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Wales began the Steve Tandy era with an emphatic defeat as Argentina claimed a record 52-28 victory in Cardiff.

Sky Sports reporter James Cole gives his verdict on England's ninth win on the spin as they defeated a physical Fiji side at Twickenham.

England head coach Shaun Wane insists he is the right man to lead England into the Rugby League World Cup 2026 despite being on the end of a 3-0 Ashes loss to Australia.

Ellis Genge helped England to a 38-18 win over Fiji at Twickenham, then turned his eyes on gaining revenge over the All Blacks on Saturday. The post England prop Ellis Genge is raring to take on the All Blacks appeared f...

Prop Joe Heyes admits he was not head over heels in love with rugby a year ago - but credits Michael Cheika for rekindling his romance with the game. The post Michael Cheika restored my belief, says England prop Joe Heye...

By ADAM HATHAWAY PROP Joe Heyes admits he was not head over heels in love with rugby a year ago - but credits Michael Cheika for rekindling his romance with the game. The Leicester man, coached by Cheika, below, last sea...

By ADAM HATHAWAY BEN Earl has played in plenty of high-octane rugby games but reckons he has it easy compared to one of his golfing pals. Earl, a five-handicapper, joined up with Marcus Smith and Jamie George at the rece...

By PAUL REES French leave: Northampton fly-half Anthony Belleau PICTURES: Getty Images BACK in the days when the spending taps in the Premierships were running hot, English rugbys top flight had a distinct Gallic garnish...

Back in the days when the spending taps in the Premierships were running hot, English rugbys top flight had a distinct Gallic garnish. The post Im loving my time at Northampton Saints - Anthony Belleau appeared first on ...

SAMOA breezed past Brazil 48-10 in the opening round of final World Cup qualifying in Dubai as they strive to keep their proud record of appearing in every RWC since 1991 intact. Samoa made nine changes to the team that ...

By the time Maro Itoje dived over the top of the tiring Fijian forwards from close range to score Englands sixth try six minutes from time, giving the hosts a 20-point winning margin, this looked comfortable. The post En...

Fiji blew up after England deployed their bomb squad after 53 minutes, but not before giving a side chasing 10 successive victories against New Zealand some uncomfortable moments. The post Paul Rees: Buoyant England are ...

PAUL REES Speedster: Henry Arundell touches down and, right, Ollie Lawrence bursts through in midfield PICTURES: Getty Images FIJI blew up after England deployed their bomb squad after 53 minutes, but not before giving a...

IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell was left with an injury headache at full-back for this weeks game against Australia after a serious looking injury to Jamie Osborne who has himself being standing in for the absent Hugo Ke...

Irelands power off the bench saw them home against a spirited Japanese side, but this was not a performance to put a spring in the step of their supporters following that defeat against New Zealand in Chicago. The post I...

CAPTAIN Sione Tuipulotu admitted Scotlands failure to go on and earn a first win over New Zealand was a tough pill to swallow after roaring back from a 17-0 interval deficit. We are hurting as you can imagine. I felt the...

The agony for Scotland goes on. It is now 33 matches since 1905, and a first-ever victory over New Zealand continues to remain maddeningly out of reach. The post Scotland 17-25 New Zealand: All Blacks snuff out Scots rev...

A Herculean effort with 14 men saw South Africa complete a remarkable second-half comeback in Paris against France. The post France 17-32 South Africa: Springboks too smart for Les Bleus appeared first on The Rugby Paper...

Italy appear to have Australias number as the Azzurri secured back-to-back wins over the Wallabies for the first time in their history. The post Italy 26-19 Australia: Italians Aussies put one across the land of their fa...

International round-up GEORGIA defeated the USA 43-30 in an entertaining contest in Batumi. USA bounced back from their 85-0 humbling by Scotland last weekend with an encouraging performance against a side which has domi...

Jordie Barretts tour-ending ankle injury against Ireland in Chicago last weekend plays into the hands of an England team hunting their first victory over New Zealand since their World Cup semi-final triumph in Yokohama s...

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK JORDIE Barretts tour-ending ankle injury against Ireland in Chicago last weekend plays into the hands of an England team hunting their first victory over New Zealand since the...