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Eve Higgins pounced with the key try as Ireland emerged from a test of character to launch their World Cup with a 42-14 victory over Japan.

By BEN JAYCOCK DECLAN Treacey is hoping he and his brothers have what it takes to become Englands very own version of the Barrett brothers. The 18-year-old, a talented centre who recently captained England U18s, is the m...

England loosehead prop Hannah Botterman says she wants to become the "best in the world" in her position after helping the Red Roses to an emphatic victory over USA in the opening game of the home Women's Rug...

Bevan French provided the touch of class Wigan have sorely lacked in his absence in recent weeks as they reclaimed second place in the Betfred Super League by thrashing Wakefield 44-2.

Argentina claimed a first ever home Test victory over New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 29-23 in Buenos Aires.

By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND head coach John Mitchell warned their World Cup rivals that there is even more to come from his side after their 69-7 demolition of the USA in Sunderland. The Red Roses kicked off the showpiece tou...

By BEN JAYCOCK Highland fling: Francesca McGhie on her way to a hat-trick for Scotland as they beat Wales yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images Match action - starts Page 8>> SCOTLAND captain Rachel Malcolm praised her sides r...

By BEN JAYCOCK WALES centre Joe Hawkins has strongly criticised proposals by the Welsh Rugby Union to cut the number of professional regional teams from four to two, calling the move short-sighted and warning it could ac...

By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs signing Zoe Dare feels her recent experience in the England Students set-up has given her a fresh perspective on the game. The 22-year-old back row, whose brother Hal is a former member of th...

By GARY FITZGERALD Growing reputation: Jac Morgan on duty for the Lions JAC Morgan can be an even bigger hit in New Zealand in 2029 after making such an impressive Lions impact down under this summer says former Wales st...

FORMER Northampton scrum coach Matt Ferguson has joined Danny Wilsons coaching team at Harlequins. Saints won the Premiership title and reached the Champions Cup final in the last two of Fergusons seven seasons with the ...

By SIMON THOMAS HAVING travelled some 6,000 miles to come over to Wales from South Africa, Tinus de Beer has now made a much shorter journey for his latest career move. Its been just a 16 mile trip for the fly-half as he...

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL PAUL Deacon says he has left Sale a far better coach than when he joined - and reckons they are on course to win their first Premiership title since 2006. The 46-year-old, right, spent the past 10 yea...

NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed South African fly-half Boeta Chamberlain from Blue Bulls. The 26-year-old will move to Kingston Park on a one-year deal at the conclusion of the Currie Cup season in his homeland. Chamberl...

WALES full-back Blair Murray has signed a contract extension to stay at the Scarlets until 2028. The 23-year-old joined the region last season and was the sides highest scorer with 11 tries. Born in Hawera on New Zealand...

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] THERE has been a great deal of speculation recently about the destination of future Lions tour...

THE WRU risk damage to the game in Wales with their preferred plan to cut the number of professional teams from four to two. The proposed cull of two teams will result in the loss of supporters from dissolved regions and...

VICKY MACQUEEN, THE FORMER ENGLAND AND SARACENS FULL-BACK, AND EX LEICESTER TIGERS HEAD COACH, NOW COMMERCIAL MANAGER AT HINCKLEY RFC, CHOOSES THE BEST XV PLAYERS SHE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Rochelle Rocky Clarke -...

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE EVERY WEEK ENGLANDS attack is in a good spot following the victorious Lions tour to Australia and Englands 2-0series victory over Argentina in the summer. The coaches and players w...

By MILLY MCEVOY Australia ..73pts Tries: Amosa 2, Miller 6, 26, 33; Halse 10, 77; Chancellor 15, Karpani 21, Smith 52, Talakai 66, 75 Conversions: Wood 3, 11, 16, 22, 34, 53; Cramer 67, 76, 78 Samoa .. 0pts TEENAGER Cait...

By BEN JAYCOCK England 69pts Tries: Kabeya 9, Botterman 19, Muir 34, Kildunne 35, 48; Dow 43, Cokayne 53, Breach 57, 65; Davies 61, 76 Conversions: Harrison 10, 20, 34, 36, 50, 61; Sing 77 USA 7pts Try: Jarrell 25 Conver...

BRENDAN GALLAGHER Caught on camera: USAs Lotte Sharp, left, poses for a photo with fans SO England started with an 11 try romp, a World Cup record attendance of 42,723 and a performance to send a shiver down the spine of...