Club Rugby
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoJoe Marchant ready to fight for his England place after Sale Sharks return
The Sale Sharks centre is relishing the challenge of competing with Henry Slade and Will Joseph for a spot in England’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoNorthampton Saints 28-14 Gloucester: Phil Dowson’s men bounce back to catch Cherry & Whites
Tom Pearson and Josh Kemeny impressed in a powerful response, while Fraser Dingwall also strengthened his case for a return to...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoMark Mapletoft: Prem players must master defence to succeed with England
The England A head coach believes the ability to limit opponents’ scoring is just as important as attacking ambition, with the...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoRFU and Prem play down link with Wales
The WRU’s interest in bringing its regions into the English Premiership faces a setback, with significant financial and regulatory hurdles also...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoBath 36-28 Sale Sharks: Johann van Graan’s side find their feet to keep Sharks out
Henry Arundell’s return and a double from Joe Cokanasiga helped Bath rediscover their attacking edge, although Sale’s late rally denied the...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoExeter Chiefs 28-31 Harlequins: Jason Gilmore insists Quins have got their belief back
Five tries secured a second successive league victory for Harlequins, with Jason Gilmore encouraged by the confidence and resilience his side...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoSaracens 39-31 Newcastle Red Bulls: Noah Caluori leads the way as Sarries race home
The England wing hopeful came off the bench to spark a second-half revival, scoring as Saracens ran in five tries to...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoBristol Bears 16-22 Leicester Tigers: Billy Searle in the zone to ignite Geoff Parling’s side
Billy Searle’s clever kicking game helped Leicester exploit Bristol’s defensive weaknesses, with three cross-field kicks creating tries as Geoff Parling’s side...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoOspreys 0-26 Cardiff: Rampant Blue & Blacks demolish Welsh rivals
Tom Bowen’s first-half brace and a commanding display from Steff Emanuel laid the foundations for Cardiff’s first away derby win over...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 day agoScarlets left behind as Bulls power to the finish Scarlets left behind as Bulls power to the finish
■By DAVE FRANCIS Bulls ................. 54pts Tries: Rudolph 11, Le Roux 17, Maart 27, 74; Coetzee 45, 58; De Klerk 62,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 day agoTuitavuki’s purple patch has Dragons in the pink
■By SAM JACKSON Dragons .............35pts Tries: Richards 6, Tuitavuki 28, Inisi 55, Evans 72, penalty 81 Conversions: De Beer 7, 29,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 day agoGlasgow ………29 Lions……………..20 Smith races to the rescue
FLEMING OLLIE Smith’s late try escued Glasgow to claim bonus-point victory nd move top on Friday ight. Franco Smith’s side ad...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 day agoCarbery opens door for Leinster
By TOM CLEMENT @therugbypaper Connacht ......... 5 Leinster ...........50 JOEY Carbery scored 20 points as Leinster demolished Connacht to climb to...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 day agoBenetton deliver Edinburgh shock
■By DAN KALINOWSKI penalty. Springbok Nick Hatton - Sharks Benetton ........ 31 Edinburgh ......12 EDINBURGH suffered their first URC defeat of...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoCoventry 35-17 Ampthill: Alex Rae claims the best is yet to come from his side
Five successive victories have kept Coventry in touch with the league leaders Worcester Warriors, but Alex Rae believes his side have...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoCambridge 22-47 London Scottish: Exiles efforts leave the Blood & Sand grounded
A dominant set-piece display helped London Scottish pull clear after Cambridge briefly threatened to fight back, leaving the hosts still searching...
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National League One
/ 1 day agoAlbion’s wild start thrown wide open
■By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s S ...............40 Plymouth A ............54 PLYMOUTH ALBION’s fine start stunned Bishop’s Stortford, who were given a hard...
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National League One
/ 1 day agoHendy proves to be a handful but
■By LILEE O’CALLAGHAN Dings Crusaders ..35 Camborne ...............40 Hendy proves to be a handful but CAMBORNE secured a win over Dings...
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National League One
/ 1 day agoFenley and Coe hit pair to power Park
■By ANDREW HERLIHY Bury St Edmunds .14 Rosslyn Park .........42 defence. Mannion added ROSSLYN PARK proudly marched back from Bury St...
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National League One
/ 1 day agoLongstaff spells out a winning formula in Sale’s win
■By GARETH LYONS Sale FC............. 49 Sheffield ..........19 ALFIE LONGSTAFF’S hat-trick guided Sale FC to a comfortable win against a plucky...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoResults
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoFinances looking good, say Prem bosses
EXTRA NEWS PREMIERSHIP Rugby’s financial year 2025 revenue has beaten initial forecasts by £7.8m, signaling a powerful financial turnaround for English...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoRegional results
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Welsh Rugby
/ 1 day agoCummings the star for Cardiff
Super Rygbi round-up ■By CARL FIELD Scorer: Joe Goodchild CARDIFF continue to lead the way in Super Rygbi Cymru after coming...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 1 day agoIt’s seven up for 10-try Merthyr
Premiership round-up ■By CARL FIELD CHAMPIONS Merthyr ran in 10 tries on their way to a crushing 60-10 victory at Llangennech...
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Top 14
/ 1 day agoGalthie’s call-ups causing disruption
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN FRENCH rugby has entered the odd period known as the ‘doublons’, when international call-ups drag on club...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoPierre Thompson hails Esher’s remarkable turnaround as promotion belief grows
Seven straight wins have lifted Esher to second in National Two East, with the scrum-half crediting a renewed belief, improved fitness...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoChristian Wade: I knew I would be a one-cap wonder for England
Christian Wade reflects on the England World Cup snub that convinced him his international career was over, as he closes in...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoDeian Gwynne embraces Welsh influence at Gloucester
Deian Gwynne is thriving at Gloucester, where the growing Welsh contingent has helped the young back rower feel at home as...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoNorthampton Saints star George Hendy beefs up to boost his England chances
George Hendy believes his extra bulk can boost his England prospects, while offering advice to Northampton Saints team-mate James Pater as...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoRed Roses boss John Mitchell issues PWR warning after back-to-back defeats for England
John Mitchell fears England’s future depth could suffer unless young homegrown players get enough game time in Premiership Women’s Rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoLeicester Tigers 28-7 Northampton Saints: Ollie Chessum leads the hunt as Geoff Parling’s men turn nasty
Ollie Chessum and Joe Heyes led Leicester’s second-half surge as Geoff Parling’s side overwhelmed the champions, with a heated half-time confrontation...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoBristol Bears 20-7 Exeter Chiefs: Gabriel Ibitoye stars as Pat Lam’s side weather the storm
Gabriel Ibitoye delivered in the downpour with a try, a crucial turnover and a hand in the late score as Pat...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoWales rugby in financial crisis as WRU losses hit £18.2m
The union plans to cut one of Wales’ four professional regions by 2028/29, with another multi-million-pound loss forecast for next season.
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Champions Cup
/ 1 week agoIan Madigan: URC teams are better prepared than Prem sides for Europe
Ian Madigan explains why the United Rugby Championship’s mix of playing styles and conditions gives its sides an advantage over Prem...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoGloucester 23-5 Bath: Gutsy Cherry & Whites dig deep to thwart rivals
Bath dominated the forward battle but repeatedly failed to finish their chances, with Gloucester’s defence holding firm before Freddie Thomas and...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoNewcastle Red Bulls 17-3 Sale Sharks: Ace Christian Wade matches Prem try scoring record
The English winger crossed for his 101st Premiership try as Newcastle ended their winless start to the season with a commanding...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoHarlequins vs Saracens: George Furbank and Marcus Smith fired up for derby day
George Furbank believes his understanding with Marcus Smith can help revive Harlequins’ season as they prepare to face London rivals Saracens...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoHarlequins vs Saracens: Theo Dan aims to prove he deserves another England shot
The Saracens hooker is determined to force his way back into England contention, with the 2027 World Cup firmly in his...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoBilly Searle: I’ve found my feet at Leicester Tigers
The 30-year-old has settled at Welford Road after spells in France and believes his best rugby is still ahead of him...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 week agoResilient Leinster roll over Munster
Leinster ......... 24 Munster ..........18 ■By JOHN WILSON LEINSTER launched a stunning fightback to take the spoils at the Aviva Stadium...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 week agoHat-trick for Roberts as Scarlets go down fighting
■By LUKE JARMYN Stormers ..........52pts Tries: Porthen 11, Pead 15, Mchunu 27, Senatla 33, Fourie 40, Reid 54, Ahmed 73, 80...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 week agoTyro sensation Siyaya stars as Cardiff hit for six
By LUKE JARMYN Cardiff ...............21pts Tries: Adams 10, Botham 46, 58 Conversions: Evans 11, 46, 59 Sharks ...............36pts Tries: Hooker 2,...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoOspreys 31-14 Dragons: St Helens homecoming celebrated in style
Reuben Morgan-Williams marked Ospreys’ long-awaited return to St Helens with a brace, as Dragons’ errors and three yellow cards helped the...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 week agoHector’s the hero as Scots press on
By PAUL ROGERS Edinburgh ......31 Lions................. 10 HECTOR Patterson scored twice and created two more tries as Edinburgh maintained their perfect...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 week agoCoetzee delivers against old mates
By DAVE FRANCIS Bulls ............... 34 Ulster .............. 26 MARCELL Coetzee scored twice as Bulls won a bruising encounter to leave...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 week agoWarriors hit back to stun Benetton
By NICK FLEMING Benetton ........20 Glasow ...........24 GLASGOW pulled off a spectacular second-half comeback to triumph at Stadio Comunale di Monigo...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 week agoFive-star first half secures a bonus
By TOM CLEMENT Connacht ...... 48 Zebre ................27 DAVE Heffernan marked his first start of the season with two tries as...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoRichard Barrington hails Ampthill’s attacking start but warns toughest Champ tests lie ahead
The former Saracens prop believes Ampthill’s attacking game and set-piece have laid the foundations for a successful campaign, but insists their...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoDeclan Norrington is backing Preston Grasshoppers to fly high in National Two North
Preston Grasshoppers are targeting a sustained push towards the top of National Two North after winning five of their opening seven...
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