My Life in Rugby: Aled Jenkins – I dreamt about pulling on an Ospreys shirt

The former Ospreys, Wales Sevens and Ealing Trailfinders centre, Aled Jenkins, reflects on his life in rugby.

Strong Seaford make it a double success

SCHOOLS REPORT By JOSEPH TERRY SEAFORD College won their second tournament in two weeks to clinch the Sussex Open 7s at...

Regional results

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Exeter fall to Bath in final play of the game

BUCS RUGBY ■By JOSEPH TERRY BATH silenced a sold-out Sandy Park to defeat Exeter 20-18 in the final play and create...

We aren’t facing a financial crisis, say Cambridge

NEWS EXTRA CAMBRIDGE, currently bottom of the Champ, deny the club are in financial crisis adding all players and staff have...

Springbok flanker dies at 52

FORMER South African flanker Russell Nelson has died ‘unexpectedly’ at the age of 52, with tributes being paid to the “larger-than-life...

Regional results

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Drovers fire a Cup warning

Super Rygbi round-up ■By CARL FIELD HOLDERS Llandovery put one foot firmly in the semi-finals of the Super Rygbi Cymru Cup...

Ironmen keep up heat at the top

Premiership round-up REIGNING champions Merthyr narrowed the gap on leaders Beddau to four points with a 22-3 bonus-point victory at Cardiff...

FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26

Well, we have reached our fourth Manager of the Month award for the 2025/26 TRP Fantasy Rugby Season. This award is...

BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Dream team are back in harness

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THERE should be caveats and codicils – a few provisos, a couple of quid pro quos. But...

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, February 8, 2026 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading......

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to miss England’s Six Nations opener against Wales due to injury

England enter Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales without the electric Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in a late change that sees Tom...

Ben Kay: Ireland look lost in Six Nations amid Bundee Aki ban and miss Johnny Sexton 

World Cup winner Ben Kay believes Ireland have entered this Six Nations at a crossroads, with injuries, Bundee Aki’s suspension and...

Ben Foden: England v Ireland Legends game “means more” amid Lewis Moody’s battle with MND

Northampton Saints Premiership winner Ben Foden says this year’s Legends charity match carries added weight following Lewis Moody’s diagnosis with motor...

Xbox or PlayStation? Which Console Should You Choose in 2026?

Buying a gaming console is a significant investment, and in 2026 the decision has never been more nuanced. Both major platforms...

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Six Nations 2026 Round 1 preview – Rassie Erasmus insight ft Ben Coles

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Ben Coles from The Observer...

Ben Foden’s England XV: Bring back Marcus Smith + Joe Cokanasiga

While Steve Borthwick went very early this week selecting his England team against Wales, 34-time Test full-back Ben Foden picks what...

Six Nations news: Andy Farrell makes bold decisions in his Ireland team to face France

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has left James Lowe out of his team in a series of surprise omissions for Thursday’s...

Six Nations predictions: Favourites for top tryscorer and points scorer with French on top

Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Thomas Ramos are the favourites to top the tryscorer and points scorer tables this 2026 Six Nations. 

What Finn Russell and Scotland Can Teach Us About Split-Second Decision Making

Scotland head into the 2026 Six Nations with genuine title ambitions for the first time in years, and much of that...

Why this is the best chance Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has had at Six Nations glory

Just last year, it was announced that Gregor Townsend would continue as Scotland head coach until at least the end of...

Rugby Matches You Don’t Want to Miss in 2026

Rugby in 2026 promises to be a spectacular year for fans around the world. With international tournaments reaching decisive stages, domestic...

Six Nations predictions: Odds for winners, Grand Slam and Triple Crown with France favourites

France enter the 2026 Six Nations as the bookies’ favourites to retain the crown - however they are not fancied to...

Steve Borthwick names his England team for Six Nations opener against Wales

Henry Arundell will make his first England start since the 2023 World Cup after being named on the left wing for...

Fraser Dingwall: England are ready for take-off in the upcoming Six Nations

Fraser Dingwall declared the sky is the limit as England aim to hit the Six Nations ground running against Wales on...

Nicky Smith insists Wales have nothing to fear going up against England this Six Nations

England may be looking to build on their record 10 try, 68-14 win over Wales in Cardiff last year when they...

Jeremy Guscott: Foursome! I can’t pick out a winner for Six Nations

Based on where England have gone since the last year’s Six Nations fixture against Wales in Cardiff, and where the Welsh...

Jack van Poortvliet targets successful Six Nations with England after injury setbacks

It was typical of the misfortune that has plagued Jack van Poortvliet in recent seasons that the day after being named...

Will Greenwood tips the ‘spiky bunch’ England for Six Nations glory

England’s “spiky bunch” are preparing to pump up the physicality and aggression in the Six Nations and lay down a real...

Bristol Bears vs Gloucester: Harry Thacker on his way to 150 not out

Bristol Bears and Prem Rugby Cup high flyers Gloucester renew their West Country rivalry today, with both sides using the clash...

Newcastle Red Bulls 12-35 Saracens: Sarries enjoy a double over their opponents

Saracens put in a dominant second-half display to make it two wins over Newcastle Red Bulls within six days and put...

Nick Cain: We don’t want these front row giants

It is dire news when a player is forced to retire due to health issues, as happened last week when France’s...

England’s Ollie Chessum lands on his feet as he targets first taste of Six Nations glory

Ollie Chessum admits he took a while to get used to the England environment but is ready to scratch his Six...

Louis Lynagh: Italy will cause some damage in this year’s Six Nations

Louis Lynagh is adamant Italy are in the “perfect place” to cause some more special Six Nations tremors in the coming...

Exeter Chiefs 59-14 Sale Sharks: Visitors slump as Rus Tuima heads Chiefs’ demolition squad

Exeter Chiefs served their revenge ice-cold and with interest, obliterating Sale Sharks to wipe away the bitter memory of November’s 34-3...

Northampton Saints 40-22 Leicester Tigers: James Pater on song to lead Saints into box seat

James Pater and Archie McParland demonstrated once again just how bright and exciting the future is for Northampton Saints as the...

Injury blow for Todaro

NORTHAMPTON wing Edoardo Todaro is facing a long lay-off after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee at a training...

Julian Heaven prioritises Exeter Chiefs over Spain ahead of World Cup

Julian Heaven qualifies for five countries but has turned down the chance to play for Spain ahead of next year’s World...

Mapletoft set for Irish test

ENGLAND A head coach Mark Mapletoft has named a 26-player squad for the upcoming fixture against Ireland XV on Friday night...

Will Muir eager to make up for lost time at Bath after injury setback

As the Premiership goes into hibernation for a couple of months, many players will get a long break, but it has...

Saracens success is limited

MARK McCall’s records are good on paper and the fact he won three European trophies and Six Premiership titles are forever...

Artificial pitches a turn-off

AS a new recipient of the state old age pension, I am now officially grumpy, so allow me to moan about...

Hartpury hooker Will Crane glad to learn the Gloucester way in the Champions Cup

There are few players in the country who have put in more hours to make their rugby dream a reality and...

DREAM TEAM

AUGUSTIN SLOWIK, THE FORMER BRISTOL, LEEDS, WORCESTER, LONDON SCOTTISH, NORTHERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY RAYS, JERSEY REDS AND NICE FULL-BACK, SELECTS THE BEST...

Nick Cain: England must ditch the hype and make history

The Six Nations decision to play this season’s tournament opener between reigning champions France and Ireland in Paris on Thursday evening...

Chris Hewett: For once, a cheer for the governing classes

Rugby's governing classes have a long track record of not knowing what day of the week it is, so it is...

Let’s not go back to the Stone Age

IT’S all sweetness and light down there in Wallaby land, with the recently-departed Northampton flanker Angus Scott-Young and the one-time Clermont...

Peter Jackson: Referees need to keep their distance

Behind locked doors at their camp on the Algarve, Ireland’s brains trust will have devoted more time than usual analysing the...