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Park shine to abandon Blackheath in darkness
By CHARLIE WHITE Rosslyn Park ...36pts Tries: Stanton 22, King 37, Digby 43, Piper 63, Smith 79 Conversions: Johnston 23, 38, 44, 80 Penalty: Johnston 40 Blackheath ......19pts Tries: Harding 7, 48; Osborne 55 Conversions: Morley 8, 56 ROSSLYN PARK secured a brutish victory over Blackheath, as a historic rivalry once again delivered intensity, drama […] The post Park shine to abandon Blackheath in darkness appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Lavender and Blacks gather at the back to battle on
Clifton ......................24 Sedgley Park ........ 10 By ROGER OPIE HOSTS CLIFTON displayed a defensive determination to keep Sedgley Park at bay, carving out a deserved home victory. The Tigers showed early doggedness and, after three attempts from catch and drives, Ben Gregory found the line to open the the visitors’ account. A seemingly even first […] The post Lavender and Blacks gather at the back to battle on appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Longstaff seals it at the end for Sale
Leeds Tykes ..........14 Sale FC..................... 19 By MARK DOCHERTY KILLER INSTINCT was the difference as Sale FC overcame strugglers Leeds Tykes, sealing victory through Alfie Longstaff ’s late finish. The favoured visitors were put under the pump throughout, quickly too, as they were tested early when the two sides traded blows. Tykes’ captain Ben Dixon’s […] The post Longstaff seals it at the end for Sale appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Crusaders keep on going until end
Dings Crusaders ..25 B Moseley .............. 19 By LILLEE O’CALLAGHAN DINGS CRUSADERS secured a slim victory over Birmingham Moseley, in a hotly contested encounter at Shaftesbury Park. Moseley woke up early in the third minute, when Sam Clarke exploited a gap in the Dings defensive line to run over, before Jack Jolly converted. Dings then […] The post Crusaders keep on going until end appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Prop’s script is flipped to help author Albion’s Pullinger prize
By BEN JAYCOCK PLYMOUTH Albion prop Dan Pullinger admits it feels odd seeing his beloved club sit top of National League 1, but says the position is a deserved reward for years of hard graft at Brickfields. After spending recent seasons scrapping at the wrong end of the table, Albion’s surge into the promotion picture […] The post Prop’s script is flipped to help author Albion’s Pullinger prize appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hull hold on to see off Fylde in a true nail-biter
Hull.....................27 Fylde..................26 By RICHARD GORE THIS was a close game which went down to the final seconds and won by a Hull side that carried on from where it left off last week. Fylde took the lead after five minutes with a try from Mike Walton, converted by Danny Cassidy. Hull responded with a Reece […] The post Hull hold on to see off Fylde in a true nail-biter appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Caudle deserves defensive Oscar!
Tynedale.................14 Sheffield Tigers...... 7 By BRIAN TILLEY FREEZING conditions produced a treacherous surface and a slippery ball, but Tynedale somehow managed to hang on for an unlikely victory, despite being under the cosh for much of the game. The Tigers dominated territory and possession, with some good lines run by Will Baker, Ben Manderfield and […] The post Caudle deserves defensive Oscar! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
By George! Dale owe it to Hedgley
Wharfedale............32 Otley..........................14 By EDWIN WILLIAMS A LARGE crowd was treated to cracking, entertaining rugby, with the home team dominating for long spells and taking the five points. With George Hedgley providing the inspiration, Dale opened the scoring when Oli Cicognini ran on to a simple pass and burst through to touch down. Archie Haddon added […] The post By George! Dale owe it to Hedgley appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Kieran is so cool as Dale edge key clash
Scunthorpe......... 7pts Rossendale......13pts By GARETH LYONS Well held: Jonny Leota is stopped short KIERAN Tyrer kept his nerve with two second-half penalties as Rossendale edged a tight, nervy affair against relegation rivals Scunthorpe. In a game which neither team could afford to lose, Rossendale just about shaded the contest, playing the heavy conditions better. In […] The post Kieran is so cool as Dale edge key clash appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Double delight for Darlington as rivals stumble
Darlington MP.......45 Billingham..............35 By IAN MORRIS DARLINGTON Mowden Park overcame a sluggish start to complete the season double over local rivals Billingham in a classic ‘game of two halves’. The visitors dominated the opening 40 minutes. Exploiting an error-prone DMP, Billingham crossed over with two tries from Eldon Myers and one from Kieran Clark, while […] The post Double delight for Darlington as rivals stumble appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Macc are worked hard by Hoppers
Macclesfield .........38 Preston G ................26 By JEAN BULL GIVEN the two teams’ respective runs and positions in the league you could have been forgiven for thinking this would be a walkover for Macc – but it was anything but! The home the team looked rusty in an error-filled scrappy display by both sides. Macc opened […] The post Macc are worked hard by Hoppers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hooper helps the leaders ease home
Sheffield .................26 Hull Ionians ........... 17 By TOM BARRY SHEFFIELD kept their impressive form from 2025 on track with another bonus-point win over Hull Ionians. They definitely did not have it all their own way, though, as Ionians had a very impressive third quarter that nearly had the league leaders looking down the barrel at […] The post Hooper helps the leaders ease home appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Mike eyes Mel of a finish as Ionians show defensive steel
By BEN JAYCOCK FOR Hull Ionians stalwart Mike Mel, the past few months have been as testing mentally as they have been physically. The prop has spent a frustrating spell on the sidelines after tearing his calf during a scrum in the home defeat by Sheffield in October. Now, with the second half of the […] The post Mike eyes Mel of a finish as Ionians show defensive steel appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Re-Borne Cam find second storm to nick win
Camborne.........36 Hinckley...........26 By BILL HOOPER AFTER TRAILING at half-time, Camborne posted 24 unanswered points during a dominant second half to maintain their push at the top of the table. Hinckley made a hot start with an early converted try by Will Callan, who made the most of a gap in the Camborne midfield. The Cherry […] The post Re-Borne Cam find second storm to nick win appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Semester starts but Lymm second best
Loughborough S....38 Lymm........................24 By FYNLEE HATELEY LESSONS WERE learned for home side Loughborough Students, who controlled affairs to silence Lymm and bounce back to victory. On the back of an away defeat to Cambourne, the Students set the pace quickly in their first home game this year. Joe Panesse cut a slick line, on the […] The post Semester starts but Lymm second best appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Lucs leave it late in Exeter’s excitement
Luctonians..............40 Exeter Uni................ 31 By GEOFF VICKRESS SIX-SCORE Luctonians left it late to settle the scoreline as Exeter University served up a second-half scare. Lucs’ Bryn Goodall hit first, converting himself, before Exeter thrashed over Dewi Thomas who, with Freddie Hirst’s conversion, levelled. James Wheeler then scored a superb effort off the back of a […] The post Lucs leave it late in Exeter’s excitement appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Whitlock’s wit grabs it in final seconds for Titans
Barnstaple....... 24pts Taunton T..........31pts By COILIN DUFFY All action: Scott Gibson runs through to score Taunton’s first try and, REFEREE: J. Milliner-Woodcock ATTENDANCE: 679 Star player Tom Putt- Taunton WINGER MATTHEW Whitlock whacked down his decisive late try, as Taunton Titans edged a thrilling contest against Barnstaple. Whitlock finished clinically in the final minute to […] The post Whitlock’s wit grabs it in final seconds for Titans appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Old heads teach the Blues how to swing away!
Chester.....................29 Old Redcliffians....36 By HARVEY ALLEN OLD REDCLIFFIANS bagged their second away win of the season over Chester, who were hoping to continue their own five-game unbeaten run. The Bristolians got off to a flying start and found themselves comfortably in front at 22-0, as tries from Finn Murphy, Andrew Butler and Joseph Rogers all […] The post Old heads teach the Blues how to swing away! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Smith has winning song on his mind!
Cinderford ..............29 Hornets ...................... 7 By NIGEL WILCE CINDERFORD gelled together to a victory over the Hornets, with Sam Smith leading a much-changed side with his scoring exploits. Early Cinderford pressure saw winger Smith force his way over for an unconverted try, as he set the example. The Hornets eventually responded with a well-taken try, […] The post Smith has winning song on his mind! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Reds’ scrum rides hard to race away
Redruth ...................33 Syston ....................... 5 By AMELIA LINE RUTHLESS REDRUTH rallied to a textbook home romp, right from a clean-sweep first half rally to a final-minute show of raw effort. Right from the off, Redruth’s remained in the saddle, as their forward dominance left little fight for Syston. The Reds stamped their mark quickly when […] The post Reds’ scrum rides hard to race away appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hornets man Ramshaw is sure there’s more to come
By BEN JAYCOCK Hopeful: Hinckley lock Jack Ramshaw JACK Ramshaw feels the turning point in Hinckley’s season came not with a dramatic win or statement performance, but with a period of honest reflection. Following a stuttering start with one win from their first five games, former Nottingham and Rotherham lock Ramshaw admits the club needed […] The post Hornets man Ramshaw is sure there’s more to come appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Honours are even in the tightest of tussles
Dorking..............13 Henley...............13 By KEVIN BEAL A HEAVY pitch, two well-drilled defensive set-ups and a plethora of penalties coupled with unforced errors from both sides summed up a game that never really got going, ending in a deserved draw. Henley, playing down the slope, were first to score through a Max Titchener penalty. Dorking’s response came […] The post Honours are even in the tightest of tussles appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Teenage star Theo is the Oundle hero
Oundle......................35 Guernsey................. 17 By PETER CROOT THE dark skies cleared and Oundle produced a bright display to beat the Raiders. A clever line-out move saw Matt Waring cross for the first try, with Ben Young starting a 100% success rate with the boot. The lead was increased when Grant Snelling scored from a catch and […] The post Teenage star Theo is the Oundle hero appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Reynolds makes all the difference
Westcombe Park..12 Canterbury.............. 21 By JOHN VALLELY CANTERBURY’S slick and powerful midfield masterminded by star player Frank Reynolds maintained the Kent side’s winning streak. Combe tried to generate momentum but the visitors’ defence kept them at arm’s length. The hosts opened the score when a Canterbury attack faltered in midfield, the alert Mikel Davies taking […] The post Reynolds makes all the difference appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Happy Havant led by Shepherd
By STEPHEN FITZMAURICE Main men: Havant’s Tom Gwither on the attack and, below, Jacob Knight goes over for Havant PICTURES: Dave Purdey Sevenoaks........25pts Havant............... 54pts HAVANT came up to Kent and served up an expansive and entertaining brand of rugby to secure victory over Sevenoaks in what was a vital bottom-of-the-table encounter. Oaks gave Havant […] The post Happy Havant led by Shepherd appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Penfold paves the way as Bury show their class
Esher......................... 19 Bury St Edmunds..47 By AMELIE CLAYDON PROMOTION-CHASING Bury St Edmunds recovered from an early scare and showed their class in a convincing victory against Esher. The hosts took early control and struck in the opening play when James Botterill finished strongly out wide. Bury soon settled and began to impose themselves, levelling the […] The post Penfold paves the way as Bury show their class appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leaders battle all the way to victory
Old Albanians .......28 Barnes .....................22 ■By JAMES LOGAN LEAGUE leaders Old Albanians extended the gap at the top of the National League Two East table with a hard-fought victory over Barnes. The visitors started the faster, with fly-half Will Nicholson kicking a penalty, before back rower Angus Farquhar made the most of a maul to […] The post Leaders battle all the way to victory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wem wins a real thriller for Welsh
Oxford H ..................28 London Welsh ....... 31 ■By RHYS COOPE OXFORD Harlequins and London Welsh served up a pulsating, high-scoring contest packed with attacking rugby, momentum swings, and late drama, with the visitors eventually edging a thrilling encounter. London Welsh made a flying start and quickly opened up a 12-0 lead with tries from Adam […] The post Wem wins a real thriller for Welsh appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Liam looking for Raiders to get back on right track
■By CHRIS COLLYER 50 up: Guernsey’s Liam Welch Picture: Martin Gray GUERNSEY’S stalwart flanker Liam Welch relished making his 50th club appearance last weekend and hopes to help fix his side’s mid-season slump. Despite last week’s 42-35 loss to table-toppers Old Albanians, the 30-year-old touched down for a hat-trick of tries on his memorable landmark […] The post Liam looking for Raiders to get back on right track appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
YOUNG GUNS
FINNBAKER NEWCASTLE SECOND ROW At just 21, Newcastle lock Finn Baker is beginning to turn promise into opportunity, with a recent breakthrough Prem debut. Baker has been part of the Red Bulls’ system for the past two years but admits his rise into the senior side has come quickly after a period spent largely learning […] The post YOUNG GUNS appeared first on The Rugby Paper.