Steward’s thumb op

LEICESTER full-back Freddie Steward has had surgery on his thumb but boss Geoff Parling hopes to have him back in time...

Picture perfect! Exeter Chiefs’ Olly Woodburn is enjoying his new vision

Olly Woodburn’s switch from wing to full-back has not been his only exposure this season – he has just published a...

Chris Hewett: When fresh ambition takes on old rivalries

World Rugby moves at a pace best described as geological – in a footrace with continental drift, the non-governing governing body...

Cardiff give us reason to cheer

IT is asking a lot, admittedly, but we should at least try to find a way of rising above the negatives...

Bedford Blues 58-24 Coventry: Cov cut down as Blues save best until last

Bedford Blues put in a performance for the ages as they overturned a half-time deficit to completely dismantle Coventry at Goldington...

Ealing Trailfinders 29-34 Worcester Warriors: Slick Jake Garside grabs the glory to stun Ealing

Jake Garside’s dramatic last-gasp try sent Worcester Warriors into the Champ final with a thrilling victory over Ealing Trailfinders in a...

London Scottish 7-27 Blackheath: The Club far too strong for second-rate Scots

Blackheath returned to the second tier of English rugby for the first time since 1999 as they crushed London Scottish in...

Paul Rees: Max Ojomoh’s mystery absence is in need of an answer

Paul Rees wonders why Bath centre Max Ojomoh is not in the England squad as Steve Borthwick opts for Benhard Janse...

Tommy Freeman among the stars nominated for major awards

Tommy Freeman has been nominated for both Prem rugby and England men’s player of the season awards.

Grieve’s on a double quest for Richmond – and Portugal

nBy CHRIS COLLYER Positive: Callum Grieve in action for Richmond CALLUM Grieve relished Richmond’s win over rivals London Scottish in last...

Sun is yet to set on England empire

THE sun, it seems, has yet to set on one section of England’s empire. Bristol’s Benhard Janse van Rensburg will be...

Peter Jackson: Flood of tries may put Noah on alert

The muggings committed in recent rounds on a multiple basis ridicule the competition’s avowed aim of being ‘the most competitive’ league...

Women’s Six Nations 2026 review: England acclaimed as ‘best ever team’

John Mitchell feels his Red Roses side can now be ranked among the greatest English sporting teams of all time after...

LAST SUNDAY RECAP

ENGLAND sealed an eighth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title and a fifth straight Grand Slam with a thrilling 43-28 victory over...

TRP’S TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT

ENGLAND stormed to a 22nd title and historic 20th Grand Slam in front of record-breaking crowds across Europe. A staggering 279,760...

Peter Winterbottom: England can take on world’s best if they play with ambition and confidence

Former England flanker Peter Winterbottom gives his verdict on Red Rose head coach Steve Borthwick, captain Maro Itoje, and outlines how...

Cornwall 73-14 Kent: Trelawny’s Army ready to march on

Roared on by a huge crowd Cornwall took a giant step on the road to another Twickenham final with an 11-try...

Hampshire edge 99-point thriller

By MO SHER Bill Beaumont Division Three round-up IF you were after entertainment yesterday, Havant was the place to be as...

Semi-final line-up has three teams yet to lose

Bill Beaumont Division Two round-up By COILIN DUFFY NORTHUMBERLAND, North Midlands, Devon and Staffordshire booked their places in the Bill Beaumont...

My Life in Rugby: Laura Delgado – Rugby rescued me when I was in a dark place

Laura Delgado, below, the former Spain, DMP Sharks, Exeter, Gloucester-Hartpury, Harlequins and Hawke’s Bay prop, who retired this month, reflects on...

White Roses in full bloom

By BEN JAYCOCK Gill Burns Championship YORKSHIRE sent out an ominous warning to the rest of the field in the Gill...

National Two West Dream Team: 7-up! Camborne provide the class

The best XV from 2025-26 as voted by our correspondents

YOUNG GUNS

TAYOADEGBEMILE SARACENS LOCK/BLINDSIDE TAYO Adegbemile says his focus is firmly on pushing closer to senior rugby at Saracens after a breakthrough...

Dunn back for semis

NEWS EXTRA BATH hooker Tom Dunn has been banned for two games after receiving a red card for a dangerous tackle...

FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26

Today’s update covers the period Sunday 10th May 2026 through to Saturday 16th May 2026. This week we are taking our...

LEADERBOARD

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Results

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Uttley and Hare remember their Grand Slam glory

Cheers: Roger Uttley and Dusty Hare at The Oval THE great and good gathered at The Oval earlier this week for...

Brendan Gallagher: The day Scott Hastings proved he was a great team player

All the tributes to Scott Hasting have included mention of his bubbling personality and constant positivity at all times and I...

Edwards will need to boost defence

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Under pressure: France defence coach Shaun Edwards and, inset, Geoffrey Doumayrou, top, and Aurelien Cologni PICTURES: Alamy,...

Forthcoming fixtures

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Top RWC final ticket to cost more than £1,000

News THE top-priced ticket for next year’s Rugby World Cup final in Australia will exceed £1,000 for the first time in...

All Blacks prop joins Ulster coaching staff

ULSTER have appointed former New Zealand prop Clarke Dermody as forwards coach. The 46-year-old, who joins this summer, will replace Jimmy...

Crusaders hold off late Chiefs

World Rugby Super Rugby Pacific By BEN JAYCOCK CRUSADERS secured their place in the finals with a thrilling 36-32 win over...

Caelan Doris leads Leinster with Lions stars at his disposal for Champions Cup final

The ever-reliable Leinster and Ireland back row Caelan Doris will captain his side in Bilbao as they chase a long-awaited fifth...

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam drama + Lions excitement ft Ruck Star Lizzie

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by rugby content creator and social...

Understanding Hair Transplant in Turkey with TurkHairIndex: A Complete Guide for Patients

Among the platforms helping patients make informed decisions, TurkHairIndex stands out as a reliable and informative guide for anyone considering hair...

Courtney Lawes’ Prem performances to be monitored as he targets England comeback

Courtney Lawes’ performances in the Gallagher Prem next season will be monitored closely by Steve Borthwick as the England great targets...

Benhard Janse van Rensburg lined up for England bow after making training squad

Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been included in an England squad for the first time to raise the prospect of making...

France 28-43 England: Red Roses secure fifth consecutive Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam

England clinched a fifth successive Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam as Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach ran in two tries each...

Prem: Saracens keep play-off hopes alive as Exeter Chiefs slip up against Harlequins

Bath joined Northampton Saints in the play-offs with a big victory over Newcastle Red Bulls while Saracens maintained their late push...

France vs England: We’ll relish Women’s Six Nations decider in Bordeaux – John Mitchell

France and England collide in Bordeaux today in a winner-takes-all Grand Slam decider that has become the defining fixture of the...

Paul Rees: Protectionism of the Prem is costing England and Steve Borthwick

Paul Rees looks at the selection issue hindering England coach Steve Borthwick.

South African Rugby Union could withdraw its sides from Europe

South African Rugby will hold a strategic planning session with its member unions and directors of rugby to review the current...

Commanding Charlie Atkinson has got future England squad potential

Atkinson’s form for Gloucester has made him a contender for the England squad which will be announced tomorrow ahead of the...

Ritchie moving on

FORMER Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie will not play again for Perpignan after the struggling Top 14 club confirmed the flanker has...

Ntlabakanye banned

ASENATHI Ntlabakanye has been handed an 18-month doping ban that is set to rule him out of the 2027 World Cup....

Warriors Billy keeps on going

FORMER England centre Billy Twelvetrees will play a 19th professional season after signing a new deal with Worcester The 22-cap international,...

Brian hangs up mic

FORMER England hooker Brian Moore will end his 26-year commentary career after working on England Women’s Six Nations decider against France...

Perese’s sidelined

LEICESTER centre Izaia Perese has been banned for three matches following his red card against Northampton Saints. The Wallaby will miss...