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BUCS Super Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Favourites Exeter on top in BUCS play-off draw

By T0M JEFFREYS THE BUCS Super Rugby league season came to a typically chaotic climax this week, as the men’s play-off...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Andrews signs up at Sale

RUGBY SHORTS SALE have signed Sharks lock Hyron Andrews on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The 28-year-old...

By The Rugby Paper Team

World

/ 2 years ago

Joseph third player confirmed by Barbarian F.C. for Killik Cup encounter

Jonathan Joseph will pull on the famous black and white hooped jersey of Barbarian F.C. for the first time in his...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Redshaw ready to lead from the front

By PAUL REES Ben Redshaw trained with England during last year’s World Cup before he had made his Newcastle debut, already...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Fit-again Capstick looking for slice of the action

By MARK STEVENS Pizza boss Richard Capstick says he desperate for a slice of the action as Exeter ready themselves for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Smith’s drop of magic revives England

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham England.............................. 23pts Tries: Lawrence 4, Furbank 48, Earl 60 Conversions: Smith 61 Penalties: Ford 17 Drop...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Battling U20s still have a lot to learn

England U20s entertaining 32-32 draw with Ireland in Bath on Friday night was pure curate’s egg. The good part was that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Friendlies

/ 2 years ago

Bath get in the mood for restart

By JAMES EVANS Bath .................................. 59pts Tries: Reid 10, 35; Coetzee 13, Stewart 22, Wright 40, Richards 55, Gallagher 62, de...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

Players or gladiators? Why the game is struggling to find the right balance

Paul Rees reports on World Rugby's attempts to broaden the sport's appeal but can see problems ahead It has become an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Reid: We want to build new legacy

Jon Newcombe talks to Bath back rower Miles Reid who wants to see the glory days return, if only to keep...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League One

/ 2 years ago

Mulchrone is main man as super Sale impress

■By RICHARD ASHTON Rams .................. 19pts Tries: Rossiter 5, Hayman 22, Humberstone 71 Conversions: Honey 6, 72 Penalties: 0 Drop goals:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

BUCS Super Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Swansea spot in relegation play-off confirmed

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Another chaotic week of BUCS Super Rugby has left seven positions still uncertain heading into the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

U20 Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Mapletoft’s tyros hope to continue their Grand Slam quest

England U20s will hope to inflict Ireland’s first loss in the Six Nations since July 2021 and take a giant step...

By Ben Jaycock

Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

If England cut the errors, they will be in the game

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK ENGLAND will be disappointed with the result at Murrayfield and will look at the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 years ago

Don’t lose players in France

BANNING players seeking a secure financial future across the Channel is self-defeating. Argentina would not have a competitive team if they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick must stop delaying and rebuild

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WHEN Steve Borthwick took over from Eddie Jones as England head coach he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

/ 2 years ago

Furbank would be central to my team

An English upset against Ireland on Saturday is about as likely as Donald Trump losing his fake tangerine tan. However, witnessing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Every time my name is called out, I get excited

Jon Newcombe catches up with Northampton’s Sam Graham as the Saints look to keep hold of top spot in the Premiership...

By The Rugby Paper Team

News Extra

/ 2 years ago

Emanuel adds his knowhow for U18s

NEWS EXTRA WALES U18 face Scotland today ahead of the Six Na- tions festival which starts at the end of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

BUCS Super Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Exeter crowned with two rounds to play

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Exeter have been crowned BUCS Super Rugby league champions. Their 26-7 bonus point win over Cardiff...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Lads set for trip to France

ENGLAND U18s COACH Jonathan Pendlebury has selected a 24-man squad for England U18’s trip to Chalon-sur-Saône to play France on Saturday...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Van Graan banking on Russell to hit the target

By JON NEWCOMBE Johann van Graan has every faith that Finn Russell can transfer his goal-kicking form for Scotland to Bath...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Low degree of danger? This man is just lethal…

BRENDAN GALLAGHER There was a curious moment in the last minute at Murrayfield last night when a message suddenly flashed up...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby Europe Championship

/ 2 years ago

England’s Plan A is to run at Portugal

By PAUL REES PREVIEW...England A vs Portugal (Today. Kick-off 1pm, Welford Road) Steve Borthwick left Edinburgh after England’s clash against Scotland...

By The Rugby Paper Team

U20 Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Six-try Ireland go on rampage to blow Wales away

By SAM JACKSON Ireland U20 ................. 43pts Tries: Edogbo 18, Gavin 40, Walker 46, Sheahan 63, 67; O’Connor 74 Conversions: Murphy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 2 years ago

Ealing showed they are worthy

Ealing Trailfinders knew it was a big day and they gave it a proper lash. A single point behind Leicester with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Rugby’s stuck in the ice age. It needs to open up

Ben Jaycock talks to Freddie Burns about life in Japan and what he thinks the sport must do to attract the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Emanuel late show seals first title for Bath

ACADEMIES FINALS DAY ■ By TOM JEFFREYS BATH won the Premiership U18s Academy League in dramatic fashion thanks to some last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

England A told: Play what’s in front of you

By PAUL REES England A will not be a replica of the senior side when they face Portugal at Welford Road...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Tigers keen to make it a day to remember

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Ealing v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Trailfinders Sports Ground LEICESTER scrumhalf Tom Whiteley wants to give Hanro...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Short-term contract takes Grace to Bath

By SAM JACKSON Former Wales rugby league star Regan Grace has signed a short-term contract with Bath. The 27-year-old switched to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Borthwick is still in search of right mix

Paul Rees predicts a close encounter in the Calcutta Cup but sees Ireland winning another Grand Slam THE second round of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

My Life in Rugby

/ 2 years ago

To have played 41 times for Wales is a blessing

My Life in Rugby with Emyr Lewis - The former Wales, Llanelli & Cardiff No. 8 looks back on his career...

By The Rugby Paper Team

BUCS Super Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Defeat to Bath leaves Swansea in trouble

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS It's nearly crunch time in the BUCS Super Rugby and Round 15 of 18 this season...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Unbeaten Bath set for battle against the Saints

ACADEMIES ROUND-UP By TOM JEFFREYS NORTHAMPTON and Bath will face off in today’s final of the U18s Academy League at Kingsholm....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 2 years ago

Riley scores again as Wild Knights march on

Japan League One The gap between the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights and the rest is widening at the top of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Tuilagi, Martin and Cowan-Dickie return to England squad

Manu Tuilagi, George Martin and Luke Cowan-Dickie have all returned to the England squad in preparation for their round three match...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Anglo-Welsh league ‘depends on money’

By PAUL REES Premiership coaches have given their backing to Warren Gatland’s call for an Anglo-Welsh league – as long as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 2 years ago

Crusaders captain Heinz catches up with his old pals

By PAUL REES Willi Heinz led the Crusaders against Bristol at Ashton Gate on Friday night and used his week in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Russell: For me, that was a try at the end

Finn Russell felt Scotland were on the end of a wrong decision at the death of their defeat to France, but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

U20 Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Second half revival gives Scots hope

SIX NATIONS U20S 2024 By SAM JACKSON Scotland ........... 14pts Tries: Lock 52, Blyth-Lafferty 59 Conversions: Coates 53, 60 France................29pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

U20 Six Nations

/ 2 years ago

Battling England’s power is too much for Wales

By BEN JAYCOCK England ........................... 28pts Tries: Wills 10, McParland 15, Jones 29, Kirk 73 Conversion: Bellamy 74 Penalties: Taylor 45,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Crusaders make it tough for Bears as lively crowd enjoy fright night

FRIENDLIES By ROGER PANTING Bristol........................... 14pts Tries: Davies 27, Marmion 56 Conversions: MacGinty 27, 56 Crusaders.................... 31pts Tries: Springer 39, 51;...

By The Rugby Paper Team