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Game is spending above its means

11 June 2023 1 comment

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Just as we all thought it couldn’t get any worse now the season is over and […]

Graham struggling to land a new deal

4 June 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE EXCLUSIVE Homeless, a second child on the way and no job. That is the brutal reality confronting Gary Graham as one of […]

Barbarian test will give me a chance

28 May 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Adam Radwan aims to use the warm sun and “iconic” Barbarians jersey on his back to give Steve Borthwick a gentle nudge […]

Quartet heading out of Newcastle

28 May 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA SCOTLAND back row Gary Graham, scrum-half Micky Young, lock Greg Peterson and prop Logovi’i Mulipola are among 15 players that are leaving Newcastle […]

Dream Team with Mike Schmid

21 May 2023 0 comments

Mike Schmid, the former Canada and Rotherham No.8 and coach, and Esher DOR, who is the current director of sport at Rokeby School, chooses the […]

Falcons set for freshen up after turbulent time

21 May 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES NEWCASTLE finished bottom of the Premiership after heavy defeats in their last three matches, but they are confident of avoiding the drop […]

Wiese wins the players’ player gong

21 May 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA Standout: Tigers No.8 Jasper Wiese LEICESTER No.8 Jasper Wiese has been named the Rugby Players’ Association players’ player of the year. The 27-year-old […]

Titcombe on song to seal it for England

14 May 2023 0 comments

England Students ENGLAND Students sealed a 25-21 win over France Universities last Saturday, marking the side’s first win on French soil in 17 years. Dubbed […]

Teddington joy as they triumph at Twickenham

14 May 2023 0 comments

Papa Johns Men’s Championship By BEN JAYCOCK LAST Sunday saw Teddington crowned Papa Johns Men’s Counties 2 Championship winners at Twickenham after beating Wensleydale 53- […]

Sale get in the mood for Tigers showdown

7 May 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Sale ……………………………… 54pts Tries: Roebuck 8, James 19, 78; Curry 31, Rodd 43, Quirke 55, Penalty 69, Reed 73 Conversions: Ford 9, […]

Driffield win top prize at Twickers

7 May 2023 0 comments

Papa John’s Cup round-up A SENSATIONAL second-half from Driffield saw them crowned Papa John’s men’s Regional 1 champions, defeating Havant 34-17 at Twickenham. Tries from […]

Blackett in line to link up with Bath

30 April 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Wasps boss Lee Blackett could return to the Premiership next season as part of Johann van Graan’s revamped […]

Exit for Wilson

23 April 2023 0 comments

Mark Wilson will leave Newcastle Falcons’ coaching team at the end of the current season, as revealed on Blindside earlier this month. The 33-year-old Cumbrian, […]

I’m quicker, stronger and better, says Lynagh

23 April 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Louis Lynagh claims he has returned from his injury nightmare “quicker, stronger and better than ever”. And the young winger is determined […]

Falcons wing Carreras on French radar

23 April 2023 0 comments

BY NEIL FISSLER Newcastle wing sensation Mateo Carreras is on the radar of big-spending French clubs despite having another year left to run on his […]

Irish win fight for Collins

23 April 2023 0 comments

BY NEIL FISSLER London Irish are poised to complete the signing of Northampton Saints winger Tom Collins, whose departure from Franklin’s Gardens was confirmed last […]

Dream Team with Steve Collins

23 April 2023 0 comments

Steve ‘Piggy’ Collins, the Sedgley Park and former Fylde & Lancashire fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Kieran Brookes […]

Extra-time joy for Exeter as hero Cairns bags winner

23 April 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL EXETER retained the men’s BUCS Championship by beating Loughborough in a 13-try thriller at the StoneX Stadium. With the sides locked at […]

Saints go fourth in battle for play-offs

16 April 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Northampton Saints….. 38pts Tries: Moon 15, Ludlam 21, Freeman 38, Hutchinson 42, Smith 49, Dingwall 63 Conversions: Smith 22, 39, 43, 63 […]

Dowson: Patience was key for us

16 April 2023 0 comments

Phil Dowson was pleased that patience prevailed in the second half and Saints got their reward. “We were a little nervous today,” said the Saints […]

Quins find their feet to finish job in style

16 April 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ………………….. 48pts Tries: Esterhuizen 36, Lynagh 40, Bassett 49, Dombrandt 52, 69; Lamb 73, Marchant 76, Baxter 80 Conversions: Smith 37, […]

Kelly to realise his dream at Newcastle

16 April 2023 0 comments

NEWCASTLE have signed Doncaster Knights back-five forward John Kelly on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old has spent the past three seasons with the Knights. “I’m […]

Pivac was Falcons first choice

9 April 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Wales boss Wayne Pivac turned down the chance of becoming Newcastle Falcons boss next season before the Premiership’s […]

Play-off run is over admits Skivington

9 April 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES George Skivington says he has stopped talking about the play-offs after Gloucester’s defeat at Newcastle in the last Premiership round left them […]

Risca cut down to make it 16 on the bounce

9 April 2023 0 comments

Division One round-up NEWBRIDGE booked their ticket to the home of Welsh rugby last weekend with a 43-35 win over Ammanford to maintain their unbeaten […]

The La Liga News: Top 5 English Football Players

26 March 2023 0 comments

Soccer is one of the most popular sports. It captures the attention of millions of fans who enjoy the match in stadiums or watch live […]

Dream Team with Andrew Foster

26 March 2023 1 comment

The Doncaster Knights and former Leeds and Newcastle Prop, chooses the best XV he’s played with or against… 1. Conor Davidson – Ishared a dressing […]

14-man Newcastle dig deep to secure victory

26 March 2023 1 comment

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle…………………….17pts Tries: Radwan 12, Obatoyinbo 63 Conversions: Connon 13, 64 Penalties: Connon 40 Gloucester ……………………12pts Tries: Blake 6, Thorley 18 Conversions: Carreras […]

Strong start, but poor finish

26 March 2023 0 comments

After a strong start to their campaign, defeat to Newcastle ended injury-ridden Gloucester’s play-off chances. They had two tries disallowed in the firsthalf, and are […]

Falcons lining up swoop for Blackett

26 March 2023 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Newcastle Falcons are the latest club to be linked with a move for former Wasps boss Lee Blackett after […]

Most-capped player Hunter announces retirement

21 March 2023 0 comments

Red Roses captain Sarah Hunter will retire after Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Scotland, bringing to an end a 19-year playing career in the sport. […]

Laycock takes over as Walder steps down

19 March 2023 1 comment

Newcastle director of rugby Dave Walder has left his position at the club less than a year after he succeeded former boss Dean Richards. Although […]

Saints set to swoop for Falcon Davison

12 March 2023 2 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Northampton have lined up former England prop Trevor Davison as a replacement for Exeter-bound Ehren Painter. The Rugby Paper understands that Saints […]

Dream Team with Jake Ilnicki

12 March 2023 0 comments

The former Canada, Eastern Suburbs, Manawatu, Newcastle, Northampton, Leeds, Seattle Seawolves, San Diego and Old Glory DC prop chooses his best XV he’s player with […]

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 […]

Graham set to swap Falcons for France

12 March 2023 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE flanker Gary Graham will join French ProD2 club Carcassonne on a two-year deal at the end of the season. Graham, 30, arrived […]

Gopperth has plenty more gas in the tank

5 March 2023 2 comments

By PAUL REES Jimmy Gopperth will be 40 in June but intends to carry on playing next season, crediting his interests off the field for […]

Peterson to miss two Premiership matches

5 March 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE lock Greg Peterson has been banned for three games, reduceable to two, after his red card for a high tackle on hooker […]

Newcastle confirm capture of Cardall

5 March 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA FORMER Wasps second row Tim Cardall’s move to Newcastle for next season has been confirmed, as revealed on Blindside last month. Cardall, 26, […]

McDonald a Falcon

26 February 2023 1 comment

FORMER Wasps lock Kiran McDonald has signed for Newcastle. The Scottish forward joined Munster in October after Wasps’ collapse on a short-term deal until January […]

Added bulk puts Barnes back in running

26 February 2023 2 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Barnes head coach Jack Heald feels his side’s much improved season is down to their shrewd front row signings that have bolstered […]

Dream Team with Glen Townson

19 February 2023 1 comment

The Bristol academy transition coach and former Sale, Sedgley Park, Bristol, Doncaster, Newcastle and Ealing lock, picks the best XV he’s played with or against… […]

Three-year deal for Falcons flier Radwan

12 February 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA WINGER Adam Radwan has signed a three-year contract extension with Newcastle. Radwan, 25, has scored 46 tries in 86 appearances, including a number […]

Cardall closing in on move to Falcons

5 February 2023 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Wasps lock Tim Cardall is heading back to the Premiership next season after his contract with Super Rugby […]

Leicester bring Brown out of the wilderness

5 February 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA LEICESTER have signed former England full-back Mike Brown on a shortterm deal, initially as cover during the Six Nations. The 37-yearold, who joined […]

Hodge extends his stay at Sandy Park

5 February 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA EXETER Chiefs full-back Josh Hodge has signed a new long-term contract with the Premiership club. The 22-year-old has scored 39 points in 37 […]

Dream Team with Peter Walton

29 January 2023 1 comment

Peter Walton, the former Scotland, Newcastle & Northampton flanker, picks the best XV he’s played with or against 1. Nick Popplewell – Apart from his […]

Twelvetrees cuts through the noise

22 January 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Bordeaux-Begles ……….. 17pts Tries: Gimbert 14, Boniface 50 Conversions: Jallibert 15, 51 Penalty: Jallibert 2 Gloucester ………………….. 26pts Tries: McGuigan 22, 64, […]

Stuart: It will be tough but we’ll do our best

15 January 2023 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Cardiff v Newcastle Today. Kick-off 1pm, Arms Park SCRUM-HALF Sam Stuart insists Newcastle haven’t given up hope of making the knockout […]

Connacht cruise into knockouts

15 January 2023 0 comments

By DARAGH SMALL Connacht …….. 61 Brive ………………. 5 ALEX Wootton scored a hat-trick as Connacht’s bonus point win secured their place in the knockout […]

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