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In-form Fryatt is hat-trick hero for Combe
■By JOHN VALLELY Westcombe P.47 Guernsey..........22 A FIRST-HALF hat-trick from Ben Fryatt laid the foundation for a convincing home win for Combe. A missed tackle let Guernsey’s Anthony Armstrong in for the first score, but Combe countered quickly when Max Brown scored out wide and converted. The hosts went further ahead when Ryan Jones ran […] The post In-form Fryatt is hat-trick hero for Combe appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Adams’ anguish as Barnes hold on
■By STEPHEN FITZMAURICE Sevenoaks................ 8 Barnes...................... 10 SEVENOAKS and Barnes enjoyed an arm wrestle at Knole Paddock, edged by the visitors on a claggy pitch. Few expected the points on the board at half-time ending up as the final score, but Barnes were just about the worthy victors in this tight encounter. Both sides had […] The post Adams’ anguish as Barnes hold on appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Thunderbolt Holt drives Havant win
■By DOUG MILLER Havant......................24 London Welsh........20 HAVANT overcame a 15-0 deficit to move up to eighth in the table. Scrum-half Ben Holt produced an excellent performance with trademark sniping runs and quality kicking. London Welsh dominated the first half through strong midfield and support running and by keeping the ball away from contact. Welsh opened […] The post Thunderbolt Holt drives Havant win appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Oundle on song in quest for glory
By PETER CROOT Statement win: Oundle celebrate PICTURES: Matt Fleming Lewis Finlay scores Oundle............... 45pts Old Albanians..14pts IN a much-anticipated top-of-the-table showdown, Oundle delivered a statement performance against Old Albanians, solidifying their title credentials with what proved an emphatic victory. The visitors arrived buoyed by a sharp win at Canterbury. But Oundle, despite injury setbacks, […] The post Oundle on song in quest for glory appeared first on The Rugby Pape
Botterill bags a hat-trick as Esher finally win in ’26
■By HECTOR VICKERS Esher.........................22 Henley Hawks....... 17 ESHER recorded their first win of 2026 with a scrappy victory. The ever-reliable James Botterill’s hat-trick gave the home fans cause to celebrate. The Esher winger had his first score within six minutes – a fantastic solo effort running through the 22 to score under the posts, with […] The post Botterill bags a hat-trick as Esher finally win in ’26 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
George Heads his team to triumph
■By RHYS COOPE Oxford H ..................24 Dorking ....................65 DORKING stormed to a big 11-try triumph at Oxford. George Head crossed inside two minutes to give Dorking the perfect start, and the pressure continued as Owen Davies added another four minutes later, with Thomas Hardwick converting Davies’ effort. Head then grabbed his second before Thomas Howe […] The post George Heads his team to triumph appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Andrews leads the way for Bury
■By ANDREW HERLIHY George Bury St Edmunds .27 Canterbury ............. 10 THIS proved a pulsating match between teams with contrasting styles – Canterbury playing some sweeping flowing rugby, Bury relying on sound set-piece and superb defence, which was led by star man Trystan Andrews. Bury scored first, with Matt Hicks finishing a bludgeoning series of […] The post Andrews leads the way for Bury appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Indisciplined Dorking look to clean up their act
■By BEN JAYCOCK Full steam ahead: Dorking prop Nick Barry DORKING prop Nick Barry admits discipline has been the biggest factor behind the club falling off the National Two East promotion pace, but insists the squad are determined to finish the campaign strongly. The Surrey side sat sixth with seven rounds remaining, which Barry sees […] The post Indisciplined Dorking look to clean up their act appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
LUKE DAVIDSON
YOUNG GUNS SARACENS & ENGLAND U20 FLY-HALF South Africa-born fly-half Luke Davidson is fully immersed in England U20s and hopes to make his mark in the ongoing Six Nations. The 19-year-old is on Saracens’ books, but his rugby journey began thousands of miles away in South Africa, where the sport is deeply woven into school […] The post LUKE DAVIDSON appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Results
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It’s still all to play for in the race for finals day
SCHOOLS REPORT By JOSEPH TERRY THE girls ACE League round robin concludes on Wednesday with places in the grand final still up for grabs with four schools in contention to make the Twickenham showpiece. Leaders Hartpury are on an equal record to second Exeter and third Worthing, three points safe into the final. A fifth […] The post It’s still all to play for in the race for finals day appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Regional results
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Swansea hold on to steal it from Notts
BUCS RUGBY By JOSEPH TERRY RELEGATION fighting Swansea held onto a vital 29-28 win over Nottingham to secure a second win in the last four, and close the gap to safety and hammer Nottingham’s home quarter-final hopes. On Wednesday wins for leaders Loughborough and Bath, against Swansea and Durham, will guarantee a home semi-final berth. […] The post Swansea hold on to steal it from Notts appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
My Life in Rugby: Lewis Gjaltema – A 76,000 crowd was quite a debut
Lewis Gjaltema, the former East Coast Bays, North Harbour, Harlequins and London Scottish scrum-half, who now plays for Tonbridge Juddians in National One, reflects on his life in rugby. The post My Life in Rugby: Lewis Gjaltema – A 76,000 crowd was quite a debut appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Regional results
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Jorgensen has Waratahs firing
By BEN JAYCOCK Take that: Max Jorgensen celebrates his Waratahs try PICTURE: Getty Images MAX Jorgensen scored a wonder try as Waratahs continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 36-13 victory over Fijian Drua. With the hosts trailing 10-7 and the match threatening to become an arm-wrestle, the Wallabies winger changed the mood […] The post Jorgensen has Waratahs firing appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Welsh Rugby
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Young hookers take the plaudits
Round-up By ROB COLE TWO Cardiff hookers grabbed the headlines at the Arms Park, both of them young enough to be playing in the Academies U18 team. Tom Howe scored a try for Wales U20 in their 31-21 win over Scotland on Friday and the previous evening it was his understudy in the Cardiff U18 […] The post Young hookers take the plaudits appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bayonne battling to find a new way
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Ex-Bayonne coach Gregory Patat PICTURES: Getty Images new way IT MAY be a Top 14 rest week, but that doesn’t mean all is quiet on the top-flight domestic rugby front in France – Gregory Patat cleared out his office at Bayonne on Wednesday to become the second Top 14 manager to […] The post Bayonne battling to find a new way appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Forthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, February 22, 2026 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 INTERNATIONALS Six Nations France v Italy (3.10pm) NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership Women’s Rugby Loughborough Lightning v Bristol (3pm) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 NATIONAL LEAGUES United Rugby Championship Cardiff Rugby v Leinster (7pm) Edinburgh v Scarlets (7.45pm) […] The post Forthcoming fixtures appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
New Rugby Paper Roundup: England v Ireland – English response or Irish statement? ft Pat McCarry
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Irish rugby writer Pat McCarry to preview a huge Six Nations showdown at Twickenham. The post New Rugby Paper Roundup: England v Ireland – English response or Irish statement? ft Pat McCarry appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations news: Maro Itoje set for 100th cap as England and Ireland look to bounce back at Twickenham
British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje will run out for his 100th cap for England on Saturday at Twickenham, eager to prove a point against Ireland and right last Saturday’s wrongs. The post Six Nations news: Maro Itoje set for 100th cap as England and Ireland look to bounce back at Twickenham appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations news: Sam Prendergast dropped by Ireland ahead of clash with England
Sam Prendergast has been left out of Ireland’s matchday squad for Saturday’s Six Nations clash away to England, with Jack Crowley named at fly-half. The post Six Nations news: Sam Prendergast dropped by Ireland ahead of clash with England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
The best Rugby tournaments to bet on at bookmakers
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Step-by-step Pinco registration: From filling out the form to the first login
Pinco casino offers over 5,000 games and features for players around the world. You need an account to play with real money and win prizes. In Turkey, joining Pinco is very fast and takes about one minute. The sign-up process is basic because the site wants to save your time and keep things easy. In […] The post Step-by-step Pinco registration: From filling out the form to the first login appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
UK Slot Gaming & Mobile Pay: Trends, Usage and Player Behaviour
In the UK, pay-by-mobile has become essential to the UK digital economy, driven by Boku’s carrier billing launch in 2009 and the Payforit standard in 2015. Pay by mobile slots now account for 22% of all online casino deposits, with £3.6 billion in annual slots revenue and 4.6 million players generating gross gaming yield. EE, […] The post UK Slot Gaming & Mobile Pay: Trends, Usage and Player Behaviour appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations news: Matthieu Jalibert or Romain Ntamack – where do France go now?
France have gotten off to a blinding start to this year’s Six Nations, kicking their campaign off with bonus point wins against Ireland and Wales. The post Six Nations news: Matthieu Jalibert or Romain Ntamack – where do France go now? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations news: Henry Pollock set for first England start against Ireland
Henry Pollock will make his first England start in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland as one of three changes in personnel to the side defeated by Scotland. The post Six Nations news: Henry Pollock set for first England start against Ireland appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations news: What we learned about every team from round two
Round two of the Six Nations brought Ireland and Scotland their first wins, showcased France’s attacking brilliance, and left England and Wales facing tough questions. The post Six Nations news: What we learned about every team from round two appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Rugby World Cup 2027: Organisers on course to deliver a thrilling tournament
Australia is putting the final touches to its preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup (RWC). The post Rugby World Cup 2027: Organisers on course to deliver a thrilling tournament appeared first on The Rugby Paper.