Ionians deck the Hull with a rouse of fury!

By RICHARD GORE Hull....................... 0 Hull Ionians....29 DELIGHTED Hull Ionians nilled their nearest neighbours Hull to keep up the pace from...

Stags bag another presentable point

By WILLIAM BULL Scunthorpe.............29 Otley..........................22 SCUNTHORPE claimed only their third win of the season with a seven-point victory over Otley, in...

Super Tyne show frosty Mowden up

By BRIAN TILLEY Tynedale.................39 Darlington MP..........0 A MUCH anticipated North East derby proved to be one-sided affair, as Tynedale stormed to...

Hearts Hopping as Fylde have it bad!

By WILL JUDD Fylde ........................22 Preston G ................22 A SIMPLY thrilling draw saw Preston Grasshoppers climb back in the second half,...

Thirsty Macc work for a new fairytale!

By TOM BARRY Macclesfield .........56 Rossendale ...............0 RUTHLESS winners Macclesfield are flying high, after a rampant riot over a Rossendale side...

Hull’s Jobling has still had a wholly jolly time this year

By BEN JAYCOCK Rampage: Hull prop Mike Jobling HULL tighthead Mike Jobling admits the club’s slow start to the season is...

Sellick seals the deal as hosts are tested

■By HUW GRIFFIN Barnstaple...... 34 Exeter Uni.........22 BARNSTAPLE were victorious in an entertaining affair as Exeter University suffered their tenth defeat...

Peart Smith treble scant consolation

■By FYNLEE HATELEY Loughborough S....33 Hinckley..................57 HINCKLEY had too much for Loughborough as they rattled up a half-century of points, despite...

It’s Goodall the way for the hosts!

■By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians..............35 Syston........................ 7 LUCS bounced back from last week’s defeat with a well-structured victory over Syston. Early enterprise...

In-form Cam are Borne winners

■By BILL HOOPER Redruth..............18pts Camborne..........28pts CAMBORNE were pushed all the way by a brave Redruth side in a game played in...

Woods proves unstoppable in top derby win

■By DESMOND HICKIE Chester.................... 44 Lymm........................29 CHESTER earned the bragging rights in the Cheshire derby against Lymm. The home side began...

Sam’s the man to seal the success

■By ETHAN GEORGE Cinderford ..............33 Old Redcliffians ...20 CINDERFORD came out on top against a stylish Old Redcliffians team. The hosts...

Teen ace Whitlock savours super day

■By MIKE JAMOS Taunton Titans ....29 Hornets .................... 21 TEENAGER Matthew Whitlock scored a first hat-trick in his first season in...

Uni boys looking to learn some vital lessons

■By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER University second-row James Boylan insists there is still plenty to be optimistic about, despite his side coming...

Powell puts the icing on Dorking’s cake

■By KEVIN BEAL Dorking..............29 Guernsey..........12 DORKING ran out comfortable-looking winners in a game where the heavy pitch sapped energy and contributed...

It’s all level after Snelling’s treble

■By PETER CROOT Oundle......................29 Bury St Edmunds..29 OUNDLE and Bury provided a game to test everyone’s nerves in a close match...

Hero Wainwright wins it for Esher

■By HECTOR VICKERS Esher.........................37 Westcombe Park..35 MIKE Brown’s Esher claimed their first victory at home under their new boss in a...

Bury get bragging rights at a Canter

■By STEPHEN FITZMAURICE Sevenoaks........17pts Canterbury........39pts THE agricultural east outshined the commercial west as Canterbury took the honours in this Kent derby....

Max is main man as late penalty seals outcome

■By ALISTAIR BEYNON Henley......................24 Barnes...................... 21 HENLEY snapped a five-game losing streak in stunning fashion against Barnes thanks to a Max...

Christmas comes early for leaders

■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Old Albanians .......57 London Welsh ....... 17 OLD Albanian ran in nine tries to give their supporters an...

Quins struggle to hold the Knights

■By RHYS COOPE Oxford H ..................26 Havant .....................48 A PHYSICAL Havant side picked apart a lack lustre Oxford Harlequins that never...

Birch believes Barnes can do the business in bid for glory

■By CHRIS COLLYER Om the run: Jacques Birch JACQUES Birch’s clinical interception and resulting last try to seal the deal away...

BILLY PASCO

YOUNG GUNS NORTHAMPTON CENTRE Northampton Saints have produced a steady stream of homegrown players over the past decade, and 20-year-old centre...

Results

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Quarters set as NSB aim for fifth title in five

SCHOOLS REPORT ■By JOSEPH TERRY THE quarter-final draw of the U15 Schools Cup is confirmed with the defending champions Northampton School...

Regional results

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African Violet sit top of the tree at Xmas

BUCS RUGBY By JOSEPH TERRY LOUGHBOROUGH prepare for Christmas leading Men’s BUCS Super Rugby after four wins on the bounce. The...

England put on a show to demolish Wales

ENGLAND UNDER-19 By BEN JAYCOCK Wales.................17 England............ 49 ENGLAND U19s produced a ruthless attacking display to overwhelm Wales at the Centre...

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FANTASY RUGBY 2 025/26

Welcome to the latest update of this season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby. Today’s update covers the period Sunday 7th December 2025 through...

LEADERBOARD

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FANTASY RUGBY TEAM TOTALS

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My Life in Rugby: Ben Atkins – Running out with my brother was special

The former London Irish hooker/back row Ben Atkins, who now plays for Rams in National League One, reflects on his life...

Steelmen too good for Pooler

Welsh Rugby Super Rygbi round-up By ROB COLE EBBW Vale moved nine points clear at the top of Super Rygbi Cymru...

Beddau have eye on top spot

Premiership round-up By CARL FIELD BEDDAU moved to within a point of the summit in the Welsh Premiership with a comprehensive...

BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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‘Jaminet affair’ is brought to an end

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN AFTER all, a four-point deduction, of which two are suspended, and a 45,000 Euros fine, of which...

Buchanan quits WRU council

FORMER Wales and Llanelli prop Anthony Buchanan has resigned from the WRU council saying he has no confidence in the executive...

Former South Africa captain dies at 29

FORMER South Africa women’s captain Lusanda Dumke has died at the age of 29 after being diagnosed with a rare gastric...

Bortolami leaves after six months

SALE Sharks head coach Marco Bortolami has left the club “by mutual consent due to unforeseen circumstances” after six months in...

Smith to quit Tigers for Sharks

On the move: Wales prop Nicky Smith WALES loosehead prop Nicky Smith will join Sale Sharks next season on a three-year...

Moroni back in harness with Bristol

NEWS EXTRA BRISTOL have re-signed Argentina back Matias Moroni on a deal until the end of the 2026-27 season. The 34-year-old,...

Forthcoming fixtures

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY DECEMBER 21 NATIONAL LEAGUES The Prem Newcastle Red...

Aaron Gear: I’d be happy to stay at Ampthill for ever

Ampthill lock Aaron Gear says this season has marked a major step forward in his rugby journey after making his Championship...

Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 – Round Two

After shipping 46 points without reply on the opening weekend, the last thing the defending Japan Rugby League One champions probably...

Ben Earl and Alex Lozowski led festive Saracens party

England rugby stars Ben Earl and Alex Lozowski led festive celebrations for young people with learning difficulties at the Saracens Foundation...

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Do or die for Quins, Big Game 17 preview + has coaching evolved?

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the Rugby Coach Weekly editor...

England’s Road to the 2026 Six Nations: Fixtures, Odds and Key Players Preview

England head into the six nations 2026 with renewed expectations and a schedule that presents both opportunity and challenge. Steve Borthwick’s...

Rugby Icon Returns to Training: What Recovery Looks Like After Long-Term Injuries

Will Stuart’s injury against Munster has created a sizeable problem for England as they look ahead to the 2026 Six Nations....

Six Nations 2026 Cost Guide: Flights, Hotels, Tickets & More

If you are a Rugby fan, Feb-March 2026 must be your favorite part of the year. Yes, the dates for the...