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Wales’ Louis Rees-Zammit during a training session at Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 month ago

Louis Rees-Zammit looks forward to Wales return but says training feels ‘weird’

Louis Rees-Zammit admitted it felt strange to be back training with Wales at the Principality Stadium as he prepares for his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Injury concern over artificial pitches – Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam

Bristol Bears’ director of rugby Pat Lam believes artificial pitches are partly to blame for the high number of injuries in...

By Paul Rees

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 month ago

Steve Tandy glad to have Louis Rees-Zammit back in the Wales squad

Bristol Bears wing Louis Rees-Zammit is back in the Wales squad after a two-year absence and an attempt to make it...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 month ago

Fighting weight is key to Rory Hutchinson’s Scotland hopes

Rory Hutchinson has been one of Northampton Saints’ top performers this season having been told not to lose weight when on...

By Paul Rees

Letters

/ 1 month ago

Bears in trophy hunt

I READ Nick Cain’s article last week regarding the Gloucester-Bristol game last Friday with interest and whilst he made some valid...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Slade goes over for Exeter Chiefs’ fourth try

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Exeter Chiefs 39-12 Gloucester: Henry Slade shows why he is still the class act

Henry Slade duly reminded everyone why he has been the heartbeat of Exeter Chiefs for nearly a decade against Gloucester.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Skiv: We must roll up our sleeves

GLOUCESTER boss George Skivington admits his side are in a ‘tough spot’ after this defeat left them winless after five rounds....

By The Rugby Paper Team

George Turner touches down for Harlequins

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Harlequins 52-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Marcus Smith masterclass puts Quins in clear

Marcus Smith signed off for England duty in typically inspirational, dazzling fashion as Harlequins put the suffering Newcastle Red Bulls to...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

When numbers add up to the wrong result

THE gazillionaire tech bros across the pond may think they’re ahead of the curve, but fuddy-duddy rugby leaves them for dead....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Noah Caluori jumps to win the ball against Gus Warr

Features

/ 1 month ago

Paul Rees: Time for Steve Borthwick to put his foot on the accelerator

Paul Rees considers whether Saracens flyer Noah Caluori deserves his England chance in this year’s Autumn Series.

By Paul Rees

Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Breach heads the big names as Sarries take on champs

■ By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Gloucester-H v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Queensholm LAST year’s finalists renew their rivalry at ‘Queensholm’ in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

It’s the right time for me to bow out, says Emily Scarratt

After 17 years at the top of the women’s game, England legend Emily Scarratt says she knew the time had come...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Harlequins’ Jack Walker promise fans to fix inconsistency

Jack Walker says Harlequins owe their supporters after an inconsistent start to the Prem campaign left the club playing catch-up.

By Paul Rees

Features

/ 1 month ago

Young Guns: Aisha Jah – Bristol & England tighthead

Bristol and England U18s tighthead prop Aisha Jah feels the next 12 months are all about making tangible dents with both...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Prem: We’re hungry for more success, insists Bath’s Tom Dunn

Tom Dunn has a message for those who fancy toppling Bath as league champions – we are not done yet.

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Prem: Kieran Marmion grabs his main chance at Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears may be overrun by injuries, but Kieran Marmion is among those who have seized the moment.

By Paul Rees

Letters

/ 2 months ago

Gloucester move for Bleuler as injury cover

GLOUCESTER have signed South African prop Dian Bleuler from URC side Sharks to help provide cover for a raft of injuries....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Kalaveti Ravouvou breaks clear to score Bristol Bears’ seventh try

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Gloucester 34-49 Bristol Bears: Cherry and Whites’ woe allows Bristol Bears to pounce

Gloucester continued their worst Prem start in history with defeat against Bristol Bears, compounded by injuries to three front line wingers.

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Skiv: I’ve got no answer to injuries

GLOUCESTER DOR George Skivington admitted he was in ‘dire straits’ now on the injury front after the loss of another three...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Alex Coles on his way to the try line for Northampton Saints

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Newcastle Red Bulls 19-36 Northampton Saints: Alex Coles puts on a show as Saints get a grip

While England are well stocked in most areas, one position where the shelves are fairly thin is second row, but Alex...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Putting Fasogbon in the fast lane was the right decision

HAVING said above that too many of the Premiership’s potential England prospects are over-hyped, some might argue that my call for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

A 12-try thiller? More of a farce…

IT was hailed by TV pundits as a 12-try West Country thriller, but a Prem match in which Gloucester slid to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins Prem preview: It’s going to be top four for us – Harvey Skinner

Harvey Skinner personifies the change in Exeter this season, playing on the front foot and with confidence as the Chiefs plot...

By Paul Rees

Sam Underhill scoring off the bench for Bath at the end of last season

Features

/ 2 months ago

Paul Rees: Striving for an impact – The bench rules, OK

Paul Rees looks at the evolving role of the eight substitutes and how coaches are using them tactically.

By Paul Rees

Features

/ 2 months ago

Young Guns: Jack Cotgreave – Gloucester wing

Jack Cotgreave enjoyed a remarkable 2024/25 with Gloucester and the free-scoring winger is targeting for more of the same in this...

By Ben Jaycock

England stars Natasha Hunt and Zoe Aldcroft celebrate as Gloucester-Hartpury’s Sisilia Tuipulotu lifts the trophy last season

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Premiership Women’s Rugby preview: Matt Banahan – It’s going to be highly competitive

Ben Jaycock talks to the new coach at Gloucester-Hartpury about what he expects of the coming season

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

2025/26 SQUADS

Bristol Bears Head coach: Scott Lawson Co-captains: Amber Reed/Abbie Ward Forwards: Nicola Beet, Sarah Bern, Hannah Botterman, Elliann Clarke, Elizabeth Cook,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Pat Lam: Bristol Bears’ injury crisis the worst I’ve ever seen

Pat Lam is looking to boost his Bristol squad after suffering more injury problems during yesterday’s victory over Exeter at Ashton...

By Paul Rees

Ed Slater in action during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester and Leicester Tigers

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Ed Slater calls for more research into MND

Ed Slater has urged the government to increase funding for research into motor neurone disease after England 2003 World Cup winner...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Injury problems are mounting out west

■ By PAUL REES BRISTOL’S early season injury crisis meant that they were without 15 backs at a training session last...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Joe Batley aiming to be on England’s radar

Joe Batley is putting the frustration of last season behind him as he looks to fulfil his ambition of playing for...

By Paul Rees

Finn Russell avoids the tackle of Will Joseph to set up a Bath attack

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Bath 38-17 Gloucester: Finn Russell conducts the orchestra for Prem champions

Finn Russell claimed Bath are starting from “ground zero” in their bid to secure back-to-back title successes after they crushed Gloucester...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

The whole team were outstanding, says happy Van Graan

BATH boss Johann van Graan was full of praise for his champions, especially Finn Russell. He enthused: “It was a very...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Bill Mata charges through to score for Bristol Bears

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Bristol Bears 18-14 Exeter Chiefs: Forward power has Bears on front foot

Bristol Bears are renowned for their champagne rugby but they were more like a fortified stout as they overcame more injuries...

By Paul Rees

Tom Roebuck runs through for his second try for Sale Sharks

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Sale Sharks 57-5 Newcastle Red Bulls: Tom Roebuck puts his foot down for Sharks

Sale Sharks’ Tom Roebuck reduced Newcastle Red Bulls to rubble to remind Steve Borthwick of his class ahead of England’s autumn...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Rhys Tudor: We are one big family at Caldy

New Caldy winger Rhys Tudor says he’s been “blown away” by life at Paton Field and how well the humble Wirral...

By Ben Jaycock

Letters

/ 2 months ago

Clubs should aim to provide rugby for local players

IN response to last week’s letter regarding grassroots rugby, I would question whether it is time to rethink the league structure...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Henry Arundell goes in for the first try

Club Rugby

/ 2 months ago

Bath 28-16 Sale Sharks: Ben Spencer steers Bath through the storm

On a wet and stormy night at the Rec, skipper Ben Spencer plotted safe passage for the champions with yet another...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Ramm calling for 80-minute performance

■By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Gloucester v Northampton Saints Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingsholm GLOUCESTER will face a smarting Northampton this afternoon after...

By The Rugby Paper Team