Riley’s delight as Tigers retain spot

By BEN JAYCOCK Last season’s National Two North winners Sedgley Park Tigers have held their own in the third tier and...

Impressive students on track for top four finish

By BEN JAYCOCK Gareth Elliott has led Exeter University to an impressive campaign in National Two West as the student side...

Putting 50 points on the Aussies was a highlight

My Life in Rugby with Ruaridh Jackson - The former Scotland, Glasgow, Wasps and Harlequins fly-half talks about his career in...

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 31/03/24

Time is running out for the RFU’s new Professional Game Partnership (PGP) to be agreed, and you can find the latest...

Quins women put through their paces in CrossFit challenge

Northern Irish CrossFit athlete Emma McQuaid put three Harlequin women’s players through their paces at her fantastic home gym. CrossFit athletes...

‘NFL hurts more than rugby’ – Wade’s warning to Rees-Zammit

Christian Wade has backed Louis Rees-Zammit to be able to forge a role as a “special teams” player in the NFL...

Paraguay skipper Garcete sets sights on World Cup 2027

Combative Paraguayan second row Mariano Garcete, 26, is captain of club and country but has his eye on something greater.  “I...

Trailblazing Springbok Latsha loving life at Harlequins

Harlequins prop Babalwa Latsha is enjoying the opportunity to play in the Women’s Premiership and hopes to transfer her skills and...

Super Rugby Americas week six review

Round Six of the Super Rugby Americas season exploded into life on Friday night as Pampas recorded a hard-fought 38-20 victory...

Diminutive Dragon Takes on Two Bruising Bulls

The weekend featured thrills and spills aplenty on the return to domestic action following the conclusion of another memorable Six Nations Championship. From...

Saracens vs Harlequins: RFU to Review TV Commentary Controversy

Thrilling as the Six Nations was, the return to the regular Premiership action is always a little refreshing. Following the break, the top...

Top Strategies for Winning at Live Blackjack

Live blackjack stands as one of the most popular choices in the world of online live casino games, combining the thrill...

Georgia Challenge Wales after Disappointing Six Nations Run 

In a surprising twist of events, Georgia has publicly challenged Wales to a fixture in Tbilisi this autumn. The Welsh side...

Series 3, Episode 31: Picking a British & Irish Lions XV for Australia 2025

The British & Irish Lions are just over a year away from heading down under to take on Australia! With dust...

Swart’s on message to grab it for Scarlets

By SIMON THOMAS Scarlets .............................16pts Tries: Swart 80+4 Conversion: Costelow 80+5 Penalties: Costelow 3, 51, 55 Benetton Treviso............13pts Tries: Ratave 12...

Don’t get trapped in bowels of a big club

Diamond’s warning to his young guns By PAUL REES Steve Diamond has warned his young charges at Newcastle to beware of...

‘Incredible’ Farrell has Saracens motoring

Champions Saracens smashed Harlequins 52-7 in front of 61,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to move second in the table and...

Stick with coaches, Dallaglio urges RFU

By GARY FITZGERALD Lawrence Dallaglio hopes the RFU have learned their lesson and will no longer jettison coaches too soon. The...

Bears can still finish in the top four – Dun

By PAUL REES James Dun knew exactly what Bristol’s supporters were going through earlier this season when the Bears became stuck...

Appleby taking on streets of London for Wooden Spoon

 By MARK STEVENS LONDON’S calling for Exeter Women’s head coach Susie Appleby, who will be one of over 40,000 who will...

Stringer: England the major challenge

FORMER Ireland scrumhalf Peter Stringer believes England will be Ireland’s biggest challenger in the coming seasons. Stringer says the epic victory...

World Rugby puts forward new changes

WORLD Rugby has announced a five-phase approach to growing the game and enhance rugby’s entertainment factor following the ‘Shape of the...

I’m fresh and ready for action, says Muir

By PAUL REES Will Muir broke into the England squad this year and although he did not feature in the Six...

The RUGBY Paper

Podcast Host Oliver Little and TRP columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett get to the heart of our game...

Quins hoping to tempt Care, 37, with new deal

By PAUL REES Harlequins are trying to persuade Danny Care to sign a new contract and finish his career at The...

Baxter: Clubs will take Cup more seriously

By PAUL REES The Premiership will shut down next season during the two international windows, meaning more clubs are likely to...

Wallaby star Izaia signs for Tigers

ON THE BLINDSIDE LEICESTER have signed Australia centre Izaia Perese for the 2024-25 season on a ‘multi-year’ deal from Sydney-based Waratahs....

Georgian challenge

ON THE BLINDSIDE RUGBY Europe champions Georgia have challenged Wales to a match this autumn in what would be dubbed a...

Cardiff hope to win Grady tug-of-war

ON THE BLINDSIDE By SIMON THOMAS The future location of Mason Grady is one of the biggest talking points in Welsh...

Munster move in for Ulster ace Burns

ON THE BLINDSIDE BILLY Burns will swap Ulster for Munster in the summer to replace Joey Carbery who is off to...

Jantjies to give back

ON THE BLINDSIDE FORMER Springboks fly-half Elton Jantjies, below, has taken up a coaching role with youth rugby programme Rugga Schools...

Dream Team with Mackenzie Martin

The Cardiff and Wales back row, chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Rhys Carre – The...

England on their way to being a real force again

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK IT’S been a chalk and cheese Six Nations for England, with the first three...

Saracens juggernaut steams over Quins

By ADAM HATHAWAY Saracens .......................... 52pts Tries: Lewington 2, Dan 13, 43; Maitland 17, 26; Cinti 61, Gonzalez 67, Goode 71...

Farrell’s in form of his life – McCall

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall claimed Owen Farrell was in the form of his life after his break and received...

Chiefs do enough to get past Newcastle

By MARK STEVENS Exeter ................................ 25pts Tries: Fisilau 12, Wimbush 24, Sio 32, Tuima 39 Conversion: Hodge 39 Penalty: Hodge 73...

Diamond: I saw a lot of positives

STEVE Diamond saw seeds of encouragement despite Falcons slipping to a 13th league defeat. “It could have been closer,” said Diamond....

Bristol put leaders Saints to the sword

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bristol................................ 52pts Tries: Batley 5, Randall 18, Sinckler 50, Dun 56, Malins 62, Davies 71, Ibotoye 79 Conversions:...

Lam confident Bears can push on for a place in play-offs

BRISTOL boss Pat Lam is confident his side can make a push for the play-offs if they continue in this vein....

Dismay for Leicester as Varney snatches it

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester .......................... 25pts Tries: Reffell 40, Kata 42, Wiese 54, Shillcock 72 Conversions: Shillcock 72 Penalty goals: Shillcock...

On-form Mercer: I can’t believe it

ZACH Mercer summed up the Gloucester elation after this narrow win by saying: “I can’t quite believe what’s happened. Everyone wrote...

Sale keen to send Tuilagi off in style

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Bath v Sale Today. Kick-off 3pm, Recreation Ground ALEX Sanderson will use the impending loss of Manu...

Van Graan backing Lawrence to put Bath in overdrive

By PAUL REES On fire: Ollie Lawrence JOHANN van Graan is expecting Ollie Lawrence to play a big part in Bath’s...

Relegation saga still a shadow over game

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There is so much that makes so little sense in the English club...

Ireland hold whip hand

Power player: Maro Itoje is still one of the most effective locks on the planet PICTURE: Getty Images ANY team of...

England are Six Nations wonders

ENGLAND’S remarkable two-match transformation from a kick-chase side into a team which hit all the highs in terms of attacking tempo,...

Late drama as Scots hold on to deny Wales

SIX NATIONS 2024 ■By SAM JACKSON Wales................. 18pts Tries: Tuipulotu 58, Callender 78 Conversions: Bevan 59 Penalties: Bevan 5, 40 Scotland...

Packer’s proud to join the 100 club

■By SAM JACKSON PREVIEW... Italy v England Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi CAPTAIN Marlie Packer earns her 100th cap as...

Ireland battle but can’t stop France taking the honours

■By TOM REYNOLDS France..................38pts Tries: Bourdon Sansus 3, Menager 31, Fall 46, Sochat 61, Riffonneau 74 Conversions: Queyroi 3, 33, 48,...

Red Roses: Gloucester-Hartpury lock Zoe Aldcroft

By BEN JAYCOCK Birthplace: Scarborough Date of birth: 19/11/96 Community club: Scarborough RFC Red Roses Debut: vs France July 2016 Caps:...