#Jonny Wilkinson

A last gasp Australian penalty broke Scottish hearts in the dying moments of a barnstorming quarter-final clash watched on by Prince Harry, Princess Anne and an animated Nicola Sturgeon. Scotland - who failed to register a single victory in the Six Nations - thought they had done the impossible when Mark Bennett's intercept-try put them ahead with…

The next 12 months have the potential to be game-changing for rugby. It's a World Cup year and domestic leagues are becoming ever more competitive, so here are my three hopes for the coming year. My main hope for 2023 is to see England give the Six Nations and World Cup a good go. I still do not believe sacking Eddie Jones was the right thing to do…

The match kicks off at 2:30pm UK time on Sunday, 27rd September. World Cup World Cup daily: England expects; Haka vs Hakarena 17/09/2015 AT 09:28 You would be wise to check out this link on the official rugby world cup website with advice for getting to the ground via public transport and parking. Scotland 1/33 USA 13/1 Draw 70/1 WHO WILL WIN THE…

2023 will see a host of major rugby tournaments take place around the world, and chief among them is the tenth edition of the quadrennial Rugby World Cup. In this article, we'll talk you through everything that you need to know about the biggest event in world rugby, from the details about when and where it will be played to the biggest…

The Rugby Paper has teamed up with Pacific Warriors to give the opportunity to three of our readers to win a pair of tickets to the world premiere of the film.The event will be staged on Thursday, September 10 in London (Soho) at 6pm.All you have to do to win a pair of tickets to the premiere AND a copy of the film in DVD is answer the following…

France ran in three late tries against the United States on Wednesday to earn a vital bonus point in the Rugby World Cup'group of death' with an erratic 33-9 win. Les Bleus were just 12-9 ahead with 13 minutes to go before Gael Fickou, Baptiste Serin and Jefferson Poirot dotted down to secure victory against the underdogs. It was the type of…

A definitive ranking of the best Rugby World Cups Join us on a trip down memory lane. THE UPCOMING TOURNAMENT hosted by England, looks set to be the biggest and most competitive in Rugby World Cup history. The All Blacks have been dominant in the years between World Cups, and are 5-4 favourite to retain the title, however the rest of the world…

Eddie Jones might have said this week that they don't look at the bookies after their outstanding semi-final win against New Zealand - but he surely can't have resisted a cheeky peek at the odds, which see his side as clear odds-on favourites to win a first Webb Ellis trophy since 2003. The England coach masterminded one of the most complete…

ENGLAND fans are doing their best to see the funny side as they try get over Saturday's painful World Cup quarter-final defeat to France. Supporters have joked that Jonny Wilkinson is to blame for the 2-1 loss after a video of the rugby legend teaching Harry Kane to kick the ball OVER the bar resurfaced online. Kane skied a late penalty over the…

Owner Johnny de la Hey said he could be tempted by a tilt at the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Christmas after watching Pic D'Orhy make all the running to land the Grade 2 Fitzdares Peterborough Chase. The 2020 Betfair Hurdle winner was twice a Grade 2 winner over fences as a novice last season and connections are hopeful Pic D'Orhy can bridge…

The Six Nations is the jewel in the crown of European rugby, and the upcoming tournament looks as wide open as ever. Ireland are coming off the back of one of their greatest-ever wins, a 2-1 series victory over the All Blacks in New Zealand. England are also heading into the tournament with an impressive series of their own under their belt after…

The sport of rugby has long been a favourite among athletes and fans alike. Rugby, though not as popular as some other sports, is growing in popularity year after year. Now, with the advent of online betting, anyone can bet on rugby matches from the comfort of their own home. In addition, many different websites now offer rugby betting, so finding…