Club Rugby
This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s Club Rugby news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.
-
Welsh Rugby
/ 3 weeks ago11-try Newport crush Aberavon
Super Rygbi round-up By CARL FIELD NEWPORT were again in free-scoring form as they ran in 11 tries on their way...
-
Welsh Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoBRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our...
-
BUCS Super Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoMike Brown quits Esher to take up gig at Loughborough University
Mike Brown is set for a new challenge spanning elite university rugby, the BUCS men’s game and Premiership Women’s Rugby after...
-
Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoLions vs Leinster preview: Leo Cullen hands new faces chance to shine ahead of URC opener
Leinster open their URC campaign against the Lions as Leo Cullen begins his final season in charge.
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoRugby Paper Roundup: Henry Pollock…and all that!
On this week’s The Rugby Paper Roundup, Ben Jaycock is joined by Rich from the RugbyAnalyst to discuss Henry Pollock’s new...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoURC 2026-27 preview – Cardiff Rugby: Title odds, key players and additions
Cardiff Rugby head into the 2026-27 URC season after finishing sixth last term, with Corniel van Zyl’s side strengthened by a...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoEngland star Henry Pollock commits future to Northampton Saints with ‘multi-year’ deal
The Prem champions Northampton Saints have moved to tie down a huge asset in Henry Pollock.
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoBath chief Johann van Graan backs his new boys to deliver in the Prem this season
Johann van Graan believes Bath’s new recruits can add the quality and energy needed to launch another title challenge after last...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoArchie McParland reveals injury agony after Northampton Saints Prem title win
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland on the thigh injury that ruled him out of England’s summer tour and left him watching...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoHenry Pollock: Eddie Hearn won’t distract me from playing rugby for Northampton Saints
Henry Pollock’s profile is soaring away from the pitch, but the Northampton Saints back row insists his growing list of outside...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoGloucester’s Arthur Clark targets flying Prem start to boost England World Cup hopes
Arthur Clark knows a strong Gloucester campaign is the best way to reignite his England prospects.
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoRotherham Titans chief Harvey Biljon has ambitions to coach at the top level
Harvey Biljon believes his remarkable run of success across three leagues has earned him the chance to coach at the highest...
-
Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoSale Sharks’ Joe Marchant eyes up England return ahead of 2027 World Cup
Joe Marchant is determined to force his way back into Steve Borthwick’s England plans after returning to the Prem with Sale...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem preview: Exeter Chiefs – Rob Baxter is happy to put his faith in young guns
Exeter Chiefs head into the new Prem season looking to build on last term’s remarkable run to the final, with Rob...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem preview: Gloucester – Dynamic Welsh duo ready to get the Shed roaring
Gloucester head into the new Prem season with a strengthened pack and renewed ambition after a difficult start to last campaign,...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem preview: Harlequins – Jason Gilmore’s sense of adventure will face tough test
Harlequins head into the new Prem campaign with Jason Gilmore looking to add structure to their adventurous style after a difficult...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem preview: Leicester Tigers – Aaron Wainwright sure to give Geoff Parling’s side a cutting edge
Leicester Tigers will look to challenge for the play-offs again after last season’s semi-final defeat, with Aaron Wainwright and Mako Vunipola...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem preview: Newcastle Red Bulls – Hoskins Sotutu the right man to get the juices flowing
Newcastle Red Bulls head into their first full season under Red Bull with a major rebuild and Hoskins Sotutu among the...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem preview: Northampton Saints – Phil Dowson’s men will count on team spirit to defend their title
Northampton Saints begin the defence of their Prem title with Phil Dowson’s men relying on squad spirit and stability despite several...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem preview: Sale Sharks – Alex Sanderson will want Courtney Lawes to set the standard
Sale Sharks are looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign, with Courtney Lawes and a host of experienced recruits tasked...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem preview: Saracens – Brendan Venter plans to make the most of George Martin’s power
Brendan Venter returns to the Saracens hot seat as director of rugby, with George Martin, Alfie Barbeary and Tomos Williams among...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoURC preview: Leinster aim to defend their crown as Welsh clubs face a fight for survival
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the United Rugby Championship with Leinster aiming to make it three in a row.
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoWorcester Warriors 40-5 Bedford Blues: Tom Savage over the moon with ruthless start!
Tom Savage hailed Worcester Warriors’ ruthless start after the reigning champions opened their Elior Champ Rugby title defence with a thumping...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoLeeds Tykes 57-10 London Scottish: Matt Salisbury is a shining light as Tykes impress
Leeds Tykes produced a devastating second-half display to thrash London Scottish 57-10, with Matt Salisbury completing a hat-trick as the hosts...
-
National League One
/ 4 weeks agoKnight on hand to thwart late Dings crusade
B Moseley .......35 Dings C..............31 ■By JON MEADOWS BIRMINGHAM Moseley edged out Dings Crusaders in a hard-fought contest, with a late...
-
National League One
/ 4 weeks agoApperley inspires his Bishops to a thrilling win
Rams ........................ 31 Bishop’s S ...............34 ■By RICHARD ASHTON RAMS were edged out by Bishop’s Stortford in a 10-try National One...
-
National League One
/ 4 weeks agoSam’s the man as Albion run riot
Plymouth A ............47 Sheffield ................... 5 ■By PADDY MARSH PLYMOUTH returned to the top of the table with a seven-try triumph...
-
National League One
/ 4 weeks agoSale could prove the team to beat
Bury St Edmunds .15 Sale FC.....................45 ■By ANDREW HERLIHY AFTER three matches, Sale have demonstrated their credentials as likely candidates to...
-
Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoZac Hamid targeting National Two West push with Clifton
Zac Hamid is determined to help Clifton push towards the top of National Two West after a flying start to their...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Harlequins: Title odds, key players and stats
Harlequins head into the 2026-27 Prem season as 35/1 outsiders after finishing ninth last term, with a new coaching team and...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Exeter Chiefs: Title odds, key players and stats
Exeter Chiefs head into the 2026-27 Prem season as 9/1 fifth favourites after reaching last season’s final, with Rob Baxter’s side...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoMarcus Smith relishing link-up with England team-mate George Furbank at Harlequins
Marcus Smith believes George Furbank can help spark a Harlequins revival in the Prem as the England pair reunite at The...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoInjury-hit Tom Curry is hungry for action with Sale Sharks next season
Tom Curry is determined to play his part in Sale Sharks’ fightback after an injury-hit season restricted him to just nine...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLouis Rees-Zammit: I’ll show my best this season on the wing for Bristol Bears
Louis Rees-Zammit is relishing a return to the wing as he looks to rediscover his best form and fire Bristol Bears...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoChunya Munga is on a mission to land leading role at Northampton Saints
Chunya Munga is hungry for more minutes at Northampton Saints and ready to fight for a bigger role after a frustrating...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoDafydd Jenkins: Exeter Chiefs are determined to go one better in the Prem
Dafydd Jenkins admits Exeter Chiefs are still hungry after last season’s Prem final defeat and wants them to build their title...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoChamp 2026-27 preview: Trailfinders beef up for their bid to reclaim the title
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to next week’s Champ kick-off as Ealing Trailfinders try to make up for last season’s anguish
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoCourtney Lawes calls for change to England selection policy
Courtney Lawes has called for England to pick their best players regardless of where they play, reigniting the debate over the...
-
National League One
/ 1 month agoLamb laps up Albion’s superb start to season
■By BILL HOOPER PLYMOUTH Albion made it back-back bonus point wins on the road cheered on by their travelling support. In...
-
National League One
/ 1 month agoHosts blown away by Mehson magic
■By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s S ...............30 Rosslyn Park ......... 61 A LACKLUSTRE Stortford were played off the park in the first...
-
National League One
/ 1 month agoIt’s points galore as Sale hit super half century
■By GARETH DANIELS B Moseley .......35 Sale FC..............66 THIS was quite an incredible game of rugby which kept the crowd entertained...
-
National League One
/ 1 month agoLate Lloyd try leaves sides locked after top tussle
■By LILEE O’CALLAGHAN Dings Crusaders ..24 Rams ........................24 DINGS and the Rams played out a competitive draw, with both teams displaying...
-
National League One
/ 1 month agoPenfold inspires historic Bury win
■By STEVE JACKSON BURY St Edmunds came away from Grantchester Road with their first-ever win in National One – and the...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoEthan Roots: Exeter Chiefs ready to go again after Prem heartbreak
Ethan Roots insists Exeter Chiefs can build on last season’s Prem final heartbreak despite a major summer squad overhaul.
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLillicrap steps up to new WRU role
NEWS EXTRA FORMER Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap has been appointed head of women’s coaching and development by the WRU. WRU chiefs...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoMako planned to retire
FORMER England prop Mako Vunipola, 35, was planning to retire at the end of last season before former England and Lions...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoTigers-Sarries on ITV
ITV will be showing the heavyweight clash at Welford Road in round one of the Prem as Leicester Tigers host Saracens...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoForthcoming fixtures
... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our...
-
Welsh Rugby
/ 1 month agoDrama as Lloyd hits late winner
By CARL FIELD Super Rygbi round-up A LATE penalty from Evan Lloyd secured a stunning opening round win for Pontypool as...
-
Welsh Rugby
/ 1 month agoNarberth bag a second bonus
By CARL FIELD Premiership round-up NARBERTH made it back-to-back bonus-point wins to kick-off the Welsh Premiership season as they ran in...
Autumn Internationals
Ben Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
The best betting sites
