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Non-stop Bath give Bristol the runaround

10 November 2024 0 comments

By SAM JESS Bath ………………..78pts Tries: Staddon 5, Parry 12, 49; Hennessey 17, 69; Tuipulotu 22, Carr-Smith 38, 52; McConnochie 46, 56; Green 78, Offiah […]

‘I want to prove my worth to Bath’ – Ruaridh McConnochie

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Out-of-favour Bath winger Ruaridh McConnochie is hoping to use the Premiership Cup to lay down a challenge to Johann van Graan and […]

Townsend ready to leave the dark days behind him

10 November 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS STU Townsend says he’s ready to put the ‘dark times’ behind him and help ignite a new charge with the Exeter Chiefs […]

When value for money is not part of the deal

10 November 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED ENGLAND’S bench strategy against New Zealand – goodbye “bomb squad”, hello “squib squad” – has been investigated, psychoanalysed, convicted on all […]

Angus Scott-Young keen to follow his father

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Typical of most Australians, Angus Scott-Young has a fairly sunny disposition and the loose forward is confident that Saints can soon start […]

Fitz Harding wants to join England pals

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Bristol’s strong start to the season has been rewarded with five players selected in England’s two senior squads – and skipper Fitz […]

Duty of Danny Care: How Eddie Jones rates

10 November 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees examines the record and reputation of the ex-England coach who divides opinion wherever he goes A man apart: Eddie Jones took charge of […]

Konkel brings up half century

10 November 2024 0 comments

Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins v Sale Today. 2pm HARLEQUINS captain Jade Konkel makes her 50th appearance today as her team take on the league’s […]

Four-try David calls the shots for Bears

10 November 2024 0 comments

■By WILL PERRINGWOOD Leicester ………………….7pts Try: McGhie 25 Conversion: Feury 26 Bristol ……………………. 62pts Tries: David 3, 34, 38, 53; Hesketh 5, J Joyce-Butchers 18, […]

Biarritz was truly a baptism of fire

10 November 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DAVID McILWAINE THE FORMER ULSTER, BRISTOL, DONCASTER & LEEDS FULL-BACK On the run: David McIlwaine playing for Bristol against Rotherham PICTURE: Media […]

Jasmine is a class above

10 November 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK High life: Jasmine Joyce-Butchers is loving her rugby PICTURES: Getty Images CROSS CODE star Jasmine Joyce-Butchers has taken the PWR by storm […]

England Men A confirm wider squad to face Australia A

7 November 2024 0 comments

A 24-player England Men A wider squad has been named in preparation for the visit of Australia A to the Twickenham Stoop on Sunday 17th […]

Hill out to cash in on England chance

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By PAUL REES You’re in: Ted Hill was called up by England to replace Ollie Chessum, inset PICTURES: Getty Images AS Ted Hill picked up […]

Aussies are hurt by own protectionism

3 November 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Whether the Wallabies emerge with a Grand Slam or a slump of almighty proportions – […]

Bears get in the mood with Blues demolition

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By MARK STEVENS Bristol …………. 67pts Tries: J Jenkins 2, Marmion 6, Fricker 12, Thacker 19, 71; Bates 23, Elizalde 25, Thomas 30, Heenan 54, […]

Aussies facing reality check

3 November 2024 0 comments

ANALYSIS PAUL REES LOOKS AT THE CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR THE HOME NATIONS AS THE AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS GET UNDER WAY AUSTRALIA start only their third grand […]

Holders looking to get it right

3 November 2024 0 comments

Preview Gloucester v Sale Today. 2pm Title holders Gloucester-Hartpury are looking for a response against strugglers Sale after suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time […]

Bristol have no answers as Callender leads romp

3 November 2024 0 comments

By STEWART McCULLOUGH Bristol ……………. 19pts Tries: David 7, Bonner 28, R Marston-Mulhearn 37 Conversions: Reed 7, 28 Harlequins …… 34pts Tries: Powell 13, Torley […]

From shelf stacker to first-team contender

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By PAUL REES GEORGE Makepeace-Cubitt was stacking supermarket shelves at the start of the year but the England Under-20 outside-half is now expressing himself at […]

Don’t let these tasty clashes pass you by

3 November 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S always famine or feast with international rugby and I guess that’s […]

Baxter: I want to make things better

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By PAUL REES ROB Baxter will not be walking away from Exeter, the only club still looking for a Premiership victory this season, believing he […]

Pearce walks in his father’s footsteps

3 November 2024 0 comments

■ By PAUL REES PADDY Pearce is living a dream after emulating his father and great-uncle by playing for the club he supported as a […]

Blackheath have promotion in sight

3 November 2024 0 comments

■ By DAN ROBERTSHAW BLACKHEATH prop Will Davis says his side are aiming to secure one of the two promotion places available in National One […]

Elliot Daly calls for another All Blacks demolition

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway in Girona Elliot Daly has not had a crack at the All Blacks in five years but has urged England to revisit […]

England fears over Ollie Chessum knee injury

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Sam Jackson Leicester forward Ollie Chessum is a doubt for England’s autumn internationals after sustaining a knee injury in training. England are waiting on […]

Pat Lam backing Harry Randall to shine for England

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Pat Lam is backing Harry Randall to take his sparkling club form with Bristol onto the international stage this autumn. The 26-year-old, […]

Three of the best battling to play at No.9 for England

27 October 2024 0 comments

◼️ By ADAM HATHAWAY In possession: Marcus Smith in action for Harlequins PICTURES: Getty Images ◼️ STEVE Borthwick has revealed the first 17 players to […]

Gloucester don’t let Newcastle Falcons fly again

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Gloucester ………………….. 36pts Tries: Clement 2, T Williams 12, Blake 20, Singleton 40+1, Wade 72, Hathaway 75 Conversions: Anscombe 13, 21, 40+2 […]

Steven Luatua gives Bristol Bears reason to believe

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Roger Panting Bristol Bears ……………….. 31pts Tries: Ibitoye 29, Ravouvou 32, 55; Batley 70 Conversions: MacGinty 29, 32, 55, 70 Penalty: MacGinty 67 Northampton […]

Winning ugly is important – Pat Lam

27 October 2024 0 comments

Bristol’s director of rugby Pat Lam was impressed that his side could dig out victory in hard conditions. He said: “Winning ugly is important. The […]

Steve Borthwick needs strength in depth

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week The 17 RFU central contracts announced by Steve Borthwick on Friday pale into insignificance compared […]

We need to kick on after winning at last

27 October 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees talks to Ethan Grayson who heard from two rugby legends after he helped Newcastle end their 25-match losing run Delight: Ethan Grayson celebrates […]

Joseph Sua’ali’i out to prove he’s worth the money

27 October 2024 0 comments

Australia coach Joe Schmidt has selected rugby league convert Joseph Sua’ali’i in his 34-man squad for the autumn internationals. The 21-year-old former Sydney Roosters wing […]

Kildunne steps up to snatch it at the last for Quins

27 October 2024 0 comments

■By CONOR MCLARNON Harlequins ………22pts Tries: C Powell 26, Neumann 28, Phillips 65, Kildunne 75 Conversion: Tuima 75 Loughborough .. 19pts Tries: Westcobe-Evans 13, Keates […]

Bears go on rampage to leave Sale all at sea

27 October 2024 0 comments

■By STEWART McCULLOGH Sale Sharks ……. 10pts Tries: Swailes 28, Fielding 56 Bristol Bears …..57pts Tries: Nigrelli 3, Penalty 10, Keight 12, Bern 32, Ward […]

England must show that this is their time

27 October 2024 0 comments

>> PAUL REES SAYS BORTHWICK’S MEN ARE GOOD ENOUGH TO TAKE ON THE NEW ZEALAND CHALLENGE AND COME OUT ON TOP WHAT must Steve Borthwick […]

In The Rugby Paper this week

26 October 2024 0 comments

Elliot Daly has issued a rallying call to his England teammates to replicate the famous 2019 World Cup semi-final win next weekend against the All […]

England boss names 17 players awarded first enhanced Elite Player Squad deals

26 October 2024 0 comments

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named 17 players who have been awarded the first enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts in English rugby. The introduction […]

Newcastle Falcons vs Gloucester – Match Preview

26 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan The Newcastle Falcons will head to Kingsholm to take on an electrifying Gloucester side in the final game of the opening block […]

Five Key Things to look out for in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend

25 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The Gallagher Premiership will be a different place this weekend, with England call-ups being unavailable for their clubs, except for Henry Slade. […]

Scarlets vs Zebre Parma – United Rugby Championship Match Preview

25 October 2024 0 comments

It is another Friday night game for the Scarlets as they welcome Zebre Parma to Llanelli. We are entering the final block of games before […]

Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints – Match Preview

25 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Teams in the Gallagher Premiership will leave it all on the pitch before the break for the autumn internationals. Bristol […]

A Shootout For Wales’ Six Nations Fly-Half Taking Place Down West

24 October 2024 0 comments

The number ten jersey is exceptional in Welsh rugby. There have been many sensational players that have worn the legendary number. Players like Stephen Jones, […]

WXV triumphs ideal World Cup preparation for England, says captain Marlie Packer

24 October 2024 0 comments

Marlie Packer has underlined the importance of England’s last two WXV campaigns as the countdown continues towards a home World Cup. England’s World Cup opener […]

Harry Potter named in Australia squad for Autumn Internationals

23 October 2024 0 comments

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and former Leicester wing Harry Potter has been named in Australia’s squad for their autumn tour of the UK and […]

England face USA in 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

23 October 2024 0 comments

England will kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The August 22 opener launches a […]

Antoine Dupont headlines our five key talking points from the weekend

22 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott From Antoine Dupont’s ridiculous try-assist to newcomers announcing themselves and familiar faces returning in South Africa, this weekend has been one with plenty […]

Gallagher Premiership Team of the Week: Alex Lozowski, Fitz Harding and Elliot Daly shine

21 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Fantastic finishing from Fitz Harding, Alex Lozowski’s impeccable kicking and a vintage Elliot Daly performance were the standouts in the Gallagher Premiership. After an entertaining weekend […]

Gabriel Ibitoye can go to the next level, says Pat Lam

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam believes in-form winger Gabriel Ibitoye is capable of playing at the next level. Lam watched on […]

Ollie Lawrence happy to move in at No.12

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees A play called The Fear of 13 opened in London to five-star reviews last week, but it is a number that holds […]

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