Josh Macleod all set for Leinster challenge

Josh Macleod is proof positive of the virtues of patience and perseverance. It was back in 2020 that the Scarlets flanker...

Matt Sherratt backs experience for Wales’ Summer Tour of Japan

Wales coach Matt Sherratt has revealed how the absence of recent captains Jac Morgan and Dafydd Jenkins has had a significant...

Peter Jackson: For many big names, like Ma’a Nonu, it’s the end of the road

One by one, the long-distance men who gave Father Time a serious run for his money have come to the end...

Peter Jackson: Mark Jones, the battler who fought for Neath, dies aged 59

When the original All Blacks dared to be the last Welsh team to go the distance with the New Zealand version,...

Paul Rees: Steve Borthwick’s summer crusade

Paul Rees reports as England prepare for their two tests against Argentina and one against the United States Mike Brown announced...

Dan Kelly – ‘I want to enjoy my final weeks at Leicester Tigers’

Paul Rees talks to centre Dan Kelly, who joined Leicester back in 2020 and is now heading off to play for...

Brendan Gallagher: Not such a Goode day for ref Luke Pearce

I’m a big Luke Pearce fan, but must join the consensus that he – and his team of officials – didn’t...

Brendan Gallagher: Six Nations on a Thursday! Has the world gone mad?

I have yet to see any adequate explanation as to why France will be hosting Ireland on a Thursday night –...

Doncaster celebrate anniversary in fine style

■By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster .........35pts Tries: Veainu 27, Rokoduguni 35, Smeaton 40, Mulipola 44, Olowofela 53, 70 Conversion: Dolly 40 Penalty:...

Allen: It’s hard to score 43 away from home and lose

■By STEVE JACKSON Ampthill .......... 54pts Tries Bracken 2, 27, 57, 71; Vaenuku 44, 60; Sodeke 52, Courtney 65 Conversions: Davidson...

Rampaging Ealing get in mood to party hard

■By MO SHER Ealing Trailfinders ........ 55pts Tries: Montgomery 7, Dykes 13, 25; Reid 33, Moore 52, 63; Bezuidenhout 55, Cornish...

Chinnor can’t resist Bedford’s battering

■By JOE STEVENS Bedford .............61pts Tries: Tuilagi 3, Worley 11, James 19, 59, 74; Howard 46, Adamson 52, Lennon 77, Garside...

McMillan at the double as Scottish put on show

By OLLIE AUST L Scottish ........31 pts Tries: Wilkinson 11, Marshall 26, Bellamy 31, McMillan 37, 51 Conversions: Bellamy 12, 32,...

Nottingham produce a comeback for the ages

By RHYS ANDERSON Nottingham ..... 54 pts Tries: Yarnell 26, Clayton 30, Graham 40, Williams 50, Cherry 53, Olowofela 59, Wright...

Tom Varndell – Steve Borthwick is spoilt for choice on the wings

Ben Jaycock talks about the state of the game to Tom Varndell, the former England, Wasps, Bristol and Leicester winger What...

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...