Albion making the most of home comforts

By PADDY MARSH Plymouth Alb 42 Darlingt’n MP 29 PLYMOUTH extended their winning run at home to six matches with victory...

Power urges Park to cut out the errors after win

By WARREN MUGGLETON Esher ………….13 Rosslyn Park 17 KIERAN Power vowed to get less errors from his side as Rosslyn Park...

Ampthill take a big stride towards title as OE’s falter

By WARREN KAY Power: Mama Molitika scores for Ampthill PICTURES: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography THE top-of-the-table clash resulted in Ampthill’s biggest...

Blood & Sand left heartbroken again

By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge……20 Rotherham ….24 CAMBRIDGE once again contrived to lose a game they could and should have won as...

Stortford take a victory to the Bank

By JOHN MALLON Caldy …………….14 Bishop’s Sto 16 A TOMMY Banks penalty with the final kick of the match denied Caldy...

Lloyd is up to 20 with his timely double

By BEN JONES Blackheath ….31 Cinderford …….7 JAKELloyd scored his 19th and 20th tries of the season in a dominant bonus-point...

Gloucester deal signals big loss to Springboks

RUAN Ackermann will soon be available for England contention following his latest deal. The former Lions loose forward, along with Italy...

Parkes pining for more time with Josh

HADLEIGH Parkes has tipped Josh Adams for a “sensational” long-term Test career and retains hope the wing tyro will join him...

Lozowski in a rush to make up lost ground

By GARY FITZGERALD Playing catch-up: Alex Lozowski paid a big price for an illegal hit in the Autumn PICTURE: Getty Images...

Rogerson on mission to secure early promotion

Triple ton: Topsy Ojo VICTORY over Yorkshire Carnegie would be just that much bit sweeter for proud Lancastrian Matt Rogerson who...

Hartpury hold out as Lyons’ strike flies wide

By JENNY BATES THERE was tense finale at the Gillman’s Ground where a late try from Nottingham winger Billy Robinson threatened...

Cov’s wait for road win goes on after Voss yellow

By JONATHAN LANDI LONDON Scottish overcame a shaky start to stage a rousing fightback which left Coventry still seeking their first...

Flockhart’s boot kicks losing run into touch

By LUKE JARMYN Thwarted: Robin Hislop halts Jacob Fields Sharp shooter: Wing Dougie Flockhart makes a break for Doncaster PICTURE: Simon...

Underdogs spring huge surprise on title hopefuls

By JONATHAN LANDI RICHMOND, clearly relishing the role of massive underdogs, threw the formbook out of the window after performing heroics...

Pirates prepared for Cup backlash

Preview Cornish Pirates v Jersey Reds Today, Kick-off 2.30pm CORNISHPirates welcome Jersey Reds to the Mennaye Field looking to avenge their...

Regions rock boat as Wales roll with punches

BEN Lovett parked his dad’s ruck with the warring Welsh regions at the entrance to The Q arena in downtown Cleveland...

Beach boys of Wales conquered the world

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Champions: The Welsh Sevens team with the World Cup in 2009 PICTURE: Getty...

DREAMTEAM

TOM MARSHALL, GLOUCESTER AND FORMER CRUSADERS & CHIEFS UTILITY BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. John...

Donkeys still doing their best to disrupt the game

COLIN BOAG ‘Regions on their knees’: Bernard Jackman, former Dragons coach Sometimes you just have to despair about the state of...

Just let bygones be bygones, Eddie

I AGREE with Jeremy Guscott that Joe Cokanasiga deserved a start against Italy but I disagree totally with his half-back selection...

Lam’s right to make voice heard, fans should follow suit

I WAS struck by Nick Cain’s reference, in his well-balanced piece on the World League, to Pat Lam’s statement that the...

England taking the ‘Warrenball’ route

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk WALES are lauded for...

Working in the breaker’s yard

NICK CAIN TALKS TO SAM UNDERHILL ABOUT THE LIFE OF A MODERN NO.7 AND THE LAWS AT THE BREAKDOWN Power-houses: Sam...

Now get into top four says Diamond

SALE boss Steve Diamond has challenged his players to clinch a playoff berth with just six games remaining. Diamond said: “We’ve...

Ski-loving Sharks put the skids on Tigers

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Assist: Arron Reed sets up a try for Valery Morozov Early hope: Facundo Gigena forces the ball over...

Tenacious Quins seeking six on the bounce to consolidate place in play-offs

By GARY FITZGERALD PAUL Gustard describes his ideal Harlequin as being “tough, tenacious, resilient and someone who has fun”. But the...

Rhodes waits on citing officer

SARACENS flanker Michael Rhodes may face a postmatch citing. In the first half, he charged into a ruck with his shoulder...

Priestland boot gives Saracens a kicking

By ROGER PANTING Marksman: Rhys Priestland kicks one of his six penalties PICTURES: Getty Images TEAMS BATH: Homer 8, McConnochie 6,...

May passes test but still gets the axe

JONNY MAY passed his return-to-play protocols to face Italy at Twickenham but that didn’t save him from the axe as cover...

King poised for Ireland coaching job

ALEX KING is set to leave Montpellier at the end of the season and has been lined up to join Andy...

Hunt for club goes on for wantaway Rhys

RHYS PRIESTLAND is struggling to find a club in France next season according to Blindside sources. In January it was announced...

Tigers chasing Lions star Davies to replace Manu

Wanted: Wales centre Jonathan Davies LEICESTER Tigers are considering a move for Llanelli Scarlets and Wales centre Jonathan Davies as they...

West Country prop tug-of-war

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLIND SIDE GLOUCESTER are set to make a move to take Northampton...

Exiles have eye on Davis

LONDON IRISH have lined up Ospreys defence coach Brad Davis to join their coaching ranks if as expected they return to...

Scarlets’ Price right for Chiefs

New Chief: Tom Price EXETER CHIEFS are poised to win the race to land former England U20 second row Tom Price...

ROOM 101

THE HUDDERSFIELD RUFC HEAD COACH TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND GARETH LEWIS 1. Education...

Hepher: We must be more ruthless

EXETER head coach Ali Hepher had mixed emotions after his side’s bonus-point win. “There was some good stuff in there but...

Pennell grabs bonus on day to remember

By TOM BRADSHAW Passion: Chris Pennell shows his emotions after scoring his try Getting away: Tom O’Flaherty breaks through to score...

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Jennings pleads guilty to assaulting police officer

SALEwing Mark Jennings has been released on unconditional bail until March 28 after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer. Jennings...

Cost-cutting puts Sevens under threat

THE RFU may scrap the England 7s team in favour of a Great Britain side because of their financial problems. The...

Irate Carnegie players demand chairman out

By JON NEWCOMBE EXCLUSIVE YORKSHIRE Carnegie players called on chairman Dave Dockray to step down from his role at a highly-charged...

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Boyd: We took our foot off throat

NORTHAMPTON boss Chris Boyd blamed his team’s second half dip in performance rather than having four players sin binned. Boyd skirted...

Saints fans boo off ref after flood of yellows turn game

By ROB WILDMAN Jumping for joy: Harry Randall celebrates scoring for Bristol PICTURES: Getty Images On the run: Alex Moon makes...

Young: We should have seen game out

NEWCASTLE’S Dean Richards hailed his team’s second-half performance. He said: “We allowed them too much momentum in the first half and...

Connon last gasp kick gives Falcons wings

By PAUL SMITH Soaring: Sonatane Takulua scores Falcons’ second try PICTURES: Getty Images On the move: Josh Bassett of Wasps makes...

Gatland may be getting out of Wales just in time

THE way not to announce a major restructuring of your domestic game is when your national team is chasing one of...

Walkinshaw crusade looks doomed to fail

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE social media outburst from Ryan Walkinshaw about Premiership salary cap breaches is...

Injury layoff has been character building for Willis

By NEALE HARVEY Stronger: Jack Willis DETERMINED Wasps flanker Jack Willis aims to put his bid for a World Cup place...