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Second-half blitz wins it for Chester

24 November 2024 0 comments

By DESMOND HICKIE Chester…………………47 Billingham…………..22 CHESTER pulled away for a conclusive win with a fine second-half performance, scoring 25 unanswered points. Billingham had a spirited […]

Leaders Lymm make it eleventh heaven

24 November 2024 0 comments

By ETHAN BENTS Lymm……………..26 Wharfedale……. 0 LYMM made it 11 wins from 11 after a dominant victory over Wharfedale. With the rain hammering down, it […]

Adams proves the derby difference

24 November 2024 0 comments

By JOHN VALLELY Westcombe P……… 12 Sevenoaks………….. 14 THE accurate boot of Sevenoaks full-back Ben Adams was the vital ingredient as Sevenoaks ground out only […]

Barnes hold on in a storming game

24 November 2024 0 comments

By RICHARD HOMER Old Albanians…….. 10 Barnes…………………. 13 A MINUTE’S applause was held before kick-off to mark the passing of Peter Lipscomb, who served as […]

Tough win was reward for our hard work – Pierrepont

24 November 2024 0 comments

By ED MARRIAGE Colchester…….. 14pts Worthing………… 20pts Well worth it: Worthing take a lineout in front of the Raven Park crowd and right, No. 8 […]

Bury cut down on errors to clinch scrappy match

24 November 2024 0 comments

By ANDREW HERLIHY Bury St Ed’s………….32 Tonbridge J………… 21 TONBRIDGE kicked off this match looking to build on their impressive start to the season against […]

Late Knight kick clinches victory

24 November 2024 0 comments

By HAMISH OGILVY Oxford H………………. 17 Havant………………….22 HAVANT brought home a tense and tight victory in miserable conditions. The visitors got the game underway with […]

Nerveless Max seals comeback

24 November 2024 0 comments

By ALISTAIR BEYNON Henley Hawks……. 17 Canterbury………….. 16 SPENCER Hayhow’s injury time try and Max Titchener’s conversion saw Henley Hawks edge past Canterbury in atrocious […]

Exeter’s season is back on track

24 November 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS EXETER bounced back from their shock defeat to Leeds Beckett to beat Cardiff 56-28, while Loughborough extended their lead at the summit […]

Hartpury, Gordon’s through to final

24 November 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS SOUTHERN dominance continued in the RFU ACE League as Gordon’s and Hartpury booked places in the grand final. The two sides, who […]

England can find a little bit of cheer

24 November 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO HERE we are on the final day of England’s autumn international series with all of […]

Results

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Quins power past Bridgend

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Super Rygbi round-up By CARL FIELD CARMARTHEN Quins director of rugby Steff Thomas was pleased to see his side bag their first victory on the […]

Three in a row for Cardiff Met

24 November 2024 0 comments

Premiership round-up By CARL FIELD CARDIFF Met made it three wins on the bounce in the Welsh Premiership as they gave Newbridge six of the […]

Sadourny gets nod to replace Davidson

24 November 2024 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Hat-trick man: Toulon wing Gael Drean runs in to score against Bayonne PICTURE: Getty Images IN April 2019, then-France coach Jacques […]

Five times head coaches have faced their former side

22 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Whenever a player or coach goes back to a former club, there is always a sense of intrigue both with how the head coach or […]

Top Ten Matchups to look out for in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

22 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The last weekend of the Autumn Nations Series means that players and teams have a chance to salvage some dignity or continue […]

Italy vs All Blacks – Match Preview

22 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The All Blacks, led by Scott Robertson, are set to take on Italy in Turin under the Saturday night lights. […]

Wales vs Springboks – Match Preview

22 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports What is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Wales? Daffodils, Dylan Thomas, Dame Shirley Bassey? All […]

Ireland vs Fiji – Match Preview

22 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Ireland are set to host Fiji at the Aviva Stadium for their third game of the Autumn Nations Series. Andy […]

England A set up is ‘critical’ for development – Mark Mapletoft

22 November 2024 0 comments

By Ollie Aust Mark Mapletoft was at the helm for the first England A fixture of the season, as they ran out 38-17 winners over […]

Ireland hand Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu debuts against Fiji

21 November 2024 0 comments

Uncapped duo Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu have been named in Ireland’s starting XV for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series match against Fiji in Dublin. Leinster […]

Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

21 November 2024 0 comments

Huw Jones admitted Scotland’s Autumn Nations campaign will effectively be defined by whether or not they defeat resurgent Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday. The Scots […]

France vs Argentina – Match Preview

21 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports France will continue its impressive autumn campaign by welcoming Argentina under the lights on Friday night. With both teams in […]

England working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk

21 November 2024 0 comments

England are making adjustments to Tom Curry’s technique around contact in an effort to reduce his concussion risk. Curry was knocked out while tackling Australia’s […]

Is James Botham the answer for Wales’ blindside flanker issues?

21 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Even though Welsh rugby has endured some very dark days, many players are currently showing promising signs for the future. […]

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

21 November 2024 0 comments

A defiant Warren Gatland says he “absolutely” has the desire to continue in his role as Wales head coach. Speculation continues to rage about Gatland’s […]

I’ll always be grateful – Ollie Lawrence appreciated Eddie Jones’ coaching style

20 November 2024 0 comments

Ollie Lawrence insists Eddie Jones’ tough love shaped him into the player he has become as England’s former head coach prepares for his Allianz Stadium […]

Great Things Happening Down At Heol-y-Cyw

19 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The Welsh rugby grassroots season is well underway, with the league tables across the country starting to take shape. At […]

Who could be Wales’ next head coach if Warren Gatland goes?

19 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Welsh rugby has experienced two particularly bleak periods of late. On Saturday, Joe Schmidt’s Australia handed Wales a record-breaking 11th […]

World Rugby Awards: Men’s Player of the Year and Breakthrough Player of the Year assessment

18 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The Men’s 15s World Player and Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees have been announced, with the best of the best in […]

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Cheslin Kolbe headlines Springbok-dominant XV

18 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action can be best summarised as back and forth. Most of the games were decided by the […]

England A dominate second half to down Australia A, with Henry Pollock impressing

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Ollie Aust England A – Tries: Heyes 6, Murley 43, 77, Langdon 56, Fisilau 61, Muir 68 Conversions: Atkinson 57, 62, Shillcock 69, 78 […]

We’re going in right direction – Steve Borthwick

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham England boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to South Africa to their […]

James Botham: We have to stay positive

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas James Botham says Wales can’t dwell on the negatives if they want to end their long losing run. Warren Gatland’s team go […]

Financial stability is key, says World Rugby chair

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Brett Robinson, who last week became the first person from the southern hemisphere to be elected World Rugby chairman, believes the game […]

Plans for global league

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Sam Jackson A breakaway rugby franchise competition could soon be launched in an attempt to revolutionise the sport. Newspaper reports suggest that a number […]

Lee Blackett building next generation

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe England A attack coach Lee Blackett is convinced it won’t be long before several of the players on show against Australia A […]

Ben Thomas glad to have old pal Max Llewellyn alongside him

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Partner: Ben Thomas Ben Thomas is relishing his reunion with Max Llewellyn as they go in search of a much-needed Wales win […]

Cheslin Kolbe’s double piles the pain on England

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain England………………………….20pts Tries: Sleightholme 4, Underhill 26 Conversions: Smith 5, 27 Penalties: Smith 16, 52 South Africa………………… 29pts Tries: Williams 11, du Toit […]

Why does it always go wrong in the last quarter for England?

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Where do England minds go in the final quarter of big rugby games? Why do they lose focus and intensity and why […]

Battling Argentina make it tough for Ireland

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland……………22pts Tries: Crowley 3, Hansen 5, McCarthy 31 Conversions: Crowley 3, 32 Drop goal: Crowley 21 Argentina ………19pts Try: Mallia 45 Conversion: […]

Relieved Andy Farrell glad to ‘win ugly’

17 November 2024 0 comments

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was relieved his side could register the win and feels they will keep improving as the autumn progresses. He said: […]

France fight back to snatch thriller against All Blacks

17 November 2024 0 comments

By James Harrington France……………. 30pts Tries: Buros 32, Boudehent 44, Bielle-Biarrey 51 Conversions: Ramos 33, 45, 52 Penalties: Ramos 7, 57, 73 New Zealand …29pts […]

Jac Morgan could lead Wales into new era

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week… Wales do not have much chance of beating Australia today in Cardiff if we use the […]

Undercard get chance to show their A-game

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees 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 […]

Mega-league plan will have to overcome huge hurdles

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week If 200 of the world’s highest-paid players are about to join the rugby union version […]

Simon Gillham must get justice for the Championship

17 November 2024 0 comments

Simon Gillham’s arrival as chair of the Championship/Tier 2 Board should be good news for English club rugby. Gillham, below, who spent 20 years in […]

Building blocks for England’s future

17 November 2024 0 comments

England A’s fixture against their Australian counterparts at The Stoop at 2pm today is an essential building block for any head coach to assess the […]

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