Will Maisey pulls the strings to set Bedford Blues on right road

By Andy Hastings Bedford B ........ 45pts Tries: James 3, Worley 17, 23; James 36, Le Bourgeois 58, Cousins 79 Conversions:...

Injury blow to John Stevens mars trip for Cornish Pirates

By Rob Wildman Nottingham...... 18pts Tries: Clayton 21, Ecclesfield 80 Conversions: Arden 21 Penalties: Arden 18, 60 Cornish P ......... 24pts...

Despite bankruptcy, USA Sevens are in good shape

Ben Jaycock talks to Mike Friday about his ten years with USA Sevens – and watching son Lucas Mike Friday recently...

Bedford’s DNA impresses powerhouse Joel Matavesi

By Ben Jaycock Joel Matavesi has committed himself to Bedford Blues having been enticed by the club’s expansive and entertaining style...

Maverick Shea the hardest of them all

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW NEWPORT heralded the season with a birthday bash on a lavish scale, filling...

Why is so much of the club game hidden behind a paywall?

AS more and more club football basks in the glare of the multi-million audiences on free-to-air television coverage, an increasing amount...

Conor O’Shea backing England A to bridge the gap

By Ben Jaycock England A return to action in November and RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea feels they have a...

Wallabies push All Blacks to the limit in thriller

By Ben Jaycock Australia....................................................... 28pts Tries: McReight 18, Faessler 36, Paisami 65, Wright 79 Conversions: Lolesio 19, 37, 66, 79 New...

Slipper spreads the love as he hits 140 caps

JAMES Slipper has become the most-capped player in Australian rugby history. Loosehead Slipper made his debut against England in Perth back...

Fiji make it two in a row as they see off Japan

By James Orpin Fiji ..................... 41 Japan...............17 Fiji won the Pacific Nations Cup for the seventh time – and second year...

Making the game pay is still the main challenge

>> PAUL REES CONSIDERS THE OPTIONS AS TEAMS FROM ACROSS EUROPE AND SOUTH AFRICA KICK OFF THE NEW SEASON The dawn...

England aiming for a repeat success

By Ben Jaycock and James Orpin Break: Abby Dow scores against New Zealand and, inset, John Mitchell PICTURES: Getty Images ENGLAND...

Wales and Scotland are in the mood to prove themselves

Star: Jasmine Joyce WXV 2 FOLLOWING their bottom-place finish in the Six Nations, Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham has galvanaised his...

WXV 3 Newcomers prepare for Dubai test

WXV 3 takes place in Dubai with newcomers Madagascar, Hong Kong and Netherlands welcomed into the fray this year. There’s an...

Rotherham Titans put down a marker after haul by Hayes

By David Beddows Rotherham T . 48 Esher ................. 19 Rotherham overcame a spirited display from Esher to extend their winning...

Dings Crusaders enjoy away-day success

By Joe Barnes-Taylor Sedgley Park .........11 Dings C..................... 20 Sedgley Tigers hosted Dings Crusaders yesterday and the first half saw Dings...

Birmingham Moseley continue their upward curve

By Jon Meadows B Moseley ..............28 Bishop’s S............... 14 Moseley were quick out of the blocks with a penalty to touch....

Rams finally end their Sale hoodoo with rout

By Richard Ashton Rams ..................33pts Sale FC................. 0pts Tries: Graham 34 Pozniak 41 Clow 44 Hayman 54 R Stapley 64 Conversions:...

Blackheath’s strong finish is too much for Park

By Graham Cox Blackheath ............32 Rosslyn Park .........24 An excellent game, fast, furious and physical saw Blackheath leading for all bar...

Plymouth Albion withstand Lions’ late charge

By Paddy Marsh Plymouth A.............27 Leicester Lions.....22 Plymouth recorded their first win of the season with a hard-earned win over Leicester,...

Richmond run riot to remain perfect

By Timothy Forrester Richmond................48 Darlington MP......... 7 Richmond maintained their impressive start to the season with a thumping home win to...

Pre-season will stand Rosslyn Park in good stead, says Kieran Power

By Chris Collyer Despite coming up short against Richmond after a last-minute drop goal by Lewis Dennett, Rosslyn Park’s director of...

Joe Fawcett’s hat-trick matches Roberts in thriller

By John Clark Wharfedale.... 34 Tynedale..........28 Wharfedale came out on top of a superb match as they survived Tynedale’s comeback. Straight...

Nathan Beesley stars in great Lymm start

By Joe Santamaria Lymm........................49 Fylde......................... 14 Lymm continued their strong start to the season with a third victory in as many...

Tigers are tamed in late, late show

By TOM KELLY Preston G.................27 Sheffield Tigers....26 A last-minute converted try saw Preston Grasshoppers snatch the win against Sheffield Tigers. After...

Last-gasp drop-goal missed in a slugfest

By MIKE BROWN Billingham........ 19pts Otley.................... 17pts BILLINGHAM grabbed a narrow win over Otley in a desperately tight and physical encounter....

Ionians stand firm as defence is key to victory HULL

By BRIAN NORMAN Hull Ionians............ 30 Chester..................... 19 HULL Ionians’ strong defence proved the key to victory as they ground out...

Home fires still burn after try-fest

By DAN WILSON Sheffield..................57 Harrogate................ 19 SHEFFIELD continued their impressive home form from last season with a nine-try demolition of Harrogate....

Flying start sets up Tykes victory

By BEN CROPPER Leeds Tykes...........49 Hull............................ 16 LEEDS Tykes maintained their unbeaten start to the season by racking up a near...

Shard aims for heights in Lymm’s second go

By TOM KELLY Confident: Tom Shard is aiming high this season LYMM fly-half Tom Shard has urged his team to push...

Uni boys maintain top start to their campaign

By ALEX GREGGOR Exeter Uni........ 43 Macclesfield.. 24 EXETER University continued their unbeaten start to the season with a solid win....

Rob makes sure opportunity Knox

By PAUL BOLTON Bournville...............34 Redruth....................22 BOURNVILLE banked their second home bonus-point win of the season but made hard work of subduing...

Matavesi is main man for the hosts

By BILL HOOPER Camborne................58 Taunton Titans.....25 JOSH MATAVESI gave a masterclass as the Cherry & Whites once again put in a...

We’re Jamin! Hodgkins puts boot in to rivals

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians........39pts Clifton................. 15pts On the rampage: Luctonians No.8 Jack Goodwin charges through the tackles Power play: John White...

Top man Taylor strikes right at the death to seal it

By TOM JONES Hinckley.................. 17 Cinderford............... 19 TWO desperate sides were fighting for their first win of the season, and played...

Gapper just great in quality display

By MO SHER Old Redcliffians....43 Devonport S.............. 5 A SCINTILLATING second-half performance from Old Redcliffians eased them to a bonus-point win,...

Temperley has the right Kit for visitors

By MICK JACOBS Hornets..................... 20 Loughborough S....32 HIGH-FLYING Loughborough Students maintained their strong start to the season with victory at Hornets....

There’s no Larkin about with Steve at the helm

By JAMES ORPIN Star signing: Josh Matavesi CAMBORNE director of rugby Steve Larkins believes that making the club more attractive to...

Archer is on target as Barnes claim the victory

By MARTIN CONWAY Barnes...............36 Colchester....... 20 JOSH Archer reaped the rewards of a disciplined Barnes pack to score four tries. Colchester...

Tries galore in win for in-form Bury

By ANDREW HERLIHY Bury St Ed’s............. 61 Oxford H...................33 BURY began their home campaign with a very big win. Bury started...

Williams’ super try crowns top show

By CAMERON MACMILLAN Canterbury..............49 Worthing.................. 21 CANTERBURY produced a dominate performance to see off Worthing. They quickly opened the scoring through...

McGann calling all shots for Raiders

By PETE MAYHEAD Havant................20pts Guernsey...........39pts GUERNSEY Raiders took the honours against hosts Havant in their first meeting in the league. With...

Strong Dorking finish so decisive in close contest

By RICHARD HOMER Old Albanians........28 Dorking.....................43 DORKING came out on top in a fast and exciting game. OA made a fantastic...

Superb TJs rattle up a half-century

By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J............50 Sevenoaks.............. 10 TERRIFIC conditions at the Slade, a bumper crowd for a well marketed ‘Super Saturday’,...

Last-gasp Fombo try is the difference

By DAVID BALLHEIMER Westcombe P.........32 Henley Hawks.......29 WESTCOMBE Park edged out Henley in an 11-try thriller. Westcombe Park took the lead...

Reynolds sets sights on seeing Raiders reach full potential

By SAOPE SOKO ONE of the hallmarks of Jordan Reynolds’ tenure as Guernsey head coach has been a relentless focus on...

Playing rugby is about more than just winning – Dave Attwood

My Life in Rugby - Dave Attwood, the former England, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and Toulon second row Being blunt about it,...

Jonny was great but Jason made the real difference

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I MUST admit I get slightly irritated with seeing social media best...

Young Guns – Fraser Rawlins

Young Guns Fraser Rawlins burst onto the scene during the England U18s tour to South Africa, scoring a brace of tries...

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