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This was acid test, admits George Skivington

6 October 2024 0 comments

Gloucester boss George Skivington defended his side’s attack minded game-plan, labelling this an “acid-test”. He said: “It was always going to be a challenge. You […]

Heartbreak for Dragons as Sharks snatch win

6 October 2024 0 comments

By SIMON THOMAS Dragons …………. 30pts Tries: Basham 18, Coleman 27, Williams 38, Carter 55 Conversions: Evans 19, 39 Penalties: Evans 3, Reed 59 Sharks […]

Alex Lozowski puts the boot into Sale Sharks

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Saracens …………………….. 45pts Tries: Elliott 52, Daly 63, 80+5; George 70 Conversions: Lozowski 53, 80+6 Penalties: Lozowski 10, 27, 36, 43, 46, […]

Concern over George Ford as he waits for scan on thigh

29 September 2024 0 comments

Sale medics revealed George Ford was taken off to prevent further damage after his thigh injury and are waiting nervously on scan results. Fly-half Ford, […]

Connacht launch incredible second half comeback to down the Sharks

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Matt Couch Connacht overturned a 20-point half-time deficit to clinch a five-try victory to go third in the table. First Half They dominated the […]

Eben Etzebeth has final word as Springboks claim crown

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock South Africa ……………….. 48pts Tries: Fassi 8, 33; du Toit 14, 73, Kolbe 38, Marx 69, Kriel 77 Conversions: Hendrikse 9, 15, […]

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, […]

Speedster Cleaves finishes the job in Italy

15 September 2024 0 comments

■ By JOHN WILKINS Benetton………..14pts Tries: Lynagh 52, Izekor 78 Conversions: Marin 53, 79 Harlequins …….19pts Tries: Els 7, Jibulu 35, Cleaves 62 Conversions: J […]

Schoolboy mates working as a team

15 September 2024 0 comments

Steve Hill puts the questions to Chris Briers and Al Loney, joint head coaches at Fylde Why did you get into coaching rugby and how […]

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.

LETTER: Finn Russell third choice for 2021 British & Irish Lions

1 September 2024 0 comments

How can Jeremy Guscott claim Finn Russell was the No.1 fly-half selection after the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa?

Rocky start for Sharks as Connacht enjoy their day in the sun

1 September 2024 0 comments

■ By LUKE JARMYN Connacht ………. 21pts Tries: Conversions: Tierney-Martin 18, Oliver 37, B Murphy 76 Carty 19, 38, Forde 77 Sale Sharks ……. 5pts […]

Caldy make Sharks work hard for their victory

25 August 2024 0 comments

By John Lyon Caldy ……………. 24pts Tries: Penalty 20, Rushton 31, Mitchell 44, Booth 46 Conversions: Barker 44 Sale Sharks … 42pts Tries: Wills 7, […]

Marler to miss start of the season

25 August 2024 0 comments

HARLEQUINS prop Joe Marler will miss the start of the Premiership season because of a broken foot sustained during England’s summer tour. Marler was replaced […]

Daley-McLean keen to build game in north-east

25 August 2024 0 comments

By Paul Martin Katy Daley-McLean hopes hosting next summer’s World Cup will provide a much-needed boost for women’s rugby in her native north-east. The South […]

Leatherbarrow banks on a third tier future

18 August 2024 0 comments

Teddy Leatherbarrow’s decision to drop down to the third tier of English rugby is very much a tale of the times in rugby.

Back injury forces Dragons hooker Roberts to retire

11 August 2024 0 comments

Highlight: Bradley Roberts scoring for Wales against France during the 2023 Six Nations PICTURES: Getty Images WALES and Dragons hooker Bradley Roberts has retired at […]

Leave Opoku-Fordjour where he is

28 July 2024 0 comments

ENGLAND U20 and Sale Sharks seem to have a different vision for Asher Opoku-Fordjour, their rising prop star. Last season Alex Sanderson, Sale’s director of […]

Expect the Chiefs Mk2 to be real contenders

14 July 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY EXETER’S DOR HAS PUT PLAYER RETENTION AHEAD OF RECRUITMENT AT SANDY PARK The most eye-catching result of the Premiership season […]

NZ chief is backing All Blacks to get back to top

7 July 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY New Zealand CEO Mark Robinson is confident the All Blacks can rise to the top of the world game despite the recent […]

I’m proud of the culture we have created here

7 July 2024 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Anthony Howcroft, below, head coach at Sale FC Why did you get into coaching and how […]

Hunt and George lead the way in a team packed with talent

30 June 2024 0 comments

Ben Jaycock talked to our reporters to select The Rugby Paper’s Women’s Premiership Team of the Season 2023-24 Premiership Women’s Rugby finalists Gloucester-Hartpury and Bristol […]

Carpenter looking to make his mark

16 June 2024 0 comments

From ADAM HATHAWAY in Japan Sale’s Joe Carpenter is aiming for a cap with Steve Borthwick’s Red Rose touring side but admits his heart is […]

Townsend targeting four wins out of four

16 June 2024 0 comments

By BRYN PALMER Scotland will have a target on their backs this summer but Gregor Townsend has urged his squad to front up and win […]

Thomas keen to make things happen

16 June 2024 0 comments

By SIMON THOMAS To get an idea of what Ben Thomas will offer as he returns to the Wales fold, it’s illuminating to consider who […]

Springboks call up 11 uncapped players for tour

16 June 2024 0 comments

Call up: Quan Horn THE South Africa squad includes 11 uncapped players and a cohort of players from the 2023 and 2019 World Cup-winning squads […]

Sanderson: We’ll come back better

9 June 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES It’s all over: Sale fly-half George Ford during last week’s defeat PICTURES: Getty Images Alex Sanderson is an ebullient, upbeat character who […]

Emphatic England demolish Georgia

9 June 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia U20 …7pts England U20 …31pts UNDER-20s Six Nations champions England made a victorious start to their World Championship warm-up matches in […]

I want to improve and be best 9 in the world

9 June 2024 0 comments

Matthew Luddington talks to Gloucester and Italy scrum-half Stephen Varney following his eye-catching campaign Stephen Varney has truly had a breakthrough season. The 23-year-old scrum-half […]

Northampton Saints Face Bath Rugby in Epic Gallagher Premiership Final Battle

7 June 2024 0 comments

This Saturday, June 8th, Twickenham Stadium will host an eagerly anticipated clash as Northampton Saints take on Bath Rugby in the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership Final. […]

‘Final will be a huge day for the club’

2 June 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Bath are in the Premiership final for the first time since 2015 after overcoming a battling Sale yesterday. They will now meet […]

Plumtree: We must sort out the logistics

2 June 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Sharks head coach John Plumtree believes the Champions Cup is the greatest club competition out there but has called for increased alignment […]

Sanderson warns about selecting Curry too soon

2 June 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Selecting Tom Curry for this summer’s England tour comes with a warning from Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson – pick him now […]

Clarke confident Gloucester can put the bad times behind them

2 June 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Gloucester will have regrets for their disappointing season that saw the Cherry & Whites finish second bottom in the Premiership for a […]

Finally! Bath hold nerve to see off Sharks

2 June 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Bath ………………………………. 31pts Tries: Hill 11, Obano 21, Annett 72 Conversions: Russell 22, 73 Penalties: Russell 2, 26, 47, 65 Sale Sharks […]

Atkin-Davies returns to boost Bears

2 June 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Sale v Bristol Today. Kick-off 3pm, Heywood Road ENGLAND front row star Lark Atkin-Davies returns to action for the first time […]

Leinster get back on right track

2 June 2024 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Leinster ……….33 Connacht …….. 17 Leinster coach Leo Cullen praised his men for the manner in which they hammered Connacht as they […]

Ludlow: Sharks took it to Test level

26 May 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Gloucester captain Lewis Ludlow was dejected after the defeat to the Sharks in the Challenge Cup final but is proud of his […]

Du Preez keeps it in family for Sale

26 May 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES When Sale signed George Ford two years ago, it seemed that Robert du Preez would have his time on the field rationed […]

McCall confident stunned Saracens will bounce back

26 May 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Saracens have endured a tough campaign on and off the pitch as they head into the playoffs but director of rugby Mark […]

Dream Team

26 May 2024 0 comments

Rob Miller, the former Newcastle, Wasps, Sale, Tynedale & England U20 full-back, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Peter Southern […]

Gloucester can’t live with Sharks

26 May 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Gloucester ………………….. 22pts Tries: Tuisue 58, Socino 76, Clarke 79 Conversions: Hastings 58, 77 Penalties: Englefield 23 Sharks …………………………. 36pts Tries: Buthelezi […]

Good to see the winners party like they meant it

26 May 2024 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER Well it was good to see the Sharks celebrate on Friday night like the European Challenge Cup really meant something to them because, […]

Try tsunami sends a mixed message

26 May 2024 0 comments

Peter Jackson looks at an increase in points scored but suggests the figures may be hiding a problem for the Premiership. Over the last seven […]

Collier fits the bill for NZ challenge

26 May 2024 0 comments

READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK England finished the Six Nations with a resurgence, but their next destination, New Zealand, is usually a Red Rose […]

Dugdale’s stepping out of the shadows

26 May 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Sam Dugdale has stepped out of the shadows of the Curry brothers and Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson couldn’t be happier for […]

Diamond out to add some steel

26 May 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Even someone without Steve Diamond’s coaching experience would have known that taking over at Newcastle was never going to turn them into […]

Cloete & Van Velze to retire at end of season

26 May 2024 0 comments

Bath’s South African forwards GJ van Velze and Chris Cloete will retire from rugby at the end of the season. Van Velze, 36, has made […]

Rigoni double as Sale show promise

26 May 2024 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Leicester …….. 21 Sale……………….36 In a battle of the league’s bottom two, Leicester fell short at home to a Sale side that […]

Falcons bring in Sale centre

26 May 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA Newcastle have signed Connor Doherty on loan for next season from Sale Sharks. The 23-year-old centre, who has signed a contract with Sale […]

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