FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26

Welcome to the latest update of this season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby. Today’s update covers the period Sunday January 4, 2026 through...

My Life in Rugby: Matt Cornish – We set the standards that others must chase

The Ealing Trailfinders and former London Irish and England Counties hooker, Matt Cornish, reflects on his life in rugby.

Scottish bank on history to help survival

By JOSEPH TERRY MATT Wilkinson insists London Scottish are using their proud history as an exile club to fuel their Champ...

Thorne delighted to hit 300 with his best mates

By BEN JAYCOCK DAN Thorne has brought up 300 appearances for Newbury Blues and credits friendship, loyalty and community for his...

Ponty hit seven to stay at the top of the table

Welsh Premiership By CARL FIELD LEADERS Pontypridd bounced back from last weekend’s defeat at Narberth with a 40-12 seven tries to...

BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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Jones is Toulon’s secret weapon

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN TOP 14 totem side Toulon delivered a recruitment surprise this past week, arguably the big signing shock...

Forthcoming fixtures

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Kleyn signs for Gloucester

GLOUCESTER have signed World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, after a decade playing for Munster. Kleyn, who...

Scotland’s Jones is on his way to Toulon

SCOTLAND centre Huw Jones will join Toulon at the end of the season. The 32-year-old British and Irish Lion, who returned...

The 10 Best Dental Clinics in the World

Dental tourism is no longer a trend—it’s a global phenomenon. From Los Angeles to Seoul, Istanbul to São Paulo, patients are...

Why Ireland are unlikely to win the 2026 Six Nations

For the first time in a couple of years, Ireland aren’t the favourites to win the Six Nations. The leading Irish...

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Scott Robertson sacked! Right call? + Brilliant Bristol Bears ft Paul Williams

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by rugby columnist Paul Williams.

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

Things might be about to get worse for Toyota Verblitz. Fresh off having let a 29-10 halftime lead slip against BlackRams...

Rugby players enjoy gaming for relaxation

Rugby players are known for their intense physical prowess and strategic thinking on the field. Away from the pitch, many find...

Epic Rugby World Cup Moments That Defined a Generation

In the high-stakes world of Fairplay rugby, few events capture the raw passion and unpredictability like the Rugby World Cup. Sport...

Academy Pathways That Turn U20 Talent Into First Team Regulars

Every club claims to “believe in youth.” The table tells the truth. A real academy pathway is visible when U20 talent...

Scott Robertson removed as All Blacks boss

New Zealand are searching for a new head coach after Scott Robertson was forced to step aside following an internal review...

British and Irish Lions set to play France in first meeting for nearly 40 years

France have been touted to host a warm-up game against the British and Irish Lions ahead of their New Zealand tour,...

Why People Care About Results Even When the Process Matters More

People often say they value the journey more than the destination. It sounds right, almost wise. But in practice, attention still...

How to Identify the Moment When It’s Time to Change Strategy in Live Games

Live games are constantly evolving, and a strategy that seemed logical at the beginning of a session may eventually stop matching...

Poland Women target SVNS promotion after European podium finish against the odds

Poland Women’s Rugby 7s are quietly constructing a programme of genuine substance. Operating largely beyond the spotlight and without the financial...

Official Review: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 – Round Four

The fairytale continues for English coach Graham Rowntree after Urayasu D-Rocks climbed to fifth in the standings following a 28-22 win...

Champions Cup review: Sunday’s action shows no-one is the favourite

Sunday’s Champions Cup action was bigger proof than ever that league form means nothing in the mixing pot of Europe.

Bristol Bears hit new heights to stun Bulls in Champions Cup victory

Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam hailed a “fearless” and fully connected performance after his side produced a statement 61-49 victory against...

Brendan Gallagher: A Thursday showdown in Paris is nothing new for the Six Nations

There is very little new in rugby and, although much is being made of the ‘controversial’ decision to kick off the...

Sale Sharks chief Alex Sanderson insists new coaching team will fire his side up

Alex Sanderson believes Sale Sharks’ realigned coaching set-up will lead to improved results after a disappointing first half of the campaign.

Bordeaux-Begles vs Northampton Saints: Phil Dowson plays down talk of hostile clash

Phil Dowson says that revenge is not on Northampton Saints’ mind in France today after losing last season’s Champions Cup final...

Harlequins vs Stormers: Jason Gilmore – We still have a lot to play for this season

Jason Gilmore is looking for the resumption of the Champions Cup to provide a reset for Harlequins, accepting they will need...

Castres 20-43 Bath: Johann van Graan’s side find their feet and race to the top

Bath made a reassuring return to top form in the south of France to take charge of their pool and, with...

Saracens vs Toulouse: Sarries putting their faith in youth

Mark McCall has backed his current crop of Saracens kids to emulate the Class of 2008 and take the club back...

Harlequins flanker Jack Kenningham – ‘Prepare to face a storm at The Stoop’

Jack Kenningham has told the Stormers to be prepared for a storm at The Stoop this afternoon, with Harlequins set on...

Leicester Tigers getting ready to strike, says Adam Radwan

Adam Radwan insists the claws are sharpened and the intent is clear as Leicester Tigers stalk the second half of the...

Tommy Freeman: I just want Northampton Saints to keep on winning

Tommy Freeman has yet to taste defeat this season for Northampton Saints and is looking to keep it that way today...

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says Newcastle Red Bulls rebuild will take time

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter expects it will take Red Bull three years to turn Newcastle into a Premiership...

Havant RFC 32–21 Esher RFC: Back-to-back wins for Hav with bonus-point triumph

A solid, muscular performance saw Havant recapture early-season form and gain a bonus-point home victory against mid-table Esher.

Newcastle Red Bulls 26-19 Perpignan: Christian Wade has his side running at full power

Newcastle Red Bulls marquee signing Christian Wade has proved anyone who doubted that he’s still at his best wrong as the...

Bulls 49-61 Bristol Bears: Nine-try visitors vanquish Bulls

Bristol Bears hit the heights at altitude against the Bulls. It sounds crazy to say in a game of 16 tries...

Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle: Harry Byrne comes on to win it with last kick of the match

Substitute Harry Byrne kicked a last-gasp penalty for Leinster against La Rochelle to settle a thriller that will take some beating...

Edinburgh 26-24 Gloucester: Ewan Ashman keen to get one over his Scottish mates

Scotland hooker Ewan Ashman insists Edinburgh will head to The Rec on Friday intent on “throwing some punches” against Bath and...

Sale Sharks 26-10 Durban Sharks: Northern outfit give their southern rivals a lesson

South African Sharks owner Marco Masotti may have to eat a tuna-lined humble pie after Sale confirmed there’s only one true...

Rowe bullish about Exeter future

TONY Rowe insists Exeter Chiefs will be back challenging for major honours within “two to three years” – even as the...

Prop Millar Mills the latest Newcastle recruit

NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have agreed a deal to sign Northampton prop Elliot Millar Mills on a two-year contract from next season....

Edwards stays put

WALES fly-half Dan Edwards has signed a new deal with Ospreys. The 22-year-old, who started all four of Wales’ autumn internationals,...

Ex-Exeter coach Pellow’s new role at Camborne

By MARK STEVENS CAMBORNE have underlined their long-term ambition with a major off-field appointment, bringing in highly respected coach Ricky Pellow...

Jeremy Guscott: Mark McCall’s challenge – to create another dynasty

We don’t often hear Mark McCall making comments about a lack of “attitude and application” in the Saracens squad, and especially...

Battling Warriors get off to a flyer and stay on course for home tie in last 16

By BRYN PALMER Clermont ...........21pts Tries: Moal 32, penalty 51, Simone 62 Conversions: Plummer 32, 62 Glasgow ............33pts Tries: Ferrie 9,...

Toulon vs Munster: Red Army looking to get things back on track as they prepare to enter the French cauldron

Having started the season as the URC’s pacesetters, Munster enter today’s Pool 2 clash in Toulon after suffering disappointing back-to-back defeats.

Leicester Tigers 57-14 Bayonne: Billy Searle hat-trick puts Geoff Parling’s side on the right track

Billy Searle was red hot for Leicester Tigers on a freezing night as returning Bayonne centre Manu Tuilagi endured a miserable...

Nick Cain: One area where Ealing Trailfinders leave Bath in the shade

You have got to admire Ealing Trailfinders. The staying power that has seen them go 19 matches unbeaten in the Champ,...