The Rugby Paper Magazine - November 17, 2024

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November 17, 2024

We're going in right direction - Borthwick

ENGLAND boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to South Africa to their recent dismal run.

3 mins

Botham: We have to stay positive

JAMES Botham says Wales can’t dwell on the negatives if they want to end their long losing run.

2 mins

Blackett building next generation

ENGLAND A attack coach Lee Blackett is convinced it won’t be long before several of the players on show against Australia A today will make the step up to Test rugby.

4 mins

Kolbe's double piles the pain on England

WHEN South Africa’s pocket-rocket, Cheslin Kolbe, sent England to their third loss in a row at Twickenham for the first time since 2006 with a stellar 63rd-minute finish, it brought the curtain down on a dismal Autumn series for Steve Borthwick’s team.

4 mins

Gatland: If I lose my job, I'll go to beach

ONE of the more revealing comments from Warren Gatland this week came when he was asked how tough it is to keep players believing when you are on an extended losing streak.

3 mins

England look like a clueless rabble

I WATCHED with a growing sense of bewilderment as England yet again took to the field against Australia looking to all intents and purpose as if they had just been introduced to each other on the coach into Twickenham.

1 min

Morgan could lead Wales into new era

WALES do not have much chance of beating Australia today in Cardiff if we use the form of the two nations so far in this autumn series.

4 mins

Undercard get chance to show their A-game

ENGLAND’S A team today get their first major work-out after being resurrected earlier this year when Australia’s undercard provide the opposition at The Stoop.

4 mins

Gillham must get justice for the Championship

SIMON Gillham's arrival as chair of the Championship/Tier 2 Board should be good news for English club rugby.

2 mins

McParland keen to shine for England A

NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Archie McParland feels he has returned a better player following a nasty injury that denied him a World Cup winners medal and is now ready to fly into a new opportunity with England A.

3 mins

Chiefs in hunt for new investment

TONY Rowe has confirmed the search for new investors into Exeter Chiefs has begun as he looks to safeguard the longterm future of the Premiership club.

3 mins

I am calm and loving my life, says Cipriani

Paul Rees talks to the former England No.10 as he agrees to put his boots on one final time to help raise money for MND

5 mins

I decided to work hard and Eddie backed me

I TURNED up at Saracens as a skinny late developer, all 92kgs (14st 7lbs) of me, when most second rows are at least 115 to 125kgs (18-19st 7lbs).

5 mins

A brace from Botterill is key to victory for Esher

A highly entertaining and enthralling contest between two sides fighting at the foot of the table was eventually won by Esher after the lead had changed no less than seven times throughout an absorbing afternoon.

1 min

The Cherry & Whites lay down marker over Lucs

CAMBORNE maintained their lead at the top of the table with a bonus-point win against their nearest challengers in a pulsating game.

2 mins

YOUNG GUNS

Louie Gulley experienced the environment of England U20s’ World Championship triumph up close this summerand now has a burning desire to become an age-grade star. The 19-year-old Exeter Chiefs hooker was part of Mark Mapletoft’s squad but didn’t manage to make an appearance during the tournament.

2 mins

Trinity aim to get the culture right

HIGH-FLYING Trinity have made a remarkable turnaround this season after narrowly avoiding relegation last term, heading into this weekend unbeaten and are now eyeing up promotion from Level 7.

2 mins

McGoverne says playing for Chiefs is her priority

EXETER fly-half Olivia McGoverne has opted for club over country which will rule her out of contention for New Zealand’s World Cup bid in 2025.

2 mins

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