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Rugby Rivalries that don’t stand the test of time

22 September 2024 0 comments

Rugby Matters by Brendan Gallagher – A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Eyes down all you pub quiz fiends, it’s quiz time […]

Jordan Olowofela shows the way for Semesa Rokoduguni

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Guy Williams Doncaster K …. 45pts Tries: Olowofela 1, 7, 46; Roberts 7, Tait 35, Bennett 40, Rokoduguni 80 Conversions: Bennett 7, 35, 40, […]

Plymouth Albion withstand Lions’ late charge

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Paddy Marsh Plymouth A………….27 Leicester Lions…..22 Plymouth recorded their first win of the season with a hard-earned win over Leicester, who are still looking […]

Top man Taylor strikes right at the death to seal it

22 September 2024 0 comments

By TOM JONES Hinckley……………… 17 Cinderford…………… 19 TWO desperate sides were fighting for their first win of the season, and played out a physical battle […]

England U20s 50-man squad

22 September 2024 0 comments

HEAD coach Mark Mapletoft has named a 50-man England U20 elite playing squad for the new season. After winning both the Six Nations and World […]

This time, Mike Brown’s trip ends in smiles

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Mike Brown’s 21st pre-season came with an added sense of déjà vu as he relived his worst nightmare on a Leicester trip […]

Exeter Chiefs pass test but still work to be done

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Exeter ………….. 31pts Tries: Vermeulen 5, Feyi-Waboso 43, Brown-Bampoe 64, Woodburn 71, Dunne 73 Conversions: Hodge 6, 44, 69 Ulster …………… 15pts […]

Bath Season Preview – Looking to go one step beyond this time around

15 September 2024 0 comments

Bath Season Preview Coach: Johann van Graan Captain: Ben Spencer One small step is what it will take for Bath to go one better than […]

Bristol Bears Preview: We have a new sense of energy – Fitz Harding

15 September 2024 0 comments

Team-by-team guide by Paul Rees Bristol Bears Coach: Pat Lam Captain: Fitz Harding After Bristol lost at Connacht in January to mark their exit from […]

Newcastle Falcons Season Preview: Steve Diamond puts his faith in team bonding sessions

15 September 2024 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons Season Preview Coach: Steve Diamond Captain: Callum Chick Steve Diamond opted for team bonding rather than a raft of friendlies to prepare for […]

Sale Sharks Season Preview: Alex Sanderson is planning a broader approach

15 September 2024 0 comments

Sale Sharks Season Preview Coach: Alex Sanderson Captain: Ben Curry Sale Sharks failed in their bid last season to go one better than the […]

The Premiership is going to be tighter than ever

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Kyran Bracken English rugby is going through what can only be described as a transition period, but overall I’m positive about the game in […]

Clinical Moseley give Lions lesson in finishing

15 September 2024 0 comments

■By LUKE BROWN Leicester L …….. 7 B Moseley ……. 21 A WARM day at Westleigh Park offered the perfect conditions for running rugby, but […]

Phil Cokanasiga out to make his mark at Ospreys

8 September 2024 0 comments

Getting the better of his big brother in the back garden was always the goal for Phil Cokanasiga, and his sibling remains an inspiration.

Bristol Bears can win the Premiership says Steven Luatua

8 September 2024 0 comments

Steven Luatua believes Bristol can became the first West Country team to win the Premiership – if they start where they left off last season.

Kieran Wilkinson, Newcastle Falcons to channel Jonny Wilkinson

8 September 2024 0 comments

Newcastle fans haven’t had much to smile about in recent years, but the sight of a Wilkinson at 10 will remind them of former glories.

Ben Youngs on way back as Leicester Tigers show class

8 September 2024 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ………. 31pts Tries: Liebenberg 17, 37; Clare 46, Bassett 68, Wand 80 Conversions: Volavola 17, 46, Whiteley 68 Scarlets ………….. 7pts […]

Baxter has work to do after Scully scoots in to steal it

8 September 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS Exeter ……………. 10pts Tries: Conversion: Bampoe-Brown 45 Hodge 46 Penalty: Hodge 17 Ospreys …………. 14pts Tries: Conbeer 20, Scully 80 Conversions: Edwards […]

Myall swings win for Archers

8 September 2024 0 comments

By JACK RILEY Nottingham …27 Ampthill ………. 21 LEICESTER Tigers loanee Charlie Myall scored two tries in the final 10 minutes as Nottingham left it […]

For me, you have to go out to play good rugby and enjoy yourself

8 September 2024 0 comments

Q&A As he approaches his 20th season as director of rugby at Bedford Blues, Mike Rayer chats to Jon Newcombe about his tenure at Goldington […]

Rayment running riot for Stortford on poignant day

8 September 2024 0 comments

Bishop’s S……………36 Leicester Lions …. 12 ■ By JOHN ALLANSON THIS game was dedicated to the memory of Stortford’s former 4th XV captain, Max Oliver, […]

Cozens can see selection headaches on Clifton horizon

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK PLAYER-COACH Luke Cozens has had to make way for Clifton’s new batch of fly-halves who aim to provide a fast, exciting […]

I couldn’t let my old club go to the wall

8 September 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER WEST HARTLEPOOL PLAYER, CAPTAIN AND COACH, WHO ALSO REPRESENTED DURHAM, THE NORTH AND BRITISH POLICE JOHN STABLER Regular guy: John […]

Forthcoming fixtures

8 September 2024 0 comments

Week beginning Sunday, September 8, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 MIDLANDS DIVISION Counties 2 […]

Lancaster: Farrell is a huge addition for us

8 September 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Coach: Stuart Lancaster STUART Lancaster is thrilled to have reunited with Owen Farrell at Racing 92 and says the former England […]

Barney Maddison the new Ealing Trailfinders Women coach

1 September 2024 0 comments

Barney Maddison is the new head coach of Ealing Trailfinders Women following the departure of Giselle Mather.

Leicester Tigers sign Fiji playmaker Ben Volavola

1 September 2024 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of exciting Fiji playmaker Ben Volavola on a one-year contract.

Gareth Anscombe returns from injury to star for Gloucester

1 September 2024 0 comments

Gareth Anscombe has been charged with pushing Gloucester up the Premiership table, a task he is relishing after nearly a year out with injury.

Jeremy Guscott: England Rugby and clubs must collaborate

1 September 2024 0 comments

Once upon a time, when rugby went pro, the national unions took control of their biggest asset, which was the players, by contracting them.

Relentless Tigers run in six as Cheika era starts in style

1 September 2024 0 comments

■ By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers ………….38pts Tries: Bassett 5, Clare 20, Cracknell 30, Williams 36, Hassell-Collins 68, Myall 75 Conversions: Whiteley 5, Volavola 20, […]

Holmes hoping to make his mark with Scottish

1 September 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS WHEN it comes to player movement this summer, English rugby’s normal merry go round has been somewhat of a slow spin, a […]

Energetic thinking urgently required

1 September 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED CRITICAL supporters of Bristol in the late amateur era believed their team was being straitjacketed by a rigidly traditional committee structure […]

Price glad he played under old regime

1 September 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW AT Pontypool Park on September 24, 1986, with the sweet chestnut trees in full autumnal regalia, the […]

Shanahan: We need to create fear factor

1 September 2024 0 comments

National League 1 Preview By Ben Jaycock National One gets underway next weekend and supporters will expect another enthralling campaign with jeopardy throughout. Chinnor hoisted […]

Blow for England as Jones quits

25 August 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Back-to-back World Cup winning defence coach Felix Jones has left his role with England after sources revealed he was unsettled by an […]

It’s going to be a thriller – van Graan

25 August 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Johann van Graan is predicting a Gallagher Premiership 2024/25 season to set pulses racing. Bath’s head of rugby expects ball in play […]

Revived Genge is raring to go

25 August 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Ellis Genge spent a rare summer off fishing and intends to make a ‘turbot’ charged start to the coming campaign after missing […]

Clubs should be in Premiership Cup

25 August 2024 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk SPEAKING as a Coventry fan, being drawn along […]

No time to chat at Leicester

25 August 2024 0 comments

LEICESTER are desperate to make ground on the top Premiership Women’s Rugby clubs after finishing bottom of the table in their debut campaign in the […]

Ospreys are improving every season -Booth

25 August 2024 0 comments

By Rob Cole Toby Booth has his eyes on a prize for his ever-improving Ospreys this season and if he achieves his ambitious goal it […]

Stick or twist? The choice at 10

25 August 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees looks ahead to New Zealand’s heavyweight matches against world champions South Africa The Rugby Championship title could be decided in the next two […]

Saints are ready to open new chapter

25 August 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees reports on how things are changing at Franklin’s Gardens ahead of the new season Northampton’s early season form gave little sign of what […]

James will prove to be a star at Racing

25 August 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER HERE’S a little prediction that will either leave me with egg on […]

Rae: Good to see promotion back

25 August 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK WITH promotion a realistic possibility for Championship clubs heading into the new season it has created renewed excitement levels across the league. […]

Northampton given tough route in cup

25 August 2024 0 comments

PREMIERSHIP champions Northampton have been drawn alongside big rivals Leicester, Coventry and Nottingham in pool two of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby Cup. The Premiership clubs […]

Exeter Chiefs lose captain Dafydd Jenkins for start of Premiership

18 August 2024 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs have been dealt a second injury blow ahead of the new Premiership season with lock Dafydd Jenkins sidelined.

England U20 star Zach Carr picks his career dream team

18 August 2024 0 comments

Harlequins, London Scottish & England U20 back row, Zach Carr, chooses the best XV he has played with or against.

Titans hit six ahead of return to National One

18 August 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Run in: Gethin O’Callaghan scores for Dings Crusaders PICTURES: Baz Johnson FOLLOWING their enthralling National Two North title race last season, Rotherham […]

Age of protectionism must come to an end

18 August 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Powered up: Argentina scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou celebrates victory over the All Blacks last weekend PICTURES: Getty Images THE late Jack Rowell […]

Prop Tayack returns after horror year

18 August 2024 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR JAY Tayack, grateful to be back fit and healthy, was unveiled to supporters as Cornish Pirates’ latest signing at their Meet The […]

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