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Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Warriors make history to earn last four spot

By BEN JAYCOCK WORCESTER Warriors secured their first ever win at The Rec to book a place in the Premiership Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Kobus van Wyk leaves Leicester Tigers with immediate effect

Leicester Tigers have agreed terms with Kobus van Wyk, allowing the outside-back an early release from his contract with the club....

By Ben Redwood

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Tigers revitalise Premiership Cup campaign

Leicester Tigers revived their hopes of a Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final with a 41-26 home win over London Irish at Welford...

By Ben Redwood

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 years ago

Tigers join hunt for Watson to replace Nadolo

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LEICESTER Tigers have spoken to England winger Anthony Watson about a potential switch to Welford...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 years ago

Aussie franchises chasing Nadolo

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LEICESTER Tigers winger Nemani Nadolo has been linked with Rugby Super outfits New South...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Leicester Tigers are fined for salary cap breaches but avoid points deduction

Leicester Tigers have avoided a points deduction after Premiership Rugby found that they had failed to comply with salary cap regulations....

By Ben Redwood

National League One

/ 4 years ago

Carpenter claims a try hat-trick as Sale triumph

By ALEX THROWER Sale FC.....................36 Darlington MP........ 14 A HAT-TRICK of tries from full-back Joe Carpenter helped Sale to victory at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Saracens v Leicester Tigers preview: Internationals return for top two clash

Second play host to first as Saracens look to close the gap on league leaders Leicester Tigers in what is being...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Five with James and Martin Whitcombe

Its family fortunes week as Leicester Tigers‘ James Whitcombe and his father Martin Whitcombe join host Oliver Little to discuss the...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

England make most of Mann’s red mist

By BEN JAYCOCK England ............43pts Tries: Arundell 26, 68; Theobald-Thomas 34, Ilione 41, Hobson 51, Bailey 64 Conversions: Benson 35, 42,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Exiles bring in Reid to cover midfield

RUGBY SHORTS LONDON Irish have signed fly-half Noel Reid on a short-term deal from French side Agen. The former Leinster and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Putting Premiership rugby on free to air TV is massive, says Harlequins wing Cadan Murley

The move to put Gallagher Premiership rugby on ITV was “massive” for the game as a whole, said Harlequins wing Cadan...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Premiership launches PRTV streaming service

THE PREMIERSHIP have announced the launch of a new streaming service that allows supporters to watch all Gallagher Premiership rugby matches...

By Ben Redwood

Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi has pulled out of the England squad

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Manu Tuilagi returns to England training squad ahead of Wales tie

Manu Tuilagi has returned to the England squad ahead of the fixture with Wales on Saturday 26th February. Tuilagi is part...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Quins duo could be so deadly says Eddie

By GARY FITZGERALD EDDIE Jones is banking on that special Harlequins factor to help England “light up Rome” and revive his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Barbeary’s time must come says Blackett

By GARY FITZGERALD Wasps ................41pts Tries: Miller 2, Alo 21, Stooke 38, Odogwu 68 70; Barbeary 74, 80 Conversions: Gopperth 22,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

I was just glad to get on the pitch says six-club Ashton

CHRIS Ashton confessed he was just “grateful to be here” after his Leicester debut. The 34-year-old, who has now played for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Chris Ashton joins Leicester Tigers on short-term contract

Leicester Tigers have signed dual-international Chris Ashton on a short-term contract. The 34-year-old joins Tigers from Worcester Warriors having previously...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Scotland are red-hot favourites, says Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones has labelled Scotland as red-hot favourites ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield. With a depleted England side,...

By Ben Redwood

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 years ago

Blackett seeking a fly-half and full-back

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER WASPS boss Lee Blackett is still looking to replace the spine of his backline...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Warriors Head Coach Jonathan Thomas departs as Steve Diamond takes over

Worcester Warriors head coach Jonathan Thomas has departed the Premiership club with immediate effect – and Steve Diamond has taken control...

By Ben Redwood

Guest Blogs

/ 4 years ago

Four of the Richest Rugby Teams from Around the World

Rugby is one of the most famous sports in the world, attracting millions each year within stadiums and of course via...

By Sam Emery

Six Nations

/ 4 years ago

George Ford set to replace Owen Farrell in England’s Six Nations squad

By BEN REDWOOD George Ford is set to be recalled into the England squad as a replacement for injured captain Owen...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Morris No to Munster shows love of Sarries

By STEFFAN THOMAS WHEN push came to shove there was only one place Dom Morris wanted to be. Even though there...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Such a poignant glimpse of England’s lost talent

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Wasps end Leicester Tigers’ unbeaten record

Wasps………………………16 Try: Penalty Penalties: Gopperth (3) Leicester Tigers………..13 Try: Montoya Con: Ford Penalties: Ford (2) HT 7-13 A depleted Wasps ended...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Falcons lads get that big game feeling

NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON ACADEMY coach PJ Butler says his Newcastle Falcons U18s side will have benefited from playing in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 4 years ago

Arrival of Lomu was seismic moment

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME The start of the new year always brings hope, and the hope...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 4 years ago

Discipline is still a concern for me admits Borthwick

By PAUL REES Banned: Jasper Wiese LEICESTER’S rise to the top this season has coincided with a significant improvement in their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Newcastle v Northampton: Saints must address ‘top two inches’ to beat Falcons

Northampton Saints captain Lewis Ludlam claims that it’s the ‘top two inches’ that are the missing ingredients they must fix going...

By Ben Redwood

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs: Quins host Chiefs in repeat of 2021 final

Harlequins prop Will Collier will play his 200th game for the club against Exeter Chiefs in a repeat of last year’s...

By Ben Redwood

Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Steve Borthwick rubbishes talk of records

Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick is not distracted by talk of records as his Tigers side look to make it 12...

By Ben Redwood

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Leicester Tigers 31 – 0 Newcastle Falcons: Tigers remain unbeaten

Leicester Tigers maintained their unstoppable start to the season with a bonus-point win over Newcastle Falcons. Ford kicked Tigers into an...

By Ben Redwood

Chris Hewett

/ 4 years ago

Marquee players are licence to bend cap

CHRIS HEWETT LEAVING aside Chris Whitty’s festive slideshows – ho ho ho – is there anything less amusing on the planet...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Jumbo-sized Joe is ready for take-off to scrum stardom

NICK CAIN TALKS TO THE NEW TIGHTHEAD ON THE ENGLAND BLOCK, LEICESTER TIGERS’ JOE HEYES Making his mark: Joe Heyes on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 4 years ago

Tigers back row Wiese banned for two games

LEICESTER Tigers back row Jasper Wiese has been banned for two matches after getting three yellow cards this season. The South...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeff Probyn

/ 4 years ago

Wage cap minefield needs a clean slate

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME At the end of the year, it’s a time to look back...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Discipline will be key for Falcons to keep danger man Ford at bay

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Leicester v Newcastle Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road In swing: Brett Connon JUST as Newcastle United had...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Hastings eyes big finish after patient start

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Gloucester v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingsholm Settled: Adam Hastings ADAM Hastings has noticed a difference since...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 4 years ago

Exeter Chiefs v Bristol Bears preview: Record crowd for South West derby

A sold-out record-breaking crowd at Sandy Park will play host to Exeter Chiefs‘ encounter with Bristol Bears on New Year’s Day...

By Ben Redwood

Latest News

/ 4 years ago

Leicester Tigers investigated over historical image rights allegations

Premiership Rugby are investigating allegations against Leicester Tigers regarding historical image rights payments. On Sunday,The Rugby Paper’s Neil Fissler broke news...

By Ben Redwood