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Hamilton makes all the difference

Oundle......................43 Esher.........................38 ■By BEN JAYCOCK OUNDLE outscored Esher in a thrilling try-fest, as Oundle edged home by five points. Starting smartly, the home side led inside 12 minutes, through Rian Hamilton’s try. Yet in a contest that would ebb and flow throughout, Esher pegged Oundle back with tries from Pierre Thompson and Owen Waters putting […] The post Hamilton makes all the difference appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Armstrong blitz is too hot to handle

Guernsey.................62 L Welsh.....................29 ■■By RORY MORROW GUERNSEY bulldozed London Welsh aside, with Anthony Armstrong scoring four tries. Rhydian George opened the scoring for the visitors, but that lead was soon wiped out. Joe Wrafter wriggled in for a try, converted by Charlie Simmonds, before Armstrong grabbed an eight-minute brace. Surged on by their momentum, Guernsey […] The post Armstrong blitz is too hot to handle appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Matt puts the gloss on top Bury win

By MICHAEL WHITFIELD Strong men: Bury’s George Bretag-Norris breaks through the gain line and, below, Barnes loose forward Angus Farquhar breaks clear of the yellow jerseys PICTURES: Martin Conway Barnes............... 24pts Bury St Ed’s.......50pts BURY proved to be more physical and robust in attack and defence than the home team and ran away deserved winners, […] The post Matt puts the gloss on top Bury win appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

penalty seals it

ing line-out. five minutes in, Penfold the league Dorking.....................43 Westcombe Park..40 Hardwick is the hero as last-kick By KEVIN BEAL DELIGHTED Dorking survived an early Westcombe Park onslaught to grind out a win in this end-to-end game where both teams ran in six tries. In fact, the winning score came from an 80th-minute penalty initially […] The post penalty seals it appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Hawks’ survival bid gets big boost

Henley Hawks ......49 Havant .....................38 ■By ALISTAIR BEYNON HENLEY Hawks secured a vital five-point victory over Havant in their bid to retain their National 2 East league status, with an excellent seven-try performance. The Hawks took an early lead when Max Brown smashed his way over the whitewash. However, Havant hit back when Will Perry […] The post Hawks’ survival bid gets big boost appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Adams helps plot huge win for Oaks

Old Albanians .......33 Sevenoaks .............39 ■By GEORGE DAVIS THIRTEENTH-PLACED Sevenoaks upset top-of-the-table chasers Old Albanians at Woollam’s Playing Field. An early score from Barney Stone put Sevenoaks ahead within a minute, with the visitors getting a second less than a minute later through Joshua Livett. However, the hosts soon responded through hooker Charlie Felckney in […] The post Adams helps plot huge win for Oaks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Tales of the unexpected are wake-up call for Webb

■By BEN JAYCOCK Catch this: Henley scrum-half Leo Webb HENLEY scrum-half Leo Webb admits their campaign hasn’t gone to plan but insists the belief within the squad has never wavered as they battle to secure their National Two East status. The Hawks came into this weekend in 12th – having initially targeted a top-half finish […] The post Tales of the unexpected are wake-up call for Webb appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

FREDDIE OGDEN-METHERELL

YOUNG GUNS GLOUCESTER AND ENGLAND U20S Ssecond row Freddie Ogden-Metherell admits the step up to international rugby has been as mentally demanding as it is physical. Having risen through his club’s academy, the 19-year-old has run out for three teams this term: Hartpury University in BUCS Super Rugby, Hartpury in the Champ and he has […] The post FREDDIE OGDEN-METHERELL appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

RESULTS

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RESULTS

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England settle for third as France take title

U20S SIXNATIONS By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND produced a spirited comeback but fell just short in a 31-28 defeat to Grand Slam champions France in La Rochelle, finishing third in the U20 Six Nations. France raced into a 21-0 lead inside 20 minutes through tries from Dylan Cazemajou, Melvyn Rates and Timéo Frier. However, England responded […] The post England settle for third as France take title appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Regional results

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Regional results

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Brunel in charge as they prove too good for Cardiff

BUCS RUGBY By JOSEPH TERRY DEFENDING Women’s BSR champions Cardiff Met have been dumped out of the Cup Championship by debutants Brunel after a 36-26 loss. Saran Griffiths opened the scoring inside 15 minutes skipping outside tackles in the red zone but Lauren Casson charged from the halfway line to equalise in the first quarter. […] The post Brunel in charge as they prove too good for Cardiff appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Brighton set their sights on historic three-peat

ROSSLYN PARK 7S nBy JOSEPH TERRY BRIGHTON College chase a third consecutive Rosslyn Park 7s next week looking to become the first team to win a treble in 63 years. The Sussex squad will have to battle to qualify for the cup second stage drawn in the same group with giants Epsom, Llandovery and Welsh […] The post Brighton set their sights on historic three-peat appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Regional results

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It’s ten in a row for Hurricanes

nBy SAM JACKSON WINGER FEHI FINEANGANOFO SCORED A HAT-TRICK AS HURRICANES RECORDED THEIR 10TH WIN IN A ROW AGAINST HIGHLANDERS, 50-7 IN DUNEDIN TO STAY TOP OF THE TABLE. Ahead 19-7 at half-time, the visitors benefited from Highlanders ill-discipline to score five tries in the second half. Full-back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens put Highlanders ahead with a […] The post It’s ten in a row for Hurricanes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Results and tables supplied by the RFU

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NBS eclipse Epsom to claim place in history

SCHOOLSREPORT By josephterry NORTHAMPTON School for Boys completed a historic Schools Cup and Trophy double after defeating Epsom College 36-20, becoming the first state school winners in two decades. Not since St Peter’s High School’s win in 2006 had a state school claimed the crown and it was richly deserved after scoring three tries in […] The post NBS eclipse Epsom to claim place in history appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

My Life in Rugby: Saope Soko – I loved playing for Zimbabwe

Former Zimbabwe, Old Albanian, Rams, Chester, Worthing and Sale Sharks academy centre, Saope Soko, reflects on his life in rugby. The post My Life in Rugby: Saope Soko – I loved playing for Zimbabwe appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

I loved playing for Zimbabwe

FORMER ZIMBABWE, OLD ALBANIAN, RAMS, CHESTER, WORTHING AND SALE SHARKS ACADEMY CENTRE THE proudest moment of my rugby career wasn’t a try, a win or even a final. It was standing in Harare, pulling on the Zimbabwe shirt, singing the national anthem and looking up to see the president’s helicopter circling above the stadium. You’ve […] The post I loved playing for Zimbabwe appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Newport make it a triple affair

Super Rygbi round-up By CARL FIELD NEWPORT added the Super Rygbi Cymru Challenger Shield to the SRC Trophy and SRC Cup they already hold after defeating Gwent rivals Ebbw Vale 44-17 at Eugene Cross Park. The result saw league leaders Ebbw finally surrender their grip on the Shield they had held since October 5, 2024 […] The post Newport make it a triple affair appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Ponty work hard to stay on top

Premiership round-up ■By CARL FIELD Ebbw had taken an ear-Llandovery, in third, break but a dominant sec-a play-off eliminator. PONTYPRIDD remain top of the Welsh Premiership but needed a second half comeback to win 34-31 at relegation battling Llanelli Wanderers. The Valley Commandos trailed 31-15 at the break at Stradey Park – but 19 unanswered […] The post Ponty work hard to stay on top appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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After three rounds, it all looked so easy…

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN WELL, that was a remarkable end to what turned out to be an utterly astonishing Six Nations, wasn’t it? For the first three rounds, it had looked like a walk in the rugby park for Fabien Galthie’s French. They had conceded just 34 points at that stage, and scored 123 in […] The post After three rounds, it all looked so easy… appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Forthcoming fixtures

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McGuigan to leave coaching role at Sale

BYRON McGuigan, who was part of England’s coaching set-up during the Six Nations, is to leave his role as Sale Sharks defence coach. McGuigan, 36, joined Steve Borthwick’s back room team for last summer’s tour to Argentina and the USA before extending into the autumn internationals and the Six Nations. He combined that role with […] The post McGuigan to leave coaching role at Sale appeared first on The Rugby Paper.