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Cov sink as Pirates triumph in the mud

12 March 2023 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR Cornish Pirates ……………31pts Tries: Stevens 29, Crane 40, Nelson 60, Penalty 65 Conversions: Robson 29, 40, Bazalgette 60 Penalties: Bazalgette 80 Coventry […]

My Life in Rugby with Dave Tiueti: ‘I loved the Mem – it got me a Tonga recall’

12 March 2023 1 comment

The former Tonga, Bristol, Neath & Ospreys centre talks about his life in the game Fond memories: Dave Tiueti in action for Bristol PICTURE: Getty […]

Biljon’s Reds battling hard on both fronts

12 March 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Jersey Reds had a Saturday off last weekend with their game at Doncaster postponed, a welcome rest having been fighting hard on […]

Hill calls for big cut in dual registrations

5 March 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Steve Hill has called for a reduction in the number of dual registration and loan players at Championship clubs, concerned the integrity […]

Allowing Wasps move reflects badly on RFU

5 March 2023 1 comment

SEVERAL years ago, Wasps relocated to Coventry, thereby sabotaging any hopes which Coventry rugby club may have had about reaching the Premiership. Even if the […]

That’s the height of hypocrisy

19 February 2023 1 comment

BEN Jaycock described last week how Stourbridge RFC is being used as a means to prevent Worcester being demoted to the base of the league […]

Ireland show just how farWales have to go

19 February 2023 0 comments

PETER JACKSON • A Ferrari is said to go from a standstill to 50mph in 2.9 seconds. The one seen at Twickenham last Sunday went […]

Bonus win not enough to keep Cov hopes alive

19 February 2023 0 comments

By MO SHER London S………..31pts Tries: Els 19, Mehson 36, 50, Taulani 47 Conversions: Chamberlain 20, 37, 48, 51 Penalties: Chamberlain 3 Coventry………. 47pts Tries: […]

We are taking the cup seriously, says Holden

19 February 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Doncaster have taken this season’s Championship Cup by storm and, while other teams are using the competition to experiment and field second […]

Snow glad to leave the bad days behind

19 February 2023 0 comments

By DAVID LAWRENCE Coventry scrum-half Joe Snow admits he visited a few dark places on his journey back to the first team following a nightmare […]

We should have been out of sight says Rae

12 February 2023 0 comments

By DAVID LAWRENCE Coventry ………..33pts Tries: Ma’asi 9, 20; Wilson 33, Ball 40, Penalty 56 Conversions: Mitchell 9, 20, 33 Bedford ………… 24pts Tries: Garside […]

Doncaster power is too much for Scots

12 February 2023 1 comment

By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster Knights …….. 66pts Tries: Ehizode 2, Dolly 5, Spittle 15, 23, Edgson 49, 57, Holden 51, 63, Edwards 71, Yarnell 75 […]

Coventry swoop for Wilson

5 February 2023 0 comments

CHAMPIONSHIP side Coventry have signed former Worcester Warriors full-back Tobi Wilson with immediate effect. The 19-year-old was made redundant last year due to Worcester’s financial […]

Duckham’s Eden Park win

22 January 2023 0 comments

■ I have no association with Saracens, but it was noticeable to watch them against Lyon. Their attack was much quicker and decisive than previously […]

Hill: It’s biggest game of season

31 December 2022 0 comments

Preview Richmond v London Scottish December 31. Kick-off 2.30pm RICHMOND director of rugby Steve Hill says the showdown with local rivals London Scottish is ‘their […]

Coventry in cruise control

31 December 2022 0 comments

Nottingham………….. 17 Coventry ……………….45 COVENTRY secured back to back wins with a dominant eight-try performance at Nottingham. Nottingham scored the opening try through Nathan Tweedy […]

Wasps are staying in Midlands for the long run

23 December 2022 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Wasps CEO Andy Scott has ruled out a return to London and says that the club will remain in the […]

Quins double up at Twickenham

23 December 2022 1 comment

Moment in time: Harlequins, 1988 John Player Cup and Middlesex Sevens winners BY NEIL FISSLER Harlequins were without a win over Bristol in 15 years, […]

Half-back heroes seal deal for hosts

18 December 2022 0 comments

By PAUL SMITH Coventry………………………. 48pts Tries: Martin (4, 11), Pellegrini (20), Talbot-Davies (25), Brown (31), Peters (43), Poole (49) Conversions: Pellegrini (4, 11, 31, 43, […]

Moseley pay tribute to super six

18 December 2022 1 comment

Birmingham Moseley last week played host to six of the players who starred for the Midland Counties (West) team that beat the New Zealand All […]

Eight teams in for new-look Premier 15s

16 December 2022 0 comments

The RFU have confirmed eight teams have been successful in their application to join the 10-team Premier 15s league from 2023/24 at the tender stage. […]

Crowley still hoping Odogwu will play for Italy

11 December 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Wanted: Paolo Odogwu and Kieran Crowley, below Italy head coach Kieran Crowley hasn’t yet conceded defeat in his bid to try and […]

Keep it quiet but Pellegrini has a lot to shout about

4 December 2022 2 comments

By PAUL SMITH Coventry………. 47pts Tries: Rigg 25, Pellegrini 28, 61, 74, Brown 46, Talbot-Davies 65, Lane 77, Martin 80 Conversions: Pellegrini 46, 77 Penalties: […]

Ex-England coach Ed joins Coventry set-up

4 December 2022 0 comments

ED Robinson has joined Championship side Coventry as their new backs coach to replace Tony Fenner, who is relocating to New Zealand. The 29-year-old has […]

Cov cruise in for eight tries to kickstart campaign

20 November 2022 1 comment

By DAVID LAWRENCE Coventry…………52pts Tries: Talbot-Davies 9, Titherington 24, Martin 40+1, Brown 43, Ma’asi 46, Pellegrini 55, Biggs 66, Seward 80 Conversions: Pellegrini 9. 24, […]

Titchener leads way with 94 pts

20 November 2022 2 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Max Titchener believes Henley have only reached 70 per cent of their potential and claims his side has what it takes to […]

Maisey puts the boot into his old Cov mates

13 November 2022 3 comments

By CONOR O’HARA Bedford B………..27pts Tries: Elliott 20, Irvine 43 Conversions: Maisey 44 Penalties: Maisey 11, 51, 59, 64, 71 Coventry………… 21pts Tries: Ma’asi 36, […]

Dream Team with Rikki Stout

6 November 2022 0 comments

1. George Porter – Ports is part of a very good Cinderford pack, and loves a scrum. It’s always a tough battle going up against […]

Coventry can’t hold Doncaster

6 November 2022 2 comments

By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster K ………….22pts Tries: Vukasinovic 48, Daly 57, 76; Roberts 71 Conversions: Parkin 76 Tries: Thomas 44 Conversions: Mitchll 44 Coventry ………….7pts […]

Sharing delight of beating All Blacks

30 October 2022 2 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER There is rightly much focus on the 50th anniversary tomorrow of Llanelli’s […]

Cornish on song as Cov too strong for Caldy

30 October 2022 2 comments

By JOHN LYON Caldy ……………… 18pts Tries: Gourlay 71, 76, J Dickinson 52 Penalties: Jones 7 Coventry ………..27pts Tries: Cornish 25, 31; Rigg 46, Ma’asi […]

Scottish woe as Clow sent off before he gets on pitch

30 October 2022 2 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR Cornish P ………32pts Tries: Walker 9, Beaton 28, Elderkin 37, Andrew 53, Fender 80 Cons: Robson 9, 37 Penalties: Robson 2 London […]

Wasps results for the season to be expunged

30 October 2022 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS Wasps have been suspended from the Premiership and Premiership Cup for the rest of the season. As with Worcester, the Coventry-based club will […]

Wasps demise a ‘very sad situation’ – Fitzpatrick

21 October 2022 0 comments

New Zealand legend Sean Fitzpatrick expressed his sadness as at the news of Wasps going into administration, on this week’s The Rugby Paper Podcast. Fitzpatrick, […]

Wasps administration confirmed as players made redundant

17 October 2022 0 comments

Wasps‘ widely-expected administration has now been confirmed and their players made redundant. A statement read: “Wasps Holdings Limited (the “Company”) was placed into Administration on […]

Time to cut salary costs which are burying clubs

16 October 2022 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK When Wasps went into self-administration some weeks ago, even from a distance you knew something was afoot. There […]

The man who kept Wasps on the road

16 October 2022 1 comment

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Malcolm Sinclair holds the distinction of being Wasps’ first full-time professional, an appointment made as the indirect […]

Broken and broke: Why it’s time to change the way top club rugby is run

16 October 2022 1 comment

Thirteen has not been a lucky number for Premiership Rugby. Wasps are set to follow Worcester into administration and relegation after running out of money. […]

Smith, 20, on his way to Saints

16 October 2022 1 comment

NORTHAMPTON Saints have signed Worcester’s highly rated England U20s fly-half Fin Smith. Smith, 20, became the youngest player to start for Warriors in the Premiership […]

Tigers have Shillcock in their sights

9 October 2022 0 comments

Wanted man: Jamie Shillcock Leicester Tigers have opened talks with Jamie Shillcock as the bun fight to sign up former Worcester Warriors stars steps up […]

How the spirit of adventure is taking over

9 October 2022 3 comments

When England were eliminated from the 2011 World Cup at the quarterfinal stage, one voice in New Zealand said farewell by hoping the players enjoyed […]

Cambriani sets his sights on try feast

9 October 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Ampthill’s Ben Cambriani has set a clear goal of scoring at least 20 tries this season as the free-scoring winger continues to […]

Tigers outmuscle Wasps with fightback in Prem Cup

27 September 2022 0 comments

Leicester……….38pts Tries: Jansen 23, Ilione 34, Saumaki 57, Edwards 70, Vanes 75 Conversions: Walsh 24, 35, 58; Meredith 71, 76 Penalties: Walsh 50 Wasps……..17 Tries: Dawkins 11, […]

Diamond: This might be our last game ever

25 September 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES As Worcester’s players toured bars in the city last night after their match against Newcastle some fear may be their last for […]

Coventry power too much for Ampthill

25 September 2022 0 comments

By PAUL SMITH Coventry ……….26pts Tries: Lane 32, Rigg 35, O Betteridge 49, Talbot-Davies 55 Conversions: Mitchell 32, 49; Pellegrini 55 Ampthill …………24pts Tries: Rankin […]

Moseley blitz sinks Esher’s battlers

18 September 2022 2 comments

Moseley…………35 Esher…………….. 24 By PAUL SMITH Birmingham Moseley edged an eight-try thriller after skipper Ollie Stedman capped a virtuoso display with a second-half try double. […]

‘Old man’ Dan calls on Wasps kids to step up

11 September 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Gloucester v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingsholm Dan Robson is embracing his “old man” status at the club as a more […]

English Rugby on, Scottish and Welsh games postponed following Queen’s death

9 September 2022 0 comments

All rugby in England can go ahead this weekend following a decision taken by the RFU to play on despite the news of Queen Elizabeth […]

England men and women name squads for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

6 September 2022 2 comments

England’s men’s and women’s teams have named their squads for the Rugby World Cup sevens getting underway this Friday in Cape Town. In what will […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Exeter

4 September 2022 1 comment

Director of Rugby: Rob Baxter Captains: Jack Yeandle/Joe Simmonds Ground: Sandy Park Capacity: 14,100 PREDICTED FINISH: 6TH The Chiefs missed out on the Premiership final […]

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