Ironmen show their strength in top triumph

By ROB COLE Merthyr....................35 Swansea................. 14 The Ironmen flexed their muscles and dominated a Swansea team that came into the game...

Good Evans! Kall strikes in nick of time

By DOUG THOMSON Carmarthen ..........28 Llanelli..............27 Carmarthen Quins left it late, but Kallum Evans scored a dramatic try while the clock...

Super Sam conjures up another success

By ETHAN GEORGE Pontypridd.............. 18 Aberavon.................33 Aberavon made it five successive bonus-point wins to stay eight points clear at the top,...

Olly on song as visitors keep up pace

By SIMON ROBERTS RGC............................. 21 Cardiff......................25 Cardiff maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign with an impressive win on the road...

Drovers relieved to hold on after late scare

By PETE BARROW Ebbw Vale............... 20 Llandovery.............23 Drovers head coach Euros Evans was a relieved man to see his side hang...

St Peter’s are to the four in early race

Regional round-up By JOHN RUSHWORTH St Peter's made it four from four to remain four points clear at the top of...

Williams injury doubt for Wales

Scarlets centre Johnny Williams is a doubt for Wales’ autumn internationals after suffering another calf injury against Benetton. The 25-year-old suffered the problem...

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WRU record profit of £3.2m for 2021-22

By SAM JACKSON The Welsh Rugby Union recorded a profit of £3.2m for the year ending June 2022, with a turnover...

Labit and Ghezal set to link up in Paris

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN France attack coach Laurent Labit is set to replace Gonzalo Quesada at the head of Stade Francais...

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, October 9, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading......

Baxter promises to keep mixing up his backline

By TOM BRADSHAW Opposition defences are going to have to keep guessing as Exeter boss Rob Baxter vows to keep mixing...

Argentina prop joins Gloucester

GLOUCESTER have signed Argentina prop Mayco Vivas. The 24-yearold, who has 17 caps, represented his country at the 2019 World Cup...

Positivity the key to Sale success – Carpenter

Joe Carpenter revealed he was euphoric to score the winner against Exeter last weekend, speaking on The Rugby Paper Podcast. It...

In this Sunday’s Rugby Paper: Alphonsi, Worcester, and Red Roses opener

It’s been a dark and painful week not just for Worcester Warriors fans, but for English Rugby in general, as part...

Leon MacDonald announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

Leon MacDonald has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will guide the team on a two-match...

Dow back on bench as Kebaya gets start for England opener

Abby Dow is likely to make her return from injury off the bench, as 20-year-old flanker Sadia Kebaya gets a start...

Warriors suspended for season and relegated

Worcester Warriors’ seven-year stay in England‘s top-flight has been brought to an abrupt conclusion after their suspension from this season’s Premiership,...

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Four with Joe Carpenter

Sale Sharks‘ match-winning debutant from last weekend is our podcast guest for Episode 34, with Host Ollie Little and The Rugby...

Bristol and Exeter change seven each for Friday night Westcountry clash

Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs have each made seven changes to their starting teams as they both look to bounce back...

Saints thump Sarries to re-ignite Prem Cup hopes

Northampton……….58 Tries: Matavesi 3, Sleightholme 6, 40+1; Skosan 16, 42, 48; Pollock 24, 71; Hinkley 75 Conversions: Grayson 7, 40+2, 43, 49, 72,...

Wasps may be forced out of CBS Arena

Wasps‘ stay in the CBS Arena may be nearing its end as a result of the club entering administration. Although Wasps...

The Reasons For Sucess of Casino Royale Movie In The UK

Casino Royale was the 21st Bond movie, and it was released in November 2006. The movie did very well at the...

Worcester players and staff set for contract termination

All Worcester Warriors players and staff are set to have their contracts terminated after part of the club was wound up...

The Rise of Women in New Zealand’s Rugby Today

Women now make up 20% of rugby players in New Zealand. However, breaking down stereotypes that have been around for a...

How to Bet on Rugby: Important Things to Know

Rugby is a sport that has become very popular. It is no wonder why so many people want to bet on...

The Inclusion Of Forex CPA Affiliate Programs In The Sports World 

Looking inside the proverbial sack to ensure you get what you paid for has become much more difficult in today’s digital...

Worcester Warriors latest: Loans, cancellations, website inactive and training ‘risks’

In less than a day and half, this week has already produced more drama and chaos at Sixways as their administration...

Clinical Quins hold on to edge battling Saints

Harlequins……………35 Tries: Musk 4, 49; Anwanyu 7, Northmore 25, Murley 64 Conversions: Smith 5, 8, 26, 50, 65 Northampton……….29 Tries: Ludlam...

How to Alleviate Performance Anxiety

264 million adults worldwide suffer from some sort of anxiety. The number alone is reason enough to raise a red flag....

Checklist of Rugby League Betting Tips

Betting on the National Rugby League could prove to be one of the best ways to maximize the amount of fun...

Rugby World Cup 2023: What Are The Odds On England Winning?

The Rugby World Cup is scheduled to take place in 2023, and everyone is now speculating about who will emerge victorious....

Remember these rugby moments from Six Nations

The Guinness Six Nations, or Six Nations, is the most well-known competition in men’s rugby worldwide. This monumental annual event gathers...

Henry still needs to offer more, says Jones

By ADAM HATHAWAY Eddie Jones will tell Henry Arundell this week he still needs to get more runs on the board...

Halfpenny close to another return

By PETER JACKSON Wales are keeping a place open for Leigh Halfpenny to make his third international comeback from serious injury...

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Players and fans also to blame, say Warriors duo

By JON COUCH The owners of Worcester Warriors have risked the further wrath from disillusioned players and fans by suggesting that...

Bradbury has Lam scouring URC market

By TOM BRADSHAW Bristol boss Pat Lam is keeping a close eye on the United Rugby Championship for future signings following...

Coach Callard feels happy back at home

By JON NEWCOMBE Jon Callard says he is enjoying “the best of both worlds” after making a return to the Premiership...

Back: Ireland are there to be shot at

By GARY FITZGERALD Andy Farrell and his Ireland stars head into a vital autumn campaign on top of the world –...

Skivington: Players will have to take big pay cuts

By TOM BRADSHAW The “brutal reality” of Worcester entering administration will be big-name players having to take massive pay cuts at...

Lam: Attacks are taking us by storm

By TOM BRADSHAW Leaders of the pack: Saracens, in action against Gloucester, are showing us how to attack, says Pat Lam...

Manu the barista has Beaumont bouncing

By JON NEWCOMBE Sale Sharks’ Josh Beaumont is full of beans again thanks to the coffee-making skills of rehab partner Manu...

Maddock urges Bath to find the space to play

Joe Maddock was instrumental in helping Bath to their last piece of silverware – and the club’s new attack coach wants...

Fijian Api has eyes set on one more World Cup

■By GARY FITZGERALD API Ratuniyawara believes his new club life at 36 can help him fulfil his dream of representing his...

Premiership must promote from within

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk SO, it has been...

English rugby is rotten to the core

I HAVE written to The Rugby Paper on many occasions over the last five years with some success on the subject...

Welsh clubs not the answer to Prem mess

ENGLISH professional rugby is undeniably in trouble if the likes of Worcester and Wasps, as appears likely, are not able to...

Write All Blacks off at your peril, warns Pollard

By PAUL REES Handre Pollard says that anyone writing off New Zealand for next year’s World Cup after their struggles this...

Midlands toasting a legend in Rossy

RUGBY in the Midlands has lost a much-loved legend following the recent passing of John Ross at the age of 85....