I learned via the school of hard knocks

MY LIFE IN RUGBY IAN KENCH THE FORMER OXFORD UNIVERSITY, LOUGHBOROUGH, SALE, NOTTINGHAM AND ESHER LOCK WHEN Mike Brewer came in...

Davis was England’s original man of steel

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Heavyweight: Mike Davis was a true powerhouse for...

Arundell is far more than just a speedster

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER FAIR play to Eddie Jones for getting Henry...

Nelson irked as play-off motion is rejected

NEWS EXTRA By MUHAMMED SHER AFTER defeat to bitter rivals Yorkshire last weekend, Lancashire boss Mark Nelson revealed how his proposal...

Knox leaves it late to book final place

By MUHAMMED SHER East Midlands.......22 Staffordshire.........24 LONGTON winger Henry Knox was the Staffordshire hero with his try in added on time...

Dixon sets lively Cumbria on way

By MUHAMMED SHER Warwickshire........ 14 Cumbria...................43 A CARE-FREE Cumbria side cut loose against Warwickshire, bringing their campaign to a conclusion in...

Streetwise Cornwall back for more glory

By BRIAN QUINN Hertfordshire.. 24pts Cornwall............ 50pts CORNWALL will contest yet another County Championship Final at Twickenham next month after out-muscling...

Dickinson leads by example as Cheshire sail through

By NATHAN EDWARDS Cheshire.................. 61 Northumberland..... 3 A NINE-TRY rout against Northumberland RFU helped Gareth Davies’ Cheshire side progress to the...

McCafferty treble goes unrewarded

By TRP REPORTER Dorset & Wilts.......56 Essex County......... 12 JOSH McCafferty’s hattrick wasn’t enough for Dorset and Wilts RFU as they...

Harvey’s the toast of the Cider boys

By DICK MACEY Somerset................. 71 Eastern Counties.. 21 SOMERSET needed one point from this game to ensure their place at Twickenham...

Bucks…………….. 17 Notts, L & D…… 49

■ NOTTS, Lincs and Derbys ended their County Championship campaign in style, scoring six second-half tries to overwhelm their hosts. With...

N Midlands……..11 Oxfordshire….. 18

■ TWO dazzling solo tries guided Oxfordshire into the Division Three final. The hosts chalked up the first points when the...

Sussex…………… 12 Berkshire……….22

■ ATIGHT first half at Crowborough RFC saw Berkshire dominate the early exchanges. Ross Crame scrambled through to register Berkshire’s first...

Discipline England’s downfall in Toulouse 7s

NEWS EXTRA SIMON Amor’s England will have to settle for a place in today’s fifth place semi-final after losing their cup...

Wallaby O’Connor dealt injury blow

NEWS EXTRA AUSTRALIA star James O’Connor limped off in the Queensland Reds victory over Moana Pasifika yesterday and is a doubt...

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New law variations do not ensure a level playing field

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Applying the brake: Hookers must keep one foot forward until the call...

Tom Smith, Scotland’s heroic slayer of giants

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

Racing 92 play down any move for Jones

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Try double: Matthieu Jalibert helped Bordeaux book their place in the play-offs England head coach Eddie Jones...

New boss Walder wants to add wow factor at Falcons

By PAUL REES DAVE Walder wants Newcastle to play with more ambition next season and take advantage of threats like Adam...

Bayonne lead the chase for Boyde

By STEFFAN THOMAS French interest: Cardiff flanker Will Boyde PICTURE: Getty Images WILL BOYDE could be heading for Bayonne after securing...

Surreal season for Chapman

CHARLIE Chapman is living his dream, playing for Gloucester after supporting the club as a boy from the Shed. The 23-year-old...

Harlequins v Gloucester: Quins make one change ahead of Twickenham game

Harlequins have made one change ahead of their fixture with Gloucester at Twickenham. Sat third in the table, Harlequins look to...

Bath v London Irish preview: Win can move Bath off the foot of Premiership table

Max Clark, Taulupe Faletau and Semesa Rokoduguni will all start their farewell match at the Rec when Bath Rugby take on...

Semesa Rokoduguni to leave Bath after decade at Recreation Ground

England international winger Semesa Rokoduguni will leave Bath Rugby at the end of the current Premiership season, ending a 10-year stay...

Sebastian de Chaves joins Newcastle Falcons

Sebastian de Chaves will return for a second spell at Newcastle Falcons, with the experienced lock-forward signing a two-year deal starting...

George North surprised but ‘chuffed’ to get Wales call after long injury lay-off

George North says he was surprised by his Wales call-up after playing just two hours of rugby following a 12-month injury...

Wales prop Rob Evans to swap Scarlets for Dragons

Wales prop Rob Evans will move to Dragons from Scarlets at the end of the season. The 30-year-old has made over...

Newcastle Falcons sign Josh Thomas

Newcastle Falcons have signed Ospreys fly-half Josh Thomas for next season on a two-year contract. The 21-year-old can also play at...

Joe Gray announced as London Scottish head coach

After announcing his retirement earlier this week, Harlequins hooker Joe Gray has been named the new head coach of London Scottish...

Top 10 Slot Games With the Highest Win Rate in W88 in 2022

W88 slot games are a highly entertaining betting product, attracting many participants at the W88.com bookmaker. For first-time bettors, it can...

Scotland centre Huw Jones to rejoin Glasgow in the summer

Scotland centre Huw Jones will rejoin Glasgow at the end of the season. Last summer, the 28-year-old joined Harlequins from Glasgow...

Wales call on uncapped Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell for South Africa tour

Uncapped Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell has been named in the Wales squad for this summer’s South Africa tour. Bridgend-born Reffell, a...

How Are Online Games Affecting Us Socially?

Today’s mobile-first web has come to dominate our digital lives. According to a Pew Research Center study, more than 80% of...

What Platforms to Use to Invest In Crypto

As a crypto investor, choosing one among the crypto trading platforms is one of the most important decisions you will make....

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Sixteen with Joe Heyes, Darren Heyes and George Heyes

It’s a special family occasion on the latest episode of The Rugby Paper Podcast as host Oliver Little is joined by...

Worcester Warriors beat London Irish to win Premiership Rugby Cup

London Irish: (16) 25Tries: White Con: Jackson Pens: Jackson 6Worcester: (18) 25Tries: Kvesic, Humphreys, Hatherell Cons: Smith 2 Pens: Smith 2...

Top Reasons and Advantages of Why You Should Play Online Card Games

Online card games have gained traction and popularity today, thanks to the availability and evolution of digital tools. People can now...

Henry Arundell’s desire to attack draws comparison to Matt Giteau – Eddie Jones

Henry Arundell’s attacking instincts have drawn a comparison with Australia great Matt Giteau after Eddie Jones picked the London Irish flyer...

Exeter’s Sam Simmonds unlikely to be fit for England’s summer tour of Australia

England look set to be without Exeter number eight Sam Simmonds for the summer tour of Australia. Exeter boss Rob Baxter...

Quins hooker Joe Gray to retire at the end of the season

Harlequins hooker Joe Gray has announced that he will retire at the end of the season. Gray was the first player...

Wonderkid Henry Arundell part of 36-player England training squad

Eddie Jones has moved swiftly to include wonderkid Arundell in his 36-player training squad. The impressive London Irish full-back also qualifies...

The theory of online betting

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Popular Rugby Themed Pokies

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How to Enjoy Watching Rugby if You Are New to the Game

If you are an amateur who’s new to this sport, then you might have a hard time understanding what the game...

The Top Teams Participating in Rugby World Cup 2023

After a long break, the RWC has announced its new 2023 edition that will be held in France next year. This...

Rugby Union betting tips

Rugby Union – Contact team sport, which originated in the XIX century in England, is one of the types of rugby...

Late Ihaia West try sends La Rochelle to Champions Cup final

A late Ihaia West try ended Racing 92's stiff resistance as La Rochelle booked their place in a second successive Champions...

Tyro Tiger Reffell set for Test baptism

By PETER JACKSON WALES are all set to pick Tommy Reffell this week in readiness for the ultimate baptism of fire...

Top-flight clubs to keep £5m salary cap

By NEIL FISSLER PREMIERSHIP clubs have rejected the chance to increase the salary cap from the £5 million after it was...