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Ellie Kildunne gets the first try for England

England 33-13 Canada: Red Roses’ power is the key to glory

In front of a world record crowd for a women’s match of 81,885, England swept Canada aside to claim their first...

By Ben Jaycock

Ollie Lawrence playing against Quins on Friday night

Jeremy Guscott: Bath are looking good as the bunfight begins

Bath started the defence of their Prem title with a bang by scoring seven tries against Harlequins at The Stoop on...

By Jeremy Guscott

Bristol Bears v Leicester Tigers: Centurion Fitz Harding aiming for a big start

Fitz Harding will make his 100th Bristol appearance today and captain the side for the 50th time as the Bears look...

By Ben Jaycock

Bristol Bears v Leicester Tigers: We’ll all be out to impress the new boss, says Jack van Poortvliet

Jack van Poortvliet is convinced Geoff Parling will make the Tigers roar even louder in their fierce desire to win more...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Fricker flying with Eagles

ON the steep scale of long haul hikes, Toby Fricker’s from a valley in Gwent to the Rocky Mountains takes some...

By The Rugby Paper Team

DREAM TEAM

SYD BLACKMORE, THE FORMER BATH, WALES U20S, CORNISH PIRATES AND NOW AMPTHILL BLINDSIDE FLANKER SELECTS THE BEST XV PLAYERS HE HAS...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women’s World Cup final preview: Abbie Ward driven by daughter Hallie as England chase glory

Abbie Ward says her young daughter has given her the “extra boost” to go out and win Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women’s World Cup final preview: England’s Lark Atkin-Davies on swapping teaching for rugby

Lark Atkin-Davies joked that running out at a sold-out Allianz Stadium at the Rugby World Cup final would be child’s play...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ollie Lawrence back in running for England ahead of autumn Tests

Ollie Lawrence returned to the England fold this week for a three-day training camp after six months out with an Achilles...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Ellie Kildunne breaks through to score England’s fourth try

England 35-17 France: Imposing Red Roses make no mistake

England’s Red Roses will contest their seventh straight Women’s Rugby World Cup final following an Ellie Kildunne-inspired win over France.

By The Rugby Paper Team

DREAM TEAM

WILL OWEN, THE CLIFTON AND FORMER DRAGONS, ROTHERHAM, DONCASTER AND COVENTRY CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rees-Zammit has mixed night on return to Kingsholm

■By ROGER PANTING Gloucester .... 24pts Tries: W Knight 3, M Knight 57, Davies 62, Caven 73 Conversions: Barton 57, 62...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Talking the talk: Prem looking to drive growth

League rugby returns this week, on a Thursday to avoid a clash with the Women’s World Cup Final, in a sign...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Prem preview: Johann van Graan knows that Bath need to reset

The champions start the defence of their title at Harlequins but they will be without their Scotland outside-half Finn Russell who,...

By Paul Rees

Louis Rees-Zammit playing for Bristol last week

Prem preview: Louis Rees-Zammit will take centre-stage for Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears may have one of the smallest squads in the Prem, but they pulled off arguably the signing of the...

By Paul Rees

Prem preview: Exeter Chiefs looking to get back on the right track

There is a mood of cautious optimism at Sandy Park after a season which started badly and ended with long-serving coaches...

By Paul Rees

Prem preview: Tomos Williams honoured to have Gloucester captaincy

Gloucester just missed out on the play-offs last season after honing an attacking game that took them up the table but...

By Paul Rees

Prem preview: Clarity in attack is key for Harlequins, says Nick Evans

Harlequins have focused on resilience in preseason training after poor finishes dampened their last three league campaigns.

By Paul Rees

Prem preview: Leicester Tigers’ Geoff Parling sets sights on the long term

It will be a strange start to the campaign for Leicester Tigers with the names Dan Cole and Ben Youngs missing...

By Paul Rees

Prem preview: Newcastle Red Bulls want to be world-beaters

Newcastle have spent the decade looking inwards, cutting costs to remain afloat, but the summer takeover by Red Bull has given...

By Paul Rees

Prem preview: Northampton Saints aiming to get back in old routine

Northampton's lowly league position last season after winning the title in 2024 was less of a crash landing than an underpowered...

By Paul Rees

Prem preview: Owen Farrell back home at Saracens and ready to roar

Saracens started this month in the heat of Durban, training with and playing against the Sharks.

By Paul Rees

Ioane aims to light up Leinster

Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the 16-team URC season and highlights the players who will be out to make a difference...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Weekend Talking Points: Women’s World Cup semi-finals set to bring drama

It’s a blockbuster weekend across the global rugby landscape, with major storylines unfolding in both the international and domestic arenas. From...

By Charlie Elliott

England: Red Roses urged to hit heights

Hooker Amy Cokayne has urged England to live up to their favourites billing as the World Cup heads into its business...

By Adam Hathaway

Lewis Ludlow is still a key player for Gloucester – George Skivington

Lewis Ludlow will remain a central figure for Gloucester despite being replaced as captain after five years in charge.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Lloyd’s delighted to be back at Cardiff

By SIMON THOMAS AFTER spells in the west country and west Wales, Ioan Lloyd is back home and relishing the experience....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Canada sweep Aussies aside to set up NZ showdown

By MILLY McEVOY Canada ................46pts Tries: Hogan-Rochester 3, Corrigan 14, 21; de Goede 18, Hunt 38, Forteza 50, Paquin 77 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Aldcroft returns to lead from the front

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... England v Scotland Today. Kick-off 4pm, Ashton Gate, Bristol ENGLAND captain Zoe Aldcroft returns to start today’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Catherine Spencer: Now it’s time for teams to cut loose

At the mid-point of this incredible World Cup we can switch off the Ilona Maher show, we can say a fond...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Lam likes what he sees on LRZ debut

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale ..................................24pts Tries: O’Flaherty 29, Jibulu 51, Hanson 55, Davies 75 Conversions: Curtis 52, 56 Bristol ...............................15pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Naulago added to Worcester firepower

WORCESTER Warriors have completed the signings of five new players including winger Siva Naulago. Naulago, 34, is also joined by Tom...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, September 14, 2025 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Featured

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Rugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: All Blacks top The Rugby Championship after beating Springboks in Thriller

Rugby fans were treated to another action-packed week, with excitement both on and off the field sparking plenty of conversation online.

By Charlie Elliott

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Matthews ensures England cover the cracks

■ By BEN JAYCOCK England ...............................47pts Tries: Breach 8, Ward 32, Kabeya 38, 44; Clifford 53, 58; Bern 65 Conversions: Harrison...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

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Fiji too good for Samoa as they look to retain Pacific Nations Cup crown

Fiji underlined their tournament dominance with a commanding 29-15 victory over Samoa in Rotorua, securing back-to-back wins and tightening their grip...

By Ben Jaycock

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Bath looking to defend Prem Rugby Cup title in Premiership-only contest

The Premiership Rugby Cup kicks off next weekend, with holders Bath aiming to defend their title in a restructured format that...

By Ben Jaycock

National League One

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Johnston puts the boot into visitors

Rosslyn Park..........45 Dings Crusaders... 10 By LUKE JARMYN EX-Harlequins fly-half Bill Johnston mastered the south-west London wind to perfection, kicking five...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Saracens begin cup defence with impressive win over Lightning

NEWS EXTRA REIGNING PWR Cup champions Saracens flexed their muscles with a nine-try 59-14 victory over Loughborough Lightning yesterday. Saracens struck...

By The Rugby Paper Team