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Champions Cup

/ 4 months ago

Toulon vs Munster: Red Army looking to get things back on track as they prepare to enter the French cauldron

Having started the season as the URC’s pacesetters, Munster enter today’s Pool 2 clash in Toulon after suffering disappointing back-to-back defeats.

By Ben Jaycock

Challenge Cup

/ 4 months ago

Thomas on song to put Cardiff in pole position

■By ROGER PANTING Cardiff ...............32pts Tries: Bowen 6, Thornton 40, Assirrati 45, Thomas 74 Conversions: Sheedy 6, 45; Beetham 74 Penalties:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 4 months ago

Ulster still with work to do

Preview Cheetahs v Ulster Today. 1pm ULSTER head to Amsterdam knowing a return to winning ways in Europe will put them...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 4 months ago

Munster left at gate by Ulster

■ By SAM JACKSON Ulster ..............28 Munster ............ 3 ULSTER dominated the second half to run away with a resounding victory....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Leo Cullen reflects on Leinster’s seven-try win over Harlequins, urging perspective on expectations of perfection

Club Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Leinster 52-17 Connacht: Leo Cullen’s side turn on the style to dispatch Connacht

Leinster ran in seven tries to destroy Connacht and make it a clean sweep in their festive derbies.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Augustus ruled out by ankle injury

ULSTER’S Springbok back row Juarno Augustus will be sidelined “for a number of weeks” because of the ankle ligament injury he...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 5 months ago

Murphy on target to deny brave Connacht

■ By BRIAN JONES Connacht ......... 24pts Tries: Treacy 24, Jansen 66, Devine 77 Conversions: Gilbert 25, 67, 77 Penalty: Gilbert...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 5 months ago

Leinster get the better of Ulster

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Leinster ......... 24 Ulster ...............20 CHAMPIONS Leinster overturned a 10-point half-time deficit to claim a victory over...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 5 months ago

Sheedy hits the mark to snatch it for Cardiff

■ By ROGER PANTING Cardiff ...............29pts Tries: Nott 7, Bowen 12, Southworth 65, Thomas 75 Conversions: Halfpenny 8, Sheedy 65, 75...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 5 months ago

Racing 92 vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter urges Chiefs to step up to the plate in Racing challenge

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has thrown down the gauntlet to his emerging talent, challenging them to “step up...

By Ben Jaycock

Challenge Cup

/ 5 months ago

Nine-try Ulster destroy Racing

■By SAM JACKSON Ulster ..............61 Racing 92 ......... 7 ULSTER launched their campaign in emphatic fashion as they ran riot against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 5 months ago

New full-back Young shows his class in Cardiff defeat

■By SIMON THOMAS S Francais .......38pts Tries: Ibo 17, 50; Halaifonua 42, Scelzo 60, Foursans-Bourdette 64, Laloi 73 Conversion: Foursans-Bourdette 43,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 5 months ago

Bulls ………….33 Lions ………….43

LIONS’ resurgence in the URC gathered further momentum with an impressive victory in a lively Jukskei derby at Loftus Versfeld. Having...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 5 months ago

Murphy proud of Ulster reaction

■By BEN JAYCOCK Ulster ............. 47 Benetton .........13 ULSTER reignited their URC challenge with a seven-try win after overcoming a disrupted...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Stewart Moore scores for Newcastle Red Bulls

Club Rugby

/ 6 months ago

Northampton Saints 14-31 Newcastle Red Bulls: Alan Dickens’ side now have reason to celebrate

Stewart Moore made an instant impact for Newcastle Red Bulls as his fine hat-trick secured an outstanding Premiership Cup win at...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Tommy O’Brien scores Ireland’s sixth try

Autumn Internationals

/ 6 months ago

Ireland 41-10 Japan: Irish take their time to get into right gear

Ireland’s power off the bench saw them home against a spirited Japanese side, but this was not a performance to put...

By Brendan Gallagher

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Hutchinson goes back to Newcastle

NEWCASTLE have resigned centre Cameron Hutchison and brought in fellow midfielder Stewart Moore on loan from Ulster for the remainder of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 6 months ago

Tom Farrell handed Ireland debut at 32 against Japan

Munster centre Tom Farrell will become the oldest back to make an Ireland debut in the professional era after being selected...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Best looks forward to Ulster role

LIONS hooker Rory Best will return to Ulster as general manager, succeeding Bryn Cunningham who announced in September he is stepping...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 6 months ago

Caelan Doris in ‘great nick’ to return from the bench for Ireland – Andy Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says captain Caelan Doris is in “great nick” following a six-month injury absence and will be...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 7 months ago

That was hard to take, says Murphy

By PETER STRONG Lions................ 49 Ulster................31 LIONS produced their best performance of the season to stun Ulster at Ellis Park. It...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Mapimpi banned for autumn Tests

SHARKS wing Makazole Mapimpi has been suspended for five games following his red card against Ulster last weekend meaning he will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 7 months ago

Ireland v New Zealand – Can Andy Farrell’s men repeat history in Chicago?

Just under a decade ago, Irish rugby claimed its biggest ever win in its 150-year history by defeating the legendary All...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Scotland prop Jamie Bhatti pictured during the national squad announcement ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in South Queensferry

Club Rugby

/ 7 months ago

A Life in Rugby: Jamie Bhatti’s journey of heart and hard work

Peter Ryan speaks to Jamie Bhatti about his remarkable rise from Hillfoots RFC to the international stage, reflecting on his love...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 7 months ago

Ireland: Caelan Doris gets the nod but Joe McCarthy misses out

Caelan Doris will lead Ireland into their Autumn Series campaign after recovering from shoulder surgery in early May that ruled him...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

IRELAND SQUAD

FORWARDS (19): Thomas Ahern (Munster), Ryan Baird (Leinster), Finlay Bealham (Connacht), Tadhg Beirne (Munster), Jack Boyle (Leinster), Thomas Clarkson (Leinster), Jack...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins Prem preview: Kieran Treadwell keen to make an impact second time around

Kieran Treadwell ignored the saying never go back and is relishing his second stint at Harlequins having returned from Ulster in...

By Paul Rees

United Rugby Championship

/ 7 months ago

Doak leads way for Ulster

By BEN JAYCOCK Sharks..............26 Ulster............... 34 NATHAN Doak kicked 14 points as Ulster secured an impressive win in Durban to maintain...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 7 months ago

Ulster cash in on extra man

■By JOHN FALLON Ulster................28 Bulls.................... 7 ULSTER made the most of an extra man for ten minutes in the third quarter...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Leinster vs Munster history: Ireland‘s Premier Interpro rivalry

Widely regarded as the biggest rugby rivalry in Ireland and to some, the greatest club rivalry of all time, these two...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

DREAM TEAM

ALAN DICKENS, THE FORMER SALE, LEEDS, SARACENS AND NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF, WHO IS NOW HEAD COACH AT NEWCASTLE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 7 months ago

Peter Jackson: Saturday afternoons no longer for rugby

Back in the day when Cardiff ran the best club team in Europe, their fixture list guaranteed supporters 23 home matches,...

By Peter Jackson

Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Treatment of Diamond another low for the game

WHEN Red Bull and their dredgers descended on Tyneside in mid-August to salvage Newcastle Falcons, they made it clear that Steve...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 8 months ago

Tiatia: We have got pto improve

■By SIMON Tries: Izuchukwu 11, Timoney 28, McCann 33, Ward 36, Doak 42, Stewart 83 Conversions: Doak 12, 29, 34, 37,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

Ulster will be a tough opener, admits Tiatia

■By SIMON THOMAS DRAGONS coach Filo Tiatia admits he faces some welcome selection headaches going into the new season. There are...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Prem preview: Clarity in attack is key for Harlequins, says Nick Evans

Harlequins have focused on resilience in preseason training after poor finishes dampened their last three league campaigns.

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Prem preview: Northampton Saints aiming to get back in old routine

Northampton's lowly league position last season after winning the title in 2024 was less of a crash landing than an underpowered...

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

/ 8 months ago

Prem preview: Owen Farrell back home at Saracens and ready to roar

Saracens started this month in the heat of Durban, training with and playing against the Sharks.

By Paul Rees

Latest News

/ 8 months ago

2025/26 SQUADS

Benetton Forwards: Destiny Aminu, Simone Ferrari, Thomas Gallo, Marcos Gallorini, Ivan Nemer, Tiziano Pasquali, Mirco Spagnolo, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Giosuè Zilocchi,...

By The Rugby Paper Team