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Drop group action and examine selected cases

29 September 2024 0 comments

Rugby Matters – A weekly look at the game’s other talking points by Brendan Gallagher I was very struck the other day by our conversation […]

Spence shines brightly for happy Hoppers

29 September 2024 0 comments

By TIM THORLEY Harrogate……… 31 Preston G……….38 THIS proved to be an open match of two halves. Preston were much the stronger in the first, […]

Time to leave scrums to the professionals?

22 September 2024 0 comments

I would be interested to hear your readers’ views about aspects of the current state of the community game in England. My own club, Bradford […]

Northampton Saints cut down by dazzling Ben Spencer

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Bath ……………………………… 38pts Tries: Cokanasiga 5, Hill 26, Spencer 34, Lawrence 62, Coetzee 77 Conversions: Russell 6, 26, 35, 63, 79 Penalty: […]

Twickenham stadium deal may come at a cost

22 September 2024 0 comments

The idea that the renaming of Twickenham as the Allianz Stadium for a reported £100m over 10 years is such a brilliant business deal by […]

Wallabies push All Blacks to the limit in thriller

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Australia………………………………………………. 28pts Tries: McReight 18, Faessler 36, Paisami 65, Wright 79 Conversions: Lolesio 19, 37, 66, 79 New Zealand………………………………………… 31pts Tries: Jordan […]

Tigers are tamed in late, late show

22 September 2024 0 comments

By TOM KELLY Preston G……………..27 Sheffield Tigers….26 A last-minute converted try saw Preston Grasshoppers snatch the win against Sheffield Tigers. After dramatic late losses to […]

Young Guns – Fraser Rawlins

22 September 2024 0 comments

Young Guns Fraser Rawlins burst onto the scene during the England U18s tour to South Africa, scoring a brace of tries in the fightback victory […]

What Does an Anjouan Gaming License Cost?

20 September 2024 0 comments

Navigating Legalities: The Real Cost of an Anjouan Gaming License for Business Operators If you are a gaming enthusiast, you may have heard about the […]

The Football Tactic That Could Revolutionise Rugby

19 September 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Rugby union has evolved by leaps and bounds since its conception in the small English town where the sport’s name originated. […]

How AI is Transforming Rugby Analysis and Casino Gaming: 5Gringos Casino Leads the Way

19 September 2024 0 comments

In the world of sports and entertainment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant strides, particularly in rugby analysis and online casino gaming. This article explores […]

Macc add win to the club’s party

15 September 2024 0 comments

■By ALEX CLARK Macclesfield………. 31 Bournville……………28 MACCLESFIELD put the icing on the cake of club celebrations with victory over Bournville. It was the first home […]

Barnes stormer leads TJs again

15 September 2024 0 comments

■By ED MARRIAGE Colchester…………..26 Tonbridge J…………48 TONBRIDGE Juddians made it two wins from two as they beat National League 2 new boys Colchester on the […]

Watch NFL Games Online: A Comprehensive Guide for Rugby Fans

13 September 2024 0 comments

Rugby fans in the UK are no strangers to the challenge of accessing live sports content, especially when it comes to following international leagues and […]

The Football Tactic That Could Revolutionise Rugby

10 September 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan (@PeterRyanSports) Rugby union has evolved by leaps and bounds since its conception in the small English town where the sport’s name originated. Coaches […]

Carmarthen Q ..10 C Pirates ……..35

8 September 2024 0 comments

By IAN ROBSON WITH the Pirates gearing up for the new Championship season, many believed they may have held a little in reserve against a […]

Late Cinderford surge not enough

8 September 2024 0 comments

Old Redcliffians….38 Cinderford…………… 31 ■ By MO SHER AN ABSORBING, high-scoring encounter at Scotland Lane went the way of the hosts, Cinderford’s late surge running […]

Hard to pin the blame on unions

8 September 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AS IF things in the game aren’t bad enough, the BBC’s Rugby On Trial shown on […]

Aim to help players learn and explore

8 September 2024 0 comments

Steve Hill puts the questions to Jack Gadd, below, head coach at Hornets RFC in National 2 South Power play: Pierre Tucker scoring for Hornets […]

Watch NFL Games Online: A Comprehensive Guide for Rugby Fans

5 September 2024 0 comments

Rugby fans in the UK are no strangers to the challenge of accessing live sports content, especially when it comes to following international leagues and […]

Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL dream still alive

1 September 2024 0 comments

A legendary American sports agent believes Louis Rees-Zammit has a good chance in the NFL this season despite being cut by Kansas City Chiefs.

A valiant stand against apartheid

1 September 2024 0 comments

THE name of Jim Roxburgh may not ring many bells for rugby fans up here in the north but the former Australia prop, who died […]

Despite everything, it all worked out pretty well in the end

25 August 2024 0 comments

RUGBY has never been good with the unintended consequences of change and the knock on effects were considerable. Let’s go through a few. In the […]

Top 10 Best Hair Transplant Clinics in Turkey and Hair Transplant Prices 2024

18 August 2024 0 comments

Turkey is renowned for top hair transplant clinics offering advanced, affordable procedures. Discover premier clinics specializing in FUE, DHI, and Sapphire FUE. These best hair […]

As fit as a Lion in the Congo

18 August 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THEY stood outside a 7th century church perched above St Bride’s Bay for hours on Friday, the old Lions united in love for […]

Mehrtens reported to lead group out to buy Beziers

18 August 2024 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON LESS than two weeks before the new ProD2 season kicks off, overseas buyers have officially submitted a bid to buy Beziers – four […]

How Irish Fans Can Get More Involved with Rugby

13 August 2024 0 comments

Whether they are players or spectators, for many Irish enthusiasts and fans of rugby, the sport is a huge part of their lives. This article […]

Easter ‘appalled’ by Prem Cup exclusion

11 August 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE NICK Easter has described the decision to exclude his Chinnor side and Cambridge from next season’s Premiership Cup as “appalling and astonishing.” […]

20-minute reds will add more confusion

11 August 2024 0 comments

LIKE most of Woody Allen’s great lines, it was meant as a joke. “I was thrown out of college for cheating in the metaphysics exam,” […]

Scrums create an open game for backs to exploit

11 August 2024 0 comments

RAYMOND Howell’s letter in last week’s Rugby Paper certainly raises some interesting issues over my article last week including whether or not I was describing […]

Harlequins star Danny Care calls for more free-to-air TV games

4 August 2024 0 comments

Danny Care says free-to-air television coverage is essential if rugby is to grow its audience and avoid other clubs going under.

LETTER: World Rugby allows scrums to be boring, dangerous

4 August 2024 0 comments

Jeff Probyn says that it takes a long time to learn the ‘dark arts’ of the scrum while David Flatman claims everyone loves a scrum.

Jeremy Guscott: Current All Blacks lack the fear factor

4 August 2024 0 comments

New Zealand don’t carry the same fear factor that they had in the 2011-2015 era going into this season’s Rugby Championship.

Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies will provide a tough test for Lions

4 August 2024 0 comments

Nick Cain gives his thoughts on the 2025 British Lions series against Australia, saying the Aussies will be hard to beat under Joe Schmidt.

Farrell loves it, says Robinson

4 August 2024 0 comments

■By JOE HARVEY JASON Robinson always knew that his Wigan Warriors teammate Andy Farrell would go onto great things as a coach – he just […]

DREAM TEAM

4 August 2024 0 comments

TOBY FREEMAN, THE FORMER EXETER, ORDIZIA, ROTHERHAM, NOTTINGHAM, CORNISH PIRATES & HARLEQUINS LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Marlen […]

Mitchell names 40-player training squad

4 August 2024 0 comments

Top of the world: Red Roses with the WXV 1 trophy PICTURES: Getty Images JOHN Mitchell has named a 40-player Red Roses squad for the […]

Good to see women winning more awards

4 August 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME IT WAS disappointing that Team GB women’s sevens side were unable to get any medals that […]

Bristol Bears defend hosting Premiership game in Cardiff

28 July 2024 0 comments

Bristol Bears COO Tom Tainton insists rugby must continue to “take calculated risks” to widen its appeal and draw in new fans if it’s ever going to become a sustainable sport.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has ‘full support’ of WRU

28 July 2024 0 comments

WRU chairman Richard Collier-Keywood says Wales head coach Warren Gatland has the “full support” of the Union despite slipping to an alltime low of 11th in the world rankings.

I’m not with you on this one, Joe

28 July 2024 0 comments

IT IS never less than vital to know what Joe Marler thinks about latest developments in the sport at which he excels, so we must […]

Jones facing Italy tester

21 July 2024 0 comments

Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Japan v Italy Today. 6.05am EDDIE Jones will be hoping his horror start in charge of Japan will come to an […]

Hardy on hand to grab last-gasp win

21 July 2024 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Reds……………………………..35 Tries: Asiata 14, 28, 51; Grealy 59, 69 Conversions: O’Connor 14, 28, 51, 59, 69 Wales……………………………..36 Tries: Griffin 4, Grace 19, Dyer 21, Tshinunza […]

A drop of magic is just what we need

21 July 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED STRANGE as it may sound to generations of rugby lovers raised on a fizzy-drink, dopamine-heavy diet of high-scoring matches, there was […]

Don’t let our sport move to summer

21 July 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS NOT for the first time I offer a heartfelt warning against those who continue to argue for a switch to summer rugby in […]

All Black who was bristling with pride

21 July 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW On the front foot: Norm Hewitt leads the Haka before a match against Llanelli at Stradey Park […]

Wrong that Hill was picked in the first place

21 July 2024 0 comments

GIVEN the dysfunctional state of their national game, perhaps only Wales could find a long-overdue win mired in a sorry controversy entirely of their own […]