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National League 2N
/ 2 years agoIonians have no answer to Eddie
By BRIAN NORMAN Hull Ionians............22 Otley..........................45 OTLEY’S determination and excellent tactical kicking for space by Eddie Crossland earned them a comfortable...
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National League 2N
/ 2 years agoArchie’s in at the double for hosts
By SAMANTHA EMMA Sheffield..................45 Chester.....................20 WITH a record highest -ever league finish of second confirmed, you could have forgiven Sheffield for...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLeeds Tykes’ Adam Brown eyes top tryscorer award to put icing on cake
By Ben Jaycock Now that he’s got his hands on the National Two North title, Leeds Tykes hooker Adam Brown is...
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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoAll fine for Fenton as he steers Exeter to a big win
By ALEX GREGGOR Exeter Uni.........53 Cinderford........38 NOAH FENTON and Jed Findlay ran amok as Exeter University dominated their final home game...
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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoStudents sign off home year in style
By FYNLEE HATELEY Loughborough S....52 Redruth....................26 LOUGHBOROUGH Students continued their unbeaten run at home since the start of 2025 with a...
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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoClifton wobble as finishing line nears
By PAUL BOLTON Bournville...............30 Clifton.......................50 CLIFTON stayed on course for the National Two West title, but not before they were given...
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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoPriddey’s four ends Services’ challenge
By BILL HOOPER Camborne......... 43pts Devonport S......26pts CAMBORNE’S Ben Priddey helped himself to another four tries as they banished the disappointment...
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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoHornets’ late sting leaves Macc rueing misses
By HOLLY DAISY Hornets.....................36 Macclesfield..........35 HORNETS clinched a nail-biting win with the very last play of the game as they ended...
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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoReds can’t make the yellows count
By MO SHER O Redcliffians........ 15 Luctonians.............. 17 THIS chequered end-ofseason tie at Scotland Lane went the way of the Luctonians,...
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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoTitans hold off fine Hinckley fightback
By MIKE AMOS Taunton Titans.....49 Hinckley..................47 A BUMPER crowd were treated to 13 excellent tries, open running rugby and a narrow...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoHarry Blackwell hails how travel troubles have brought Macclesfield together
By Ben Jaycock Despite a season of mammoth journeys virtually every other week, Macclesfield confirmed their survival in National Two West,...
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National League 2E
/ 2 years agoTerrific Thomas seals late glory for Raiders
By JOSH THOMAS Guernsey......... 34 Sevenoaks.......29 OWEN Thomas’ late try secured a dramatic win for Guernsey after they twice came from...
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National League 2E
/ 2 years agoTitchener on hand for a Max impact
By MICHAEL WHITFIELD Barnes...................... 19 Henley...................... 21 IN A scrappy game that bore all the hallmarks of a tired end-of-season display,...
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National League 2E
/ 2 years agoLet’s be Frank – Reynolds wins it
By RORY MORROW Canterbury..............42 Dorking.....................35 CANTERBURY roared back against Dorking to edge an enthralling encounter. Initially, proceedings started steadily as Frank...
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National League 2E
/ 2 years agoJuddians are back in the big time!
By GARETH WITHERS Top guys: Flanker Vince Everitt goes over to score and, below, TJs celebrate winning the title PICTURES: Adam...
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National League 2E
/ 2 years agoJoel is Knight in shining armour for the victors
By PETE MAYHEAD Havant......................38 Colchester.............. 12 HAVANT secured a bonus-point win in a lacklustre game. With nothing really to play for,...
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National League 2E
/ 2 years agoRees helps Bury edge the contest
By RICHARD HOMER Old Albanian...........36 Bury St Ed’s.............38 OLD Albanian’s eight-match winning run came to end in an exciting encounter. Bury...
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National League 2E
/ 2 years agoCombe spoil big day for Gatford
By ABI BENCE Worthing..................40 Westcombe P.........52 THERE was no fairytale ending for Grant Gatford on a final emotional appearance for Worthing...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBoost for Bicknell as Quins prove their worth
By BEN JAYCOCK On call: Oxford Harlequins skipper Willo Bicknell OXFORD Harlequins survived in National Two East courtesy of a remarkable...
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Features
/ 2 years agoShaun was never slow to tell me if I was wrong
MY LIFEIN RUGBY STUART ABBOTT THE FORMER ENGLAND, WASPS & HARLEQUINS CENTRE I ONLY arrived in England, where my mother was...
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Features
/ 2 years agoEnglish clubs get a harsh lesson
Flag bearers: Tommy Freeman’s hat-trick helped earn Saints a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals PICTURE: Getty Images THE Premiership have...
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Features
/ 2 years agoYoung Guns – Rhys Beeckmans
By Ben Jaycock Rhys Beeckmans is feeling confident and relaxed in Newcastle Falcons’ setup as he targets further first-team action. The...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoResults
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoResults
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoChris Wearmouth still has a lot to give for Tynedale
By Jon Newcombe Chris Wearmouth feared the lower tackle height laws would signal the end of his days as a second-row...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGreen light for Cinderford’s new pitch
By LUKE JARMYN A WEST Country rugby club has got the green light to begin an ambitious £1.35m project of upgrades...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoResults
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLoughborough’s mission
BUCS SUPER RUGBY FINAL PREVIEW By BEN JAYCOCK LOUGHBOROUGH are targeting an unprecedented double on Wednesday, but standing in their way...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoDave Cherry and Ali Price heading abroad
Scotland internationals Dave Cherry and Ali Price are to move on from Edinburgh at the end of the season to “take...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoU19s join Dragons
THE Dragons have signed Wales Under-19 duo Codi Purnell and James Talamai from the Gallagher Premiership. The Rodney Parade side recently...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEveryone should try out the front row at least once
Steve Hill puts the questions to Graham Dawe, below, head coach of Cornwall County 1st XV What was your rugby playing...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBoutez double rescues France
Round 1 Wrap OSCAR Boutez scored a double as tournament hosts France fought off spirited debutants Spain 36-12. It only took...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTamani in charge as Scots demolished
England..............71pts Scotland.............. 5pts by Ben Jaycock CHARLIE Tamani burst onto the international age-grade scene with two well-taken tries as England destroyed...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWales get act together to start with a win
Wales........................32 Ireland.....................24 cepting an errant pass to dot down between the sticks. Having slotted both conversions, a pair of penalties from...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland get ready for Spain challenge
Round 2 Preview ENGLAND will take on Spain for the first time at age-grade level on Monday as Jonathan Pendlebury’s side...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRed Roses dismiss Italy but fall short against Ireland
By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND U18s women kicked off their campaign by scoring four tries on their way to beating Italy but...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoDrovers bring Cardiff down
Super Rygbi round-up By ROB COLE LLANDOVERY ended Super Rygbi Cymru leaders Cardiff ’s six-match winning streak after coming out on...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoKathrens keeps Merthyr on top
Premiership round-up By CARL FIELD LEADERS Merthyr remain firmly in the box seat in the Welsh Premiership after picking up another...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoResults
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James Harrington
/ 2 years agoTop 14: Raffaele Storti set to get his chance at Grenoble
French Column by James Harrington Portugal winger Raffaele Storti has made a habit of not doing things the easy way –...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSua’ali’i turns it on for Waratahs
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK JOSEPH Sua’ali’i starred as the Waratahs secured their first victory over the Chiefs since...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWild Knights make sure of place at the top
Japan League One round-up SAITAMA Wild Knights stayed at the top of Japan Rugby League One with a routine 55-33 triumph...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoChris Collyer: Touch Rugby, give it a go!
By Chris Collyer For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoKidsOut Charity: Can you make happy memories for a child fleeing domestic abuse?
We have teamed up with the children’s charity, KidsOut, as part of a national project to ask football, rugby, and cricket...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoThe Casino and the Clubhouse: A New Era for Rugby Sponsorships
Rugby has long been rooted in tradition, with its financial backbone historically supported by industries like beer, retail, and construction. However,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSuper Rugby Americas Round Seven Review: Pampas deliver warning to rest of the league with dominant display
By Joe Santamaria Pampas 72-14 Cobras Pampas delivered an ominous warning to the rest of the competition with a 72-14 win...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoCan you bet on the Six Nations 2026?
The Six Nations 2026 may still be some time away, but rugby fans and bettors are already looking ahead to the...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoWomen’s Rugby – The Growing Influence and Future of the Sport Championship
Due to its breathtaking skill and concentration, women’s rugby has been receiving increased attention and recognition from audiences, sponsors, and the...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoCai Griffiths: Worcester Warriors return to second tier ‘is not fair’
By Ben Jaycock The decision to give Worcester Warriors a place in next season’s Championship has sparked an angry response from...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoDanny Wilson: Leinster have got an All Black – on the bench!
Harlequins boss Danny Wilson highlighted the difference in strength in depth between his side and Leinster in the wake of their...
Autumn Internationals
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