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Regions determined to fight their corner

15 October 2023 0 comments

Welsh outfits will be hoping to improve on last season with Ireland and SA teams still looking like the ones to beat. Ben Jaycock reports. […]

Ealing will still be team to beat

15 October 2023 0 comments

With the sudden demise of champions Jersey Reds, the race for the Championship is more open than ever, Ben Jaycock reports Many have suggested that […]

Sacrificial lambs who took one for the team

8 October 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED RUGBY being a hard old game even when things are going your way, the willingness to suffer is every bit as […]

Hayler calls the shots as Hartpury take charge

17 September 2023 0 comments

By PAUL SMITH Nottingham…… 17pts Tries: Wright 7, Clayton 69, 78 Conversions: Hollingsworth 78 Hartpury Uni …. 21pts Tries: Hayler 4, Morgan 29 Conversions: Bazalgette […]

Financial squeeze sees Welsh exodus

30 July 2023 0 comments

Ben Jaycock reports on the problems faced by the Welsh regions as international stars and young talent head for exit Benetton IN: Andy Uren (Bristol […]

Exeter’s back to back delight

23 July 2023 0 comments

MOMENT IN TIME: EXETER, NATIONAL LEAGUE 3 CHAMPIONS 1996-97 SPECIAL REPORT BY NEIL FISSLER Exeter had just achieved one promotion from Courage League Division 4 and, […]

Luctonians, Lions share spoils

4 June 2023 0 comments

THE BEST XV FROM THE 2022-23 SEASON Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of our National Two West reporters to compile The Rugby Paper’s 2022-23 Team […]

We want Worcester to play at Sixways again

4 June 2023 0 comments

Q&A Ben Jaycock speaks to Worcester Warriors Supporters Trust founder Marcus Mulcahy about the group’s plans to revitalise the club Following a torrid 12 months […]

Cardiff pay price for poor discipline

9 April 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Benetton ……………………. 27pts Tries: Smith 20, Lamaro 56, Watson 68 Conversions: Umaga 21, 57; Albornoz 70 Penalties: Umaga 6, 12 Cardiff ……………………….. […]

EPCR Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Preview

7 April 2023 0 comments

There is no English representation left in this year’s EPCR Challenge Cup, but with three sides from France, two from Wales, and one each from […]

Former Wasps star for Treviso

2 April 2023 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Benetton ……..41 Connacht …….. 19 CONNACHT could have few complaints as yet another Challenge Cup campaign fizzled out. Connacht failed to build […]

Howcroft’s joy as Sale up the pressure on Rams

12 March 2023 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Sale FC…………… 31pts Tries: Barron 10, Bradley 27, Robins 42, Onasanya 53, Bamber 80+1Conversions: Curtis 43, 54 Bishop’s S……….. 7pts Tries: Rayment […]

Ospreys go close but can’t catch Benetton

5 March 2023 0 comments

By HAMISH STUART Ospreys ……………………….. 20pts Tries: Morgan 6, Parry 73, Morgan-Williams 80 Conversions: Walsh 74 Penalties: Myler 25 Benetton………………………..21pts Tries: Riera 22, Watson 51 […]

Thriller comes down to last kick

26 February 2023 0 comments

By ROB STEVENS Loughborough S….47 Dings Crusaders…45 Loughborough edged an absolute thriller over Dings in front of 500 fans on their annual ‘dads and lads’ […]

Arscott’s delight at ‘best ever’ Crusaders

19 February 2023 0 comments

By BAZ JOHNSON D Crusaders…… 50pts Redruth………….. 19pts Dings Crusaders gained revenge over visitors Redruth to keep up the pressure on second-placed Clifton. The third-placed […]

Borthwick criticism was dig at Eddie – Marler

12 February 2023 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Marler has backed Steve Borthwick over his forthright condemnation of England’s Calcutta Cup flops. But even the gnarly Harlequins prop was […]

Mental strength key to success, says Haskell

12 February 2023 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Former England flanker James Haskell believes international teams should work more on their mental strength to gain a cutting edge in Test […]

Dream Team with Nathan Earle

5 February 2023 0 comments

The Ealing Trailfinders and former Harlequins, Saracens and Newcastle wing chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1. Joe Marler – Extremely […]

From the Mad Giraffe to Zatopek’s protege

8 January 2023 0 comments

PETER JACKSON And so to the New Year list with a difference, Honours and Dishonours in roughly equal measure thereby ensuring inclusivity on a global […]

Quins double up at Twickenham

23 December 2022 1 comment

Moment in time: Harlequins, 1988 John Player Cup and Middlesex Sevens winners BY NEIL FISSLER Harlequins were without a win over Bristol in 15 years, […]

Hard work paying off for Connacht

4 December 2022 2 comments

By JOHN FALLON Connacht ……..38 Benetton………. 19 Connacht’s superb No.8 Paul Boyle was delighted that they finally made chances count as they chalked up a […]

Jansen takes charge as Saracens cave in

20 November 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Saracens………………………… 8pts Try: Elliott 20 Penalty: Elliott 35 Leicester……………………… 45pts Tries: Ramage 11, Jansen 32 43; Henderson 36, van Wyk 66, Horton […]

Dream Team with James Lang

30 October 2022 0 comments

The Scotland, Edinburgh and former Harlequins centre chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1. Pierre Schoeman – Just a freak of […]

Ulster hold off fightback

16 October 2022 1 comment

Lions ………………….37 Ulster ………………..39 ■ By JOHN FALLON ULSTER full-back Michael Lowry said they had to use every ounce of energy to get across the […]

Fast-starting Ulster smash seven tries past Ospreys

9 October 2022 2 comments

By KEVIN FALLON Ulster …………….47pts Tries: Marshall 2, 33; Andrew 8, Carter 24, 66; McCloskey 42, Rea 76 Conversions: Cooney 3, 8, 24, 34, 66, […]

Tyro Carter takes charge for big Italian job

9 October 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Benetton v Dragons Today. Kick-off 2.45pm, Stadio Monigo WALES international Ben Carter will captain the Dragons for the first time today […]

Crusaders pinch it at the death over Bourn

25 September 2022 0 comments

By JOHN WHITE Dings……………… 45pts Bournville……… 41pts Dings made it four wins in a row, thanks to a hard-fought victory over battling Bournville at Shaftesbury […]

UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2022-23 SQUADS

4 September 2022 2 comments

BENETTON Captains: Michele Lamaro/Dewaldt Duvenage Head coach: Marco Bortolami Squad: Matteo Drudi, Simone Ferrari, Thomas Gallo, Ivan Nemer, Tiziano Pasquali, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Cherif Traorè, […]

CHAMPIONSHIP 2022-23 SQUADS

4 September 2022 0 comments

AMPTHILL Captain: Charlie Beckett Head coach: Paul Turner Squad: Syd Blackmore, Matt Gallagher, Aleki Lutui, Jake Elwood, Dom Hardman, Griff Phillipson, Joe Sproston, Charlie Beckett, […]

Talent everywhere you look in URC

14 August 2022 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND With the United Rugby Championship season fast approaching I’ve been having a good look at the recruitment each side […]

DoRs taking up the accountancy game

31 July 2022 0 comments

Paul Rees reveals that the £5m salary cap has seen Premiership clubs being forced to balance the books It has not been a summer of […]

Heartbreak for Ulster as Stormers steal victory

12 June 2022 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Stormers ……….17pts Tries: Kotze 4, Roos 14, Gelant 80+5 Conversions: Libbok 80+6 Ulster………………15pts Tries: Baloucoune 19, Moore 28 Conversions: Cooney 29 Penalties: […]

Curr y’s hot stuff as Hull pack ’em in

12 June 2022 0 comments

Now that the National 2 North season has run its course, Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of the league’s directors of rugby, head coaches and […]

Furbank hopes playoff bid can land him in Oz

15 May 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD GEORGE Furbank is keeping his fingers crossed Eddie Jones will grant his wish of a first Test tour this summer. The Northampton […]

Coetzee try gets Bulls on rampage

3 April 2022 0 comments

By KEVIN FALLON Bulls …………….34Ulster …………..16ULSTER captain Iain Henderson knew his team had played into the Bulls’ hands at altitude as they succumbed to a […]

Warriors make history to earn last four spot

3 April 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK WORCESTER Warriors secured their first ever win at The Rec to book a place in the Premiership Cup semi-finals as the best […]

Premiership Cup round-up: Worcester progress to semi finals with

31 March 2022 1 comment

Bath v Worcester Warriors Billy Searle’s boot was the difference as Worcester Warriors were victorious at Bath in the Premiership Cup. Bath went into the […]

England moving in the right direction, says Eddie Jones

7 March 2022 1 comment

Eddie Jones has said that his England side are “moving in the right direction” ahead of Saturday’s crunch Six Nations fixture with Ireland. Jones stated: […]

Paddy’s big boot a winner for Tykes

6 March 2022 0 comments

By GRAHAM COX Blackheath…… 21 Leeds Tykes….22 PADDY Case will likely have been handed the keys to the city of Leeds on his return to […]

Louis Rees-Zammit left out of Wales squad for visit to England

23 February 2022 2 comments

Louis Rees-Zammit has been left out of Wales’ 25-player squad for the trip to Twickenham for Saturday’s crunch match against England. Fit-again Josh Adams is […]

Eddie was wrong to ignore Danny

13 February 2022 0 comments

IRELAND had 11 Leinster players against Wales, in vital positions (mainly in the pack). The result being a 22 points win difference for the Irish. […]

Hawks hit form in eight-try triumph

30 January 2022 1 comment

By NICK PITSON Henley Hawks…….48 Westcliff……………..24HENLEY Hawks picked up another victory at Dry Leas as they scored eight tries against bottom side Westcliff.The Hawks were […]

Clinical Fylde too good for the hosts

23 January 2022 1 comment

By BILL BARRACK Harrogate………..8Fylde………………33FYLDE showed their clinical use of possession to run out clear winners at Harrogate.But for the home side, this was a huge […]

Concussion problems cry out for a cut in subs

26 December 2021 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK AS 2021 draws to an end a strong potential remedy to address one of the most urgent issues […]

Lawday starts as only change from Tigers loss

12 December 2021 0 comments

TOM Lawday comes in at flanker in Harlequins’ only change to their starting XV from their defeat to Leicester Tigers for the Champions Cup opener […]

New-look Hull pass showdown with Fylde

12 December 2021 0 comments

By RICHARD GORE Hull………………….22pts Fylde………………. 14ptsCorner man: Michael Adlard scores for HullTeam work: Henry Hadfield puts fellow winger Thomas Grimes in for a tryPICTURES: Gareth […]

Ireland prove they are World Cup contenders

21 November 2021 25 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Huge talent: Caelan Doris was outstanding against the All Blacks and can become the best blindside in the […]

Carleton heroics tames the Tigers

14 November 2021 1 comment

By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield Tigers…. 12 Fylde…………………….43FOUR second-half tries from Tom Carleton helped high-flying Fylde to their eighth win of the term in an emphatic […]

Zebras stay perfect after Marl Pits rout

14 November 2021 1 comment

Northern Premier OTLEY remain the only unbeaten side in the competition and top the table after beating Rossendale 16-43 at Marl Pits.The visitors scored tries […]

Rams fend off fight back to end Rosslyn’s unbeaten run

10 October 2021 0 comments

By RICH ASHTON Rams …………….. 24pts Tries: Bird 8, 25 Guttridge 21Conversions: Atkins 9, 22, 26 Penalties: Atkins 31Rosslyn Park … 21ptsTries: Howard 50, Cokanasiga […]

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