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Letters

/ 2 years ago

With promotion, clubs might invest

IN The Rugby Paper’s letters page (Sept 29), Neil Edwards describes how Championship clubs’ crowds are too low to allow serious...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Leicester Tigers too strong for floundering Newcastle Falcons

By Brendan Gallagher Newcastle Falcons ........ 10pts Try: Chick 51 Conversion: Grayson 52 Penalty: Grayson 7 Leicester Tigers ............ 42pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Unfair restrictions to block promotion

ROTTEN Borough’ politics have turned English rugby’s once showcase top league into one which is showing signs of serious decay. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Cambridge make it tough for Coventry

By STEVE Cambridge ....... 19pts Tries: Lennon 12, Adams 63, Jones 77 Conversions: Grimoldby 64, 78 Coventry ...........36pts Tries: Hutler 1,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Cov’s easy win over Bedford no surprise to Rae

By PAUL SMITH COVENTRY head coach Alex Rae said last weekend’s 45-7 demolition of old rivals Bedford Blues came as no...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Jimmy Martin flies in to make certain for Coventry

By Paul Smith Coventry ........................... 45pts Tries: Kvesic 2, Martin 13, 18; Hinkley 26, Penalty 48, Hutler 68, 78 Conversions: Richman...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

John Barnes knows he’s on a tough road with Hartpury

By Ben Jaycock Hartpury have improved year on year since joining the Championship but director of rugby John Barnes says they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Balding thinking big as Moseley set sights on Championship

By CIARA FEARN FOLLOWING a strong showing last season, Birmingham Moseley have made a fast start this term and have their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 years ago

Dream Team – Jake Sharp

JAKE SHARP, THE FORMER SARACENS, BEDFORD, LONDON SCOTTISH & COVENTRY FLY-HALF, WHO IS NOW TRANSITION MANAGER FOR NORTHAMPTON SAINTS, CHOOSES THE...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Once again, the RFU is failing second tier

By Nick Cain READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK A new English season starts this weekend with strife and frustration in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Rugby Rivalries that don’t stand the test of time

Rugby Matters by Brendan Gallagher - A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Eyes down all you pub quiz...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Matt Kvesic finds his feet to make it easy for Coventry

By Paul Smith London Scots .. 19pts Tries: Mpiko 60, Ferdinand 78, 80 Conversions: Sheppard 60, Lloyd-Seed 78 Coventry .......... 45pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Will Maisey pulls the strings to set Bedford Blues on right road

By Andy Hastings Bedford B ........ 45pts Tries: James 3, Worley 17, 23; James 36, Le Bourgeois 58, Cousins 79 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Vilikesa Nairau leads the charge in Coventry’s power pack

By Tom Riley Coventry .......... 45pts Tries: Anstey 17, Ball 21, Nairau 28, Kvesic 34, Ma’asi 37, Opoku 76, Lane 80...

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Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Newcastle Falcons Season Preview: Steve Diamond puts his faith in team bonding sessions

Newcastle Falcons Season Preview Coach: Steve Diamond Captain: Callum Chick Steve Diamond opted for team bonding rather than a raft of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Northampton Saints Fullback George Furbank

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Northampton Saints Season Preview: George Furbank in charge as Saints bid for repeat

Northampton Saints Season Preview Coach: Phil Dowson Captain: George Furbank Last season’s title winning success at Northampton was no fluke. It...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Saracens Season Preview: We want to create our own dynasty, says Ben Earl

Saracens Season Preview Coach: Mark McCall Captain: Maro Itoje Saracens will start life without Owen Farrell and the Vunipola brothers at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

CHAMPIONSHIP SQUADS

Ampthill Sam Asotasi, Tomas Bacon, Josh Barton, Joe Bercis, Syd Blackmore, Charlie Bracken, Ben Chapman, Beck Cutting, Ollie Dawkins, Cai Devine,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Kieran Wilkinson, Newcastle Falcons to channel Jonny Wilkinson

Newcastle fans haven’t had much to smile about in recent years, but the sight of a Wilkinson at 10 will remind...

By Jon Newcombe

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Do nothing and another Prem team will collapse

THE game of rugby football in England hangs by a thread. The Rugby Football Union depends on the Premiership to provide...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Ben Youngs on way back as Leicester Tigers show class

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester .......... 31pts Tries: Liebenberg 17, 37; Clare 46, Bassett 68, Wand 80 Conversions: Volavola 17, 46, Whiteley...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Friendlies

/ 2 years ago

Nayacalevu shows he’s going to be real deal

By Peter Murdock Sale Sharks ………………… 40pts Tries: Curry 2, Nayacalevu 8, 36; R du Preez 28, Quirke 60, Van Rhyn...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

For me, you have to go out to play good rugby and enjoy yourself

Q&A As he approaches his 20th season as director of rugby at Bedford Blues, Mike Rayer chats to Jon Newcombe about...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, September 8, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Relentless Tigers run in six as Cheika era starts in style

■ By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers .............38pts Tries: Bassett 5, Clare 20, Cracknell 30, Williams 36, Hassell-Collins 68, Myall 75 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

All-action Malolo leads way for Samoa

PACIFIC NATIONS CUP ■ By JON NEWCOMBE MOANA Pasifika hooker Sama Malolo stole the show as Samoa all but confirmed their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Players need clear pathway to develop

Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Matt Price, below, head coach at Bournville RFC Happy days: Try scorer...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 years ago

Clubs should be in Premiership Cup

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk SPEAKING as a Coventry...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Coventry are quick to get in the swing

COVENTRY reclaimed the Harry Walker Memorial Trophy with a nine-try demolition against Birmingham Moseley.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Saints are ready to open new chapter

Paul Rees reports on how things are changing at Franklin's Gardens ahead of the new season Northampton's early season form gave...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Rae: Good to see promotion back

By BEN JAYCOCK WITH promotion a realistic possibility for Championship clubs heading into the new season it has created renewed excitement...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Northampton given tough route in cup

PREMIERSHIP champions Northampton have been drawn alongside big rivals Leicester, Coventry and Nottingham in pool two of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Matt Gallagher Foundation: Charity cricket match entertains

Bumper crowds supported a charity all-star cricket match between The Matt Gallagher Foundation and Knowle & Dorridge Cricket Club last week.

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Coventry face rivals Birmingham Moseley in first pre-season game

Coventry are only a week out from their first pre-season game against Birmingham Moseley and the pulse is starting to quicken.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Halliday: I’m proud of united approach

EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE SIMON Halliday has left his role as chairman of the Championship Clubs’ board both proud and frustrated...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Matthews stepping into Pellegrini shoes

By BEN JAYCOCK REPLACING World Cup star Pat Pellegrini could be perceived as a daunting prospect but Coventry new signing Tommy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Tonga’s Pat Pellegrini quits Coventry for Super Rugby

Coventry's Premiership promotion bid has been dealt a blow with star man Pat Pellegrini leaving to join Super Rugby’s Moana Pasifika.

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Cambridge and Chinnor ruled out of Premiership Cup

Last year’s bottom Championship side Cambridge and newly promoted Chinnor are to be excluded from the 2024/25 Premiership Cup.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Ex-Leicester Tigers centre Guy Porter retires at 27

Former Leicester Tigers and England centre Guy Porter has retired from rugby at the age of 27 after suffering issues around...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Fijian speedster leading the way

Ben Jaycock reports on the comings and goings in England’s second tier ahead of the new season which kicks off next...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Promotion on the agenda as Chinnor move to next level

CHAMPIONSHIP ■ By BEN JAYCOCK Top dogs: Ealing Trailfinders celebrate winning the Championship last season PICTURE: Nick Phipps CHINNOR’S promotion to...

By The Rugby Paper Team