Power and pace led by Chudley

Now that the Championship season has run its course, Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of our reporters to compile The Rugby...

RFU should capitalise on success of Reds – Biljon

By BEN JAYCOCK Harvey Biljon fears the RFU’s strict policy on promotion may come back to haunt them as he believes...

Hooper calls time after 15 years at club

Stuart Hooper will leave Bath this summer after 15 years as a player and coach at the Premiership club. “I’ll always...

Blackett ready to fire up Bath attack

By JON NEWCOMBE New Bath recruit Lee Blackett says his time away from the Premiership has enriched him as an attack...

Players must keep a licence to thrill

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER If, God forbid, I ever find myself in the dock I will be hiring Sam Warburton KC...

How about a sharp shot of summer fun?

So there we go, it’s May 7 and seven of the 11 Premiership teams have no competitive rugby now until the...

Success at county level will help game grow – Lewis

By BEN JAYCOCK Champions: Leicestershire win last year’s trophy THE Gill Burns Women’s County Championship returns today and while the men’s...

Champs Cornwall see off Somerset

Cornwall.........28 Somerset........ 19 By BILL HOOPER Cornwall were pushed all the way by a valiant Somerset side with Sam Stevens’ try...

Kent make winning start

By MO SHER Kent.................. 20 Hampshire...... 15 Kent opened up their campaign with a hard-fought win against Hampshire, a late try...

Henderson keeps Lancashire on road

Division 1 North Cheshire............19pts Lancashire....... 54pts By KIERAN FREE Lancashire got off to a winning start on the road at Upper...

Durham victors on their return

Durham..............30 Northum’land..12 By NATHAN EDWARDS Durham returned to the Bill Beaumont County Championship after a four-year absence, and picked up their...

Glouc’shire…. 15 Dorset &W…….47

By DAVID ROBINSON DORSET and Wilts began their campaign in style against a revamped Gloucestershire side, sweeping aside their hosts to...

Leic’shire……. 14 North Mids……62

By ELIZABETH CARTWRIGHT NORTH Midlands ran riot away from home as they scored eight tries in a commanding victory over a...

Devon hold on to deny Berks

Berkshire..........15 Devon.................17 By DAVID MCATEER This match was seesawed until the final two minutes when a scrum infringement penalty on Berkshire’s...

Battling Essex take honours in tense affair

Division 3 round-up By MO SHER ESSEX kicked off their campaign with a hardfought, tense 29-17 win against Buckinghamshire in east...

My Life in Rugby with Peter Mensah: ‘So glad I left the bank to turn pro with Quins’

The former England A, Harlequins and GRAN Parma centre/winger talks about his life in the game One of the things I am...

Twickenham now the home of the women’s game

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Congratulations to the Red Roses on another Grand Slam with a great...

Dilemma over who controls the money

We all know people have a different perspectives depending on which side of the fence they are on and how decisions...

Young Guns: Ospreys & Wales U20s prop Louis Fletcher

With a rapid rise in experienced Welsh players leaving the country, the URC regions are now more reliant than ever on...

Results

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Forthcoming fixtures

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, MAY 7 CUP COMPETITIONS Bill Beaumont Division 2...

Cross at the double for table-toppers Cardiff

Welsh Premiership Cardiff......................39 Merthyr...................... 7 By ROB COLE Dewi Cross hoisted his try tally for the season to 19 as he...

Ponty end campaign on a high

Pontypridd..............29 Swansea................. 10 By PAUL HOPKINS Pontypridd ended one of their most miserable seasons on a high as they notched their...

Top ten for Newport

Newport...................52 Llandovery.............33 By TOM WILLIAMS A late penalty try saw Newport clinch a 10th league win in a row by downing...

BRITISH RUGBY RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Ystrad get revenge on Bargoed

Championship round-up YSTRAD Rhondda’s remarkable season just keeps on getting better and better with their 21-17 home win over Bargoed not...

Wales prop Smith staying at Ospreys

NICKY Smith has signed a contract extension with Ospreys. The 29-year-old Wales loosehead had been touted as a possible recruit for...

Keep at double as Penallta smash six

Welsh Dvision 1 round-up PENALLTA gave Senghenydd six of the best on their way to a 36-7 away win in Division...

Boost for finances as recovery continues

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THE Commission des Championnats professionnels de l’Autorité de régulation du rugby – the new name for the...

Valetini’s late double stuns the Hurricanes

Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAM STEPHENS Two months after their shock win over the Crusaders, Fijian Drua slayed their second...

Cheetahs leave it late to remain on top

Currie Cup round-up The Cheetahs strengthened their grip on top spot by seeing off Western Province 26-21. Reinhardt Fortuin opened the...

Japan League One round-up

It's advantage to Mitsubishi Dynaboars and Honda Heat in the Japan Rugby League One relegation play-offs as both sides were victorious...

Driffield win top prize at Twickers

Papa John’s Cup round-up A SENSATIONAL second-half from Driffield saw them crowned Papa John’s men’s Regional 1 champions, defeating Havant 34-17...

In this Sunday’s TRP: 07/05/23

With the Women’s Six Nations finished and all play-off places decided in the Premiership, there is something of a feeling of...

Biggest Bets on Rugby

The sport of Rugby is one of high intensity that requires a high degree of strategy, skill and physical prowess. It...

Leinster school system a major advantage – Ferris

Ex-British & Irish Lion Stephen Ferris says it will be a huge challenge for other Irish provinces and clubs across Europe...

Chancellor optimistic about Australia’s future

The Rugby Paper online recently sat down with three Harlequins Women’s players as they look ahead to their “Game Changer” fixture...

Mitchell to succeed Middleton as Red Roses boss

The RFU has confirmed the appointment of John Mitchell as Simon Middleton’s successor as coach of the England women’s team. Mitchell,...

Series 2, Episode 17: Irish superiority in Europe with Stephen Ferris

In a blockbuster weekend of rugby, the Red Roses claimed the Grand Slam in a record-breaking decider at HQ, and La...

Uncovering the Secrets of Rugby Training: Tips from the Pros

Have you ever played rugby? Currently, it’s one of the most popular sports in the USA, with millions of fans from...

Rugby World Cup France 2023: A Celebration of Rugby and Culture

France is getting ready to welcome the world for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, which will be the second time they...

Rugby World Cup 2023: The ultimate guide for rugby fans

The Rugby World Cup 2023 is coming to France in less than a year, and it promises to be a spectacular...

The Fun and Unique Activities You Can Do in Florida

Here we will go over fun and unique activities you can do in Florida. Florida, commonly referred to as the sunshine...

La Rochelle set up Leinster rematch with dominant Exeter win

By Nick Powell, Online Editor La Rochelle………………47 Tries: Rhule 9, 44; Seuteni 23, Aldritt 34, Kerr-Barlow 40, 68 Conversions: Hastoy 10,...

Crisis as RFU hit by £50m bombshell

By NICK CAIN EXCLUSIVE A £50 million bombshell looks destined to sink the current RFU administration headed by chief executive Bill...

Hawkins ruled out by 25-cap restriction

By PETER JACKSON Wales are on the verge of banning Joe Hawkins from international selection following an investigation into his transfer...

Reynolds: Don’t prop up failures like Wasps

By PAUL REES Wasps' presence in the Championship next season after going bust with debts of more than £100m will send...

Kolisi a major World Cup doubt

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi may miss this year’s World Cup with a knee injury sustained playing for the Sharks against Munster....

Simmonds: We can take down holders

By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Simmonds is adamant Exeter Chiefs’ collective desire and mental steel can help them overcome the individual flair...

Lawes, Tuilagi provide boost for England

Courtney Lawes has rejected offers from abroad to sign a new deal with Northampton. The 34-year-old England forward, who has 97...