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Premiership preview: Wasps

30 August 2018 0 comments

This summer’s big spenders will be looking for a return on their investment in trophies. With All Black fly-half Lima Sopoaga and blindside Brad Shields […]

High-flying Falcons pick up where they left off

12 August 2018 2 comments

By DAVID RICHARDS JOHNNY Williams impressed on debut as Newcastle ran out comfortable winners over their Championship counterparts. Dean Richards’ side began their pre-season campaign […]

Ace Mo’unga has frustrated Lions chasing his shadow

5 August 2018 1 comment

By NICK CAIN On their way: David Havili dives over to score Crusaders’ second try PICTURES: Getty Images Show time: Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson […]

Blues bid for Eagles ace No.8

8 July 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS CARDIFF Blues are understood to be front-runners to in the race for the marquee signing of Toulon No.8 Samu Manoa. The 33-year-old […]

French wheels fall off after more controversy

24 June 2018 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Hat-trick hero: Rieko Ioane dives over to score one of his three for New Zealand PICTURES: Getty Images McKenzie amassed 24 points, […]

Beno training blow has Bath seeking prop

27 May 2018 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ BATH director of rugby Todd Blackadder has been sent scrambling into the transfer […]

Gustard looking for back rower at Quins

27 May 2018 1 comment

Recruiting: Gustard NEW Harlequins boss Paul Gustard is already looking to strengthen his squad ahead of taking over at the Twickenham Stoop next season. Even […]

Exclusively second hand…

20 May 2018 0 comments

WE’VE become used to various news outlets making off with The Rugby Paper’s stories like jackdaws in the night, with no credit given to us. […]

Quins look at Kennedy and Ryan

6 May 2018 1 comment

HARLEQUINS appear to be making progress towards revealing their new coaching set up after holding interviews for a general manager and head coach. Quins are […]

Tigers opt for Samoan powerhouse

6 May 2018 0 comments

LEICESTER TIGERS are continuing to make changes to their squad for next season by signing Samoan international prop Nephi Leatigaga. Blindside understands that Tigers flew […]

Esher sparkle to whitewash OEs

29 April 2018 0 comments

By JON EDWARDS Old Elthamians0 Esher …30 ESHER ended the season in some style with a fourtry victory and performance every bit as emphatic as […]

Vickers drives Falcons nearer that top four

15 April 2018 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT Last-gasp heroes: Newcastle celebrate Rob Vickers’ try PICTURES: Getty Images ANOTHER week, another poor start and another incredible ending involving the Sharks. […]

Walker’s in a hurry to make up lost time

15 April 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY HOOKING prospect Jack Walker is relishing the chance of a head-to-head against Jamie George and Schalk Brits as he aims to put […]

Cipriani features in Meyer plans for Stade

15 April 2018 2 comments

Linked: Danny Cipriani BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler FORMER Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer jetted into Paris at the end of last week […]

Ealing bag early bonus but Students prove mettle

15 April 2018 0 comments

By JONATHAN LANDI EALING rebounded from their shock defeat at Doncaster by running in eight tries against a game Hartpury outfit. Head coach Alex Codling […]

Sharp nails late kick to give Scots local pride

15 April 2018 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN A COOLLY-taken penalty kick at the death by Scottish fly-half Jake Sharp saw the Exiles get their second win in a row […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

8 April 2018 0 comments

Castro’s consortium looking to invest in Tier 2 BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler MARTIN Castrogiovanni is looking to get back into rugby and […]

Not-guilty Jackson on his way to Premiership

1 April 2018 0 comments

IRELAND international Paddy Jackson could look to rebuild his career with a move to the Premiership next season. Blindside understands Premiership clubs have been sounded […]

Pirates confident of revenge mission

25 March 2018 0 comments

Preview Cornish Pirates v London Scottish Today, Kick-off 2.30pm CORNISH Pirates welcome London Scottish to the Mennaye Field keen to avenge as 32-26 defeat suffered […]

Ronnie roars home to steal bonus point win

25 March 2018 1 comment

By LUKE JARMYN INSIDE-CENTRE Ronnie McLean-Dents’ dash for the line completed Richmond’s revival and led to scenes of jubilation as the home side stole a […]

Clifton edge ninetry extravaganza

25 March 2018 0 comments

By LYNDON EDNEY Worthing …24 Clifton…36 CLIFTON claimed one of their best wins of the season on Saturday as they scored the majority of nine […]

Stodgy England need change fast

18 March 2018 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] I’M very concerned about England. While they have […]

Ellis feeling lean and mean after injury nightmare

18 March 2018 0 comments

Fit again: Tom Ellis BATH flanker Tom Ellis has drawn inspiration from Exeter’s Sam Simmonds ahead of today’s final, in which he aims to take […]

Eastmond is snubbed by Bath

18 March 2018 0 comments

No go: Kyle Eastmond KYLE EASTMOND has been been left wondering about his future after Bath last week opted to sign Wales and British Lions […]

Fylde defeat ends season of struggle

11 March 2018 0 comments

■ By GRAHAM COX Blackheath …36 Fylde …5 A SPIRITED performance by Fylde, particularly in a second half where they limited a previously rampant Blackheath […]

Chiefs like look of Tongan ace

11 March 2018 1 comment

EXETER CHIEFS are giving a trial to former Western Force back row Onehunga Havili but could run into problems signing the Tongan international. The 22-year-old, […]

Malins reaping rewards from Farrell tutorials

4 March 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Out in front: Owen Farrell Alex Lozowski GIFTED Saracens playmaker Max Malins is ready to step out of the shadows and prove […]

Feeling of déjà vu with Eddie’s team

4 March 2018 1 comment

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] DYLAN Hartley should be congratulated on winning his […]

Captain Vooght sets up second half show

4 March 2018 0 comments

Redingensians…24 Wimbledon …15 ■By CAMERON TEMPLE A QUIETfirst half followed by an explosive second half performance secured a 24 – 15 victory for the Rams. […]

Guscott column: Farrell is just stratospheric, a class apart from the others

21 February 2018 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott on the Saracens fly-half proving to be a cut above

Pack power sets platform for backline fliers

18 February 2018 1 comment

By LUKE JARMYN UNBEATEN Bristol’s forward physicality and backline dynamism outclassed London Scottish to seal a try bonus-point within half-an-hour and equal their record of […]

‘Character the key to Hinckley’s triumph’

18 February 2018 0 comments

By LEE SIMS Hinckley 29pts Tynedale 26pts HINCKLEY snatched victory just three minutes from time when Joseph Wilson kicked the decisive points as they entertained […]

Judo horror injury will force Sam to quit at 26

11 February 2018 1 comment

By NEIL FISSLER SAM JONES is set to hang up his boots after failing to recover from an horrendous injury he suffered on England duty. […]

Field out of ideas as Dale dominate

11 February 2018 0 comments

Wharfedale 43 Huddersfield 5 By ROBERT FORT WHARFEDALE’S recent good run continued with a comprehensive bonuspoint victory. Playing down the hill in the first half, […]

Versatile Josh out to prove himself again

4 February 2018 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE JOSH Beaumont says he has returned from his latest injury setback stronger than ever as he looks to force himself back into […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

4 February 2018 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ WORCESTER Warriors boss Alan Solomons is looking to use his South African contacts to get some new […]

Craven delight in Chester triumph

4 February 2018 0 comments

By LEE SIMS Chester……24 Sheffield …5 TWO tries either side of half-time handed Chester a bonus-point victory at Hare Lane as they ran out easy […]

YOUNG GUNS

4 February 2018 0 comments

TOBY TRINDER NORTHAMPTON PROP As a budding young star emerging through the ranks at Ipswich RFC, versatile Toby Trinder experienced the full gamut of positions […]

Knights look to hit Notts for six

28 January 2018 0 comments

DONCAST go in search of a sixth successive league win over Nottingham after coming from behind to beat the Green and Whites 32-26 in September. […]

Buckle braced for another big scrap

28 January 2018 1 comment

YORKSHIRE Carnegie were shocked by the newlypromoted pack when the two sides met earlier in the season and hooker Joe Buckle is expecting more of […]

Derby-day joy for Turner as A’s edge past brave Stortford

21 January 2018 0 comments

Ampthill…22pts Tries: Baker 12, 55, Williams 76 Conversions: Pritchard 12, 56 Penalties: Pritchard 34 Bishop’s Stort …12pts Tries: Hutler 49, Apperley 79 Conversions: Banks 80 […]

Pury take the derby honours despite the rain

21 January 2018 0 comments

Glos-H’pury …34 Bristol …17 ■By LOTTIE HIGGINSON First try: Ellie Kildunne GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY took the West Country spoils after a hard fought win over Bristol, making […]

High praise for Van Rensburg as James finds his feet at No10

21 January 2018 0 comments

Wanted man: Rohan Janse van Rensburg By JON NEWCOMBE SAM JAMES says he would welcome Rohan Janse van Rensburg back at Sale with open arms […]

Taxman hits Falcons with winding-up order

21 January 2018 1 comment

THE FINANCIAL plight of Newcastle Falcons was again in the spotlight after the club were issued with a winding-up order by the taxman. In December, […]

Donnacha will know all our secrets admits O’Mahoney

14 January 2018 0 comments

Preview Racing 92 v Munster Today, Kick-off 3.15pm SIMON Zebo starts at fullback for Munster against the club he will join in the summer as […]

Humphreys delighted to snare Banahan from Bath

14 January 2018 0 comments

Moving: Matt Banahan GLOUCESTER confirmed that giant back Matt Banahan will join from West Country rivals Bath at the end of the season, as revealed […]