All posts tagged "Rugby"
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoYorkshire grit helps Old Otliensians move on up
By BEN JAYCOCK OLD Otliensians director of rugby Pete Tempest admits promotion was ‘bittersweet’ after sealing their return to level 7...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoRoyston celebrate back-to-back promotions
By BEN JAYCOCK ROYSTON head coach Jamie Green has hailed his side’s remarkable rise after back-to-back promotions, three county cups and...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoFANTASY RUGBY 2025/26
Welcome to the latest update of this season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby. Today’s update covers the period Sunday 19th April 2026 through...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoHurricanes don’t let Crusadersoff hook
By BEN JAYCOCK Super Rugby Pacific round-up CAM Roigard, on his 50th cap, helped Hurricanes strengthen their grip on top spot...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoAll Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens reveals the simple rule behind making big calls under pressure
Rugby sells itself on pressure, but Andrew Mehrtens is more interested in what happens before the big moment: the habits, trust...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks ago2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round Nine summary: Dogos take control as Pampas stumble and playoff race heats up
Round nine of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas began with a totemic clash in Córdoba, where Dogos leapfrogged Pampas with a...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoUnstoppable England march to Triple Crown after 2026 Women’s Six Nations victory over Wales
Emily Scarratt admitted England were far from perfect despite powering past Wales as the Red Roses’ relentless winning march in the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoRFU leadership shell-shocked after vote of no-confidence
The Rugby Football Union leadership received a resounding vote of no-confidence in its resolutions to change the RFU’s democratic structure at...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoDan McFarland set to take the reins at Newcastle Red Bulls next season
Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed the appointment of Dan McFarland from Kobelco Steelers as their head coach next season.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoSam Graham: It is tough to leave Northampton Saints
Sam Graham wants to leave Northampton Saints on a high after making what he said was the difficult decision to leave...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoSaracens 19-15 Leicester Tigers: High-flyer Noah Caluori is too hot to handle
Noah Caluori produced another show-stopping score as Saracens kept their play-off hopes alive and derailed Leicester Tigers’ five-match winning streak in...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoLukhanyo Am: England could learn from South Africa selection policy
Lukhanyo Am has underlined the benefits of South Africa’s overseas selection policy, insisting it has been a “real advantage” in building...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoOspreys owners pull out of deal to buy Cardiff
THE WRU says negotiations with the owners of Ospreys to also buy Cardiff have fallen through. The WRU confirmed in January...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoMaud Muir hits 50th cap for the England Red Roses with plenty still to come
Decorated England tighthead Maud Muir says the Red Roses’ relentless winning mentality is what continues to drive the squad after she...
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Letters
/ 3 weeks agoIt’s time to give the new franchise system in Premiership rugby a chance
By JOHN ALLANSON There are those who constantly focus on negatives regarding the new franchised Prem model. But the financial gulf...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoAlex Sanderson sets sights on winning Champions Cup spot
Alex Sanderson reiterated his desire to carry on fighting for his Sale job and insisted he never thought about quitting during...
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Nick Cain
/ 3 weeks agoAll eyes on Diego Sarthou’s 10-a-side match as France vs England ‘Le Crunch’ gets creative
French rugby seems to be ahead of the curve at the moment, not least in putting innovation into practice rather than...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoNick Cain: Seismic defeat at Twickenham shows RFU Board not fit for purpose
The RFU Board suffered a seismic SGM defeat at Twickenham on Friday night of such magnitude that it is hard to...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 weeks agoEdinburgh coach Sean Everitt proud of effort in clash against Sale Sharks
Edinburgh: 33 Sharks: 28 Edinburgh produced a spirited comeback to end the Sharks’ hopes of reaching the play-offs. For Edinburgh, already...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoChinnor tribute to Simon Vickers
THE Rugby Paper would like to apologise for a mistake in last weekend’s Chinnor match report in which the name of...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoOllie Hearn happy to keep Caldy afloat in the Champ
Caldy hooker Ollie Hearn has fired himself towards the top of the Champ try-scoring charts with a remarkable campaign built on...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoCamborne’s Kyle Moyle says farewell to the champions
Camborne fly-half Kyle Moyle rejoiced in securing a first-ever promotion to National One for his side, with the former Gloucester back...
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Peter Jackson
/ 3 weeks agoTide may be turning in favour of Ospreys
FOR three long months of unrelenting anxiety while their owners negotiated to buy Cardiff, Ospreys fans have fought the good fight...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: Attacking sides get away with too much at the breakdown
Paul Rees on how and when the TMO should get involved...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoRotherham Titans 34-25 Sale FC: Left, right and good fight sparks Titans’ title-lifting
Unbelievable scenes swept around Clifton Lane as the final whistle rung out and hundreds of Rotherham Titans fans ran onto the...
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National League One
/ 3 weeks agoTJs feed the Lions a tame justification
■By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J ...........83 Leicester Lions ....14 HOSTS Tonbridge Juddians rounded off a successful return to the National 1...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoCrusaders own trusty ‘Crab’ is back from the bottom keener
■By BEN JAYCOCK DINGS Crusaders’ potent winger Harry Rowson has rediscovered his love for rugby after walking away from Bristol Bears....
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National League 2N
/ 3 weeks agoTynedale in good play-off shape
By EDWIN WILLIAMS Wharfedale ............20 Tynedale ................45 TYNEDALE ran out very worthy winners in the battle of the Dales and played...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agokeeps on moving, he’ll keep playing! While Moss
■By BEN JAYCOCK Veteran: Otley prop Jason Moss OTLEY stalwart Jason Moss credits the club’s identity for helping him become the...
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National League 2W
/ 3 weeks agoStudents find their clearance in Exit-er
By GARY HOUSE Exeter Uni......... 44pts Taunton T..........22pts EXETER University took their chance to boost their survival hopes, after humbling Taunton...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoBury St Edmunds 95-28 Old Albanians: History made as Bury savour dream campaign
A packed Greene King IPA Haberden witnessed history in the making.
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoRicci remains
■By BEN JAYCOCK On the run: Old Albanian flyer Alessandro Ricci OLD Albanians back three flyer Alessandro Ricci admits his side...
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National League 2E
/ 3 weeks agoCombe inspired by fantastic Fryatt
■By JOHN VALLELY Westcombe Park .88 Oxford H ..................29 A PHYSICAL Combe steamrollered relegated Oxford Harlequins, running in 14 tries. In...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoAfter 18 years, Evans is to leave Quins
EXTRA NEWS Hall of famer: Nick Evans HARLEQUINS’ all-time points scorer and current attack coach Nick Evans is to leave the...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoBath Brothers celebrate a double triumph
■By JOSEPH TERRY Bath Uni .............41pts Loughborough 14pts Tries: Conversions: Roue 9, 44, 54, 69, 80 Penalties: Roue 49, 72 Loughborough...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoBarrett’s on target to snatch it at death
BEAUDEN Barrett held his nerve to steer Blues to a dramatic 36–33 ‘golden point’ victory over Queensland Reds in Christchurch. ■By...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoYOUNG GUNS
GEORGEBOLAM NEWCASTLE BACK ROWER NEWCASTLE Red Bulls back rower George Bolam has taken the first steps into senior rugby in his...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoIreland are the next challenge for England’s young Roses
WOMEN’S U21 SIX NATIONS ■By PHIL CAMPBELL AFTER a compelling opening round of the Six Nations Women’s U21 Series, England’s clash...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoHancock twins join Knights
EXTRANEWS DONCASTER Knights have strengthened their front row with the signing of twin props Callum and Connor Hancock from Newcastle Red...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoLancs in charge
EXTRA NEWS LANCASHIRE beat Yorkshire 50-49 in the first Mixed Ability Rugby Counties fixture for the TRYIT Trophy last weekend. Benny...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoFANTASY RUGBY TEAM TOTALS
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoFANTASY
RUGB 2025 -26 Welcome to the latest update of this season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby. Today’s update covers the period Sunday 12th...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks ago2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round Eight summary: Pampas extend lead as Selknam surge and Capibaras edge thriller
In round eight of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas, league leaders Pampas were made to work by Yacare but nevertheless managed...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoRed Roses show no mercy in rampant Women’s Six Nations victory over Scotland
Captain Meg Jones saluted England’s adaptability after the Red Roses shrugged off disruption to deliver a record-breaking 84-7 victory at Murrayfield...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoFin Smith steals it for Northampton Saints to remain top of the Prem
Northampton Saints hold a one-point lead over Bath at the top of the Premiership table after both teams won yesterday.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoScotland 7-84 England: Ruthless Red Roses go on the rampage
England shrugged off their shortage of locks to deliver a ruthless display at Murrayfield, securing a record victory over Scotland in...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoChinnor gunning for a top six spot in the Champ
Second row forward Conor-Terrah Brockschmidt believes Chinnor’s rise from relegation battlers to top-six contenders has been built on adapting to the...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoBlackheath’s Billy Harding is writing his own history after testing his harbouring skill
Blackheath hooker Billy Harding admits the moment he broke the National One try-scoring record is still a blur after crossing for...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoJason Gilmore: Retired Harlequins lock Joe Launchbury could be a top coach
Harlequins chief Jason Gilmore expects Joe Launchbury to become a successful coach after the second row last week called time on...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoMoana Pasifika to be axed
SUPER Rugby Pacific outfit Moana Pasifika is leaving the competition due to ongoing financial pressures and the inability to sustainably fund...
International Rugby
Will Genia backs the Henry Pollock hype but feels England need to be more fluid
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