Blockbuster to kick off 2024

FRANCE will host Ireland in the first match of the 2024 Six Nations, with England taking on the French in the...

Hughes helps Drovers pile on pressure

By HUW S THOMAS Llandovery......37 Cardiff...............20 Lllandovery produced their best performance of the season to close the gap at the top...

Halaholo hit by injury setback

CARDIFF centre Willis Halaholo has suffered another injury blow which could rule him out for the rest of 2022-23. Halaholo, 32,...

BRITISH RUGBY RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Bournville battlers stay on track despite yellow peril

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite going down to 12 men at one stage, Bournville boosted their survival bid last weekend with a...

Ten-try Treorchy top East Central Division one round-up

By ROB COLE TREORCHY rocketed to the top of Division One East Central on the back of a 10-try, 64-0 win...

Sofa, so good for the TV audience

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The impending World Cup and being home to the second-best international side on the planet are having...

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday,March 5,2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading... Access all...

What’s in this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (03/03/23)

The Six Nations has its second and last weekend off this Saturday and Sunday, but there’s plenty of top class action,...

England returnees in as Quins face Exeter in delayed Big Game

Marcus Smith, Cadan Murley and Joe Marchant have all been named to start for Harlequins as they host Exeter Chiefs in...

Pete Altham: Fylde’s deaf rugby player

Meet Pete Altham, a deaf PE teacher who is not letting his condition stop him from playing the sport he loves...

Rugby World Cup gets close; Favourites, dark horses and the talent

Outcomes from test matches in 2022 show that predictability is no longer present. There is more freshness in the air than...

Dubai Seven Tourist Guide

Dubai Sevens is an international rugby sevens competition and event at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. The event is one of...

How to Choose the Best Slot Machines for a Rugby Fan

Rugby fans in New Zealand are no strangers to online gambling; many of them use online slots to enhance the rugby-watching...

Amazing Online Bingo and Slot Prizes: A Guide for Expert Gamblers

Introduction to Online Bingo and Slot Prizes Bingo and slot games are two of the most popular online gambling activities, offering...

Things You May not Know About Rugby

Rugby is a football game played by two of either 15 players (in rugby union) or 13 players (in Rugby league)....

The Rugby Paper Podcast: S2 E8 – The Ukraine war and Six Nations round-up with James Waterhouse

During the third round of the 2023 Six Nations, a minute’s silence was held before each game to commemorate the anniversary...

Why is rugby not a more popular sport in the world?

After watching a thriller of a rugby match, you might wonder why it’s not a more popular sport worldwide. Even though...

Is Rugby Popular in Japan?

Rugby has become very popular in Japan in recent years. The country has a professional rugby union league, called the Top...

Scholarship and Saracens a dream come true for Johnson

Middlesex University student Katie Johnson is on the path to a dream career after receiving a scholarship to study Sports Science...

Fantastic Fickou ends Scottish slam hopes

By Nick Powell, Online Editor France……………………..32 Tries: Ntamack 4, Dumortier 8, Ramos 19, Fickou 80 Conversions: Ramos 5, 20, Penalties: Ramos...

Five Suggestions for Choosing the Best UK Online Casinos

If you are looking for the best UK online casinos, this post could be your tool for finding the right one....

The Impact of Online Casinos on Society: A Discussion of the Social and Economic Impact of Online Casinos in the UK

As we delve into the social and economic impact of online casinos in the UK, one aspect that stands out is...

Watson: Get ready for more

By ADAM HATHAWAY IN CARDIFF Anthony Watson continued his scoring spree against Wales in England’s 20-10 win in Cardiff yesterday then...

I’m proud we fronted up, says Wales captain Owens

Wales skipper Ken Owens refused to hide behind the turmoil of last week after his side’s 20-10 defeat to England in...

Baxter calls for overhaul on loans

By PAUL REES Rob Baxter believes an overhaul of the loan system would raise standards and interest in the Championship. Both...

Lewis: I’d love to play for England with my brother

By BEN JAYCOCK The Chessums hope to emulate their childhood heroes, the Youngs brothers, by starring alongside each other for both...

Randall shows Lam his fighting spirit

By PAUL REES Pat Lam knew Harry Randall was ready to join Bristol’s leadership group when the tiny No.9 squared up...

Steward rises to the occasion and puts England on right road

By NICK CAIN Wales.................................. 10pts Tries: Rees-Zammit 41 Conversions: Halfpenny 42 Penalties: Halfpenny 22 England ..............................20pts Tries: Watson 19, Sinckler 45,...

Plenty of effort but not much speed or sizzle

PAUL REES COMMENT A week that started with Wales’s players threatening to go on strike because of the way they were...

Pointless! Wales have nothing to show in this bleakest of winters

PETER JACKSON Despite issuing an avalanche of apologies over scandals on and off the pitch, Welsh rugby’s besieged management were left...

It’s do-or-die in Italy so we must pull together

SHANE WILLIAMS I know exactly how the Welsh players are feeling at the moment because I’ve been there. I came back...

Gutsy Italy give Irish a Grand Slam scare

By BEN JAYCOCK Italy.....................................20pts Tries: Varney 7, Bruno 41 Conversions: Garbisi 8, 42 Penalties: Garbisi 19, 56 Ireland............................... 34pts Tries: Ryan...

We gave everything, says Lamaro, but we must work on the details

Italy captain Michele Lamaro was frustrated by their defeat to Ireland but insists his players gave their all. “We’ve been talking...

Townsend: Gray in the form of his life

By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW... France v Scotland Today. 3pm, Stade de France, Paris SCOTLAND coach Gregor Townsend believes Richie Gray is...

France looking to return to best

Defending champions France are looking to bounce back after their defeat to Ireland in Dublin in round two of the championship....

French stars can produce something from nothing

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK France lost to the number one ranked side in the world in Dublin a...

Sweeney more of a liability than an asset

SADLY it needs to be realised that the RFU has abandoned its frequently misused historic role as guardian of the game’s...

Barbeary close to full recovery

By TOM BRADSHAW Alfie Barbeary is poised to make a battering-ram return to Premiership action after going “full hog” in training...

Not enough rugby is played in our schools

I WAS very interested to read last week’s article by Chris Hewett regarding the dwindling numbers playing competitive rugby. I understand...

Healey’s comments can be infuriating

Pundit: Austin Healey I AGREE with the comments of Brian George about interference towards the officials from the touch lines and...

Dream Team with James Simpson-Daniel

The former Gloucester and England wing, chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Trevor Woodman – “Dougie”...

Borthwick right to ask for eligibility changes

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Steve Borthwick has had the guts, and the gumption, to state that the...

French will want all angles covered

NICK CAIN  The French will be twitchy about any repeat against Scotland in Paris today of the defective TMO process which...

I’m 100% with the players, says Davies

NEWS EXTRA By CAM STEPHENS JONATHAN Davies heavily criticised the Welsh Rugby Union’s handling of players’ contracts following the threat to...

Sensational Prendergast does it again for Ireland

By CAM STEPHENS Italy....................27pts Tries: Quattrini 13, Botturi 47, Mey 59, Gasperini 70 Conversions: Sante 48, 60 Penalties: Sante 24 Ireland.................

Ruthless French have far too much in the tank for Scotland

By SAM JACKSON France............... 54pts Tries: Ferte 8, Mathiron 20, Carbonneau 24, Nouchi 34, 39, Jegou 54, Affane 63, Penalty 77...

England make their hopes of fast start to keep Grand Slam alive

By BEN JAYCOCK Wales..................................................... 21pts Tries: Andrew 25, 58, Penalty 40 Conversions: Edwards 27, 59 England ...............................................37pts Tries: Hathaway 14, Woodward...

Young Guns: Leicester & England U20s centre Joseph Woodward

YOUNG GUNS LEICESTER & ENGLAND U20s CENTRE Joseph Woodward hopes to turn himself into an all-round rugby player by learning off...

Ramm in control as Saints hit top gear

By ROB WILDMAN Northampton ....................41pts Tries: A Waller 22, Braley 43, Moon 51, Graham 55, Freeman 59, Dingwall 68 Conversions: Grayson...