PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW The last time Wales selected an English prop, Colin Smart of Newport, they made the mistake of […]
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Power and pace led by Chudley
Now that the Championship season has run its course, Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of our reporters to compile The Rugby Paper’s 2022-23 Team of […]
RFU should capitalise on success of Reds – Biljon
By BEN JAYCOCK Harvey Biljon fears the RFU’s strict policy on promotion may come back to haunt them as he believes they’ve missed an opportunity […]
Hooper calls time after 15 years at club
Stuart Hooper will leave Bath this summer after 15 years as a player and coach at the Premiership club. “I’ll always be immensely proud to […]
Blackett ready to fire up Bath attack
By JON NEWCOMBE New Bath recruit Lee Blackett says his time away from the Premiership has enriched him as an attack coach. Blackett has spent […]
Players must keep a licence to thrill
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER If, God forbid, I ever find myself in the dock I will be hiring Sam Warburton KC to defend me. The […]
How about a sharp shot of summer fun?
So there we go, it’s May 7 and seven of the 11 Premiership teams have no competitive rugby now until the Premiership Cup starts in […]
Success at county level will help game grow – Lewis
By BEN JAYCOCK Champions: Leicestershire win last year’s trophy THE Gill Burns Women’s County Championship returns today and while the men’s tournament seems to reduce […]
Champs Cornwall see off Somerset
Cornwall………28 Somerset…….. 19 By BILL HOOPER Cornwall were pushed all the way by a valiant Somerset side with Sam Stevens’ try in the dying moments […]
Kent make winning start
By MO SHER Kent……………… 20 Hampshire…… 15 Kent opened up their campaign with a hard-fought win against Hampshire, a late try from Rafael Dutta securing […]
Henderson keeps Lancashire on road
Division 1 North Cheshire…………19pts Lancashire……. 54pts By KIERAN FREE Lancashire got off to a winning start on the road at Upper Park, Birkenhead as they […]
Durham victors on their return
Durham…………..30 Northum’land..12 By NATHAN EDWARDS Durham returned to the Bill Beaumont County Championship after a four-year absence, and picked up their first victory since 2018 […]
Glouc’shire…. 15 Dorset &W…….47
By DAVID ROBINSON DORSET and Wilts began their campaign in style against a revamped Gloucestershire side, sweeping aside their hosts to claim early ascendancy in […]
Leic’shire……. 14 North Mids……62
By ELIZABETH CARTWRIGHT NORTH Midlands ran riot away from home as they scored eight tries in a commanding victory over a helpless Leicestershire. There was […]
Devon hold on to deny Berks
Berkshire……….15 Devon……………..17 By DAVID MCATEER This match was seesawed until the final two minutes when a scrum infringement penalty on Berkshire’s five metre line was […]
Battling Essex take honours in tense affair
Division 3 round-up By MO SHER ESSEX kicked off their campaign with a hardfought, tense 29-17 win against Buckinghamshire in east London, with the visitors […]
My Life in Rugby with Peter Mensah: ‘So glad I left the bank to turn pro with Quins’
The former England A, Harlequins and GRAN Parma centre/winger talks about his life in the game One of the things I am very proud of in […]
Twickenham now the home of the women’s game
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Congratulations to the Red Roses on another Grand Slam with a great result against France. Although […]
Dilemma over who controls the money
We all know people have a different perspectives depending on which side of the fence they are on and how decisions that are made can […]
Young Guns: Ospreys & Wales U20s prop Louis Fletcher
With a rapid rise in experienced Welsh players leaving the country, the URC regions are now more reliant than ever on their academies, with the […]
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Forthcoming fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, MAY 7 CUP COMPETITIONS Bill Beaumont Division 2 – Pool 3 East […]
Cross at the double for table-toppers Cardiff
Welsh Premiership Cardiff………………….39 Merthyr…………………. 7 By ROB COLE Dewi Cross hoisted his try tally for the season to 19 as he sped in for two […]
Ponty end campaign on a high
Pontypridd…………..29 Swansea…………….. 10 By PAUL HOPKINS Pontypridd ended one of their most miserable seasons on a high as they notched their first win since January […]
Top ten for Newport
Newport……………….52 Llandovery………….33 By TOM WILLIAMS A late penalty try saw Newport clinch a 10th league win in a row by downing second-placed Llandovery. Newport trailed […]
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Ystrad get revenge on Bargoed
Championship round-up YSTRAD Rhondda’s remarkable season just keeps on getting better and better with their 21-17 home win over Bargoed not only keeping them in […]
Wales prop Smith staying at Ospreys
NICKY Smith has signed a contract extension with Ospreys. The 29-year-old Wales loosehead had been touted as a possible recruit for Exeter, who have signed […]
Keep at double as Penallta smash six
Welsh Dvision 1 round-up PENALLTA gave Senghenydd six of the best on their way to a 36-7 away win in Division 1 East to put […]
Boost for finances as recovery continues
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THE Commission des Championnats professionnels de l’Autorité de régulation du rugby – the new name for the financial auditors of the […]
Valetini’s late double stuns the Hurricanes
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAM STEPHENS Two months after their shock win over the Crusaders, Fijian Drua slayed their second Kiwi powerhouse of the […]
Cheetahs leave it late to remain on top
Currie Cup round-up The Cheetahs strengthened their grip on top spot by seeing off Western Province 26-21. Reinhardt Fortuin opened the scoring for the hosts […]
Japan League One round-up
It’s advantage to Mitsubishi Dynaboars and Honda Heat in the Japan Rugby League One relegation play-offs as both sides were victorious in the first legs […]
Driffield win top prize at Twickers
Papa John’s Cup round-up A SENSATIONAL second-half from Driffield saw them crowned Papa John’s men’s Regional 1 champions, defeating Havant 34-17 at Twickenham. Tries from […]
In this Sunday’s TRP: 07/05/23
With the Women’s Six Nations finished and all play-off places decided in the Premiership, there is something of a feeling of the calm before the […]
Leinster school system a major advantage – Ferris
Ex-British & Irish Lion Stephen Ferris says it will be a huge challenge for other Irish provinces and clubs across Europe to match the level […]
Chancellor optimistic about Australia’s future
The Rugby Paper online recently sat down with three Harlequins Women‘s players as they look ahead to their “Game Changer” fixture with Wasps Women on […]
Mitchell to succeed Middleton as Red Roses boss
The RFU has confirmed the appointment of John Mitchell as Simon Middleton’s successor as coach of the England women‘s team. Mitchell, 59, will take over […]
Series 2, Episode 17: Irish superiority in Europe with Stephen Ferris
In a blockbuster weekend of rugby, the Red Roses claimed the Grand Slam in a record-breaking decider at HQ, and La Rochelle and Leinster set […]
La Rochelle set up Leinster rematch with dominant Exeter win
By Nick Powell, Online Editor La Rochelle………………47 Tries: Rhule 9, 44; Seuteni 23, Aldritt 34, Kerr-Barlow 40, 68 Conversions: Hastoy 10, 24, 40+1, 45, 69 […]
Crisis as RFU hit by £50m bombshell
By NICK CAIN EXCLUSIVE A £50 million bombshell looks destined to sink the current RFU administration headed by chief executive Bill Sweeney and Board chairman […]
Hawkins ruled out by 25-cap restriction
By PETER JACKSON Wales are on the verge of banning Joe Hawkins from international selection following an investigation into his transfer from Ospreys to Exeter. […]
Reynolds: Don’t prop up failures like Wasps
By PAUL REES Wasps’ presence in the Championship next season after going bust with debts of more than £100m will send out the wrong signal […]
Kolisi a major World Cup doubt
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi may miss this year’s World Cup with a knee injury sustained playing for the Sharks against Munster. Kolisi suffered a partial […]
Simmonds: We can take down holders
By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Simmonds is adamant Exeter Chiefs’ collective desire and mental steel can help them overcome the individual flair and brilliance of holders […]
Lawes, Tuilagi provide boost for England
Courtney Lawes has rejected offers from abroad to sign a new deal with Northampton. The 34-year-old England forward, who has 97 caps, made his Saints […]
Moon enjoying hard work as he aims to help Saints to the title
By PAUL REES Alex Moon is looking to cap what he feels is his best season for Northampton by helping the Saints reach the Premiership […]
Barnes welcomes Champ clubs in Prem Cup
By BEN JAYCOCK The Premiership Cup will involve Championship teams next season and Hartpury director of rugby John Barnes believes it’s a great move for […]
Jersey cut out cake and find extra edge
By LUKE JARMYN Swapping ‘Bake Off ’ for Dojang on a Thursday is one of many things Jersey have done to notch up performances and […]
Litterick on way to Wales
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Harlequins are poised to lose 24-year-old prop Rhys Litterick to Cardiff, the club they recently raided to land Wales […]
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