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My Life in Rugby: Sam Nixon – Loved Bath but I lived my best life in France

Sam Nixon, the former London Scottish, Bath, Bayonne, Exeter Chiefs and Grenoble tighthead, reflects on his life in rugby.

Superb Steelmen show true mettle

Super Rygbi round-up ■By CARL FIELD EBBW Vale march on at the top of Super Rygbi Cymru after a 45-24 win...

Pontypridd close in on leaders

Premiership round-up ■By CARL FIELD PONTYPRIDD moved to within four points of defending Welsh Premiership champions and current leaders Merthyr after...

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Ratier in to drive

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Falling short: England beat France in World Cup semi-final PICTURES: Getty Images women’s revival In seven days’...

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, December 7, 2025 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7...

Best yet to come from Bedford Blues says Alex Woolford

Bedford Blues second row Alex Woolford believes his side have put themselves in a strong position approaching the halfway point of...

Lizzie Hanlon aims to make her family smile at Harlequins

Harlequins prop Lizzie Hanlon says returning to the club her family supported when she was growing up has allowed her to...

Maro Itoje and Steve Borthwick set clear ambition after 2027 Rugby World Cup draw

England captain Maro Itoje and head coach Steve Borthwick insist that their ambition is nothing short of winning the World Cup,...

New RPR: Prem Clubs looking to capitalise on England momentum in Europe – Rugby Analyst

In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the RugbyAnalyst to reflect on...

The Complete Guide to Smart Analysis in Online Soccer Betting

In recent years, soccer betting has become the most competitive field, and as a result, users need to adapt their approach...

CasinosAnalyzer Provides Unbiased Reviews for Smarter Gambling Decisions

Online gambling offers excitement and potential rewards, but it also carries risks if players rely on biased or incomplete information. Many...

England to face Wales in group stage at 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup

England and Wales will clash in the group stage of the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup.

How Professional Rugby Players Manage Downtime During Recovery Periods

Professional rugby players put their bodies under a lot of stress over many years. The sport is tough, so taking time...

Kyran Bracken: Grand Slam has to be expectation, not hope for England

This England team is the closest thing we’ve had to the 2003 World Cup-winning side – and they should set their...

Gloucester chief George Skivington calls for Prem ‘transfer’ window

George Skivington would welcome a recruitment window in rugby similar to the one used in football, as directors of rugby gear...

Woeful Wales hit new low in Cardiff

By SAM JACKSON WALES slumped to a record home defeat to South Africa in Cardiff to end their international year on...

Tom Willis exit to Bordeaux-Begles prompts RFU to alter EPS contracts

RFU chiefs are set to alter players’ enhanced EPS contracts in the wake of Tom Willis returning to Bordeaux-Begles for next...

R360 delays launch until 2028 amid rising opposition

R360, the proposed breakaway rebel tournament, has announced it is delaying its launch by two years to 2028.

Callum Chick is happy with his new view from the top at Northampton Saints

Callum Chick is enjoying life at the top with Northampton Saints after spending most of the decade down in the basement.

Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer gunning for European glory

Ben Spencer has seen the lot in the Champions Cup and insists his Bath side are primed to challenge Europe’s best...

England head coach Steve Borthwick gets green light for Benhard Janse van Rensburg

Bristol Bears centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will become eligible for England from next November after World Rugby confirmed his brief...

Wales 0-73 South Africa: Steve Tandy’s pointless side put to shame in 11-try thrashing

A weakened Wales suffered an all-time record home defeat in a brutally one-sided contest at the Principality Stadium.

Lake: We couldn’t get ball to play with

DEJECTED Wales captain Dewi Lake admitted he had few words to describe his side’s performance. “We can’t ignore the score and...

Jamie George excited by England’s stock of tyro front rowers

Jamie George reflected on England’s autumn campaign and believes their front row stocks can prop up the squad for years to...

Morgan to miss start of 6N

WALES captain Jac Morgan will miss the start of the 2026 Six Nations after undergoing surgery on a dislocated shoulder. The...

Peter Jackson: England finish top but Springboks still No.1

They say the league table never lies, that like George Washington’s inaugural American presidency, it swears allegiance to the truth, the...

Bristol Bears 46-12 Northampton Saints: Bears run riot to end Saints unbeaten start

Ashton Gate again proved a graveyard for Northampton Saints as their unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt halt...

We took a hiding admits Dowson

SAINTS director of rugby Phil Dowson was at a loss to understand his side’s performance. “We didn’t get the mindset right...

Gloucester 26-15 Harlequins: Resurgent Cherry and Whites claim first Prem win

Gloucester had to dig, and kick, deep to break their Premiership duck and the rampaging Ollie Thorley fittingly scored the decisive...

Returning big guns make the difference

GEORGE Skivington welcomed the return of some of his leading players after an horrific run of injuries had left them without...

Sale Sharks 26-27 Exeter Chiefs: Sharks left stunned by Chiefs fightback

One coach’s heaven is another coach’s hell. True delight for Rob Baxter came in the form of a stunning comeback against...

Sanderson: We need to have some honest conversations

SHELL-SHOCKED Alex Sanderson will rally his troops tomorrow morning as Sale prepare for their European opener. The Sharks director of rugby...

Newcastle Red Bulls 17-39 Leicester Tigers: Red Bulls’ wait goes on as Tigers hit stride

If Leicester Tigers want to win a record 12th Premiership title, then finding a way to win a gruelling contest in...

Intensity drop off frustrates Dickens

ALAN Dickens was critical of his side’s pressure dropping off late as Leicester came good in the second-half. The defeat means...

Saracens vs Bath: Henry Arundell ready for aerial battle against Noah Caluori

Two of the most talked about players in the Premiership this season face off against each other at the StoneX Stadium...

Saracens vs Bath: England ace Elliot Daly relishing his return to Sarries colours

Saracens’ Elliot Daly is excited to run out at StoneX once again having made his return to action in England’s win...

Chris Hewett: Key pieces might yet emerge for England chief Steve Borthwick

The World Cup is all that matters, right? Everything else is 50 shades of beige. If England’s second-string success in Argentina...

Global rankings are funny old game

FUNNY things, rankings. Wales conceded a record number of points to the All Blacks on home soil last weekend – 55...

Deadeye Sean’s on fire for Connacht

■By BEN JAYCOCK Connacht ...... 44 Sharks .............17 CONNACHT secured a much-needed win to get their season back on track courtesy...

Douglas leads from front as Scarlets seal maiden win

■By LUKE JARMYN Scarlets ...........23pts Tries: Macleod 15, Page 48 Conversions: Costelow 16, 49 Penalties: Costelow 24, 30, 66 Glasgow ................

Edinburgh 19-17: Sean Everitt’s side given scare by depleted Ospreys

Edinburgh stuttered their way to an unconvincing victory over a denuded Ospreys at Hive Stadium to cling onto the coat-tails of...

Leinster rescue bonus win after Penny let off

■By ROGER PANTING Dragons ............. 10pts Tries: Screech 31 Conversions: de Beer 31 Penalties: O’Brien 47 Leinster ............ 24pts Tries: Soroka...

Munster fall foul of ‘Nuke Squad’

■By SAM JACKSON Munster .........21 Stormers .........27 THE Stormers produced a stunning second-half fightback at Thomond Park to remain the only...

Bulls ………….33 Lions ………….43

LIONS’ resurgence in the URC gathered further momentum with an impressive victory in a lively Jukskei derby at Loftus Versfeld. Having...

Hat-trick for Hughes as Cardiff play power game

■By SIMON THOMAS Zebre .................14pts Tries: Licata 30, Zanon 74 Conversion: Farias 31, 75 Cardiff ..............29pts Tries: Hughes 13, 18, 40;...

Murphy proud of Ulster reaction

■By BEN JAYCOCK Ulster ............. 47 Benetton .........13 ULSTER reignited their URC challenge with a seven-try win after overcoming a disrupted...

SOS to the French TV negotiators

MY local club, and most rugby clubs I assume, are charged by TNT for rugby transmission as public entertainment venues. The...