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/ 3 weeks ago

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

/ 3 weeks ago

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

/ 3 weeks ago

Nick Cain: ‘Project Shaun Edwards’ must be activated

In the last week, in the absence of any formal statement from the French Federation de Rugby (FFR), or France head...

By Nick Cain

Columnists

/ 3 weeks ago

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

James Lowe is leaving after nine years with Leinster

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Leinster vs Bulls: James Lowe leaves with parting tribute to club

James Lowe aims to sign off in style by helping Leinster defend their URC crown before he departs after nine years...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Leinster vs Bulls: Handre Pollard – It’ll be all right on the night this time from the tee

Handre Pollard admits he was ‘terrible’ off the tee against Glasgow Warriors last weekend but backs himself to respond in Friday’s...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Standout stars of a trying season

PAUL REES SELECTS FIVE FROM EICESTER AND THREE FROM SARACENS IN HIS BEST XV FROM 2025-26 IT HAS been a trying...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 weeks ago

Peter Jackson: Once again, Bordeaux are leaders of the attendance pack

During a season when the Pied Pipers of Bordeaux raised their average crowd towards an all-time high of 35,000, Leinster found...

By Peter Jackson

Chris Hewett

/ 3 weeks ago

Chris Hewett: Is Rugby World Cup expansion over-ambitious?

It would be nice to think that at some point this side of eternity, rugby will have created sufficient depth at...

By Chris Hewett

Chris Hewett

/ 3 weeks ago

Chris Hewett: It could be a golden age for our best refs in World Rugby

Good news from the shop window: rugby is doing right by its referees by picking the right referees.

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Sacha takes in a team that pride of place is full of class

THE BEST XV FROM 2025-26 AS VOTED FOR BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of the The Rugby Paper’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

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

Bill Beaumont Cup

/ 3 weeks ago

Kyle Moyle: Don’t let county rugby die

Cornwall’s Kyle Moyle revelled in bowing out from rugby by hoisting the Bill Beaumont Division 1 title at Twickenham.

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Grimshaw keeps North Mids on course

NORTH Midlands were crowned Bill Beaumont Division 2 champions at Twickenham on Sunday, edging out Northumberland 30-28 in a thriller. Sam...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 3 weeks ago

Peter Jackson: From death row to a born-again belief for the Ospreys

A sporting city which witnessed a team composed almost entirely of local cricketers beat Australia, not once but twice in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 3 weeks ago

Giorgi boy is setting a high bar for try scoring

GIORGI Melikidze did something in Paris a fortnight ago which barely caused as much as a ripple on this side of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 3 weeks ago

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

Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Scrum that said Fiji were real thing

THE scrum against Australia at the 2015 Rugby World Cup is probably the moment people remember most from my career. It...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 weeks ago

My 15 to follow had some hits – but selection’s a tough game

THE regular season is done and it’s time to quickly review my eclectic 15 to follow which I offered up back...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 weeks ago

Brendan Gallagher: Premiership Bonus point system just plain nonsense

I did take one last lingering look at the table this week to lodge it in my shell for recall if...

By Brendan Gallagher

Features

/ 3 weeks ago

What the Warriors have achieved this season has been incredibly special

Worcester Warriors captain Matt Kvesic admits he never imagined he would be lifting silverware with the club again after its collapse...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

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

Features

/ 3 weeks ago

YOUNG GUNS

HARRYWRIGHT GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND U20 PROP Harry Wright is targeting selection for England’s World Championship squad after making rapid strides this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

FINAL LEADERBOARD

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FANTASY RUGBY TEAM TOTALS

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Fixtures

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Results

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Like it or not, a merger may work

SOMETIMES it’s easy to forget what professional rugby is supposed to be about. It’s the use of money to create players...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is one of many star names playing for South African sides in the URC

Columnists

/ 3 weeks ago

Paul Williams: I, for one, am glad South African teams are in the URC

Paul Williams argues the presence of South African teams has improved the URC and that Welsh rugby’s problems run far deeper...

By Paul Williams

Top 14

/ 3 weeks ago

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

Top 14

/ 3 weeks ago

Galthie’s handed selection present

FABIEN Galthie is expected to unveil an initial list of 28 players on Monday, after this weekend’s ‘barrage round’ play-off matches...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 3 weeks ago

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

/ 3 weeks ago

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

Henry Slade goes over for Exeter Chiefs in their win over Saracens

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

The winner takes it all! Exeter Chiefs snatch final Prem semi-final spot

Exeter Chiefs grabbed the final Prem semi-final place with victory over Saracens yesterday and will take on Bath next weekend.

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks ago

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

Shaun Edwards has been a serial winner with Wasps, Wales and France

Columnists

/ 4 weeks ago

Nick Cain: RFU must move fast to sign up Shaun Edwards for England

Whether Shaun Edwards is in the process of disentangling himself from a French Federation contract which extends until 2028, or is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Shaun Edwards has been involved in every Six Nations since 2008

Features

/ 4 weeks ago

Paul Rees: Will England grab the man of steel, Shaun Edwards?

Paul Rees considers whether Shaun Edwards may end up on Steve Borthwick’s staff if he parts company with France...

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 4 weeks ago

Leinster to take on Bulls for URC title

■By SAM JACKSON LEINSTER will defend their URC crown on Friday June 19 at Croke Park when they host serial bridesmaids,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 4 weeks 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

/ 4 weeks ago

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

/ 4 weeks ago

Alphonsi criticises ‘lenient’ sanction

FORMER England star Maggie Alphonsi, above, has criticised the punishment given to RFU council member Matthew Smith for posting discriminatory criticism...

By The Rugby Paper Team