England need to be more consistent

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Man in the middle: Referee Angus Gardner seemed to be doing his...

Mediocre Exeter have it all to do

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFERIES WITH six rounds down, 12 to go, and Premiership Cup action draining university resources, men’s BUCS...

Gosforth made to fight all the way

SCHOOLS RUGBY By TOM JEFFERIES THE national second stage of the RFU ACE Boys League kicked off this week, with the...

It’s important to be honest with players

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Dan George, below, head coach at Old Albanians Why did you get into coaching...

Walker keen to drive Chinnor on

By CHRIS COLLYER CHAMPIONSHIP newsboys Chinnor made a promising start to their inaugural season in the second tier and despite being...

Jasmine is a class above

By BEN JAYCOCK High life: Jasmine Joyce-Butchers is loving her rugby PICTURES: Getty Images CROSS CODE star Jasmine Joyce-Butchers has taken...

Cuthbert: Wales have to deliver

Podcast By CHARLIE ELLIOTT ALEX Cuthbert says the pressure on Wales is huge ahead of their opening Autumn Nations Series game...

FANTASY RUGBY 2024/25

Welcome to the latest update of this season of TRP Fantasy Rugby. Today’s update covers the period from Sunday October 27...

Results

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Regional results

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Ironmen take the spoils on derby day

Welsh Premiership round-up THE Rhondda derby day bragging rights belonged to Merthyr who defeated rivals Pontypridd 28-25 at the Wern. Flanker...

BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Roll up, roll up: Crowds are rising to record levels

CROWD numbers in French rugby’s top two professional leagues have risen to record levels, according to figures released from the Ligue...

Anyanwu heads the list of star attractions

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN TOP 14 transfer speculation is always thoroughly entertaining, and this season has – so far – been...

Forthcoming fixtures

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Ten-week ban for Sale’s Hill

ENGLAND lock Jonny Hill has been given a 10week suspension following an incident involving a fan after Sale’s Premiership semi-final defeat...

Goldthorp can challenge Kildunne for No.15 spot

Probyn: England need to be more consistent ■By JOE HARVEY >> Page 37 LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning head coach Nathan Smith is backing...

‘Unmatched’- Ten unmissable player matchups in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

This weekend of the Autumn Nations Series almost entirely consists of fixtures that are expected to be decided by extremely fine margins, leading...

Wales vs Fiji – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports All eyes will be on the Principality Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Wales kick off their autumn...

France vs Japan – Match Preview

France will kick off their autumn campaign on Saturday night as they welcome Japan to Paris. France is one of the...

Italy vs Argentina – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Italy will kick off the autumn campaign as they welcome Argentina to Rome. The Italians will...

England vs Australia – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will welcome Australia to the Allianz Stadium on Saturday as they aim to secure their...

Ireland v All Blacks talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

Ireland launch their Autumn Nations Series fixtures with Friday evening’s mouthwatering clash against New Zealand. The All Blacks, who knocked Andy...

The Rise of Women’s Rugby

Women’s rugby has surged onto the global stage, captivating audiences and shattering expectations with its explosive growth and success. What was...

There are no excuses – Tom Curry demands England ‘step up’ against Australia

Tom Curry insists England’s players must take responsibility for the inability to close out winning positions and adopt a “no excuses”...

Ireland vs All Blacks Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports This weekend, rugby action kicks off with a bang as Ireland takes on New Zealand at...

England Men A confirm wider squad to face Australia A

A 24-player England Men A wider squad has been named in preparation for the visit of Australia A to the Twickenham...

How to Bet on Rugby League: Latest Odds

Different countries like different sports and it does not mean that a popular sporting activity is equally big in all corners...

Are two wins achievable for Wales this Autumn Nations Series?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales head into the autumn with some pressure on them, looking to snap their losing streak...

Gareth Anscombe says Wales will be wary of Fiji’s firepower

Gareth Anscombe has underlined the challenge facing Wales when they look to open their Autumn Nations Series campaign with victory over...

Jason Robinson backs Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to ‘make an impact’ on Lions tour

Jason Robinson is backing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to defy his inexperience and take the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour by storm....

S4, E10: Alex Cuthbert joins as England drop ball against NZ + Wales set for crucial Autumn Nations Series

With an eight-point lead, England seemed in control at Twickenham, only for a New Zealand fightback and some questionable substitutions to...

Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher start for Ireland against New Zealand

Front-row forwards Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher will start Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand in Dublin. Prop Bealham...

Steve Borthwick hails England collaboration as Danny Care criticises Eddie Jones

Steve Borthwick has distanced his England from the Eddie Jones regime damningly described by Danny Care by revealing he has an...

Darcy Graham ruled out of Scotland’s clash with South Africa with head injury

Darcy Graham has been ruled out of Scotland’s showdown with South Africa on Sunday after failing to pass head injury protocols....

Sale and England forward Jonny Hill given 10-week ban for fan altercation

Sale Sharks and England forward Jonny Hill has received a 10-week ban, four of which are suspended, after accepting a charge...

Gareth Anscombe’s dreams of representing Wales again drove his recovery

Gareth Anscombe says the possibility of playing Test rugby again was “a big driver” for him as he fought his way...

Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand

Lock Joe McCarthy believes Ireland have “earned the right” to feel confident of taking on the All Blacks as they attempt...

Profiles of Rugby Legends

Rugby, the game of grit, glory, and guts, has seen its fair share of larger-than-life figures. These legends have not only...

Top Legendary Rugby Matches of All Time

Rugby, a sport where grit meets grace, has gifted fans some of the most electrifying moments in the history of team...

The Greatest Rugby Rivalries of All Time

Rugby is more than just a sport; it’s a cultural battlefield where pride, history, and passion come crashing together like two...

England’s five most memorable moments against the Wallabies

By Charlie Elliott Whenever England face Australia, be it in football, cricket, rugby or the never-ending debate between Marmite and Vegemite, an immense...

England prop Dan Cole was surprised by timing of Joe Marler’s retirement

England prop Dan Cole admits he was surprised by the timing of Joe Marler’s instant retirement from international rugby. Marler, who...

Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse

Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years. Hogg, 32, had been...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham Shine

By Charlie Elliott Wallace Sititi and Darcy Graham put in immense performances as New Zealand and Scotland showed their quality on the opening weekend of...

Five Key Talking Points from the Autumn Internationals

By Charlie Elliott The Autumn Internationals began with a bang, with England narrowly losing to the All Blacks, and Scotland dominating...

England Prop Joe Marler Retires Ahead of Six Nations; Problems in French Rugby?

In the morning after English fans were mourning the All-Black loss in the Autumn Internationals, a shocking announcement added to their...

England prop Joe Marler calls time on his international career

England prop Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby. The 34-year-old was a member of Steve Borthwick’s squad for...

England agony after last-minute drama

By ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Skipper Jamie George refused to point the finger at George Ford after his double miss condemned...