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Adam Jones joins Wales coaching team for Six Nations on secondment from Harlequins

22 January 2025 0 comments

Scrum specialist Adam Jones will join Wales’ coaching team for this season’s Guinness Six Nations. Jones will link up with Warren Gatland’s support staff on […]

Curtis Langdon’s Dream Team

19 January 2025 0 comments

CURTIS LANGDON, THE ENGLAND, NORTHAMPTON AND FORMER SALE, DONCASTER, WORCESTER, & MONTPELLIER HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… Forwards 1. […]

Tom Seabrook hat-trick as Northampton Saints edge a thriller over Munster

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Rob Wildman Northampton ………………. 34pts Tries: Seabrook 13, 48, 67; Langdon 40, Ramm 54 Conversions: Smith 40, 54, 67 Penalty: Smith 59 Munster ………………………. […]

Alex Mitchell should be fit for England – Phil Dowson

19 January 2025 0 comments

Saints boss Phil Dowson hopes England scrum-half Alex Mitchell should be fit for the Six Nations campaign ahead. Mitchell needed treatment for a first-half knee […]

Owen Farrell brings spark to Racing 92

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Sam Jackson Racing 92 …….. 31 Stormers ……….22 Match Action Racing 92 booked their place in the round of 16 at the expense of […]

Will Wand enjoying life as a Leicester Tiger

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Paul Rees Will Wand is living his dream with Leicester, the club he supported as a boy, having become a professional rugby player in […]

Jack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again

12 January 2025 0 comments

Much time has passed since Jack Singleton’s leg break sustained against Northampton two years ago and the hooker is looking to move on.

James Ramm: Player rivalry is pushing Northampton to success

12 January 2025 0 comments

James Ramm believes the rivalry among Northampton’s backs off the field can help inspire the club to more silverware on it.

Dream Team – Matt Corker

12 January 2025 0 comments

MATT CORKER, THE CANTERBURY HEAD COACH AND FORMER WASPS, LONDON WELSH & RICHMOND PLAYER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… Forwards […]

Stade Francais 45-35 Northampton Saints: Henry Pollock power show can’t rescue Saints

12 January 2025 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway at Stade Jean Bouin Stade Francais- 45 Tries: Dakuwaqa 22, Van der Mescht 29, Tanga 40+2, 57, Penalty 46, Ezeala 51, Gabrillagues […]

Phil Dowson: Henry Pollock is ready for England

12 January 2025 0 comments

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson insists Henry Pollock is ready for an England call-up if it comes on Tuesday when their Six Nations squad is announced.

“We’re in good shape to take on Northampton” , says Tadhg Beirne

12 January 2025 0 comments

Star man Tadhg Beirne wants Munster to take this form into the clash at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday to secure a home spot in the round of 16.

Leicester Tigers 38-10 Ulster: Josh Bassett shines to make sure for Leicester

12 January 2025 0 comments

Josh Bassett warmed the hands and hearts of the Welford Road faithful with a fine hat-trick as Tigers cruised into the Champions Cup knockout stages.

Ollie Lawrence’s play-acting was shameful to watch

12 January 2025 0 comments

Ollie Lawrence’s sham injury in the closing minutes of a knife-edge finish between Northampton and Bath at Franklin’s Gardens last weekend has seen some commentators get themselves in an almighty tangle.

Bath v Clermont: Joe Cokanasiga- “It is all down to chatting to the boss”

12 January 2025 0 comments

Joe Cokanasiga has credited a frank conversation with head of rugby Johann van Graan for his purple patch of form for Bath.

We know this is a must-win match, admits van Graan

12 January 2025 0 comments

Return: Bath’s Ted Hill BATH make five changes as they look to kickstart their Champions Cup campaign against Clermont Auvergne. England openside Sam Underhill will […]

Wingers taking the faster lane

12 January 2025 0 comments

■By CAMERON STEPHENS TAQELE Naiyaravoro believes that speed is becoming an increasingly important attribute of the modern winger and that powerhouse outside backs could end […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast – S4, E17: Discussing the incredible year of Taqele Naiyaravoro

8 January 2025 0 comments

Happy new year one and all and welcome back to the Rugby Paper Podcast! We hope you had a restful holiday season and are as […]

Fin Smith’s last-minute penalty lifts Northampton Saints over Bath in Premiership final rematch

6 January 2025 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Northampton Saints edged out Bath in a nine-try thriller at Franklin Gardens, with a last-gasp Fin Smith penalty sealing a bonus point […]

Will Muir’s aiming to hit the target with Bath

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Darts-loving winger Will Muir hopes Bath can hit the bullseye in 2025 having gone so close to Premiership glory last season. Back […]

Time for Northampton Saints to push Bath up front

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week Northampton are the Premiership’s reigning champions, and when you are in that position you want to […]

Ollie Lawrence: We want to do double over Saints

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Match Preview Northampton v Bath – Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens For Ollie Lawrence, last year’s Premiership final defeat to Northampton is firmly […]

Northampton Saints ring the changes

5 January 2025 0 comments

Saints rounded off 2024 with a resounding 61-0 victory over Newcastle Falcons last weekend and director of rugby Phil Dowson has made five changes as […]

Young Guns – Will Glister

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Having overcome the demise of his beloved boyhood club Wasps, Will Glister has blossomed at Northampton and looks set to attack 2025 […]

Yamasawa’s boot steers killer Knights past Rams

5 January 2025 0 comments

JAPAN RUGBY ■ By BEN JAYCOCK LAST season’s finalists Saitama Wild Knights are up and running with three wins from three following a comfortable victory […]

Cool Handre Pollard levels it up for Leicester Tigers

29 December 2024 0 comments

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard’s last-minute conversion rescued a draw for Leicester Tigers against Harlequins at Twickenham in front of 78,000 fans. Quins looked like they […]

Danny Wilson backing Rodrigo Isgro to create havoc for Harlequins

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Rodrigo Isgro is a “physical specimen” who will become an even more destructive weapon for Quins once he is Premiership “battled hardened”. […]

Sides are coming after us – Phil Dowson

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Phil Dowson concedes his Saints are still struggling to cope with being targeted by rivals desperate to stick one on the reigning […]

It’s never done until it is done, warns coach Johann van Graan

29 December 2024 0 comments

Bath boss Johann van Graan was desperate to keep a lid on fans’ expectations after his side’s 10-try romp at The Rec. There was a […]

Alex Mitchell & Fin Smith get Northampton Saints back on track

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Rob Wildman Northampton ……………….. 61pts Tries: Coles 5, Davison 8, 10; Mitchell 15, Kemeny 30, Freeman 37, Pearson 53, 56; Hutchinson 80 Conversions: Smith […]

Phil Dowson: No more of Jekyll and Hyde

29 December 2024 0 comments

Northampton boss Phil Dowson wants his team to stop being a “Jekyll and Hyde” outfit after some mixed form so far this season. And he […]

George Skivington: Balance is better but much to do – Exeter Chiefs vs Gloucester Preview

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Match Preview… Exeter v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington is confident his team are close […]

Howard: Set-piece is now our DNA

29 December 2024 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK Probyn: I’m surprised that Bill Beaumont was the choice >> Page 29 JOE Howard feels Bedford Blues have gone under the radar […]

Tompkins hits the 200-mark for Saracens

22 December 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium MARK McCall has hailed Nick Tompkins, who makes his 200th appearance today for […]

Nick Tompkins hits the 200-mark for Saracens

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Match Preview – Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Mark McCall has hailed Nick Tompkins, who makes his 200th appearance […]

Tompkins hits the 200-mark for Saracens

22 December 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium MARK McCall has hailed Nick Tompkins, who makes his 200th appearance today for […]

Petch on the move

22 December 2024 0 comments

GLOUCESTER prop Alfie Petch has signed a short-term loan deal at Cornish Pirates. The 24-year-old played for the Pirates during 2022-23 before signing for Northampton. […]

Petch on the move

22 December 2024 0 comments

GLOUCESTER prop Alfie Petch has signed a short-term loan deal at Cornish Pirates. The 24-year-old played for the Pirates during 2022-23 before signing for Northampton. […]

Alfie Petch on the move

22 December 2024 0 comments

Gloucester prop Alfie Petch has signed a short-term loan deal at Cornish Pirates. The 24-year-old played for the Pirates during 2022-23 before signing for Northampton. […]

Thorley is ruled out for rest of season

22 December 2024 0 comments

Blow: Ollie Thorley faces a long time on the sidelines PICTURE: Alamy GLOUCESTER winger Ollie Thorley will miss the rest of the season due to […]

Thorley is ruled out for rest of season

22 December 2024 0 comments

Blow: Ollie Thorley faces a long time on the sidelines PICTURE: Alamy GLOUCESTER winger Ollie Thorley will miss the rest of the season due to […]

Thorley is ruled out for rest of season

22 December 2024 0 comments

Blow: Ollie Thorley faces a long time on the sidelines PICTURE: Alamy GLOUCESTER winger Ollie Thorley will miss the rest of the season due to […]

Gareth Anscombe glad to be back to his best after a year out

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Gloucester believe Gareth Anscombe is back to his best after the Wales outside-half spent almost a year out with injury. Anscombe joined […]

Alex Mitchell is taking Northampton Saints to next level

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Bulls……………………………..21pts Tries: Coetzee 34, Hanekom 61, 69 Conversions: Goosen 35, 62, 70 Northampton Saints…. 30pts Tries: Hendy 31, Augustus 40, Freeman 59, […]

Phil Dowson relieved Northampton Saints are in the swing of things

15 December 2024 0 comments

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson believes the win will provide huge relief for his squad following an underwhelming start to their Premiership season. He […]

Alex Dombrandt leads the fight for Harlequins

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ……………… 53pts Tries: Murley 12, 64, 66; Care 29, Dombrandt 36, 52, 57; Riley 78 Conversions: Smith 30, 37, 53; J […]

Rob Baxter staying positive ahead of daunting test against Toulouse

15 December 2024 0 comments

Henry Slade returns to steer Exeter from fly-half as one of five changes after being rested for their opening Pool 1 defeat by the Sharks […]

Harrow through on away side rule

15 December 2024 0 comments

SCHOOLS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS THE semi finals of the Continental Tyres National School Cup, Plate, Vase, and Bowl have all been decided over the […]

No Zach Mercer decision until end of season

8 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Gloucester will not decide on Zach Mercer’s future until the end of the season as speculation that he will return to France […]

We’re not afraid to get into a dog-fight, says van Graan

8 December 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS WHEN Johann van Graan took charge of Bath in the summer of 2022, the South African made no secret of the fact […]

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