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Sam Kildunne: Ampthill winger on life in the Champ and sister Ellie’s rise to stardom
Paul Eddison talks to Ampthill winger Sam Kildunne about life in the Champ - and his famous sister... The post Sam Kildunne: Ampthill winger on life in the Champ and sister Ellie’s rise to stardom appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Williams: Ospreys deserve a stay of execution
Finding yourself on rugby’s ‘death row’ is a terrifying position. Especially for Ospreys’ players, staff and the official supporters’ club. The post Paul Williams: Ospreys deserve a stay of execution appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Overseas players are not to blame
THERE are currently some hugely popular gameshows in the UK – The Traitors and Pointless being two examples. But in Welsh rugby neither of those two options will usurp ‘The Blame Game’ – which has been a staple since the game turned professional. Currently, the blame game doesn’t just involve Welsh people either – overseas […] The post Overseas players are not to blame appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Weston puts his retirement on back burner
OLD Redcliffians No.8 Jack Weston admits his return from retirement has come quicker, and at a higher level, than he anticipated after being thrust into National Two West action. The back rower retired three years ago to move into coaching, initially at Chipping Sodbury before a chat with Old Reds boss Dan Cox opened the […] The post Weston puts his retirement on back burner appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Fly-half Harry Bazalgette says Hartpury relish beating the big boys
Harry Bazalgette believes trips into hostile territory are exactly the tests that define his part-time side Hartpury’s ambitions after they emerged victorious at Sixways. The post Fly-half Harry Bazalgette says Hartpury relish beating the big boys appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Canterbury are driving hard
■By AMELIE CLAYDON CANTERBURY head coach Matt Corker says steady progress has put his side firmly into the promotion conversation in National League 2 East. Having come into this weekend in fourth with 12 wins from 18, Canterbury have continued a year-on-year rise that has taken them from 10th to seventh and now into the […] The post Canterbury are driving hard appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hooper hits double hundred for Sheffield
■By BEN JAYCOCK SHEFFIELD winger Christian Hooper admits reaching 100 tries in 100 games for the club was a moment he will cherish but insists the milestone means little without the team success that has underpinned it. The prolific finisher brought up the landmark in the same match he made his 100th appearance, helping the […] The post Hooper hits double hundred for Sheffield appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wilson happy with law tweaks ahead of the big kick-off
Super Rugby Pacific Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Champs: Crusaders celebrate last year’s success PICTURE: Getty Images WALLABIES skipper Harry Wilson has stressed Super Rugby Pacific has to entertain in a crowded Australian market, with the Queensland Reds No.8 having no issue with the new trial tweaks designed to cut “dead time” and keep the game […] The post Wilson happy with law tweaks ahead of the big kick-off appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
MATTHEW BOWLER
YOUNG GUNS BRISTOL BEARS BACK Bristol back row Matthew Bowler has opted for a demanding five-month programme in South Africa to help accelerate his physical growth and sharpen the attributes needed to make the jump at the elite level. The programme, known as SAS, is an intensive residential set-up based in Stellenbosch, combining a lengthy […] The post MATTHEW BOWLER appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Results
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My Life in Rugby: Aled Jenkins – I dreamt about pulling on an Ospreys shirt
The former Ospreys, Wales Sevens and Ealing Trailfinders centre, Aled Jenkins, reflects on his life in rugby. The post My Life in Rugby: Aled Jenkins – I dreamt about pulling on an Ospreys shirt appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Strong Seaford make it a double success
SCHOOLS REPORT By JOSEPH TERRY SEAFORD College won their second tournament in two weeks to clinch the Sussex Open 7s at Hurstpierpoint College defeating St John’s, Leatherhead in muddy conditions. A 7-5 victory claimed the Cup title over a St John’s squad that defeated Dulwich College 22-5 to progress into the final. Hosts Hurst pushed […] The post Strong Seaford make it a double success appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Regional results
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Exeter fall to Bath in final play of the game
BUCS RUGBY ■By JOSEPH TERRY BATH silenced a sold-out Sandy Park to defeat Exeter 20-18 in the final play and create daylight at the top of the table. Noah Fenton scored twice inside the opening 20 minutes as the hosts weathered an early yellow card for Nic Allison as Isaac Sprenger cut Bath’s deficit to […] The post Exeter fall to Bath in final play of the game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
We aren’t facing a financial crisis, say Cambridge
NEWS EXTRA CAMBRIDGE, currently bottom of the Champ, deny the club are in financial crisis adding all players and staff have been paid in full and on time, after reports regarding the club’s financial position. The Cambridge board issued a statement on Thursday insisting that the club will operate as normal, all fixtures will be […] The post We aren’t facing a financial crisis, say Cambridge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Springbok flanker dies at 52
FORMER South African flanker Russell Nelson has died ‘unexpectedly’ at the age of 52, with tributes being paid to the “larger-than-life personality” who “lived life to the fullest”. The back rower started his career with South African sides Boland and the Bulls before signing with Irish side Ulster in 2000. He went on to make […] The post Springbok flanker dies at 52 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Regional results
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Drovers fire a Cup warning
Super Rygbi round-up ■By CARL FIELD HOLDERS Llandovery put one foot firmly in the semi-finals of the Super Rygbi Cymru Cup after defeating Bridgend 33-17 at Church Bank. Centre Corey Baldwin and hooker Cameron Lewis both scored twice, with skipper Lee Rees also going over for the Drovers. Ioan Hughes kicked three conversions and Steff-Jac […] The post Drovers fire a Cup warning appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ironmen keep up heat at the top
Premiership round-up REIGNING champions Merthyr narrowed the gap on leaders Beddau to four points with a 22-3 bonus-point victory at Cardiff Met in the Welsh Premiership. No 8Aled Evans dotted down in each half for the Ironmen – who also had wing Jack Kathrens and scrum-half James Soanes on the scoresheet. Ben Jones kicked one […] The post Ironmen keep up heat at the top appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26
Well, we have reached our fourth Manager of the Month award for the 2025/26 TRP Fantasy Rugby Season. This award is for the month of January 2026. In first place and the winner of £25 for the second month running is Living The Dream they finished the month with 2,837pts, they are currently 1st in […] The post FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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Dream team are back in harness
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THERE should be caveats and codicils – a few provisos, a couple of quid pro quos. But Thursday night’s 14th outing of the Antoine Dupont/Matthieu half said shortly after France’s players met up at the FFR’s Marcoussis headquarters for the pre-tournament training camp. “I know Matthieu very well. He loves attacking […] The post Dream team are back in harness appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Forthcoming fixtures
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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to miss England’s Six Nations opener against Wales due to injury
England enter Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales without the electric Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in a late change that sees Tom Roebuck come on to the right wing. The post Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to miss England’s Six Nations opener against Wales due to injury appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ben Kay: Ireland look lost in Six Nations amid Bundee Aki ban and miss Johnny Sexton
World Cup winner Ben Kay believes Ireland have entered this Six Nations at a crossroads, with injuries, Bundee Aki’s suspension and an unresolved fly-half debate combining to create what he sees as one of the most pressurised periods of Andy Farrell’s tenure. The post Ben Kay: Ireland look lost in Six Nations amid Bundee Aki ban and miss Johnny Sexton appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ben Foden: England v Ireland Legends game “means more” amid Lewis Moody’s battle with MND
Northampton Saints Premiership winner Ben Foden says this year’s Legends charity match carries added weight following Lewis Moody’s diagnosis with motor neurone disease. The post Ben Foden: England v Ireland Legends game “means more” amid Lewis Moody’s battle with MND appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Xbox or PlayStation? Which Console Should You Choose in 2026?
Buying a gaming console is a significant investment, and in 2026 the decision has never been more nuanced. Both major platforms have matured beyond launch with firmware updates, slimmer hardware, and expanding game libraries. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned player eyeing an upgrade, this guide breaks down every factor that matters. What […] The post Xbox or PlayStation? Which Console Should You Choose in 2026? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
New Rugby Paper Roundup: Six Nations 2026 Round 1 preview – Rassie Erasmus insight ft Ben Coles
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Ben Coles from The Observer to discuss the first round of Six Nations matches, team news across all nations, and the pair make their round 1 predictions. The post New Rugby Paper Roundup: Six Nations 2026 Round 1 preview – Rassie Erasmus insight ft Ben Coles appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ben Foden’s England XV: Bring back Marcus Smith + Joe Cokanasiga
While Steve Borthwick went very early this week selecting his England team against Wales, 34-time Test full-back Ben Foden picks what he would have gone for. The post Ben Foden’s England XV: Bring back Marcus Smith + Joe Cokanasiga appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations news: Andy Farrell makes bold decisions in his Ireland team to face France
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has left James Lowe out of his team in a series of surprise omissions for Thursday’s Six Nations opener against France. The post Six Nations news: Andy Farrell makes bold decisions in his Ireland team to face France appeared first on The Rugby Paper.