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Fly-half Smith fit to take on Wallabies

FLY-HALF Fin Smith starts for England having recovered from a calf injury. The 24-year-old, who has started England’s past five matches...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Weimann is keen to grab his chance

■By GARY FITZGERALD JONNY Weimann will be hoping the leg injury sustained in Friday’s win against Leicester is not too severe...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Exeter Chiefs 19-35 Bath: Job done! Johann van Graan’s side prove too strong for Chiefs

Bath’s youngsters make the most of their opportunity as they run in five tries to beat Exeter Chiefs in the Prem...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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We were miles off it, admits Wilson

EXETER assistant coach James Wilson admitted his side were “miles away” from the required standards as indiscipline condemned them to defeat....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Saracens 54-19 Newcastle Red Bulls: Sarries turn on the power and race home

Luke Davidson inspires Saracens to another big Premiership Cup victory, kicking 14 points as the hosts run in eight tries to...

By Gary Fitzgerald

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/ 1 day ago

Protectionism is not the answer for PWR

BRUISED and battered as we are by the relentless onslaught of social media – Faceblart, Instagrowl, TickyTacky and all the rest...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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At last, Red Bulls finding their feet

“IT’LL be better next season” is a familiar refrain in all under-performing corners of the sporting landscape: you even hear it...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Mear’s hat-trick puts Luctonians in charge

By BEN JAYCOCK Finishing in style: Will Callan goes over to score a try for Hinckley PICTURE: Gareth Callan National League...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

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YOUNG GUNS

LOLAWHITLEY EXETER CHIEFS LOCK/BACK ROW LOLA Whitley went from scoring 10 tries in her first rugby match to undergoing major reconstructive...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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One-match ban for Quins hooker Walker

NEWSEXTRA HARLEQUINS hooker Jack Walker has been suspended for one match after admitting to two dangerous tackles in last Saturday’s game...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Radley & Stowe hit the ground running

REPORT SCHOOLS ■By BEN JAYCOCK RADLEY College and Stowe School led Wednesday’s English schools results. Radley beat Reading Blue Coat in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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L’borough are too good for Hartpury

BUCS Super Rugby ■By BEN JAYCOCK On the charge: Ed Harvey carries for Loughborough PICTURE: BUCS Super Rugby LOUGHBOROUGH put an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Claudia Maloney-MacDonald touches down for England

Latest News

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USA 12-55 England: Nine-try Red Roses get back on track

Claudia Moloney-MacDonald crossed four times on her return to the starting XV, while Mia Venner and England’s replacements also impressed in...

By Ben Jaycock

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Baxter: We are making it too easy for our opponents

ROB BAXTER admitted Exeter are making life too easy for their opponents after seeing his side suffer a fourth defeat in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Harlequins celebrate in front of their fans.

Club Rugby

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Exeter Chiefs 28-31 Harlequins: Jason Gilmore insists Quins have got their belief back

Five tries secured a second successive league victory for Harlequins, with Jason Gilmore encouraged by the confidence and resilience his side...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Clarke on hand to make certain for Hinckley

National League Two West ■By BEN JAYCOCK Caught: Taunton’s Matt Whitlock on the attack against Cinderford PICTURE: Gary Brown BEN Clarke’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Finances looking good, say Prem bosses

EXTRA NEWS PREMIERSHIP Rugby’s financial year 2025 revenue has beaten initial forecasts by £7.8m, signaling a powerful financial turnaround for English...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Sam Dugdale keen to get the young Sale Sharks snapping in the Prem Cup

Sam Dugdale is relishing the chance to take on a leadership role with Sale Sharks’ youngsters in the Premiership Cup as...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Gabriel Ibitoye crashes through the defence to score for Bristol Bears

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Bristol Bears 20-7 Exeter Chiefs: Gabriel Ibitoye stars as Pat Lam’s side weather the storm

Gabriel Ibitoye delivered in the downpour with a try, a crucial turnover and a hand in the late score as Pat...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 weeks ago

Baxter lands Goedhals for Chiefs

EXETER have signed England-qualified forward Andre Goedhals from South African side Pumas on a deal that runs until the summer of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Boss Lam proud of Bristol’s evolution

PAT Lam hailed Bristol’s growing physicality and work-rate after his side overcame Exeter, insisting the Bears are developing the all-round game...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Freddie Thomas breaks through to score Gloucester’s first try

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Gloucester 23-5 Bath: Gutsy Cherry & Whites dig deep to thwart rivals

Bath dominated the forward battle but repeatedly failed to finish their chances, with Gloucester’s defence holding firm before Freddie Thomas and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 weeks ago

Great day at The Gardens

I READ with interest the comments of all your correspondents about the Northampton Saints v Bath game which I attended. I...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Elias leads Toulouse home

TOULOUSE had lost nine injured internationals before last Sunday’s match against Exeter. They lost a tenth, Rodrigue Neti, to a red...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sophie de Goede celebrates a second-half try for Canada against England

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Canada 31-22 England: Sophie de Goede leads the way as Red Roses lose again

Sophie de Goede’s hat-trick helped Canada seal a historic series win as England’s attacking struggles and defensive frailties were exposed again.

By Ben Jaycock

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Injury blow for Wyatt

EXETER back Tommy Wyatt could be out until December after injuring his ankle. The 26-year-old, who returned from a serious knee...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Canada’s Alysha Corrigan leaps into the arms of Taylor Perry as they celebrate their win over England

Latest News

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Canada 24-21 England: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ended by Maple Leafs

Canada stunned world champions England with a dramatic 24-21 victory in Toronto, as Shoshanah Seumanutafa’s late try ended the Red Roses’...

By Ben Jaycock

Leolin Zas celebrates after scoring a try for Stormers

Champions Cup

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Stormers 49-12 Bristol Bears: Likely lads give Pat Lam’s young side a lesson in finishing

Bristol Bears’ youthful side showed promise in Cape Town but paid for defensive lapses and missed chances as the Stormers ran...

By Adam Hathaway

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Heaney and Palmer put Pirates on right course

By MIKE SINCLAIR C Pirates .......... 48pts Tries: Heaney 20, 65; Palmer 31, 33; Bockenham 71, Becconsall 74, Poynton 79 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Llewelyn double guides Cinderford home

National League Two West By BEN JAYCOCK PICTURE: Andrew Hargreaves Back in action: Luctonian centre Lewis Parkes celebrated his return to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Tight-head Stockton signs up for Raiders

NEWSEXTRA GUERNSEY Raiders have added young tight-head Bryce Stockton to their squad. He previously made several appearances for National Two East...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Chiefs left with little support

AFTER last Sunday’s lonely experience, Exeter could have done worse than spent the week immersed in a book written by American...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Hartpury maintain perfect start to season

By BEN JAYCOCK TABLE-toppers Hartpury stayed perfect, Nottingham got off the mark and Bath ended Exeter’s unbeaten start on Wednesday at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Gondwe keeps Saracens on top

PWR CUP ROUNDUP By BEN JAYCOCK AKINA Gondwe scored twice as Saracens finished top of Pool A to secure a home...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 weeks ago

Anthony Watson: Bath can go far in Champions Cup if Finn Russell stays fit

Anthony Watson has backed Bath to challenge for Champions Cup glory this season but believes keeping Finn Russell fit will be...

By Adam Hathaway

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls: Dan McFarland demands greater physicality and connection

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland believes there is much more to come from his side as they chase a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Referee Angus Gardner speaks with his assistant referee Paul Williams

Chris Hewett

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Chris Hewett: If refs can’t agree, where does that leave all of us?

Chris Hewett questions rugby’s increasingly complicated laws and the lack of consistency among referees, warning that confusion could undermine the sport’s...

By Chris Hewett