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Premiership

/ 16 hours ago

Red Bull complete ‘landmark’ deal to take over Newcastle Falcons

Energy drinks company Red Bull has completed its takeover of Newcastle Falcons. The Gallagher PREM club, who will continue to play...

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Latest News

/ 17 hours ago

Joe Santamaria: New South American faces in PREM Rugby this season

As the new Prem season draws near and teams begin to finalise their squads, The Rugby Paper takes a look at...

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/ 1 day ago

Pete Ryan: Freddie Thomas set to be a star of the future for Welsh Rugby

A fresh slate for a proud rugby nation, new faces will be looking to make a massive impact. Steve Tandy will...

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Premiership

/ 1 day ago

The Prem is entering a new era this season, and so is Scotland’s Tom Jordan

A player with a fascinating career is adding a fresh chapter as he makes the move to Ashton Gate this season....

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British and Irish Lions

/ 2 days ago

Pete Ryan: Ellis Genge – The unsung hero of the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour

Big players step up on the biggest stages, giving their all when the pressure is at its highest. It doesn’t get...

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Latest News

/ 3 days ago

Ben Youngs gives his backing for R360 League

Ben Youngs claims the proposed breakaway league R360 could be just what rugby needs to help give it a major “shake...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 days ago

Dragons swoop for scrum-half Niall Armstrong

Dragons have signed Irish scrum-half Niall Armstrong after his departure from Exeter at the end of last season. The 25-year-old has...

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/ 3 days ago

Dan Cole offered new role at Leicester Tigers

Former Leicester and England prop Dan Cole has become the recruitment and retention manager at Welford Road under new head coach...

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/ 3 days ago

Marlie Packer available for World Cup opener

Flanker Marlie Packer will not miss the start of England’s home Women’s World Cup after she was given a one-match ban...

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/ 3 days ago

Australian Rugby cancel Giteau’s Law

Australian rugby officials have announced the removal of the so-called “Giteau’s Law”, which had previously limited the number of overseas-based players...

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/ 3 days ago

Four-week ban for Dan Sheehan

Hooker Dan Sheehan has been banned for four matches, which will be reduced to three if he completes World Rugby’s coaching...

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Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 3 days ago

Poppy Leitch calls for PWR clubs to work with universities

Poppy Leitch believes her England Students side can plug a crucial gap in the women’s pathway, having previously been overlooked. The...

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International Rugby

/ 3 days ago

Gladiator Meg Jones gets ready to go to war at Women’s World Cup

England's Meg Jones is polishing her weapons and suiting up to step out in the ultimate gladiator arena this summer. The...

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International Rugby

/ 3 days ago

Canada prove too good for Ireland with clinical attacking display

Ireland..............26 Canada ............ 47 Canada produced a clinical attacking display to claim victory over Ireland at Ulster’s Kingspan Stadium yesterday, running...

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International Rugby

/ 3 days ago

England 40-6 France: Ruthless forward power drives Red Roses to victory in final World Cup warm-up

France.................. 6pts Penalties: Bourgeois 35, 43 England .............40pts Tries: Talling 3, Cokayne 15, Muir 37, Jones 47, Davies 74, 77 Conversions:...

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/ 3 days ago

Charlie Hodgson transfers his rugby skills to business

As England’s all-time leading Premiership points scorer, Charlie Hodgson’s impact on British rugby is undisputed. With a decorated career spanning over...

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Dream Team

/ 3 days ago

Dream Team – George Boulton

George Boulton, the Dings Crusaders captain and former Hartpury and Cinderford inside centre, chooses the best XV he has played with...

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Features

/ 3 days ago

Sharks tale will concern 2031 hosts

ON Monday, Major League Rugby announced the winner of their inguaural executive of the year award: Milagros Cubelli, CEO of the...

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Features

/ 3 days ago

Stewart McKinney recalls the brutal Lions days of ’74

Long before the Lions failed to turn up in Sydney for their shot at something historic, one of their Old Invincibles...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 3 days ago

Paul Rees: Money was the theme for the Lions – and that will not change

Paul Rees says that, as the Lions chase every pound, the home unions can't complain if players do the same As...

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/ 3 days ago

Premiership Transfers 2025/26 – Bath

In: Dan Frost (Exeter Chiefs), Bernard van der Linde (Bulls), Santiago Carreras (Gloucester), Henry Arundell (Racing 92), Chris Harris (Gloucester) Out:...

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/ 3 days ago

BRISTOL BEARS

Pedro Rubiolo In: Tom Jordan (Glasgow Warriors), Pedro Rubiolo (Newcastle Falcons), Max Pepper (Newcastle Falcons), Josh Carrington (Cardiff Metropolitan University), Will...

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/ 3 days ago

EXETER CHIEFS

Joseph Dweba In: Tom Hooper (ACT Brumbies), Joseph Dweba (Stormers), Stephen Varney (Vannes), Julian Heaven (NSW Waratahs), Charlie Chapman (Gloucester), Len...

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/ 3 days ago

LEICESTER TIGERS

Jamie Blamire In: Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons), Tarek Haffar (Northampton Saints), Wilf McCarthy (Hartpury University), Joaquin Moro (Pampas XV), Charlie Titcombe...

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/ 3 days ago

NEWCASTLE FALCONS

Freddie Clarke In: Ethan Grayson (San Diego Legion), George McGuigan (Ospreys), Jamie Hodgson (Edinburgh), Freddie Clarke (Gloucester), Amanaki Mafi (Canon Eagles)...

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/ 3 days ago

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS

In: Cleopas Kundiona (Nevers), Amena Caqusau (Glasgow Warriors), Danilo Fischetti (Zebre Parma), Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons), Anthony Belleau (Clermont), JJ van...

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/ 3 days ago

GLOUCESTER

Will Joseph In: Will Joseph (Harlequins), Ross Byrne (Leinster), Ben Loader (Stormers), James Venter (Sharks), Jack Innard (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Redshaw...

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/ 3 days ago

HARLEQUINS

Kieran Treadwell In: Kieran Treadwell (Ulster), Guido Petti (Bordeaux), Harry Williams (Pau), George Turner (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), Stu Townsend (Exeter Chiefs),...

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/ 3 days ago

SALE SHARKS

In: Nathan Jibulu (Harlequins), Marius Louw (Lions), Jacques Vermeulen (Exeter Chiefs), Reuben Logan (Northampton Saints) Out: Josh Beaumont (retired), Tommy Taylor...

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/ 3 days ago

SARACENS

Max Malins In: Max Malins (Bristol Bears), Marcus Street (Exeter Chiefs), Vilikesa Nairau (Coventry), Tietie Tuimauga (Montauban), Owen Farrell (Racing 92)...

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Features

/ 3 days ago

It’s the people you meet that make the difference

MY LIFEIN RUGBY STEVE BODEN THE FORMER DONCASTER, LEEDS AND JERSEY HOOKER AND COACH, WHO IS NOW COACHING AT COVENTRY WHEN...

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/ 3 days ago

Pat Lam’s philosophy: You get punched, you get back up, and you go again

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears Bristol started the...

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/ 3 days ago

Georgia prove too strong for England U18s

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia...............35pts England..............31pts On the run: England U18’s Hugh Shields PICTURE: Gallo Images ENGLAND U18s suffered a defeat...

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Features

/ 3 days ago

Oundle building a smart pathway

Ben Jaycock talks to coach Andy Key about the challenges of playing at level 4 after promotion from Regional 1 S-East...

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News Extra

/ 3 days ago

Diamond happy as Falcons sign Japan back rower

NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE have signed veteran Canon Eagles back rower Amanaki Mafi on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old Japan international previously...

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English Championship

/ 3 days ago

Charles Rylands: We need a repeat of the 2015 Championship drama

Many readers will recall the Championship final second leg between Worcester and Bristol broadcast live on Sky Sports where Chris Pennell’s...

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Features

/ 3 days ago

Springboks setting their sights on double top

Ben Jaycock looks forward to The Rugby Championship which starts next weekend Champions: South Africa celebrate with the trophy last season...

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Features

/ 3 days ago

SQUADS

SOUTH AFRICA FORWARDS: Lood de Jager, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jean-Luc du Preez, Eben Etzebeth, Vincent Kock, Siya Kolisi (c), Wilco Louw,...

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/ 3 days ago

Read scores three as Havant ease to big win

■ By BEN JAYCOCK HAVANT blew Bracknell away in the second quarter with five well worked tries that gave a platform...

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/ 3 days ago

PWR starts with a fierce repeat final

■ By BEN JAYCOCK PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury and last season’s runners-up Saracens reignite their rivalry in the opening round of next...

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/ 3 days ago

Pre-season fixtures

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs THU AUG 14 Neath v Gorseinon (7.30pm) FRI AUG...

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Jeff Probyn

/ 3 days ago

Once again, officials fail to punish the Lions

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO the tour is over, and the Lions return home happy at...

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/ 3 days ago

Invest in sevens to win over US -Friday

■ By BEN JAYCOCK MIKE Friday says poor marketing, an inconsistent domestic competition, and unrealistic expectations surrounding 15s is hindering rugby’s...

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