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Thorne delighted to hit 300 with his best mates
By BEN JAYCOCK DAN Thorne has brought up 300 appearances for Newbury Blues and credits friendship, loyalty and community for his remarkable one-club journey. Thorne played his 300th game at Old Centralians in Regional 2 Severn before Christmas, marking the occasion with a bonus-point victory. And last week, Newbury secured a 34-21 win over Thornby […] The post Thorne delighted to hit 300 with his best mates appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ponty hit seven to stay at the top of the table
Welsh Premiership By CARL FIELD LEADERS Pontypridd bounced back from last weekend’s defeat at Narberth with a 40-12 seven tries to two home win over Llangennech. Louis Tovey, Joe Davies, Lloyd Wilkins, Cai James, George Thorrington, Connah Hughes and Lloyd Dennett were all on the scoresheet. Wilkins converted James’ try, while Logan Jones kicked a […] The post Ponty hit seven to stay at the top of the table appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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Jones is Toulon’s secret weapon
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN TOP 14 totem side Toulon delivered a recruitment surprise this past week, arguably the big signing shock of the season so far, when they announced British and Irish Lion and Scotland and Edinburgh centre Huw Jones had agreed a two-year deal, days after rivals Montpellier had confirmed the anticipated arrival of […] The post Jones is Toulon’s secret weapon appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Forthcoming fixtures
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Kleyn signs for Gloucester
GLOUCESTER have signed World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, after a decade playing for Munster. Kleyn, who has 10 Springbok caps and came off the bench in the 2023 World Cup final win against New Zealand, has also represented Ireland, playing five matches including two at the 2019 World Cup, having […] The post Kleyn signs for Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Scotland’s Jones is on his way to Toulon
SCOTLAND centre Huw Jones will join Toulon at the end of the season. The 32-year-old British and Irish Lion, who returned for a second spell with Glasgow from Harlequins in 2022, has signed a two-year contract. Jones will join Scotland team-mate Ben White at Toulon, the scrum-half having signed a new two- year contract with […] The post Scotland’s Jones is on his way to Toulon appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Higgins edges past Trump and Wilson sees of Wu to set up Masters final
Higgins wins three consecutive frames in 6-5 victory Kyren Wilson seals 6-5 win on Wu Yize with century John Higgins reeled off three straight frames as he came from behind to earn a 6-5 semi-final victory over Judd Trump in the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Things were looking ominous for the Scot early on as Trump ensured he took a three-frame lead with a neat break of 60, which ended with Higgins conceding. Higgins gave Trump something to think about before the mid-session interval by clawin
World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winners revealed – in pictures
More than 4,120 photographers from 123 countries submitted a record-breaking 23,130 images across the 24 categories to this year’s World Sports Photography awards, the only global competition for sporting photography. To see the silver, bronze and special merit images from all of the categories click here Continue reading...
Kyren Wilson wards off Robertson fightback to reach Masters semis in decider
Englishman holds on for 6-5 victory in final frame Wu wipes the floor with countryman Xiao in 6-0 rout Kyren Wilson edged into the semi-finals of the Masters after fending off a Neil Robertson comeback to win 6-5. Wilson had taken a three-frame lead, hitting two century breaks along the way, and took a 4-1 advantage before Robertson fought back, winning four straight frames and recording breaks of 110 and 107 to lead 5-4. Continue reading...
As Adelaide rolls out the welcome mat to cycling world for Tour Down Under, I feel ashamed | Maeve Plouffe
Australia’s WorldTour race on my local roads fills me with pride, but as the years go on it feels like hosting international friends in a house that is visibly on fire Sweat rolls off my brow as my legs roll powerless beneath me. Eyes fixed on my glowing bike computer screen, watching as my heart rate climbs faster than the power that can be produced by my legs. 150, 160, 170bpm. How long has that been? I wipe the bead of sweat obscuring the timer. Only five minutes. I can barely squeeze in each
The 10 Best Dental Clinics in the World
Dental tourism is no longer a trend—it’s a global phenomenon. From Los Angeles to Seoul, Istanbul to São Paulo, patients are crossing borders for smile makeovers, dental implants, veneers, and full-mouth restorations. When we look at why, a few themes keep coming up: modern clinics with digital workflows, experienced teams handling high case volumes, and […] The post The 10 Best Dental Clinics in the World appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Why Ireland are unlikely to win the 2026 Six Nations
For the first time in a couple of years, Ireland aren’t the favourites to win the Six Nations. The leading Irish rugby betting sites expect both France and England to finish ahead of Andy Farrell’s side, just as they did last year. But is this just a case of unfavourable fixtures, a sign of things […] The post Why Ireland are unlikely to win the 2026 Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
New Rugby Paper Roundup: Scott Robertson sacked! Right call? + Brilliant Bristol Bears ft Paul Williams
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by rugby columnist Paul Williams. The post New Rugby Paper Roundup: Scott Robertson sacked! Right call? + Brilliant Bristol Bears ft Paul Williams appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sports quiz of the week: Michael Carrick, Masters and Morocco v Senegal
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John Higgins rides wild fluke to win final three frames and reach Masters semi
Scot recovers to deny Zhao Xintong 6-5 in the last eight Judd Trump beats Mark Allen 6-2 to set up Higgins clash John Higgins benefited from an outrageous fluke as he came from 5-3 down to beat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-5 on the final ball and reach the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Higgins made a horrible mess of a plant, only for one of the reds to fly into the opposite pocket and the cue ball to somehow land on the black, en route to squaring the match at 5-5. The 50-y
Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 – Round Five
Things might be about to get worse for Toyota Verblitz. Fresh off having let a 29-10 halftime lead slip against BlackRams Tokyo, they now must rouse themselves for one of the most daunting assignments in League One, visiting unbeaten Kubota Spears at their Tokyo home base, Spears Edoriku Field in eastern Tokyo. The post Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 – Round Five appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Tour de France reveals plans for six UK stages with historic 2027 Grands Départs
British roads will host the start of both races next year First time both Grands Départs have been outside France The men’s Tour de France will start in Scotland for the first time in 2027 and make its first visit to Wales when Britain stages the Grand Départ of the men’s and women’s races in the biggest festival of elite cycling on the isles since London 2012. Across six days of racing on British roads, the men’s Tour will visit Edinburgh, Carlisle, Keswick, Liverpool, Welshpool and Cardiff,
Edinburgh & Leeds to host Tour de France starts in 2027
Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".
Rugby players enjoy gaming for relaxation
Rugby players are known for their intense physical prowess and strategic thinking on the field. Away from the pitch, many find solace in gaming, a pursuit that offers relaxation and mental stimulation. This article discusses how rugby stars unwind through games that challenge their strategic minds. In the world of professional rugby, where physical endurance […] The post Rugby players enjoy gaming for relaxation appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Epic Rugby World Cup Moments That Defined a Generation
In the high-stakes world of Fairplay rugby, few events capture the raw passion and unpredictability like the Rugby World Cup. Sport transcends boundaries and creates heroes across generations in tournaments such as these. There’s no doubt that upsets and individual brilliance help in defining a tournament. In terms of essence o f rugby union, these […] The post Epic Rugby World Cup Moments That Defined a Generation appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Academy Pathways That Turn U20 Talent Into First Team Regulars
Every club claims to “believe in youth.” The table tells the truth. A real academy pathway is visible when U20 talent does not just debut in a cup match, but earns league minutes, survives a bad game, and comes back the next week. That is the difference between a showcase system and a production system. […] The post Academy Pathways That Turn U20 Talent Into First Team Regulars appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
What is the 'designated batters' rule introduced by Big Bash League?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the new 'designated batter and fielder' rule introduced by the Big Bash League for the 2026-27 season.
Scott Robertson removed as All Blacks boss
New Zealand are searching for a new head coach after Scott Robertson was forced to step aside following an internal review midway through the 2027 World Cup cycle. The post Scott Robertson removed as All Blacks boss appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Katie Ledecky clocks second-fastest 1500m free ever in Pro Swim win
Ledecky posts second-fastest 1500m time ever American wins by more than a minute in Austin Finke, McIntosh and Marchand also shine Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky clocked the second-fastest women’s 1500m freestyle time in history on Wednesday to launch the US Pro Swim Series event in Austin, Texas, with a dominant victory. Ledecky was untouchable as she cruised to victory in 15min 23.21sec, more than a minute in front of 16-year-old runner-up Brinkleigh Hansen, who touched in 16
Trump and Robertson complete remarkable sweep of 6-2 wins at Masters
Trump defeats Ding Junhui, Robertson sinks Wakelin All eight first-round games ended in same scoreline The world No 1 Judd Trump made three centuries as he saw off Ding Junhui 6-2 to move into the quarter-finals of the Masters, before Neil Robertson defeated Chris Wakelin by the same score – meaning that all eight first-round matches at London’s Alexandra Palace finished 6-2. After edging a lengthy first frame, Trump – who was not able to lift any silverware in 2025 – crafted a fine break of 1
Watch: Amateur beats Sinner in One Point Slam title win
Watch amateur tennis player beat men's world number two Jannik Sinner and women's world number 117 Joanna Garland to earn A$1m (£496,835) in Australian Open's new Million Dollar One Point Slam.
John Higgins and Kyren Wilson win at Masters as curious run of 6-2 scorelines goes on
Wilson defeats Si Jiahui, Higgins sees off Barry Hawkins All six matches at Alexandra Palace have ended 6-2 Kyren Wilson, the 2024 world champion, defeated Si Jiahui in impressive fashion to reach the Masters quarter-finals with the 6-2 result continuing a curious statistic: every match at Alexandra Palace this week had finished with the same scoreline. That record extended in the evening session as John Higgins saw off Barry Hawkins, 6-2, to reach the last eight. After edging the first frame
British and Irish Lions set to play France in first meeting for nearly 40 years
France have been touted to host a warm-up game against the British and Irish Lions ahead of their New Zealand tour, according to the latest reports. The post British and Irish Lions set to play France in first meeting for nearly 40 years appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Why People Care About Results Even When the Process Matters More
People often say they value the journey more than the destination. It sounds right, almost wise. But in practice, attention still drifts toward the ending – the moment when everything finally becomes clear. This isn’t hypocrisy. It’s how the mind looks for closure, especially when the process itself is uncertain or emotionally charged. The Moment […] The post Why People Care About Results Even When the Process Matters More appeared first on The Rugby Paper.