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Lee Blackett building next generation

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe England A attack coach Lee Blackett is convinced it won’t be long before several of the players on show against Australia A […]

Terrific Rotherham Titans celebrate toughest triumph

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Joe Barnes Taylor Sedgley Park .30 Rotherham ……35 Rotherham secured a bonus-point victory in a tough tussle against Sedgley Tigers. Titans opened the scoring […]

Hayes holds his nerve at the death

10 November 2024 0 comments

■By DAVID BEDDOWS Rotherham …………. 18 Plymouth ……………. 17 A LAST-GASP penalty from Lloyd Hayes snatched an unlikely victory for Rotherham against a shell-shocked Plymouth. […]

Biarritz was truly a baptism of fire

10 November 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DAVID McILWAINE THE FORMER ULSTER, BRISTOL, DONCASTER & LEEDS FULL-BACK On the run: David McIlwaine playing for Bristol against Rotherham PICTURE: Media […]

It is important to develop core skills

3 November 2024 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Andy Davies, below, head coach at Lymm RFC Why did you get into coaching rugby and what has […]

Hayes makes hay as the sun shines on Titans

27 October 2024 0 comments

By JON MEADOWS B Moseley …….. 19pts Tries: Edwards 43, Porter 72, Brough 80 Conversions: Jolly 44, 73 Rotherham T … 30pts Tries: Cooke 28, […]

Rogers inspires shock win for the visitors

20 October 2024 0 comments

Rotherham T . 34 Bishop’s S ……. 45 By DAVID BEDDOWS BISHOP’S Stortford sprung one of the surprises of the National One season to become […]

In-form Fylde flanker Toby has Tykes in his sights

20 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Aiming high: Fylde flanker Toby Harrison AFTER derailing their title pursuit last season, in-form Fylde are chomping at the bit ahead of […]

Titans put lid on Lions first-half control

13 October 2024 0 comments

■By HENRY WILLIAMS Leicester L …… 17 Rotherham T . 34 ROTHERHAM turned around a half-time deficit to secure a fifth victory and keep pressure […]

Biljon brings Championship experience to Titans’ squad

13 October 2024 0 comments

■By CIARA FEARN Boss: Harvey Biljon ROTHERHAM Titans director of rugby Harvey Biljon is enjoying the challenges and excitement that come with transitioning from a […]

Proud Tyke Brady looking to lead club’s new glory bid

13 October 2024 0 comments

■By HANNAH BOYLE Taking charge: Tykes star Jake Brady WHILE all players wear their club shirts with pride, there are few as proud as Leeds […]

I put in three good shots on Jonah Lomu

6 October 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY JOHN DUDLEY THE FORMER ROTHERHAM & NORTH OF ENGLAND LOCK/BACK ROW Take that: John Dudley celebrates Rotherham’s famous play-off victory against Bedford […]

Okafor calls the shots to put Titans in charge

6 October 2024 0 comments

■By DAVID BEDDOWS Rotherham T .. 45pts Tries: Okafor 19, 28, 35, Bustin 44, Kivalu 60 Conversions: Hayes 19, 35, 44, 60 Penalties: Hayes 22, […]

Honey’s sweet success as Rams put Sale in their place

6 October 2024 0 comments

▄By HANNAH BOYLE A HUNDRED years on from Rams‘ first ever match, they sat top of National One going into the fifth week of fixtures. […]

Dogs bite back to deny the Titans

29 September 2024 0 comments

■ By GARETH DANIELS Sale FC………………… 21 Rotherham T ……… 17 SALE FC secured victory over Rotherham to bounce back from last week’s first defeat […]

Rotherham Titans put down a marker after haul by Hayes

22 September 2024 0 comments

By David Beddows Rotherham T . 48 Esher …………….. 19 Rotherham overcame a spirited display from Esher to extend their winning start to three matches. […]

Pre-season will stand Rosslyn Park in good stead, says Kieran Power

22 September 2024 0 comments

By Chris Collyer Despite coming up short against Richmond after a last-minute drop goal by Lewis Dennett, Rosslyn Park’s director of rugby Kieran Power believes […]

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 […]

Titans live up to their billing in rout

15 September 2024 0 comments

■By NICK JONES Darlington MP…….28 Rotherham T ………45 ON a lovely day for open expansive rugby, which is usually the perfect recipe for a Mowden […]

Posa keeping grounded but Sheff look to lay a platform

15 September 2024 1 comment

■By TOM KELLY SHEFFIELD head coach Anthony Posa admits his side are “just going a game at a time” amid suggestions they could battle for […]

Titans lay a marker down with gritty win over Park

8 September 2024 0 comments

Rotherham T .. 31 Rosslyn Park.. 21 ■ By DAVID BEDDOWS NEWLY-promoted Rotherham Titans hit the ground running by taking the scalp of fancied Rosslyn […]

National League One sides show superiority in pre-season games

18 August 2024 0 comments

Newly promoted Rotherham Titans proved they are a force to be reckoned with this season with a dominant win over Leeds Tykes.

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 – […]

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 […]

DREAMTEAM

21 July 2024 0 comments

Gareth Steenson, the former Exeter Chiefs, Cornish Pirates & Rotherham fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Brett Sturgess –Solid […]

I’d love to see a proper derby

30 June 2024 0 comments

Steve Hill puts the questions to Garry Law, below, the head coach at Darlington Mowden Park RFC Why did you get into coaching rugby and […]

We’ve had brilliant seasons in Croatia

16 June 2024 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Anthony Posa, below, head coach of Sheffield RUFC and the Croatia National XVs and 7s teams […]

Northampton’s brilliant trio are leaving the club in the best hands

9 June 2024 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER You don’t always get what you deserve in sport, not least when it comes to the send-off you dream of, but Courtney Lawes, […]

Northey leaving Liverpool

2 June 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Liverpool St Helens are on the lookout for a new head coach after Andy Northey’s decision to step down from the role […]

Jennings looking for new challenge

26 May 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Still only 28, Rory Jennings is seeking the seventh full-time contract of his nomadic career after being released by Newcastle. By his […]

Blues coach role for Cruse

19 May 2024 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON hooker Tom Cruse will join the coaching team at Bedford when he retires at the end of the season. The 35-year-old, right, announced his […]

Dream Team with Alex Loney

12 May 2024 0 comments

The former Leicester, Nottingham, Avignon, Rotherham and Fylde hooker, now head coach of Fylde & Lancashire, chooses the best XV he has played with or […]

Imbalance of northern sides may push up travel costs

12 May 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK DESPITE his side being shifted back to National Two North, Chester fourth official Martin Buck said it doesn’t solve the bigger problem […]

Titans time their run to perfection and finish with the lion’s share

12 May 2024 0 comments

Following Rotherham‘s late run to secure the National Two North title, Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of our reporters to select The Rugby Paper’s Team […]

I’d love to coach at top level, says Biljon

5 May 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE It is one of rugby’s cruel ironies that Harvey Biljon, who has transformed the careers of so many players, is still waiting […]

We had belief in our ability

5 May 2024 0 comments

Mark Stevens talks to Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson as he embarks on a new chapter away from Sandy Park IN THE heart of Exeter, […]

Delighted to see Titans stand tall

5 May 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER There are some teams you grow particularly attached to over the decades […]

Falcons face battle to break their duck

28 April 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Time is running out for Newcastle as they seek to avoid joining Rotherham and London Welsh as clubs who finished a Premiership […]

I want to get the best out of every individual

28 April 2024 0 comments

COACH TO COACH Former Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill puts the questions to Scott Barrow, the head coach at Sedgley Park Tigers Why did you get […]

It’s title delight for the Titans!

28 April 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham……..26pts Rotherham T….40pts Rotherham Titans are the champions! On a day to remember, the South Yorkshire side took the title with this […]

Titans go top with one game to play

21 April 2024 0 comments

National 2 North By DAVID BEDDOWS Sheffield T……..14pts Rotherham T….36pts PROMOTION contenders Rotherham Titans overcame a strong challenge from neighbours Sheffield Tigers to move to […]

Rotherham know they have edge on Leeds in title race

21 April 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK The last two rounds of action have given Rotherham Titans the advantage in the National Two North title race as rivals Leeds […]

Fylde knock Tykes off the top spot

14 April 2024 0 comments

By STUART McCRACKEN Fylde……………………. 18 Leeds Tykes……….. 15 FYLDE put a dent in Leeds Tykes promotion charge with a win in their last home game […]

Lucky 13 at home as Titans run riot

14 April 2024 0 comments

By DAVID BEDDOWS Rotherham T….67pts Preston G………..20pts PROMOTION contenders Rotherham Titans ended the season unbeaten at home in style, scoring ten tries to cap a […]

Fylde at risk of being left behind in tough group

14 April 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Fylde have failed to live up to last season’s second-place finish, with the Lancashire outfit languishing in fifth and hooker Ben Gregory […]

Tykes taking nothing for granted in tough run-in

7 April 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK National Two North pacesetters Leeds Tykes face a difficult run-in to get over the line and return to the third tier, but […]

Cruse, 35, announces retirement

7 April 2024 0 comments

Grateful: Northampton‘s Tom Cruse NORTHAMPTON hooker Tom Cruse will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. The 35-year-old has spent nine years […]

Yorkshire rugby has been shafted

31 March 2024 0 comments

YORKSHIRE rugby won the 1987 County Championship with England inter nationals such as Peter Winterbotom, Rob Andrew and Rory Underwood. Yet Premiership ring fencing means […]

Ionians face tough battle to avoid the drop

31 March 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS Hull Ionians have three games left to make up a five point deficit and extend their 22-year stay in the National Leagues. […]

Okafor at the death has Tykes stunned!

24 March 2024 0 comments

Rotherham T….32pts Leeds Tykes…..26pts By DAVID BEDDOWS Triumph: Lloyd Hayes puts John Okafor in for a try for Rotherham. Below, Jack Townend and Jack Bergmanas […]

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