Ben Jaycock
News By Ben Jaycock
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Features
/ 3 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Huw Taylor – I’ll never forget scoring for England’s U20s
Huw Taylor, the former Worcester Warriors, Dragons, RGC 1404 & Seattle Seawolves lock/blindside, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 3 months agoRyan Lamb: If it was my choice, I’d give Fin Smith the No.10 shirt for England and back him properly
Now helping drive the resurgence of Plymouth Albion, former England Saxons fly-half Ryan Lamb – who enjoyed spells at Gloucester, London...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoOld Brodleians are helping Ghee Thompson get back on her feet
Old Brodleians vice-captain and team manager Elena Bunbury feels the response to team-mate Ghee Thompson’s horrific leg break sums up what...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoEngland and Bristol Bears wing Millie David enjoying life in the fast lane
It has been a whirlwind year for Millie David, but the Bristol Bears and England international flyer insists she is only...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoSaracens 26-12 Harlequins: Sarries get set for an Exeter Chiefs shootout
Saracens secured the all-important five points against Harlequins ahead of their Sandy Park showdown with playoff rivals Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoBedford Blues vs Worcester Warriors: Alex Day – A win would be pinnacle of my career
Bedford Blues and Worcester Warriors will battle it out for the Champ title today in front of a sold-out Goldington Road.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoBedford Blues vs Worcester Warriors: Josh Bassett – What we’ve done this year has been fantastic
Josh Bassett believes Worcester Warriors are on the verge of completing one of the most remarkable comeback stories English rugby has...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoChamp Dream Team: Second tier alive with style and flair
The best XV of the 2025-26 Champ season, as voted for by our correspondents.
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Features
/ 4 months agoTom Varndell: Leicester Tigers have shown how to adapt…they are good enough to beat anybody
Tom Varndell, the former Leicester Tigers, Wasps and Bristol Bears wing, believes English rugby is entering a defining period with the...
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Features
/ 4 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Nick Selway – Siam Cup triumph is perfect way to finish
Nick Selway, the former Jersey Reds, Chinnor, London Scottish, Clifton, Lydney and Guernsey Raiders hooker, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Champions Cup
/ 4 months agoMagnifique! It’s a Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup double
Bordeaux-Begles secured back-to-back Champions Cup titles with a 41-19 demolition of Leinster in Bilbao.
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Champions Cup
/ 4 months agoBordeaux-Begles 41-19 Leinster: French giants put on another vintage show
Maxime Lucu was crowned the king of Bordeaux after his 21-point tally helped guide his Begles past Leinster who suffered further...
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 months agoMontpellier 59-26 Ulster: Billy Vunipola is enjoying his days in the sun
Billy Vunipola starred as Montpellier ended Ulster’s hopes of a first trophy in 20 years with a ruthless triumph in Bilbao...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoWomen’s Six Nations 2026 review: England acclaimed as ‘best ever team’
John Mitchell feels his Red Roses side can now be ranked among the greatest English sporting teams of all time after...
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Features
/ 4 months agoPeter Winterbottom: England can take on world’s best if they play with ambition and confidence
Former England flanker Peter Winterbottom gives his verdict on Red Rose head coach Steve Borthwick, captain Maro Itoje, and outlines how...
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Features
/ 4 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Laura Delgado – Rugby rescued me when I was in a dark place
Laura Delgado, below, the former Spain, DMP Sharks, Exeter, Gloucester-Hartpury, Harlequins and Hawke’s Bay prop, who retired this month, reflects on...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoNational Two West Dream Team: 7-up! Camborne provide the class
The best XV from 2025-26 as voted by our correspondents
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoFrance vs England: We’ll relish Women’s Six Nations decider in Bordeaux – John Mitchell
France and England collide in Bordeaux today in a winner-takes-all Grand Slam decider that has become the defining fixture of the...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoKane James switch proves handy as Steve Tandy names Wales summer squad
Steve Tandy has named six uncapped players, including former England U20s flanker Kane James, in a 48-man Wales squad for this...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoHard-grafting Bedford Blues and Michael Le Bourgeois are gearing up for big finale
Veteran centre Michael Le Bourgeois feels Bedford Blues thoroughly deserve their home Champ semi-final after a season built on consistency, resilience...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoNational Two East Dream Team: Bury and Oundle lead the charge
Bury St Edmunds completed a remarkable campaign by securing a historic first-ever promotion to National One and, unsurprisingly, the champions are...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoYoung Guns -Molly Bunker – “No one takes the England shirt for granted”
Gloucester-Hartpury centre Molly Bunker admits rugby only became a genuine career ambition in the last few years, but now the Red...
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Features
/ 4 months agoMy life in Rugby: Bobby De Wee – “Winning titles never gets old”
Coming through South African rugby as a lock can feel brutal at times because there is always somebody bigger, stronger or...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoSuper Rugby Pacific roundup: Fab Fehi nets share of the top try record
Hurricanes moved a step closer to securing the Super Rugby Pacific minor premiership with a dominant 47-24 victory over Blues at...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoItaly 33-61 England: Marlie Packer’s punch puts the Italians on the floor
Marlie Packer sent a stern reminder to her back row rivals that she is not going away anytime soon after the...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoWill Genia backs the Henry Pollock hype but feels England need to be more fluid
Will Genia is firmly on the Henry Pollock hype train but believes England must evolve into a more dynamic side if...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoFrancis Moore: Ealing Trailfinders play and act like a Prem side
Ealing Trailfinders centre Francis Moore believes the unbeaten record-breaking Champ leaders are already operating like a Prem outfit as they build...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoJamie Heafield hails patience after Kings Norton’s title-winning turnaround
Kings Norton head coach Jamie Heafield insists patience and belief have been key after guiding the club from struggling to raise...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoNational Two North Dream Team: Sheffield’s seven show their steel
Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of The Rugby Paper’s National Two North reporters to select the 2025/26 Team of the Season
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Features
/ 4 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Ryan Edwards – Bristol fashion suited my style
Ryan Edwards, the former Bristol Bears, Cardiff Blues and Bridgend winger, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Challenge Cup
/ 5 months agoEngland winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso suffers injury concern as Exeter Chiefs exit Europe
England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso looked to be knocked unconscious following a collision with Ireland international Jacob Stockdale during Exeter Chiefs’ Challenge...
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Challenge Cup
/ 5 months agoUlster 29-12 Exeter Chiefs: Nathan Doak leads the charge as Rob Baxter’s side are taken apart
Nathan Doak inspired Ulster to reach their first Challenge Cup final as they produced a commanding display to dismantle Exeter Chiefs...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoTravis Gordon enjoys ‘unbelievable campaign’ with Rotherham Titans
Rotherham Titans flanker-cum-centre Travis Gordon believes his side’s title-winning campaign has been built on connection as much as quality after sealing...
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Challenge Cup
/ 5 months agoMontpellier vs Dragons: Filo Tiatia’s side will need to be at their best to take down French giants
Dragons are daring to dream of a first European final in over a decade as they head to France to face...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoBury St Edmunds celebrate their charge to the top
Bury St Edmunds centre Samir Kharbouch admits it still ‘hasn’t sunk in’ that his side have sealed a first-ever promotion to...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoNational One Dream Team: Rotherham Titans and Plymouth Albion leading the way
Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of The Rugby Paper’s National One correspondents to select the 2025/26 Team of the Season
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Features
/ 5 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Will Genia – 100 Aussie caps is my career highlight
Will Genia, the former Australia, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels, Stade Francais & Kintetsu Liners scrum-half, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoUnstoppable 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...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoGloucester 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...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoEngland 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...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoLukhanyo 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...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoMaud 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...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 5 months agoEdinburgh 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...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoOllie 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...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoCamborne’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...
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Features
/ 5 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Josh Skelcey – Wearing an England shirt was a highlight
Josh Skelcey, the former Northampton Saints, Birmingham Moseley, Nottingham, Plymouth Albion, Ampthill and Cambridge winger, who is now player-coach at Old...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoRed Roses show no mercy in rampant Women’s Six Nations victory over Scotland
Captain Meg Jones saluted England’s adaptability after the Red Roses shrugged off disruption to deliver a record-breaking 84-7 victory at Murrayfield...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoScotland 7-84 England: Ruthless Red Roses go on the rampage
England shrugged off their shortage of locks to deliver a ruthless display at Murrayfield, securing a record victory over Scotland in...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoBlackheath’s Billy Harding is writing his own history after testing his harbouring skill
Blackheath hooker Billy Harding admits the moment he broke the National One try-scoring record is still a blur after crossing for...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoChinnor gunning for a top six spot in the Champ
Second row forward Conor-Terrah Brockschmidt believes Chinnor’s rise from relegation battlers to top-six contenders has been built on adapting to the...
