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...

Happy birthday, ‘founding father’

NOVEMBER 24 marked the 219th birthday of William Webb Ellis, the alleged founding father of rugby. It might be controversial of...

Prem shows might

INTERESTING that all the experts were saying it was wrong for English players playing abroad not to be chosen for England...

How Northampton Saints find the best players

Twenty years ago, Northampton Saints’ recruitment centred around players from overseas, not least South Africa.

DREAM TEAM

DAVIES, THE FORMER HENLEY, BARBARIANS AND WALES U21 CENTRE, WHO IS NOW DIRECTOR OF RUGBY AT OXFORD HARLEQUINS IN NATIONAL 2...

Peter Jackson: Argentina left licking their wounds after double mugging

Tom Curry condemned Argentina to a gross injustice at Twickenham last weekend, one which subjected the victims to a grotesque double...

Peter Jackson: Daan Human factor has made Springboks even deadlier

Forensic experts engaged on a week-long trawl through the ruins of the Irish pack would have found something more disturbing than...

Paul Rees: Springboks are setting the standard

Paul Rees reflects on the Autumn Tests and what the implications might be for the Champions Cup and beyond.

Under-siege Pirates use ‘get out of jail card’

■By MIKE SINCLAIR C Pirates ...........28pts Tries: Hiscocks 1, 21; Forsythe 5, Yates 73 Conversions: Sinclair 1, 5, 21, 73 Richmond...

London Scottish 14-38 Ealing Trailfinders: Unbeaten Trailfinders smash six past Exiles

Top of the table Ealing Trailfinders remain unbeaten after running in six tries to claim the bonus point win against a...

Shining Knight Bennett doubles up to halt losing run

■By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster ........ 24pts Tries: Roberts 5, Bennett 26, 79 Conversions: Bennett 5, 26, 80 Penalties: Bennett 43 Coventry...

Hartpury take control as A’s pay for their ill-discipline

■By BEN WHITE Ampthill ............21pts Tries: Courtney 20, Barton 36, Mapapalangi 69 Conversions: Grimoldby 21, 37; Keylock 70 Hartpury ............31pts Tries:...

Blues spring surprise to ‘steal’ share of the points

■By ROB WILDMAN Nottingham ......28pts Tries: Graham 29, Dickinson 44, Sam Green 55, Richardson 57 Conversions: Parks 29, 44, 55, 57...

Worcester run riot after tight opening

■By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge .......14pts Tries: Caven 20, Qaniuci 22 Conversions: Mausia 21, 23 Worcester ........61pts Tries: Garside 25, 45, 58...

Easter salutes ‘best’ Chinnor

■By JOHN LYON Caldy ..................28pts Tries: Wynn 6, Hearn 21, 51 Ene 45 Conversions: K Wilkinson 6, 46, 51, Kilcourse 21...

Dan Hiscocks: Cornish Pirates are taking aim at Champ top three

Cornish Pirates scrum-half Dan Hiscocks believes his side are beginning to show their true potential but feels the next block of...

Brendan Gallagher: Bravo referee Matt Carley for taking no nonsense

Of all the subjects that have irritated me in recent years – apart from the hardy annual of blatant forward passes...

Surge in Spain is gaining speed

FOR various reasons, including commercial and geographic, I came to the view some time ago that Spain – given a chance...

Hope’s late try secures Chiefs share of the spoils

■By COLIN DUFFY Sale Sharks .....26pts Tries: Lloyd 5, Campbell 22, Pyrs 41, Talling 48 Conversions: Aitchison 6, 42, 49 Exeter...

Loughborough Lightning 50-15 Leicester Tigers: Bo Westcombe-Evans brings up her 50 with a four

Bo Westcombe-Evans scored four tries on her 50th club appearance as Loughborough Lightning thrashed their arch rivals Leicester Tigers.

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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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...