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England is still my target – Ben Spencer

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Ben Spencer will continue to put his best foot forward – either his left or his right, it makes no odds – […]

Danny Wilson credits Jason Gilmore with improving Quins’ defence

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson has zeroed in on the influence of Jason Gilmore as the Londoners bid to shed their reputation […]

Ace Fin Smith has Northampton Saints back on right road

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Northampton Saints ….. 33pts Tries: Iyogun 4, Sleightholme 22, 62; Penalty 42, Graham 55 Conversions: Smith 5, 23, 55 Harlequins ………………….. 29pts […]

We were just blown away in second half, admits Danny Wilson

6 October 2024 0 comments

Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson was disappointed that his side let their eight-point half-time lead slip. He said: “First half we were frustrated at what […]

There’s no team we’d rather beat, says Rob Baxter

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe PREVIEW… Saracens v Exeter Chiefs Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Players may have come and gone but the big-game rivalry between Exeter […]

Juarno Augustus: I fight to stop feeling sick

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Saints fans’ favourite Juarno Augustus leaves nothing in the tank on the pitch and is close to emptying his stomach off it […]

New-look Northampton Saints still have what it takes

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Rob Wildman Northampton Saints ……30pts Tries: Coles 9, Munga 45, Hutchinson 49 Conversions: Smith 9, 45, 49 Penalties: Smith 10, 29 Drop goal: Smith […]

Phil Dowson relieved to get over line

29 September 2024 0 comments

Northampton boss Phil Dowson said “relief ” was his biggest feeling after Exeter had fought back to give Saints a late scare. He praised man-of-the-match […]

Christian Wade rolls back the years with hat-trick

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Roger Panting Bristol Bears ………………..41pts Tries: Ibitoye 1, Naulago 39, Randall 50, Malins 64, 68; Lane 72 Conversions: MacGinty 1, 50, 64, 68 Penalties: […]

Johann Van Graan backing Will Butt to take his chance in the centre

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Johann Van Graan has given Will Butt’s value to Bath a ringing endorsement after handing the 24-year-old back-to-back Premiership starts at centre […]

Minimum standards criteria must apply to all

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Do title-chasing Bath – and other top tier clubs – meet the Premiership’s own ground […]

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 […]

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. […]

Slow start for Hinckley’s promising new talent

29 September 2024 0 comments

By HANNAH BOYLE Early promise: Saints academy loanee Louis Haley HINCKLEY’S start to the season has not been what many were expecting, with the team […]

Young Guns – Tom Dye

29 September 2024 0 comments

YOUNG GUNS NORTHAMPTON & ENGLAND U18 PROP Tom Dye has the rare ability to play both sides of the scrum and sees scrummaging as by […]

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: […]

Johann Van Graan: Our impact players made a real difference

22 September 2024 0 comments

Johann van Graan praised the impact of his bench to close out the win. “It was an important start for us against a very good […]

Will Maisey pulls the strings to set Bedford Blues on right road

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Andy Hastings Bedford B …….. 45pts Tries: James 3, Worley 17, 23; James 36, Le Bourgeois 58, Cousins 79 Conversions: Maisey 4, 18, 24, […]

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, […]

NEWS EXTRA

22 September 2024 0 comments

Double injury blow for Bristol BRISTOL full-back Noah Heward will be out until the New Year after injuring his hamstring during a training session. The […]

Series 4, Episode 3: Gallagher Premiership season preview with Luther Burrell

18 September 2024 0 comments

The Gallagher Premiership returns! Can Northampton defend their title? How will Saracens fare without Owen Farrell? Will Newcastle give a better account of themselves? Ex-England […]

Dream Team with Rich Vasey

15 September 2024 0 comments

Rich Vasey, the Caldy backs/attack coach and former fly-half chooses the best XV he has played with or against… Forwards 1. Mike MacDonald – Played […]

George Furbank at the double as England lads return

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Northampton…………….. 36pts Tries: Furbank 4, 14; Smith 26, Dingwall 34, Savala 44, Haffar 52 Conversions: Smith 4, 34, Savala 44 Bedford ……………………… […]

Rusty Bath get in flow with three late tries

15 September 2024 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING Bath ……………………………… 26pts Tries: Muir 14, Hill 56, Annett 64, Pepper 71 Conversions: Russell 56, Harris 64, 71 Penalties: L Evans […]

Dan Tobin is England’s new strength & conditioning coach

8 September 2024 0 comments

Dan Tobin has been appointed as England’s new strength and conditioning coach following the departures of Aled Walters and Tom Tombleson.

Leinster make Saints pay for their errors

8 September 2024 0 comments

By Tom Vickers Northampton …26pts Tries: Ramm 4, Smith 41, Glister 57, Graham 67 Conversions: Savala 4, 41, 57 Leinster………… 54pts Tries: Penny 14, McCarthy […]

Tommy Freeman: England will be ready for All Blacks

1 September 2024 0 comments

Tommy Freeman has November 2 circled in his diary and has urged England to make home advantage count against the All Blacks on that day.

Bayonne centre Manu Tuilagi to miss start of season

1 September 2024 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi will miss the start of the upcoming Top 14 season for new club Bayonne after breaking his hand.

Phil Dowson says Northampton Saints must forget Courtney Lawes

1 September 2024 0 comments

Northampton boss Phil Dowson has told his squad to get used to life without Courtney Lawes in a hurry ahead of their Premiership defence.

Cavalry comes to rescue for Bath

1 September 2024 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING Bath ……………………………… 24pts Tries: Emens 12, Spandler 21, Coetzee 42, Offiah 46 Conversions: Burns 5 McCarthy 25, 38 Munster ……………………….. 21pts […]

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 […]

Dream Team – JJ Hanrahan

25 August 2024 0 comments

JJ Hanrahan, the Munster, Northampton, Clermont, Dragons, and Connacht fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. David Kilcoyne – I […]

Logan double puts Blues on the right track

25 August 2024 0 comments

REUBEN Logan’s double ensured Bedford Blues made a victorious start to their pre-season schedule in a battling contest against Blackheath.

Saracens agree deal for Braley

25 August 2024 0 comments

SARACENS have signed former Northampton Saints scrum-half Callum Braley on a short-term contract. The 30-year-old joins on a three-month deal to cover for Gareth Simpson, […]

I want that winner’s medal this time around

25 August 2024 0 comments

Jon Newcombe talks to Bath back rower Miles Reid as he prepares for the new Prem season Miles Reid is saving space on his mantlepiece […]

Youngsters were quick to take their chances

25 August 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock caught up with England U18s assistant and backs coach Will Parkin Reaching out: Noah Caluori scores for England against Georgia PICTURE: Getty Images […]

Chapman moves up at Northampton

11 August 2024 0 comments

PREMIERSHIP champions Northampton have appointed Julia Chapman as Mark Darbon’s successor as chief executive. She will begin her new role in November. Chapman, the current […]

DREAM TEAM

11 August 2024 0 comments

STUART CORSAR, THE FORMER SCOTLAND A, GLASGOW, ROTHERHAM & DONCASTER PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Tom Smith – […]

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.

Ex-Leicester Tigers centre Guy Porter retires at 27

4 August 2024 0 comments

Former Leicester Tigers and England centre Guy Porter has retired from rugby at the age of 27 after suffering issues around concussion.

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.

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.

Gustard urges RFU to ditch overseas player ban

28 July 2024 0 comments

and Kieran Brookes has done really well since he has been with Toulon and now moves to Perpignan. “I think it is beneficial. You are […]

The Bears blueprint: Go and play without fear

28 July 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES ON HOW BRISTOL HEAD COACH PAT LAM PLANS TO GUIDE THE WEST COUNTRY OUTFIT BACK TO THE TOP Class act: Steven Luatua in […]

CRAIG WRIGHT

28 July 2024 0 comments

YOUNG GUNS NORTHAMPTON & ENGLAND U20 HOOKER Having concluded his time in the England U20s setup with a World Championship medal, Craig Wright is now […]

Northampton start new Premiership season with clash against Bath

26 July 2024 0 comments

Bristol to host Bath in first Premiership game at Principality Stadium. Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton will kick off the new domestic campaign against Bath in […]

Freeman: We left with NZ respect

21 July 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Tommy Freeman flew out of New Zealand on Monday morning beaten but not bowed claiming England had won the respect of the […]

England going in the right direction

21 July 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK If we measure England from the time Steve Borthwick took over as head coach to where we are […]

New Northampton logo looks like a marketing ploy

21 July 2024 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] IAM Northamptonshire born and bred, played rugby for […]

High-risk blitz puts England in charge

14 July 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK There’s nothing not to like about England’s blitz defence. It’s bold, gutsy, and good to see because it […]

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