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Meg Jones: Depth and competition is what fuels the Red Roses

31 March 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little […]

Bill Sweeney’s survival is good news – Steve Diamond

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Steve Diamond believes calls to oust the RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney, who last week survived a no confidence vote at a […]

Tom Roebuck: Sale Sharks will make the play-offs

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Ross Heppenstall Tom Roebuck scored twice for Sale in their thrilling win over Northampton and then declared: “We’re gunning for the play-offs.” Alex Sanderson’s […]

Cam Winnett sets his sights on winning back Wales place

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Cam Winnett admits he was “gutted” and “hurt” to be left out of Wales’ Six Nations squad but the Cardiff full-back says […]

Spanish rain can’t unsettle Tommy Freeman

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Tommy Freeman flew to Majorca for a break after the Six Nations and not even the rain in Spain could dampen his […]

Danny Wilson keen to keep Leigh Halfpenny at Harlequins

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Leigh Halfpenny will be hanging around The Stoop a lot longer if Danny Wilson gets his way having described the veteran fullback […]

URC: It’s heartache for Cardiff as Benetton snatch victory

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Benetton ……….20pts Tries: Albornoz 20, Penalty 40 Conversion: Albornoz 21 Penalties: Albornoz 9, 77 Cardiff ………….. 19pts Tries: Botham 6, Bevan 16, […]

Callum Sheedy shocked by the negativity in Welsh Rugby

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Callum Sheedy says he has been shocked by the negativity surrounding Welsh rugby since heading back across the bridge. The international fly-half […]

That’s a bit harsh on Colin

30 March 2025 0 comments

IT can be cruel what distinguished former internationals get remembered for and there is a case in point this week with the passing, aged 82, […]

Clinical Cardiff back to the top

30 March 2025 0 comments

Welsh Rugby Super Rygbi round-up By CARL FIELD CARDIFF reclaimed top spot in Super Rygbi Cymru yesterday after they won 44-22 at Aberavon to make […]

12-try Merthyr crush Narberth

30 March 2025 0 comments

Premiership round-up ■By CARL FIELD MERTHYR are the new leaders in the Welsh Premiership after running in a dozen tries in a crushing 78-17 home […]

Cardiff Met’s shock for Bath

30 March 2025 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY ■By BEN JAYCOCK BUCS Super Rugby entered the quarter-finals phase this week with sixth seeds Cardiff Met causing the biggest upset by beating […]

Beyond the Brewery Field: Bridgend’s Relentless Zach O’Driscoll

25 March 2025 0 comments

By Pete Ryan The international will attract the most attention from fans—nothing beats match day in Cardiff. The streets buzz with anticipation as thousands flock […]

Phil Vickery: Ellis Genge has been a real beauty

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Ellis Genge has been praised for his leading role in helping lay the foundations for England’s Six Nations resurgence. World Cup winner […]

United Rugby Championship: Harri Millard snatches it for Cardiff

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Roger Panting Cardiff ……………20pts Tries: Donnell 21, Millard 63 Conversions: Sheedy 21, 63 Penalties: Sheedy 31, 50 Lions………………. 17pts Tries: Ntlabakanye 11, F Horn […]

L’borough looking good for a double triumph

23 March 2025 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By BEN JAYCOCK FOLLOWING Loughborough University’s league title win, attention now turns to the men’s Championship quarter-finals. Double chasing Loughborough host Leeds Beckett […]

Merthyr closing in at the top

23 March 2025 0 comments

Premiership round-up MERTHYR struck what could be a crucial blow in the Welsh Premiership title race after triumphing 33-19 at leaders Pontypridd. It moves the […]

Six Nations: England’s demolition crew roar like Lions

16 March 2025 0 comments

Adam Hathaway in Cardiff England head coach Steve Borthwick saw Maro Itoje lead from the front in this 68-14 demolition of Wales – then tipped […]

U20s Six Nations: Tempers flare as England fail to get better of dogged Wales

16 March 2025 0 comments

By George Wellbelove Wales …………………………. 23pts Tries: Emanuel 34, Rees-Weldon 41 Conversions: Wilde 34, 42 Penalties: Wilde 18, 30, 69 England ……………………….13pts Try: McEachran 2 […]

White-line fever leaves England U20s with nowhere to go

16 March 2025 0 comments

The England U20s class of 2025 learned a valuable lesson when their repeat age group Six Nations title hopes were wiped out by a Welsh […]

Loughborough take title in their stride

16 March 2025 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS LOUGHBOROUGH hammered Swansea to reclaim the BUCS Super Rugby title, despite intense pressure from Hartpury. It was one of the most thrilling […]

Hawkins signs for Scarlets

16 March 2025 0 comments

JOE Hawkins will be able to resume his Test career after signing for Scarlets from Exeter. The 22-year-old Wales centre, who can also play at […]

England’s defence too good for Italy

16 March 2025 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Out on his own: Marcus Smith breaks clear to score England’s fourth try against Italy PICTURES: […]

Liam Belcher: Cardiff are heading in the right direction

16 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas By his own admission, it’s been a nightmare season for Liam Belcher so far, but now the Cardiff skipper is looking to […]

Drovers set for Steelmen final

16 March 2025 0 comments

Super Rygbi Cymru Cup round-up By ROB COLE Scoring spree: Joe Franchi and Adam Warren LLANDOVERY will host Ebbw Vale in the Super Rygbi Cymru […]

Thomas nicks it for Bonymaen

16 March 2025 0 comments

Premiership round-up A LAST kick of the match penalty from Lawrence Thomas snatched a famous 24-22 win for Bonymaen over league leaders Pontypridd – a […]

Speed wins – Ben Earl reveals pace at heart of England bid for Six Nations glory

14 March 2025 0 comments

Ben Earl has revealed that speed will be at the heart of England‘s quest to win the Guinness Six Nations title on ‘Super Saturday’. Head […]

Dillon Lewis Joins the Charge: Are the Dragons Ready to Rise?

13 March 2025 0 comments

By Pete Ryan – @PeterRyanSports We are at this stage in the season, with signings unveiled and strategies unfolding, and the road for next season […]

Marcus Smith restored to England team for Six Nations finale against Wales

12 March 2025 0 comments

England have made extensive changes to their team for Saturday’s final Guinness Six Nations match against Wales including recalling Marcus Smith at full-back. A week […]

Jack Boyle – Ireland’s future front row star

10 March 2025 0 comments

By Pete Ryan You won’t find a position quite like the prop in any sport. It is a position defined by toughness, strength, and determination. […]

Six Nations: Lively Maxime Lucu steps up to guide France home

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees It was a tale of two injuries. James Lowe picked up a knock in the warm-up with the crowd only told he […]

Matt Sherratt: I can’t wait to take on England

9 March 2025 0 comments

Wales interim boss Matt Sherratt praised his team’s fighting spirit and says they cannot wait to tackle England in Cardiff on Saturday. Sherratt said: “Ultimately […]

U20s Six Nations: Kane James shines to help England keep Grand Slam hopes alive

9 March 2025 0 comments

By George Wellbelove England ……………………… 33pts Tries: Timmins 11, Burrow 17, Gulley 20, Hall 57, Bracken 80 Conversions: Bellamy 12, 18, 21, 58 Italy ……………………………. […]

U20s Six Nations: Showdown in Cardiff will be huge challenge – Olamide Sodeke

9 March 2025 0 comments

By Olamide Sodeke – England U20s & Saracens Lock Not many people can say they’ve won a Grand Slam, whether that’s as an U20s player […]

Dream Team – Josh McNally

9 March 2025 0 comments

Josh McNally, the Cardiff, RAF and former England, Bath, London Irish, London Welsh & Henley lock, chooses the best XV he has played with or […]

Bucs Super Rugby: Loughborough made to fight all the way

9 March 2025 0 comments

Bucs Rugby By Tom Jeffreys Loughborough survived the biggest threat to their league title hopes by the skin of their teeth against Leeds Beckett to […]

Shaun’s the best – Gethin

9 March 2025 0 comments

By SIMON THOMAS ASK Gethin Jenkins to pick out the person who has been the biggest influence on his career and one name is right […]

Cardiff march back to the top

9 March 2025 0 comments

Super Rygbi round-up By ROB COLE CARDIFF moved back to the top of the table with a six-point haul from a seven-try 52-19 victory over […]

11-try Merthyr go on rampage

9 March 2025 0 comments

Premiership round-up MERTHYR took perfect revenge for being knocked out of the WRU Premiership Cup by Cross Keys after extra-time last week with a 73-0win […]

Emanuel Brothers hitting the heights for Wales U20s

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas From a warzone in the back garden to playing together for Wales, the Emanuel brothers have already come a long way. Prop […]

URC: Jack Walsh keeps his nerve as Ospreys down Glasgow Warriors

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Luke Jarmyn Glasgow ………… 31pts Tries: Mann 20, Schickerling 34, 40; Cordero 71, McBeth 78 Conversions: Weir 21, 40+1, 79 Ospreys ………….32pts Tries: Morse […]

URC: Leinster’s sweet 16 as Cardiff fall away

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Leinster ………….. 42pts Tries: McKee 15, Boyle 40, Deegan 43, McGrath 50, Tector 53, Russell 80 Conversions: Byrne 16, 40, 44, 51, […]

URC: Dragons let early lead slip to hand it to Zebre

2 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas THOMAS Zebre ……………… 31pts Tries: Licata 16, Stavile 40, Prisciantelli 42, Paea 60 Conversions: Da Re 17, 40, 43, 61 Penalty: Prisciantelli […]

Treble for Preen as L’borough power on

2 March 2025 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY ■By TOM JEFFREYS LOUGHBOROUGH are two games away from the BUCS Super Rugby league title after they overcame their last major obstacle in […]

Steelmen take big step to final

2 March 2025 0 comments

Super Rygbi Cymru Cup ■By CARL FIELD EBBW Vale put one foot firmly in the final after beating Gwent rivals Newport 44-21 to move into […]

Cross Keys set up Ponty clash

2 March 2025 0 comments

Premiership Cup round-up ■By CARL FIELD CROSS Keys will once again lock horns with Pontypridd with silverware on the line at the Principality Stadium next […]

Six Nations: Battling Wales give Ireland a scare

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Roger Panting Matt Sherratt, the Cardiff coach put in charge of Wales only last week, was delighted by the “emotion and ambition” his players […]

Size isn’t everything, insists Tom Bowen

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Tom Bowen is aiming to follow in the side-stepping footsteps of his heroes Shane Williams and Cheslin Kolbe by proving that size […]

Six Nations: Triple top for Ireland, new hope for Wales

23 February 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Wales ……………………………. 18pts Tries: Rogers 43, Morgan 43 Conversion: Anscombe 44 Penalties: Anscombe 23, 35 Ireland…………………………. 27pts Tries: Conan 7, Osborne 55 […]

Hartpury, L’borough duel for the title

23 February 2025 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY ■By TOM JEFFREYS IT’S all to play for as BUCS Super Rugby enters the final stages of another enthralling season. The profile of […]

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