Staffs & Cheshire unbeaten at top

■By LUKE JARMYN Division 2 CHESHIRE look unassailable in Pool 1 after scoring 12 tries in an 80-14 win over Durham...

Leicestershire and Herts on the march

■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Division 3 LEICESTERSHIRE and Hertfordshire extended their unbeaten runs. Surrey and Essex also registered their first victories of...

Kent on the hunt for a Twickenham hat-trick

■By BILL HOOPER Cornwall ...........18pts Kent ................... 34pts Star player: Kent scrum-half Mikel Davies box kicks PICTURE: Simon Bryant/ Iktis Photo...

10-try Yorkshire prove too good for Somerset

■By LUKE JARMYN Yorkshire ..........66pts Tries: Norman 3, F Crapper 6, 79, Hooper 28, 52, 56, Penalty 40, Mewburn 43, Parsons...

Gloucestershire can’t keep up with Cornwall

nBy MO SHER THERE were just the two games in the Gill Burns Cup on Saturday, with Cornwall breathing new life...

Five-star David Opoku-Fordjour’s in the record book

Record-breaking Coventry winger David Opoku says the deafening roar from the crowd of “get one more David!” spurred him on to...

My Life in Rugby: Tommy Taylor – I’ve achieved way more than I thought I would

I know most people probably thought I had already retired, but now it’s official. After years of my body trying to...

Jeff Probyn: An uphill battle for Championship winners

Am I the only person who thinks the idea of the Championship setting up a new idea of multiple play-offs to...

Camborne and Clifton combine to help create a team with great power

THE BEST XV FROM 2024-25 AS VOTED FOR BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of the The Rugby Paper’s...

Clifford battling back to top

■By BEN JAYCOCK PROMISING prop Grace Clifford is eager to rip into action after a lenghty spell out of the game....

Joyce-Butchers is expecting a baby

Mother-to-be: Alisa Joyce-Butchers WALES flanker Alisha Joyce-Butchers is expecting a baby with wife and teammate Jasmine Joyce-Butchers, below. The 27-year-old was...

There’s honour and pride in playing for your county – Tony Hill

Steve Hill talks to Tony Hill, below, head coach of Somerset county men (Division 1) and Nailsea & Backwell RFC in...

DECLANTREACEY

YOUNG GUNS BATH & ENGLAND U18 CENTRE England seniors have endured a lack of inside centres putting their hands up for...

Wallaby loosehead Bell signs for Ulster

NEWS EXTRA AUSTRALIA prop Angus Bell will join Ulster on a short-term deal from Waratahs next season. The 24-yearold loosehead will...

Results

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Hooker Turner is heading to Quins

HARLEQUINS have signed 45-cap Scotland hooker George Turner. The 32-year-old made more than 100 appearances for Glasgow before joining Kobelco Steelers...

Australian back row Suttor joins Pirates

CORNISH Pirates have signed former Australia Under-20s back row Rory Suttor for the 2025-26 season. The 26-yearold, who can play across...

ProD2 climax to be shown on YouTube

AWAY from the troubles of Biarritz, there’s good news for British-based fans of French rugby’s second-tier ProD2 – it’s back on...

Biarritz made to pay price – again

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN HISTORIC French rugby side Biarritz were relegated from the ProD2 on Monday for financial reasons, just over...

Lloyd hits top form to start Newport party

Super Rygbi Cymru Trophy Final Winner: Jac Lloyd Newport............27 Ebbw Vale........18 JAC Lloyd stole the show as Newport rounded off their...

Mo’unga on target to lead Brave Lupus into another final

Japan League One round-up ■By BEN JAYCOCK STAR playmaker Richie Mo’unga orchestrated the attack and was perfect with the boot as...

Forthcoming fixtures

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Reece enjoying life on route 66

World Rugby Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCK SEVU Reece became the all-time top Super Rugby try scorer with...

Women added to RPA board

THE Rugby Players Association (RPA) Players’ Board have approved a proposal to add Premiership Women’s Rugby player representatives to its Players’...

Students aiming to get right to the top

■By BEN JAYCOCK MARTIN Webdale says the proof is in the pudding regarding the usefulness of his England Students side acting...

Charlie Elliott: Best head-to-head matchups in the European Finals

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals will both take place this weekend in Cardiff, providing an opportunity to determine the European champions.  Both will see Premiership...

Charlie Elliott: Analysing England’s 33-man training squad for Summer Tour to Argentina & USA

Steve Borthwick announced a 33-man training squad for a two-day England camp, ahead of the summer tour to Argentina.  While it is not...

Johann van Graan wants Bath to enjoy the moment in Challenge Cup final

Johann van Graan wants Bath to “enjoy the moment” when they continue their quest for a possible trophy treble in Friday’s...

Champions Cup Final Preview: Can Northampton Saints pick up their second star?

“It’s not an individual sport, it’s a team sport, and we need everybody, and that includes support staff and everybody on...

Lawrence Dallaglio: Race for British and Irish Lions spots starts in European Finals

The race for British & Irish Lions Test places begins in Cardiff this weekend as Northampton Saints‘ quartet of tourists get...

A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Live Casino NZ Games for Real Money

Many players in New Zealand appreciate online gambling websites for accessibility of entertainment. Today, you can even play against dealers and...

Super Rugby Americas Round 12 Review: Dogos continue impressive run of form

Joe Santamaria reviews Round 12 of Super Rugby Americas as the race for the play-offs heats up Dogos continued their recent run...

Rhys Patchell on the Market: Is a UK Return Next?

Sensational talents have worn the number 10 jersey for Wales—carrying legacy, pressure, and hope on their shoulders. Names like Stephen Jones,...

Mike Brown announces retirement and calls for unity in rugby leadership

Mike Brown has announced his retirement at the end of the season with a call to rugby‘s leaders to set aside...

Matt Sherratt to resume Wales interim head coach role for Japan tour in July

Matt Sherratt will resume interim head coach duty for Wales’ two-Test Japan tour in July. Cardiff boss Sherratt took charge for...

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso eyes comeback after being named in England training squad

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will make his first appearance in an England squad since November as he closes in on his comeback from...

Pete Ryan: Lee Byrne’s storied journey to becoming one of Wales’ greatest ever fullbacks

The agonising wait was over. Last Wednesday, players sat down and worked their way through the alphabet, hoping Ieuan Evans would...

How Grassroots Clubs Are Creating Real Social Impact

Grassroots rugby clubs are local, community-based teams that offer participants, especially youngsters, a chance to play in an amateur setup. They...

British and Irish Lions Watch: Snubbed pairing Darcy Graham and George Ford produce statement performances

Andy Farrell has already named his 38-man squad for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia, with the selected players...

Rugby-Themed Slots, Sports Bets, and More: What’s Hot in Online Casinos

If you are a sports fan, you must have noticed many betting companies featured on players’ kits or in commercials around...

Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: WRU rocks the Rugby World

Rugby social media has been on top form this week, with plenty of fan debates surrounding numerous issues in the sport.  The WRU...

Inside Look: Cricket and Big Data – How Teams Use Analytics to Win Matches

It is not only perfect yorkers or booming sixes that matter in cricket now. Everything off-field, such as data dashboards, algorithms,...

The Business of the NBA: How Teams and Players Make Millions – What Every Fan Should Know

Watching an NBA game offers more than just basketball entertainment; it reveals a well-oiled billion-dollar machine in action. The NBA is...

Premiership Round 17 Team of the Week: George Ford helps Sale Sharks secure crucial win over Bristol Bears  

The penultimate round of Premiership rugby played host to some of the biggest games of the season, with so much on...

The Champions Cup Final: All You Need To Know

We’re just days away from the Investec Champions Cup Final, and it’s all set to be a real humdinger with the...

Leon Brown – A player who gave everything to the cause

“To pull wild mountain thyme, all around the bloomin’ heather.” The lyrics of this age-old Scottish stanza give you a real...

Mental Toughness in Sports: How Champions Stay Focused Under Pressure – Athlete Perspectives

You may train for physical speed or strength, but mental toughness makes all the difference when the pressure is on, and...

Northampton Saints in race to get stars fit for Champions Cup final

Northampton's last-minute victory over Saracens yesterday came at a cost, with four players left on the treatment table ahead of Saturday’s...

Give George Ford respect he deserves, says Ben Curry

Sale captain Ben Curry says in-form George Ford deserves more respect after making another mockery of his Lions snub. Fly-half Ford,...

George Skivington playing it smart at Gloucester

Gloucester are losing 19 players next month, but George Skivington expects to have a bigger squad next season for the same...