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/ 5 months agoYorkshire grit helps Old Otliensians move on up
By BEN JAYCOCK OLD Otliensians director of rugby Pete Tempest admits promotion was ‘bittersweet’ after sealing their return to level 7...
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/ 5 months agoNorthampton Saints move to sign Josh Taylor from Ealing Trailfinders
Prem leaders Northampton Saints have signed back row Josh Taylor from Championship front-runners Ealing Trailfinders for next season.
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/ 5 months agoPainter joins Pirates on short-term loan
CORNISH Pirates have signed Exeter prop Ehren Painter on a short-term loan. The 28-year-old tighthead, right, is looking to regain match...
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/ 5 months agoJoe Carpenter: New signings will beef Sale Sharks up
Joe Carpenter believes the signings Sale Sharks have made for next season will help them climb the Premiership table.
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/ 5 months agoSkivington: We must back up our Exeter win
GLOUCESTER head coach George Skivington has challenged his side to back up Sunday’s win against Exeter and give the fans more...
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/ 5 months agoRoyston celebrate back-to-back promotions
By BEN JAYCOCK ROYSTON head coach Jamie Green has hailed his side’s remarkable rise after back-to-back promotions, three county cups and...
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/ 5 months agoBRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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/ 5 months agoFrance fall back in line with 8-sub rule JAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN “THE experiment, which produced no significant improvement, has come to an end.” In a dry yet significant 12-word sentence,...
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/ 5 months agoHurricanes don’t let Crusadersoff hook
By BEN JAYCOCK Super Rugby Pacific round-up CAM Roigard, on his 50th cap, helped Hurricanes strengthen their grip on top spot...
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/ 5 months agoForthcoming fixtures
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/ 6 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: England dominate… the rest chase! Six Nations chat + George North retirement ft Georgie Perris Redding
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sale Sharks co-captain and USA...
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/ 6 months ago2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round Nine summary: Dogos take control as Pampas stumble and playoff race heats up
Round nine of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas began with a totemic clash in Córdoba, where Dogos leapfrogged Pampas with a...
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/ 6 months agoUnstoppable England march to Triple Crown after 2026 Women’s Six Nations victory over Wales
Emily Scarratt admitted England were far from perfect despite powering past Wales as the Red Roses’ relentless winning march in the...
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/ 6 months agoRFU leadership shell-shocked after vote of no-confidence
The Rugby Football Union leadership received a resounding vote of no-confidence in its resolutions to change the RFU’s democratic structure at...
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/ 6 months agoDan McFarland set to take the reins at Newcastle Red Bulls next season
Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed the appointment of Dan McFarland from Kobelco Steelers as their head coach next season.
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/ 6 months agoGeorge Skivington: Gloucester will be tougher next season
Gloucester will be getting physical in the summer when their new-look coaching team assembles after a season that has so far...
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/ 6 months agoSam Graham: It is tough to leave Northampton Saints
Sam Graham wants to leave Northampton Saints on a high after making what he said was the difficult decision to leave...
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/ 6 months agoGloucester vs Exeter Chiefs: Cherry and Whites planning to stand and deliver
George Skivington has rung the changes for this afternoon’s clash with Exeter Chiefs as Gloucester look to bounce back from last...
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/ 6 months agoGloucester vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter insists Kingsholm drubbing will motivate his side
Rob Baxter endured his darkest day in charge of Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm 12 months ago this weekend and he has...
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/ 6 months agoLukhanyo Am: England could learn from South Africa selection policy
Lukhanyo Am has underlined the benefits of South Africa’s overseas selection policy, insisting it has been a “real advantage” in building...
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/ 6 months agoEngland 62-24 Wales: Red Roses ignited by skipper Meg Jones
Just a stone’s throw from her birthplace, England captain Meg Jones reminded winless Wales of what they are missing as she...
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/ 6 months agoNorthampton Saints 41-38 Bath: Best in the business separated by Fin Smith penalty
These two sides illustrated why they remain a class above the rest in the Prem as Bath’s second-string side pushed the...
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/ 6 months agoSaracens 19-15 Leicester Tigers: High-flyer Noah Caluori is too hot to handle
Noah Caluori produced another show-stopping score as Saracens kept their play-off hopes alive and derailed Leicester Tigers’ five-match winning streak in...
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/ 6 months agoHarlequins 33-52 Sale Sharks: Joe Launchbury takes his bow but Quins fall short
Joe Launchbury appeared to say an emotional farewell to the sport he has served for almost two decades as he was...
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/ 6 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls 19-52 Bristol Bears: Tom Jordan on target but injuries mount for Pat Lam’s side
Fly-half Tom Jordan produced a pinpoint perfect performance as Bristol Bears scythed through Newcastle Red Bulls to put themselves back into the...
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/ 6 months agoOspreys owners pull out of deal to buy Cardiff
THE WRU says negotiations with the owners of Ospreys to also buy Cardiff have fallen through. The WRU confirmed in January...
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/ 6 months agoMaud Muir hits 50th cap for the England Red Roses with plenty still to come
Decorated England tighthead Maud Muir says the Red Roses’ relentless winning mentality is what continues to drive the squad after she...
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/ 6 months agoI’ve got the minerals for the Sales Sharks job, insists Alex Sanderson following criticism
Alex Sanderson is in no doubt that he is the right man to turn the tide at Sale. The Sharks...
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/ 6 months agoTom Ailes’ Dream Team: The Best XV
Tom Ailes, the former Gloucester Academy, Sedgley Park, Sales FC and Hartpury back row, who now plays for Preston Grasshoppers, selects...
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/ 6 months agoWe are tough to beat, says Bath captain Miles Reid
Bath captain Miles Reid feels his men can hold their heads up high after pushing Northampton all the way at Franklin’s...
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/ 6 months agoGeoff Parling: We must be more clinical
Leicester boss Geoff Parling insisted his side were their own worst enemies after they went down to Saracens. “I am incredibly...
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/ 6 months agoAlex Sanderson sets sights on winning Champions Cup spot
Alex Sanderson reiterated his desire to carry on fighting for his Sale job and insisted he never thought about quitting during...
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/ 6 months agoStephen Jones: I can see some positives for Newcastle despite defeat
Newcastle head coach Stephen Jones remained upbeat on the “green shoots” in his side despite conceding eight tries. He said: “Where...
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/ 6 months agoCardiff 24-21 Ospreys: Blue and Blacks’ play-off chances boosted
Cardiff beat Ospreys at the Arms Park for the first time since 2007 to keep their hopes of an end-of-season play-off...
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/ 6 months agoChinnor tribute to Simon Vickers
THE Rugby Paper would like to apologise for a mistake in last weekend’s Chinnor match report in which the name of...
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/ 6 months agoOllie Hearn happy to keep Caldy afloat in the Champ
Caldy hooker Ollie Hearn has fired himself towards the top of the Champ try-scoring charts with a remarkable campaign built on...
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/ 6 months agoCamborne’s Kyle Moyle says farewell to the champions
Camborne fly-half Kyle Moyle rejoiced in securing a first-ever promotion to National One for his side, with the former Gloucester back...
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/ 6 months agoRotherham Titans 34-25 Sale FC: Left, right and good fight sparks Titans’ title-lifting
Unbelievable scenes swept around Clifton Lane as the final whistle rung out and hundreds of Rotherham Titans fans ran onto the...
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/ 6 months agoCrusaders own trusty ‘Crab’ is back from the bottom keener
■By BEN JAYCOCK DINGS Crusaders’ potent winger Harry Rowson has rediscovered his love for rugby after walking away from Bristol Bears....
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/ 6 months agokeeps on moving, he’ll keep playing! While Moss
■By BEN JAYCOCK Veteran: Otley prop Jason Moss OTLEY stalwart Jason Moss credits the club’s identity for helping him become the...
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/ 6 months agoSteyn’s Warrior paint has been marked by the Mandela effect
■By MIKE MOORE FROM meeting Mandela to playing for the land of his mother, Kyle Steyn certainly has a tale to...
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/ 6 months agoBury St Edmunds 95-28 Old Albanians: History made as Bury savour dream campaign
A packed Greene King IPA Haberden witnessed history in the making.
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/ 6 months agoRicci remains
■By BEN JAYCOCK On the run: Old Albanian flyer Alessandro Ricci OLD Albanians back three flyer Alessandro Ricci admits his side...
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/ 6 months agoBath Brothers celebrate a double triumph
■By JOSEPH TERRY Bath Uni .............41pts Loughborough 14pts Tries: Conversions: Roue 9, 44, 54, 69, 80 Penalties: Roue 49, 72 Loughborough...
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/ 6 months agoBarrett’s on target to snatch it at death
BEAUDEN Barrett held his nerve to steer Blues to a dramatic 36–33 ‘golden point’ victory over Queensland Reds in Christchurch. ■By...
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/ 6 months agoLOUGHBOROUGH
Loughborough .... 45pts Brunel ....................... 5pts Women won a first BUCS Championship for two decades, putting aside two consecutive final defeats...
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/ 6 months agoHancock twins join Knights
EXTRANEWS DONCASTER Knights have strengthened their front row with the signing of twin props Callum and Connor Hancock from Newcastle Red...
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/ 6 months agoMoody saddles up for MND bike ride
EXTRA NEWS FORMER England captain Lewis Moody will undertake a seven-day cycling challenge in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation....
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/ 6 months agoLancs in charge
EXTRA NEWS LANCASHIRE beat Yorkshire 50-49 in the first Mixed Ability Rugby Counties fixture for the TRYIT Trophy last weekend. Benny...
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/ 6 months agoRegional results
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