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The Rugby Paper
Snubbed Graham runs in a hat-trick
DARCY Graham responded to his Lions snub with a hat-trick as Edinburgh booked their place in the play-offs.
1 min |
May 18, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Number nine Danny makes history on his swansong
DANNY Care will make his farewell to Twickenham Stoop this afternoon with special dispensation to wear the number nine shirt — despite being named on the bench.
2 min |
May 18, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Friday lights don’t scare Bath
BATH head of rugby Johann van Graan has every confidence a Friday night or Saturday afternoon semi-final will make no difference to his team.
1 min |
May 18, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Cardiff Met's shock for Bath
BUCS Super Rugby entered the quarter-finals phase this week with sixth seeds Cardiff Met causing the biggest upset by beating third seed Bath 36-28 away from home.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Springbok flier Kolbe shows his class for Sungoliath
SPRINGBOKS speedster Cheslin Kolbe was among the try scorers for Tokyo Sungoliath in a 22-17 victory over the Shizuoka Blue Revs.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Brighton time get better of Millfield
BRIGHTON College finally ended their wait for a first ever Rosslyn Park Nation al School 7s Cup title on Friday.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Exeter's double joy
EXETER College secured back-to-back titles with victory over Oaklands College in the final.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Prowse on Blues back
A BRACE from Matt Worley helped Bedford Blues return to winning ways with a bonus point success over Cornish Pirates.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
TJs give Raiders the runaround
TONBRIDGE Juddians moved one step closer to promotion after claiming a valuable bonus point win at Guernsey Raiders.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
That's a bit harsh on Colin
IT can be cruel what distinguished former internationals get remembered for and there is a case in point this week with the passing, aged 82, of Colin McFadyen.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
King Edward's too strong for Cheltenham
KING Edward's School fought relentlessly to secure a marginal victory over Cheltenham College to win the Vase final.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Camborne prepare for Clifton showdown
CAMBORNE flyer Alex Ducker has been scoring some vital tries in his bid to take the club \"where it's never been before\" by breaking into National One.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
I like playing open, fast and attractive rugby
What is your playing background and how did you get into coaching rugby?
4 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Knights going back in time to celebrate 150th anniversary
DONCASTER Knights' 150th anniversary coincides with club president Steve Lloyd's 50th year of involvement at the proud Yorkshire club.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Ampthill fight back to leave Caldy on the ropes again
A STRONG second-half performance saw Ampthill produce an incredible 15-point comeback to defeat Caldy.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
How the split bench is dividing the game
WHEN Rassie Erasmus first opted for a 7-1 split on the bench against New Zealand at Twickenham before the 2023 World Cup, he described an initiative which has come to be decried as dangerous and bad for the game's image and load management.
9 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Rampaging Ealing destroy Nottingham
EALING Trailfinders extended their lead at the top of the League with a 12-try demolition of Nottingham, with wing Tom Collins scoring four including a first-half hat-trick.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Sims: Every game TJs play is like a cup final
TONBRIDGE Juddians are in pole position in the race for promotion to National One but face stiff competition as the end of the season looms into view.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Tykes are looking set for promotion
LEEDS Tykes lock Jake Brady says his side are feeling good mentally as they aim to secure promotion to National One.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Epsom College go on rampage
EPSOM College scored five tries to beat a spirited Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg in the final.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Leinster stand firm to take out Sharks
A VASTLY understrength Leinster side carved out a brilliant win in a real arm-wrestle contest at Kings Park.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
I'm proud I've been a Pirate over 200 times
I WAS really proud to be able to make over 200 appearances for Cornish Pirates.
6 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Gustard to stay at Stade after all
So, Paul Gustard will remain at Stade Francais next season after all despite being to be released from the final year of his contract to join Premiership side Leicester.
4 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Knights take their time to get up to right speed
AN impressive second half display from Doncaster saw them cruise to a big win at high-flying Athletic Ground.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
12-try Merthyr crush Narberth
MERTHYR are the new leaders in the Welsh Premiership after running in a dozen tries in a crushing 78-17 home win over Narberth with Pontypridd losing at Brecon.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
'It wasn't meant to be a tea party...'
DOUG Smith, team manager of the 1971 Lions and therefore a rugby man of substance, was blunt in his assessment of his opponents on that famous tour: “They were bastards, the New Zealanders,” he was not talking of anyone in particular, possibly because there was too much choice, but one name remains synonymous with the darker, rougher side of events on that trip.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
RFU must prioritise return of promotion
IN defeat, defiance.
4 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Peter Symonds in unstoppable form
PETER Symonds College put their demons behind them to win their first ever girls U18 Rosslyn Park National 7s Cup title.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
Striving to keep the Tigers ahead of the pack
THE old warriors from the ancient rugby tribes of the East Midlands pushed their grudges aside for a few hours last week and converged on an 11th century village, united in paying their last respects to a grand old man of the English game.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Rugby Paper
I really enjoy taking on the big teams
Jack Emery talks to the in-form 23-year-old Coventry full-back Charlie Robson about his career aspirations
5 min |