Champions Cup

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/ 4 years ago

Radradra and Piutau start on the Bristol bench for Champions Cup second leg with Sale Sharks

Semi Radradra and Charles Piutau will start on the bench again for Bristol in the crunch second leg of the Champions...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Promising Harlequins back-row Archie White signs new deal

Harlequins Academy graduate Archie White has signed a new undisclosed contract at The Stoop. The back-row forward has so far amassed...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

‘No decision to be made’ on futures of Semi Radradra and Charles Piutau, says Pat Lam

Pat Lam has played down speculation linking Bristol Bears' marquee players Semi Radradra and Charles Piutau with a move away from...

By Ben Redwood

Leicester Tigers lose in the Challenge Cup final

/ 4 years ago

Ellis Genge leads Leicester to historic first leg victory at Clermont

Leicester Tigers claimed a first leg away win at Clermont Auvergne to take a stride towards the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals....

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Ireland and Lions back row Seán O’Brien to retire at the end of the season

London Irish back row Seán O’Brien has announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 campaign. The Ireland...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Welsh regions aren’t at the races this season

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Dai Young was spot on this week when he said the regions should be thinking...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 4 years ago

Late try by Tietie secures vital win

By DARAGH SMALL Benetton ........17 Connacht ........21 CONNACHT arrested a run of terrible form to beat Benetton at Stadio Monigo. With...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Doris takes the honours as Leinster floor Munster

By DARAGH SMALL Munster ............19pts Tries: de Allende 63 Conversions: Carbery 64 Penalties: Carbery 13, 21, 28, 38 Leinster ............34pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Diamond wants Hill to lead his revolution from No.8

By PAUL REES STEVE Diamond has started his revolution at Worcester by signing two forwards and at least four more are...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Hardwick given his chance to impress

EXETER Chiefs have brought in former Leicester fly-half Tom Hardwick on a trial period. The Chiefs have registered the 23-year-old so...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Exeter bring in trialist Tom Hardwick

Exeter Chiefs have brought in former Leicester fly-half Tom Hardwick for a trial. The 23-year-old is a registered Chiefs player so...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Fit-again Townsend ready to fight for Chiefs jersey

By PAUL REES STU Townsend hopes a run of injuries is behind him as he looks to challenge the Maunder brothers...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 4 years ago

Sexton announces retirement plans

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has announced today he will retire at the end of the 2023 World Cup. Earlier today, the...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

One-club man Sharples bows out with no regrets

By PAUL REES CHARLIE Sharples retired last week as a rarity in the modern game. He was a one club man,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Woodburn relishing challenge of unfamiliar territory

By PAUL REES Motivated: Woodburn OLLY Woodburn is intent on making up for lost time after missing 24 matches because of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Six Nations

/ 4 years ago

Italy desperate for improvement to silence doubters

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Ireland v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Aviva Stadium Bright spark: Monty Ioane offers a threat out wide...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 4 years ago

Lemaitre puts his faith in Mignoni

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Toulon president Bernard Lemaitre pulled something of a recruitment rabbit out of his hat this week, as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Shane Williams

/ 4 years ago

Brilliant Basham is one reason to be cheerful

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Outstanding: Taine Basham scores PICTURE: Getty Images Must start: Ross Moriarty Let’s face it, that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Blue means yellow in Wayne’s world

PETER JACKSON WAYNE Barnes, admirably true to form, set a shining example of how referees ought to react when players confront...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Pirates help prop pair get chance in Europe

NEWS EXTRA By MIKE SINCLAIR JAMES Kenny and Patrick Schickerling, who began the season competing for Championship places in the Cornish...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Wasps miss out on qualification at Munster

Munster…………..45 Tries: Murray, Zebo (2), O’Donoghue, Loughman, R Scannell Cons: Healy (4), Crowley (2) Pens: Healy Wasps…………….7 Tries: Robson Cons: Atkinson...

By Ben Redwood

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Sale 49 – 10 Ospreys: Sale handsomely defeat depleted Ospreys

Sale Sharks............49 Tries: Roebuck 2, Reed, Ashman, D du Preez, Langdon, Metcalf Cons: MacGinty 4, R du Preez 3 Ospreys .................10 Try: Deaves Cons: Hawkins Pens: Hawkins A stellar...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Back row Barbeary ready to rumble

By PAUL REES ALFIE Barbeary endured a nightmare 2021 when most of his time was spent recovering from injury, but he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Leinster rout can devalue Euro Cup

COLIN BOAG Thrashing: Josh van der Flier evades the tackle of Josua Vici on his way to scoring Leinster’s ninth try...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Lam: Cup win is on if we’re ruthless

PAT Lam insists Bristol can be serious contenders for the Champions Cup if they improve their accuracy. The former Connacht coach...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Humiliation for Bath as Sexton spurs 10-try rout

By ADAM HATHAWAY Bath ......................7pts Try: Clark 33 Conversion: Bailey 34 Leinster ............64pts Tries: O’Brien 15, 36, 48, 76; Van der...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Lowry shows his class for Ulster

By JOHN FALLON Ulster..................34pts Tries: Herring 8, 39; Lowry 22, Vermeulen 50, Baloucoune 67 Conversions: Doak 40, 51, Burns 67 Penalties:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Hat-trick Alex looks ‘a must’ for Eddie

By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ........36pts Tries: Dombrandt 13, 42, 80; Jones 22, Taulani 27 Conversions: Allan 22, 28, 43; Smith 80...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Bundee’s out after his moan at referee

Preview Stade Francais v Connacht Today, Kick-off 1pm CONNACHT have qualified for the Champions Cup’s knockout stages for the first time...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Wasps take a French lesson in tackle law

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Munster v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Thomond Park WASPS have focused on the breakdown ahead of today’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Zebo in line for his first appearance in Europe since return

MUNSTER are already through and come kickoff will know exactly what they will require to secure third place in Pool B....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Sale know they must learn to turn screw

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Sale Sharks v Ospreys Today. Kick-off 1pm, AJ Bell Stadium GUS WARR says Sale Sharks are working...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Webb: We need to compete for the full 80 minutes

By STEFFAN THOMAS Veteran: Rhys Webb RHYS Webb has told his Ospreys side they must perform for the full 80 minutes...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Karaoke pair keen to put Saints in the mix

By JON NEWCOMBE Taking charge: Phil Dowson , who becomes Saints DoR next season, coaching the squad. PICTURES: Getty Images ANYONE...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Worcester want to take that step up in Europe

JONATHAN Thomas says it is “game on” as Worcester look to launch themselves up the Premiership table and qualify for the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 4 years ago

It’s time to rethink a British and Irish League

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST The best we can say for the United Rugby Championship is that the revamped tournament is having...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 years ago

Sanderson’s sights are on O’Flaherty

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SALE Sharks boss Alex Sanderson is on the lookout for a new winger this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Cadan commits to Harlequins

HARLEQUINS winger Cadan Murley has signed a long-term contract extension with the Premiership champions. The 22-year-old has scored 17 tries in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Patchell can spur Scarlets says Davies

By STEFFAN THOMAS RHYS Patchell’s return from a long-term injury can help take the Scarlets to another level says Jonathan Davies....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 years ago

Late Coombes try puts O’Mahony’s men through to knockout stages again

By TOM SHEEDY Castres ..............13pts Try: Larregain 27 Conversion: Botica 28 Penalties: Botica 54,66 Munster ............16pts Try: Coombes 77 Conversion: Crowley...

By The Rugby Paper Team