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Rugby World Cup 2027: James Ramm sets his sights on making the Australia squad

James Ramm is returning to Australia at the end of the season after four years with Northampton Saints to put himself...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Ospreys sign up Aussie centre Foketi

■By SAM JACKSON OSPREYS have signed Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi from Super Rugby finalists Chiefs, joining former Australia captain and flanker...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Gloucester-Hartpury vs Trailfinders: Barney Maddison’s side look to upset the champions

Table toppers Gloucester-Hartpury will look to put recent setbacks behind them when they host Trailfinders today in their PWR semi-final at...

By Ben Jaycock

Saracens back row Marlie Packer, left, on the attack

Club Rugby

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Saracens vs Exeter Chiefs: Marlie Packer wants to leave on a high

Marlie Packer could be playing her final Saracens game today as they host Exeter Chiefs in the last four at the...

By Ben Jaycock

Columnists

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Nick Cain: Super Northampton Saints at their swashbuckling best

Justice was done at a packed Franklin’s Gardens on Friday night when Northampton, the best team in the league over the...

By Nick Cain

Latest News

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Charlie Simmonds puts illness behind him to lift Siam Cup for Guernsey

Charlie Simmonds has enjoyed plenty of memorable moments in a Guernsey Raiders shirt, but few can match helping the island reclaim...

By Chris Collyer

Peter Jackson

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Fijian lock shows how to finish in style

THE botched contract deal which gave James Lowe a yen for joining Suntory Goliath instead of staying in Ireland on a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26

Welcome to the final update of this season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby, covering the eight day period between Sunday 31st May 2026...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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By The Rugby Paper Team

Top 14

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Rising Toulouse star injured again

LESS than a month ago, France full-back Pauline Barrat was named breakthrough player of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations. Last weekend,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

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McKenzie leads Chiefs home

By BEN JAYCOCK CRUSADERS missed out on the final for just the second time in nine years after falling victims to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

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Hurricanes make final move

By WILLIAM BULL Fast start: Cam Roigard breaks to set up the opening try for Jordie Barrett Barrett 3, Kirifi 14,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round 14 summary: Pampas seal home semi-final as play-off line-up confirmed

In Round 14 of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas season, Pampas ensured they will play their semi-final in Buenos Aires with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Harlequins skipper Alex Dombrandt keen to prove his worth for England

It has been a taxing season for Alex Dombrandt with Harlequins languishing near the bottom of the Premiership and the No.8...

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Sale Sharks are looking for some French tips

Alex Sanderson plans for a makeover at Sale Sharks over the summer will take him to French champions Toulouse.

By Paul Rees

Latest News

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Farrell to stay with Ireland until 2031

■By SAM JACKSON “What excites me most is the increasing strength and investment in pathways and the quality of talent coming...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Exeter winger has face surgery

EXETER Chiefs winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is a major doubt for England’s summer Tests after having surgery for a facial injury. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Captain Matt Kvesic and his Worcester players lift the Elior Champ Rugby trophy

Club Rugby

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Worcester Warriors boss Matt Everard says Champ triumph is “as special as it gets”

Worcester Warriors completed one of rugby’s great resurrection stories with a 27-14 victory over Bedford Blues at Goldington Road last Sunday...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Matias Alemanno heads list of Gloucester departures

Argentina lock Matias Alemanno will leave Gloucester this summer along with another 11 other first players.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

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Unlike other teams, Sale haven’t evolved

WATCHING Sale race to a 35-10 lead at half-time against Newcastle last week there was always a sense, even evidence based...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 2 months ago

What a day! Come On You Warriors…

Party time: Worcester Warriors celebrate their stunning victory PICTURE: Alamy I MUST admit that Paul Sheehan’s letter last week in The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Roger Spurrell lifts the John Player Cup in 1985

Columnists

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Jeremy Guscott: The rise of Bath is down to Roger Spurrell

The respect and affection for Roger Spurrell that has poured out since it was announced the inspirational former Bath captain and...

By Jeremy Guscott

Latest News

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Russell will be ready for Exeter clash, says van Graan

BATH expect Finn Russell to be available for Saturday’s play-off against Exeter at the Rec. The Scotland and Lions outside-half has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Exeter Chiefs 32-12 Saracens: Rob Baxter’s side march on as Henry Slade leads the way

When two tribes go to war - a point is all that you can score. For years, Exeter and Saracens have...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Sale Sharks 38-17 Bristol Bears: Alex Sanderson’s men enjoy a taste of what may lie ahead

Goodness knows it has been a season to forget for Sale Sharks, but this was a final-day victory to savour as...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Cameron Anderson celebrates as he scores for Harlequins

Club Rugby

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Harlequins 38-31 Northampton Saints: Tom Lawday snatches it at the last for Quins

Phil Dowson fixed his attention on a mouth-watering East Midlands play-off battle for a place in the Premiership Final after seeing...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Club Rugby

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Gloucester 54-21 Newcastle Red Bulls: Ben Redshaw makes it a Champions finale

Former Falcon, Ben Redshaw, scored a hat-trick of tries as Gloucester comfortably earned a European Champions Cup spot by securing an...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Jones praises players for effort

IT was head coach Stephen Jones’ final game in charge of Newcastle as their season ended with only two wins in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Leinster 20-11 Stormers: Tempers flare as Leo Cullen’s side battle to get over the line

Leinster booked their place in a second successive United Rugby Championship final after edging out the Stormers in a tense, fiery...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Bulls celebrate beating Glasgow Warriors to make the URC grand final

Club Rugby

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Glasgow Warriors 21-22 Bulls: Warriors are broken by Bulls fightback

The Bulls produced a stirring comeback to stun Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield and book their place in a fourth United Rugby...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Exeter Chiefs vs Sale Sharks: Oli Bishop – We’re sure Sharks will come full noise at us

Exeter Chiefs require just a single point from their final regular-season fixture to guarantee third place and a semi-final trip to...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

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Gloucester-Hartpury vs Bristol Bears: Tatyana Heard back in action for the champions

Gloucester-Hartpury will be eager to rediscover their momentum against Bristol Bears today heading into the play-offs after suffering their first defeat...

By Ben Jaycock

Premiership Women's Rugby

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Long wait for de Goede return over

■By BEN JAYCOCK Saracens v Trailfinders PREVIEW... Today. Kick-off 3.30pm, StoneX TWO play-off sides collide in a London derby that could...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

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Pride at stake in final derby showdown

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Leicester Tigers v Loughborough Lightning Today. Kick-off 3.30pm, Welford Road LOCAL pride is the main prize on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

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Hennessey ruled out

BATH centre Louie Hennessey has been ruled out of Wales’ summer internationals with injury with a shoulder injury sustained during their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Hampshire and Leicestershire meet in clash of styles

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Leicestershire v Hampshire Today. Kick-off 11am, Twickenham Bill Beaumont Division 3 Final HAMPSHIRE and Leicestershire kick off...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Impressive campaigns ahead of showdown

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Northumberland v North Midlands Today. Kick-off 3pm, Twickenham Bill Beaumont Division 2 Final NORTHUMBERLAND and North Midlands...

By The Rugby Paper Team