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Letters

/ 9 months ago

We just can’t stick with the status quo

WHEN the franchise system for England’s pro clubs is introduced, it will formally reinforce the existing practical gulf between the small...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

Ward: It’s a pity there will be no promotion

By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster ........... 7pts Try: Kerr 79 Conversion: Bunting 79 E Trailfinders ..29pts Tries: Montgomery 5, Jones 15, Gwynn...

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Club Rugby

/ 9 months ago

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Club Rugby

/ 9 months ago

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In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by one of rugby’s most influential player voices – RPA General Secretary Christian Day – for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the pitch.

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Italy v England Six Nations preview ft Christian Day – MasterChef to RPA leader

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by one of rugby’s most influential...

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On a roll: Ealing Trailfinders celebrate as Scott Buckley goes over for his second try

Columnists

/ 9 months ago

Nick Cain: Rifts widen as franchise plan set to go ahead

Attempts by Premiership club owners, and the RFU executive, headed by Bill Sweeney, to bounce English club rugby into an American...

By Nick Cain

Letters

/ 9 months ago

Wales left to rue kick-off blunder

SUCH a pity Wales could not hold on for the win against Scotland to end their horrible run – but it...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 9 months ago

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Letters

/ 9 months ago

Look outside the Prem, England

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk HOW sad to hear...

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Club Rugby

/ 9 months ago

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Club Rugby

/ 9 months ago

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/ 9 months ago

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Latest News

/ 10 months ago

Doncaster decide to stop being a full-time operation

DONCASTER Knights have made the decision to cease operating as a full-time operation next season. The Knights were expected to be...

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Letters

/ 10 months ago

Triple top for Lucs!

LAST Saturday Luctonians had all three of their RFU League teams playing at home. All three were playing against the first...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 10 months ago

Havant ‘Knighted’ on Joel’s big day

■By DOUG MILLER Havant......................39 Westcombe Park..27 WITH RFU president Deborah Griffin in attendance to make a special presentation to Havant’s outstanding...

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Mark Nawaqanitawase of the Sydney Roosters

Club Rugby

/ 10 months ago

Why rugby union can’t get enough of league imports

Recent developments in the so called silly season of transfer rumours, stories and embargos have shown a huge link in rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 10 months ago

Nick Cain’s column should be hung in Sweeney’s office

NICK Cain’s column last week should be cut out, framed and hung on the wall of Bill Sweeney’s office as it...

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/ 10 months ago

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I’ve had to wait, work and back myself, says Matt Cornish (right)

Features

/ 10 months ago

My Life in Rugby: Matt Cornish – We set the standards that others must chase

The Ealing Trailfinders and former London Irish and England Counties hooker, Matt Cornish, reflects on his life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Columnists

/ 10 months ago

Nick Cain: One area where Ealing Trailfinders leave Bath in the shade

You have got to admire Ealing Trailfinders. The staying power that has seen them go 19 matches unbeaten in the Champ,...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 10 months ago

Brendan Gallagher: State school game is in good health

English rugby’s over-reliance on private schools has been cited by some – notably Eddie Jones – as an issue in recent...

By Brendan Gallagher

Club Rugby

/ 10 months ago

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/ 10 months ago

Peter Jackson: Weird and wonderful in my New Year’s honours

What with Reggie Rabbit playing up in Australia, a dog called Dougal eating a New Zealand passport, Major League franchises vanishing...

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BUCS Super Rugby

/ 11 months ago

Marcus Rhodes delivers urgent call for more support in northern rugby

Durham University captain Marcus Rhodes is calling for greater investment and attention towards northern rugby.

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Letters

/ 11 months ago

RFU should say how long it plans to keep ring fence in place

THE RFU should be asked how long it sees its ‘Prem’ ring fence lasting. If it is for an indefinite period,...

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Features

/ 11 months ago

Players told to provide records

FORMER players taking legal action over alleged brain injuries have been refused permission to appeal against a court order requiring them...

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Worcester Warriors No.8 Matt Rogerson, left

Club Rugby

/ 11 months ago

Return to the Prem still our goal, say Worcester Warriors

Worcester Warriors insist they are determined to meet their “financial business plan objectives … and be promoted to the Prem at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 11 months ago

Who will pay for stadium costs?

THE RFU annual report 2025 was published recently showing a small profit for the year. There are many references to a...

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Matas Jurevicius on the charge for Ealing who are flying at the top of the Champ with ten wins from ten this season

Columnists

/ 11 months ago

Nick Cain: This farce could rip the game to pieces

The longest-running farce in sport is the administration of club rugby union in England, with the RFU and the Prem club...

By Nick Cain

Latest News

/ 11 months ago

So, what IS going to happen next year?

BEFORE long, the start of next season will be closer in time than the beginning of this one. Not that it...

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Columnists

/ 11 months ago

Nick Cain: Recruiting Benhard Janse van Rensburg sends out the wrong message

The decision by the RFU to petition World Rugby for Bristol’s South African-born-and-bred centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg to be granted...

By Nick Cain

Latest News

/ 11 months ago

Allan expects to Purchase some vital Quins wins

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Confident: Allan Purchase expects improvement OXFORD Harlequins second-row Allan Purchase remains confident the club can climb off...

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Club Rugby

/ 11 months ago

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/ 11 months ago

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Club Rugby

/ 12 months ago

Tom Willis exit to Bordeaux-Begles prompts RFU to alter EPS contracts

RFU chiefs are set to alter players’ enhanced EPS contracts in the wake of Tom Willis returning to Bordeaux-Begles for next...

By Adam Hathaway

Club Rugby

/ 12 months ago

Callum Chick is happy with his new view from the top at Northampton Saints

Callum Chick is enjoying life at the top with Northampton Saints after spending most of the decade down in the basement.

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 12 months ago

Easter salutes ‘best’ Chinnor

■By JOHN LYON Caldy ..................28pts Tries: Wynn 6, Hearn 21, 51 Ene 45 Conversions: K Wilkinson 6, 46, 51, Kilcourse 21...

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Club Rugby

/ 12 months ago

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/ 12 months ago

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Jacob Atkins on the attack for London Irish against Leicester

Features

/ 12 months 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

Juan Cruz Mallia of Argentina is tackled by Tom Curry, which resulted in him being replaced due to injury

Autumn Internationals

/ 12 months ago

England’s Tom Curry receives full backing of RFU boss Bill Sweeney after row with Argentina coach

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has robustly defended Tom Curry following his altercation with Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi, insisting the...

By Ben Jaycock