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Miscellaneous
/ 10 months agoNick Cain: Invest in the Championship – as well as women’s game
The money cut from the funding to Championship clubs in the last five years is believed to be very close to...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Nine-try Ospreys demolish Dragons
By Simon Thomas The Ospreys secured the bonus point win they needed to keep their URC play-off hopes alive as they...
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English Championship
/ 10 months agoChampionship: Cornish Pirates proud of formidable home record
By Ben Jaycock Maintaining Cornish Pirates’ formidable home record is a ‘non-negotiable’, says back row Alex Everett. The Pirates have been...
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Guest Blogs
/ 10 months agoWomen’s Rugby – The Growing Influence and Future of the Sport Championship
Due to its breathtaking skill and concentration, women’s rugby has been receiving increased attention and recognition from audiences, sponsors, and the...
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English Championship
/ 10 months agoWorcester Warriors to play in 14-team Championship
Worcester Warriors are set to return to professional rugby two and a half years after the club went into administration as...
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English Championship
/ 10 months agoChampionship: Connor Slevin steps up to earn Chinnor a fair share
By Rhys Anderson Hartpury ............17pts Tries: Protheroe 29, Short 36, Smith 50 Conversion: Bazalgette 36 Chinnor ..............17pts Tries: Passman 15, Carter...
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English Championship
/ 10 months agoChampionship: It’s sweet revenge for Jonah Holmes as he gets late winner for London Scottish
By Will Perringwood Nottingham .....28pts Tries: Ramage 24, Olowofela 36, Cherry 48, Graham 54 Conversions: Arden 24, 36, 48, 54 L...
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English Championship
/ 10 months agoChampionship: Senitiki Nayalo hits heights to give Coventry a timely lift
By Paul Smith Coventry ........................... 49pts Tries: Robson 1, 43; Nayalo 23, 54; Owen 58, Barton 71, Mannion 75 Conversions: Mathews...
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English Championship
/ 10 months agoWorcester Warriors to return to professional rugby next season in revamped Championship
For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...
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English Championship
/ 11 months agoChampionship: Bench come on to give Coventry extra push against Chinnor
By Paul Smith Chinnor ..............37pts Tries: Watson 1, Carter 20, Hardwick 26, Rafferty 55, Goss 80 Conversions: Chamberlain 1, 20, 26...
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English Championship
/ 11 months agoChampionship: Doncaster Knights take their time to get up to right speed
By Ollie Oust L Scottish .......... 5pts Try: Talbot-Davies 7 Doncaster ....... 42pts Tries: Roberts 32, Hopkinson 44, Parry 52, Strong...
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English Championship
/ 11 months agoChampionship: Ed Prowse on fire to put Bedford Blues back on track
By Mike Clarke Bedford ............................. 45pts Tries: Worley 3, 30; Maisey 23, James 46, Howard 52, Frost 80 Conversions: Maisey 4,...
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English Championship
/ 11 months agoChampionship: Rampaging Ealing Trailfinders destroy Nottingham
By William Gupwell Ealing .................82pts Tries: Collins 6, 26, 30, 68; Dykes 11, Stronge 19, 42; Bird-Tulloch 37, 45; Buckley 62,...
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English Championship
/ 11 months agoChampionship: Ampthill fight back to leave Caldy on the ropes again
Caldy ................. 15pts Tries: Hearn 11, 47 Conversion: Rogers 47 Penalty: Rogers 3 Ampthill ...........27pts Tries: Bracken 37, Marshall 41, Hallett...
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English Championship
/ 11 months agoChampionship: Cambridge can’t keep tight grip on Hartpury
Cambridge ....... 19pts Tries: Sylvester 27, Gaffan 44, Baker 56 Conversions: Grimoldby 28, 45 Hartpury ............33pts Tries: Smith 11, Hayler 15,...
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English Championship
/ 11 months agoSimon Halliday’s blast: The RFU keeps ignoring the Championship
By Nick Cain Simon Halliday has slammed the proposed loan bail-out for Newcastle Falcons, the Premiership’s basement club, and the continued...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 11 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Super-sub Scott Wilson grabs late winner for Ulster
By Luke Jarmyn Dragons ............30pts Tries: Owen 1, Anderson 20, Williams 34 Conversions: Reed 1, 21, 35 Penalties: Reed 14, 47,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 11 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Stormers too good for gallant Scarlets
By Roger Panting Scarlets ............ 17pts Tries: Mee 29, Nicholas 48 Conversions: Lloyd 29, 48 Penalty: Lloyd 68 Stormers ...........29pts Tries:...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 11 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Ospreys hold on in ‘crazy match’ against Connacht
By Simon Thomas Ospreys ............................. 43pts Tries: Giles 16, 32; Hardy 34, Kasende 36, 57; Walsh 44 Conversions: Edwards 17, 33,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 11 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Harri Millard snatches it for Cardiff
By Roger Panting Cardiff ...............20pts Tries: Donnell 21, Millard 63 Conversions: Sheedy 21, 63 Penalties: Sheedy 31, 50 Lions................... 17pts Tries:...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 11 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Slack Edinburgh let it slip
Benetton.......... 21 Edinburgh........ 18 By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh's play-off prospects were dealt a major blow by Alessandro Izekor’s late breakaway try...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 11 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: David Kriel hits the target for Bulls
Bulls.................. 21 Leinster............20 By Sam Jackson David Kriel’s last-gasp penalty ended Leinster’s unbeaten URC record as the Bulls edged a tight...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 11 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Glasgow Warriors have to dig deep against Munster
Glasgow...........28 Munster...........25 By Bryn Palmer Glasgow remain on track for a home quarter-final playoff but had to dig deep from 25-14...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 11 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Siya Kolisi double sees Sharks edge past Zebre in thriller
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi scored two tries as the Sharks edged a nine-try thriller at Kings Park. Kolisi finished off several...
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English Championship
/ 11 months agoChampionship is low on stars, says Chinnor’s Luke Carter
By Ben Jaycock As Chinnor emerge from their ‘third pre-season’ of the campaign, veteran scrum-half Luke Carter says the Championship lacks...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoRugby Europe Championship: Georgia on their way to super seven
Rugby Europe Championship By Ben Jaycock Georgia booked their place at World Cup 2027 with a 40-7 victory over the Netherlands....
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoHow the Six Nations Rugby Championship is Gaining Popularity in the United States
Rugby has long thrived in Europe, but its influence is stretching across the Atlantic. The Six Nations Championship, a tournament steeped...
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Rugby Europe Championship
/ 1 year ago16-try Georgia start as they mean to go on in the Rugby Europe Championship
Richard Cockerill’s Georgia got off to a flying start in Pool A with a 16-try win against Switzerland in Tbilisi. The...
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Podcast
/ 1 year agoPODCAST: (S4, E20) – Six Nations Championship Preview with Jeremy Guscott and the Rugby Analyst
Here. We. Go. The Six Nations is just two sleeps away and we can’t wait! Join host Ollie Little and a...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoNottingham bounce back up the Championship table
Nottingham ..... 43pts Doncaster ......... 18pts Nottingham moved within two points of the top three with a bonus-point win at The...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoKey Storylines to Watch in the 2025 Six Nations Championship
The 2025 Six Nations Championship is fast approaching, and rugby fans around the globe are eagerly awaiting one of the most...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoJordan Poole: Coventry on right track to win Championship promotion
By Ben Jaycock Captain Jordan Poole says Coventry are on track to finish the club’s three-year plan with promotion to the...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoThis weekend’s best matchups in the Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship
By Charlie Elliott With most players back from the Autumn Nations Series, the Premiership and URC return with a bang. With...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year agoWe’ll reject changes to promotion, vow Championship clubs
By Nick Cain Championship clubs are refusing to accept late changes to promotion-relegation regulations. They assert it contravenes the RFU Council’s...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoSimon Gillham must get justice for the Championship
Simon Gillham’s arrival as chair of the Championship/Tier 2 Board should be good news for English club rugby. Gillham, below, who...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoConnacht 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...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoOspreys 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...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoScarlets 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...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBiljon brings Championship experience to Titans’ squad
■By CIARA FEARN Boss: Harvey Biljon ROTHERHAM Titans director of rugby Harvey Biljon is enjoying the challenges and excitement that come...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoThat’s A Wrap: A Look at the Stats of the 2024 Rugby Championship
The 2024 Rugby Championship will go down in history as one of the most memorable tournaments, especially for South African and...
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Letters
/ 1 year agoTime to add Japan and Fiji to Rugby Championship
THE endless mistreatment of Fiji as a second rate rugby nation is another disastrous admin blunder in the sport’s professional era....
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRFU invite Warriors to apply for Championship
WORCESTER Warriors, who went into administration in 2022, have been formally invited by the RFU to consider applying to compete in...
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Podcast
/ 1 year agoSeries 4, Episode 5: David Campese reviews Rugby Championship and Australian Rugby
The Rugby Championship has a new winner for the first time since 2019, as South Africa clinched the last trophy available...
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Letters
/ 1 year agoChampionship crowds are still too low
With all the talk about the RFUs treatment of the Championship there never seems to be any real analysis of the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBalding thinking big as Moseley set sights on Championship
By CIARA FEARN FOLLOWING a strong showing last season, Birmingham Moseley have made a fast start this term and have their...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoEaling Trailfinders show why they are favourites to retain Championship title
By William Gupwell Ealing T ............55pts Tries: Williams 5, Reid 11, 78; Holgate 17, Taylor 35, Bird-Tulloch 53, Moore 60, Hampson...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoWith promotion back Ealing Trailfinders will be gunning for Championship glory
Ben Jaycock looks at who could challenge Ben Ward’s west London side as the season prepares to kick off next weekend...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoCHAMPIONSHIP SQUADS
Ampthill Sam Asotasi, Tomas Bacon, Josh Barton, Joe Bercis, Syd Blackmore, Charlie Bracken, Ben Chapman, Beck Cutting, Ollie Dawkins, Cai Devine,...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoPre-season: Premiership, Championship, National League fixtures
A pre-season fixture list involving teams from the Premiership, Championship, National Leagues, and Regional Leagues.
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 years agoEngland u20s take on France for World Championship glory
By James Orpin This Friday will see England’s next generation look to end France’s reign on the u20 championship, it will...
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