Black Ferns star Demant starts as Bears chase an upset

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Bristol v Gloucester-Hartpury Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, Ashton Gate REIGNING champions Gloucester-Hartpury make the short trip down the...

Trailfinders blown away by dominant title chasers

■By JOSEPH TERRY Trailfinders .......5pts Tries: McGhie 3 Saracens ..........57pts Tries: Gregson 7, Packer 16, Corrigan 26, Sharp 33, Campbell 37,...

Try-happy Saracens determined to turn their silver into gold

Saracens have put their opening round loss to Gloucester-Hartpury behind them, responding in emphatic fashion by being the league’s top points...

Gritty victory at Juddians helps Tykes keep faith

By BEN JAYCOCK LEEDS Tykes fullback Seremaia Turagabeci feels last weekend’s dramatic 38-31 victory at Tonbridge Juddians has given the squad...

Tigers eager to spring surprise on derby night

SHEFFIELD Tigers have ringed December 19 in red ink as they aim to wreck arch-rivals Sheffield’s title bid in what he...

Hutchins is determined to drive Syston up the table

By CHRIS COLLYER Fighting fit: Will Hutchins on the ball for Syston SYSTON stalwart Will Hutchins scored the match winner last...

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Randall and Lane aim to return by Christmas

NEWS EXTRA BRISTOL hope to have England scrum-half Harry Randall and full-back Rich Lane back from injury over the Christmas period....

Warriors bring in tyro Prem reinforcements

WORCESTER have re-signed Bath hooker Jasper Spandler on loan with his clubmate Tom Cowan and Leicester prop Cameron Miell also agreeing...

Grace signs for Sale following trial period

SALE Sharks have signed Wales dual-code winger Regan Grace on a contract until February following a trial. Grace had been without...

Hooker Adejimi joins Newcastle on loan

NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed Saracens hooker Samson Adejimi on loan for the rest of the season. Adejimi, 23, has scored...

Eden Park not on Lions Tour itinerary in 2027

THE British and Irish Lions will not play at Eden Park, New Zealand rugby’s largest stadium, on their landmark first women’s...

Chief Norey back at Pirates after surgery

CORNISH Pirates have signed Exeter hooker Max Norey on a short-term loan as he reagthers match fitness following shoulder surgery at...

Brilliant Beechen on the brink of ACE title

SCHOOLS REPORT By JOSEPH TERRY BEECHEN Cliff are one point away from a maiden ACE League title after defeating Northern top...

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Leaders crash to another home defeat

BUCS RUGBY By JOSEPH TERRY JUST three points separate the top three as this season’s unpredictability continued in men’s BUCS Super...

Wales lock Pyrs powers Hartpury title bid

NEWS EXTRA By JOSEPH TERRY BANGOR-born farm girl Alaw Pyrs is leading the charge for Hartpury University this term, fresh from...

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FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26

Welcome to the latest update of this new season of TRP Fantasy Rugby. Today’s update covers the period Sunday 16th November...

My Life in Rugby: Jacob Atkins – Playing for London Irish meant so much to me

The former London Irish and Rovigo centre Jacob Atkins reflects on his life in rugby.

Five-try Steelmen end Quins winning streak

Super Rygbi round-up By CARL FIELD SUPER Rygbi Cymru leaders Ebbw Vale picked up another double bonus-point victory as they scored...

SAM BYRD

YOUNG GUNS EDINBURGH & SCOTLAND U19 LOCK Scottish-qualified lock Sam Byrd is enjoying settling into life at Edinburgh after joining the...

France superstar Dupont is back!

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN A little over eight months, or exactly 266 days if you prefer, after he suffered an ACL...

Forthcoming fixtures

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England’s World Cup star Abby Dow calls time on her career at the age of 28

Red Roses wing Abby Dow has announced her shock retirement from professional rugby, ending one of the most decorated careers in...

Exiles building Old Deer Park fortress

By BEN JAYCOCK LONDON Welsh captain Matt Hodgson stresses his newly-promoted side are determined to turn Old Deer Park into a...

England’s Tom Curry receives full backing of RFU boss Bill Sweeney after row with Argentina coach

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has robustly defended Tom Curry following his altercation with Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi, insisting the...

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Rugby is a beloved game to many. It traces its origins to 1823 England, where it was played at schools. Today,...

Is Rugby Losing Its Identity in the Age of Entertainment?

Rugby has long been celebrated for its rich tradition: grit, respect, discipline, and a deep sense of community on and off...

Why Women’s Rugby Deserves Equal Spotlight – It’s Time to Act

Women’s rugby has reached a pivotal moment. Participation is rising across every major rugby nation, stadiums are filling, and global audiences...

Lewis Moody pays tribute to Doddie Weir & Rob Burrow for championing MND awareness

Former England captain Lewis Moody has paid tribute to the work of Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow in helping raise awareness...

New RPR: Why the Springboks can’t ignore England + Siya Kolisi and all things Japan!

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by RugbyAsia24/7 Editor Steve Noble to...

Rebuilding the Scrum of Financial Stability in Professional Rugby

Professional rugby has always been characterised by passion, loyalty, and cutthroat competition, but over the last several years, it has also...

England’s Freddie Steward says viral TikTok dance was meant to be private and not a taunt

Freddie Steward has revealed the TikTok dance by four England stars that has gone viral since the recent New Zealand victory...

Fast and Secure Withdrawal Options for Rugby and Online Sports Fans in Poland

Rugby fans in Poland follow fast action on the field and expect the same pace when they place online bets. After...

The Perfect Rugby Trip: 48 Hours in Paris for the Six Nations

There’s something truly special about the Six Nations — that blend of tradition, rivalry, and sporting excellence that grips Europe every...

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi hits out at England’s Tom Curry after heated tunnel clash

Felipe Contepomi accused England’s Tom Curry of a physical confrontation in the tunnel after a ‘reckless’ challenge on Juan Cruz Mallía in Argentina’s 27–23 loss at the...

England 27-23 Argentina: Max Ojomoh shines bright as Steve Borthwick’s men hold on for victory

Max Ojomoh fails to be overwhelmed by the size of Twickenham as five months after scoring in a victorious Prem final,...

Ricky Pellow proud of what he’s achieved at Exeter Chiefs

Ricky Pellow says the moment is right to chase a new challenge beyond Exeter Chiefs, ending a remarkable 16-year spell at...

Ben Spencer urges England to finish Autumn Nations Series in style

Ben Spencer has urged England not to take their foot off the gas and finish the autumn in style – by...

Lawrence Dallaglio: Next step for England is winning silverware

Lawrence Dallaglio has acclaimed England’s incredible transformation from agonising nearly men to clinical, big-game Test winners.

Japan head coach Eddie Jones believes Nations Championship will bring in fans

Eddie Jones believes the Nations Championship, which kicks off in July, will grow the game’s support base.

England’s fitness is pleasing Steve Borthwick

Steve Borthwick is on a mission to make England the world’s fittest rugby team after thinking they were not fit for...

England’s Tom Curry full of praise for ‘authentic leader’ George Ford

George Ford’s desire to ‘never settle’ and ‘always want more’ are the key factors behind his re-establishment as England’s first-choice fly-half,...

Wales 26-52 New Zealand: Steve Tandy’s side are down but far from out

New Zealand have reached 50 points in their last three visits to the Welsh capital and duly recorded their 35th consecutive...

I believe in this group – Tandy

WALES head coach Steve Tandy was proud of his side despite once again conceding more than half a century of points....

Brendan Gallagher: Time for Wales to build attack around Louis Rees-Zammit

In the macho unforgiving world of elite sport and especially rugby there is meant to be no consolation in defeat and...

Chile make Italy work

■By SAM JACKSON Italy ................ 34 Chile .................19 ITALY won two autumn internationals for the second time in their history, but...

Ireland 13-24 South Africa: Irish pay the price for card calamity

South Africa produced a masterclass in scrummaging to score their first win in Ireland since 2012.

Boks star Marx world player of the year

In at the corner: Damian Willemse scores South Africa’s first try and, right, Sam Prendergast and Ireland players dejected at full-time...