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Bevan happy with his baptism of fire

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By SIMON THOMAS SO much has happened in the life of Ellis Bevan over the last six months but one moment stands out above all […]

Wallabies have ability to spring a surprise

3 November 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week… It would be a mistake to underestimate the abilities of Joe Schmidt, especially considering what the […]

Shame that Georgia are kept out of sight

3 November 2024 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed The most significant contest of the November international series? Take your pick. Ireland-New Zealand in Dublin on Friday night? […]

Aussies facing reality check

3 November 2024 0 comments

ANALYSIS PAUL REES LOOKS AT THE CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR THE HOME NATIONS AS THE AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS GET UNDER WAY AUSTRALIA start only their third grand […]

Assiratti’s making the most of his second chances

3 November 2024 0 comments

By SIMON THOMAS WALES prop Keiron Assiratti has revealed how close he came to dropping out of professional rugby – just months before making his […]

Wales get set for big Sunday crunch…

3 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know One weekend five summers ago, Wales went to No.1 in the rankings based on a […]

Maesteg Harlequins a beacon of hope

3 November 2024 0 comments

AT a time when too many clubs all over England and Wales have gone to rack and ruin, Maesteg Harlequins shine through the gloom as […]

Bristol have no answers as Callender leads romp

3 November 2024 0 comments

By STEWART McCULLOUGH Bristol ……………. 19pts Tries: David 7, Bonner 28, R Marston-Mulhearn 37 Conversions: Reed 7, 28 Harlequins …… 34pts Tries: Powell 13, Torley […]

Baxter: I want to make things better

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By PAUL REES ROB Baxter will not be walking away from Exeter, the only club still looking for a Premiership victory this season, believing he […]

Griffin’s not stopped by heart issue

3 November 2024 0 comments

WALES and Bath prop Archie Griffin is set to be fit for the autumn internationals despite being diagnosed with a heart condition. Griffin, 23, has […]

Davies keen to bring new direction to Barnes

3 November 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK RECENT retiree Josh Davies has moved into the world of coaching at the age of 31 and offers a fresh perspective […]

I’d just signed for the dirtiest team in France

3 November 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER BATH, ROUEN, EL SALVADOR, GRASSE, HARTPURY COLLEGE AND ENGLAND U20 FLY-HALF NOW HEAD COACH AT CLIFTON LUKE COZENS Happy: Luke […]

Potter hoping for Aussie debut

3 November 2024 0 comments

FORMER Leicester wing Harry Potter would love the chance to lock horns against his old boss at Twickenham on Saturday. The 26-year-old, nicknamed ‘Wizard’ by […]

Dragons split with coach Flanagan

3 November 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA DRAGONS have parted company with head coach Dai Flanagan with assistant Filo Tiatia taking over on an interim basis. The Newport-based region said […]

Ben Carter ruled out of Wales’ autumn internationals with knee injury

30 October 2024 0 comments

Lock Ben Carter has been released from Wales’ Autumn Nations Series squad after suffering a knee injury. Dragons skipper Carter was hurt during training, the […]

Scarlets – A good bet to make the URC playoffs?

30 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Now that the first block of URC games is ending, the league table is beginning to take shape. It has […]

Mike Forshaw urges Wales to be ‘aggressors’ against Fiji

30 October 2024 0 comments

Mike Forshaw says that Wales have “got to be the aggressors” when they target ending a nine-Test losing run in their Autumn Nations Series opener […]

Is your rugby club Autumn Nations Series ready?

29 October 2024 0 comments

The biggest and best sides in world rugby are going head-to-head in a series of mouth-watering clashes in this year’s Autumn Nations Series – live […]

Tom Pearson enjoys ‘Dragons’ Den’

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Tom Pearson will not let missing out on the England squad for the autumn internationals drag him down as he looks to […]

Everything has happened so quickly, says new-boy Josh Hathaway

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Josh Hathaway is still having to pinch himself to make sure what has happened to him over the past year is actually […]

Thomas and Murray get nod from Gatland

27 October 2024 0 comments

UNCAPPED pair Freddie Thomas and Blair Murray have been included in Wales’ squad. New Zealand-born Scarlets wing Murray, 23, qualifies through his mother while 22-year-old […]

Gloucester don’t let Newcastle Falcons fly again

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Gloucester ………………….. 36pts Tries: Clement 2, T Williams 12, Blake 20, Singleton 40+1, Wade 72, Hathaway 75 Conversions: Anscombe 13, 21, 40+2 […]

Connacht too strong for slack Dragons

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Luke Jarmyn Connacht ………. 31pts Tries: Boyle 6, Blade 19, Prendergast, 39 Forde 73, Devine 80 Conversions: Forde 7, 20, 74 Dragons …………… 7pts […]

Cardiff’s second-half fightback stuns Ulster

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Cardiff …………… 21pts Tries: Stephens 49, Hughes 64, Young 68 Conversions: Sheedy 50, 65, 69 Ulster …………….. 19pts Tries: Izuchukwu 14, Postlethwaite […]

Rising stars thrive for Scarlets

27 October 2024 0 comments

■By SIMON THOMAS Scarlets ………… 30pts Tries: Rogers 28, Page 43, Murray 47, Macleod 57 Conversions: Lloyd 45, 58 Penalties: Lloyd 5, 23 Zebre ……………….. […]

Tuipulotu taking the long road to Scotland

27 October 2024 0 comments

THE All Blacks will perish the thought that their pioneering exploits extend beyond strictly come war dancing, amateur lineout theatricals (Andy Haden & Frank Oliver, […]

Murray’s on a wing – and a prayer …

27 October 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW BLAIR Murray began the week ‘in a state of shock’ at having gone from nowhere on one […]

Joseph Sua’ali’i out to prove he’s worth the money

27 October 2024 0 comments

Australia coach Joe Schmidt has selected rugby league convert Joseph Sua’ali’i in his 34-man squad for the autumn internationals. The 21-year-old former Sydney Roosters wing […]

Fiji get ready for Scots

27 October 2024 0 comments

PACIFIC Nations Cup champions Fiji have named a 39-player squad for the autumn Tests. Head coach Mick Byrne’s squad boasts a mix of overseas-based talent […]

Recall for Allan but no room for Varney

27 October 2024 0 comments

TOMMASO Allan returns from a break and Harlequins lock Dino Lamb is back from injury in Gonzalo Quesada’s Italy squad, while former Gloucester scrum-half Stephen […]

Snyman back to add his weight for Boks

27 October 2024 0 comments

LEINSTER lock RG Snyman is one of four returning World Cup winners in the South Africa squad for their autumn internationals against Scotland, England and […]

Bears go on rampage to leave Sale all at sea

27 October 2024 0 comments

■By STEWART McCULLOGH Sale Sharks ……. 10pts Tries: Swailes 28, Fielding 56 Bristol Bears …..57pts Tries: Nigrelli 3, Penalty 10, Keight 12, Bern 32, Ward […]

Cheika: Ollie has the class to get back to the top

27 October 2024 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD a Speed merchant: Ollie Hassell-Collins scoring against Gloucester last weekend MICHAEL Cheika is backing “raw” Ollie Hassell-Collins to force his way back […]

Gloucester sign Nelson

27 October 2024 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON GLOUCESTER have signed Morgan Nelson from Cornish Pirates to cover injuries to their hooking department. With George McGuigan sidelined with a hamstring […]

Williams hoping for Dragons deal

27 October 2024 0 comments

WALES centre Scott Williams is training with Dragons and head coach Dai Flanagan says it could lead to the offer of a deal. Williams, 34, […]

Decalmer score is hosts’ killer blow

27 October 2024 0 comments

By PAUL BOLTON Bournville……………27 Hinckley……………… 19 BOURNVILLE produced a performance of two distinct halves as they returned to winning ways in this frenetic Midlands derby. […]

To play in two World Cups was a dream

27 October 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DAVID SISI THE FORMER ITALY, ZEBRE, BATH, LONDON SCOTTISH, LEEDS, LONDON IRISH & ENGLAND U20 LOOSE FORWARD RUGBY started quite late for […]

Bear keen to be a big hit Down Under

27 October 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK FORMER Cornish Pirates back row Bear Williams has flourished in making the difficult transition from rugby union to league and has […]

In The Rugby Paper this week

26 October 2024 0 comments

Elliot Daly has issued a rallying call to his England teammates to replicate the famous 2019 World Cup semi-final win next weekend against the All […]

Ospreys vs Edinburgh – United Rugby Championship Match Preview

26 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan The Ospreys will host Edinburgh at the iconic Brewery Field as the URC’s first block of games concludes before the autumn internationals. […]

Scarlets vs Zebre Parma – United Rugby Championship Match Preview

25 October 2024 0 comments

It is another Friday night game for the Scarlets as they welcome Zebre Parma to Llanelli. We are entering the final block of games before […]

A Shootout For Wales’ Six Nations Fly-Half Taking Place Down West

24 October 2024 0 comments

The number ten jersey is exceptional in Welsh rugby. There have been many sensational players that have worn the legendary number. Players like Stephen Jones, […]

WXV triumphs ideal World Cup preparation for England, says captain Marlie Packer

24 October 2024 0 comments

Marlie Packer has underlined the importance of England’s last two WXV campaigns as the countdown continues towards a home World Cup. England’s World Cup opener […]

Harry Potter named in Australia squad for Autumn Internationals

23 October 2024 0 comments

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and former Leicester wing Harry Potter has been named in Australia’s squad for their autumn tour of the UK and […]

England face USA in 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

23 October 2024 0 comments

England will kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The August 22 opener launches a […]

Wales head coach Warren Gatland not seeking to ‘protect my own backside’

23 October 2024 0 comments

Warren Gatland says he is not thinking about his own position ahead of Wales’ Autumn Nations Series Tests against Fiji, Australia and South Africa. The […]

Gallagher Premiership Team of the Week: Alex Lozowski, Fitz Harding and Elliot Daly shine

21 October 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Fantastic finishing from Fitz Harding, Alex Lozowski’s impeccable kicking and a vintage Elliot Daly performance were the standouts in the Gallagher Premiership. After an entertaining weekend […]

Rivals driving me on – Tommy Reffell

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Tommy Reffell says he is being driven on by the competition for the Wales No.7 jersey with Jac Morgan back on the […]

Gareth Davies calls time on Test career

20 October 2024 0 comments

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies, 34, has announced his retirement from international rugby. The Scarlets half-back won 77 Wales caps and toured twice with the Lions. […]