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Doncaster left reeling after Ampthill go on rampage
Five-star Ampthill claim first away win
Ampthill aim for top four after Cov win
Ampthill take control to keep Cov at arm’s length
Warren wins it late to get Ampthill up and running
Grimoldby on target to guide Blues past Ampthill
Caldy power is too much for battling Ampthill
Young Guns: Ampthill hooker Ben Pogson
Olowofela in fine form as Ampthill blown away
Coventry bring Ampthill run to an end
Ampthill find their feet to escape from Richmond
Turner revels as Ampthill secure third win in a row
Turner hails the ‘clinical’ nature of his Ampthill
Richmond fight back to push Ampthill all the way
Caldy go close but Ampthill keep cool
Heartbreak for Exiles as Ampthill finish Strong
Botha leaves Ampthill to join Ford’s Belgium
Ampthill in charge thanks to Strong control
Ampthill sign quartet from the Premiership
Ampthill pay price for poor discipline
Ampthill cut loose to banish the Exiles
Coventry power too much for Ampthill
Ampthill caught out as Jersey get off to a flier
Ampthill ……….42 Glamorgan ……..5
Ampthill …………….54 Newport………………12
Dozen new faces sign on at Ampthill
Ampthill looking to learn from Worsley’s French nous
Prop star Koch takes coach role at Ampthill
Brave Ampthill fight back to keep tie alive
Hallett helps Ampthill fight back to take upper hand
Ampthill defence carries the day in derby
Cambriani try proves crucial for Ampthill
Thornton’s back at Ampthill
Ampthill like look of ace Norton
AMPTHILL
Richmond 26-7 Ampthill: Richmond power too much for Amps
Henry Trinder opts for Ampthill over top flight return
Bedford Blues 32-28 Ampthill: ‘Brilliant’ Blues end on high of derby win
Ampthill feature: They’re only human… just far stronger and fitter!
Ampthill 14-29 Jersey: Barnes’ brace seals win as Amps pay for ill discipline
Cornish Pirates 18-20 Ampthill: Off-colour Pirates are defied by Amps 13 men
Dave Ward to leave Ampthill to become Bristol Bears Women head coach
Versatile Tom Hudson attracting interest at Ampthill
Ealing 54-6 Ampthill: Kernohan’s try is pick of the bunch for Trailfinders
Ampthill v Doncaster: Turner gives new recruits their chance to impress
Ampthill fired up for second ride in the Championship
Room 101: Ampthill fly-half Louis Grimoldby
Coventry sack Walshe after their Ampthill defeat
Johnson’s late try seals historic win for Ampthill
Botha on board to tighten up Ampthill’s defence
Improving Ampthill give Exiles a scare
Ampthill bolster pack
Ampthill pair sign up
Ampthill bring in Dragons fire power
Q&A: Underdogs Ampthill are ready for the fight
Underdogs Ampthill are ready for fight of their lives
Ampthill keep on recruiting with scrum-half Darryl
Ward determined to help put Ampthill on the map
Johnson: Ampthill want to make every season special
Tough to go from Toulon to Ampthill – Robinson
Ex-Wales No.10 on cloud nine at Ampthill
Ambitious Ampthill just keep on getting promoted
Ampthill just one point away from clinching title
Ampthill take a big stride towards title as OE’s falter
Fabulous Foster inspires awesome Ampthill
Ampthill back to their best, purrs
Ampthill cut loose in easy eight-try thrashing
Albion enjoy home comforts at the expense of Ampthill
Five-star Ampthill flourish to punish visitors
Prolific Coventry earn top billing as Ampthill lead chasing pack
Moseley sunk by five-star Ampthill on road
Ampthill launch second-half romp
Ampthill pay penalty as Darlington bag late victory
Ruthless Ampthill power to victory.
Ampthill make it four wins on spin
Five-try Ampthill motor to victory
Ampthill can’t be stopped in a try rampage
Spot-on Rayner signs off fighting Ampthill revival
Bercis is the late hero for Ampthill in thriller
Having strength in numbers is proving big Barnes bonus
Beating Ealing proves anything is possible
Young Guns: Saracens & England U20 lock Olamide Sodeke
High-flying Pirates wary of Turner’s ‘tricky customers’
Austin nails chance for bizarre win at Lady Bay
Red Roses: Gloucester-Hartpury back row Sarah Beckett
No relegation ‘embarrassing’ for the game
Mob weather early storm for first win in four months
Martin leads the way for Coventry to take control
We want to create some more history, says Ward
High five as Nottingham put on show at Lady Bay
Gallagher delight as Caldy down Cov
Stapley fires late winner for Archers in 12-try thriller
Bazalgette celebrates his birthday in fine style
Knights cling on as Blues miss chance to steal game
Short raring to go as he sets sights on hitting 50
Jones delight as Caldy hit heights
Rae: Championship has much to offer
Rayer: Our defence must be in working order
TV deal for Tier Two
Time of goodwill to all (well, nearly all)
Grimoldby leads the charge on carnival day
Exceptional Caldy stun title-chasing Doncaster
Rae banking on a big Boxing Day crowd to lift Cov
Pirates putting their faith in youth
Dominant Caldy get in gear to enjoy life on the road
Letters
Doncaster hoping to make most of long trip
Coventry show right style to pull in crowds
Hat-trick man Nelson puts Pirates on the right course
Dragons surprise
Cambridge set to make up for tough opening
Rigg and Wilson combine to lead Cov in eight-try romp
Exiles travel globe to find new homes
Joussain on a mission to speak out at Nottingham
Ben banned for six weeks
Hat-trick man Dolly leads the charge to floor Cambridge
Nottingham fight back to snatch the honours
We’ve sorted out our identity, insists Hammond
Coventry flanker Ryan called up by USA
Regions determined to fight their corner
Ealing will still be team to beat
Fixtures
Sharks pack just has too much bite for battling Mob
Falcons call up young guns for Caldy clash
Codling knows it will be tough
Saracens will still be the team to beat
Ryan’s ready to help US get back on track for 2031
Lucs buck a trend with the strongest of possible starts
Falcons take time to get their show on the road
Saracens still the team to beat
Easter’s lads fire warning to Nat 1 rivals
Hill: We must clarify Championship role
We want to push top teams all the way – Short
Park lead the way as teams power up
Bedford the only club for me – Tapley
Twelvetrees keen to get Ealing firing
Bercis buzzing for a shot at big boys
Codling can’t wait to take on ‘fantastic challenge’
Financial squeeze sees Welsh exodus
Cambridge confident they can match Caldy
Pre-season fixtures
McKellar’s tough opening with Tigers
This is how to run a sustainable club
Reds to kick off their defence against Cov
Helping to coach the next generation
Cambriani ready for his next shot in the pro ranks
Saracen Obinna Nkwocha Signs for Coventry
Teen Ogden hails impact of veteran star Chudley
Power and pace led by Chudley
RFU should capitalise on success of Reds – Biljon
Champion finish for Red island in the sun
No title but Ealing back in winners’ enclosure
French fires hat-trick to gets Blues over the line
Reds take the spoils in clash of the titans
Injuries force prolific Cope to call time on Reds career
Retaining the status quo threatens to split game
Matthews keeps eye on the ball
Knights fighting hard despite their half rations
Robson hoping for a double delight
Tyas double helps give Coventry vital edge
Bedford set to land Saints hooker Fish
Turner delighted by ‘great performance’
Hardwick’s the hero as Caldy fluff their lines
Turner berates poor governance of game
We’re preparing to feel Sharks at full force, says Dan
Robson pulls the strings to guide Pirates to easy win
What’s in this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (03/03/23)
High-flying Pirates make it six out of six
Forthcoming fixtures
Young Guns: Sale & England U20s centre Reketi Ma’asi-White
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Two penalty tries get Ealing back on track
It’s derby delight for delirious Blues
Barnes ready for strong set piece battle with old foes
Tyro French awaits first Boxing Day bonanza
Archers gear up for red hot Cov
Richmond fight back to share the spoils
The time I nearly gave Rayer a heart attack…
Forthcoming fixtures
Mathews’ boot proves difference for Hartpury
Sirker’s found new lease of life in West Country
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Caldy played the conditions better than us, admits Turner
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Turner’s blast sparks Amps second half comeback
Forthcoming fixtures
Dream Team with Gus Southon
Must-win if Pirates are to stay in title race
Cambriani sets his sights on try feast
Young Guns: Wasps & England U20s No. 8 Greg Fisilau
Cambriani hat-trick can’t stop battling Ealing
Forthcoming fixtures
Ambitious Gallagher aiming for top-flight contract
Forthcoming fixtures
Star-laden Sarries too strong for helpless Mob
Time for RFU to pull its finger out
CHAMPIONSHIP 2022-23 SQUADS
Wasps put their faith in Dodson
Dream Team with Caolon Ryan
Le Bourgeois out to keep going at Blues
Flynn deal confirmed
PRE-SEASON FIXTURES
Talent everywhere you look in URC
Saracens swoop as Flynn returns to top flight
Big names moving into a new home
Moment in Time: Psycho front row set platform for Sale’s return to top flight
FIXTURES
Worsley: Cut season length to safeguard the players
NEWS EXTRA
Saints lead hunt for Worcester’s wonderkid Fin
Bedfordshire fixture clashes not helpful
Kpoku hopes French move will inspire him
Moroni joins his Pumas pals at Falcons
Top pair clash on opening weekend
Best leaving Knights in search of a new home
RUGBY SHORTS
A’s ace Cambriani enjoys his revival
Brown: Sam’s the right man for Pivac
My body tells me to quit, but I just can’t!
Rae eager for Cov to carry Cup form into next season
DREAM TEAM
Championship XV of the season: ‘Buzz’ hits six to bow out in style
Champ Cup isn’t financially viable – Cattle
Tyro Welsh No.8 Strong set for Championship
Ealing find their feet to cruise into semis
Cornwell has questions over Championship Cup integrity
Inter-tier link-ups are the way ahead
Step up to the Championship is just reward for Gallagher
Fenner keeps his nerve to snatch it for Coventry
Holden on song to give edge to Knights
What to find in Sunday’s The Rugby Paper
Turner: Expand cup to include National One
Wonderful 13 years but it’s time to call it a day
What to find in Sunday’s The Rugby Paper
Super sub Harding denies Pirates at the death
Ealing smash big six to keep destiny in their own hands
Keeping Mennaye a fortress is key to Pirates ambitions
Hartpury made to pay for high penalty count
Amps hold on to secure double over Richmond
Pittman confident Reds have set-up for success
The Rugby Journal Photographer of the Year 2022
Doncaster blow chance to take over at top
Championship preview: Can chasing pack catch Ealing?
Reduce the Welsh Prem to increase quality
Anglo-Welsh league is way to go – Turner
Holgate keeps his cool to put Jersey on the right track
EVAN MITCHELL
Knights go to Jersey bidding to keep pressure on
Aleki Lutui exclusive: Love of the game spurs on Lutui at 43
Super-charged Amps start the year in style
Knights charge top with Boxing Day bonus
Hartpury primed for revenge mission
New Years Day Championship Preview
Forthcoming fixtures
Red-hot Jersey aim for top spot
Amps target first win at Butts Park
Pirates psyched up for revenge mission
YOUNG GUNS
Forthcoming fixtures
English Championship Preview
Dominant opening paves way for Pirates
English Championship Preview
Dragons axis adds fire to Pirates bid for promotion
First-half blitz gets Trailfinders rolling again
Jordan claims try double as Hartpury sail home on wind
Pack power drives Cambridge’s advance
DREAM TEAM
Skelcey wings in for hat-trick as Richmond suffer up front
Leeming hitting top form after beating cancer
Biggar’s kindness is fillip for young Fin
Spittle’s last minute winner gets Knights out of jail
Clarke try kills off Richmond fightback
Boss Turner blows fuse as Amps let victory slip
WOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS
Worley hat-trick as Blues climb into top four
Stunning try by Cambriani puts Amps on victory path
Bennett’s magic boot gives Cov a kicking
Richmond claim dramatic comeback win
Hollingsworth is star turn as Archers hit the first target
BEDFORD BLUES
CORNISH PIRATES
last shot at success
EALING TRAILFINDERS
JERSEY
LSCOTTISH
NOTTINGHAM
CAMERON ANDERSON
Blues on way with Garside double
Pirates captain De Battista on mission to make up for lost time
Olowofela to Dragons
Amps turn set-piece power into points to clinch win
North Wales launch invasion of England
Championship 2021-22: All the summer ins and outs
PRE-SEASON FIXTURES
Worcester bring in big guns to achieve lift-off
Front rowers compete for Deacon’s job at Cov
Young Guns: Bedford Blues prop Corrie Barrett
2021-2022 CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES
Evergreen Mark Bright, 42, swaps London Scottish for Richmond
Pirates pilfer two more
Ex-Wasps wing Callum Sirker lands at Cornish Pirates
Dream stay at Pirates delivered big break
Pack change at Kingsholm
Young Gun: Saracens tighthead Harvey Kindell-Beaton
RFU cuts move Jersey Reds to consider switch to French rugby
Preview: Trimble shooting for high places
Preview: Alex Goode on bench as Saracens up ante
Ward braced for his ring-fence challenge
Bears snare Ward
Preview: Amps expect arm-wrestle against improving Hartpury
Preview: Bath boys primed for Championhip debuts for Coventry
McCarthy pumped for wrestle with Lions
DREAM TEAM
Grimoldby returns to lead attack for Amps
Worcester Warriors keep close eye on Gloucester’s Hudson
Delaney expects missile Dan to strike big
Lost lineout at the death leaves Cov a point short
Nottingham launch fundraising campaign with £400,000 target
Impressive Amps flick power switch
Championship 2021 season preview: Shoot-out for the Premiership has Saracens as favourites
14-man Blues cling on after Curry sees red for punching
Nottingham come first but Wasps job is great for me
Championship clubs reject deal with Premier Sports
Worcester Warrior centre Oli Morris agrees first senior deal
Tier Two clubs set to pull out of season
Sarries must wait until March to start
Championship consider a return to play-off system
Championship consider return to playoff system
YOUNG GUNS
I was called a traitor for switching allegiance!
ROOM 101
Q&A – Mark Lavery: If we can’t have a crowd we can’t have a Championship
If we can’t have a crowd we can’t have a Championship
‘Heartland’ has chance of success but boost to 14 teams
Kaino joins war against corruption in Pacific
Coach Ward serves up his new all-court game
London Scottish’s Mark Bright in no hurry to hang up boots at 41
Bright: If you are in good shape age is just a number
Klim latest to join revamped Reds
Young Guns: Worcester Warriors prop Lewis Holsey
YOUNGGUNS
TRP’s GK IPA Championship 2019-20 Team of the Season
Burrows muscles in for hat-trick but super Falcons take top billing
Amps fired up for a second ride in the Championship
ROOM 101
Don’t mess up this crucial changeover
10 great coaching minds currently ‘lost’ on rugby
Kpoku brothers pose twin threat in Saracens engine room
Coaches/Managers ‘lost’ to the game
Kpoku bros pose Maro twin threat at Sarries
Young Guns: Northampton Saints winger Josh Gillespie
Relegation doesn’t diminish the dizzy highs of a decade
YOUNG GUNS
Double from Frost settles it for Pirates
Ace student Sam can be Wales No.10 says Turner
Community clubs must speak up to instigate change
Reliable boot of Grimoldby secures Amps win
England ought to replicate the French system, says Grimoldby
England ought to replicate the French system says Gimoldby
Eight-try Amps flick switch in second half
Soaring Falcons planning for Prem
Photo finish as Gillespie wins late foot race
Charged up Knights put on a show for captain Matt
CLUB-BY-CLUB: HOW THE CHAMPIONSHIP HAS PRODUCED PREMIERSHIP, PRO14 AND ULTIMATELY ENGLAND PLAYERS
Deuce for Williams as Exiles flop again
Namibian cavalry arrive for Carnegie
Talent-spotter Paul Turner seeking more gems for WRU
Falcons give nod to a new creator
Peterson eager for second crack in top flight
Welsh flyer joins Amps
Talent-spotter Turner seeking more gems
Amps survive late assault for famous victory
Forwards’ supremacy gets Ealing on a roll
Davies is the right man to salvage Yorkshire Carnegie, says Stuart Lancaster
Lancaster: Davies right man to salvage Carnegie
Grimoldby holds his nerve to win it at the death
DREAMTEAM
Impressive Amps land Boxing Day knockout
DREAMTEAM
Rayer given bigger war chest to turn Blues around
Dream Team: Moseley and ex-Coventry and Boland back Cliffie Hodgson
Purdy: I’d be lying if I didn’t say I want to play Premiership rugby again
Northampton’s Samson Ma’asi is on the mend after life-changing kidney transplant
Purdy plots route back to top in Cov’s shop window
Willis strikes late to steal victory for Ealing
Samson’s back with help of dad’s kidney
Ten-try Cov romp towards last eight
DREAMTEAM
It’s festival time as rivals share 85 points
Rested Pirates expect a battle
Young Guns: Saracens second row Jonathan Kpoku
Resilient Amps hold off late onslaught
YOUNG GUNS
Stokes planning to put on a show
ROOM101
Wing ace Mikalcius relishing chance at Scottish
Job done as Ward’s new boys get 50 up
McConnell marshals his big men to a gutsy victory
Ill-discipline undoes Amps good work on debut
Amps take derby spoils with Aseidu try-double
Set-piece sparkles to get 7-up for Trailfinders
Plucky Amps given a nasty welcome by Cov big guns
ROOM 101
Forthcoming fixtures
No money yet for Carnegie’s players
Reinforcements for Moseley
Chinnor will set the pace warns new captain Carl
Young Guns: Saracens wing Elliott Obatoyinbo
YOUNGGUNS
DREAMTEAM
Seven-try Moseley put on the style
Molitika’s still going strong at age of 44
Polynesian muscle men are moving in
Aspiring Coventry
splurge on Purdy
Joe can star at World Cup then roar as a 2021 Lion!
REVEALED: Sneak peek at GK IPA Championship fixtures 2019-20
Gulliver utilising experience of all his travels
Newcastle fightback will begin at London Scottish
DREAMTEAM
From Waratah wannabe to Blue through and through
Fun amid the fanfares
OEs future secure despite loss of main sponsor
TRP’s National One Dream Team 2018-19
5-starAmps are leading lights in our Dream XV
WHO ARE YOUR RUGBY HEROES?
Gr-eight win at Students sees Amps as champs
OEs keep up their promotion charge
Amps close on title as Bercis haunts former team Moseley
Leaders ‘get out of jail’ as comeback stuns Park
Albion Gashed by Rosslyn flyer Jack
Five-star OEs stay in the title battle
Power pack on form to keep the Amps in top spot
Amps ramp it up ahead of pivotal title contest
Blackmore hat-trick inspires win
Super Spencer strikes twice for Amps….
Amps maintain promotion push by felling Foresters
Durable Burcham brings up his 150
Amps fall short of bonus to drop off the top
Amps turn up the power to jump to top of the pile
Rampant Amps hammer Albion
Graduate Fish out to show he can replace Hartley one day
Drama aplenty as Esher edge thriller
Lutui tries inspire comeback victory
OEs overcome major hurdle to grow lead at the summit
Rayment learning on the job at Cambridge
Mose in the mire as Amps charge
Young Gun: Northampton Saints hooker Samson Ma’asi
Marfo try sees Park up to third and end A’s streak
MY LIFEIN RUGBY
YOUNG GUNS
Canada rediscover their ‘brand’ under Kingsley
Nagle-Taylor’s brings Titans late show vital win
Amps dig in to resist DMP surge
RUGBY SHORTS
Forthcoming fixtures
Pritchard miss lets OEs off the hook in edgy draw
Garside ‘punished’ for crack at Saints
Amps ease away against Stortford
Five-star effort from Titans to to deny Albion losing bonus
Cinderford learning their lessons to see off Blood & Sand
Kpoku provides a scare for Caldy
MY LIFEIN RUGBY
Rayment pops up to damp Amps’ spirits
A’s stay strong to fend off Heath efforts
Caves returns with a fab four to savour
DREAMTEAM
Students fight on but can’t turn tide
Chinnor at the double on an emotional day for the club
Red card just acts as signal for Amps to excel
Attwood on therampage as Bath give Pivac problems
BRISTOL
Falcons’ feelgood factor gives Mowden Park a boost
Sleightholme’s solo effort starts Boyd off with a win
Pre-season fixtures
New half-back pairing key to Saints’ revival
Tier three stand up to Premiership ‘bullies’
Long names Counties squad for Romania tour
Tonga’uiha sure Pacific franchise would be smash hit
DREAM TEAM
Bonus win moves Albion up to third
Moyle confident Ma’asi factor will entice new talent
Rayner is too late to rescue Mids
Promoted Coventry humbled by Amps
Turner’s prize is still within A’s reach
Pritchard kicks Amps past Park
Albion starved of the ball as Amps shut off revival
YOUNG GUNS
MY LIFEIN RUGBY
Pritchard guides Amps to the win
ROOM 101
Fox provides a reminder of class
Students strike to salvage late draw
YOUNG GUNS
Derby-day joy for Turner as A’s edge past brave Stortford
Esher’s storming reply earns draw
Amps edge win in crunch clash
Coventry on the roll again after Wasps gave them a sting
Bednall maintains cool to kick for tie
Ionians no match for Amps’ offloading antics
Park’s nerves shredded as double binning goes unpunished
All-action Gloucester back row Ludlow flying high in top tackler race
All-action Ludlow flying high in top tackler race
Walshe’s wizards are flying high after putting Hill to the sword
Dawson cheek is clincher in Darlington’s late show
Ill-disciplined Park pay heavy price
Resolute Marshall fancies chances at Saints
Plymouth bare their teeth to move third in table
Coventry maintain unbeaten start with narrow win
Amps turn the volume up to win historic encounter
Josh Sharp as a tack to beat Caldy
Winter’s Cov are far too strong for his former team
Green at the death to give visitors the points
Persistence pays off against Fylde
Tarrant on the money to sink his former club
Amps overcome slow start to win
”Near-perfect” past an ailing Cov ease Moseley
Championship better than A-League – Melville
Melville: Championship better than A-League
Wedlake injury overshadows Plymouth pluck
It won’t be a cakewark for Cov’s cash warns Brightwell
Samoan Test star Leo buys into Stortford’s low-budget values
Grace: Plymouth can make mark in six-way title race
2017-18 pre-season fixtures
2017-18 pre-season fixtures
2017-18 pre-season fixtures
2017-18 pre-season fixtures
From age 16 you could tell Coleman had touch of class
2017-18 pre-season fixtures
New dawn at Cov under Winter’s rule
2017-18 pre-season fixtures
2017-18 Pre-season fixtures
YOUNG GUNS
Cross link puts Mose on track for promotion
Earl puts injury time to good use with life as gym monkey
National League One Dream Team
East Mids end on a high to seal third
Hartpury’s history boys take top billing after finishing the term with honours
All change at Blackheath as Shanahan targets top four
Blood & Sand are thwarted by Amps
Week beginning Sunday, April 23rd, 2017
Plymouth look set for second as Cooper crosses late on
Baker off to a flyer as Amps see off Blaydon
Forthcoming fixtures
Ionians beaten by surge from the Amps
Forthcoming fixtures
First-half blitz gets home side victory
Forthcoming fixtures
Brightwell impressed by Moseley second-half composure
Powerhouse Lutui pushes Amps on
Counties gain revenge with second-half surge
Forthcoming fixtures
Game Esher can’t handle hot Steff
Young Gun: Nick Isiekwe – England U20s lock
College show win title with
Superb Tarrant holds off Club revival to seal top-two battle
YOUNG GUNS
20 Questions: Josh Bassett – Wasps wing
Peter Jackson column: Star-finder Paul Turner can give Wales fresh hope
My life in Rugby: Brett Sturgess – former Exeter prop
Young Gun: Will Evans – England U20s openside
Miserable ending for a Bedford legend
Young Gun: Billy Walker – England U20s and Saracens prop
Young Gun: Dean Adamson – Bedford winger
