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/ 6 months agoWelsh Rugby
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/ 6 months agoYoung hookers take the plaudits
Round-up By ROB COLE TWO Cardiff hookers grabbed the headlines at the Arms Park, both of them young enough to be...
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Top 14
/ 6 months agoBayonne battling to find a new way
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Ex-Bayonne coach Gregory Patat PICTURES: Getty Images new way IT MAY be a Top 14 rest week,...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, February 22, 2026 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: England v Ireland – English response or Irish statement? ft Pat McCarry
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Irish rugby writer Pat McCarry...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSix Nations news: Maro Itoje set for 100th cap as England and Ireland look to bounce back at Twickenham
British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje will run out for his 100th cap for England on Saturday at Twickenham, eager to...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSix Nations news: Sam Prendergast dropped by Ireland ahead of clash with England
Sam Prendergast has been left out of Ireland’s matchday squad for Saturday’s Six Nations clash away to England, with Jack Crowley...
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 months agoThe best Rugby tournaments to bet on at bookmakers
Those who love Rugby always have the chance to combine their passion for the sport with the opportunity to earn money...
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 months agoStep-by-step Pinco registration: From filling out the form to the first login
Pinco casino offers over 5,000 games and features for players around the world. You need an account to play with real...
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 months agoUK Slot Gaming & Mobile Pay: Trends, Usage and Player Behaviour
In the UK, pay-by-mobile has become essential to the UK digital economy, driven by Boku’s carrier billing launch in 2009 and...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSix Nations news: Henry Pollock set for first England start against Ireland
Henry Pollock will make his first England start in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland as one of three changes...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoRugby World Cup 2027: Organisers on course to deliver a thrilling tournament
Australia is putting the final touches to its preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup (RWC).
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoWales 12-54 France: Les Bleus overpower the Welsh en route to emphatic Six Nations victory
Wales suffered more Six Nations misery as France romped to a 54-12 victory in Cardiff.
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoAndy Farrell: Ireland’s spirit was fantastic in Six Nations win over Italy
Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the character of his team after they overcame gritty Italy in Dublin to get their campaign...
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoEngland’s Ollie Chessum says it’s great to be back at full capacity for 2026 Six Nations
Every England victory is sweet but last weekend’s win over Wales was extra special for Ollie Chessum after limping through the...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 months agoJosh Hodge keen to end on a high with Exeter Chiefs before joining Newcastle Red Bulls
Josh Hodge hopes to leave Exeter Chiefs on a high this summer when he re-joins Newcastle Red Bulls.
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoLeicester Tigers wing Ollie Hassell-Collins still has England ambitions
Ollie Hassell-Collins is set on adding to the two England caps he won three years ago.
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoEngland’s Freddie Steward gives his backing for the shorter Six Nations schedule
Freddie Steward has given the new Six Nations format the thumbs-up despite it cutting down rest time for players.
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Club Rugby
/ 7 months agoBath 33-24 Bristol Bears: Forwards stick together to get Johann van Graan’s side over the line
Bath’s hard-fought victory set up a titanic clash with Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday, with the winners likely to...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 months agoExeter Chiefs 48-14 Gloucester: Campbell Ridl hits heights to put Rob Baxter’s side at the top
On a day for roses and romance, Exeter Chiefs found their perfect match as Campbell Ridl’s love affair with the try-line...
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoSix Nations 2026: Wales v France – Fabien Brau-Boirie adds weight in midfield for the French
Pau’s 20-year-old centre Fabien Brau-Boirie will make his France debut in a new-look midfield as head coach Fabien Galthie makes two...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoGrant in at No.9
HARLEQUINS have signed scrum-half Jack Grant until the end of the season from New South Wales Waratahs. The 32-year-old, who spent...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoThere is plenty for us to do – Farrell
ANDY Farrell praised his side’s character while acknowledging there’s plenty of work to be done. “It was a hell of a...
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoSix Nations 2026: Wales v France – Olly Cracknell gets the nod as Steve Tandy urges his side to put things right
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has brought in Scarlets centre Joe Hawkins and Leicester No.8 Olly Cracknell, with props Rhys Carre...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoFrench power too much for Wales
Wales .......................24 France......................34 WALES delivered an impressive performance but didn’t have enough to topple France as the reigning champions pulled away...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoBattling Italy push Ireland all the way
Ireland.....................30 Italy ..........................27 IRELAND bounced back from their heavy defeat to France to win a thrilling eight-try spectacle in which the...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoNuu: I want to pay back Doncaster
■ By CHRIS COLLYER NEW Zealand-born Junior Nuu has made the leap up to Champ rugby by signing at Doncaster after...
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Letters
/ 7 months agoStop tinkering with the laws, please
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk WHY do we have...
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Letters
/ 7 months agoRefs have a better ‘feel’ for the game
AS A retired referee of some 15 years standing, I read with interest Chris Hewett’s article on referee suffering being a...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoDREAM TEAM
JOE MAKYSYMIW, THE FORMER LEICESTER, CONNACHT, DRAGONS AND AGEN LOCK, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1....
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Chris Hewett
/ 7 months agoTime for the scrum to have its own clock
CHRIS HEWETT ANYONE watch the Super Bowl, which used to be the most ad-intrusive sporting event on the planet until ITV...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoUnbeatable Ealing push Hartpury out of the way
■By LUKE JARMYN Hartpury ............19pts Tries: Holliday 25, 43, 64 Conversions: Bazalgette 26, 65 Ealing T ............ 46pts Tries: Stronge 2,...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoCoventry take their time to get into gear
■By PAUL Tries: Reeves 7, Ferrie 18, 65; Barton 29, Adderly-Jones 47, Bavadra 61, Opoku 68, Strong 79 Conversions: Mathews 18,...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoScottish left at the gate as Worcester go on rampage
■By BLUEBELL NICHOLLS L Scottish ..........7pts Try: Ferdinand 55 Conversion: Sheppard 55 Worcester .......66pts Tries: Wallis 3, 26, 60; Lane 12,...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 months agoDoncaster Knights 50-12 Bedford Blues: Darren Fearn’s dazzling side put the boot into Blues
Doncaster Knights produced a dazzling display at Castle Park, where they surprisingly smashed one of the form sides in the league,...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoSinclair hits the target to make sure for Pirates
■By JOHN LYON Caldy .................21pts Tries: Gallagher 24, Higginson 53, Akehurst 75 Conversions: Wilkinson 24, 53, 75 C Pirates ..........41pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoGoss in at the corner to snatch it for Chinnor
■By BEN WHITE Ampthill ............29pts Tries: Kildunne 3, Mapapalangi 8, Jones 31, 36; Auvaa 49 Conversions: Grimoldby 37, 50 Chinnor ..............30pts...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoNottingham do enough to thwart Cambridge
■By LUKE JARMYN Nottingham ......21pts Tries: Ecclesfield 27, Roper 41, Allen 60 Conversions: Parks 28, 42, 61 Cambridge .......17pts Tries: Eckersley...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 7 months agoSaracens stick with Sellors
PREVIEW... Saracens v Bristol Bears Today. Kick-off 1.30pm, StoneX FREE-SCORING Saracens return to the StoneX for the first time in nine...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 7 months agoTable toppers turn on the style
■By BLUEBELL NICHOLLS Gloucester-H .. 45pts Harlequins .......22pts Tries: Williams 9, Tuipulotu 26, 31; Jones 50, Heard 60, Muir 68, Simpson...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 7 months agoWe need to dig deep – Salvin
PREVIEW... Exeter Chiefs v Loughborough Today. Kick-off 1pm, Sandy Park EXETER will look to go one better than last weekend when...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 7 months agoSharks keep Trailfinders at bay
■ By JOSEPH TERRY Trailfinders .....31pts Sale Sharks .....36pts Tries: Penalty 16, Blanco 30, 40+5; Leatherman 43, Ponsonby 56 Conversions: N...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoFrenchman in a hurry
PETER JACKSON Starlet: Fabien Brau-Boirie PICTURE: Alamy PAU introduced him to the Top 14 last season at the age of 18...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoHighlanders too good for Crusaders
By BEN JAYCOCK Triple top: Highlanders trio Caleb Tangitau, Cameron Millar and Tanielu Tele’a celebrate their win PICTURES: Getty Images CAMERON...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoTravelling fans can’t be left at side of the road
THERE aren’t many downsides to being a staunch supporter of Les Bleus but this year’s compressed Six Nations itinerary – with...
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News Extra
/ 7 months agoGulley believes Exeter’s best yet to come
By JOSEPH TERRY EXETER University loose-head Tom Gulley believes his team will show they have the most heart in BUCS Super...
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National League One
/ 7 months agoPoints machine Hayes at it again
National League 1 By DAVID BEADOWS Rotherham T .........47 Dings C..................... 12 LLOYD HAYES weighed in with 22 points as league...
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News Extra
/ 7 months agoCleet is difference in big Park battle
By TOM MARKHAM Sedgley Park ........ 19 Rosslyn Park .........33 RAMPANT Rosslyn Park cruised to victory over Sedgley Park. The game...
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News Extra
/ 7 months agoThunder helps Sale storm to top triumph over Lions
By GARETH DANIELS Sale FC...............52pts Tries: Robins 1, Dixon 9, Green 20, Thunder 22, 43, 67; Boxall 76, Walsh 79 Conversions:...
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News Extra
/ 7 months agoMoseley are beaten by Smeaton in win for Heath
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ............55 B Moseley .............. 12 BLACKHEATH celebrated a half-century of points in beating Moseley. A position of...
