Worcester 23-31 Gloucester: Skivington delight as Hastings runs show

GEORGE Skivington was full of praise for Adam Hastings after the fly-half produced a calm, clinical display in Gloucester’s confidence-lifting victory...

McCall: Players went off script

SARRIES boss Mark McCall said defeat was a big lesson for his side. “Had we won the game, we would still...

Leicester 13-12 Saracens: Injury-time penalty try sinks Saracens

TIGERS somehow grabbed victory from the jaws of defeat to continue their unbeaten start to the season, but even they will...

Gleeson can bring new dimension to England

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Fresh thinking: Martin Gleeson with the England players at training last week PICTURE: Getty...

DREAM TEAM

MATT BEESLEY, THE WHARFEDALE AND FORMER NORTHAMPTON AND EALING PROP, PICKS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1....

BT should make games available to the fans

COLIN BOAG Arugby fans we’ve been spoiled during the pandemic with BT Sport showing every Premiership match, but we’re now suffering...

Wonderful welcome awaits in Barnstaple

ON returning from a holiday in Cornwall, my wife and I stopped in Barnstaple and had the most wonderful time at...

I agree – it’s not all the RFU’s fault but change is needed

JOHN Allanson, rightly points out (TRP Sep 26) that “the issue of local volunteer succession” is a major concern. He refers...

Fenby, Jones, Owen among Rydal stars

AS a rugby follower living in North Wales, I was delighted that you featured Rydal School in your weekly article. However,...

Eli’s loving Tigers life after catching Borthwick’s eye

By PAUL REES ELI Snyman found himself in Leicester after impressing at their East Midlands rivals Northampton. The Zimbabwean second row...

Radradra faces 16 weeks out

BRISTOL centre Semi Radradra will undergo knee surgery on Monday and is likely to be sidelined for four months. The Fijian,...

Tyro Riley feels mentally ready for his Test baptism

By GARY FITZGERALD SAM Riley arrived back at The Stoop in midweek from his England training sessions insisting: “I’ll be ready...

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, October 3, 2021 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading......

850 mile ride in memory of Simon

TWO members of OPM RFC have begun an epic cycle challenge to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in...

Toulouse looking to splash the Kolbe cash | James Harrington

Summer recruits scored 32 of La Rochelle’s 59 points against Biarritz last weekend to the delight, no doubt, of Ronan O’Gara...

Joyce hat-trick seals title for GB

By SAM JACKSON Rapid: Jasmine Joyce GREAT Britain’s women are World Rugby Sevens Series champions after back-to-back final victories in Canada....

Evans in Kiwi fitness race

Injured: Jarrod Evans FLY-HALF Jarrod Evans is a doubt for the Autumn Internationals after damaging his sternum in Cardiff ’s win...

Milton’s Met boys tear Tata to strips

Championship Plate round-up By STEFFAN THOMAS CARDIFF Met began their Championship Plate campaign with a comprehensive 30-5 bonus point victory at...

U20s ace Burnell puts the boot into Merthyr

Pontypridd ..........21 Merthyr ................14 A NERVELESS performance from Wales U20 fly-half Ben Burnell gave his father Justin’s Pontypridd side a comeback...

Pack power puts Quins in driving seat

Swansea ................6 Carmarthan Q ......21 A POWERFUL pack display helped Carmarthen Quins to a comprehensive victory at a rain soaked St...

Skinner stars in Newport’s comeback win

RGC ..........................15 Newport ................27 NEWPORT overturned a 12-point deficit to claim a hard-fought away win over RGC 1404. Ty Morris’ side...

Unbeaten Aberavon keep flying high

Premiership Cup By STEFFAN THOMAS Bridgend ..............15 Aberavon ..............24 ABERAVON continued their unbeaten start to the season with a bonus point...

Off-colour Steelmen beaten Black and Blue

Premiership Cup By ALEX BYWATER Ebbw Vale ..............3 Cardiff ..................27 CARDIFF inflicted a first defeat of the Premiership Cup season on...

Dominant Drovers hit big six to sink Llanelli

Premiership Cup By HUW S. THOMAS Llandovery ....39 Llanelli ............12 HIGH flying Llandovery recorded their third consecutive win in the West...

Kellaway hat-trick kills Pumas

Argentina ..........17pts Tries: Gallo 63, 72 Conversions: Boffelli 63, 72 Penalties: Boffelli 42 Australia ..........32pts Tries: Fainga’a 27, Kellaway 34, 54,...

Jantjies strikes to silence Bok critics

By DANIEL GALLAN South Africa ....31pts Tries: De Allende 6, Mapimpi 52 Penalties: Pollard 12, 24, 40, 45; E Jantjies 58,...

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Walker begins work to address inequality

NEWS EXTRA By ROB COLE NEW WRU performance director Nigel Walker plans on getting Wales women’s side back on their feet...

Havant roar their thanks to President Campkin

NEWS EXTRA By ADAM ELLIS HAVANT RFC paid their respects to late President Nigel Campkin before their match against North Walsham...

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TOM WILKINSON

ROOM 101 THE TYNEDALE COACH TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Running into touch...

Half-back unity helping drive Worcester turnaround

Meticulous: Owen Williams attacks for Worcester OWEN Williams is relishing being reunited with his former partner-in-crime Willi Heinz in a Worcester...

George is in awe of ‘ridiculous’ Radwan

By PAUL REES IT WAS not that long ago that big was regarded as beautiful on the wing as teams looked...

Proctor keen to extend his stay as Saints near potential

By GARY FITZGERALD Hungry for silverware: Matt Proctor MATT Proctor admits the huge promise and potential to win trophies at Northampton...

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Molloy calls time on Ireland career

RUGBY SHORTS FORMER Ireland captain Claire Molloy, 33, has retired from international rugby. The 74-cap flanker won two Six Nations and...

Gleeson aims to help England pull trigger

RUGBY SHORTS ATTACK coach Martin Gleeson says England want to be able to “create opportunities and finish them”. England’s attack was...

Byron Bay day trip costly for Pumas

RUGBY SHORTS SIX Argentina players and two members of staff have been expelled from the Rugby Championship for breaching health rules....

Sensational Scarratt is simply irreplaceable

RUGBY SHORTS ENGLAND have not “found a solution” to playing without Emily Scarratt, 31, who is out for four to six...

Max is Wright fit for depleted Falcons

RUGBY SHORTS BATH centre Max Wright has joined Newcastle on a three-month deal. Wright, 24, who was a Junior World Cup...

Moulds make Prem return at Gloucester

RUGBY SHORTS GLOUCESTER have signed former Worcester and Auckland Blues hooker Matt Moulds. The New Zealandborn 30-year-old, who left the Warriors...

Loss of county pathway has blocked young stars

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME It’s interesting to note that there are people out there who profess...

Coleraine’s contribution is vast, on and off field

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Coleraine graduate: Ireland and Ulster wing Andrew Trimble Coleraine’s nine Ulster...

Azzurre continue trend of summer

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER THE Eatate Italiana – Italian summer – continued with a late burst last week when the Italian...

Star ref Sara’s common sense is breath of fresh air

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER ONE of the things that marks out Sarah Cox as one of the best young refs in...

Rugby Matters: Rugby’s rich Jewish ancestry runs deep

Mention of Jewish rugby players last week, in connection with the forming of the Tel Aviv Heat franchise, centred mainly on...

Exeter University remain top of the class

South West Premier Preston-Routlege crossed Sam Scott, Ben Pear- with a consolation try. scorers with Nolan also versions and a penalty....

Otley show heart to remain unbeaten

Northern Premier IN THE top-of-the-table clash, Otley extend their lead coming from behind to beat second-place Billingham at Greenwood Road and...

Newport (Salop) rally is too little too late

Midlands Premier SCUNTHORPE survived a second-half onslaught at Newport (Salop) to send the hosts to a first league defeat of the...

Scott and Ugodulu help Dons run riot

London & South East Premier WIMBLEDON maintain their lead at the top following a nine try 19-59 romp away at CS...