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Iwan Stephens enjoying life with Cardiff

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Growing up, rugby league was very much the sporting love for Iwan Stephens, with his heroes being the likes of Kevin Sinfield […]

Newcastle Falcons show spirit but Harlequins do enough

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ………………….. 28pts Tries: Jibulu 15, Evans 24, Halfpenny 31, Porter 41 Conversions: Smith 16, 25, 32, 42 Newcastle Falcons ……..14pts Tries: […]

It’ll be tough for Steve Diamond to get Newcastle Falcons up the table

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Jeff Probyn, A front row view of the game The start of the Premiership season last week threw up, as usual, very few surprises. […]

15 who have a chance to shine in the Premiership

29 September 2024 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher selects a team of young, and not so young, players in the Premiership to keep an eye on this season. The new season […]

I came on against Italy and made a difference – Lee Dickson

29 September 2024 0 comments

My Life in Rugby – Lee Dickson Enjoying life: Lee Dickson playing for Northampton Saints PICTURES: Getty Images Lee Dickson the former England, Newcastle, Northampton […]

You need to review, reflect and adapt – Luke Allen

29 September 2024 0 comments

Steve Hill puts the questions to Luke Allen, below, director of rugby at Henley Hawks Why did you get into coaching rugby and how did […]

URC Welsh Round Up

24 September 2024 0 comments

Last weekend marked the return of the URC and our website correspondent Darren Powell fills us in on the Welsh side’s progress in the competition. Cardiff 22-17 […]

Newcastle Falcons can’t hold on to livewire Harry Randall

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Newcastle Falcons……….3pts Penalties: Connon 41 Bristol Bears ………………. 24pts Tries: Williams 6, Naulago 49, Malins 64, 77 Conversions: MacGinty 51, 65 Bristol […]

Bedford’s DNA impresses powerhouse Joel Matavesi

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Joel Matavesi has committed himself to Bedford Blues having been enticed by the club’s expansive and entertaining style of play. Matavesi, 28, […]

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 […]

Gloucester Season Preview – George Skivington: We’re going to roll dice and go for it

15 September 2024 0 comments

Gloucester Season Preview Coach: George Skivington Captain: Lewis Ludlow The Cherry and Whites are the enigmas of the Premiership. The club are well supported with […]

Leicester Tigers Season Preview: Michael Cheika looking to make his own piece of history

15 September 2024 0 comments

Leicester Tigers Season Preview Coach: Michael Cheika Captain: Julián Montoya The Tigers started last season with four defeats in five matches and finished it with […]

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 […]

Northampton Saints Season Preview: George Furbank in charge as Saints bid for repeat

15 September 2024 0 comments

Northampton Saints Season Preview Coach: Phil Dowson Captain: George Furbank Last season’s title winning success at Northampton was no fluke. It was the product of […]

Saracens Season Preview: We want to create our own dynasty, says Ben Earl

15 September 2024 0 comments

Saracens Season Preview Coach: Mark McCall Captain: Maro Itoje Saracens will start life without Owen Farrell and the Vunipola brothers at Gloucester on Saturday. For […]

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 […]

With promotion back Ealing Trailfinders will be gunning for Championship glory

15 September 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock looks at who could challenge Ben Ward’s west London side as the season prepares to kick off next weekend As the new Championship […]

Bridgend need to get winning habit -Baldwin

15 September 2024 0 comments

By ROB COLE Probyn: Are England’s women heading in the wrong direction? Page 39 SCOTT Baldwin picked up plenty of tips to take into his […]

RFU considered move to Midlands, opted to stay at Twickenham

8 September 2024 0 comments

Twickenham chiefs considered moving the home of rugby to the Midlands last year before deciding to stay put and revamp the stadium.

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.

LETTER: RFU rewards failure in Premiership Cup

8 September 2024 0 comments

Following my previous letter on the subject, the RFU decision to bar Cambridge and Chinnor from the Premiership Cup now looks more cockeyed.

Nayacalevu shows he’s going to be real deal

8 September 2024 0 comments

By Peter Murdock Sale Sharks ………………… 40pts Tries: Curry 2, Nayacalevu 8, 36; R du Preez 28, Quirke 60, Van Rhyn 72 Conversions: Ford 2, […]

PATRICK HOGG

8 September 2024 0 comments

YOUNG GUNS NEWCASTLE & ENGLAND U18 FORWARD England U18s captain Patrick Hogg is using his time at Newcastle Falcons to pick the brains of club […]

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 […]

Tykes out to get it right this time

1 September 2024 0 comments

National 2 North BY BEN JAYCOCK LEEDS Tykes are embracing their big club mentality and heavy favourites tag ahead of the new season getting underway […]

Pre-season fixtures

25 August 2024 0 comments

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs MONDAY, AUGUST 26 Chinnor v Rams (3pm) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 Selby v Harrogate […]

Pre-season: Premiership, Championship, National League fixtures

18 August 2024 0 comments

A pre-season fixture list involving teams from the Premiership, Championship, National Leagues, and Regional Leagues.

Caluori grabs his chance but Ireland on top

18 August 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK England U18………..28 Ireland U18 ….. …….42 NOAH Caluori burst onto the scene on his inter national debut but his wonder try wasn’t […]

Diamond: We’ll be fit and raring to go

11 August 2024 0 comments

By JON NERWCOMBE STEVE Diamond insists Newcastle Falcons will be fit for purpose when they kick off the new Premiership season at home to Bristol […]

Premiership ins & outs 2024-25

11 August 2024 0 comments

Pepper Bath Ins: Ross Molony (Leinster), Francois van Wyk (Leicester Tigers), Guy Pepper (Newcastle Falcons), Austin Emens (Great Britain Sevens) Outs: Matt Gallagher (Benetton), Steffan […]

Fijian speedster leading the way

4 August 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock reports on the comings and goings in England’s second tier ahead of the new season which kicks off next month FORMER Bath and […]

Alan Dickens happy to take Newcastle Falcons role

28 July 2024 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have appointed former England U20s boss Alan Dickens as senior coach as they look to break a run of 21 consecutive Premiership defeats.

Newcastle agree deal for Arnold

28 July 2024 0 comments

NEWCASTLE Falcons have signed centre Sammy Arnold on a two-year contract. The 28-year-old has spent the last two seasons at Brive, where he played 25 […]

Blackheath opt for Fijian power

28 July 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock talks to Blackheath head coach James Shanahan about his star signings for the forthcoming season BLACKHEATH have secured the league’s most high profile […]

England dominate in team of tournament

21 July 2024 0 comments

After the 2024 U20s World Championship came to a close on Friday, our reporters Ben Jaycock, William Gupwell and James Orpin picked the best XV […]

Falcons move for Gordon

30 June 2024 0 comments

NEWCASTLE Falcons have signed flanker Tom Gordon from Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal. New Zealand-born Gordon, 27, made 76 appearances in six years with […]

Quartet help Cardiff pull off unlikely double

16 June 2024 0 comments

Peter Jackson discovers which clubs and players come out best and worst when it comes to red and yellow cards Despite winning just four matches […]

Booth wants to see more from Ospreys

16 June 2024 0 comments

By SIMON THOMAS OSPREYS coach Toby Booth says having bowed out in two quarter-finals will fuel their appetite to achieve even more next season as […]

Balmain agrees one-year deal with Saracens

16 June 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA GLOUCESTER prop Fraser Balmain has moved to Saracens on a one-year contract. The experienced 32-year-old has played 231 matches for Gloucester and Leicester. […]

Baldwin back with Bridgend

9 June 2024 0 comments

FORMER Wales hooker Scott Baldwin has resigned as defence coach at Newcastle Falcons to take the role of head coach at Bridgend Ravens for the […]

Clarke confident Gloucester can put the bad times behind them

2 June 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Gloucester will have regrets for their disappointing season that saw the Cherry & Whites finish second bottom in the Premiership for a […]

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 26/05/24

24 May 2024 0 comments

This weekend sees one of the biggest fixtures in the domestic calendar take place as European heavyweights Toulouse and Leinster square off in the Champions […]

Young gun Baxter headlines Premiership Team of the Season

23 May 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Tyro Harlequins prop Fin Baxter is the headline selection in Premiership Rugby’s 2023/24 team of the season which has a strong Northampton […]

Uzokwe: Championship has got tougher to win

19 May 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite not getting the chance to secure promotion to the Premiership, back rower Simon Uzokwe says Ealing Trailfinders’ Championship title win means […]

Dean seeks platform

19 May 2024 0 comments

Ross Heppenstall finds out what Dean Richards has been up to since stepping down as Newcastle Falcons boss for more success Two years since leaving […]

‘Privilege to play in Jonny’s 10 jersey’

19 May 2024 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Achieving his boyhood dream of replicating the highs of Jonny Wilkinson in Newcastle’s No.10 shirt has led to Brett Connon extending his […]

Premiership final day preview: All still to play for with play-offs undecided

17 May 2024 0 comments

Northampton and Saracens confirmed their places in the top four last Saturday, but five clubs will battle for the last two places in the final […]

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 12/05/24

10 May 2024 0 comments

The Premiership returns with every team in the top seven heading into this weekend still having a chance of clinching a home semi-final, find reports from all […]

Ford loving dramatic end to the season

8 May 2024 0 comments

By PAUL EDDISON George Ford is relishing the ‘do-or-die’ nature of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby run-in as his Sale Sharks side look to seal a […]

Orlando leaves Falcons

5 May 2024 0 comments

ARGENTINA international Matias Orlando has been released from his Newcastle Falcons contract early. The 32-year-old has been allowed to leave Kingston Park before the end […]

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