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The Rugby Paper Roundup: Ugo Monye interview – Can Harlequins bounce back? England’s wing battle + closing the gap

Ugo Monye joins Ben Jaycock to discuss whether Harlequins can bounce back from last season, England’s wing battle, Noah Caluori’s Test prospects and how England can close the gap on the world’s best.

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:02 AM

Key Things to Know

Ugo Monye discussed Harlequins' prospects, England's wing battle, and closing the gap on top rugby nations.
The former winger assessed whether Harlequins can adapt their attacking identity to return to Premiership title contention.
Monye evaluated young talent Noah Caluori and examined his potential to step up to Test-level rugby.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former England and British & Irish Lions winger Ugo Monye joined The Rugby Paper Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock to discuss key topics ahead of the new Premiership season. The interview focuses on whether Harlequins can rebound into title contention, the fierce competition for England's wing positions, and young prospect Noah Caluori's readiness for Test rugby.

Monye also explored what head coach Steve Borthwick's national side must do to bridge the gap with world leaders South Africa and New Zealand ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Additionally, Monye shared his Premiership predictions and highlighted players poised to make an impact.

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