Club Rugby
This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s Club Rugby news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoHill: We must clarify Championship role
By BEN JAYCOCK Former Richmond boss Steve Hill says it’s disappointing how the Championship has changed its regulations around dual registration...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBlake out to make No.2 slot his own
By BEN JAYCOCK A hooker crisis at Kingsholm last season saw tyro Seb Blake chucked in at the deep end but...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoArms Park set for a pay day
Cardiff Rugby could get a much-needed cash boost with the Arms Park being considered to host Joe Cordina’s IBF super-featherweight title...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoTop 14 clubs keen to bring in Carreras
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Mateo Carreras’s red-hot performances for Argentina in the Rugby Championship...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoSearle to join Biarritz after World Cup
Former Worcester Warriors and Wasps playmaker Billy Searle has signed a three-year deal to become the 28th player to join big-spending...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoHoyland out to shine on Barbarians duty
Scotland winger Damien Hoyland will be looking to put himself in the shop window for a move to the Premiership when...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoEx-Zebre players ask URC bosses for help
The United Rugby Championship could be called in to settle a dispute between Zebre and a group of former players who...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoPumas include 11 players from English top flight
Squad Watch: ARGENTINA Nicolás Sánchez and Sale’s Agustín Creevy will play in their fourth Rugby World Cup after coach Michael Cheika...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoBiljon: Standards going through roof
By BEN JAYCOCK Jersey Reds director of rugby Harvey Biljon believes the standard in the Championship is through the roof and...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoWe want to push top teams all the way – Short
By BEN JAYCOCK Hartpury's Harry Short is hoping his side can build on last season’s impressive campaign and keep pushing the...
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National League One
/ 3 years agoPark lead the way as teams power up
Ben Jaycock looks at the comings and goings at National One ahead of the new season which kicks off on September...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 3 years agoPowell aims to prove her time is now
By BEN JAYCOCK Connie Powell believes she now has what it takes to become England’s first choice hooker and has moved...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland youngsters hammer France
England U18s 41-0 France U18s England scored seven unanswered tries to blow France away and win their opening match of the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoPlaying in both hemispheres helps Springboks – Le Roux
1995 Rugby World Cup winner Hennie Le Roux feels South Africa have had the best of both worlds in having their...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoCoventry add Ealing prop Chilvers
Coventry Rugby boss Alex Rae has fitted another piece into his squad jigsaw with the signing on a season-long loan of...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoFinancial stability is our priority – Durkin
By MIKE SINCLAIR Cornish Pirates chairman Paul Durkin has branded the RFU “the only body in sport who haven’t reinstated Covid...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoBedford the only club for me – Tapley
Jon Newcombe talks to the loyal Blues winger who has been granted a testimonial As a primary school teacher and long-time...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSanderson looking for an extra 12%
By PAUL REES Alex Sanderson believes Sale will need to improve by at least 12 per cent if they are going...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoQuins form partnership with Honda Heat
Harlequins and top tier Japanese side Mie Honda Heat have entered into a long-term strategic partnership designed to help support the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoCarcassonne the next stop for Graham
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Gary Graham is linking up with his former Newcastle Falcons...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoGold adds his experience to the Blue Bulls
ON THE BLINDSIDE Former Bath boss Gary Gold is back in coaching after agreeing to join Jake White’s coaching staff at...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoSmith’s backing Cov to get better
Coventry secured their highest ever finish in the Championship last season and young second row George Smith knows there’s added pressure...
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National League One
/ 3 years agoHoney aiming to make his mark at Rams
By BEN JAYCOCK Dead-eye goal kicker Fraser Honey has taken the step up to National 1 side Rams and is hoping...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoTwelvetrees keen to get Ealing firing
Ben Jaycock talks to the former England star as he prepares to help his new club fight to regain the title...
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoPlaying numbers game at Castres
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN "Guys, you’re trying to replace Giambi. I told you we can’t do it. Now, what we might...
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National League 2W
/ 3 years agoChester ready for test against best in West
A re-shuffle of National Two meant much confusion during the off season for Chester but after receiving confirmation of a place...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoBercis buzzing for a shot at big boys
By BEN JAYCOCK Joe Bercis is set to become the all-time appearance holder for Ampthill this season and aims to put...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoCov sign up new talent to fill academy void
Coventry Rugby have stepped in to prevent the career hopes of aspiring teenage rugby players in the West Midlands being dashed...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoCodling can’t wait to take on ‘fantastic challenge’
By JON NEWCOMBE Having coached in multiple leagues in Wales, Northern Ireland, England and France, it is fair to say Alex...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoTreat players well and they will stay here, says RPA’s Day
By JON NEWCOMBE RPA chairman Christian Day believes making English players the best-looked after in the world will help to combat...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoHowley keen on replacing Young
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Rob Howley is interested in replacing Dai Young as the next...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoYoung leaves Cardiff following investigation
Dai Young has left Cardiff Rugby despite being cleared after an independent investigation into bullying allegations against him. Young was suspended...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoAnscombe the latest to head for Japan
By SAM JACKSON Fly-half Gareth Anscombe is the latest Wales player to head to Japan by signing for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoFed-up Falcons angry over limited telly time
By JON NEWCOMBE Newcastle Falcons are said to be seething after what they perceive to be another snub in the 2023/24...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSale Sharks part company with chief exec Sutton
Sale Sharks CEO Sid Sutton has left the club after almost three years in the role. Sutton, who joined the club...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoHill keen for a new adventure Stateside
By JON NEWCOMBE Bored with the Premiership rugby landscape, former Exeter and Sale Sharks centre Sam Hill is hoping for a...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSmith has unfinished business at Quins
By BEN JAYCOCK Marcus Smith wants to repeat Harlequins 2021 Premiership triumph next season insisting he has unfinished business at the...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoEdinburgh appoint ex-Sharks supremo Everitt
Edinburgh have appointed experienced South African Sean Everitt as their senior coach for the 2023-24 season. The former Sharks head coach...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSeason’s starter for 10! Champions travel to Exeter for the big kick off
By BEN JAYCOCK Premiership Rugby is hoping that less will turn out to be more next season. A year ago, the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBears keeping an eye on Gonzalez
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bristol are believed to be showing an interest in former London Irish back Juan Martin...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoPostlethwaite waits
ON THE BLINDSIDE Exeter Chiefs are set to offer former Sale Sharks lock Matt Postlethwaite a contract for next season after...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoTigers in line to keep Watson
ON THE BLINDSIDE Leicester Tigers have emerged as the favourites to re-sign Anthony Watson following the World Cup later this year...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoSlade testing the (housing) market
ON THE BLINDSIDE Henry Slade, out of contract at the end of the forthcoming season, has just put his five-bedroom house...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoPooley’s paddlers rise to the challenge
By SAM JACKSON Crowborough rugby veteran Nigel Pooley has completed an extraordinary journey of paddling 68 miles along Scotland’s Great Glen...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoCambridge confident they can match Caldy
By BEN JAYCOCK Championship newcomers Cambridge are using Caldy’s performance last season as inspiration ahead of their debut campaign in tier...
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BUCS Super Rugby
/ 3 years agoExeter’s Benjy eyes more super success
By BEN JAYCOCK Exeter University winger Benjy Joseland is hoping his side can go back-to-back and secure another BUCS Super Rugby...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 3 years agoTrailfinders make Gwala statement
Premiership Women’s Rugby newcomers Ealing Trailfinders have signed South Africa international Lindelwa Gwala. The 25-year-old hooker has scored five tries in...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoAll that glitters isn’t necessarily gold…
Paul Rees looks at the big name players who have been on the move in the Premiership during this close season...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoExeter sign O’Connor from Munster
By BEN JAYCOCK Exeter Chiefs have signed Munster second row Eoin O’Connor. The 22-year-old moves to Sandy Park after four years...
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoFans left in dark as Viaplay row back
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THE future of live Top 14 – and United Rugby Championship – rugby coverage in the UK...
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