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Dream Team

/ 1 year ago

Dream Team – Donovan O’Grady

DONOVAN O’GRADY, THE SWITZERLAND AND BLACKHEATH SCRUM-HALF WHO WORKS FOR THE RPA, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

‘I want to prove my worth to Bath’ – Ruaridh McConnochie

By Jon Newcombe Out-of-favour Bath winger Ruaridh McConnochie is hoping to use the Premiership Cup to lay down a challenge to...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Walker keen to drive Chinnor on

By CHRIS COLLYER CHAMPIONSHIP newsboys Chinnor made a promising start to their inaugural season in the second tier and despite being...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

‘Unmatched’- Ten unmissable player matchups in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

This weekend of the Autumn Nations Series almost entirely consists of fixtures that are expected to be decided by extremely fine margins, leading...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Wales vs Fiji – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports All eyes will be on the Principality Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Wales kick off their autumn...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Darcy Graham on the rampage to ignite Scotland

By Bryn Palmer Scotland ........................... 57pts Tries: Rowe 9, Graham 15, 18, 53, 62; Jones 21, 79; van der Merwe 72...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Doncaster let it slip as Sale come from behind

■By ANDREW SMITH Doncaster .........37pts Tries: Olowofela 33, 43; Wacokecoke 37, Currie 40, Veainu 65 Conversions: Bennett 33, 37, 40 Penalties:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Ospreys in charge as power pack call shots

■By ROGER PANTING Ospreys .............22pts Tries: Lake 4, Thomas 52, Parry 75 Conversions: O Williams 4, 75 Penalty: O Williams 60...

By The Rugby Paper Team

News Extra

/ 1 year ago

Saracens sign Swiel

SARACENS have signed versatile back Tim Swiel on a short-term deal to cover for the injured Louie Johnson. The 31-yearold, who...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

In The Rugby Paper this week

Elliot Daly has issued a rallying call to his England teammates to replicate the famous 2019 World Cup semi-final win next...

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United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Ospreys vs Edinburgh – United Rugby Championship Match Preview

By Peter Ryan The Ospreys will host Edinburgh at the iconic Brewery Field as the URC’s first block of games concludes...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland for Autumn Internationals

Sione Tuipulotu has been handed the Scotland captaincy for next month’s autumn series. Gregor Townsend has appointed the Glasgow centre to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Robbie Smith determined to be in contention for Scotland

By Paul Rees Robbie Smith’s patience paid off in the summer when he made his debut for Scotland and the Northampton...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Scottish stars prove their worth for Edinburgh

By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh .........27pts Tries: Van der Merwe 46, Schoeman 60, Graham 64, Ashman 79 Conversions: Thompson 47, 79 Penalties:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Stylish Sarries have model for success -Nick

On the charge: Nick Auterac in his Bath playing days nBy CHARLIE ELLIOTT FORMER Premiership prop Nick Auterac believes Saracens’ success...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Dramatic draw as Bath fight back

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS BATH and Hartpury wowed an 8,000 strong crowd at The Rec as BUCS Super Rugby capitalised...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Darcy Graham gets the ball rolling for Edinburgh

By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh ......38 Stormers ........... 7 Edinburgh earned a much-needed bonus-point win to kick-start their season after three straight...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Bulls have too much in reserve for Ospreys

By Simon Thomas Ospreys ............ 19pts Tries: Lake 27, Conbeer 54, Morris 79 Conversions: Edwards 55, Walsh 80 Bulls ..................29pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Double boost for the Dragons

Preview Dragons v Lions Today. 3.30pm THE Dragons are boosted by the return of Wales prop Leon Brown and back row...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Ospreys can do nothing to stop Munster taking charge

■By JOHN FALLON Munster ...........23pts Tries: McCarthy 1, Farrell 26, Nash 40, O’Donoghue 64. Penalty: Crowley 9 Ospreys .............. 0pts IRISH...

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United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Three defeats in a row for sorry Edinburgh

By BRYN PALMER Lions ................55 Edinburgh ......21 EDINBURGH suffered a savage mauling by a rampant Lions outfit to leave their ambitions...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Boffelli out ‘for months’

EDINBURGH will be without Argentina fullback Emiliano Boffelli for another long stint because of the recurrence of a back issue. Boffelli...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Met claim double bragging rights in Cardiff

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS THREE teams have maintained unbeaten runs after two games in the men’s competition while the inaugural...

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United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Sean Everitt: Accuracy is letting us down

By Phil Evans Bulls ................22 Edinburgh ....... 16 Jaco van der Walt put in a pivotal performance against his former side...

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United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Leinster take control to put Dragons in their place

By Simon Thomas Leinster ........... 34pts Tries: Conan 18, R Byrne 38, Deegan 47, J McCarthy 64, Larmour 69, King 81...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

South African influence on European Rugby

By Peter Ryan South Africa is a phenomenal rugby nation that is at the top of its game right now. Talent...

By Cam Stephens

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Emiliano Boffelli injury woes add to Edinburgh problems

By Bryn Palmer Edinburgh......... 31pts Tries: Schoeman 11, Van der Merwe 32, 65, Cherry 42, Scott 80 Conversions: Thompson 12, 43,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 1 year ago

Glasgow Warriors fall to Ulster’s late grab

By Rory Morrow Ulster ..............20 Glasgow..........19 Ulster struck late as substitute Dave Shanahan’s last-gasp try earned a dramatic win over the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 1 year ago

Injury blow to John Stevens mars trip for Cornish Pirates

By Rob Wildman Nottingham...... 18pts Tries: Clayton 21, Ecclesfield 80 Conversions: Arden 21 Penalties: Arden 18, 60 Cornish P ......... 24pts...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Students getting set for the big kick-off

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS BUCS Super Rugby returns on Wednesday with the Women’s National League absorbed into the BSR umbrella....

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Zach Mercer focused on job at Kingsholm

By Bryn Palmer Zach Mercer has brushed aside speculation over his future and insists Gloucester can hit the ground running when...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Classy Darcy wings in for Edinburgh on return from injury

■ By GARY STONE Edinburgh.........33pts Tries: Graham 6, Bradbury 31, Vellacott 38, Dodd 42, Cherry 53 Conversions: Thompson 31, 38, Healy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Bristol Bears Preview: We have a new sense of energy – Fitz Harding

Team-by-team guide by Paul Rees Bristol Bears Coach: Pat Lam Captain: Fitz Harding After Bristol lost at Connacht in January to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Leicester Tigers Season Preview: Michael Cheika looking to make his own piece of history

Leicester Tigers Season Preview Coach: Michael Cheika Captain: Julián Montoya The Tigers started last season with four defeats in five matches...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 1 year 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

/ 1 year 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

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Welsh regions facing another long, hard season to climb the URC mountain

Ben Jaycock and James Orpin report on the big moves as Siya Kolisi and Jordie Barrett prepare for their new clubs...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

URC SQUADS

Benetton Giosué Zilocchi, Ivan Nemer, Mirco Spagnolo, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Riccardo Genovese, Simone Ferrari, Thomas Gallo, Tiziano Pasquali, Bautista Bernasconi, Marco...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 1 year ago

With promotion back Ealing Trailfinders will be gunning for Championship glory

Ben Jaycock looks at who could challenge Ben Ward’s west London side as the season prepares to kick off next weekend...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Bristol Bears can win the Premiership says Steven Luatua

Steven Luatua believes Bristol can became the first West Country team to win the Premiership – if they start where they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Friendlies

/ 1 year 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

Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Six-try Scotland too good for Wales

Scotland ........40 Wales...............14 SCOTLAND cruised to a six-try victory in Edinburgh to make it back-to-back wins over Wales in 2024. Wales...

By The Rugby Paper Team