Challenge Cup

Latest News

/ 12 months ago

From Roman Roads to Rugby Fields: The Enduring Legacy of Cowbridge RFC

By Pete Ryan “Not the best place, but there’s diamonds in the mud.” Gerry Cinnamon’s lyrics capture the muddy, uncertain Welsh...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 12 months ago

Vaea Fifita’s commanding presence has Scarlets pushing for URC play-off spot

By Peter Ryan It has been a grim season for Welsh rugby this year. From poor performances on the international stage...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Bristol Bears 36-14 Bath: A win but Bears still facing an uphill task

By Paul Rees Bristol Bears ................... 36pts Tries: Ibitoye 26, Lane 30, Oghre 40, Harding 43, Capon 76, Mata 79 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Pat Lam hoping Bristol Bears’ Big Day Out will be the first of many

Pat Lam expects Bristol’s Big Day Out in Cardiff yesterday to be the first of many. More than 51,000 fans bought...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Player dies after horrific accident

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN PICTURE: Getty Images TO steal a football quote attributed to a former pope, “Among all the unimportant...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

/ 1 year ago

Go with your boy for the British and Irish Lions, Lawrence Dallaglio tells Andy Farrell

By Gary Fitzgerald Lawrence Dallaglio insists Andy Farrell must take a punt on his “Test match animal” son and pass him...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Christian Wade will be a hit at Wigan Warriors – Andy Powell

By Ross Heppenstall Andy Powell’s time at Wigan Warriors was, by his own admission, no great success, but he has backed...

By The Rugby Paper Team

/ 1 year ago

Edinburgh 24 – 39 Bath: Bath’s final push too much for Edinburgh in Challenge Cup semi-final

By Roger Panting Edinburgh .......................24 Tries: Tuipulotu 18, Penalty 42, Price 64 Conversions: Thompson 19, 65 Penalty: Thompson 37 Bath .....................................

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

We are delighted to make Challenge Cup final, says Johann van Graan

Bath boss Johann van Graan was delighted to secure a place in the final at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. He said: “We...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 1 year ago

Farrell’s chance to impress dad

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Lyon v Racing 92 Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, Matmut Stadium de Gerland Man in charge: Owen Farrell captains...

By Ben Jaycock

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals: Fixtures, Where to Watch and Previews

European rugby is well and truly back, with the semi-finals of both major competitions in continental rugby taking place over the...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Johann van Graan targets a double top finish for Bath

By Jon Newcombe Johann van Graan insists there won’t be any let-up in Bath’s bid to win the European Challenge Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

We’ll use whole squad, says Bath boss Johann van Graan

Bath boss Johann van Graan intends to use his mighty squad to the full as they look to add another two...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Premiership: Leaders Bath pushed hard by resolute Exeter Chiefs

Exeter ................................ 24pts Tries: Yeandle 19, Brown-Bampoe 48, 58 Conversions: Slade 20, 49, 59 Penalty: Slade 5 Bath .................................... 26pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Sunday Round Up: Bath still on for treble after West Country demolition

By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

By Charlie Elliott

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

West Country derby is the best – Jordan

■ By PAUL REES Hard man: Cam Jordan in action for Gloucester PICTURE: Alamy CAM Jordan thought that the East Midlands...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 1 year ago

Challenge Cup: Racing 92 too strong for battling Connacht

By John Fallon Connacht ..........40pts Tries: Aki 3, Prendergast 9, 30, Penalty 13, Murphy 73, Forde 79 Conversions: Hanrahan 4, 10,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

On the attack: Lyon’s Ethan Dumortier, Inset, Dan Edwards PICTURES: Getty Images

Challenge Cup

/ 1 year ago

Ospreys 18-20 Lyon: It’s heartbreak for Ospreys as Dan Edwards sends kick wide

Dan Edwards missed a touchline conversion to end Ospreys’ hopes of reaching their first ever European semi-final on a frustrating night...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 1 year ago

Challenge Cup: Edinburgh hold their nerve to fight off late Bulls revival

By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh ........ 34pts Tries: Lang 3, 24 Bradbury 13, Gilchrist 42 Conversions: Thompson 4, 14, 25, 43 Penalties:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Return: Gareth Anscombe makes his first Gloucester appearance since January PICTURES: Getty Images

Challenge Cup

/ 1 year ago

Bath v Gloucester preview: Cherry and Whites go to Somerset ‘fully loaded’

A year ago George Skivington prioritised the cup competitions with Gloucester in the bottom two of the Premiership, but he has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 1 year ago

Dream Team – Matt Sturgess

MATT STURGESS THE SEDGLEY PARK AND FORMER SALE SHARKS, SALE FC & FYLDE SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 1 year ago

Young Guns – Rhys Beeckmans

By Ben Jaycock Rhys Beeckmans is feeling confident and relaxed in Newcastle Falcons’ setup as he targets further first-team action. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Ospreys set for Scarlets repeat

Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Ospreys v Scarlets Today. 5.30pm OSPREYS head coach Mark Jones has rung the changes for the last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Challenge Cup: Cardiff have no answers as Connacht charge home

By John Fallon Connacht .........35pts Tries: Devine 2, Jansen 40, Treacy 41, Bolton 66, Boyle 76 Conversions: Hanrahan 3, 40, 42;...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 1 year ago

Challenge Cup: Gloucester stay strong to set up Bath clash

By Gary Fitzgerald Montpellier ..... 17pts Tries: Bouthier 4, Reus 10 Conversions: Reus 5, 11 Penalty: Reus 40 Gloucester ...... 24pts...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Pau 24-49 Bath: Premiership’s table-toppers book Challenge Cup quarter-final spot

By Ben Jaycock Pau ....................... 24pts Tries: Tuipulotu 27, Brau Boirie 62, 69 Conversions: Desperes 28, 62, 69 Penalty: Dsperes 20...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Challenge Cup: Bulls travel well to beat rotated Bayonne side

Jake White’s Bulls overcame a hostile crowd in Bayonne to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Leading 15-8...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 1 year ago

Challenge Cup: Edinburgh battle it out against Lions to book quarter-final spot

Edinburgh avenged their 55-21 humiliation in Johannesburg back in October to book their place in the last eight. Sean Everitt’s side...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

I’ve still got a good few years left in me, promises Francois van Wyk

By Jon Newcombe Francois van Wyk is revelling being around world-class players and feels moving to Bath has given him a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Bath 47-28 Harlequins: Bath give Quins a lesson in finishing

By Brendan Gallagher Bath .................................... 47pts Tries: Cokanasiga 3, Hill 8, Molony 19, Muir 21, 37; Ojomoh 52, van Wyk 64...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Callum Sheedy shocked by the negativity in Welsh Rugby

By Simon Thomas Callum Sheedy says he has been shocked by the negativity surrounding Welsh rugby since heading back across the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Bath vs Gloucester: Seb Atkinson keen to get it right against Bath

By Jon Newcombe PREVIEW... Bath v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Recreation Ground Seb Atkinson says Gloucester will look to take inspiration...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Prem Rugby Cup Final Preview: Ruaridh McConnochie’s on a mission

By Jon Newcombe Match Preview – Exeter v Bath Ruaridh McConnochie insists Bath will be winners this weekend even if they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Liam Belcher: Cardiff are heading in the right direction

By Simon Thomas By his own admission, it’s been a nightmare season for Liam Belcher so far, but now the Cardiff...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Santi Carreras will be fighting for Gloucester until the end, insists Trevor Woodman

By Gary Fitzgerald Santiago Carreras may be about to wave adios to Kingsholm but he will certainly not be “downing tools”....

By Gary Fitzgerald

Welsh Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Cross Keys set up Ponty clash

Premiership Cup round-up ■By CARL FIELD CROSS Keys will once again lock horns with Pontypridd with silverware on the line at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Size isn’t everything, insists Tom Bowen

By Simon Thomas Tom Bowen is aiming to follow in the side-stepping footsteps of his heroes Shane Williams and Cheslin Kolbe...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Top Five Strangest Endings in Rugby History

By Charlie Elliott Over the weekend, Major League Rugby’s opener between Miami Sharks and Old Glory DC went viral following the...

By Charlie Elliott

Features

/ 1 year ago

Josh McNally – Too tall to be a pilot, I found lift-off in rugby

Jon Newcombe talks to Josh McNally who says that, without the RAF, he would not have achieved anything in the game...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 1 year ago

I’m enjoying the challenge with Falcons – Dickens

■By PAUL REES No regrets: Alan Dickens is part of the Newcastle coaching staff NEWCASTLE may be bottom of the Premiership...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Charging Bulls dominate Stade Francais to book their Challenge Cup spot

By Ben Jaycock Bulls..................... 48pts Tries: Penalty 3, Williams 13, Papier 18, Vermaak 27, Louw 39, Chamberlain 47, Hanekom 51 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 1 year ago

First-half blitz sets Scarlets on their way to Challenge Cup knockouts

By Roger Panting Scarlets ...........38pts Tries: Macleod 7, 22; Murray 26, Davies 32, Rogers 37, Van der Merwe 51 Conversions: Lloyd...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 1 year ago

Montpellier turn power on to finish in top spot

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle ........................... 7pts Tries: Hearle 32 Conversions: Wilkinson 33 Montpellier...................... 26pts Tries: Bernadet 1, Serfontein 46, Akrab 59,...

By The Rugby Paper Team