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Tweedy’s aiming high for Archers

9 February 2025 0 comments

■By CONOR MCLARNON UNDER the leadership of flanker Nathan Tweedy, Nottingham are hungry to achieve their best finish in the Championship since the 2012-13 season. […]

Smith off to Nevers

9 February 2025 0 comments

SECOND row George Smith has left Northampton to join French ProD2 side Nevers. The 24-yearold joined Saints last summer, having been part of the NFL […]

Relief as new owners take charge at Cornish Pirates

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Dan Hiscocks and his Cornish Pirates teammates shared a sigh of relief when news broke this week that their club had been […]

Andy Robinson impressed by Alfie Barbeary revival

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Bath’s head academy coach Andy Robinson attributes Bath’s hard-fought 21-7 Premiership Cup win at Bedford at the end of November as the […]

Six Nations: Wales find reasons to hope but it’s a walk in the park for France

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher France………………………….. 43pts Tries: Attissogbe 18, 33; Bielle-Biarrey 23, 41; Marchand 55, Gailleton 68, Alldritt 78 Conversions: Ramos 19, 24, 34, 42 Wales […]

Jack Bracken: One challenge was to do some Irish dancing

2 February 2025 0 comments

Jack Bracken – England U20 & Saracens Winger With my dad being born in Dublin, it made Thursday night’s win even more special. He’s very […]

Stop giving No.9s so much protection

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Welcome to the 2025 Six Nations, and, unfortunately, a new abomination of a law trial […]

Jimmy Martin and Tommy Mathews combine for Coventry

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Paul Smith Coventry ………..76pts Tries: Maunder 3, Hitchcock 15, 72; Tiueti 20, Martin 32, 38, 50; Biggs 59, 66; Barton 78, 80 Conversions: Mathews […]

Exeter Chiefs are made to work hard by battling Hartpury

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Hartpury ………… 14pts Tries: Austin 19, Short 80 Conversions: Chamberlain 20, 80 Exeter …………….36pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 7, 46; Frost 13, 36, E […]

Queensland stars leave Bristol Bears with red faces

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Roger Panting Bristol ……………. 21pts Tries: Bazalgette 18, Lahiff 31, Ramply 69 Conversions: Bazalgette 18, 31, 69 Reds………………..82pts Tries: Asiata 6, McReight 10, 27, […]

Harry Beddall: Tommy Reffell is my inspiration

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Wales U20 captain Harry Beddall has revealed how he is taking inspiration from Test star Tommy Reffell. Beddall plays in the same […]

16-try Georgia start as they mean to go on in the Rugby Europe Championship

2 February 2025 0 comments

Richard Cockerill’s Georgia got off to a flying start in Pool A with a 16-try win against Switzerland in Tbilisi. The defending champions and competition […]

Bill Sweeney needs to run game for the good of us all

2 February 2025 0 comments

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney is head of English Rugby not England Rugby. His strategy is to make the England teams successful and to fill Twickenham […]

Well said, Martin! Give him a medal…

2 February 2025 0 comments

THE public prints have been full of dire predictions about the BBC and its future as a Six Nations broadcaster. These doom-laden prophecies will probably […]

Six Nations casualties would put on quite a match

2 February 2025 0 comments

The one certainty about the Six Nations is that not all those who came under starter’s orders this weekend will be in one piece when […]

Billingham’s amateurs work like the professionals

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Dan Robertshaw As one of the only fully amateur teams in National 2 North, Billingham care about more than just results. Every player pays […]

Poole leads the way for Titans

2 February 2025 0 comments

■ By CHRIS COLLYER TENACIOUS back row Zak Poole became Rotherham Titans’ joint highest all-time try scorer last weekend landing his 50th try against Dings […]

Why can’t we apply the laws fairly?

2 February 2025 0 comments

Rugby Matters – A weekly look at the game’s other talking points, By Brendan Gallagher You can blow a mental gasket trying to get your head […]

Harlequins are looking to get back to basics in the PWR

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Dan Robertshaw Harlequins are aiming for a top-two finish in the PWR having bounced back from last season’s disappointing seventh-place finish with an all-action […]

Tom’s penalty on top victory Putts seal for Albion

2 February 2025 0 comments

National League 1 ■By GREG ROBSON Leicester L ……. 17pts Tries: Taylor 27, Sterland 39, Satala 44 Conversion: Bouchier 45 Penalties: 0 Drop goals: 0 […]

Visitors hold edge in closest contest

2 February 2025 0 comments

■ By ABI BENCE Worthing………………25 Canterbury…………..29 CANTERBURY just did enough to take the honours in what proved to be a great game of rugby. This […]

Sam’s the man to play Hoppers hero

2 February 2025 0 comments

■ By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield Tigers….27 Preston G……………..34 HOPPERS’ debut hero Sam Freeman snatched a dramatic late win in a nine-try thriller at Dore Moor. […]

Young Guns – Ralph McEachran

2 February 2025 0 comments

By Dan Robertshaw Sale Sharks academy prop Ralph McEachran is hoping to follow in the footsteps of young loosehead Asher Opoku-Fordjour and establish himself as […]

Hartpury give the edge to L’borough

2 February 2025 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY ■ By TOM JEFFREYS LOUGHBOROUGH put one hand on the league trophy as Bath fell to defeat against Hartpury. It was going to […]

Cinderford banking on youthful return

2 February 2025 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK CINDERFORD prop James Elliott has been impressed by the standard of National Two West claiming several sides would hold their own in […]

It’s important to enjoy the journey

2 February 2025 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Jim Evans, below, the forwards coach at Harlequins Academy What was your playing background and how did you […]

Saracens sign up Clarke

2 February 2025 0 comments

RUGBY NEWS SARACENS have signed hooker Eoghan Clarke from Munster to replace Kapeli Pifeleti, who has left the club to join French second-tier side Provence. […]

Aso brace helps Wild Knights maintain unbeaten start to season

2 February 2025 0 comments

JAPAN ROUND-UP VINCE Aso scored a brace of tries as Saitama Wild Knights continued their spotless start to the Japan Rugby League One season with […]

Morse to focus on senior game

2 February 2025 0 comments

■By SIMON THOMAS WHEN the Wales U20s squad for the Six Nations was announced, one notable omission was the name Morgan Morse. He’s one of […]

England U20s relishing Ireland challenge in Six Nations opener – Tom Burrow

30 January 2025 0 comments

By Dan Robertshaw England U20s captain Tom Burrow has heralded the professionalism shown by his teammates in the build-up to their Six Nations opener against […]

Rob Howley stays with Wales but no room for Alex King

26 January 2025 0 comments

Rob Howley will resume his role of Wales attack coach in the Six Nations with Alex King taking no part. King, 50, was appointed by […]

Maro Itoje wants to get into mind of England team-mates

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Maro Itoje is aiming to get into the heads of his squad at England training camp ahead of their Six Nations opener […]

Ben O’Keefe not to Michael Cheika’s liking

26 January 2025 0 comments

Michael Cheika hit out at the appointment of New Zealand referee Ben O’Keefe after his side were leapfrogged in the table by Gloucester. Leicester’s head […]

Rob Baxter on a high as Exeter Chiefs get in groove

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Mark Stevens It’s taken a while, but Exeter have finally found their spark, turning a season of frustration and underperformance into one brimming with […]

Cassius Cleaves delivers last-gasp knockout for Harlequins

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Cassius Cleaves, a name destined to top the bill, scorched in for a late try to keep Quins well in the mix […]

Phil Dowson – There were times we could have turned the screw

26 January 2025 0 comments

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson said: “Heartbreaking experiences like this will stand us in good stead in the long run. “There were times in […]

Do the right thing, Bill Beaumont, and tell Bill Sweeney to be on his way

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Nick Cain Bill Beaumont has a duty to advise Bill Sweeney that his tenure as RFU chief executive is over, rather than face […]

Fit-again Bristol Bear Noah Heward aiming to finish season in style

26 January 2025 0 comments

Bristol Bears vs Newcastle Falcons – Match Preview By Jon Newcombe Today. Kick-off 3pm, Ashton Gate Fit-again Noah Heward goes into today’s game against Newcastle […]

Adam Radwan’s southern move is no surprise

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Chris Hewett Farewell then, Adam Radwan. One of the brighter, sparkier wings to emerge in English club rugby over the last few years, the […]

Justin Tipuric rolls back years as Ospreys cruise home

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Roger Panting Justin Tipuric rolled back the years to celebrate a rare outing as captain with a man-of-the-match performance as Ospreys produced their best […]

Muddy waters getting muddier

26 January 2025 0 comments

The baffling case of Samu Kerevi’s 20-minute red card during Australia’s romp in Cardiff two months ago provides a stark insight into rugby’s capacity for […]

James Fish steps in to make certain for Bedford Blues

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Victor Bull Leading the way: Tommy Herman in the build up to scoring Bedford’s opening score PICTURES: Ryan Robinson Bedford Blues strengthened their grip […]

Ealing Trailfinders swoop for 12 tries to sink Cornish Pirates

26 January 2025 0 comments

By William Gupwell Ealing …………… 84pts Tries: Montgomery 5, 7, 36; Reid 18, Wilson 24, De Wee 26, Harris 39, 50; Davis 58, 78; Bridge […]

Hosts pay the penalty in narrowest of contests

26 January 2025 0 comments

■By JON MEADOWS Birmingham M 32pts Tries: Pogson 4, Adderley-Jones 21, Dawes 49, Taylor 67 Conversions: Jolly 5, 50,68 Plymouth ……….33pts Penalties: Jolly 39, 54 […]

Riley hopes milestone is just start of celebrations

26 January 2025 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Onre club legend: Sedgley Park centre Matt Riley SEDGLEY Park stalwart Matt Riley brought up a remarkable 450 club appearances last weekend […]

Skipper Ali vows to turn around Hull’s recent slide

26 January 2025 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Record man: Hull centre Ali Heard HULL captain Ali Heard has been left frustrated as his side have traded places with local […]

Luctonians are ready to cut loose as they aim for top four

26 January 2025 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK On the attack: Luctonians winger Charlie Grimes LUCTONIANS winger Charlie Grimes takes huge pride in being part of the league’s best defence […]

Lightning Leia sets sights on glory with Scotland

26 January 2025 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By CHRIS COLLYER LEIA Brebner-Holden made her first start for Loughborough Lightning this season and now hopes to further impress the Scotland selectors […]

Bury boys are good -but boss wants to see more

26 January 2025 0 comments

By ED MARRIAGE Colchester……. 34pts Bury St Ed’s…….55pts Lift-off: Bury’s Dan Donovan claims a lineout and, right, Colchester No.8 Ashton Webb goes over for the […]

England need to focus on playing the full 80 during the Six Nations

26 January 2025 0 comments

By Jeff Probyn – A Front row view on the game So Steve Borthwick has decided that his England team need to start the games […]

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