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Club Rugby

/ 5 days ago

Gloucester chief George Skivington calls for Prem ‘transfer’ window

George Skivington would welcome a recruitment window in rugby similar to the one used in football, as directors of rugby gear...

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

/ 5 days ago

England head coach Steve Borthwick gets green light for Benhard Janse van Rensburg

Bristol Bears centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will become eligible for England from next November after World Rugby confirmed his brief...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 5 days ago

Gloucester 26-15 Harlequins: Resurgent Cherry and Whites claim first Prem win

Gloucester had to dig, and kick, deep to break their Premiership duck and the rampaging Ollie Thorley fittingly scored the decisive...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 5 days ago

Returning big guns make the difference

GEORGE Skivington welcomed the return of some of his leading players after an horrific run of injuries had left them without...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Harvey Skinner, left, and Jack Yeandle celebrate Exeter Chiefs’ victory at the final whistle

Club Rugby

/ 5 days ago

Sale Sharks 26-27 Exeter Chiefs: Sharks left stunned by Chiefs fightback

One coach’s heaven is another coach’s hell. True delight for Rob Baxter came in the form of a stunning comeback against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 5 days ago

Saracens vs Bath: Henry Arundell ready for aerial battle against Noah Caluori

Two of the most talked about players in the Premiership this season face off against each other at the StoneX Stadium...

By Paul Rees

Autumn Internationals

/ 5 days ago

Paul Rees: Springboks are setting the standard

Paul Rees reflects on the Autumn Tests and what the implications might be for the Champions Cup and beyond.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 5 days ago

Black Ferns star Demant starts as Bears chase an upset

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Bristol v Gloucester-Hartpury Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, Ashton Gate REIGNING champions Gloucester-Hartpury make the short trip down the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 5 days ago

Try-happy Saracens determined to turn their silver into gold

Saracens have put their opening round loss to Gloucester-Hartpury behind them, responding in emphatic fashion by being the league’s top points...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 5 days ago

Leaders crash to another home defeat

BUCS RUGBY By JOSEPH TERRY JUST three points separate the top three as this season’s unpredictability continued in men’s BUCS Super...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 5 days ago

Wales lock Pyrs powers Hartpury title bid

NEWS EXTRA By JOSEPH TERRY BANGOR-born farm girl Alaw Pyrs is leading the charge for Hartpury University this term, fresh from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jacob Atkins on the attack for London Irish against Leicester

Features

/ 5 days ago

My Life in Rugby: Jacob Atkins – Playing for London Irish meant so much to me

The former London Irish and Rovigo centre Jacob Atkins reflects on his life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 5 days ago

France superstar Dupont is back!

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN A little over eight months, or exactly 266 days if you prefer, after he suffered an ACL...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 weeks ago

Quins on front foot as they quash Scarlets

FRIENDLY MATCH ■By SAM JACKSON Harlequins ..... 45 Scarlets ...........19 HARLEQUINS ran out comfortable seven-try winners at The Stoop in their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Gloucester and England A youngster Ben Redshaw aims to be the whole package

With benches now increasingly loaded with forwards, Gloucester youngster Ben Redshaw knows versatility will be key to him getting game time.

By Ben Jaycock

Autumn Internationals

/ 2 weeks ago

Wales prop Danny Southworth says working with Gethin Jenkins is awesome

New Wales prop Danny Southworth has revealed how he draws inspiration from loosehead legend Gethin Jenkins.

By Simon Thomas

George Ford against All Blacks last week

Columnists

/ 2 weeks ago

Peter Jackson: And finally, George Ford puts his nemesis to the sword

During a rare moment of solitude since last weekend, George Ford might have found his mind drifting back to an ancient...

By Peter Jackson

Latest News

/ 2 weeks ago

THE STARTING CAST FOR THE 2011 JUNIOR WORLD CUP FINAL

ENGLAND 15 Ben Ransom: Played for Saracens, Bedford and London Irish. Retired at 26 to pursue a career in the City...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Flanker Bethan Lewis of Gloucester-Hartpury

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Bethan Lewis reveals Gloucester-Hartpury’s desire to keep the winning machine going

Coaching changes have not derailed three-time reigning PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury, who continue to set the pace with four wins from four...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Laulala banned for tackle

GLOUCESTER prop Nepo Laulala has been banned for a minimum of two matches for a dangerous tackle. The 34-year-old was cited...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Eamonn Sheridan scoring for London Irish against Gloucester in 2013

Features

/ 2 weeks ago

My Life in Rugby: Eamonn Sheridan – Initiation ceremony at Oyonnax was insane

Former Leinster, Rotherham Titans, London Irish, Oyonnax, Carcassonne, Massy and Ireland U18/20 centre Eamonn Sheridan reflects on his life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 weeks ago

Depth of Steve Borthwick’s England squad wins approval of James Forrester

James Forrester has been blown away by the progress England have made and feels Steve Borthwick has nailed his back row...

By Ben Jaycock

Tom Pearson playing against All Blacks XV for England A

Columnists

/ 3 weeks ago

Nick Cain: England A team just not up to the job

The Rec was packed with 14,500 Red Rose fans last Saturday, England A were on home turf, and the second-string All...

By Nick Cain

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Gloucester 19-17 Bath: Cherry & Whites make the most of the reigning champs’ errors

Gloucester, the 2024 winners of the Prem Cup, beat the 2025 winners to take pole position in Pool A with three...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Stewart Moore scores for Newcastle Red Bulls

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Northampton Saints 14-31 Newcastle Red Bulls: Alan Dickens’ side now have reason to celebrate

Stewart Moore made an instant impact for Newcastle Red Bulls as his fine hat-trick secured an outstanding Premiership Cup win at...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Tadgh McElroy goes over to score for Sale Sharks

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Sale Sharks 34-3 Exeter Chiefs: Sharks storm home as Chiefs lose grip

Sale Sharks made light of Storm Claudia and a sodden night in Manchester as they overpowered a youthful Exeter Chiefs side...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Will Butt: I know my chance will come at Bath

Bath’s squad is so loaded that one of their most consistent players this decade, Will Butt, has struggled for minutes this...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Dun set to join Quins at end of season

BRISTOL Bears second row James Dun will join Harlequins at the end of the season. The 26-year-old former England Under-20 star...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Hat-trick for Lund makes difference for champs

■By BLUEBELL NICHOLLS Gloucester-H ...40pts Tries: Lund 7, 46, 50; Matthews 16, Tuipolotu 28, Jones 58 Conversions: George 8, 17, 29,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Salvin: We are getting improvements week by week

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, Sandy Park EXETER Chiefs welcome Harlequins to Sandy Park today...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, November 16, 2025 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Olly Woodburn: I’m going to prove my worth at Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs winger Olly Woodburn admits he’s hungry to make up for lost time after enduring the toughest year of his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Wales’ Louis Rees-Zammit during a training session

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 weeks ago

‘Fast and explosive’ Louis Rees-Zammit back in ‘happy place’ after Wales return

Louis Rees-Zammit is determined to bring star quality to rugby after returning from his 18-month spell in the NFL “heavier, faster...

By The Rugby Paper Team

From Gloucester to Cardiff Met, Isaac Marsh continues to chase his rugby ambitions while inspiring others through Kaizen Rugby

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Isaac Marsh: From Gloucester to Cardiff Met – chasing the next chapter

“I heard life is what passes when you're too busy living.” The opening line of Zach Bryan’s “Late July” makes you...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Northampton Saints fly-half Anthony Belleau

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

I’m loving my time at Northampton Saints – Anthony Belleau

Back in the days when the spending taps in the Premierships were running hot, English rugby’s top flight had a distinct...

By Paul Rees

Autumn Internationals

/ 4 weeks ago

Wales vs Argentina: Ben Thomas – I’ve never enjoyed rugby so much

Wales regular Ben Thomas says he has grown up a lot over the past couple of years – both on and...

By Simon Thomas

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Harlequins will be looking to get back on the right track

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Harlequins v Gloucester-H Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, The Stoop THREE-TIME reigning PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury head to Twickenham Stoop...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

Galligan returns for Saracens in Bristol

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Bristol v Saracens Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, Shaftesbury Park SARACENS will be hoping for another statement performance today...

By The Rugby Paper Team