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Straight down the Hatch for visitors!

By PAUL BOLTON Bournville.........22pts Clifton.................27pts CLIFTON gatecrashed Bournville’s party with a last-gasp winning try from replacement hooker Tom Hatch which decided...

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Returning from the ‘dead’ to play again

Jon Newcombe talks to Morgan MacRae, the Welsh hooker determined to resurrect his career HAVING gone into cardiac arrest and having...

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Court case that could define game’s future

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AS WE approach what could be a defining moment in the future...

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Young Guns: Harlequins back row Louis Schmid

BY BEN JAYCOCK Following in his father’s footsteps, Lucas Schmid took up rugby as early as three and after excelling at...

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‘Since the year dot, I have been involved with Saints’

My Life in Rugby with Lennie Newman - The former Northampton forward and team manager talks about his life in the...

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What’s in The Rugby Paper: 26/11/23

Following a consequential round of derby action in the Premiership, the league continues with four more reports and a preview in The...

By Nick Powell

Premiership Round Seven Preview

In the aftermath of an exhilarating round of derbies, where Bath narrowly triumphed over Bristol, Leicester Tigers revived their season by...

By Nick Powell

“We’re going to be an exciting team” – new winger McGhie on Tigers women

Leicester Tigers marked their Premiership Women’s Rugby debut at Welford Road last Sunday against last year’s finalists Exeter Chiefs with a...

By Nick Powell

Surgery rules Curry out of Six Nations

Tom Curry will miss the duration of the Six Nations due to a hip injury that will require surgery. Curry, 25,...

By Nick Powell

Series 3, Episode 17: Picking an England XV to win RWC 2027 and remembering 2003

The Rugby Paper Podcast is back with a bang! Post Rugby World Cup and on the anniversary of England‘s iconic Rugby...

By Nick Powell

Saracens confirm Earl will be available for Six Nations

Saracens have confirmed that Ben Earl will be available for the Six Nations despite suffering a knee injury in the build-up...

By Nick Powell

All Eyes on the Six Nations 2024

We’ve seen the Six Nations teams in action in France in the concluded Rugby World Cup, and based on form, it...

By Sam Emery

Police investigating racial abuse of Monye

Police are investigating Ugo Monye’s accusation of racist abuse by a supporter following an appearance he made as a pundit at...

By Nick Powell

Jasper Wiese: Commitment to Leicester Tigers Amid Speculation on Future

Leicester Tigers’ World Cup-winning forward, Jasper Wiese, is resolute in his dedication to the club, even as rumors swirl about his...

By Sam Emery

England’s Rugby Glory: Reliving Their Greatest World Cup Triumphs

England has a rich history in rugby, and their successes on the international stage have been nothing short of spectacular. One...

By Sam Emery

Legends of the Oval Ball: Top 21st Century Rugby Icons

Rugby is a sport that has been around for over 200 years, and it has produced some of the most iconic...

By Sam Emery

British Rugby Legends: Unveiling the Titans Who Shaped the Game

Rugby, a sport steeped in tradition and raw physicality, has a rich history in Britain. Over the years, countless individuals have...

By Sam Emery

Sweeney’s PGP plan facing big obstacles

By NICK CAIN The Championship’s unanimous rejection of the RFU’s plans to turn it into a ‘Premiership 2’ franchise league is...

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Baxter: Focus on all the good stuff

By PAUL REES Rob Baxter believes that the 15 per cent drop in Premiership attendances from last season, revealed by The...

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Underhill faces a fight for his place

By PAUL REES Back row is not one of England head coach Steve Borthwick’s problem positions in terms of competition for...

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Sale captain Curry enjoying return to the ‘hamster wheel’

By JON NEWCOMBE Now he is fit again and back on the “hamster wheel” of training, playing and recovering, everything in...

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Launchbury happy to be back where it all started

By PAUL REES Joe Launchbury has returned to the club where his career started, and nearly ended, 14 years ago. He...

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2025 Lions will be available for the whole tour

All players selected for the 2025 British and Irish Lions to Australia will be available for the whole tour thanks to...

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We keep pressing self-destruct button

It is high time English rugby with its huge resources, in both player and financial terms, ceased pressing the wretched self-destruct...

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Russell has the mastery to push Bath to the top

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Finn Russell is, with out a doubt, an ultra talented fly-half and the Scot...

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Lawrence shines on a night of spectacle

By TOM BRADSHAW Bath .....................................20pts Tries: Lawrence 16, Spencer 18 Conversions: Russell 17, 19 Penalties: Russell 12, 70 Bristol .................................19pts Tries:...

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Premiership

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Reed races away to steer Sale to the top

By LUKE JARMYN Sale .................................... 40pts Tries: Reed 10, 37; B Curry 28, R du Preez 31, S James 76, Roebuck...

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English Championship

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Welfare of rugby in England is at stake

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The Championship clubs are standing up to be counted by sticking an iron...

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Nick Cain

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The Tank who is adding weight to Bath’s attack

Thomas du Toit may not have featured in as many headlines as Finn Russell, but the South African prop has been...

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Nick Cain

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We can’t afford a weak Six Nations

There was a ray of sunshine for the Lions this week when their preparations for the 2025 tour of Australia were...

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Premiership

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Smith: I want to join Alex in England team

By JON NEWCOMBE Fin Smith dreams of pairing up with Alex Mitchell for both club and country in the not too...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

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Lyon put marker down for Itoje

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Lyon have emerged as a potential shock destination for England and Lions lock Maro Itoje,...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

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French pair to battle for Rees-Zammit

ON THE BLINDSIDE Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit is being lined up for a money-spinning move to France at the end of...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

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Boyce joins Rhinos

ON THE BLINDSIDE Former England U20 loosehead Lewis Boyce, who is now a free agent, has joined Super League club Leeds...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

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Hogg: Now is the time for young guns to shine

By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs’ young talent have had to bide their time but are now the focus of Rob Baxter‘s...

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Women's International

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Deacon has designs on top job…but not just yet

By BEN JAYCOCK Louis Deacon led England to the inaugural WXV 1 title in New Zealand and having had a taste...

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Premiership Women's Rugby

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Ward the star 17 weeks after giving birth

By MARK STEVENS Bristol ............... 48pts Tries: Atkin-Davies 4, 62; Bonner 10, Ward 14, Burgess 34, Murray 49, Sprague 64, Lovibond...

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Latest News

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Tigers have no fear ahead of giant Chiefs challenge

By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON PREVIEW... Leicester v Exeter Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road LEICESTER Tigers are poised for their inaugural appearance in...

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