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Sevenoaks make Westcombe work hard
By JOHN VALLELY Westcombe Park..20 Sevenoaks.............. 12 IN a seemingly rather archetypal encounter, Sevenoaks’ nuggety defence thwarted eventual victors Westcombe Park’s more adventurous style of rugby. That Combe won, thanks largely to the boot of Max Brown, was no surprise as Sevenoaks know all too well what this match-up offers. Westcombe opened the scoring as […] The post Sevenoaks make Westcombe work hard appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bury batter up a big win for Grigg-Pettitt
■By ANDREW HERLIHY Bury St Edmunds .74 Oxford H .................. 12 BURY St Edmunds produced a stunning win over Oxford Harlequins, providing a fitting celebration in captain George Grigg-Pettitt’s 100th cap. St Edmunds had raced into an early lead with Euan Rees and Matt Hema crossing for tries, both of which were converted by Ben […] The post Bury batter up a big win for Grigg-Pettitt appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Canter find answer to bury the Hawks
■By AVUYILE SAWULA Canterbury .............28 Henley ..................... 21 HOSTS Canterbury combined a spirited performance with secure defending, to solidify a gritty victory over Henley Hawks. The home side opened the scoring after five minutes with Tyler Oliver’s effort. Spencer Hayhow then responded in the 13th minute, for the Hawks, before Max Titchener converted his score. […] The post Canter find answer to bury the Hawks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Back rower wants to star in Albanian’s magic nights
■By BEN JAYCOCK Leader: Old Albanian back row Toby Ponsford OLD Albanian’s surge into the National Two East title picture has been driven by patience, depth and a refusal to get carried away, according to back row Toby Ponsford, as the Hertfordshire club head into the New Year in a buoyant mood. Albanians sit firmly […] The post Back rower wants to star in Albanian’s magic nights appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
HARLEQUINS HOOKER
YOUNG GUNS JEROLDGORLEKU While most of his peers had been immersed in rugby since primary school, Jerold Gorleku only started playing aged 15 but fast forward three years later, he is already an England age-grade international. Growing up in Twickenham, Gorleku didn’t need to play rugby to feel its pull and the 18-year-old hooker joined […] The post HARLEQUINS HOOKER appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Results
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Gloucester pair given three-match bans
NEWSEXTRA GLOUCESTER duo Arthur Clark and Ollie Thorley have both been given three-match bans following their defeat by Newcastle. Lock Clark was suspended for striking opposite number Jamie Hodgson with a forearm to the head. Both players were sent to the sin-bin. Wing Thorley was shown a 20-minute red card for a high tackle on […] The post Gloucester pair given three-match bans appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ridl suspended after dangerous challenge
EXETER winger Campbell Ridl has been banned for two matches after his 20-minute red card for a dangerous challenge on Bath’s Henry Arundell. The 20-year-old winger mistimed his jump for a high ball and clashed with Arundell in the air, causing the Bath winger to land on his head during last Saturday’s game at The […] The post Ridl suspended after dangerous challenge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Aaron Wainwright confirms his Leicester Tigers move
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Wales No.8 Aaron Wainwright from Dragons at the end of the season. The post Aaron Wainwright confirms his Leicester Tigers move appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Regional results
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Marshall the man to claim last-gasp victory
SCHOOLS REPORT By JOSEPH TERRY SAM Marshall’s game-winning penalty from inside his own half led Harlequins to a razor-thin London derby victory over Saracens 15-14 as Prem Next Gen returned. The Whitgift fly-half arrowed a 52-metre penalty to score the only points of the second half to claim the win in the last minute. Mill […] The post Marshall the man to claim last-gasp victory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
L’borough looking to cash in on home advantage
BUCS RUGBY By JOSEPH TERRY SEVEN rounds remain in BUCS Super Rugby and leaders Loughborough have home comforts at the start of the breakneck third block. African Violet host midtable Cardiff and playoff-contenders Nottingham under the lights in late January, but face Durham and Bath away back-to-back at the end of the season. Exeter’s return […] The post L’borough looking to cash in on home advantage appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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My Life in Rugby: Harry Simmons – I was told I could lose the sight in one eye
The former Leicester Tigers, Loughborough Students and Jersey Reds scrum-half/wing who now coaches at Tigers Academy and Leicester Lions, Harry Simmons, reflects on his life in rugby. The post My Life in Rugby: Harry Simmons – I was told I could lose the sight in one eye appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jalibert is pressing his case for recall
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THERE can be doubt as to the identity of the player of the Top 14 season so far: Bordeaux’s fly-half Matthieu Jalibert. It’s not even close, and it has, unsurprisingly, reignited the debate about his place in France coach Fabien Galthie’s personal pecking order. Superlatives to describe how good Jalibert has […] The post Jalibert is pressing his case for recall appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Racing set their sights on returning home
IT’S just about official. Racing 92 expect to move out of their Paris La Defense Arena home at the end of December this year, and return to their historic Stade Yves du Manoir venue at Colombes in early 2027. La Defense — which is, it has to be said, better suited to its other role […] The post Racing set their sights on returning home appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Forthcoming fixtures
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Nottingham centurion David ‘Cheese’ Williams has that Francesco Totti look
Nottingham captain David Williams is “more than delighted” with comparisons to his boyhood sporting hero, Italy football legend Francesco Totti, after recently hitting a landmark 100 tries for the Midlanders. The post Nottingham centurion David ‘Cheese’ Williams has that Francesco Totti look appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England back row Abi Burton takes up senior PWR role
England back row Abi Burton has been chosen as chair of the new leadership group of PWR players set up by elite players union The Rugby Players association. The post England back row Abi Burton takes up senior PWR role appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
WRU: Don’t call EGM
THE WRU has described calls for an extraordinary general meeting as an “irresponsible first nuclear option” which would cause “significant damage” to Welsh rugby. Clubs are being urged by members of the Central Glamorgan Rugby Union istrict – within the Ospreys region – to call for an EGM where three motions are proposed. The district […] The post WRU: Don’t call EGM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of snooker’s Masters on medical grounds
Eight-time champion withdraws two days before event O’Sullivan also pulled out 12 months ago Ronnie O’Sullivan has pulled out of the Masters two days before the tournament starts on medical grounds. O’Sullivan claimed a record-extending eighth win at the tournament in 2024 but opted against defending his crown 12 months ago, giving the same reason as he has for his latest withdrawal. Continue reading...
Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 – Round Four
Japan Rugby League One resumes after the New Year's break on Saturday, kicking off when Graham Rowntree's much-improved Urayasu D-Rocks meet the Leon MacDonald-prepared Yokohama Canon Eagles at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo. The post Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 – Round Four appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
New Rugby Paper Roundup: The Champions Cup returns + Prem promotion relegation debate! Ft. Obi Ene
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sale Sharks winger Obi Ene to discuss this weekend’s Champions Cup fixtures, which include the tyro player’s first European start in the battle of the Sharks as Sale meets Durban. The post New Rugby Paper Roundup: The Champions Cup returns + Prem promotion relegation debate! Ft. Obi Ene appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sports quiz of the week: Ashes, Afcon, Australian Open and moving managers
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Preventing Harmful Drinking in the Game of Rugby
Rugby is known for its loyalty, its solid community, and the bonds between players and fans alike. For many of us, it’s also closely linked to a pint! Whether celebrating or commiserating, alcohol is often front and centre. This isn’t about eradicating alcohol from rugby culture. Drinking socially can bring communities together for the better. […] The post Preventing Harmful Drinking in the Game of Rugby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leinster vs La Rochelle: Europe’s modern rivalry reaches its next chapter
With the return of the Champions Cup, a series of new rivalries will reignite, including the rematch between last season’s finalists Northampton Saints and reigning Champions Bordeaux Begles, alongside one of the most dynamic and unexpected new rivalries: Leinster vs La Rochelle. The post Leinster vs La Rochelle: Europe’s modern rivalry reaches its next chapter appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
How one World Cup group stage match could change European rugby
With the biggest ever Rugby World Cup in 2027 on the horizon, one rivalry will come to a head in the group stages, and the outcome may not just decide who enters the knockout stage, but could end a debate that has split northern-hemisphere rugby for years. The post How one World Cup group stage match could change European rugby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
When is the next Ashes series?
Our Ask Me Anything team explore when the next Ashes series will be and what venues have been selected.
How Major Rugby Tournaments Influence Digital Betting and Entertainment Platforms
Every four years, when the world’s biggest rugby tournaments kick off, living rooms, pubs, and phone screens light up with excitement. The energy does not stay on the field. It rushes into the digital world where fans chat, stream, and place wagers in real time. Early numbers from recent championships show traffic spikes of up […] The post How Major Rugby Tournaments Influence Digital Betting and Entertainment Platforms appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Why the Breakdown Has Become Rugby’s Most Decisive Battleground
Once upon a time, the breakdown was treated as rugby’s necessary pause — a moment to reset before the next phase unfolded. Those days are gone. Today, the ruck is where matches are won or lost in the blink of an eye, a brutal contest of timing, technique and nerve that shapes everything that follows. […] The post Why the Breakdown Has Become Rugby’s Most Decisive Battleground appeared first on The Rugby Paper.