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Connacht stun leaders Glasgow
By GEORGE LAWRENCE Connacht ........15 Glasgow ......... 10 CONNACHT stunned leaders Glasgow Warriors with a dramatic last-gasp victory at Dexcom Stadium to reignite their play-off hopes. The Scottish side arrived in Galway looking to extend their advantage at the summit after Leinster’s defeat to Cardiff, but instead suffered their first loss in 10 matches as […] The post Connacht stun leaders Glasgow appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Munster forced to work hard by Zebre
By SAM JACKSON Munster ..........21 Zebre ................. 7 MUNSTER returned to winning ways at Thomond Park with a hard-earned victory over Zebre, moving back inside the URC top four after an imperfect but ultimately decisive display. It was the homegrown contingent who delivered. Shane Daly opened the scoring with a sharp first-phase finish, converted by […] The post Munster forced to work hard by Zebre appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ward: It’s a pity there will be no promotion
By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster ........... 7pts Try: Kerr 79 Conversion: Bunting 79 E Trailfinders ..29pts Tries: Montgomery 5, Jones 15, Gwynn 50, Buckley 54 Conversions: Jones 5, 15, 54 Penalty: Jones 60 THE current champions and Champ leaders won their 19th consecutive league game and were far too strong for Doncaster at Castle Park where […] The post Ward: It’s a pity there will be no promotion appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hard-working Blues hang on to move up to second
By JOHN LYON Caldy .................19pts Tries: Tudor 8, Hyde 16, Olyott 56 Conversions: K Wilkinson 8, 16 Bedford ............23pts Tries: Evans,11 Worth 14, Tuilagi 20, Conway 25 Penalty: Maisey 50 BEDFORD Blues hung on to close out a bonus point win at Paton Field. The win lifts them up to second in the table, three […] The post Hard-working Blues hang on to move up to second appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
It’s honours even in battle of mudlarks
By OLLY DARCY Hartpury .............. 7pts Try: Gealy 18 Conversion: Bazalgette 18 Richmond ........... 7pts Try: Goffey 3 Conversion: Burrage 3 HARTPURY and Richmond had to settle for two points each after an attritional draw at the 4ED Stadium. Torrential rain fell before, during, and after the match, and that resulted in a stop-start, kick-heavy […] The post It’s honours even in battle of mudlarks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
‘Long Dog’ makes it hard work for Pirates
By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge .......21pts Tries: Eckersley 5, Penalty 36, Sorrell 58 Conversions: Dawson 6, Thompson 59 C Pirates .......... 49pts Tries: Everett 7, penalty 12, Relton 22, Ribbons 38, Mawson 52, Agbongbon 60, Nelson 65 Conversions: Sinclair 8, 23, 39, 53, 61; Robson 66 WHILE Cornish Pirates went away with five points and the […] The post ‘Long Dog’ makes it hard work for Pirates appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Davidson has the power to snatch it for Coventry
By BEN WHITE Ampthill ...........36pts Tries: Barton 7, Auvaa 19, Wilson 42, 53; Heslop 67 Conversions: Barton 8, 43, 54, 68 Penalty: Barton 40 Coventry ..........40pts Tries: Matthews 15, Nayalo 29, Poole 44, Strong 49, Bavadra 58, Davidson 70 Conversions: Matthews 30, 45, 50, 59, 71 COVENTRY edged out Ampthill in a 11-try classic, condemning […] The post Davidson has the power to snatch it for Coventry appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Parks gives Nottingham extra push in the mud
By CÓILÍN DUFFY Nottingham ......22pts Tries: Rokomoce 6, Cherry 66, Graham 77 Conversions: Parks 66, 77 Penalty: Parks 40 Worcester .......... 7pts Try: Reed 24 Conversion: Reed 24 A SODDEN Lady Bay provided the backdrop for a bruising contest as Nottingham overcame high-flying Worcester in a war of attrition. Played in relentless rain and increasingly […] The post Parks gives Nottingham extra push in the mud appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England U20 full-back James Pater makes an immediate impact for club & country
Paul Eddison catches up with Northampton Saints and England U20 full-back James Pater, who is also playing games for Cambridge. The post England U20 full-back James Pater makes an immediate impact for club & country appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Peter Jackson: Memories of All Black legend going under the hammer
In the bad old days when too many referees turned a blind eye to all manner of mayhem, Kevin Skinner built a fearsome reputation for dispensing Old Testament justice on behalf of the All Blacks. The post Peter Jackson: Memories of All Black legend going under the hammer appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Only 18 standing in the 6N National
ON a foggy day at Aintree 98 years ago, Tipperary Tim, a horse bred by former Ireland back row forward Jack Ryan, won a Grand National famous for two reasons: the first 100-1winner and the fewest finishers, two out of 42. Rugby’s version of the steeplechase, the Six Nations, endured a not dissimilar casualty rate […] The post Only 18 standing in the 6N National appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
King Cole merry as sole score for Titans leads side
■By DAVID BEDDOWS Rotherham ......33 B Moseley ......... 7 LUKE COLE marked his 100th Rotherham appearance with a try, as the league leaders came through a muddy battle with Birmingham Moseley to maintain their unbeaten home record. The hooker drove over just before half-time to secure his team a four-try bonus point against a Moseley […] The post King Cole merry as sole score for Titans leads side appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Tykes hit Park out to land home win
■By BEN CROPPER Leeds Tykes ..........45 Rosslyn Park .........38 LEEDS TYKES boosted their survival chances, coming out with a one-score win, after an action-packed thriller with Rosslyn Park. Charlie Walker was the first man to score, but the Tykes hit back when Matt Salisbury chased his own kick to score under the posts. Eddie Crossland […] The post Tykes hit Park out to land home win appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sea of tries sees Sale on the seven
■By GARETH DANIELS Sale FC.....................47 Dings Crusaders .. 12 SEVEN-TRY Sale FC sailed to a spectacular three-points, leaving Dings Crusaders still stuck in the bottom-three of the league. After a battling opening period, Sale claimed the lead when Tom Walsh dotted down, on the back of Joe Green’s immaculate pass in the 15th minute. Green […] The post Sea of tries sees Sale on the seven appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
TJs wrap up points with Kendrick name on drama
■By JOE BARNES TAYLOR Sedgley Park ........28 Tonbridge J ........... 31 TOM KENDRICK’S second-half brace helped Tonbridge Juddians to a nail-biting victory over Sedgley Park. The game started as it ended, with Juddians wasting no time with a slick try from Lewis Gjaltema after only two minutes, converted by Connor Lloyd. Lloyd caught the Tigers […] The post TJs wrap up points with Kendrick name on drama appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Lavender & Blacks laugh last at Lions
■By ROGER OPIE Clifton ......................54 Leicester Lions ....40 CLIFTON produced eight tries in a breathless encounter, to secure a crucial five-point victory over Leicester Lions. The hosts struck early when Ollie Stirling finished sharply, on the wing, with James McKinney converting. Although James Stubbs responded for the visitors, under the posts, Jay Evans marked his […] The post Lavender & Blacks laugh last at Lions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Stortford ramp up their survival fight
■By RICHARD ASHTON Rams ........................ 31 Bishop’s S ...............36 BISHOP’S STORTFORD all but secured their National League 1 survival with a bonus-point victory at Rams. Stortford took an early lead, as Chris Bolton slotted a straightforward penalty, and then moved further clear when Hamish Ferguson burrowed over from close-range for a converted try. Rams hit […] The post Stortford ramp up their survival fight appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Lloyd Williams: Worcester Warriors will still want a place in the Prem
Promotion to the Prem will be scrapped from next season, leaving ambitious clubs like Worcester Warriors desperate to restore their long-term Prem place through meeting the new criteria, and Lloyd Williams feels his side are in a great place to do so. The post Lloyd Williams: Worcester Warriors will still want a place in the Prem appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees’ Six Nations 2026 analysis – Nothing beyond liberated France
France may be out in front in the race for the Six Nations crown, but the championship has had enough twists and turns in the opening three rounds to suggest there may be a few more. The post Paul Rees’ Six Nations 2026 analysis – Nothing beyond liberated France appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Only fight will do for Ionians in tight-end for Otley
■By BRIAN NORMAN Hull Ionians.....29 Otley...................27 HULL IONIANS were forced to work for their bonus-point win, against an Otley side pushing hard all game. For the majority of the second-half, Otley proved themselves to be energetic customers, with the loss being mostly due to the fact they struggled in breaking down a resolute home defence. […] The post Only fight will do for Ionians in tight-end for Otley appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Tyne turn Hull on side as hosts sink
■By RICHARD GORE Hull............................25 Tynedale.................35 HULL’S BLISTERING start was overturned by visitors Tynedale, in a contest which was truly turned on its head. After a combination of penalties, mistakes and yellow cards, Tyne were allowed to score 21-unanswered points, as the script was flipped on a home side who had led 25-7 half-an-hour in. In […] The post Tyne turn Hull on side as hosts sink appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sheff half-century unrolls thrifty Bills
■By MIKE BROWN Billingham................ 7 Sheffield..................52 FORM side Sheffield underlined their title credentials with a dominant eight-try win at Billingham. The visitors made their intentions clear, from the outset, when Elliot Fisher crossed in the sixth minute, with Callum Posa adding the conversion. Jack Dawson then extended the lead, with a well-worked try after 18 […] The post Sheff half-century unrolls thrifty Bills appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Gilliland grows on Fylde in three-flowing fill of tries
■By WILL JUDD Touchdown: Adam Lanigan scores for Fylde and, right, Oli Riddiough on the attack for Wharfedale PICTURES: Mike Inkley Fylde.................. 45pts Wharfedale........ 7pts FYLDE blossomed to end their seven-game winless run, in a true ‘war of the roses’ battering of visitors Wharfedale. In a dominant display, Leo Gilliland saw plenty of the grass, […] The post Gilliland grows on Fylde in three-flowing fill of tries appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Magician Freeman tricks Mowden as Browne stars
■By LOUIS JEFFERSON Preston G.................66 Darlington MP........26 SAM FREEMAN pulled the strings for Preston Grasshoppers, as Jacob Browne’s hat-trick display helped dispatch visitors Darlington Mowden Park. Hoppers returned to winning ways, with an emphatic win at home, but were left pedalling when the visitors struck first. Ben Douglas’ early try, which Flynn Ward converted, was […] The post Magician Freeman tricks Mowden as Browne stars appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Secret Dale bond suits Rogers more
By HARVEY ALLEN Rossendale ............29 Sheffield Tigers ...22 FINN ROGERS’ tally of 19-points helped bottom-placed Rossendale pick up only their fourth win of the season against Sheffield Tigers. The visitors broke the deadlock, with Max Woolgar-Norton running in the first try of the game, only for William Baker to miss the conversion. Sam Bedlow found […] The post Secret Dale bond suits Rogers more appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Macc sparked by Inverdale invitation
By JEAN BULL Macclesfield .........50 Scunthorpe ............ 19 MACCLESFIELD sure entertained their guest, NRL chairman John Inverdale, with a thumping of an optimistic travelling Scunthorpe side. The visitors came on the back of two impressive wins, in their quest to pull off a great escape from the wrong of end of the table, but it […] The post Macc sparked by Inverdale invitation appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Noah hopes The Club can Sloot for their hopeful stars
By BEN JAYCOCK Ever-present: Blackheath flanker Noah Sloot BLACKHEATH flanker Noah Sloot believes the Club’s new recruits have injected the hunger required to sustain a National One promotion charge. Sloot, now in his second campaign after joining from Cambridge, has been an ever-present in a side that came into this weekend in third: nine points […] The post Noah hopes The Club can Sloot for their hopeful stars appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Super-sub Thomas steps up to save Redruth
By AVUYILE SAWULA Barnstaple.......21 Redruth.............21 BARNSTAPLE and Redruth shared the spoils in a highly entertaining Devon derby draw at Potting-ton Road. The hosts made a flying start, with Jordan Petherbridge crossing inside nine minutes before Jacob Murphy added the extras. Redruth responded through star man Samuel Stevens, who not only finished the try, but converted […] The post Super-sub Thomas steps up to save Redruth appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Pitcher this! Lymm owe win to James
By KIT DAVIES Exeter Uni................33 Lymm........................42 LYMM emerged victorious after taking control through clinical finishing and consistent goal-kicking. The visitors struck first through Rhys Lilly, converted by Thomas Shard, before Exeter responded with intent as Josh Golden Clark powered over. Benjamin Mills added the conversion to settle early nerves. Lymm quickly reasserted themselves through a […] The post Pitcher this! Lymm owe win to James appeared first on The Rugby
Struggling Syston stun their hosts
By WILLIAM BULL Old Redcliffians.... 31 Syston......................38 OLD Redcliffians surrendered a commanding half-time lead as bottom side Syston produced a stunning second-half comeback. Old Redcliffians looked set to deepen Syston’s struggles after racing into a 31-17 interval advantage. Renico Bailey struck three times in the opening half, while Daniel Thurston and Thomas Ford also crossed. […] The post Struggling Syston stun their hosts appeared first on The Rugby Paper.