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Meg Jones: Depth and competition is what fuels the Red Roses

31 March 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little […]

Cam Winnett sets his sights on winning back Wales place

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Cam Winnett admits he was “gutted” and “hurt” to be left out of Wales’ Six Nations squad but the Cardiff full-back says […]

Danny Wilson keen to keep Leigh Halfpenny at Harlequins

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Leigh Halfpenny will be hanging around The Stoop a lot longer if Danny Wilson gets his way having described the veteran fullback […]

Bath 47-28 Harlequins: Bath give Quins a lesson in finishing

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Bath ……………………………… 47pts Tries: Cokanasiga 3, Hill 8, Molony 19, Muir 21, 37; Ojomoh 52, van Wyk 64 Conversions: Russell 9, 20, […]

We must keep our foot down – Christian Wade

30 March 2025 0 comments

Christian Wade scored his seventh Premiership try hat-trick, a record, to help lift Gloucester back into the play-off positions. The England wing, who joined Gloucester […]

RFU must prioritise return of promotion to Premiership

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week In defeat, defiance. For supporters of the incumbent RFU administration who voted for the retention […]

I’m prepared to rip anything up to improve – Hunter

30 March 2025 0 comments

By PAUL REES NEW Exeter head coach Rob Hunter says he has taken charge at the right time even though the Chiefs are enduring their […]

‘It wasn’t meant to be a tea party…’

30 March 2025 0 comments

DOUG Smith, team manager of the 1971 Lions and therefore a rugby man of substance, was blunt in his assessment of his opponents on that […]

Cooper urges U18s to throw off shackles

30 March 2025 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK AHEAD of the U18s Women’s Six Nations, England head coach James Cooper is urging his side to take the shackles off and […]

URC: Play-offs are still on cards for Scarlets after Welsh derby win over Ospreys

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Roger Panting Scarlets …………..38 pts Tries: Murray 20, Penalty 33, Fifita 39, Roberts 44 James 50, Plumtree 61 Conversions: Lloyd 44, 50, 61 Ospreys […]

URC: George Horne leads the way for Glasgow Warriors

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Luke Jarmyn Glasgow………. 42 Lions………………. 0 George Horne became Glasgow Warriors’ record try-scorer as the Scottish side gave the Scotstoun faithful plenty to celebrate […]

Championship: Rampaging Ealing Trailfinders destroy Nottingham

30 March 2025 0 comments

By William Gupwell Ealing ……………..82pts Tries: Collins 6, 26, 30, 68; Dykes 11, Stronge 19, 42; Bird-Tulloch 37, 45; Buckley 62, 72; Hampson 77 Conversions: […]

Leeds Tykes are looking set for promotion to National One

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Tom Kelly Leeds Tykes lock Jake Brady says his side are feeling good mentally as they aim to secure promotion to National One. With […]

Camborne prepare for Clifton showdown

30 March 2025 0 comments

■By CHRIS COLLYER CAMBORNE flyer Alex Ducker has been scoring some vital tries in his bid to take the club “where it’s never been before” […]

Harrison Sims: Every game Tonbridge Juddians play is like a cup final

30 March 2025 0 comments

By George Wellbelove Tonbridge Juddians are in pole position in the race for promotion to National One but face stiff competition as the end of […]

That’s a bit harsh on Colin

30 March 2025 0 comments

IT can be cruel what distinguished former internationals get remembered for and there is a case in point this week with the passing, aged 82, […]

U13 Boys

30 March 2025 0 comments

IN the absence of a trophy, a handful of outstanding young talent emerged from the Rosslyn Park U13s tournaments with unbeaten records. In Friday’s junior […]

King Edward’s too strong for Cheltenham

30 March 2025 0 comments

U18 Vase Top of the form: King Edward’s School KING Edward’s School fought relentlessly to secure a marginal victory over Cheltenham College to win the […]

Peter Symonds in unstoppable form

30 March 2025 0 comments

U18 Girls Debut delight: Peter Symonds’ College PETER Symonds College put their demons behind them to win their first ever girls U18 Rosslyn Park National […]

I like playing open, fast and attractive rugby

30 March 2025 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Lieutenant Colonel Tim Osman, below, head coach of senior men’s Army Rugby What is your playing background and […]

Cardiff Met’s shock for Bath

30 March 2025 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY ■By BEN JAYCOCK BUCS Super Rugby entered the quarter-finals phase this week with sixth seeds Cardiff Met causing the biggest upset by beating […]

Super Rugby Pacific: Ardie Savea leads the way to trounce Crusaders

30 March 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Moana Pasifika beat serial tournament winners the Crusaders for the first time in their history as talisman Ardie Savea produced another inspirational […]

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney survives vote of no confidence at Special General Meeting

28 March 2025 0 comments

For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as little as 14p a […]

Simon Halliday’s blast: The RFU keeps ignoring the Championship

23 March 2025 1 comment

By Nick Cain Simon Halliday has slammed the proposed loan bail-out for Newcastle Falcons, the Premiership’s basement club, and the continued lockdown on promotion-relegation. Halliday […]

Pat Lam says his focus is on Bristol Bears amid Wales rumours

23 March 2025 0 comments

Pat Lam insists he remains focused on his “massive job” at Bristol Bears after emerging as the bookies’ favourite to become Wales head coach. “It’s […]

Phil Vickery: Ellis Genge has been a real beauty

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Ellis Genge has been praised for his leading role in helping lay the foundations for England’s Six Nations resurgence. World Cup winner […]

Harlequins boss Danny Wilson: Resting our stars worked

23 March 2025 0 comments

Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson was delighted his decision to rest three returning England squad members paid dividends. “Last season we put too much pressure […]

Rob Baxter planning for next season for Exeter Chiefs

23 March 2025 0 comments

Rob Baxter said Exeter’s second coaching shake-up of the season had nothing to do with the heavy Premiership Cup final defeat to Bath last Sunday. […]

Injuries to big names won’t stop Bath, says Johann van Graan

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Johann van Graan has batted away suggestions that Premiership leaders Bath will have to adapt their power-based game plan after losing Ollie […]

Ambitious Will Porter keen to show he deserves to start for Harlequins

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Will Porter is dreaming of following some of his team-mates on the senior international stage. But the scrum-half admits he first needs […]

Dream Team – Come Joussain

23 March 2025 0 comments

COME JOUSSAIN, THE LEICESTER AND FORMER NOTTINGHAM, STADE FRANCAIS & CARCASSONNE LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… Forwards 1. Nicky […]

British and Irrish Lions facing Pacific Island side is a terrific move that will spread the love

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Chris Hewett A few weeks ago, this column reached the startling conclusion that despite masses of evidence to the contrary, the words “rugby” and […]

United Rugby Championship: Super-sub Scott Wilson grabs late winner for Ulster

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Luke Jarmyn Dragons …………30pts Tries: Owen 1, Anderson 20, Williams 34 Conversions: Reed 1, 21, 35 Penalties: Reed 14, 47, 63 Ulster …………… 34pts […]

United Rugby Championship: Stormers too good for gallant Scarlets

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Roger Panting Scarlets ………… 17pts Tries: Mee 29, Nicholas 48 Conversions: Lloyd 29, 48 Penalty: Lloyd 68 Stormers ………..29pts Tries: Loader 13, Fourie 16, […]

United Rugby Championship: Ospreys hold on in ‘crazy match’ against Connacht

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Ospreys ……………………….. 43pts Tries: Giles 16, 32; Hardy 34, Kasende 36, 57; Walsh 44 Conversions: Edwards 17, 33, 35, 37, 45 Penalty: […]

United Rugby Championship: Harri Millard snatches it for Cardiff

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Roger Panting Cardiff ……………20pts Tries: Donnell 21, Millard 63 Conversions: Sheedy 21, 63 Penalties: Sheedy 31, 50 Lions………………. 17pts Tries: Ntlabakanye 11, F Horn […]

United Rugby Championship: Slack Edinburgh let it slip

23 March 2025 0 comments

Benetton………. 21 Edinburgh…….. 18 By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh’s play-off prospects were dealt a major blow by Alessandro Izekor’s late breakaway try to move the Italians […]

United Rugby Championship: David Kriel hits the target for Bulls

23 March 2025 0 comments

Bulls……………… 21 Leinster…………20 By Sam Jackson David Kriel’s last-gasp penalty ended Leinster’s unbeaten URC record as the Bulls edged a tight contest in Pretoria. From […]

United Rugby Championship: Glasgow Warriors have to dig deep against Munster

23 March 2025 0 comments

Glasgow………..28 Munster………..25 By Bryn Palmer Glasgow remain on track for a home quarter-final playoff but had to dig deep from 25-14 down with 15 minutes […]

United Rugby Championship: Siya Kolisi double sees Sharks edge past Zebre in thriller

23 March 2025 0 comments

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi scored two tries as the Sharks edged a nine-try thriller at Kings Park. Kolisi finished off several forward drives to open […]

Three PWR titles in a row makes fine finale for Sean Lynn at Gloucester-Hartpury

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Zoe Aldcroft hailed her trailblazers after Gloucester-Hartpury secured an unprecedented ‘three-peat’ last Sunday to wave legendary head coach Sean Lynn off in […]

Laughton signed the best

23 March 2025 0 comments

NEVER in the once troubled conflict between the codes can anyone have made life so uncomfortably hot for the RFU and WRU than a plumbing […]

We need to be more precise, says Exeter Chiefs captain Jack Yeandle

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Mark Stevens After a season that has fallen short of the lofty standards set in previous campaigns, Exeter Chiefs club captain Jack Yeandle believes […]

Hartpury 29-26 Bedford Blues: That was a step back for us, says Joey Conway

23 March 2025 0 comments

By William Bull Hartpury ………………………. 29pts Tries: Davies 2, Austin 16, 37; Holliday 50 Conversions: Bazalgette 3, 17, 51 Penalty: Bazalgette 13 Bedford ……………………….. 26pts […]

Morgan Passman in place to steal it for Chinnor in a thriller

23 March 2025 0 comments

Caldy …………. Tries: Robinson 33, Bedlow 66 Conversions: Barker 33, 77 Penalties: Barker 10, 39, 54 Chinnor ………… 24pts Tries: Goss 12, Hughes 57, Passman […]

Richard Cockerill: Georgia deserve a shot at the Six Nations

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Richard Cockerill feels his Georgia side have earned the right to face Wales in a Six Nations play-off match after winning their […]

Brendan Gallagher: Switzerland precision too sharp for Germany

23 March 2025 0 comments

Rugby Matters – A weekly look at the game’s other talking points by Brendan Gallagher Amid the torrent of international rugby last weekend, I caught […]

Wallace finally take the top prize

23 March 2025 0 comments

ALL good things come to those who wait. The Ulster Schools Cup is normally listed as the world’s second oldest rugby competition behind the Hospitals […]

Hamish Ferguson wants strong finish for Bishop’s Stortford to put a gloss on a tough year

23 March 2025 0 comments

By Ciara Fearn Bishop’s Stortford lock Hamish Ferguson is optimistic his team can produce a strong finish to a difficult season in National One. While […]

Dale celebrate a magnificent seven

23 March 2025 0 comments

nBy EDWIN WILLIAMS Wharfedale……….. 44 Lymm……………………27 WHARFEDALE scored a magnificent seven tries to beat Lymm in a cracking encounter. There was some fast open rugby […]

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