The Rugby Paper

The Rugby Paper holds the title of the top-selling rugby union magazine in the UK. This premium, full-colour tabloid covers everything rugby-related, from international competitions to grassroots events, and is priced at £1.50. You can find it in most shops and supermarkets every Sunday morning. The publication features reports on over 100 matches, summaries from various lower leagues, and extensive results. It includes popular columns, exclusive interviews, and news from across the nation. The international rugby scene is prominently featured, and it is produced by the same team behind the well-regarded Non-League Paper, which sells approximately 40,000 copies each Sunday.

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#635498

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#53139

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Millie David on playing with Ilona Maher and England U20s upcoming game against South Africa

2 weeks ago | therugbypaper.co.uk | Charlie Elliott

By Charlie ElliottFor exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. England‘s U20 women’s side head to France to play a friendly against the senior South Africa women’s team this weekend, ahead of the Six Nations Summer Series. The aim of the game is also to examine how the pathway is preparing the next generation of stars ahead of the 2025 World Cup.
Where are they now?

2 weeks ago | therugbypaper.co.uk | Charlie Elliott

By Charlie ElliottFor exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. Worcester Warriors have confirmed their return to the Championship for the 2025/26 season. Whether or not you agree with the decision to fast-track them into the second tier, every fan will be happy that a once-defunct club is back and will hope that it signals the return of others.
Challenge Cup: Round of 16 rundown and quarter final fixtures

2 weeks ago | therugbypaper.co.uk | Charlie Elliott

By Charlie ElliottFor exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. The Challenge Cup returned last weekend for the round of 16 stage, as the best in European rugby’s second-tier competition battled it out for a place in the quarters.
British and Irish Lions: Foreign based players who could be selected

2 weeks ago | therugbypaper.co.uk | Charlie Elliott

By Charlie ElliottFor exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. The British and Irish Lions selection differs from Test rugby, because there are no eligibility requirements aside from being from the four home nations.
British and Irish Lions potential bolters: Henry Pollock to make the plane?

2 weeks ago | therugbypaper.co.uk | Charlie Elliott

By Charlie ElliottFor exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. The British and Irish Lions squad selection is always the most hotly debated topic in rugby in the months leading up to selection. Many factors will come into play when Andy Farrell and his coaching staff decide who they are going to take to Australia.
Champions Cup Quarter-Finals: Fixtures, Where to Watch and Previews

2 weeks ago | therugbypaper.co.uk | Charlie Elliott

By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. The quarter finals of the Champions Cup are underway this weekend, with the competition reaching a crucial stage. Straight after the round of 16, which took place across the previous weekend, fans don’t have long to prepare for the next round.
Dan Biggar's Best Career Moments

2 weeks ago | therugbypaper.co.uk | Charlie Elliott

By Charlie ElliottFor exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. Legendary Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has just announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the season. Someone who never took the plaudits and always gave maximum effort, the way he conducted himself should be seen as inspirational by any young player.
Rugby Social Media Moments of the week: Wales legend Dan Biggar announces retirement

2 weeks ago | therugbypaper.co.uk | Charlie Elliott

For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. This weekend of rugby saw fans witness the good, the bad and the absolutely mental things that the sport can bring. In the Champions Cup and the various other global domestic competitions that went on, action was everywhere, and we were reminded why we love the sport so much.
Munster trio shock Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle

2 weeks ago | therugbypaper.co.uk | Charlie Elliott

For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a day. The Champions Cup returned for the knockout stages as Europe’s elite went toe-to-toe for a place in the quarter-finals. Premiership teams didn’t have much joy, with Northampton Saints the only team through to the next round after a convincing win over Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne.
England National Rugby Team: News and Recent Rumors

4 weeks ago | therugbypaper.co.uk | Sam Emery

News, features and match reports from The Rugby Paper, the UK-based newspaper which specialises in rugby union at all levels ready for your viewing every Sunday of the year.