All posts tagged "Rugby"
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/ 3 weeks agoDavidson try tees Coventry up for a semi-final with Blues
By HARVEY ALLEN COVENTRY survived a very late scare, as substitute Josh Thomas led them to a quarter-final victory with Bedford...
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/ 3 weeks agoLeicestershire storm into semis
Bill Beaumont Division Three round-up By MO SHER LEICESTERSHIRE secured their spot in the semi-final of the third tier with a...
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/ 3 weeks agoYoung Guns -Molly Bunker – “No one takes the England shirt for granted”
Gloucester-Hartpury centre Molly Bunker admits rugby only became a genuine career ambition in the last few years, but now the Red...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoPeter Jackson: If only the RFU had backed walk-off referee George Crawford
George Crawford remains the only referee to make the ultimate protest over on-field violence between old Anglo-Welsh foes.
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoPeter Jackson: Lions tours didn’t use to be all about the dosh
Lions tours now are more about making money than friends
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoMy life in Rugby: Bobby De Wee – “Winning titles never gets old”
Coming through South African rugby as a lock can feel brutal at times because there is always somebody bigger, stronger or...
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/ 3 weeks agoPat says sorry to fans after mauling
BRISTOL director of rugby Pat Lam apologised to the Bristol fans and challenged his side to bounce back. He said: “We...
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/ 3 weeks agoGeorgians pay heftier penalty than the dopers
THE war on doping is something that rugby has rather sought to sidestep over the years with some feeling that no...
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/ 3 weeks agoSuper Rugby Pacific roundup: Fab Fehi nets share of the top try record
Hurricanes moved a step closer to securing the Super Rugby Pacific minor premiership with a dominant 47-24 victory over Blues at...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks ago2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round 11 summary: Capibaras surge into playoff contention
In Round 11 of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas, Capibaras eased past visiting Yacare, scoring seven tries in their 53-21 victory.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Grand Slam decider! England v France + historic Aviva clash in Six Nations
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Irish rugby journalist Caolin Scully...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoWill Carling: ‘Leading England at 22 taught me trust matters more than authority’
In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, Will Carling reflects on becoming England captain at 22, the unseen...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoWill Genia backs the Henry Pollock hype but feels England need to be more fluid
Will Genia is firmly on the Henry Pollock hype train but believes England must evolve into a more dynamic side if...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoFrancis Moore: Ealing Trailfinders play and act like a Prem side
Ealing Trailfinders centre Francis Moore believes the unbeaten record-breaking Champ leaders are already operating like a Prem outfit as they build...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoExeter takeover approved
THE takeover of Exeter Chiefs by the owners of Premier League side AFC Bournemouth has been approved by the Prem rugby...
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Latest News
/ 1 month ago‘Honest review’ backs Borthwick
HEAD coach Steve Borthwick has been backed by the RFU to turn around England’s form. The Six Nations review blamed a...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoAlison Kervin: The game is flourishing – don’t make it different
If you have been to any women’s rugby matches recently, you will have witnessed scenes that were unimaginable a decade ago:...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoIreland 33-12 Wales: Power of the Irish is too much for the Welsh
Ireland’s forward dominance told as a peerless Aoife Wafer steered Scott Bemand’s side to a commanding victory over Wales.
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Letters
/ 1 month agoThe Old Pals’ Act strikes again
WHEN Prem newcomers Worcester Warriors were turfed out of that league for encountering financial problems, they were victims of the biggest...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoWhy Lions should head to Argentina
WITH reference to the fantastic and correct comments regarding the future of the Lions made in The Rugby Paper on May...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoLet Newcastle and Ealing hold £1million shootout
AS the RFU seems not to have any issue with changing rules mid-season, let me propose one more: Ealing Trailfinders deserve...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoFrance leading the way in the finance stakes
AS Iain Sharpe states in his letter last week, there is no law of nature that makes the gulf between Prem...
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/ 1 month agoSkiv: We were not clinical enough
GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skiving-ton accepted his side were not at their best but was still relieved that the win...
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/ 1 month agoPioneering Pirates show the Prem how it should be done
YOU couldn’t make it up. Cornish Pirates, down in seventh place in the Champ, the league confined to outer darkness by...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoOspreys 27-20 Scarlets: Jac Morgan takes his leave in fine style
Jac Morgan marked his final home appearance for the Ospreys with a late match-winning try against Scarlets as they secured the...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoEaling Trailfinders 52-14 Bedford Blues: A perfect finish for Ben Ward’s invincibles
Ealing Trailfinders completed a perfect winning league season in Elior Champ Rugby as they ran in eight tries to see off...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoOpoku hat-trick puts Cov into overdrive
■By DAVID LAWRENCE Coventry .......... 64pts Tries: Opoku 6, 44, 48; Reeves 17, 78; Barton 10, Ferrie 66, Bacon 69, Nayagi...
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/ 1 month agoCampbell hits the heights to make sure for Chinnor
■By CÓILÍN DUFFY Chinnor .............29pts Tries: Cave 18, Goss 46, 67; Walker 63, Rukhadze 72 Conversions: Chamberlain 19; Yandall 73 Richmond...
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/ 1 month agoMaycock double helps Harrogate bounce back up
■By HARVEY ALLEN Rossendale ............14 Harrogate ............... 21 HARROGATE returned to the National Leagues at the first time of asking, beating...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBlackheath 22-10 Plymouth Albion: The Club close in on the second tier
After an interval of 27 years, Blackheath are just one step away from a return to domestic rugby’s second tier, following...
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/ 1 month agoDenham happy with his hat-trick of wins
nBy BEN JAYCOCK ANDREW Denham has developed a habit of winning National Two East titles, having secured his third with three...
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/ 1 month agoHinckley are aiming high
nBy CHRIS COLLYER Dynamic: Rory Vowles HINCKLEY claimed an impressive third place finish in National Two North but top points scorer...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 1 month agoLancashire 38-18 Yorkshire: Alex Looney’s side control round one showdown
Bill Beaumont Division One By Gareth Lyons Lancashire........38pts Tries: Giliand 5, Ellam 21, Deans 29, Freeman 44, Sturgess 58, Rylance 67...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoJamie Heafield hails patience after Kings Norton’s title-winning turnaround
Kings Norton head coach Jamie Heafield insists patience and belief have been key after guiding the club from struggling to raise...
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/ 1 month agoWyggs have week to remember
By BEN JAYCOCK OADBY Wyggestonians enjoyed what the club are now proudly calling the “Week of the Wygg” after both the...
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Features
/ 1 month agoYOUNG GUNS
CHARLIETAMANI NORTHAMPTON & ENGLAND U18 WING Charlie Tamani has emerged as the latest talent off the Finborough School production line. The...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 1 month agoFANTASY RUGBY 2025/26
UP TO AND INCLUDING SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 Welcome to the latest update of this season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby which covers...
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 month agoThe day Rochy gave Merlene a shock
THE mention of certain names in our sporting village instantly results in a big smile and Tony Roche tops that list....
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 month agoBrendan Gallagher: French director calls the shots
Dastardly French TV directors have been quietly controlling big games in France for a couple of decades now so in one...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoCrusaders keep the pressure on leaders
CONVERTED flanker Leicester Fainga’anuku inspired Crusaders to a 36-20 win over Blues to maintain their perfect record at One NZ Stadium...
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Features
/ 1 month agoJames Haskell interview: ‘You can lie to everyone else, but you can’t lie to yourself’
In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, James Haskell discusses goal setting, selection pressure, injury, mental strength and...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month ago2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round 10 summary: Capibaras and Selknam grab vital wins in play-off push
In Round 10 of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas, Capibaras triumphed over Pampas to stay in the hunt for a home semi-final in...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLeicester Tigers & England full-back Freddie Steward insists he is ignoring the internet trolls
Freddie Steward has learned not to get wound up by keyboard warriors as he winds himself up for a big finish...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoJoaquín Moro: I had no doubts that Leicester Tigers were the club for me
Joe Santamaria talks to Joaquín Moro, the Leicester Tigers flanker who is following in some famous footsteps.
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Champions Cup
/ 1 month agoBath and Bordeaux head shortlist for star player
Bath and Bordeaux each contribute two players to the shortlist of five nominees for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoWorcester Warriors 28-34 Ealing Trailfinders: Visitors find an extra gear to preserve unbeaten run
Ealing Trailfinders are one game away from going the season unbeaten after they came from behind to beat Worcester Warriors at...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoNick Cain: Aussies musn’t waste the Lions windfall
The Lions have bailed-out Australian rugby again, with the hugely profitable 2025 tour by the British & Irish outfit last summer...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoTravis Gordon enjoys ‘unbelievable campaign’ with Rotherham Titans
Rotherham Titans flanker-cum-centre Travis Gordon believes his side’s title-winning campaign has been built on connection as much as quality after sealing...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoSheedy agrees long-term deal
WALES fly-half Callum Sheedy has committed his future to Cardiff. The 30-year-old Wales international joined his home club from Bristol for...
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