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Wafer leads way for Harlequins
■By JOSEPH TERRY Trailfinders .....26pts Tries: Ponsonby 22, Burton 28, Inman 53, Roos 63 Conversions: Inman 23, 54, 64 Harlequins .......27pts Tries: Wafer 4, 44, 71; Cromack 35, Callender 78 Conversion: Peña 78 HARLEQUINS fought back to snatch a bo-nus-point win with Aoife Wafer scoring a hat-trick. Ella Cromack and Alex Callender also scored for […] The post Wafer leads way for Harlequins appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Tessier keen to grab chance
PREVIEW... Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers Today. Kick-off 1pm, Sandy Park EXETER captain Alex Tessier feels the PWR’s six-week break has allowed her side to re-focus as they bid to maintain their title pursuit today against winless Leicester. The pause in the programme has given Chiefs time to reset after finishing the opening block in […] The post Tessier keen to grab chance appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Champions welcome back Jones
PREVIEW... Gloucester-Hartpury v Loughborough Lightning Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingsholm THREE-TIME defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury are chasing an an eighth straight win to move top of the table and complete the clean sweep against every other side in the league at the first attempt this season. The hosts, who are second on points difference behind Saracens, are […] The post Champions welcome back Jones appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Brendan Gallagher: Why putting your faith in data doesn’t add up
Of all the sports most ill-suited to detailed statistical analysis it strikes me that rugby union comfortably tops this list, which is why I rather turn my back on the cottage industry churning out endless data. The post Brendan Gallagher: Why putting your faith in data doesn’t add up appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations guide – France: Fabien Galthie looking to tighten up the defences
Brendan Gallagher says France coach Fabien Galthie has eyes very much on the next World Cup The post Six Nations guide – France: Fabien Galthie looking to tighten up the defences appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations guide – Ireland: Andy Farrell will need to cover the cracks
Brendan Gallagher predicts a testing Six Nations campaign ahead for the men in green The post Six Nations guide – Ireland: Andy Farrell will need to cover the cracks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations guide – Scotland: Gregor Townsend’s men have to convert hope
Paul Rees says it is too often like Groundhog Day north of the border as the Six Nations looms. The post Six Nations guide – Scotland: Gregor Townsend’s men have to convert hope appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations guide – Italy: Gonzalo Quesada will be planning upsets
Brendan Gallagher finds the Azzurri in an optimistic mood despite their injury list The post Six Nations guide – Italy: Gonzalo Quesada will be planning upsets appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations guide – England: Steve Borthwick sets sights on a Grand Slam in Paris finale
Paul Rees says the Red Roses are building well and they know that it is now time to deliver - with a French flourish. The post Six Nations guide – England: Steve Borthwick sets sights on a Grand Slam in Paris finale appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations guide – Wales: Steve Tandy is ignoring the mayhem and madness
Paul Rees looks at a team that will be aiming to avoid a third straight whitewash - and hoping to snatch a home win in the 2026 Six Nations The post Six Nations guide – Wales: Steve Tandy is ignoring the mayhem and madness appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Tigers are top cats in scrap against the Lions
■ By MALCOLM WRIGHT Leicester L ......14 Sedgley Park 24 SEDGLEY Tigers came out victorious in a scrappy game between two sides who did their best to move the ball in tricky conditions. The heavy pitch didn’t stop the Lions starting brightly, but when they failed to convert an early maul opportunity, it was Sedgley […] The post Tigers are top cats in scrap against the Lions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Venables in at the double to put Tykes in charge
■ By ROGER OPIE Clifton ................19pts Tries: Hargan 15, Myatt 65, Anderson 79 Conversions: Millner 66, 79 Leeds Tykes ... 34pts Tries: Davies 19, 40; Venables 22, 44; Eley 38, Dennis 57 Conversions: Crossland 39, 45 WITH teams in the lower half of the table bunched together, serious interest is building in gaining points on […] The post Venables in at the double to put Tykes in charge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Blackheath blitz to a top Kent double
■ By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J ........... 19 Blackheath ............ 31 BLACKHEATH maintained their position in the upper echelons of National 1 with a convincing win over their county rivals. The heavy pitch led to an attritional affair with powerful carrying and set-piece the kings. Despite this, TJs got off to the better start when […] The post Blackheath blitz to a top Kent double appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Late Kiff try wins it for super Stortford
■ By ROB WALKER Bishop’s S ...............26 Sale FC..................... 21 BISHOP’S Stortford secured a dramatic victory over Sale FC, with a last-gasp try settling a see-saw contest. The hosts made a blistering start as David Hayes crossed inside four minutes, with Christopher Bolton adding the extras. Sale hit back immediately through Jai Johal, but Bolton’s […] The post Late Kiff try wins it for super Stortford appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hat-trick hero Gulley helps Albion win big at Dings
■ By LILEE O’CALLAGHAN Dings Crusaders ..24 Plymouth Albion ..52 DINGS Crusaders and Plymouth Albion played out a well fought contest, with the visitors coming through as convincing winners at Shaftesbury Park The visitors opened the scoring when Frankie Dart ran down the wing from a scrum after a moment of real class from scrum-half […] The post Hat-trick hero Gulley helps Albion win big at Dings appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Taylor’s last-gasp kick is difference
■ By JON MEADOWS Birmingham M ...... 31 Rams ........................24 TOMMY Taylor’s last-minute penalty deflated Rams’ second-half resurgence and secured maximum points for the hosts. Moseley were dominating the opening exchanges and were rewarded when Aquile Smith found room to cross in left corner, Jack Jolly converting. More pressure from the home forwards gave Elliot […] The post Taylor’s last-gasp kick is difference appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Lacey-Babalola brace holds key
■ By CHARLIE WHITE Rosslyn Park .........26 Rotherham T .........36 PARK fell to a physical Rotherham Titans side in a tense encounter. The hosts made a bright start but were ultimately undone by the visitors’ powerful pack, with a second-half try from Charlie Piper and a late penalty try not enough to turn the tide. […] The post Lacey-Babalola brace holds key appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ambitious Axel eyes success for the Rams – and Sweden
■ By BEN JAYCOCK RAMS winger Axel Kalling-Smith believes patience has been key as the National 1 side’s youthful rebuild begins to bear fruit. After a difficult spell before Christmas, Rams have rediscovered momentum with back-to-back wins heading into this weekend. Kalling-Smith, 27, has scored eight tries, including a hat-trick in the 34-24 victory over […] The post Ambitious Axel eyes success for the Rams – and Sweden appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
University head up study into dementia causes
NEWS EXTRA ■ By JOSEPH TERRY CARDIFF University are investigating head impacts within their Men’s and Women’s BUCS Super Rugby squads, looking to better understand the role of sub-concussive trauma towards early-onset dementia. The study team, that includes Dr Peter Theobald with a background in biomechanics and sports medicine, aim to better understand whether female […] The post University head up study into dementia causes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Raubitschek keeps Bills on right track
■ By NICK DOYLE Otley.......................... 18 Billingham.............. 19 BEN RAUBITSCHEK’S try 20 minutes from time proved enough to guide Billingham to a narrow win at Otley. Eventual winners Billingham outplayed the Zebras, despite the suggestions of the closer scoreline. The hosts had opened the scoring, after Dan Reed’s pass gave Will Derry space to score […] The post Raubitschek keeps Bills on right track appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wharfedale go on an 11-try blitz
■ By EDWIN WILLIAMS Wharfedale............52 Rossendale............ 17 HOSTS WHARFEDALE emphasised their greater class with an 11-try demolition of visitors Rossendale. The winning pack was arguably the chief difference, with the Stage unable to cope with the clear display of dominance. In the loose, the Green Machine’s forwards made hard yards all afternoon and were solid […] The post Wharfedale go on an 11-try blitz appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ionians delight in dramatic double
■ By BRIAN TILLEY Tynedale...........19pts Hull Ionians......21pts HULL IONIANS’ win at Tynedale was left hanging in the balance, after a lead established by George Mewburn’s 43rd-minute try was threatened late on. In the final seconds, a cathedral-like hush fell upon Tynedale Park, as home full-back Cameron Grant lined up what would have been a winning […] The post Ionians delight in dramatic double appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Tigers roar once more to avenge Mowden show
■ By IAN MORRIS Darlington MP.......27 Sheffield Tigers....46 SHEFFIELD TIGERS inflicted a stunning defeat on fourth-placed Darlington Mowden Park, avenging last year’s home loss. Mowden started brightly, with their pack ticking the scoreboard over, as Jacob Butterill opened the scoring with a try after only five minutes, followed in by Simon Uzokwe and Tom Larder’s […] The post Tigers roar once more to avenge Mowden show appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Macclesfield pull out all the stops
■ By CHLOE HOWE Macclesfield .........45 Hull............................ 19 MACCLESFIELD rose to second place after taking the points against Hull, in a performance which saw them pull out all the stops to come out on top. Macclesfield claimed the first try, after six minutes, with Mason Winterburn’s well-taken effort, which Harry Oliver converted. Hull hit back […] The post Macclesfield pull out all the stops appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sheffield keep winning run going
■ By JEAN BULL Sheffield .................29 Fylde ........................ 17 SHEFFIELD added an impressive victory to their 16-game winning run, overcoming both a fighting Fylde side and testing conditions. In fact, Fyle had started the better side in dominating possession for almost the whole of the first quarter. They couldn’t break a resolute Sheffield though, who […] The post Sheffield keep winning run going appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Rossendale’s Whelan knows there’s been a lot to learn
■ By BEN JAYCOCK ROSSENDALE scrum-half Callum Whelan admits National 2 North has been a steep but welcome learning curve as the Lancashire club battle to secure their status. Despite finding themselves in the relegation zone after 16 rounds, Whelan has relished the step up in standards, even as Rossendale continue to scrap for points […] The post Rossendale’s Whelan knows there’s been a lot to learn appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Taunton raise £20,000 after big storm
NEWS EXTRA TAUNTON Rugby Club was hit hard by Storm Chandra last week with unprecedented flooding leaving the pitch underwater and the clubhouse severely damaged. A fundraising appeal was launched with the club facing a £10,000 loss in revenue plus having to spend around £9,000 in the total repairs. Within a day of the appeal, […] The post Taunton raise £20,000 after big storm appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
White steps up to steal it for Lucs
■ By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians..............26 Taunton Titans..... 19 LUCTONIANS downed visitors Taunton Titans with Joe White’s try at the death, with a pulsating win to awaken Mortimer Park. The Titans hit first, with Matt Whitlock’s effort, on the back of conversion-man Tom Putt’s placed kick. Putt put the hosts on the back foot again, with […] The post White steps up to steal it for Lucs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hornets buzz away from limping hosts
■ By COILIN DUFFY Lymm........................ 21 Hinckley..................48 HINCKLEY produced a powerful second-half display to overpower Lymm, with a 27-point away success. The visitors struck first when Tatenda Mukarati crossed, for a score converted by Rory Vowles. Lymm responded through Callum Morris and Jack Stride’s respective efforts, with Thomas Shard adding both conversions to give the […] The post Hornets buzz away from limping hosts appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Student spines chilled by Old Reds’ theft of classic
■ By FYNLEE HATELEY Loughborough S... 49pts Old Redcliffians... 50pts All action: Ollie Stratton claims the kick-off for Old Redcliffians Renco Bailey on the attack for Old Reds PICTURES: David Wild TEAMS LOUGHBOROUGH S: Cross, Roberts, Hawkins, Howells, Callow, Webb, Hulse, Docherty, Sell, Van Lille, Murphy, Black, McKinney, Fernandez Ford, Harvey. Replacements: Hall, Payne, Thraves, […] The post Student spines chilled by Old Reds’ theft of classic appeared first on The Rugby Paper.