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National League 2N
/ 8 months agoStudents are top of the class in tightest of tests
By FYNLEE HATELEY L’ghborogh S.. 45 Hornets..............35 LOUGHBOROUGH Students returned to Epinal Way to play Hornets after they had suffered a...
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National League 2N
/ 8 months agoHappy Hinckley hit a half-century
By ANDY WARD Syston...................... 12 Hinckley.................. 51 HINCKLEY ran riot in the second half to bring the 50 up in one...
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National League 2N
/ 8 months agoJack makes it a really Goodwin!
By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians.............. 15 Cinderford................11 THIS was a game of two halves as the home side persevered and eventually claimed...
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National League 2N
/ 8 months agoThe Beers are on Louis as his treble seals win
By DESMOND HICKIE Chester...............27pts Barnstaple........19pts TEAMS CHESTER: Cleverley, Robson, Clarke, Powell-Jones, Joseph, Roebuck, Morris, Williams, Craven, Bagshaw, Vare, Hamilton, Ivory, Beer,...
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National League 2N
/ 8 months agoO’Kane the real deal as Camborne turn on the style
By BILL HOOPER Camborne................52 Exeter Uni................ 12 FLY-HALF Rory O’Kane marshalled Camborne to a bonus-point win with another mature performance from...
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National League 2N
/ 8 months agoZac attack does all of the damage
■By RORY MORROW Lymm ......................... 7 Old Redcliffians ...25 OLD Redcliffians claimed an away win, after an excellent first half condemned...
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National League 2N
/ 8 months agoThomas Putts the seal on fightback
■By HUW GRIFFIN Redruth ................... 18 Taunton Titans ....20 TAUNTON produced a strong second-half performance to secure a narrow victory at...
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National League 2N
/ 8 months agoTop-scorer Sheppard is so happy to be a Hornet
■By CHRIS COLLYER Try machine: Hornets wing Josh Sheppard HORNETS top points scorer and hat-trick hero Josh Sheppard made his 50th...
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National League 2E
/ 8 months agoIn-form Fryatt is hat-trick hero for Combe
■By JOHN VALLELY Westcombe P.47 Guernsey..........22 A FIRST-HALF hat-trick from Ben Fryatt laid the foundation for a convincing home win for...
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National League 2E
/ 8 months agoAdams’ anguish as Barnes hold on
■By STEPHEN FITZMAURICE Sevenoaks................ 8 Barnes...................... 10 SEVENOAKS and Barnes enjoyed an arm wrestle at Knole Paddock, edged by the visitors...
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National League 2E
/ 8 months agoThunderbolt Holt drives Havant win
■By DOUG MILLER Havant......................24 London Welsh........20 HAVANT overcame a 15-0 deficit to move up to eighth in the table. Scrum-half Ben...
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National League 2E
/ 8 months agoOundle on song in quest for glory
By PETER CROOT Statement win: Oundle celebrate PICTURES: Matt Fleming Lewis Finlay scores Oundle............... 45pts Old Albanians..14pts IN a much-anticipated top-of-the-table...
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National League 2E
/ 8 months agoBotterill bags a hat-trick as Esher finally win in ’26
■By HECTOR VICKERS Esher.........................22 Henley Hawks....... 17 ESHER recorded their first win of 2026 with a scrappy victory. The ever-reliable James...
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National League 2E
/ 8 months agoGeorge Heads his team to triumph
■By RHYS COOPE Oxford H ..................24 Dorking ....................65 DORKING stormed to a big 11-try triumph at Oxford. George Head crossed inside...
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National League 2E
/ 8 months agoAndrews leads the way for Bury
■By ANDREW HERLIHY George Bury St Edmunds .27 Canterbury ............. 10 THIS proved a pulsating match between teams with contrasting styles...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoIndisciplined Dorking look to clean up their act
■By BEN JAYCOCK Full steam ahead: Dorking prop Nick Barry DORKING prop Nick Barry admits discipline has been the biggest factor...
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Features
/ 8 months agoLUKE DAVIDSON
YOUNG GUNS SARACENS & ENGLAND U20 FLY-HALF South Africa-born fly-half Luke Davidson is fully immersed in England U20s and hopes to...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoResults
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoIt’s still all to play for in the race for finals day
SCHOOLS REPORT By JOSEPH TERRY THE girls ACE League round robin concludes on Wednesday with places in the grand final still...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoRegional results
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Schools / Universities
/ 8 months agoSwansea hold on to steal it from Notts
BUCS RUGBY By JOSEPH TERRY RELEGATION fighting Swansea held onto a vital 29-28 win over Nottingham to secure a second win...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoRegional results
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoJorgensen has Waratahs firing
By BEN JAYCOCK Take that: Max Jorgensen celebrates his Waratahs try PICTURE: Getty Images MAX Jorgensen scored a wonder try as...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoWelsh Rugby
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Latest News
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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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Club Rugby
/ 8 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
/ 8 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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International Rugby
/ 8 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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Club Rugby
/ 8 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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Club Rugby
/ 8 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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International Rugby
/ 8 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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International Rugby
/ 8 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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Latest News
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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
/ 8 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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