Luke who’s set his sights on achieving golden finale!

By BEN CONEYBEARE In a league as intensely competitive as National League 2 East, the slimmest edge gained can become decisive...

Young Guns: Newcastle centre Oli Spencer

By BEN JAYCOCK Now back to full fitness Oli Spencer is hoping to repay the faith shown in him by England...

Happy players are more likely to stay

Former Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill talks to Cai Griffiths, the ex-Ospreys prop now director of rugby at London Welsh...

Farrell’s choice: Stay and hope, or cash in

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO Owen Farrell seems like he may have called time on his...

Results

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Leaders Cardiff Met are there to be shot at

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Despite 12 rounds having been played in the Women’s National BUCS League, the unique seven-team fixture...

Regional results

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Saints and Bath academy lads top of class

SCHOOLS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS As the sevens season approaches and the finest school talent don their academy/national jerseys, 15-a-side school...

Dean’s unbeaten Knights surge on at summit

JAPAN ROUND-UP By BEN JAYCOCK Saitama Wild Knights continued their rampaging start to the Japan Rugby League One season with an...

Regional results

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Jones leads the way for Merthyr

Premiership round-up By CARL FIELD A STUNNING hattrick from full-back Ben Jones inspired Merthyr to a magnificent seven-try 50-32 win over...

Narberth happy to make it 13

Championship round-up THERE was nothing unlucky about number 13 for Championship West leaders Narberth who beat near neighbours Crymych 30-21 to...

BRITISH RUGBY RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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No rush to get Tuilagi involved

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Something of a big deal was made last week about the fact that, a matter of days...

Forthcoming fixtures

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Mapletoft out to build next generation

By BEN JAYCOCK As England’s U20s side prepare for the upcoming Six Nations, head coach Mark Mapletoft insists that the development...

Proposed hybrid contracts causing major debate

By NICK POWELL On the most recent edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast, Jeff Probyn joined host Ollie Little and our...

Sharks confirm they are keen on Wales flyer

Sale have confirmed they have spoken with Wales wing Mason Grady, a target for up to four English clubs. The 21-year-old,...

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 14/01/24

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup are back in full swing this weekend, and we’ll have reports from all 17 games being...

Champions Cup round three Friday and Saturday preview

The 2023/24 Champions Cup resumes with an eagerly anticipated third round of pool-stage matches. English teams have performed exceptionally well up...

Challenge Cup round three Friday and Saturday Preview

Round 3 of the Challenge Cup promises an array of exciting fixtures, featuring eight matches unfolding across Friday and Saturday with...

USA Team Prep for RWC 2027

In the dynamic world of rugby, the anticipation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup (RWC) in 2027 is palpable. Teams across...

Powerlifting Benefits for Rugby Players

If there’s one team-based sport where being big and strong is worth all the marbles, it’s rugby. Players need all the...

How the Continental Tyres Schools Vase and Bowl semi-finals took shape

By TOM JEFFREYS A quite period gives us the chance to look back at some of the scintillating rugby played at...

Looking back at BUCS Super Rugby Alumni

By TOM JEFFREYS As BUCS Super Rugby eagerly awaits its return on January 24th, there is no better time to look...

Farrell to take charge of Lions in 2025

Andy Farrell has been named as the British and Irish Lions head coach for the tour to Australia in 2025. Farrell,...

Skivington to head up England A coaching team

Gloucester boss George Skivington will take charge of the England A team that will face Portugal next month. Skivington captained England...

Mobile Gambling Experience in South Africa: A Game-Changer for Casino Enthusiasts

The mobile gambling market in South Africa has not just grown; it has revolutionised how players interact with mobile casino gaming....

Exploring the World of Rugby through Stickers: A Classystickers Showcase

In the vibrant realm of sports, rugby stands out as a game of passion, teamwork, and sheer physical prowess. It’s a...

Ratuniyarawa jailed for sexual assault

Former Fiji international Api Ratuniyarawa has been jailed for three sexual assaults committed in the days leading up to a match...

Everest skydive caps off world’s fastest rugby ball charity challenge

Bath Rugby legend Iestyn Lewis has taken charity fundraising to new heights after skydiving in freezing Himalayan conditions close to Mount...

Wales legend JPR Williams dies aged 74

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fullback JPR Williams has died aged 74. The Bridgend and London Welsh legend won...

Major Shakedown in Irish Rugby: All Blacks Start their New Era

The Ireland national rugby squad is undergoing a significant shift as the 2024 Six Nations Rugby tournament draws near, and they...

De Glanville double gives Gloucester unwelcome record

By NICK POWELL Bath…………………………………17 Tries: De Glanville 31, 62 Muir 41 Conversions: Russell 43 Gloucester………………………….10 Tries: Ackerman 7 Conversions: Hastings 8...

Borthwick wants to dominate Six Nations

By ADAM HATHAWAY England boss Steve Borthwick has vowed to put his side back on the Six Nations map and leave...

McCall: I wouldn’t blame Farrell

By ROB WILDMAN Saracens boss Mark McCall did little last night to dampen the speculation that England captain Owen Farrell is...

Sanderson: Don’t put cap back up to £6.4m

By JON NEWCOMBE Alex Sanderson remains against increasing the Premiership salary cap back up to £6.4 million after his club Sale...

Lawes looks like leaving

Northampton are struggling to hold on to Courtney Lawes. The 34-year-old former England flanker, who retired from international rugby after the...

Devoto back with a new lease of life

By MARK STEVENS Ollie Devoto says he’s been given a new lease of life this season after battling back from a...

Umaga to stay with Benetton

Former Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga has signed a new deal with Benetton, keeping him in Italy until 2026. The 25-year-old has...

McRae proud to be top of the pile

By BEN JAYCOCK Dorking winger Toby McRae proudly ended 2023 as the top try scorer in the sport. The 25-year-old scored...

Freeman sets his sights on England

By PAUL REES Tommy Freeman has taken inspiration from club colleague Alex Mitchell as he strives to make England’s Six Nations...

Pepper the shining star for Falcons as they battle hard

By PAUL REES Newcastle have had little to smile about this season, but Guy Pepper has added some spice to the...

Ruddock puts his son in the frame

Former Wales Grand Slam coach Mike Ruddock hopes Warren Gatland will consider his son, Rhys Ruddock, for an international return this...

Board cause so many problems

THERE remain many problems in the structure of English rugby, all attributable to the Board of the RFU. To deal with...

Time to rebuild RFU for the good of all

DURING my early 20s I played for an East Midlands club in Level 9. It was a great experience for a...

Sorry Chris, but we’re heading up another cul-de-sac

I KNOW it has been the season of goodwill, but Chris Hewett’s comment that the RFU is pointing in the right...

Dream Team with Fraser Honey

The Rams, Cornwall and former Redruth, Plymouth, Bury St Edmunds & Launceston fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with...

Tactical subs are spoiling the game

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK REDUCING the number of tactical substitutes is something I’ve wanted for a long time,...

Leicester power too much for Saracens

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ...........................19pts Tries: Kelly 12, Rogerson 34, Simmons 60 Conversions: Pollard 34, 60 Saracens ...........................10pts Tries: Parton 20...