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Saracens stick with Sellors
PREVIEW... Saracens v Bristol Bears Today. Kick-off 1.30pm, StoneX FREE-SCORING Saracens return to the StoneX for the first time in nine weeks today as they host Bristol Bears looking to build on last weekend’s statement 13-try win. The 81-0 victory at Leicester Tigers accelerated their momentum, having won eight matches in a row since their […] The post Saracens stick with Sellors appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Table toppers turn on the style
■By BLUEBELL NICHOLLS Gloucester-H .. 45pts Harlequins .......22pts Tries: Williams 9, Tuipulotu 26, 31; Jones 50, Heard 60, Muir 68, Simpson 74 Conversions: George 10, 32, 51, 61, 69 Tries: Cromack 18; Torley 37, Mikaele-Tu’u 53, Wafer 63 Conversion: Cromack 54 TOP of the table Gloucester-Hartpury sealed their 10th win in a row in a […] The post Table toppers turn on the style appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
We need to dig deep – Salvin
PREVIEW... Exeter Chiefs v Loughborough Today. Kick-off 1pm, Sandy Park EXETER will look to go one better than last weekend when they welcome sixth-placed Loughborough Lightning today, whom they drew with 33-all in November. The Chiefs, who came into this weekend in fourth, were forced to settle for a 38-38 draw against Harlequins last time […] The post We need to dig deep – Salvin appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sharks keep Trailfinders at bay
■ By JOSEPH TERRY Trailfinders .....31pts Sale Sharks .....36pts Tries: Penalty 16, Blanco 30, 40+5; Leatherman 43, Ponsonby 56 Conversions: N Gallagher 40+6, 58 Tries: Hogan-Rochester 23, Childs 36, Hogan 47, Cokayne 62, Fray 70 Conversions: Duffy 25, 37, 49, 63 Penalty: Duffy 80 SALE claimed a first victory in nine, delivering a hammer blow […] The post Sharks keep Trailfinders at bay appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Frenchman in a hurry
PETER JACKSON Starlet: Fabien Brau-Boirie PICTURE: Alamy PAU introduced him to the Top 14 last season at the age of 18 and now France are rushing him straight into their Six Nations midfield within a few weeks of turning 20. Fabien Brau- Boirie, all 6ft 3in of him, has always been in a hurry. Nobody […] The post Frenchman in a hurry appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Peter Jackson: Peter Squires, a true local hero
Peter Squires shall forever stand out among England’s true all-rounders, the first county cricketer to play a Test match for the Lions and, most definitely, the last. The post Peter Jackson: Peter Squires, a true local hero appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Peter Jackson: Iceberg ahead! Wales in mountainous seas
Before Antoine Dupont raised the art to new levels of excellence, a succession of Napoleonic scrum-halves scarcely any taller than the vertically-challenged Emperor had shown Le Martien the way. The post Peter Jackson: Iceberg ahead! Wales in mountainous seas appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: Wales needs to rediscover its old rivalries to help the National side
Paul Rees argues that it's time for the regional game to be shown the same concern as the national team... The post Paul Rees: Wales needs to rediscover its old rivalries to help the National side appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Highlanders too good for Crusaders
By BEN JAYCOCK Triple top: Highlanders trio Caleb Tangitau, Cameron Millar and Tanielu Tele’a celebrate their win PICTURES: Getty Images CAMERON Millar’s ice-cool strike from 48 metres proved the difference as Highlanders edged the champions Crusaders 25-23 in a dramatic Super Rugby Pacific opener. The fly-half’s 78th-minute penalty sparked wild scenes in Dunedin as last […] The post Highlanders too good for Crusaders appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
My Life in Rugby: Augustin Slowik – Promotions are the real deal
Augustin Slowik, the former Bristol Bears, Worcester, Eastern Suburbs, London Scottish, Jersey Reds, Nice and Blackheath full-back, reflects on his life in rugby. The post My Life in Rugby: Augustin Slowik – Promotions are the real deal appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Travelling fans can’t be left at side of the road
THERE aren’t many downsides to being a staunch supporter of Les Bleus but this year’s compressed Six Nations itinerary – with just one fallow weekend – and the bone headed selfishness of seemingly all powerful TV schedulers is trying their patience to the limit. The Six Nations and indeed gala rugby occasions generally rely on […] The post Travelling fans can’t be left at side of the road appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Gulley believes Exeter’s best yet to come
By JOSEPH TERRY EXETER University loose-head Tom Gulley believes his team will show they have the most heart in BUCS Super Rugby in the title-deciding play-offs. Gulley, 22, is the experienced head in the Exeter front row in his final campaign in the Green and White hoops. Exeter picked up their first win in five […] The post Gulley believes Exeter’s best yet to come appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Points machine Hayes at it again
National League 1 By DAVID BEADOWS Rotherham T .........47 Dings C..................... 12 LLOYD HAYES weighed in with 22 points as league leaders Rotherham avenged a rare defeat to Dings Crusaders. The visitors won the first meeting in October but there was to be no repeat, with Hayes, the league’s leading scorer, claiming two of Titans’ […] The post Points machine Hayes at it again appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Cleet is difference in big Park battle
By TOM MARKHAM Sedgley Park ........ 19 Rosslyn Park .........33 RAMPANT Rosslyn Park cruised to victory over Sedgley Park. The game started with great intensity as Rosslyn Park found some joy early on with two quick tries. The first came through a Sam Kennaugh offload leading to a simple try for George Orchard. The second […] The post Cleet is difference in big Park battle appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Thunder helps Sale storm to top triumph over Lions
By GARETH DANIELS Sale FC...............52pts Tries: Robins 1, Dixon 9, Green 20, Thunder 22, 43, 67; Boxall 76, Walsh 79 Conversions: Green 2, 10, 21, 23; Robins 77, 80 Leicester L ...... 24pts Tries: Mannion 17, 52; Bouchier 31, Metcalfe 70 Conversions: Bouchier 32, 53 CORBIN THUNDER grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Sale devoured […] The post Thunder helps Sale storm to top triumph over Lions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Moseley are beaten by Smeaton in win for Heath
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ............55 B Moseley .............. 12 BLACKHEATH celebrated a half-century of points in beating Moseley. A position of tenth in the table at the start belied Moseley’s recent good form, and with Freddie Painter squeezing over in the right corner for the opening try, it was no more than the visitors deserved […] The post Moseley are beaten by Smeaton in win for Heath appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
It’s 10 out of 10 in pursuit of glory…
By JOHN BUTCHER Plymouth A ............26 Tonbridge J ...........20 PROMOTION-CHASING Plymouth Albion avenged their October defeat to a high-tempo and exciting Tonbridge Juddians side, stretching their run to ten consecutive victories. Early TJs pressure allowed star man Connor Lloyd to land a penalty. However, straight from the restart, Rob Wiggington pounced on a Tonbridge error […] The post It’s 10 out of 10 in pursuit of glory… appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hayman hat-trick for happy hosts
By RICHARD ASHTON Rams ........................45 Clifton ......................25 MAX HAYMAN’S hat-trick helped Rams return to winning ways with a helter-skelter home triumph. Slow starters in recent weeks, the hosts began brightly, with Oli Rhoads setting up Zach Clow for the opener, before Axel Kalling-Smith crossed. With Mike Cooke converting the first, it was 12-0, but Clifton […] The post Hayman hat-trick for happy hosts appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Earle feels honoured to be having a Ton of fun!
By BEN JAYCOCK Speedy: Tonbridge Juddians wing Nathan Earle NATHAN EARLE admits his move to National One side Tonbridge Juddians was never part of the long-term plan – but he is relishing “one more year” after being persuaded out of retirement. Winger Earle, 31, stepped away from the professional game last summer after stints at […] The post Earle feels honoured to be having a Ton of fun! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hosts put up a Hull of a fight against leaders
National League 2 North By RICHARD GORE Hull..................... 10 Sheffield.......... 24 HULL put up a brave fight against runaway league leaders Sheffield, but the visitors were just too strong. The hosts started brightly and a flowing move from deep was rounded off by Jamie Shaul and converted by Reece Dean after 12 minutes. Sheffield didn’t […] The post Hosts put up a Hull of a fight against leaders appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Mackenzie magic makes it a big day for Mowden
By DAVID BALLHEIMER Rossendale............26 Darlington MP........54 DARLINGTON Mowden Park didn’t have it all their own way before running away in a points-fest against relegation-threatened Rossendale at the Marl Pits. They were 14–0 up inside 12 minutes, courtesy of tries from Jacob Butterill and James Bent, both converted by Ward Flynn. Dale hit back with a […] The post Mackenzie magic makes it a big day for Mowden appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Harrison helps his Tigers win again
By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield Tigers....38 Otley.............................0 SHEFFIELD Tigers’ sparkling mid-season form continues to gain momentum with another highly impressive Yorkshire derby win. The hosts’ comprehensive six-try overhaul of county rivals Otley now sees them unbeaten at home since mid-October, having not conceded a single point in their previous two Dore Moor outings. Tigers set the […] The post Harrison helps his Tigers win again appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Oliver boys at the heart of late surge
By MIKE BROWN Billingham..............28 Macclesfield..........36 MACCLESFIELD produced a stirring second-half comeback to snatch victory in a pulsating encounter that swung dramatically in the closing stages. The visitors made a flying start, crossing after five minutes through Samson Shute, with Harry Oliver converting. Billingham responded with determination, and Joe Pickering powered over after 14 minutes to […] The post Oliver boys at the heart of late surge appeared first on The Rugby Pape
Trees standing tall as Dale take victory at the death
By BRIAN NORMAN Hull Ionians......29pts Wharfedale......31pts TEAMS HULL IONIANS: Watts, Burn-hill, Holden, Minikin, Hotchen, Smith, Pocklington, Edwards, Stephenson, Melhuish, Makin, Khalil, Hanson-Church, Newell, Mewburn Replacements: Thundercliffe, Tuvotu, Brankley, Kirk, Deighton WHARFEDALE: Bullough, , Viner, Trees, Cicognini, Cherry, Greig, Morgan, Dickinson, Stockdale, Armstrong, Heys, Borrill, Pinder, Fawcett, Beresford Replacements: Collinson, Bentley, Tweedale, Haddon, Bell REFEREE: To
Late Dale charge sinks the hosts
By LOUIS JEFFERSON Preston G ................37 Tynedale ................42 PRESTON Grasshoppers were on the wrong side of a high-scoring encounter with Tynedale. The hosts got off to a fast start with two penalties from Sam Freeman before Jacob Browne capped off a sensational Grasshoppers try, converted by Freeman. Charlie Richards answered back for the visitors before […] The post Late Dale charge sinks the hosts appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Beresford seals a stunning fightback
By WILL JUDD Fylde ........................33 Scunthorpe ............36 SCUNTHORPE completed a stunning 25-point comeback to claim victory at Fylde. The hosts took the lead in the first half thanks to a Will Hunt chip and catch to score. Tom Davis got one back for the visitors at the 15-minute mark, but Fylde then switched up a […] The post Beresford seals a stunning fightback appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hoppers can still save their status, says Russell
By BEN JAYCOCK Driving on: Grasshoppers centre Sammy Russell INJURY disruption, squad turnover and disciplinary issues have made it a testing campaign for Preston Grasshoppers, but centre Sammy Russell insists the National Two North strugglers have enough quality to preserve their status. Hoppers came into this round in 11th, but Russell says that position has […] The post Hoppers can still save their status, says Russell appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Chiefs get relief after Lucs man Aikman’s heartache
National League 2 West By BEN MORRIS Barnstaple...... 24 Luctonians.......23 BARNSTAPLE were made to keep fighting by visitors Luctonians for a hard-fought win that went to the wire. Lucs came into the game on the back of five straight wins and flew out of the blocks with a try from George Bennett inside the opening […] The post Chiefs get relief after Lucs man Aikman’s heartache appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hinckley stem late surge to make it three in a row
By JOSH THOMAS Hinckley..................37 Cinderford............... 31 HINCKLEY maintained a three-game winning run, seeing off a second-half surge from visitors Cinderford. Hinckley took the lead through Rory Vowles’ 10th-minute penalty, before Nathan Taylor responded for the visitors in crashing over for a try. Jack Condliffe kicked over the resulting conversion to move Cinderford 7-3 ahead. However, […] The post Hinckley stem late surge to make it three in a row appeared first on The Rugby
Matavesi’s hands help take matters
By RORY MORROW Old Redcliffians....28 Camborne................59 A VIRTUOSO display from Josh Matavesi helped Camborne cruise to a comfortable nine-try victory over overwhelming hosts Old Redcliffians. Matavesi, brother of captain Sam, bulldozed over for the opener and saw his try converted by Rory O’Kane. Despite that setback, Old Redcliffians responded quickly through Ben Tothill’s try, as […] The post Matavesi’s hands help take matters appeared first on The Rugby Paper.