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Sharks battle past Quins to keep play-off hopes alive

21 April 2024 0 comments

Sale Sharks…………………………37 Tries: Curry 3, Dugdale 7, Reed 40+2, 64; Quirke 59 Conversions: Ford 4, 40+4 Penalties: Ford 16, 44 Harlequins………………………….31 Tries: Lynagh 24, 35; […]

Malins keen to get back into England contention

21 April 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Max Malins will use the closing weeks of the season to give the England selectors a nudge ahead of the summer Tests […]

We knew we had to swing the bat – Porter

21 April 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Few gave Harlequins a chance at Bordeaux-Begles last weekend, but where there was a Will Porter there was a way. The 25-year […]

DREAM TEAM

21 April 2024 0 comments

JAMES FLYNN, THE AMPTHILL AND FORMER SARACENS, JERSEY, YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE & SALE SHARKS PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. […]

De Chaves: We need to be ruthless

21 April 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Bristol Bears v Newcastle Falcons Today. Kick-off 3pm, Ashton Gate NEWCASTLE enforcer Sebastian de Chaves says the time for what ifs, […]

Lam knows Diamond’s Newcastle will be tough to crack

21 April 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Ready: Virimi Vakatawa PAT Lam has told his players to be aware of the Steve Diamond effect when Bristol face Newcastle this […]

Outsiders aiming for a place in the final

21 April 2024 0 comments

ANALYSIS >> PAUL REES LOOKS AHEAD TO THE CHAMPIONS CUP SEMI-FINALS WHERE QUINS AND SAINTS ARE FACING AN UPHILL BATTLE BEFORE this season’s Champions Cup […]

Crane: Sinckler’s an emotional guy

21 April 2024 0 comments

By NICK POWELL Hard to handle: Kyle Sinckler in action for England against South Africa PICTURE: Getty Images JORDAN Crane feels England have failed to […]

Premiership previews: Round 15

19 April 2024 0 comments

The Gallagher Premiership returns this week after a two-week Champions/Challenge Cup hiatus, and with teams second through to eighth all on eight wins and separated […]

England didn’t understand Sinckler – Crane

19 April 2024 0 comments

Jordan Crane feels England have failed to get the best out of Kyle Sinckler during his international career, with the tighthead prop set to be […]

500-day countdown to World Cup kick-off

14 April 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS Excitement is building by the day as the countdown to Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 hit its latest milestone this week. […]

Ramm: We are up for a fight to the finish

14 April 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES James Ramm believes Northampton’s exploits in the Champions Cup will boost their bid to not only make the Premiership play-offs again but […]

We won’t stop until the final whistle -Yeandle

14 April 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Toulouse v Exeter Chiefs Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stade Ernest Wallon Triumph: Exeter celebrate victory against Bath in last 16 PICTURES: Getty […]

We’re ready for big finish, says Millard

14 April 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins face the toughest run-in of the Premiership’s top four contenders and director of rugby Billy Millard knows he must shore up […]

Coach praises efforts in defence

14 April 2024 0 comments

GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skivington praised his side’s defensive effort. He said: “After missing so many tackles in our league fixture against Bristol, we’ve […]

Webb looking to get Bears firing

14 April 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Preview Bristol v Gloucester-Hartpury Today. Kick-off 3pm MEG Webb makes her first start of the season as Bristol host domestic pacesetters Gloucester-Hartpury […]

Owen’s delight as Old Reds get ahead of the game

14 April 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Old Redcliffians have exceeded expectations this season and are ahead of time in the club’s five-year plan. The Bristol based side are […]

Time to create a new dynasty

14 April 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees looks at what Mark McCall needs to do at Saracens as several big names head for the exit door WHEN Saracens first won […]

It was an honour to reach the 400-mark

14 April 2024 0 comments

My Life in Rugby with Chris Dicomidis – The former Pontypridd, Cardiff, Wales U21 & Cyprus international looks back at his career in the game […]

Squeezed-out Robson ready to take on his next challenge

14 April 2024 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN CARDIFF’S Arwel Robson fervently believes he’s in the best shape he’s ever been in and, after following his boyhood dream to play […]

Dowson impressed by ‘freak athlete’ Hendy

7 April 2024 0 comments

Northampton Saints head coach heaped praise on George Hendy after his two second half tries sealed a 24-14 win over Munster in the Investec Champions […]

Malins on his marks for sprint to the line

7 April 2024 2 comments

By MARK STEVENS Max Malins says he’s gearing up for what promises to be a ‘sprint finish’ in the race for this season’s play-offs in […]

James relishing the Munster challenge

7 April 2024 0 comments

■By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Northampton Saints v Munster Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, Franklin’s Gardens IT is games like this after noon’s Champions Cup Round of 16 […]

Red Roses: Saracens outside centre Sydney Gregson

7 April 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Birthplace: Baldock, Hertfordshire Date of birth: 20/01/96 Community club: Letchworth Garden City RFC Red Roses Debut: vs Wales February 2015 Caps: 4 […]

Gloucester will battle to the end

7 April 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Gloucester may be out of the running for a play-off place, but they will not be coasting in the final four rounds […]

The day Crane had final word at Cardiff

7 April 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW The Millennium Stadium once staged a trio of penalty shoot-outs in four years as fondly remembered by […]

It’s still all to play for in race to the finishing line

7 April 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees predicts a nerve-racking end to the Premiership season where bonus points will prove crucial THE two-month Premiership break has made the jostling for […]

Scrums can provide the best attacking platform

7 April 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Why the scrum is having to fight to stay a part of the game seems to […]

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 07/04/24

5 April 2024 0 comments

It’s the weekend of the last 16 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, and you can find reports from 11 games across the two […]

Eight-try England turn on the style

1 April 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK England ………………..46pts Tries: Muir 7, Aldcroft 14, Botterman 23, Atkin-Davies 40, Kildunne 42, 61; Dow 45, Galligan 57 Conversions: Aitchison 15, 24, […]

Time we demanded more from players

1 April 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THE other weekend – although it could probably be any weekend – […]

Forthcoming fixtures

1 April 2024 0 comments

Week beginning Sunday, March 31, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, MARCH 31 INTERNATIONALS Women’s Six Nations […]

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 […]

Rampant England demolish Wales

31 March 2024 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON England scored eight tries against Wales at Ashton Gate to go top of the Six Nations table. John Mitchell’s side scored four […]

Lam: I understand Sinckler decision

31 March 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Pat Lam understands Kyle Sinckler’s decision to turn his back on England and join the exodus to France next season. The 68-cap […]

Bath will have to go full metal jacket all the way

31 March 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK BATH have got a very good shout of winning the Premiership for the first time in almost 30 […]

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; […]

Lam: We want another four wins

31 March 2024 0 comments

Bristol boss Pat Lam says his side are targeting four more wins to finish the season after victory at Gloucester. “It was a huge effort […]

Sharp Smith gives Saints extra edge

31 March 2024 0 comments

■By ROB WILDMAN Northampton Saints……41pts Tries: Coles 5, Ramm 12, 46, Freeman 61, Sleightholme 68 Conversions: Smith 5, 12, 46, 62, 69 Penalties: Smith 17, […]

This was a cracker but still too many blowouts

31 March 2024 0 comments

The Premiership run-in produced a highly competitive cracker of a match at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday, with Northampton securing a 41-30 victory over Saracens to […]

Dragons come good in basement battle

31 March 2024 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Scarlets on his 100th apchief beneficiary Dragons…………. 20pts Tries: Owen 17, Rosser 23, Dee 42 Conversions: Evans 42 Zebre……………… 13pts Penalties: Evans […]

The scrum is fighting to stay in the game

31 March 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees wonders whether some of World Rugby’s law tweaks will mean the end of the scrum as we know it A BANE or a […]

Bears can still finish in the top four – Dun

24 March 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES James Dun knew exactly what Bristol’s supporters were going through earlier this season when the Bears became stuck in a losing run. […]

I’m fresh and ready for action, says Muir

24 March 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Will Muir broke into the England squad this year and although he did not feature in the Six Nations, Bath’s coaches noted […]

Baxter: Clubs will take Cup more seriously

24 March 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES The Premiership will shut down next season during the two international windows, meaning more clubs are likely to take the Premiership Cup […]

Bristol put leaders Saints to the sword

24 March 2024 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bristol………………………….. 52pts Tries: Batley 5, Randall 18, Sinckler 50, Dun 56, Malins 62, Davies 71, Ibotoye 79 Conversions: MacGinty 6, 19, 52, […]

Lam confident Bears can push on for a place in play-offs

24 March 2024 0 comments

BRISTOL boss Pat Lam is confident his side can make a push for the play-offs if they continue in this vein. “That is what we’ve […]

Wales look like missing out again

24 March 2024 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW As Wales ‘wails over the embarrassing state of its national sport’, a club coach raises an issue […]

Stevens’ debut try puts icing on cake

24 March 2024 0 comments

Clifton…………………..48 Bournville…………….. 5 By ROGER OPIE WITH their league security confir med, Bour nville arrived at Clifton expressing an intent to run the ball. But […]