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Six Nations squads in-depth: France

22 January 2023 0 comments

Grand Slam champions France go into this year’s Six Nations without several key players as Fabien Galthie endures an ever growing casualty list. Second row […]

In-form Fylde see off Blaydon threat

22 January 2023 0 comments

By CHRIS NUNN Blaydon………………. 12 Fylde …………………… 31 Fylde kept up the pressure at the top of the table with a hard-fought win away at […]

Gibbes given his marching orders after Tigers mauling

22 January 2023 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Christophe Urios will take charge at Top 14 side Clermont on Monday, after the “breathing space” afforded his predecessor Jono Gibbes […]

Caldy joy as it all goes wrong for 14-man Ealing

8 January 2023 2 comments

By JOHN LYON Caldy ………………………….. 26pts Tries: Beer 59, 66, 79; Royle 45 Conversions: Gourlay 46, 60, 67 Ealing T………………………. 24pts Tries: Campher 15, 50; […]

Host Cities Guide: Rugby World Cup 2023 locations

28 December 2022 1 comment

If you’re attending the 2023 rugby world cup it is set to be an absolute corker. The best bookmaker bonuses are already available to predict […]

Blaydon see red in loss to Chester

27 November 2022 0 comments

By DESMOND HICKIE Chester………….. 31 Blaydon…………. 19 CHESTER proved too strong for basement side Blaydon as they eased to a home victory. The game came […]

Bath lead chase for Du Toit, Barbeary

6 November 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prop star: Du Toit Bath have emerged as favourites to pip Lyon to land Springbok tighthead Thomas du Toit […]

Caldy played the conditions better than us, admits Turner

6 November 2022 0 comments

By JOHN LYON Caldy……………… 17pts Tries: Higginson 20, Ridgway 50, Birch 54 Conversions: Jones 55 Ampthill………… 13pts Tries: Jackson-Richards 6 Conversions: Rankin 7 Penalties: Rankin […]

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 […]

Pohe gives Nottingham the edge in arm wrestle

25 September 2022 0 comments

By JOHN LYON Caldy ………………19pts Tries: Aigbokhae 39, Dickinson 66 Penalties: Hinchcliffe 14,18,73 Nottingham……27pts Tries: Slatem 7, Olowofela 32, Graham 78 Conversions: Hollingsworth 8, 33, […]

Caldy RFC establish a supporter’s club in Copenhagen

14 September 2022 1 comment

By John Lyon Caldy‘s first match in the Championship, a home fixture against Hartpury was memorable for the club and its supporters including a small […]

Lions hold nerve to foil game Hornets

4 September 2022 1 comment

By MICHAEL HOWKINS Leicester L……..28pts Hornets…………… 17pts LEICESTER Lions picked up where they left off last season as they launched their 2022/23 campaign with a […]

Dream Team with Carl Fearns

17 July 2022 0 comments

Carl Fearns, the Newcastle Falcons and former Sale, Bath and Lyon no.8, chooses the best XV he has played with or against. 1. Andrew Sheridan […]

Kpoku hopes French move will inspire him

26 June 2022 2 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Having witnessed his brother Joel’s star performance in the Challenge Cup final, Jonathan Kpoku’s hunger has been reignited as he joins Federale […]

Second tier is worth backing

5 June 2022 0 comments

THIS column has been at the forefront of lionising the Championship over the years, highlighting the massive disservice to the English game generally the RFU […]

At last! Long wait is over for elated Lyon

29 May 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Lyon ………………..30pts Tries: Couilloud 7, Penalty 45, Barassi 47 Conversions: Berdeu 9, 49 Penalties: Berdeu 20, 59, Ngatai 69 Toulon …………….12pts Tries: […]

Taufua: We won on our defence

29 May 2022 0 comments

LYON captain Jordan Taufua was delighted with the historic win and credited his side’s resilient defence in matching Toulon’s physicality. He said: “Full credit to […]

Couilloud can push Dupont all the way

29 May 2022 1 comment

ON THE evidence of Baptiste Couilloud’s command performance in Lyon’s 30-12 European Challenge Cup victory over Toulon in Marseille, they have a scrum-half capable of […]

Jones and his team enjoy French trip

29 May 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER EDDIE Jones and his coaching team cannot pick players who play outside the Premiership, but that didn’t stop them […]

Wasps left regretting wasted opportunities

15 May 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Lyon ………………..20pts Tries: Berdeu 48, Charcosset 53 Conversions: Berdeu 48, 54 Penalties: Berdeu 35, 64 Wasps …………….18pts Tries: Robson 23, Gopperth 74 […]

Kpoku chasing dream finish

15 May 2022 1 comment

FORMER Saracens lock Joel Kpoku is dreaming of lifting some silverware with Lyon after a powerful performance in the victory over Wasps. The young forward, […]

Toulon too strong as Saracens crash out

15 May 2022 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Toulon …………….25pts Tries: Villiere 2, 39; Wainiqolo 60 Conversions: Carbonel 4, 61 Penalties: Carbonel 33, 52 Saracens ……….16pts Tries: Earl 15 Conversions: […]

Lyon fight back to set up battle with Wasps

8 May 2022 0 comments

By BRYN PALMER Lyon………………..35pts Tries: Couilloud 36, R Taofifenua 55, Niniashvili 62, 76 Conversions: Berdeu 36, Doussain 56, 77 Penalties: Berdeu 2, 13, 71 Glasgow…………27pts […]

Blaydon end tough campaign on a high

1 May 2022 1 comment

By LILY PATEY Loughborough….20pts Blaydon…………… 22pts UNDER normal circumstances, Blaydon would have been making the trip down to Loughborough with the prospect of relegation looming […]

Ben strikes to see Caldy to victory and the title

24 April 2022 1 comment

By JOHN LYON Caldy………………. 13pts Try: Aigbokhae 32 Conversion: Jones 33 Penalties: Jones 77, 80 Sale………………….. 9pts Penalties: Robins 5, 13, 47 THE biggest rugby […]

Spiteful slight of Caldy had no merit

17 April 2022 0 comments

I WAS dismayed to read Mr Warren’s spiteful letter last week, which without foundation attacked the competence of the referee and the character and sportsmanship […]

Gourley inspires Caldy to 15th win

10 April 2022 1 comment

By JOHN LYON Caldy……………………. 31 Bishop’s Stort…….. 18 AFTER last week’s epic top-of-the-table encounter with Rosslyn Park, Caldy went looking for their 15th win on […]

Ngatai on wanted list at Wasps

27 March 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Moving: Charlie Ngatai WASPS are interested in Lyon inside centre Charlie Ngatai who will leave the Stade de Gerland […]

Bonus-point win sets Caldy up for showdown

27 March 2022 1 comment

By JOHN LYON Caldy…………………….52 Taunton Titans….. 31 THE weather was good enough for sevens rugby and often that was what was served up by two […]

In-form Lucs too hot for Blaydon

27 March 2022 0 comments

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians…… 43 Blaydon…………… 0 ON WHAT was a glorious day at Mortimer Park, the hosts continued their excellent run of form. From […]

Stour find a perfect response to setback

20 March 2022 0 comments

By NICK PULLEN Stourbridge…. 45 Blaydon………….38 STOUR kept their promotion prospects alive, but were given a real run for their money by a battling Blaydon […]

Clarkson’s early blitz sinks visitors

13 March 2022 1 comment

By CHRIS NUNN Blaydon………………..36 Hull Ionians…………26 A STRONG first-half showing put Blaydon on the way to victory. Within five minutes Ewan Stephens ghosted through the […]

Sturgess inspires Fylde’s top show

6 March 2022 1 comment

By ELLIOT BURROW Fylde………………79 Blaydon…………. 31 FYLDE produced a ruthless display to destroy a spirited Blaydon side. Tom Grimes got the first try of the […]

Delight for Blaydon comes at the double

20 February 2022 0 comments

By CHRIS NUNN Blaydon………….36 Bournville…….. 14 BLAYDON secured the double over Bounrnville with a convincing win. The home side started brightly and took the lead […]

Cairns hails Caldy’s defiance as visitors pay the penalty

20 February 2022 0 comments

By JOHN LYON Caldy …………………….. 9 Cambridge …………….0 CALDY claimed victory in the tightest of matches as Ben Jones kicked three penalties without reply. The […]

Hidalgo-Clyne may quit Chiefs

30 January 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SAM Hidalgo-Clyne could become the next player to leave Exeter Chiefs this summer when his contract runs out. […]

Toulouse first in line to sign World Cup star de Jager

30 January 2022 2 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER TOULOUSE are favourites to land Sale Sharks World Cup-winning second row Lood de Jager when his contract runs […]

Hamilton benefits from helpful hosts

30 January 2022 2 comments

By CHRIS NUNN Blaydon………………..24 Wharfedale…………38 HOSTS Blaydon were in generous mood as they gifted Wharfedale four of their six tries to send the visitors home […]

Four of the Richest Rugby Teams from Around the World

24 January 2022 0 comments

Rugby is one of the most famous sports in the world, attracting millions each year within stadiums and of course via TV and press. Behind […]

French lock Lambey wanted at Sharks

16 January 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Offer: Felix Lambey SALE Sharks boss Alex Sanderson is trying to lure Lyon and France lock Felix Lambey […]

Valiant Gloucester kids fall just short

12 December 2021 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Lyon ………………..19pts Tries: Taufua 46 Conversions: Doussain 47 Penalties: Doussain 10, 24, 58; Pelissie 70 Gloucester ……..13pts Tries: Jordan 59 Conversions: Twelvetrees […]

Jobling’s first-half treble has Hull joyful

5 December 2021 0 comments

By CHRIS NUNN Blaydon…………. 19 Hull…………………38 HULL’S power was the difference as they steamrollered over Blaydon’s line on six occasions to take a bonus-point win. […]

Caldy power puts Park on back foot

3 October 2021 0 comments

By JOHN LYON Caldy…………………….27 Darlington MP……..22 CALDY’S power against Darlington Mowden Park’s fizz was always going to be a clash of styles – and power […]

Blaydon taught a lesson by students

5 September 2021 1 comment

By CHRIS NUNN Blaydon ……………… 23 Loughborough S .. 27 BLAYDON’S first game back in the National League ended in a narrow defeat after being […]

Dream Team: Bedford Blues winger Elijah Niko

30 May 2021 0 comments

ELIJAH NIKO, THE BEDFORD AND FORMER PAU, YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE AND EALING WINGER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Euan Murray […]

Stade set the fashion in red not pink

23 May 2021 0 comments

BACK in the day when they reigned as the sport’s supreme fashionistas, Stade Francais possessed a team of rugged quality to complement the artistry of […]

Wasps tell Warriors they want Billy Searle back

18 April 2021 0 comments

The departure of Lima Sopoaga at Wasps creates room for a possible Searle return at the Ricoh

Sopoaga confirms Wasps exit for Lyon

18 April 2021 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS WASPS fly-half Lima Sopoaga will join French Top 14 club Lyon at the end of the season. The 30-year-old All Black joined Wasps […]

Gloucester 34-18 Exeter: Understrength Chiefs hammered by Baxter

28 March 2021 0 comments

Gloucester ease past a youthful Exeter Chiefs side, who had Josh Hodge show off his talenta

Harlequins chase USA star hooker Joe Taufete’e

21 March 2021 0 comments

HARLEQUINS are in talks with former Worcester Warriors hooker Joe Taufete’e about a potential move to the Twickenham Stoop next season. The USA International, 28, played […]

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