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Clayton out for repeat win over Littler in Belfast

Jonny Clayton is keen to consolidate his position at the top of the Premier League table at Thursday's fourth event of the competition at the SSE Arena in Belfast.

'Luke Littler effect' inspiring young people to step up to the oche

Once a pub game, which was the pastime of mostly older men, darts all changed with the rise of a teenage sensation.

Off the Court: England chat, Housby's form and bogey teams

Raffi Quirke replaces injured Alex Mitchell as England’s injury crisis continues

England's injury crisis continues as star scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations with a hamstring injury. The post Raffi Quirke replaces injured Alex Mitchell as England’s injury crisis continues appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Greaves first woman to hit nine-darter on PDC ProTour

Beau Greaves makes history with the perfect leg in her Players Championship 6 clash against Mensur Suljovic in Leicester.

Key Rugby Events 2026 for Online Betting

Rugby is one of the most popular sports in the world, and it keeps growing as more people become rugby fans. The game season starts with the Six Nations in February and ends with the Nations Championship in November, so fans can stay engaged with all the events planned for 2026. Below, readers will find […] The post Key Rugby Events 2026 for Online Betting appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

'A dream come true' - Rock's Premier League debut

Northern Ireland's Josh Rock says he didn't expect his first Premier League appearance to be as soon as it has been ahead of playing his first night in Belfast on Thursday.

The 'rare combination' behind Britain's youngest F1 driver

Arvid Lindblad tells BBC Sport about being shaped by his Indian and Swedish heritage and how he was fixated on reaching F1 from aged five.

Watch: Wilson hits audacious trick shot to reach 142

Kyren Wilson makes a trick shot on the final black to win his match against Liu Hongyu at the Welsh Open.

2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round One summary: Tarucas dominate as Capibaras stun champions

After the scheduled curtain raiser was delayed due to a travel issue, the Super Rugby Americas season kicked off in Tucumán, where the home side Tarucas dominated their Chilean opponents, Selknam. The post 2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round One summary: Tarucas dominate as Capibaras stun champions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

2026 Six Nations analysis: England’s No.8 debate deepens after Ireland defeat

England have produced a lacklustre opening three rounds of the Six Nations, with poor outings against Scotland and Ireland meaning their title dreams are all but crushed. The post 2026 Six Nations analysis: England’s No.8 debate deepens after Ireland defeat appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Win Big Moments and the Rise of Online Keno Among Sports Fans

Rugby supporters understand the appeal of anticipation. Whether it is waiting for a late try or watching the clock wind down in a tight Test match, the thrill often lies in the build-up. That same sense of suspense has helped online keno attract growing interest among sports followers who enjoy quick, numbers-based games between fixtures. […] The post Win Big Moments and the Rise of Online Keno Among Sports Fans appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao to fight in September rematch on Netflix

40-something fighters will meet in Las Vegas Mayweather won previous encounter in 2015 Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will face each other on 19 September in Las Vegas in a rematch of one of the biggest fights in boxing history. Their first fight, in 2015, was generally seen as a tame affair with both fighters past their peaks. September’s bout, which will be streamed live on Netflix, is likely to be of an even lower quality. Mayweather and Pacquiao will be 49 and 47 respectively when the

Six Nations 2026: Why France’s big win over Italy wasn’t as convincing as it looked

Looking at Sunday’s result, it seems as though France cruised to another dominant win, but there is more beneath the score. The post Six Nations 2026: Why France’s big win over Italy wasn’t as convincing as it looked appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Asia Rugby Championship: Analyzing Hong Kong’s Breakthrough and Betting Angles Ahead

Hong Kong added to its collection of championship titles last year after defeating South Korea. They won an impressive 70-22 victory over the host country and cemented themselves as the unrivalled champions. Fans and analysts were poring over the stats, and even sports bettors on platforms like 1xBet were also re-checking their odds during the […] The post Asia Rugby Championship: Analyzing Hong Kong’s Breakthrough and Betting Angles Ahead appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Rugby World Cup Build-Up: Teams, Form, and Betting Outlook

The Rugby World Cup is a key international competition for rugby players. It attracts many fans who prefer this sport to traditional football. This sport is considered very physical, so players use various techniques to get the ball. The situation on the field can change at any moment, just like in the popular game Aviatrix. […] The post Rugby World Cup Build-Up: Teams, Form, and Betting Outlook appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

VAR vs TMO – what are the key differences?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the key differences between football's video assistant referees and rugby union's use of television match officials.

'Genius' Zhao beats Higgins to win Players Championship

Zhao Xintong claims the final four frames to beat John Higgins 10-7 and win the Players Championship in Telford.

Littler wins in Poland despite Van Veen nine-darter

Luke Littler wins the Poland Darts Open title despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen.

Loughborough Lightning 21-24 Bristol Bears: Millie David double seals dramatic turnaround

Bristol Bears recorded an impressive comeback victory away to Loughborough Lightning on Sunday afternoon. The post Loughborough Lightning 21-24 Bristol Bears: Millie David double seals dramatic turnaround appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Ellis Genge apologises to England fans after Ireland Six Nations thumping

Ellis Genge apologised to England fans after their Twickenham horror show but vowed to put things right following this 42-21 humbling by Ireland. The post Ellis Genge apologises to England fans after Ireland Six Nations thumping appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Dewi Lake proud despite Wales Six Nations defeat to Scotland in Cardiff

Scotland fought back to inflict a heartbreaking defeat on Wales in Cardiff yesterday. The post Dewi Lake proud despite Wales Six Nations defeat to Scotland in Cardiff appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Six Nations preview: France vs Italy – The French will be looking to take control

France return to Stade Pierre Mauroy today knowing victory over Italy would place them firmly in control of the Six Nations title race. The post Six Nations preview: France vs Italy – The French will be looking to take control appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Paul Rees: France boss Fabien Galthie unbottles a rare vintage

Paul Rees looks at how the French are turning on the style as they prepare to take on Italy this afternoon... The post Paul Rees: France boss Fabien Galthie unbottles a rare vintage appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Jeremy Guscott: Bouncebackability is key for England now after Six Nations drubbing

The making of a team is how it bounces back from a setback of the size of England’s defeat at Murrayfield last weekend. The post Jeremy Guscott: Bouncebackability is key for England now after Six Nations drubbing appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Wales 23-26 Scotland: The Scots made to fight all the way by Steve Tandy’s Welshmen

Scotland overturned a 20-5 deficit to win a pulsating match to keep alive their hopes of a Triple Crown and Championship, and in so doing, condemned Wales to their 11th home Six Nations defeat in a row since their 20-17 win over Scotland in 2022. The post Wales 23-26 Scotland: The Scots made to fight all the way by Steve Tandy’s Welshmen appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

England skipper Maro Itoje believes youngsters are so confident nowadays

Maro Itoje was not fazed by making his international debut a decade ago, but reckons the current crop of youngsters led by Henry Pollock have taken it to a different level. The post England skipper Maro Itoje believes youngsters are so confident nowadays appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Paul Rees: England must work out where it all went wrong after embarrassing Six Nations loss

The end of the match was a microcosm of what had gone on before. England were on the attack, on the trail of a bonus point they did not merit, when Alex Coles lost the ball and the game was up. A side that set its sights on the Grand Slam now has it all to do to finish in the top half. The post Paul Rees: England must work out where it all went wrong after embarrassing Six Nations loss appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Brendan Gallagher: Jamison Gibson-Park is back to his best as he pulls the strings for Ireland

A few weeks back, with Ireland’s possible decline ahead of the Six Nations, the subject de jour I ventured the opinion in these pages that they would still be a force to reckon with... if Jamison Gibson-Park could rediscover his best form. Yesterday the New Zealander did precisely that and a frankly pitiful England were, for the second week on the bounce, left for dead. The post Brendan Gallagher: Jamison Gibson-Park is back to his best as he pulls the strings for Ireland appeared first on The R

Kevin Sinfield gives Marcus Smith credit in England No.10 battle

Kevin Sinfield has credited Marcus Smith for taking the yo-yo nature of his current England status on the chin and knuckling down to business. The post Kevin Sinfield gives Marcus Smith credit in England No.10 battle appeared first on The Rugby Paper.