!? You’ve stitched me up here!&rsquo
  
  Read more

• England prop Dan Cole was surprised by timing of Joe Marler’s retirement

  04-11-2024 19:27 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  England prop Dan Cole admits he was surprised by the timing of Joe Marler’s instant retirement from international rugby. Marler, who sparked controversy with disparaging […]
  The post England prop Dan Cole was surprised by timing of Joe Marler’s retirement appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Lions weigh up rolling dice on Las Vegas fixture for 2029 New Zealand tour

  04-11-2024 19:00
  
  All Blacks have a growing status in the US Match in Los Angeles or Japan also being consideredThe British & Irish Lions are exploring the possibility of playing a money-spinning fixture in Las Vegas as part of their 2029 tour of New Zealand. ­Matches in Los Angeles or Japan are also among the options but rolling the dice and taking the Lions to Vegas is the most eye-catching proposal up for discussion.In 2018 the Guardian reported that the Lions were keen on a ­fixture acro
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse

  04-11-2024 16:56 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years. Hogg, 32, had been due to stand trial […]
  The post Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham Shine

  04-11-2024 16:17 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By Charlie Elliott Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham put in immense performances as New Zealand and Scotland showed their quality on the opening weekend of the Autumn Internationals. After […]
  The post Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham Shine appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Stuart Hogg pleads guilty to domestic abuse of estranged wife over five years

  04-11-2024 15:43
  Former Scotland rugby captain admitted to single chargeSentencing for abuse of Gillian Hogg set for 5 DecemberThe former Scotland rugby international Stuart Hogg has admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years.Hogg, 32, had been due to stand trial at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday but pleaded guilty to a single charge when he appeared at the court. Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• Five Key Talking Points from the Autumn Internationals

  04-11-2024 13:53 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By Charlie Elliott The Autumn Internationals began with a bang, with England narrowly losing to the All Blacks, and Scotland dominating Fiji. From these two games to […]
  The post Five Key Talking Points from the Autumn Internationals appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Steve Borthwick’s England must stop hiding and face a few home truths | Robert Kitson

  03-11-2024 19:00
  
  After losing another game they should have won, England need fresh impetus if they are to avoid a dismal autumnLet’s kick off with some good news. The Twickenham experience has been a slightly variable one in recent years but the vibe inside the now-retitled stadium on Saturday was a considerable improvement. A deep rumbling bass shook the concrete stands, adding to the thunderous feel of the whole occasion. And broadcasting the referee’s musings over the public address – why h
  
  Read more

• England prop Joe Marler calls time on his international career

  03-11-2024 14:14 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  England prop Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby. The 34-year-old was a member of Steve Borthwick’s squad for the Autumn Nations Series […]
  The post England prop Joe Marler calls time on his international career appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Smith substitution leaves England wondering what might have been | Andy Bull

  03-11-2024 09:00
  
  Steve Borthwick’s decision to replace both half-backs led to his side ceding the initiative in the game to New ZealandThree minutes after half-time, Twickenham was the quietest it had been since they opened the gates earlier in the day. The All Blacks were coming on strong after the restart, making wave after wave of breaks down the left side, then back towards the middle of the pitch.England were reeling, leaning into the ropes under the weight of blows, the right corner of their own try-
  
  Read more

• Smith substitution leaves England wondering what might have been

  03-11-2024 09:00
  
  Steve Borthwick’s decision to replace both half-backs led to his side ceding the initiative in the game to New ZealandThree minutes after half-time, Twickenham was the quietest it had been since they opened the gates earlier in the day. The All Blacks were coming on strong after the restart, making wave after wave of breaks down the left side, then back towards the middle of the pitch.England were reeling, leaning into the ropes under the weight of blows, the right corner of their own try-
  
  Read more

• England agony after last-minute drama

  03-11-2024 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■ By ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham SKIPPER Jamie George refused to point the finger at George Ford after his double miss condemned England to yet […]
  The post England agony after last-minute drama appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Wallabies have ability to spring a surprise

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... It would be a mistake to underestimate the abilities of Joe Schmidt, especially considering what the […]
  The post Wallabies have ability to spring a surprise appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Wales get set for big Sunday crunch…

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW ONE weekend five summers ago, Wales went to No.1 in the rankings based on a mathematical formula […]
  The post Wales get set for big Sunday crunch… appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Townsend praise for Darcy and Duhan double act

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend paid tribute to the “outstanding” Darcy Graham as he drew within one of fellow wing Duhan van der Merwe in […]
  The post Townsend praise for Darcy and Duhan double act appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Throw plans to segregate fans into the dustbin

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  THE fact that Premiership administrators are considering segregating away supporters demonstrates that people charged with managing the game have very little understanding or empathy with […]
  The post Throw plans to segregate fans into the dustbin appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Ten-try Chiefs show Pirates no mercy

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■By MIKE SINCLAIR C Pirates .................. 7pts Try: Houston 23 Conversion: Houston 23 Exeter .................... 68pts Tries: Rigg 2, 40; Brown-Bampoe 7, 17, 74; Hodge […]
  The post Ten-try Chiefs show Pirates no mercy appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Strong scrums must be rewarded-Jones

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■ By PAUL REES ADAM Jones has called on the lawmakers to ensure sides with a strong scrum are rewarded amid rising fears throughout the […]
  The post Strong scrums must be rewarded-Jones appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Strong scrums must be rewarded – Adam Jones

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By Paul Rees Adam Jones has called on the lawmakers to ensure sides with a strong scrum are rewarded amid rising fears throughout the rugby […]
  The post Strong scrums must be rewarded – Adam Jones appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Spirited Caldy give Falcons a workout

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■By LUKE JARMYN Caldy .......................12pts Conversion: Rabbette 58 Tries: Rabbette 57, Wynn 69 Newcastle ............ 33pts Tries: Spencer 4, O’Sullivan 8, Lockwood 40, Greenwood 65, […]
  The post Spirited Caldy give Falcons a workout appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• South America look to keep on building

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By JOE SANTAMARIA Top dogs: Argentina celebrate beating Australia in Rugby Championship PICTURES: Getty Images AS Sebastián Piñeyrúa’s historic six-year term as President of Sudamérica […]
  The post South America look to keep on building appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Slade: We’re facing tough times at Chiefs

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  ■ By GARY FITZGERALD HENRY Slade may be focused on England matters right now but at the back of his mind remains the worrying predicament […]
  The post Slade: We’re facing tough times at Chiefs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Shame that Georgia are kept out of sight

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED THE most significant contest of the November international series? Take your pick. Ireland-New Zealand in Dublin on Friday night? England-South Africa […]
  The post Shame that Georgia are kept out of sight appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• School time is over, says Will Rowlands

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  By Rob Cole Will Rowlands says “school time is over” for Warren Gatland’s Welsh squad and it is now time to get back to winning […]
  The post School time is over, says Will Rowlands appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• School time is over, says Rowlands

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■ By ROB COLE WILL Rowlands says “school time is over” for Warren Gatland’s Welsh squad and it is now time to get back to […]
  The post School time is over, says Rowlands appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Scarratt excited by new pathway

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■ By MAX HARRIS Champions: Gloucester-Hartpury celebrate their title triumph ENGLAND centurion Emily Scarratt is delighted with the new women’s BUCS programme which aims to […]
  The post Scarratt excited by new pathway appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Rowntree’s old charges fall short in a thriller

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■By BEN JAYCOCK Munster ........... 24pts Tries: Haley 35, Penalty 40, Hodnett 50, Farrell 60, Conversion: Butler 60 New Zealand ...38pts Tries: Lam 23, Fihaki […]
  The post Rowntree’s old charges fall short in a thriller appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• Opoku grabs his chance to make sure for Cov

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■By PETE MURDOCK Nottingham ...... 15pts Tries: Olowofela 44, Ecclesfield 70 Conversion: Arden 45 Penalty: Arden 13 Coventry .......... 34pts Tries: Robson 23, Johnson 28, […]
  The post Opoku grabs his chance to make sure for Cov appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

• O’Driscoll: Ireland don’t fear ABs

  03-11-2024 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  BRIAN O’Driscoll predicts Irish eyes will be smiling again this week as they stick a hefty boot into the All Blacks’ desire to regain a […]
  The post O’Driscoll: Ireland don’t fear ABs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
  Read more

Follow @Rugby_News_UK on Twitter!