Club Rugby
This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s Club Rugby news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.
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Club Rugby
/ 17 hours agoJonathan Davies: WRU board must go now
Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies has backed growing calls for change at the Welsh Rugby Union, urging the organisation to appoint...
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Club Rugby
/ 18 hours agoNewcastle Red Bulls launch plans to make North East a ‘hotbed’ of rugby talent
Newcastle Red Bulls and Darlington Mowden Park have joined forces to develop local players and create a stronger pathway for emerging...
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Club Rugby
/ 18 hours agoNew Gloucester lock Joe Joyce wants to make friends in The Shed
Joe Joyce is targeting a top-four finish with Gloucester after returning to the Premiership, with the lock enthused by the club’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 18 hours agoKieran Marmion predicts big things for Bristol Bears next season
Kieran Marmion believes Bristol Bears can challenge for the Premiership title after injuries hampered their campaign last season, with the scrum-half...
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Club Rugby
/ 18 hours agoFraser Honey: Joining Camborne was a ‘no-brainer’
Fraser Honey is relishing a return to Cornwall with Camborne after ending his long-distance commute and helping the club prepare for...
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Top 14
/ 18 hours agoNice get their act
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Springbok women’s star Jakkie Cilliers is heading for Toulon, becoming one of the few South African women...
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Club Rugby
/ 18 hours agoFraser Dingwall takes the armband at Prem champions Northampton Saints
Fraser Dingwall has been named Northampton Saints captain for the new season, with Phil Dowson backing the England centre to lead...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoLeinster exodus could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever as Connacht strengthen
Chris Collyer looks at how Leinster’s summer departures could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever, with Connacht among those strengthened...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoNorthampton Saints centre Tom Litchfield targeting England call-up
Tom Litchfield is determined to build on an impressive season with the Prem champions and believes strong performances for Northampton Saints...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoChristian Wade: Newcastle Red Bulls will start to make strides this season in the Prem
The former England wing believes Newcastle’s Red Bull era can deliver a major transformation, with the club targeting sustained progress on...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoWill Trenholm is on a mission to build on Gloucester breakthrough
After fearing his professional career was at a crossroads, Will Trenholm found a new home at Gloucester and is determined to...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoJoe Jenkins hopes Leicester Tigers move can catapult him onto the international stage
Joe Jenkins is determined to make his mark at Leicester Tigers after leaving Bristol Bears, with the 22-year-old keeping his options...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoPrem review: Geoff Parling tells his Leicester Tigers players to build their own story
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Leicester Tigers.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoPaul Rees: The WRU’s licence to cull is really about control
Paul Rees argues the Welsh Rugby Union’s decision to reduce the country’s professional regions from four to three is ultimately about...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoAll Stars XV: London Irish – Exiles who can strut their stuff
Brendan Gallagher selects his all-time London Irish XV, featuring club legends Topsy Ojo, Brendan Venter and Paul Hodgson from the Exiles’...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoChamp Ins and Outs – Ealing Trailfinders add beef to get it right this time
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Champ season and says Ealing Trailfinders will once again be the team to beat as...
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 week agoRacing quick to swoop for Ramos
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN TOULOUSE’S messianic former coach Guy Noves brushed off Thomas Ramos’s Racing 92 switch at the end of...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoEmma Swords backs England star Ellie Kildunne to thrive at Bristol Bears
Former Harlequins team-mate Emma Swords believes England star Ellie Kildunne can thrive at Bristol Bears and help drive the growth of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJames Dun admits ‘clock is ticking’ on England dream after Harlequins move
James Dun admits time is against him in his push for England recognition but believes his move to Harlequins can give...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPrem review: After 15 years as the boss, Mark McCall leaves Saracens in impressive shape
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Saracens.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWRU: It’s either Ospreys or Scarlets
Scarlets insist they remain committed to being “at the heart of west Wales” after the WRU confirmed either they or Ospreys...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoGloucester flanker Lewis Ludlow sets his sights on pushing for the Prem title
Lewis Ludlow believes Gloucester can prove the doubters wrong after a summer of smart recruitment, with Jac Morgan, Dewi Lake and...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoGareth Anscombe says competition will bring the best out of Scarlets
Gareth Anscombe says he still has “a huge desire to compete”, while Nigel Davies explains the mentality Scarlets want to build.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoURC Ins and Outs – Cardiff leading the Welsh challenge
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the URC season with Jarrod Evans returning to the Blue and Blacks as Corniel van Zyl...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPrem 2026/27 fixtures: Newcastle Red Bulls first up for Northampton Saints in their title defence
Northampton Saints will begin their Prem title defence at home to Newcastle Red Bulls, with the 2026/27 fixtures also featuring a...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJoe Schmidt signs up for new Ulster role after Australia head coach exit
The former Ireland boss will help shape the next generation of coaches at Ulster, with his arrival offering the province a...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoYatte Minahare! James Lowe excited for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath move following Leinster exit
James Lowe says he is excited to begin a “new chapter” in Japan after joining Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoAll Stars XV: Wasps – Brave warriors with a will to win
Brendan Gallagher selects his all-time Wasps XV, featuring club legends Lawrence Dallaglio, Simon Shaw and Josh Lewsey from the Premiership giants’...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoRhys Tudor: People often describe fans as the 16th man but at Caldy it’s really true
Caldy winger Rhys Tudor speaks to Ben Jaycock about the demands of pre-season, the club’s Champ ambitions and the challenge part-time...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBedford Blues are quick to tempt Marcus Kershaw
Marcus Kershaw says he is “really excited” to return to the 15-a-side game with Bedford Blues after impressing on the 7s...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoRacing will have to get used to life on the road
FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON IT HAS been a relatively quiet summer at Racing 92’s Plessis-Robinson training campus, after their return to...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoCan Taranaki deny Canterbury National Provincial Championship glory for 2026?
Taranaki enter the 2026 National Provincial Championship season among the leading contenders as they look to challenge Canterbury for the title...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoWho are the favourites to retain the National Provincial Championship crown for 2026?
Canterbury enter the new NPC season as favourites to defend their title, with Richie Mo’unga’s return and a squad packed with...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoMike Tindall: R360 will transform our game
Mike Tindall says delaying Rugby R360 until after the 2027 World Cup was the right decision, insisting the breakaway competition can...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem review: Pat Lam – It’s massive for us that so many of the squad are staying with Bristol Bears
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem ins and outs – Bath have some big holes to fill
Ben Jaycock looks at who has come in and who has moved on as preparations continue for the next Prem season.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoSam Winters looking to kick on with Bath after standout U20s World Cup for England
Sam Winters reflects on England’s World Rugby U20 Championship campaign, the lessons learned from reaching the semi-finals and why he believes...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoJoe Carpenter agrees new contract to stay at Sale Sharks
Joe Carpenter has committed his future to Sale Sharks until 2029, with the England full-back convinced the club has what it...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoGloucester are in a ‘good spot’ according to Kingsholm chief
Gloucester chief executive Alex Brown says the Premiership club is attracting investor interest despite rising financial losses, insisting any new deal...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoSaracens appoint Ed Coetzee as their new CEO for 2026/27 Prem season
Saracens have appointed former Sharks and CA Brive chief executive Ed Coetzee as their new CEO, with the experienced rugby administrator...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoEngland & Saracens wing Noah Caluori vows to return stronger than before after injury
England wing Noah Caluori says he will come back “stronger than before” after undergoing wrist surgery following a breakthrough season for...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoJean Kleyn sets his sights on firing up Gloucester next season
World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn says he is ready for a “last adventure” after swapping Munster for Gloucester and reigniting his...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoCassius Cleaves: I want to nail down my place at Harlequins
Cassius Cleaves believes Harlequins can benefit from their coaching changes as they look to bounce back from a disappointing Premiership campaign.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoShaunagh Brown: We need to be aware of differences
Shaunagh Brown says rugby clubs must stop treating every player the same, urging them to embrace individuality and create environments where...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem review: Alex Sanderson on building a team to take Sale Sharks back to the top of the Prem
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Sale Sharks.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoNigel Davies: Tom Allen is hungry to improve at Scarlets
Scarlets have bolstered their pack with the signing of New Zealand lock Tom Allen from Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoAlex Lewington: Noah Caluori and Tobias Elliott can fire Saracens back to the top of Prem
Ben Jaycock speaks to ex-Saracens winger Alex Lewington about where his former side are following changes to the playing and coaching...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoRees-Zammit admits his return to rugby has not gone as expected
NEWSEXTRA LOUIS Rees-Zammit admits his transition back to rugby has been harder than anticipated after taking a break from the sport...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoVui ‘devastated’ by four-year ban for doping violation
THE four-year ban imposed on Samoa lock Chris Vui for a contested doping violation in 2023 has been upheld by the...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLock star Josh Caulfield returns to Bristol Bears from Ealing Trailfinders
Bristol Bears have brought lock Josh Caulfield back to Ashton Gate after one season with Ealing Trailfinders, with the hometown forward...
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