Walsh wins it with a last-gasp score

By MIKE MARSHALL Guernsey.................36 Bury St Eds..............35 GUERNSEY Raiders left it late to clinch victory in a thriller. Bury stung the...

Juddians are looking good – courtesy of wing Barnes

By BEN JAYCOCK On the run: Tonbridge Juddians wing Curtis Barnes TONBRIDGE Juddians have made a statement start to the season...

To play in two World Cups was a dream

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DAVID SISI THE FORMER ITALY, ZEBRE, BATH, LONDON SCOTTISH, LEEDS, LONDON IRISH & ENGLAND U20 LOOSE FORWARD RUGBY...

Borthwick needs to have a bigger pool

Winning feeling: Marcus Smith breaks clear during the victory against Ireland at Twickenham in last season’s Six Nations and, inset, Elliot...

WR should fund free second opinion

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME IMUST admit to being a little surprised by last week’s paper where...

YOUNG GUNS

JONNYWEIMANN NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF Even though he was released from Saracens’ academy aged 16, scrum-half Jonny Weimann’s resilience helped him achieve his...

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Bear keen to be a big hit Down Under

■ By BEN JAYCOCK FORMER Cornish Pirates back row Bear Williams has flourished in making the difficult transition from rugby union...

Bath take the glory in late drama

BUCS RUGBY ■ By TOM JEFFREYS DEFENDING league champions Exeter University suffered their first defeat of the season this week, losing...

Hancox joins the 200 club

AFTER 10 years of donning the red, black and yellow shirt for Bournemouth, skipper Grant Hancox made his 200th appearance this...

Lawson flies the flag for Gosforth

SCHOOLS RUGBY ■ By TOM JEFFREYS THE first phase of the boys RFU ACE League has just about drawn to a...

‘Team’ should be at centre of everything

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Rob Powell, below, head coach at Richmond RFC Why did you get into coaching...

Morris hat-trick lifts Steelmen

Super Rygbi round-up ■ By CARL FIELD HOOKER Ieuan Morris came off the bench to settle matters for Ebbw Vale at...

Symes snatches it for Ponty

Premiership Cup round-up A LAST-GASP penalty goal from outside-half Jacob Symes sent Pontypridd through to the semi-finals of the WRU Premiership...

BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Maverick Jalibert makes his case

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN HOW do you solve a problem like Matthieu Jalibert? The 25-year-old Bordeaux fly-half is, undoubtedly, one of...

Joe keen to follow in family

■ By BEN JAYCOCK JOE Ford is leading the charge to take Doncaster Knights to the promised land but says they...

Forthcoming fixtures

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Robson keen to make it to the top with Coventry

■ By CHRIS COLLYER COVENTRY ended the first five-match block of fixtures as the Championship’s only unbeaten side and full-back Charlie...

Schools to reduce contact

A NON-CONTACT version of rugby union will be implemented in schools to help the RFU manage a “decline in participation over...

In The Rugby Paper this week

Elliot Daly has issued a rallying call to his England teammates to replicate the famous 2019 World Cup semi-final win next...

England boss names 17 players awarded first enhanced Elite Player Squad deals

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named 17 players who have been awarded the first enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts in...

Connacht vs Dragons – United Rugby Championship Preview

By Peter Ryan The Dragons will hit the road this weekend and travel to Northern Ireland to face Connacht. Dai Flanagan’s...

Ospreys vs Edinburgh – United Rugby Championship Match Preview

By Peter Ryan The Ospreys will host Edinburgh at the iconic Brewery Field as the URC’s first block of games concludes...

Bath vs Sale Sharks – Gallagher Premiership Match Preview

By Peter Ryan Bath will take on Sale this ale as they will look to cement themselves at the top of...

Newcastle Falcons vs Gloucester – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan The Newcastle Falcons will head to Kingsholm to take on an electrifying Gloucester side in the final game...

Five Key Things to look out for in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend

By Charlie Elliott The Gallagher Premiership will be a different place this weekend, with England call-ups being unavailable for their clubs,...

All Blacks vs Japan – Autumn Internationals Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports New Zealand will head to Japan to take on the Cherry Blossoms in their first game...

Scarlets vs Zebre Parma – United Rugby Championship Match Preview

It is another Friday night game for the Scarlets as they welcome Zebre Parma to Llanelli. We are entering the final...

Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Teams in the Gallagher Premiership will leave it all on the pitch before the break for...

A Shootout For Wales’  Six Nations Fly-Half Taking Place Down West

The number ten jersey is exceptional in Welsh rugby. There have been many sensational players that have worn the legendary number....

Swansea RFC vs Pontypool – Super Rygbi Cymru Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports On Thursday, Pontypool will make the hour-plus journey to St Helens to take on Swansea RFC...

Series 4, Episode 8: 20-Minute Red Card Debate and Newcastle Falcons Finally End Drought

With the rugby world divided over the trial of the 20-minute red card during the November internationals, it’s only right that...

WXV triumphs ideal World Cup preparation for England, says captain Marlie Packer

Marlie Packer has underlined the importance of England’s last two WXV campaigns as the countdown continues towards a home World Cup....

Harry Potter named in Australia squad for Autumn Internationals

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and former Leicester wing Harry Potter has been named in Australia’s squad for their autumn tour...

England face USA in 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

England will kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. The August...

Wales head coach Warren Gatland not seeking to ‘protect my own backside’

Warren Gatland says he is not thinking about his own position ahead of Wales’ Autumn Nations Series Tests against Fiji, Australia...

An enormous honour – Caelan Doris to captain Ireland in Autumn Internationals

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland in an Autumn Nations Series that begins against New Zealand on November 8. Back-row forward Doris...

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland for Autumn Internationals

Sione Tuipulotu has been handed the Scotland captaincy for next month’s autumn series. Gregor Townsend has appointed the Glasgow centre to...

Virtual Field: How Computer Games Are Popularizing Rugby Among New Generations

Rugby, a sport with deep traditions and roots in certain regions, has faced challenges in becoming a global phenomenon. Unlike mainstream...

Antoine Dupont headlines our five key talking points from the weekend

By Charlie Elliott From Antoine Dupont’s ridiculous try-assist to newcomers announcing themselves and familiar faces returning in South Africa, this weekend has...

Chasing Big Wins: Online Casinos Revolutionise Jackpot Opportunities

In the thrilling world of online casinos, the allure of chasing big wins is more captivating than ever. As technology advances,...

Why 80% of Players Use Casino Bonuses

In the competitive world of online gambling, the latest no deposit casino bonuses UK offers stand out as a major attraction...

Gallagher Premiership Team of the Week: Alex Lozowski, Fitz Harding and Elliot Daly shine

By Charlie Elliott Fantastic finishing from Fitz Harding, Alex Lozowski’s impeccable kicking and a vintage Elliot Daly performance were the standouts in the Gallagher Premiership. ...

Six Nations Sides To Trial New Rules Before Grand Slam 

The 2024 Autumn Internationals will kick off in November, with the Southern Hemisphere sides visiting the North.  As fans look out...

Steve Borthwick: We need to build a fortress

By Adam Hathaway Steve Borthwick has urged his England to pick up the winning habit and turn Twickenham into a fortress...

Newcastle Falcons end losing run

By Paul Rees Newcastle Falcons finally brought their 25-match losing run to an end with a victory in their battle of...

Rivals driving me on – Tommy Reffell

By Simon Thomas Tommy Reffell says he is being driven on by the competition for the Wales No.7 jersey with Jac...

Nick Isiekwe finds sense of direction

By Adam Hathaway Nick Isiekwe insists the new spirit of co-operation between club and country can help him take the next...