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Forthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, February 22, 2026 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 INTERNATIONALS Six Nations France v Italy (3.10pm) NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership Women’s Rugby Loughborough Lightning v Bristol (3pm) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 NATIONAL LEAGUES United Rugby Championship Cardiff Rugby v Leinster (7pm) Edinburgh v Scarlets (7.45pm) […] The post Forthcoming fixtures appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Gout Gout dazzles again with Australian record-equalling 100m time
18-year-old runs 10.00 (+0.9) seconds in first race of 2026 Equal-fastest legal 100m run by an Australian on home soil Sprint sensation Gout Gout has clocked the equal-fastest legal 100m run by an Australian on home soil, notching 10.00 (+0.9) seconds in his first race at the distance in 2026. Teenage superstar Gout is edging closer to legally breaking the magical 10-second barrier after a wonderful performance at the Dane Bird-Smith Shield Meet at QSAC on Saturday. Continue reading...
UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter after death of Paralympian
Plea follows 2017 death of UAE’s Abdullah Hayayei UKA could face fine of between £1.2m and £5m UK Athletics is facing a seven-figure fine after pleading guilty to corporate manslaughter in the death of a Paralympian who was hit on the head by a metal pole while preparing for the London World Para Athletics Championships in 2017. The incident occurred at Newham Leisure Centre when the pole, which was attached to a throwing cage, fell on Abdullah Hayayei while he was training. Emergency services
‘That was fun’: Keely Hodgkinson smashes world record set on day she was born
Olympic champion breaks indoor 800m mark in France Former record set 24 years ago on Hodgkinson’s birthday Britain’s Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson obliterated the world indoor 800m record, which has stood since 2002, by nearly a second in a stunning performance in Liévin. Hodgkinson had made no secret that she believed the record of 1min 55.82sec, set by Slovenia’s Jolanda Ceplak on the same day Hodgkinson was born – 3 March 2002 – was there for the taking after a prep race at the British
New Rugby Paper Roundup: England v Ireland – English response or Irish statement? ft Pat McCarry
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Irish rugby writer Pat McCarry to preview a huge Six Nations showdown at Twickenham. The post New Rugby Paper Roundup: England v Ireland – English response or Irish statement? ft Pat McCarry appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations news: Maro Itoje set for 100th cap as England and Ireland look to bounce back at Twickenham
British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje will run out for his 100th cap for England on Saturday at Twickenham, eager to prove a point against Ireland and right last Saturday’s wrongs. The post Six Nations news: Maro Itoje set for 100th cap as England and Ireland look to bounce back at Twickenham appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations news: Sam Prendergast dropped by Ireland ahead of clash with England
Sam Prendergast has been left out of Ireland’s matchday squad for Saturday’s Six Nations clash away to England, with Jack Crowley named at fly-half. The post Six Nations news: Sam Prendergast dropped by Ireland ahead of clash with England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
The best Rugby tournaments to bet on at bookmakers
Those who love Rugby always have the chance to combine their passion for the sport with the opportunity to earn money at bookmakers through sports betting. However, the sport’s calendar is not as full as that of other sports offered by iGaming platforms. While this means that betting is less frequent, it also gives users […] The post The best Rugby tournaments to bet on at bookmakers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Step-by-step Pinco registration: From filling out the form to the first login
Pinco casino offers over 5,000 games and features for players around the world. You need an account to play with real money and win prizes. In Turkey, joining Pinco is very fast and takes about one minute. The sign-up process is basic because the site wants to save your time and keep things easy. In […] The post Step-by-step Pinco registration: From filling out the form to the first login appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Episode 8: Making History
The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.
Episode 7: Shooting for the Stars
The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.
UK Slot Gaming & Mobile Pay: Trends, Usage and Player Behaviour
In the UK, pay-by-mobile has become essential to the UK digital economy, driven by Boku’s carrier billing launch in 2009 and the Payforit standard in 2015. Pay by mobile slots now account for 22% of all online casino deposits, with £3.6 billion in annual slots revenue and 4.6 million players generating gross gaming yield. EE, […] The post UK Slot Gaming & Mobile Pay: Trends, Usage and Player Behaviour appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations news: Matthieu Jalibert or Romain Ntamack – where do France go now?
France have gotten off to a blinding start to this year’s Six Nations, kicking their campaign off with bonus point wins against Ireland and Wales. The post Six Nations news: Matthieu Jalibert or Romain Ntamack – where do France go now? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
What is sandbagging in F1?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain what sandbagging means in Formula 1.
Six Nations news: Henry Pollock set for first England start against Ireland
Henry Pollock will make his first England start in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland as one of three changes in personnel to the side defeated by Scotland. The post Six Nations news: Henry Pollock set for first England start against Ireland appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
‘No cushion, no seatbelt, no airbag’: the GB bobsledder who races with her eyes closed
Ashleigh Nelson is in the mix for a bobsleigh medal at the Winter Olympics – but that doesn’t mean she enjoys it Ashleigh Nelson was never meant to be in the Winter Olympics. If you’d asked her 18 months ago where she expected to be competing this week, she would have told you she would be at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham running the 60m at the UK Indoor Championships, not standing at the top of the world’s newest ice track riding a £75,000 bobsleigh. “I was tricked into it,” Nelson says. “You
Tyson Fury says death of Anthony Joshua’s friends prompted his return to the ring
Fury set to step back into the ring after 15 months out Joshua involved in fatal Nigeria car crash in December Tyson Fury has revealed the deaths of two of long-time rival Anthony Joshua’s friends in a car crash in December was the catalyst for his return to boxing. Fury will step back into the ring on 11 April after a 15-month absence to face the Russian-born heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which will be broadcast live on Netflix. Continue reading...
Six Nations news: What we learned about every team from round two
Round two of the Six Nations brought Ireland and Scotland their first wins, showcased France’s attacking brilliance, and left England and Wales facing tough questions. The post Six Nations news: What we learned about every team from round two appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Rugby World Cup 2027: Organisers on course to deliver a thrilling tournament
Australia is putting the final touches to its preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup (RWC). The post Rugby World Cup 2027: Organisers on course to deliver a thrilling tournament appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jeremiah Azu completes surprise sprint double at UK indoor championships
Azu adds 200m gold to 60m title in Birmingham Issy Boffey wins 800m after Hodgkinson withdrawal Amid a raft of high-profile absentees from Birmingham this weekend it was quite the surprise to see Jeremiah Azu’s name on the 200m start list for the UK Athletics Indoor Championships on Sunday. The 200m is not contested internationally during the indoor season so elite athletes almost never race it, and Azu had already won the 60m title a day earlier. In an era where world-class athletes tend to w
Wales 12-54 France: Les Bleus overpower the Welsh en route to emphatic Six Nations victory
Wales suffered more Six Nations misery as France romped to a 54-12 victory in Cardiff. The post Wales 12-54 France: Les Bleus overpower the Welsh en route to emphatic Six Nations victory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Why is there talk about a Pakistan spinner's action?
Who is Usman Tariq and what is the story behind the Pakistan spinner's much-debated bowling action?
No end to England’s Calcutta Cup agony as Scotland come out on top in Six Nations clash
Steve Borthwick watched England’s 12-match winning run hit the buffers – then insisted Henry Arundell’s red card was a bridge too far for his side. The post No end to England’s Calcutta Cup agony as Scotland come out on top in Six Nations clash appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Andy Farrell: Ireland’s spirit was fantastic in Six Nations win over Italy
Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the character of his team after they overcame gritty Italy in Dublin to get their campaign back on track ahead of Saturday’s showdown with England at Twickenham. The post Andy Farrell: Ireland’s spirit was fantastic in Six Nations win over Italy appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: When roosters turned to feather dusters
A week is a long time in sport. Henry Arundell and George Ford enjoyed the plaudits after the opening round romp against Wales, but the roosters at Twickenham became feather dusters in Edinburgh. The post Paul Rees: When roosters turned to feather dusters appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Brendan Gallagher: I think Sevens is badly in need of an energy boost
I worry about Sevens which, having invested so much energy and emotion into securing Olympic status, seems to have become very Groundhog Day elsewhere and is in danger of losing its way. The post Brendan Gallagher: I think Sevens is badly in need of an energy boost appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leicester Tigers wing Ollie Hassell-Collins still has England ambitions
Ollie Hassell-Collins is set on adding to the two England caps he won three years ago. The post Leicester Tigers wing Ollie Hassell-Collins still has England ambitions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Josh Hodge keen to end on a high with Exeter Chiefs before joining Newcastle Red Bulls
Josh Hodge hopes to leave Exeter Chiefs on a high this summer when he re-joins Newcastle Red Bulls. The post Josh Hodge keen to end on a high with Exeter Chiefs before joining Newcastle Red Bulls appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hybrid players get George Ford’s vote for England
George Ford has welcomed the emergence of England’s hybrid players – but warned one size does not fit all. The post Hybrid players get George Ford’s vote for England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England’s Ollie Chessum says it’s great to be back at full capacity for 2026 Six Nations
Every England victory is sweet but last weekend’s win over Wales was extra special for Ollie Chessum after limping through the best part of six months. The post England’s Ollie Chessum says it’s great to be back at full capacity for 2026 Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.