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Sale Sharks 26-10 Durban Sharks: Northern outfit give their southern rivals a lesson
South African Sharks owner Marco Masotti may have to eat a tuna-lined humble pie after Sale confirmed there’s only one true Sharks side in the Champions Cup. The post Sale Sharks 26-10 Durban Sharks: Northern outfit give their southern rivals a lesson appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Rowe bullish about Exeter future
TONY Rowe insists Exeter Chiefs will be back challenging for major honours within “two to three years” – even as the latest club accounts reveal a bruising £10.3 million loss. Rowe’s bullish prediction comes at a moment of stark financial reality for the former English and European champions. Exeter Rugby Group’s latest financial results show […] The post Rowe bullish about Exeter future appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Prop Millar Mills the latest Newcastle recruit
NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have agreed a deal to sign Northampton prop Elliot Millar Mills on a two-year contract from next season. The 33-year-old, right, who has 11 caps for Scotland, has been with Saints since 2023 after a switch from Edinburgh and helped them win the Premiership title in 2024 and reach the Champions Cup […] The post Prop Millar Mills the latest Newcastle recruit appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Edwards stays put
WALES fly-half Dan Edwards has signed a new deal with Ospreys. The 22-year-old, who started all four of Wales’ autumn internationals, had been linked with Leicester, but he has opted to stay with Mark Jones’ side despite the uncertainty in the Welsh game. Edwards has followed Wales team-mates wing Keelan Giles, flanker Harri Deaves and […] The post Edwards stays put appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ex-Exeter coach Pellow’s new role at Camborne
By MARK STEVENS CAMBORNE have underlined their long-term ambition with a major off-field appointment, bringing in highly respected coach Ricky Pellow as part-time sporting director. The move is designed to sharpen Camborne’s strategic direction and strengthen every layer of their rugby operation as the Cherry and Whites push for sustained success. Pellow arrives after leaving […] The post Ex-Exeter coach Pellow’s new role at Camborne appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jeremy Guscott: Mark McCall’s challenge – to create another dynasty
We don’t often hear Mark McCall making comments about a lack of “attitude and application” in the Saracens squad, and especially not just before a big European Cup clash like that against French giants Toulouse at the StoneX on Sunday evening. The post Jeremy Guscott: Mark McCall’s challenge – to create another dynasty appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Battling Warriors get off to a flyer and stay on course for home tie in last 16
By BRYN PALMER Clermont ...........21pts Tries: Moal 32, penalty 51, Simone 62 Conversions: Plummer 32, 62 Glasgow ............33pts Tries: Ferrie 9, Jones 18, Steyn 24, 71; Dempsey 34 Conversions: Horne 19, 25, 35, 72 GLASGOW made another compelling statement of their Champions Cup credentials with an impressive bonus-point win at Stade Marcel-Michelin to stay top […] The post Battling Warriors get off to a flyer and stay on course for home tie in last 16 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Toulon vs Munster: Red Army looking to get things back on track as they prepare to enter the French cauldron
Having started the season as the URC’s pacesetters, Munster enter today’s Pool 2 clash in Toulon after suffering disappointing back-to-back defeats. The post Toulon vs Munster: Red Army looking to get things back on track as they prepare to enter the French cauldron appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leicester Tigers 57-14 Bayonne: Billy Searle hat-trick puts Geoff Parling’s side on the right track
Billy Searle was red hot for Leicester Tigers on a freezing night as returning Bayonne centre Manu Tuilagi endured a miserable time back at his former Welford Road home. The post Leicester Tigers 57-14 Bayonne: Billy Searle hat-trick puts Geoff Parling’s side on the right track appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nick Cain: One area where Ealing Trailfinders leave Bath in the shade
You have got to admire Ealing Trailfinders. The staying power that has seen them go 19 matches unbeaten in the Champ, 13 of them this season, despite repeatedly being denied the opportunity to be promoted, is one very good reason. The post Nick Cain: One area where Ealing Trailfinders leave Bath in the shade appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bells are ringing out for Bath
BATH put down an impressive six-try European Cup marker with a rattling 43-20 bonus point victory over Castres in south west France on Friday night. With Alfie Barbeary, Ted Hill, and young tighthead Billy Sela standouts in a pack that outmuscled the Castres forwards, Bath made amends for their earlier defeat in Toulon, overwhelming a […] The post Bells are ringing out for Bath appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Robertson is the boss – without doubt!
THERE was a bit of pass the parcel following New Zealand’s three 2025 losses against Argentina, South Africa (a 43-10 record), and England. It was sparked by All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson stating in an interview that his assistant, Scott Hansen, “effectively operates in the role most would recognise as head coach”. When this […] The post Robertson is the boss – without doubt! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Chris Hewett: Why we need to see more of referee Luke Pearce
Alfie Barbeary turned in an eye-catching performance as Bath squeaked their way past Exeter at a rapt Recreation Ground last weekend. Yet the top of the bill act, was Luke Pearce, whose sympathetic, enlightened refereeing made the spectacle possible. The post Chris Hewett: Why we need to see more of referee Luke Pearce appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Toulon did the game no favours
PAOLO Garbisi loves his rugby and so he should, standing as he does on the brink of a Six Nations during which he will surely complete a half-century of full international appearances for Italy. But there are moments when the novelty wears dangerously thin and one of them occurred last Sunday. Garbisi was the senior […] The post Toulon did the game no favours appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Scarlets go close but Pau make sure in end
■By ROGER PANTING Scarlets ............38pts Tries: Macleod 22, 37; Hughes 40, Plumtree 43, Hawkins 51 Conversions: Hawkins 23, 38, 41, 44, 52 Penalty: Hawkins 8 Pau ..................... 47pts Tries: Butlin 9, 14; Mondinat 17, Tuipulotu 27, Seneca 57, Attissogbe 65, Tokolahi 76 Conversions: Desperes 10, 18, 28, 58, 66, 77 IN A remarkable game of […] The post Scarlets go close but Pau make sure in end appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Peter Jackson: Wales head coach Steve Tandy is facing a mountainous task
The Welsh Rugby Annual of 1991 appeared in the form of a death notice, its front cover etched in a rectangle of funereal black, the last rites duly administered. The post Peter Jackson: Wales head coach Steve Tandy is facing a mountainous task appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
The choice for Yorath: Rugby or football?
AS A ferociously competitive component of Don Revie’s Leeds United, Terry Yorath, below, achieved the distinction of being the first Welshman to appear in a European Cup final. He did so in a losing cause against Bayern Munich 10 years after a ‘cringing’ experience he would never forget. A scrum-half at Cathays High School in […] The post The choice for Yorath: Rugby or football? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Thomas on song to put Cardiff in pole position
■By ROGER PANTING Cardiff ...............32pts Tries: Bowen 6, Thornton 40, Assirrati 45, Thomas 74 Conversions: Sheedy 6, 45; Beetham 74 Penalties: Sheedy 55, 65 Racing 92 .........13pts Tries: Ravutaumaa 13, Prisciantelli 32 Penalty: Gibert 5 A STRONG second-half performance saw Cardiff virtually secure their passage to the knock-out stages with a hard-fought victory over Racing […] The post Thomas on song to put Cardiff in pole position appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Chiefs set the pace but Stade snatch it at the death
■By BEN JAYCOCK Stade Francais27pts Tries: Melikidze 51, Motassi 59, Penalty 65, Laloi 68 Conversion: Barré 60 Penalty: Barré 77 Exeter Chiefs ...25pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 14, Sio 43, 45 Conversions: Slade 15, 44 Penalty: Slade 34 Drop-goal: Slade 72 EXETER Chiefs were minutes away from a famous win in Paris, only for Stade Francais to […] The post Chiefs set the pace but Stade snatch it at the death appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Dragons have no answer to Benetton’s brilliance
■By SIMON THOMAS Benetton ......... 74pts Tries: Izekor 14, Ratave 18, Fekitoa 33, Odogwu 37, 55; Umaga 40, 65; Lynagh 51, 68; Marin 75, 80 Conversions: Umaga 15, 19, 40, 56, 66, 69, 76, 80 Penalty: Umaga 3 Dragons ............21pts Tries: Burrows 29, Dyer 58, Lewis-Hughes 78 Conversions: De Beer 30, 59; Lloyd 79 THE […] The post Dragons have no answer to Benetton’s brilliance appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Zebre vs Ospreys: Home comforts suit Mark Jones’ side
Ospreys head to Parma knowing that victory over Zebre could prove decisive in shaping their route to Challenge Cup glory. The post Zebre vs Ospreys: Home comforts suit Mark Jones’ side appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: It’s time for action, not words
Paul Rees presents his half-term report on the Premiership and finds a clear divide between top and bottom The post Paul Rees: It’s time for action, not words appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Lions on watch to keep out Lyon
Round-up By BEN JAYCOCK THE Lions edged Lyon 42– 33 in a breathless, try-laden encounter that swung repeatedly to keep the South African side’s playoff hopes alive. The hosts burst out of the blocks with early scores from Sibabalo Qoma and Richard Kriel before Quan Horn and Renzo du Plessis extended the advantage. Lyon, though, […] The post Lions on watch to keep out Lyon appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Connacht at crossroads
Preview Montpellier v Connacht Today. 1pm By BEN JAYCOCK CONNACHT travel to south of France knowing their meeting with Montpellier could define their European campaign. Pool 1 leaders Montpellier have a maximum 10 points, while Connacht are chasing a second successive win that would ease pressure heading into the decisive round. Head coach Stuart Lancaster […] The post Connacht at crossroads appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ulster still with work to do
Preview Cheetahs v Ulster Today. 1pm ULSTER head to Amsterdam knowing a return to winning ways in Europe will put them back on track as they take on a Cheetahs side still searching for their first points in Pool 3. Richie Murphy’s men arrive with momentum after back-to-back wins over Connacht and Munster in the […] The post Ulster still with work to do appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
DREAM TEAM
JAMES MITCHELL, THE FORMER SALE SHARKS, CHESTER, ROTHERHAM, CONNACHT, NORTHAMPTON SAINTS, DONCASTER KNIGHTS, JERSEY REDS AND ENGLAND AGE-GRADE SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Ellis Genge – Played together from schoolboy rugby through to England U20s. Ridiculous ball carrier, aggressive competitor and a genuine all-rounder. Started in the back […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Too many officials ignoring the laws
RUGBY continues to move towards an uncontrolled sport as officials ignore the laws. Law 12: When the game kicks off, all the players in the kicker’s team need to be behind the ball – this is regularly ignored. Law 13: Players who go down on a loose ball should get up with it immediately, pass […] The post Too many officials ignoring the laws appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sorry, but that’s your lot, George
I THINK George Skivington’s time is up at Gloucester. Poor line-outs, poor scrums, poor handling, week in, week out. In his own words last season he said : “We are going for it.” What sort of tactics is that? I will admit, once the players go over that white line, it’s down to them. But […] The post Sorry, but that’s your lot, George appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Brendan Gallagher: State school game is in good health
English rugby’s over-reliance on private schools has been cited by some – notably Eddie Jones – as an issue in recent years, so it’s good to see a number of state schools tearing it up this season. The post Brendan Gallagher: State school game is in good health appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
When Balding raced home for Light Blues
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER IAN Balding, who died earlier this month aged 87, is of course best known as a legendary race horse trainer, the man who sent out Mill Reef to conquer the world and a trainer with the best part of 1,800 career wins under his belt but he was also a young […] The post When Balding raced home for Light Blues appeared first on The Rugby Paper.