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Marcus Smith could be retained at full-back as England progress deeper into the World Cup after excelling in his first start in the position against Chile.

By BEN JAYCOCK Under pressure: Alex Mitchell kicks away possession against Japan PICTURES: Getty Images ENGLAND fans have been left frustrated at their side’s persistent […] The post England cough up too much ball -O...

By NICK CAIN THE RFU Board and its administrators, chief executive Bill Sweeney and chairman Tom Ilube, have been slammed by Championship clubs for conducting […] The post Pressure mounts on RFU hierarchy appeared firs...

Target: George North THE exodus of players from England and Wales to France is set to continue next summer, with one source claiming as many […] The post French keen to recruit yet more appeared first on The Rugby Pape...

PAUL REES REPORTS ON HOW WORLD RUGBY’S INVESTMENT BELOW DECKS HAS STARTED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THE Adelaide Oval is arguably the most scenic venue […] The post Minnows beginning to prove their worth appeared first on...

How much? And there’s no beer! ANOTHER round of pool games, another round of supporters being fleeced by French hotels. Fans in town for the […] The post WORLD CUP DIARY appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

By Nick Powell, Online Editor Wales…………………………………….40 Tries: Davies 3, Tompkins 48 Conversions: Biggar 4, Anscombe 49 Penalties: Anscombe 21, 29, 39, 43, 52, 60 Drop-goal: […] The post Clinic...

Australia coach Eddie Jones took full responsibility for his side's 40-6 defeat against Wales on Sunday, with the Wallabies on the brink of exiting the Rugby World Cup.

By Nick Powell, Online Editor Scotland……………………………….45 Tries: Turner 5, van der Merwe 26, Steyn 30, Darge 40+2, Horne 54, Kinghorn 68, Graham 80+2 Conversions: Russell […] The post Scotland begin...

Eddie Jones' Australia are teetering on the brink of a historic Rugby World Cup pool-stage elimination after a dismal Wallabies performance saw Wales win handsomely 40-6 in Lyon to qualify for the quarter-finals.

Johnny Sexton says beating defending champions South Africa is among Ireland's best Rugby World Cup wins but insists his team must push on and "make it count".

From ADAM HATHAWAY in Lille Henry Arundell gave England World Cup lift-off in Lille and was hailed the full package by skipper Owen Farrell. Wing […] The post Five-star Arundell sparks England appeared first on The Rug...

By NICK CAIN THE RFU Board and its administrators, chief executive Bill Sweeney and chairman Tom Ilube, have been slammed by Championship clubs for conducting […] The post Page 8 Pressure mounts on RFU hierarchy appear...

By NICK CAIN England ..............................71pts Tries: Arundell 20, 30, 48, 60, 69; Dan 24, 45; Rodd 35, Smith 40, 77; Willis 80 Conversions: Farrell 25, […] The post Arundell drives England revival appeared f...

By BRYN PALMER THE knock-out stages of this Rugby World Cup are still officially three weeks away, but for Scotland they begin in earnest at […] The post Townsend calls in Steyn for crucial Tonga clash appeared first o...

By TOM BRADSHAW ITALY fly-half Tommaso Allan is warning the All Blacks: We’ve never been in a better position to spring a World Cup surprise. […] The post We are ready to shock All Blacks, says Allan appeared first o...

BRENDAN GALLAGHER CHILE have given us many things. Some of the greatest vineyards and wines on the planet; soaring belching volcanoes, an extraordinary number of […] The post Chile's enthusiastic approach helps England...

By NICK CAIN England ..............................71pts Tries: Arundell 20, 30, 48, 60, 69; Dan 24, 45; Rodd 35, Smith 40, 77; Willis 80 Conversions: Farrell 25, […] The post Arundell drives England revival appeared f...

WORLD CUP DIARY ANOTHER round of pool games, another round of supporters being fleeced by French hotels. Fans in town for the England game against […] The post How much? And there's no beer! appeared first on The Rugby...

WORLD CUP DIARY DISAPPOINTING scenes in Nice last weekend for English and Japanese supporters watching on the TV who had been unable to get match […] The post Empty seats a shame for fans appeared first on The Rugby Pa...

PAUL REES Full of running: Marcus Smith made the most metres with ball in hand PICTURES: Getty Images It was Chile, and England were hot […] The post Growing options for Borthwick appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

THE Wales v Portugal game last weekend saw the cancellation of the media shuttle designed to get the press back into town. There was also […] The post No transport issues? Think again appeared first on The Rugby Paper.