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National League 2E
/ 9 months agoDorking follow the Roux script to perfection
■ By KEVIN BEAL Dorking..............41 Havant............... 10 DIRECTOR of Rugby Armand Roux’s prematch prediction that “It will be hard going for...
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National League 2E
/ 9 months agoSnelling strikes a treble for hosts
■ By PETER CROOT Oundle......................41 Sevenoaks..............36 GRANT Snelling grabbed a hat-trick to secure Oundle the win. Sevenoaks struck first with an...
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National League 2E
/ 9 months agoEoin hooks the hat-trick for hosts
■ By MATT BROWN Canterbury..............34 Guernsey................... 8 EOIN O’Donoghue grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Canterbury beat Guernsey. The Raiders made...
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National League 2E
/ 9 months agoDefence wins the day for Welsh
■ By MICHAEL WHITFIELD Barnes.................. 0pts London Welsh.... 7pts THIS was a contest that matched the conditions as determined London Welsh...
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National League 2E
/ 9 months agoHats off to Hema as Bury add to Henley’s woes
■ By ALISTAIR BEYNON Henley...................... 18 Bury St Ed’s.............54 A SECOND-HALF onslaught from Bury St Edmunds condemned Henley Hawks to their...
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National League 2E
/ 9 months agoCook condemns leaders to defeat
■ By JAMES LOGAN Old Albanians ....... 31 Westcombe P ........40 CONDITIONS were not ideal for a game of running rugby,...
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National League 2E
/ 9 months agoEsher run riot in free-scoring show
■ By NEIL HOPPER Oxford H .................. 17 Esher ........................76 ESHER were straight out of the blocks with a Fergus Donnelly...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoAllan expects to Purchase some vital Quins wins
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Confident: Allan Purchase expects improvement OXFORD Harlequins second-row Allan Purchase remains confident the club can climb off...
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Features
/ 9 months agoYOUNG GUNS
JAMES SHORT WORCESTER WARRIORS CENTRE James Short feels Worcester’s rise from the ashes has given him the perfect platform to relaunch...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoResults
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoNine in a row for unbeaten champs Beechen
SHOOLS REPORT ■ By JOSEPH TERRY BEECHEN Cliff claimed a maiden ACE League title and dominated Loughborough 54-14 for an unbeaten...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoRegional results
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoCardiff Met claim capital bragging rights
BUCS RUGBY ■ By JOSEPH TERRY CARDIFF Met defeated Cardiff 31-29 securing a Clash double in a back-and-forth tie at Arms...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoChamps Hartpury revving up says prop Alexander
NEWS EXTRA ■ By JOSEPH TERRY HARTPURY loosehead George Alexander believes the tide has turned on his side’s stuttering BUCS Super...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoRegional results
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoFANTASY
RUGBY 2025/26 IN today’s update, which covers the period Sunday November 23 through to Sunday November 30, we name our second...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoLEADERBOARD
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoResults
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Welsh Rugby
/ 9 months agoSuperb Steelmen show true mettle
Super Rygbi round-up ■By CARL FIELD EBBW Vale march on at the top of Super Rygbi Cymru after a 45-24 win...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 9 months agoPontypridd close in on leaders
Premiership round-up ■By CARL FIELD PONTYPRIDD moved to within four points of defending Welsh Premiership champions and current leaders Merthyr after...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoResults
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoRatier in to drive
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Falling short: England beat France in World Cup semi-final PICTURES: Getty Images women’s revival In seven days’...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, December 7, 2025 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoNew RPR: Prem Clubs looking to capitalise on England momentum in Europe – Rugby Analyst
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the RugbyAnalyst to reflect on...
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 months agoThe Complete Guide to Smart Analysis in Online Soccer Betting
In recent years, soccer betting has become the most competitive field, and as a result, users need to adapt their approach...
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 months agoCasinosAnalyzer Provides Unbiased Reviews for Smarter Gambling Decisions
Online gambling offers excitement and potential rewards, but it also carries risks if players rely on biased or incomplete information. Many...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 9 months agoEngland to face Wales in group stage at 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup
England and Wales will clash in the group stage of the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup.
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 months agoHow Professional Rugby Players Manage Downtime During Recovery Periods
Professional rugby players put their bodies under a lot of stress over many years. The sport is tough, so taking time...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoKyran Bracken: Grand Slam has to be expectation, not hope for England
This England team is the closest thing we’ve had to the 2003 World Cup-winning side – and they should set their...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoWoeful Wales hit new low in Cardiff
By SAM JACKSON WALES slumped to a record home defeat to South Africa in Cardiff to end their international year on...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoR360 delays launch until 2028 amid rising opposition
R360, the proposed breakaway rebel tournament, has announced it is delaying its launch by two years to 2028.
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoLake: We couldn’t get ball to play with
DEJECTED Wales captain Dewi Lake admitted he had few words to describe his side’s performance. “We can’t ignore the score and...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoMorgan to miss start of 6N
WALES captain Jac Morgan will miss the start of the 2026 Six Nations after undergoing surgery on a dislocated shoulder. The...
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Features
/ 9 months agoPeter Jackson: England finish top but Springboks still No.1
They say the league table never lies, that like George Washington’s inaugural American presidency, it swears allegiance to the truth, the...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoBristol Bears 46-12 Northampton Saints: Bears run riot to end Saints unbeaten start
Ashton Gate again proved a graveyard for Northampton Saints as their unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt halt...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoWe took a hiding admits Dowson
SAINTS director of rugby Phil Dowson was at a loss to understand his side’s performance. “We didn’t get the mindset right...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoReturning big guns make the difference
GEORGE Skivington welcomed the return of some of his leading players after an horrific run of injuries had left them without...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoSale Sharks 26-27 Exeter Chiefs: Sharks left stunned by Chiefs fightback
One coach’s heaven is another coach’s hell. True delight for Rob Baxter came in the form of a stunning comeback against...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoSanderson: We need to have some honest conversations
SHELL-SHOCKED Alex Sanderson will rally his troops tomorrow morning as Sale prepare for their European opener. The Sharks director of rugby...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls 17-39 Leicester Tigers: Red Bulls’ wait goes on as Tigers hit stride
If Leicester Tigers want to win a record 12th Premiership title, then finding a way to win a gruelling contest in...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoIntensity drop off frustrates Dickens
ALAN Dickens was critical of his side’s pressure dropping off late as Leicester came good in the second-half. The defeat means...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoSaracens vs Bath: England ace Elliot Daly relishing his return to Sarries colours
Saracens’ Elliot Daly is excited to run out at StoneX once again having made his return to action in England’s win...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoGlobal rankings are funny old game
FUNNY things, rankings. Wales conceded a record number of points to the All Blacks on home soil last weekend – 55...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoDeadeye Sean’s on fire for Connacht
■By BEN JAYCOCK Connacht ...... 44 Sharks .............17 CONNACHT secured a much-needed win to get their season back on track courtesy...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoDouglas leads from front as Scarlets seal maiden win
■By LUKE JARMYN Scarlets ...........23pts Tries: Macleod 15, Page 48 Conversions: Costelow 16, 49 Penalties: Costelow 24, 30, 66 Glasgow ................
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoEdinburgh 19-17: Sean Everitt’s side given scare by depleted Ospreys
Edinburgh stuttered their way to an unconvincing victory over a denuded Ospreys at Hive Stadium to cling onto the coat-tails of...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoLeinster rescue bonus win after Penny let off
■By ROGER PANTING Dragons ............. 10pts Tries: Screech 31 Conversions: de Beer 31 Penalties: O’Brien 47 Leinster ............ 24pts Tries: Soroka...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoMunster fall foul of ‘Nuke Squad’
■By SAM JACKSON Munster .........21 Stormers .........27 THE Stormers produced a stunning second-half fightback at Thomond Park to remain the only...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoBulls ………….33 Lions ………….43
LIONS’ resurgence in the URC gathered further momentum with an impressive victory in a lively Jukskei derby at Loftus Versfeld. Having...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoHat-trick for Hughes as Cardiff play power game
■By SIMON THOMAS Zebre .................14pts Tries: Licata 30, Zanon 74 Conversion: Farias 31, 75 Cardiff ..............29pts Tries: Hughes 13, 18, 40;...
