Woollett joins Tigers

LEICESTER Tigers have signed winger Ben Woollett on a short-term deal after the financial collapse of Jersey Reds. The 26-yearold was...

BRITISH RUGBY RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Kolbe move to Toulon in the spotlight

JAMES HARRINGTON The pre-season period of summer 2021 was fairly humdrum in France. Not that most players, coaches, or journalists for...

Galthie joy as France’s wait for Meafou is nearly over

Expect to see New Zealand-born, Australia-raised Emmanuel Meafou in a France squad as early as next year in time for the start...

Forthcoming fixtures

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What’s in The Rugby Paper: 08/10/23

All four home nations are in match action on Saturday, and you can find reports from England vs Samoa, Wales vs...

Paris set for Celtic clash of titans

The rugby world will be transfixed for 80 minutes on Saturday night as world number one team Ireland face Scotland in...

New Zealand cruise into quarter-finals

By Matthew Luddington New Zealand……………………………………….73 Tries: McKenzie 20, 53; Mo’unga 25, Jordan 33, 65; Roigard 38, Newell 45, Fainga’anuku 49, 68,...

Ford-Farrell combination reignited as England face Samoa

Pool D toppers England have named a strong line-up in search of an emphatic win against Samoa to finish off a...

Wales eye revenge to top Pool C

Wales are taking no risks in their final pool stage game on Saturday afternoon as they seek to secure top spot...

All Blacks’ determination pleasing Fitzpatrick

Sean Fitzpatrick was surprised by the manner in which New Zealand dismantled Italy last Friday night, but is confident the All...

Navigating the Realm of Private PA Recruitment Agencies: What You Need to Know

In the intricate labyrinth of the corporate world, many leaders and professionals find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating the decision to...

Online Casino Sponsorships and the Growth of Rugby

It seems that almost every new sponsorship deal in British Rugby involves an online casino or sportsbook. In 2022, Betfred inked...

Exploring the World of Online Slots with NetEnt

Net Entertainment, commonly known as NetEnt, has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the world of online casinos. With a rich...

RWC final round: Pool-by-pool permutations

Heading into the finale of the pool stages, there are six quarter-final places still up for grabs in the Rugby World...

Series 3, Episode 11: RWC Round 4 review with Sean Fitzpatrick

There is just one round of the Rugby World Cup pool stage remaining and it all hinges on week five! The...

Flash Sales and Sports: An In-Depth Analysis

Welcome, sports fans and fitness enthusiasts! You might be here because you love sports, but does your wallet feel the same...

Between Posts and Passion: The Essence of Rugby Culture

Rugby is more than just a game; it’s a way of life that breeds camaraderie, respect, and passion. With origins dating...

Head contact laws take centre stage after Round 1 of the World Cup!

Following three occurrences in the first round of games, all sell-outs on Seatsnet at this year’s Rugby World Cup, the use...

South Africa edge closer to knockout stage with Tonga victory

By Nick Powell, Online Editor South Africa……………………..49 Tries: Reinach 5, Moodie 20, Fourie 32, Kriel 49, Le Roux 58, van Staden...

Australia overcome Portugal to keep slim hopes alive

By Nick Powell, Online Editor Australia……………………………………34 Tries: Arnold 19, Porecki 21, Bell 26, McReight 47, Koroibete 74 Conversions: Donaldson 20, 21,...

This is no way to run a pro sport – Halliday

By NICK CAIN Simon Halliday says the decision of Jersey Reds to go into administration, while criticising the RFU leadership for...

Care: We believe we can succeed

From ADAM HATHAWAY in Le Touquet Danny Care reckons England have proved the doubters wrong and have got supporters grinning after...

Despair and anger as Jersey collapse

By JON NEWCOMBE Players and staff at Jersey Reds have reacted with despair and anger at the news that the Championship...

Rae: RFU’s funding approach ‘criminal’

By LUKE JARMYN Alex Rae has labelled the RFU’s funding approach to the Championship as “criminal” after seeing his former club...

24-team World Cup would suit MacGinty

By PAUL REES AJ MacGinty is pumped to fire Bristol’s potent back division this season, but after having a rare full...

Centurion Sanchez leads way for Pumas

By BEN JAYCOCK Argentina .........59pts Tries: Sanchez 9, Gonzalez 16, 68, Creevy 23, Bogado 46, Isgro 64, Ruiz 77, Carreras 79...

Georgia make Fiji battle to the end

By PAUL REES Fiji..................................... 17pts Tries: Nayacalevu 51, Habosi 68 Conversions: Lomani 52, 69 Penalty: Lomani 65 Georgia............................ 12pts Penalties: Matkava...

Scotland set up an Ireland decider

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Scotland ........................... 84pts Tries: Watson 9, Price 17, Graham 21, 34, 40, 77; Fagerson 38, Harris 45, Smith...

All Blacks annihilate shambolic Azzurri

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER New Zealand................... 96pts Tries: Jordan 6, 69; Smith 16, 26, 33; Telea 19, Savea 21, 40+2; Retallick 50,...

Pollard returns as Boks go big

Preview: South Africa v Tonga (Today, 8pm) Handre Pollard will play his first Test since August 2022 when the Springboks meet...

Eddie bins ace centre Kerevi

Preview: Australia v Portugal (Today, 4:45pm) Samu Kerevi has been left out of Australia’s final pool game against Portugal as Eddie...

Sad to see Reds go but it’s no surprise

Letters SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk AS sad as...

Points difference is best separator

WORLD Rugby should consider the criterion regarding separating teams which finish World Cup group games on equal points. Currently, if three...

Tier 2 teams need greater assistance

SO four years on, after all the rhetoric as to what needs to be done to bring Tier 2 standards up,...

French authorities failing spectators

I SEE there continues to be crowd issues at the RWC due to the inadequacies of the French Rugby authorities. It’s...

Winger Fricker flies in at Ospreys

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Bristol Bears winger Toby Fricker, below, who left the Premiership side at the end...

Fighting Cocks line up O’Brien

Former Ireland and Lions star Sean O’Brien is swapping a rugby ball for a round one to turn out for his...

Webb’s fighting to save his career

Rhys Webb returned to Wales after being left in limbo after requesting a B-sample be tested after returning a positive result...

Faiva’s set to join Bath on 20-month deal

On the move: Italy’s Hame Faiva heading to Bath PICTURE: Alamy FORMER Worcester Warriors hooker Hame Faiva is heading back to...

Knights host county forum

Doncaster Knights hosted a conference at the end of last week to which they invited every club to discuss the future...

Move to Reds not great for Eastmond

Kyle Eastmond, above, six weeks into his first coaching gig at Jersey Reds when the club folded last week, turned down...

Farrell doesn’t get into my XV

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK AS England approach their last pool match against Samoa on Saturday, and the likelihood...

Feyi-Waboso determined to find his feet at Exeter

By PAUL REES Manny Feyi-Waboso is determined to establish himself at Exeter this season after a turbulent start to the 20-year-old’s...

The Tank ready to roll for Bath

By JON NEWCOMBE Thomas du Toit remains on standby for the Springboks but, for now, his focus is on quickly learning...

In Gats we trust! Old boss has new tricks

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND IF THE Wales win over Australia proved anything it is that in Gats we trust!...

Lam moves quickly to sign up Vakatawa

By PAUL REES Pat Lam has re-established the French connection to the Premiership by signing powerful centre Virimi Vakatawa following a...

Wiese backing Pollard to hit the right targets

By NICK POWELL KOBUS Wiese wants South Africa to pick a more adventurous backline as they progress in France. The 1995...

Dream Team with Ian Sanders

The former Bath, Gloucester, England 'A' and Barbarians scrum-half chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Gareth...

Schism which is set to tear game apart

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There is a schism waiting to happen in the English game, and it...