New Rugby Paper Roundup: England dominate… the rest chase! Six Nations chat + George North retirement ft Georgie Perris Redding

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sale Sharks co-captain and USA...

8 Best Card Display Case Options for Sports Memorabilia Collectors UK (2026 Guide)

That signed 2003 World Cup rookie, the limited-run Lions Tour ticket, the Panini sticker from your first Six Nations—none of them...

Where to Find the Best Crypto Sports Betting Odds This Year

Crypto sports betting keeps growing, and you now have more options than ever. As more sites accept Bitcoin and other coins,...

All Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens reveals the simple rule behind making big calls under pressure

Rugby sells itself on pressure, but Andrew Mehrtens is more interested in what happens before the big moment: the habits, trust...

2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round Nine summary: Dogos take control as Pampas stumble and playoff race heats up

Round nine of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas began with a totemic clash in Córdoba, where Dogos leapfrogged Pampas with a...

Unstoppable England march to Triple Crown after 2026 Women’s Six Nations victory over Wales

Emily Scarratt admitted England were far from perfect despite powering past Wales as the Red Roses’ relentless winning march in the...

RFU leadership shell-shocked after vote of no-confidence

The Rugby Football Union leadership received a resounding vote of no-confidence in its resolutions to change the RFU’s democratic structure at...

Dan McFarland set to take the reins at Newcastle Red Bulls next season

Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed the appointment of Dan McFarland from Kobelco Steelers as their head coach next season.

Brendan Gallagher: Beware! A great TV deal is no slam dunk

The imminent prospect of a closed franchise Premiership is the subject de jour, although I would say that we have effectively...

Sam Graham: It is tough to leave Northampton Saints

Sam Graham wants to leave Northampton Saints on a high after making what he said was the difficult decision to leave...

George Skivington: Gloucester will be tougher next season

Gloucester will be getting physical in the summer when their new-look coaching team assembles after a season that has so far...

Peter Jackson: It cost me £24m to win title – Brian Kennedy

Nobody knows the savage cost of trying to make rugby union pay in Greater Manchester better than Brian Kennedy.

Chris Hewett: Super Rugby’s survival is far from guaranteed

Remember the days when Super Rugby was so hot, you could toast yourself on it?

Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter insists Kingsholm drubbing will motivate his side

Rob Baxter endured his darkest day in charge of Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm 12 months ago this weekend and he has...

Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs: Cherry and Whites planning to stand and deliver

George Skivington has rung the changes for this afternoon’s clash with Exeter Chiefs as Gloucester look to bounce back from last...

Newcastle Red Bulls 19-52 Bristol Bears: Tom Jordan on target but injuries mount for Pat Lam’s side

Fly-half Tom Jordan produced a pinpoint perfect performance as Bristol Bears scythed through Newcastle Red Bulls to put themselves back into the...

Harlequins 33-52 Sale Sharks: Joe Launchbury takes his bow but Quins fall short

Joe Launchbury appeared to say an emotional farewell to the sport he has served for almost two decades as he was...

Saracens 19-15 Leicester Tigers: High-flyer Noah Caluori is too hot to handle

Noah Caluori produced another show-stopping score as Saracens kept their play-off hopes alive and derailed Leicester Tigers’ five-match winning streak in...

Northampton Saints 41-38 Bath: Best in the business separated by Fin Smith penalty

These two sides illustrated why they remain a class above the rest in the Prem as Bath’s second-string side pushed the...

Jeremy Guscott: Bath head coach Johann van Graan must start with his strongest pack in Bordeaux

We are at the business end of the season and Bath have two big matches in a row with the top...

England 62-24 Wales: Red Roses ignited by skipper Meg Jones

Just a stone’s throw from her birthplace, England captain Meg Jones reminded winless Wales of what they are missing as she...

Lukhanyo Am: England could learn from South Africa selection policy

Lukhanyo Am has underlined the benefits of South Africa’s overseas selection policy, insisting it has been a “real advantage” in building...

Ospreys owners pull out of deal to buy Cardiff

THE WRU says negotiations with the owners of Ospreys to also buy Cardiff have fallen through. The WRU confirmed in January...

Maud Muir hits 50th cap for the England Red Roses with plenty still to come

Decorated England tighthead Maud Muir says the Red Roses’ relentless winning mentality is what continues to drive the squad after she...

More misery for Scotland as energetic Italy take control in the Women’s Six Nations with a 41-14 victory

By JESS BROWN Italy delivered a dominant performance to defeat Scotland at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma despite suffering three...

France turn up the heat to see off brave Irish in their pursuit of the Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam title

By JAMES ROBINSON France's Six Nations title and Grand Slam pursuit was maintained in Clermont after seeing off Ireland. France: 26pts...

I’ve got the minerals for the Sales Sharks job, insists Alex Sanderson following criticism

  Alex Sanderson is in no doubt that he is the right man to turn the tide at Sale. The Sharks...

Tom Ailes’ Dream Team: The Best XV

Tom Ailes, the former Gloucester Academy, Sedgley Park, Sales FC and Hartpury back row, who now plays for Preston Grasshoppers, selects...

It’s time to give the new franchise system in Premiership rugby a chance

By JOHN ALLANSON There are those who constantly focus on negatives regarding the new franchised Prem model. But the financial gulf...

We are tough to beat, says Bath captain Miles Reid

Bath captain Miles Reid feels his men can hold their heads up high after pushing Northampton all the way at Franklin’s...

Geoff Parling: We must be more clinical

Leicester boss Geoff Parling insisted his side were their own worst enemies after they went down to Saracens. “I am incredibly...

Alex Sanderson sets sights on winning Champions Cup spot

Alex Sanderson reiterated his desire to carry on fighting for his Sale job and insisted he never thought about quitting during...

All eyes on Diego Sarthou’s 10-a-side match as France vs England ‘Le Crunch’ gets creative

French rugby seems to be ahead of the curve at the moment, not least in putting innovation into practice rather than...

Nick Cain: Seismic defeat at Twickenham shows RFU Board not fit for purpose

The RFU Board suffered a seismic SGM defeat at Twickenham on Friday night of such magnitude that it is hard to...

Stephen Jones: I can see some positives for Newcastle despite defeat

Newcastle head coach Stephen Jones remained upbeat on the “green shoots” in his side despite conceding eight tries. He said: “Where...

Multi-taskers who are pushing out specialists on the World Rugby stage

Contrary to popular belief, hybrid players – those who can play in the pack, as well as the backs – are...

David Richards is in the right place to steal the Challenge Cup for Dragons

Zebre:18pts Tries: Di Bartolomeo 43, Locatelli 71 Conversion: Da Re 71 Penalties: Da Re 14, 53 Dragons: 19pts Tries: Rosser 24,...

Handre Pollard keeps his nerve to sneak past Scarlets securing Bulls a home quarter-final

By Roger Panting Handre Pollard’s immaculate goal-kicking prevented Scarlets from taking a notable scalp as his 18-point haul proved just enough...

Leinster fall to Jacob Umaga strike in fight for Champions Cup semi-final spot

Leinster: 26 Benetton: 29 By Peter Clarke Leinster went down to a late Jacob Umaga penalty but will be pleased their...

Cardiff 24-21 Ospreys: Blue and Blacks’ play-off chances boosted

Cardiff beat Ospreys at the Arms Park for the first time since 2007 to keep their hopes of an end-of-season play-off...

Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt proud of effort in clash against Sale Sharks

Edinburgh: 33 Sharks: 28 Edinburgh produced a spirited comeback to end the Sharks’ hopes of reaching the play-offs. For Edinburgh, already...

Josh Hodnett sparks Munster into life with 41-14 victory over Ulster

Munster: 41 Ulster: 14 By Alex Woods Josh Hodnett and Alex Kendellen combined to score seven tries as Munster boosted their...

There’s no need to panic – Steyn

Stormers ....... 48 Glasgow ..........12 By MAX GLASGOW crashed to a second heavy defeat in South Africa but captain Kyle Steyn...

Connacht lose winning feeling

■By PAUL MATTHEWS Lions ................33 Connacht ........21 LIONS boosted their hopes of making the play-offs with a five tries to three...

Chinnor tribute to Simon Vickers

THE Rugby Paper would like to apologise for a mistake in last weekend’s Chinnor match report in which the name of...

Ollie Hearn happy to keep Caldy afloat in the Champ

Caldy hooker Ollie Hearn has fired himself towards the top of the Champ try-scoring charts with a remarkable campaign built on...

Camborne’s Kyle Moyle says farewell to the champions

Camborne fly-half Kyle Moyle rejoiced in securing a first-ever promotion to National One for his side, with the former Gloucester back...

Tide may be turning in favour of Ospreys

FOR three long months of unrelenting anxiety while their owners negotiated to buy Cardiff, Ospreys fans have fought the good fight...

Paul Rees: Exeter Chiefs in search of an American with a dream

Paul Rees looks at the financial challenges facing the Prem.

Paul Rees: Attacking sides get away with too much at the breakdown

Paul Rees on how and when the TMO should get involved...