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Wales not finished product but all roads lead to 2029

Wales won four matches in 2026, three more than in 2025 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]

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Mon, November 2, 2026 at 6:19 AM UTC·

Borthwick turned down my offer to work with England - Edwards

Decorated defence guru Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at the forthcoming World Cup was turned down by head coach Steve Borthwick.

Wales in fight to retain rising female stars

Wales face an "increasingly aggressive" battle to secure the international futures of talented youngsters tempted to switch to England.

Merciless Jillaroos destroy Wales at Rugby League World Cup, piling on all-time record score

Jaime Chapman scores six tries in record-breaking win

How will Wales fare on Nations Championship return?

BBC Sport Wales provides a recap of what has happened so far in the inaugural Nations Championship and what will occur during the next month?

Wales hit by Australia century in World Cup record

Wales women concede 21 tries in Sydney as defending Rugby League World Cup champions Australia rewrite the international record books.

Olsen-Baker named the best in the world

NEW Zealand No.8 Kai-po Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year. The 24-year-old, right, beat Canada’s DaLeaka Menin and England duo Megan Jones and Zoe Harrison to the award. Olsen-Baker was a standout performer for a resurgent Black Ferns side, who won 10 out of 11 Tests this year under new […] The post Olsen-Baker named the best in the world appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Rating how the Welsh clubs have started the season

Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets finish their first blocks of the season in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.

Centre Hawkins determined to make World Cup

Wales centre Joe Hawkins says missing the previous World Cup has made him more determined to make the next global tournament in Australia in 12 months.

Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup

The England boss has also outlined the qualities he wants in his final squad, while positional flexibility could open up opportunities for several players. The post Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

John Mitchell delighted by England’s patience and control after USA victory

The Red Roses head coach was pleased with his side’s patience and control as they responded to consecutive defeats against Canada with a convincing WXV Global Series win. The post John Mitchell delighted by England’s patience and control after USA victory appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

No, Steve, you have had plenty of time…

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK ONE of the strangest aspects of keeping a watching brief on Steve Borthwick and his cluster of England coaches is their susceptibility to “starting from scratch syndrome”. At the start of every autumn series, or Six Nations, the prevailing narrative is that head coach Borthwick and company […] The post No, Steve, you have had plenty of time… appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Borthwick must decide on his best team and give them a chance to run

FORMER ENGLAND NO. 8 NICK EASTER WITH the World Cup only a year away, it’s time for England to establish exactly what their best team looks like and give those players the opportunity to prove themselves. A lot can change in 12 months. Rassie Erasmus showed that with South Africa in 2018, when he came […] The post Borthwick must decide on his best team and give them a chance to run appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Hardy faces fight to be fit in time for World Cup

WALES scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces a race to be fit for next year’s World Cup in Australia. Hardy, 30, has had surgery this week after suffering a serious knee injury in the URC victory against Dragons at Rodney Parade. Ospreys head coach Mark Jones said Hardy, right, will miss the rest of the season but […] The post Hardy faces fight to be fit in time for World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Seb Blake insists Gloucester are not easing up after flying start

The hooker says Gloucester are increasing the intensity in training to guard against complacency after their impressive start across domestic and European competition. The post Seb Blake insists Gloucester are not easing up after flying start appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Taine Basham hails influence of Cardiff team-mate Taulupe Faletau ahead of Wales return

The back row has been driven on by competition at the Arms Park and is enjoying the best form of his career after two-and-a-half years out of the Wales squad. The post Taine Basham hails influence of Cardiff team-mate Taulupe Faletau ahead of Wales return appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Mark Mapletoft: Prem players must master defence to succeed with England

The England A head coach believes the ability to limit opponents’ scoring is just as important as attacking ambition, with the programme helping players bridge the gap to Test rugby. The post Mark Mapletoft: Prem players must master defence to succeed with England appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Our experts pick their England teams to face Australia

November is finally here, and we hopefully have fireworks in store as the Nations Championship explodes back into life. First up for England are the Wallabies on Sunday.

England turn to past greats after crashing out of Rugby League World Cup

Both England’s men and women failed to make the semi-finals in disappointing tournaments

Borthwick urges England players to improve discipline at Nations Championship

The coach highlighted the need to adjust to refereeing interpretations, while Ellis Genge called the timing of ‘hip-drop’ tackle law change ‘beserk’

USA 12-55 England: Nine-try Red Roses get back on track

Claudia Moloney-MacDonald crossed four times on her return to the starting XV, while Mia Venner and England’s replacements also impressed in a dominant second-half display. The post USA 12-55 England: Nine-try Red Roses get back on track appeared first on The Rugby Paper .