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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National League 2E
/ 2 years agoLuke who’s set his sights on achieving golden finale!
By BEN CONEYBEARE In a league as intensely competitive as National League 2 East, the slimmest edge gained can become decisive...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoResults
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BUCS Super Rugby
/ 2 years agoLeaders Cardiff Met are there to be shot at
BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Despite 12 rounds having been played in the Women’s National BUCS League, the unique seven-team fixture...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoRegional results
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Schools / Universities
/ 2 years agoSaints and Bath academy lads top of class
SCHOOLS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS As the sevens season approaches and the finest school talent don their academy/national jerseys, 15-a-side school...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoRegional results
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoJones leads the way for Merthyr
Premiership round-up By CARL FIELD A STUNNING hattrick from full-back Ben Jones inspired Merthyr to a magnificent seven-try 50-32 win over...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoNarberth happy to make it 13
Championship round-up THERE was nothing unlucky about number 13 for Championship West leaders Narberth who beat near neighbours Crymych 30-21 to...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoBRITISH RUGBY RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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James Harrington
/ 2 years agoNo rush to get Tuilagi involved
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Something of a big deal was made last week about the fact that, a matter of days...
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Schools / Universities
/ 2 years agoMapletoft out to build next generation
By BEN JAYCOCK As England’s U20s side prepare for the upcoming Six Nations, head coach Mark Mapletoft insists that the development...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoProposed hybrid contracts causing major debate
By NICK POWELL On the most recent edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast, Jeff Probyn joined host Ollie Little and our...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoSharks confirm they are keen on Wales flyer
Sale have confirmed they have spoken with Wales wing Mason Grady, a target for up to four English clubs. The 21-year-old,...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoChampions Cup round three Friday and Saturday preview
The 2023/24 Champions Cup resumes with an eagerly anticipated third round of pool-stage matches. English teams have performed exceptionally well up...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoChallenge Cup round three Friday and Saturday Preview
Round 3 of the Challenge Cup promises an array of exciting fixtures, featuring eight matches unfolding across Friday and Saturday with...
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Schools / Universities
/ 2 years agoHow the Continental Tyres Schools Vase and Bowl semi-finals took shape
By TOM JEFFREYS A quite period gives us the chance to look back at some of the scintillating rugby played at...
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BUCS Super Rugby
/ 2 years agoLooking back at BUCS Super Rugby Alumni
By TOM JEFFREYS As BUCS Super Rugby eagerly awaits its return on January 24th, there is no better time to look...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoEverest skydive caps off world’s fastest rugby ball charity challenge
Bath Rugby legend Iestyn Lewis has taken charity fundraising to new heights after skydiving in freezing Himalayan conditions close to Mount...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoWales legend JPR Williams dies aged 74
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fullback JPR Williams has died aged 74. The Bridgend and London Welsh legend won...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoDe Glanville double gives Gloucester unwelcome record
By NICK POWELL Bath…………………………………17 Tries: De Glanville 31, 62 Muir 41 Conversions: Russell 43 Gloucester………………………….10 Tries: Ackerman 7 Conversions: Hastings 8...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMcCall: I wouldn’t blame Farrell
By ROB WILDMAN Saracens boss Mark McCall did little last night to dampen the speculation that England captain Owen Farrell is...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSanderson: Don’t put cap back up to £6.4m
By JON NEWCOMBE Alex Sanderson remains against increasing the Premiership salary cap back up to £6.4 million after his club Sale...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLawes looks like leaving
Northampton are struggling to hold on to Courtney Lawes. The 34-year-old former England flanker, who retired from international rugby after the...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoDevoto back with a new lease of life
By MARK STEVENS Ollie Devoto says he’s been given a new lease of life this season after battling back from a...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoUmaga to stay with Benetton
Former Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga has signed a new deal with Benetton, keeping him in Italy until 2026. The 25-year-old has...
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National League 2E
/ 2 years agoMcRae proud to be top of the pile
By BEN JAYCOCK Dorking winger Toby McRae proudly ended 2023 as the top try scorer in the sport. The 25-year-old scored...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoFreeman sets his sights on England
By PAUL REES Tommy Freeman has taken inspiration from club colleague Alex Mitchell as he strives to make England’s Six Nations...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPepper the shining star for Falcons as they battle hard
By PAUL REES Newcastle have had little to smile about this season, but Guy Pepper has added some spice to the...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoRuddock puts his son in the frame
Former Wales Grand Slam coach Mike Ruddock hopes Warren Gatland will consider his son, Rhys Ruddock, for an international return this...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoLeicester power too much for Saracens
By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ...........................19pts Tries: Kelly 12, Rogerson 34, Simmons 60 Conversions: Pollard 34, 60 Saracens ...........................10pts Tries: Parton 20...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoChessum and Martin were really ‘up for it’, says McKellar
Leicester boss Dan McKellar paid tribute to his young locks Ollie Chessum and George Martin. The Australian said they were “up...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoSleightholme leads the Saints fightback
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Exeter ................................ 36pts Tries: Vermuelen 5, 22; Feyi-Waboso 13, Townsend 17 Tuima 71 Conversions: Slade 6, 18, 24,...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoFirst-half tries were crucial – Dowson
Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson said the two tries before half-time were crucial as they fought back from 26-0 down...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoMalins puts Bristol on the right course
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale .....................................14pts Tries: Hill 31, Creevy 67 Conversions: Du Preez 32, 68 Bristol................................ 22pts Tries: Randall 7, Ibitoye...
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Premiership
/ 2 years ago‘We must be yards better than that’
Alex Sanderson was more angry with his Sale team’s performance than the fact their proud unbeaten home record had been ruined....
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPitfalls ahead for England’s new management company
AN England player group taking over the squad negotiations on remuneration – whether from RFU hybrid contracts, match fees, or sponsorship...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoMass rotation could end up a crowd killer
The Premiership wants to be taken seriously, but then makes the cardinal error of not taking itself seriously by trashing its...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoNewcastle fail again as Quins march on
By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle........................... 3pts Penalties: Connon 36 Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: David 2, Esterhuizen 28, Walker 46, Hammond 55 Conversions:...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoWe need to turn a corner, and soon, says captain Chick
Newcastle skipper Callum Chick admits his side are not at the standard they need to be at, and is calling for...
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Premiership
/ 2 years ago50 up for Muir as he sets sights on a podium finish
■ By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Bath v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, The Recreation Ground SHRUGGING off defenders has proved far easier...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoMillard backing Gloucester to do some damage
■ By PAUL REES Starts: Jonny May GLOUCESTER are looking for the new year to provide them with a reset after...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPellegrini steers Cov back to top of the pile
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Bedford ............. 19pts Tries: King 11, 32; Penalty 48 Conversions: Maisey 33 Coventry .......... 34pts Tries: Pellegrini...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoJones delight as Caldy hit heights
By BEN JAYCOCK Three years ago Caldy players could only have dreamt of competing in the Championship, but the Merseyside club...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoLloyd making the most of life in the capital
By BEN JAYCOCK Garin Lloyd made the move from the small town of Neath, Wales to the hustle and bustle of...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoLyon set to swoop for pair of Sharks
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Lyon are eyeing up a double raid on Sale Sharks to take their England and...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoBath win battle to keep Redpath
Bath have won their tug of war with the Scottish Rugby Union and will be keeping Scotland centre Cam Redpath at...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoRees-Zammit in line for big Japan payday
WALES superstar Louis Rees-Zammit could be set to jump aboard the oriental gravy train after Mie Honda Heat made an offer...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPearson: We are getting our reward for hard work
By PAUL REES Exeter's rise this season with a largely young group of players has taken many by surprise, but not...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 years agoGloucester are made to fight all way by Lightning
By SAM BYTHEWAY G-Hartpury........42pts Tries: Sing 10, K Jones 16, H Jones 28, 72; Monaghan 39, Brock 43 Conversions: Sing 11,...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 years agoSaracens run riot to leave Sale struggling
By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Sale Sharks ........................3pts Penalties: Irwin 17 Saracens .......................... 69pts Tries: Gondwe 14, Farries 19, 60, 66; Packer 30,...












