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Kitshoff set for return to Stormers

7 April 2024 0 comments

After weeks of speculation South Africa’s two-time World Cup winning prop Steven Kitshoff has decided to leave Ulster at the end of his first season […]

Ntamack back for heavyweight clash

7 April 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Toulouse vRacing 92 Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stade Ernest Wallon ROMAIN Ntamack starts his first match since suffering knee ligament damage in […]

Ulster set for massive fight

7 April 2024 0 comments

Preview Montpellier v Ulster Today. 12.30pm ULSTER interim head coach Richie Murphy says a ‘massive test’ awaits in Montpellier. Ulster have lost their last two […]

Clermont survive second-half scare

7 April 2024 0 comments

Clermont ……..27 Cheetahs …….22 ■By BEN JAYCOCK THREE-TIME Challenge Cup winners Clermont held off a Cheetahs fightback to earn a place in the last eight. […]

Borthwick now spoilt for choice at 15, says Piutau

1 April 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Charles Piutau feels England’s decision to drop Freddie Steward in favour of George Furbank at full-back shows the embarrassment of riches Steve […]

Bears battle back to subdue Gloucester

31 March 2024 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Gloucester ………………….. 24pts Tries: Hathaway 10, Carreras 18, McBurney 21 Conversions: Carreras 11, 19, 22 Penalty: Carreras 33 Bristol ………………………….. 33pts Tries; […]

Stormers …… 13 Ulster ………….. 7

31 March 2024 0 comments

A LATE Evan Roos try helped Stormers seal a hard-fought win over Ulster. Nick Timoney’s converted score gave Ulster a 7-0 half-time lead but the […]

Ulster’s new boss

31 March 2024 0 comments

FORMER health trust chief Hugh McCaughey will take over from Jonny Petrie as temporary Ulster CEO. Petrie left the province by mutual consent last week. […]

Ulster have little to offer

31 March 2024 0 comments

Shortly after Dan McFarland’s abrupt exit as Ulster’s head coach, chief executive Jonny Petrie dismissed any questions over his future at Ravenhill. “I’m committed to […]

Munster move in for Ulster ace Burns

24 March 2024 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BILLY Burns will swap Ulster for Munster in the summer to replace Joey Carbery who is off to France. The 29-yearold, above, […]

Sharks ……….22 Ulster ………… 12

24 March 2024 0 comments

THE Sharks recorded their first league win since November to climb off the URC basement as Ulster’s play-off bid took a knock. Sharks scored tries […]

Episode 100! Previewing England vs Ireland with Jonny Bell

6 March 2024 0 comments

This week, the Rugby Paper Podcast brings up 100 episodes! A huge thank you to all those who support and continue to follow the podcast […]

Classy Ulster make the most of their good start

3 March 2024 0 comments

By KEVIN FALLON Ulster ……………. 49pts Tries: Addison 4, Lowry 18, 33, Sheridan 29, McCann 57, 75, Timoney 72 Conversions: Cooney 5, 19, 30, 33, […]

McFarland quits Ulster

25 February 2024 0 comments

ULSTER head coach Dan McFarland has stepped down from his position after nearly six years in charge. Current Ireland U20 head coach Richie Murphy will […]

Munster have edge on Quins

25 February 2024 0 comments

By TOM EVANS Harlequins ……. 35pts Tries: Walker 23, Edwards 37, Hammond 42, Bradley 69, Zheng 76 Conversions: Edwards 24, 38, 43; Slevin 70, 77 […]

I just love playing and had an amazing career

25 February 2024 0 comments

My Life in Rugby with Mark Best – The former Ulster, Jersey Reds and Doncaster Knights centre discusses his career in the game PLAYING in the […]

Former Welsh stars back in action to boost Ospreys

18 February 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Ospreys v Ulster Today. Kick-off 3pm, Liberty Stadium FORMER Wales stars Justin Tipuric, Nicky Smith and Alex Cuthbert return from injury […]

Baloucoune eyes Olympics

18 February 2024 0 comments

Ulster wing Robert Baloucoune is eager for the chance to compete at the Paris Olympics with Ireland. Baloucoune, 26, was previously in the sevens set-up, […]

Lynagh leaves Quins for Benetton

12 February 2024 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE – updated from Sunday’s (11/02/24) TRP Harlequins have confirmed wing Louis Lynagh will join URC side Benetton next season. The 23-year-old son […]

This Irish dynasty will keep on going

11 February 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK WAS the speed of the Irish recovery after the World Cup surprising? No, because I don’t call it […]

Scotland prop Rory signs with Warriors

4 February 2024 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Scotland and Lions loosehead Rory Sutherland is returning to Scotland at the end of the season after signing a […]

Slammers France and Ireland clash in seismic opener

31 January 2024 0 comments

Preview: France vs Ireland (Friday, 8pm) The highly anticipated 2024 Six Nations gets underway as the two tournament favourites, France and Ireland, clash in Marseille on […]

David: I’m loving the freedom I get here

28 January 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Nick David is revelling in the freedom given to players at Harlequins and is in contention for a place in the England […]

Cool cat Crowley has to prove his worth

28 January 2024 0 comments

Six Nations team-by-team previews: Ireland Brendan Gallagher says coach Andy Farrell is spoilt for choice in nearly every position on the park THE time for […]

It’s all to play for as class of ’24 get set

28 January 2024 0 comments

BY BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND As the U20s Six Nations kicks off on Friday, England’s primary focus is to shore up their leaky defence. During last […]

Saints must play it again with Munster

28 January 2024 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON will face Munster again in the Champions Cup last 16 in one of five rematches from the pool stage. Saracens return to Bordeaux Begles […]

Premiership previews: Round 12

26 January 2024 0 comments

After a two-week break for European action, the Premiership is all set for its final round of matches before the Six Nations. With Steve Borthwick‘s […]

Townsend: Important to strike right balance

21 January 2024 0 comments

By BRYN PALMER Gregor Townsend believes Ben White and Blair Kinghorn will become better players after experiencing French rugby but doesn’t want more of his […]

Gallagher set for Munster return

21 January 2024 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bath full-back/winger Matt Gallagher is in advanced talks with Munster about a return to Thomond Park when when his […]

Lynagh lets rip with stunning try double

21 January 2024 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Harlequins ………………….. 47pts Tries: David 4, 64; Lynagh 24, 32; Care 47, Esterhuizen 58, Evans 72 Conversions: Smith 5, 25, 33, 48, […]

‘Louis added so much at vital time’

21 January 2024 0 comments

Harlequins boss Billy Millard was thrilled with Louis Lynagh’s impact off the bench in their thumping win against Ulster on Saturday. “Louis was unbelievable when […]

O’Mahony succeeds Sexton as captain in Ireland squad

17 January 2024 0 comments

Peter O’Mahony has taken over from Jonny Sexton as Ireland captain in Andy Farrell’s squad for the 2024 Six Nations. Flanker O’Mahony, 34, succeeds Sexton […]

Bath produce brilliant comeback to confirm qualification

14 January 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS Bath…………………………………………29 Tries: Du Toit 35, Barbeary 60, Cokanasiga 63, Muir 72 Conversions: Spencer 61, 64, 73 Penalties: Spencer 13 Racing……………………………………..25 Tries: Le […]

Halaholo’s relief as he leaves troubles behind

14 January 2024 0 comments

Simon Thomas talks to Cardiff and Wales centre Willis Halaholo about his rollercoaster 12 months Willis Halaholo has five daughters, aged 15, nine, six, four […]

De Glanville, Ewels in talks

14 January 2024 0 comments

Bath are in advanced discussions with Tom de Glanville and Charlie Ewels about remaining at The Rec when their contracts run out at the end […]

Wizard Dupont casts his spell to steer Toulouse to emphatic victory

14 January 2024 0 comments

By JIM SHORT Ulster ……………. 24pts Tries: Stewart 40, Addison 62, Timoney 69 Conversions: Doak 63, 70, Cooney 40 Penalty: Cooney 13 Toulouse ……… 48pts […]

No rush to get Tuilagi involved

14 January 2024 0 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Something of a big deal was made last week about the fact that, a matter of days before Fabien Galthie announces […]

Champions Cup round three Friday and Saturday preview

12 January 2024 0 comments

The 2023/24 Champions Cup resumes with an eagerly anticipated third round of pool-stage matches. English teams have performed exceptionally well up to this point, with […]

Teenager Morse is too good for Cardiff

7 January 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK TEENAGE sensation Morgan Morse was the star of the show on New Year’s Day as the 18-year-old scored one of the tries […]

Dragons suffer Boxing Day drubbing at hands of Blues

31 December 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Kicking on: Tomos Williams scored twice for Cardiff PICTURES: Getty Images CARDIFF claimed their 18th league win in a row over the […]

Ospreys on a mission as derby day Pt 2 gets ready to rumble

31 December 2023 0 comments

Preview ■ By BEN JAYCOCK FOLLOWING the intense rivalries on Boxing Day, another round of derbies are to take place on New Year’s Day as […]

Farewell to these fine men of rugby

31 December 2023 0 comments

Come hell or high water, The Grim Reaper never fails to take a day off from scything through his grisly business. A sample of his […]

Proud men who graced the game

31 December 2023 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher recalls the achievements of those from across the globe that the world of rugby lost in 2023 Sydney Millar CBE (Ballymena, Ireland, Barbarians, […]

Big Game is next in line for upbeat Dombrandt

24 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Alex Dombrandt will enjoy a rare break over Christmas before returning to drive Harlequins’ twin assaults on the Premiership and the Champions […]

It’s been incredible to be here for so long

24 December 2023 0 comments

Jon Newcombe catches up with Saracens DoR Mark McCall, who has been the boss since 2011 With his 13th calendar year as director of rugby […]

Gorging on a Christmas feast of non-stop rugby

24 December 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT Rugby has always been a game of Big Ideas: Carwyn James, the patron saint of Stradey Park, was a thinker of weight and […]

Cooney leads the revenge party

24 December 2023 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Ulster ……………..20pts Tries: Warwick 2, Timoney 19 Conversions: Cooney 3, 20 Penalties: Cooney 51, 66 Connacht ……….19pts Josh McKay -Glasgow Tries: Aki […]

Premiership previews: Round nine

22 December 2023 0 comments

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]