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

Week beginning Sunday, October 27, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading......

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...

20-minute red gets go-ahead

Referees will have the option to show a 20-minute red card during the autumn internationals. Teams will lose a player for...

Gabriel Ibitoye can go to the next level, says Pat Lam

By Mark Stevens Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam believes in-form winger Gabriel Ibitoye is capable of playing at the next...

Gareth Davies calls time on Test career

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies, 34, has announced his retirement from international rugby. The Scarlets half-back won 77 Wales caps and toured...

Alex Sanderson: George Ford wants to be a player, not a coach

By Jon Newcombe George Ford returns to training next week but it has come too late for him to be included...

Ollie Lawrence happy to move in at No.12

By Paul Rees A play called The Fear of 13 opened in London to five-star reviews last week, but it is...

Red Roses march on

England will face Australia, USA, and Samoa in the pool stages of next year’s World Cup. The Red Roses, who are...

Northampton Saints won’t rush Alex Mitchell

By Paul Rees Northampton will not rush Alex Mitchell back into action despite missing the injured England No.9 in the opening...

Restoration of trio cannot be justified

IT appears to me that the authorities at the RFU have lost their moral and ethical compass in inviting these three...

Thanks, Jeff, your piece was spot on

THE main purpose of this letter is to thank you for your existence and quality. I used to play from 11...

Figures don’t add up

IN his column in a recent edition of The Rugby Paper, Peter Jackson states that the RFU are set to earn...

Return of the big clubs has my vote

I UNDERSTAND the arguments against offering an olive branch to the three ‘Phoenix clubs’, as detailed in Nick Cain’s column last...

Are we watching Quins Reserves?

Ace: Harlequins’ U20 World Championship-winning centre Sean Kerr starred for London Scottish last week PICTURE: Getty Images I’M sure the London...

I’d have included Butler in the mix

REALLY enjoyed Brendan Gallagher’s article. As a former player in the Sixties, Seventies and early Eighties, I was fortunate to play...

Laws made a difference

I VERY much enjoyed reading the article on how positions have changed over the last 50 years. It would be interesting...

Dream Team – Scott Sio

SCOTT SIO, THE EXETER CHIEFS AND FORMER AUSTRALIA AND BRUMBIES PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... Forwards...

All Blacks will have to be at their best against England

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable, every week... In some ways the New Zealand system means that they are not...

Saracens go top in last-minute drama

By Paul Rees Bristol Bears ................... 35pts Tries: Harding 2, 35, 41; Randall 18, Fricker 43 Conversions: MacGinty 36, 42 Penalties:...