Titans’ second-half blitz destroys  Dale’s challenge

By ANDREW MOSLEY Rotherham T..........33 Wharfedale.............. 7 ROTHERHAM laid claim to being the fittest team in the division with a late...

Gregory hat-trick secures bragging rights

By STUART MCCRACKEN Fylde..................33 Preston G..........27 HAT-TRICK hero Ben Gregory inspired a Fylde fightback to come from 17-0 down to win...

Late Pilkington try breaks Field hearts

By ANDREW SMITH Huddersfield..........24 Lymm........................33 A RESILIENT Lymm came from behind to claim only their second win on the road in...

It’s a nasty taste in mouth for hosts

By MALCOLM KNOWLES  Hull Ionians............ 18 Hull............................23 SEVERAL hundred good folk sat down to a firstclass pre-match lunch. They, and those...

Sheffield savour Steel City honours

By MO SHER Sheffield............33pts Sheffield T....... 24pts   THE Steel City bragging rights were once again claimed by Sheffield, the hosts...

Tom’s loving life at Lymm after taking the next step

By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON Lymm celebrated a historic promotion to National 2 North last season for the first time in the club’s...

Tykes too good in top derby triumph

By NICK DOYLE Otley.......................... 17 Leeds Tykes...........47 LEEDS Tykes claimed the Yorkshire derby bragging rights with a convincing victory. Otley had...

Where there’s a Will there’s a way!

By BRIAN TILLEY Tynedale.................24 Billingham.............. 12 A DOMINANT Tynedale pack secured victory for Tynedale after an even derby encounter in which...

Students quick out of blocks to topple Hornets

By JON RICHARDSON Hornets.....................27 Exeter Uni................33 HORNETS were outscored five tries to three as they went down to Exeter University at...

Thorne’s red card fails to derail Dudley

By DAVID BALLHEIMER Dudley K............ 17 Bournville.......... 3 DUDLEY Kingswinford overcame neighbours Bournville to pick up only their third win of...

Lucs run out as Old Reds steal it

By LUKE JARMYN Old Redcliffians.... 18 Luctonians.............. 17 OLD Redcliffians fly- -half Ashley Groves held his nerve to boot a late...

Clifton rescued by two-try Talbot

By ROGER OPIE Clifton....................... 15 Dings Crusaders... 15 CLIFTON staged a stirring second-half comeback as they claimed a draw at home...

Kevern proud as gritty Reds hit back for a draw

By BILL HOOPER Redruth..............19pts Camborne..........19pts Left: Tyler Gendall of Redruth burrows his way over for a try. Right: Jack King of...

Priddey keen to make his mark on and off the pitch

By BEN CONEYBEARE If there are any career paths that rival the physical demands of professional rugby, serving in the armed...

Four-try surge is key for Hinckley

By CHRIS CAMPBELL Hinckley..................41 Loughborough S....28 HINCKLEY closed out the year in winning style with a ten-try contest against Loughborough Students...

Ace Ivory leads Chester’s charge

By MATT HARROP Chester.....................36 Newport (S)............34 CHESTER edged to victory over Newport (Salop) in a high-scoring clash at Hare Lane. The...

Oaks oust battling Raiders in mighty contest

By STEPHEN FITZMAURICE Sevenoaks.......27 Guernsey..........17 SEVENOAKS got the better of Guernsey in a combative arm wrestle on a boggy Paddock. The...

Away-day joy for in-form Dorking

By HENRY PARISH Worthing.................. 18 Dorking.....................29 DORKING overcame Worthing to ensure they only have two blots in their copybook at the...

Juddians fall short in big derby tussle

By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J............24 Canterbury..............28 RIVALS Tonbridge Juddians and Canterbury served up another pre-Christmas cracker, with the visitors narrowly coming...

Drama as late kick downs the Dons

By EDDIE MCATEER Wimbledon.......20pts Barnes................21pts WIMBLEDON fell to an agonising defeat at the hands of Barnes as a lastminute penalty saw...

Faulkner hat-trick fires leaders to win over Park

By CONOR O’HARA Esher.........................43 Westcombe P.........36 HARRY Faulkner grabbed a hat-trick as Esher retained top spot with a tight victory over...

French giants are the ones to beat again, says O’Driscoll

By BEN JAYCOCK Three-time Champions Cup winner Brian O’Driscoll believes English sides will be up against it again in Europe this...

Vikings battered by seven-up Bury

By SEB SUTCLIFFE North Walsham....... 5 Bury St Ed’s.............45 BURY St Edmunds blew North Walsham away, winning by seven tries to...

Hawks home run shattered by OAs

By ALISTAIR BEYNON Henley Hawks.......24 Old Albanians........27 OLD Albanians ended Henley Hawks’ proud unbeaten home record as a solid performance helped...

Championship is a class competition – Hammond

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite the lack of jeopardy at both ends of the Championship, Nottingham head coach Craig Hammond relishes battling...

Coach to Coach with Richie Williams

Former Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill talks to Cambridge director of rugby Richie Williams Steve Hill: How and why did...

Yapp to take the reins of Wallaroos

FORMER England captain Jo Yapp has been appointed head coach of Australia women’s team on a two-year deal. Yapp, 44, becomes...

Social media can hurt even the best

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Last weekend saw some of the best rugby we have seen this...

Young Guns: Bath prop Billy Sela

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite being just 18, Billy Sela is a relatively experienced England age grade player having already twice toured...

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Bath boys blow race wide open in pursuit of Exeter

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Bath defeated Loughborough 31-17 in a result that could have huge ramifications in the final Super...

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Rugby celebrate historic win over Baa-Baas

SCHOOLS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Rugby School celebrated the end of their bicentennial season in style with a double win in...

Spears turn up the heat on new boys Mie

JAPAN RUGBY By BEN JAYCOCK  Reigning champions Kubota Spears steamrolled past Division 1 newcomers Mie Heat 75-0 to secure their first...

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Llandovery made to fight all the way

Premiership round-up By ANDY HOWELL LLANDOVERY remain top of the Premiership following a hard-fought 27-10 victory over Aberavon at Church Bank....

Bargoed blast leaders with eight-try blitz

Championship round-up BARGOED cut the gap at the top of Champions East to five points with a blistering, eight-try performance against...

BRITISH RUGBY RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Olympics causing financial headache

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The new cycle of French senior men’s rugby starts here – a month-and-a-half after the 2023 Rugby...

Pumas lead the way after win over Australia

SEVENS SERIES By BEN JAYCOCK ARGENTINA claimed the Cape Town 7s crown with a clinical win over Australia, a week after...

Newcastle need help to survive -Varndell

By NICK POWELL TOM Varndell has been “sad” to witness Newcastle’s form at the start of the season and feels the...

What’s in The Rugby Paper: 17/12/23

Alongside a report from their Saturday night clash with Cardiff, we talk to Bath’s Finn Russell and how he’s moved to...

Varndell pushes for better governance to support Falcons

Former Premiership top try scorer Tom Varndell has been “sad” to witness Newcastle‘s form at the start of the season and...

Champions Cup round two Friday and Saturday preview

The 2023/24 Champions Cup began with a bang last weekend, showcasing thrilling moments and a remarkable start for English teams, as...

Challenge Cup round two Friday and Saturday preview

Having got their campaign underway with victory last week, Gloucester are now back to nearly full strength for a crucial match...

Signed memorabilia is the ideal Christmas gift!

With less than two weeks to Christmas things are hotting up at signed memorabilia company Firma Stella. CEO Peter Johnson (below):...

Farrell extends Ireland stay to 2027

Andy Farrell has extended his contract as Ireland head coach until after the next Rugby World Cup in 2027. With his...

Exploring Different Ways to Enjoy the Game of Rugby

While football dominates the headlines and television screens throughout the year, the rugby fanbase around the world is huge, with millions...

Predicting the Upcoming Six Nations Tournament: Who Will Reign Supreme?

The Six Nations Championship, or Six Nations for short, is an annual international rugby tournament held every February through March between...

Jones returns to Japan job

Eddie Jones has been confirmed as the new coach of Japan, where he was boss between 2012 and 2015, less than...