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Bath stun L’borough to go top, Swansea relegated
BUCS RUGBY ■ By JOSEPH TERRY BATH broke Loughborough’s nine-game winning streak with a 40-31 triumph to jump top of BUCS Super Rugby moving into the final round of the league. Three tries in the last half-an-hour claimed what could be five title-winning points as Max Pearce led with a hat-trick. Roman Andrews scored twice […] The post Bath stun L’borough to go top, Swansea relegated appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Regional results
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Gordon double sparks the Reds
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Star player: Queensland Reds hero Carter Gordon PICTURES: Getty Images CARTER Gordon produced a dramatic late double to inspire Queensland Reds to a remarkable 34-31 victory over Super Rugby Pacific leaders ACT Brumbies in a thrilling encounter at a rain-soaked GIO Stadium. The Brumbies appeared firmly in control with just five […] The post Gordon double sparks the Reds appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Tayler makes it safe for Newport
Super Rygbi Cup Final ■ By ROB COLE A LATE try from flanker Kyle Tayler ensured glory for Newport as they came from behind to defeat holders Llandovery 28-25 at Cardiff Arms Park to win the Super Rygbi Cymru Cup. This triumph for reigning SRC champions Newport sees them add the cup to the inaugural […] The post Tayler makes it safe for Newport appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Swansea end 25-year wait for silver
Plate Final ■ By CARL FIELD SWANSEA ended their 25-year wait for silverware after defeating RGC 29-13 at Cardiff Arms Park yesterday to lift the Super Rygbi Cymru Plate. It secured the Whites their first piece of silverware since a Scott Gibbs led side won the Welsh/Scottish League back in 2001. That came two years […] The post Swansea end 25-year wait for silver appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ravens run away from Pooler
Super Rygbi round-up ■ By CARL FIELD BRIDGEND Ravens ran in seven second half tries to overturn a 20-7 half time deficit and record a 50-27 victory over Pontypool. Wing Joe Gatt scored twice, with full-back Fraser Jones, captain Thomas Jevons, centre Tom Florence and replacements Chris Williams, Ryan Wilkins and Lloyd Wilkins also going […] The post Ravens run away from Pooler appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ponty tame Neath to regain top spot
Prem round-up ■ By ROB COLE PONTYPRIDD reclaimed top spot in the Welsh Premiership with a seven try 47- 35 victory over Neath at Sardis Road. Outside half Logan Jones scored two tries and kicked six conversions for Ponty. Joe Davies was also at the double with Joel Raikes, Jorge Lucey and Mitch Barnard the […] The post Ponty tame Neath to regain top spot appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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Galthie’s putting his faith in Tatafu
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN The heavy mob: France prop Tevita Tatafu and, below left to right, Uini Atonio, Demba Bamba, Georges-Henri Colombe and Dorian Aldegheri PICTURES: Getty Images YESTERDAY at Murrayfield, Dorian Aldegheri and Dem-ba Bamba covered the right-hand side of the front row for France against Scotland. It wouldn’t, if Fabien Galthie’s pre-tournament fitness […] The post Galthie’s putting his faith in Tatafu appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Forthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, March 8, 2026 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, MARCH 13 NATIONAL LEAGUES United Rugby Championship Connacht v Scarlets (7.45pm) Edinburgh v Ulster (7.45pm) Premiership Women’s Rugby Loughborough L v Harlequins (7.30pm) LONDON & SE DIVISION Regional 2 Midlands West Hereford v Ludlow Counties 2 […] The post Forthcoming fixtures appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26
Welcome to the latest update of this season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby. Today’s update covers the period Sunday 22nd February 2026 through to Saturday 28th February 2026. Well, we have reached our fifth Manager of the Month award for the 2025/26 TRP Fantasy Rugby Season. This award is for the month of February 2026. In first […] The post FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
DREAM TEAM
JOHN KELLY, THE FORMER LUCTONIANS, NORTH OTAGO, PLYMOUTH ALBION, DONCASTER KNIGHTS AND NEWCASTLE SECOND ROW, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. Ralph Darling – Back in 2015 at North Otago, Ralph was my loose-head and a cracking one to have. Not the biggest, but skilful, tough and famous over there […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sonay Kartal shocks Navarro at Indian Wells while Draper starts title defence in style
Kartal beats No 20 seed Emma Navarro 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 British men’s No 1 defeats Bautista Agut 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 Jack Draper came from behind to beat Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to start his title defence in Indian Wells, and his success was followed by a superb performance in the women’s event from Sonay Kartal, as the British No 2 twice broke back to stay in the match and beat the No 20 seed, Emma Navarro, 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (2). Kartal, the world No 54, raced through the first set but needed a
Littler into UK Open quarter-finals but Humphries out
Reigning champion Luke Littler moves into the quarter-finals of the UK Open with a comfortable 10-5 win over Gary Anderson, while Luke Humphries is beaten 10-6 by Danny Noppert.
Scotland win 90-point thriller to enter title race and Italy stun England
Chris Jones and Matt Dawson reflect on an extraordinary day in the Six Nations.
Rory McIlroy to defend Players title despite withdrawal from Invitational
Northern Irishman pulls out before third round ‘I felt a twinge in my back, it became muscle spasms’ Rory McIlroy is confident of defending his Players Championship title from Thursday despite withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational 35 minutes before his third round. McIlroy suffered back spasms and was unwilling to potentially put appearances at the Players and next month’s Masters at risk by taking to the course at Bay Hill. McIlroy will also be defending the crown at Augusta Nationa
Pogacar wins Strade Bianche for record fourth time
Four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar solos to victory as he wins the Strade Bianche for a record fourth time.
Pogacar makes it three in a row at Strade Bianche while Chabbey sprints to glory
Teenage French sensation Paul Seixas finishes second Swiss wins women’s race in a thrilling finish Tadej Pogacar won a record fourth Strade Bianche title as he made a triumphant start to his 2026 season, with the teenage French sensation Paul Seixas second. The world champion made a typically devastating long-range break around 80km from the finish, after which it was a procession to the line in Siena for his third win in a row. In doing so, the four-time Tour de France winner proved once agai
'Perfect storm' for Russell but Norris unhappy with 'worst cars'
George Russell knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick. Lando Norris was not so happy after Australian Grand Prix qualifying.
'Huge potential' in Aston Martin, says Alonso
Fernando Alonso says there is "huge potential" in the Aston Martin car after qualifying 17th at the Australian Grand Prix.
'I saw a drone hit the US consulate' - Patten's escape from Dubai
Explosions, fighter jets and aborted border crossings - British doubles player Henry Patten on finally getting out of Dubai amid the Middle East conflict.
Littler's UK Open defence off to winning start
World number one Luke Littler gets his UK Open defence off to a winning start, overcoming Damon Heta 10-3 with his second 'Big Fish' checkout in as many days.
'No player should have to deal with this' - Udvardy was sent threats and gun photo
Hungary's Panna Udvardy says she was sent "disturbing" messages including a picture of a gun, warning her family would be harmed unless she lost a tennis match.
Why are nine-darters on the rise?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at why nine-darters are on the rise in darts
Tiger Woods’ wavering over captaincy undermines US Ryder Cup ambitions
Woods says he has PGA commitments but knows he would be up against a detail-obsessed Luke Donald in 2027 Chatter on the Bay Hill range this week has suggested the prospect of Tiger Woods making a return to competitive action at next month’s Masters may actually be more than a tale of fantasy. There is even the suggestion Woods could test his competitive ability at a stop on the senior Champions Tour between now and Augusta National. If nothing else, the mere discussion keeps sponsors happy. One
Backstedt wins Vuelta a Extremadura time trial
Welsh cyclist Zoe Backstedt powers to time-trial win at Vuelta a Extremadura, her first win of 2026
Title hopes at stake: England braced for French forward assault in Paris
The atmosphere in Saint-Denis is electric as France prepares to host England in a defining moment of this year’s Six Nations. The post Title hopes at stake: England braced for French forward assault in Paris appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Naoya Inoue to face Junto Nakatani in historic Tokyo Dome megafight
Unbeaten rivals collide at Tokyo Dome on 2 May Inoue defends undisputed super-bantamweight crown Nakatani says he must be ‘at my best’ to win Japan’s Naoya Inoue said Friday that he will need to be at his destructive best when he faces unbeaten countryman Junto Nakatani in their highly anticipated showdown at Tokyo Dome in May. The two fighters met in Tokyo to formally confirm their 2 May clash, with Inoue set to defend his undisputed super bantamweight world championship against Nakatani, wh
Archie McParland embracing bigger Northampton Saints role ahead of Prem Rugby Cup semi-final
Northampton Saints scrum half, Archie McParland, highlights the excitement within the group ahead of this weekend’s Prem Rugby Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs. The post Archie McParland embracing bigger Northampton Saints role ahead of Prem Rugby Cup semi-final appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
'A fresh start' - fit-again Draper sports buzz cut for Indian Wells defence
Jack Draper says he no longer has "any fear" around the arm injury that plagued him for eight months as he prepares to begin his Indian Wells title defence.