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Dragons 28-5 Scarlets: There’s no stopping Filo Tiatia’s resurgent side
Having not won a single game in 13 months, resurgent Dragons have now won three games in less than three weeks, their latest against Scarlets. The post Dragons 28-5 Scarlets: There’s no stopping Filo Tiatia’s resurgent side appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ospreys stung into action as they power up table
■ By SIMON THOMAS Ospreys .............33pts Tries: Giles 14, Hardy 25, 51; Parry 42, Hopkins 69 Conversions: Edwards 15, 43, 52, 70 Cardiff ...............22pts Tries: Adams 22, 74; Faletau 76, Sebastian 80 Conversion: Sheedy 23 THE Ospreys revealed how being embarrassed by Munster stung them into action to record a festive derby double. Having lost […] The post Ospreys stung into action as they power up table appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leinster 52-17 Connacht: Leo Cullen’s side turn on the style to dispatch Connacht
Leinster ran in seven tries to destroy Connacht and make it a clean sweep in their festive derbies. The post Leinster 52-17 Connacht: Leo Cullen’s side turn on the style to dispatch Connacht appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Mchunu lands killer blow
Stormers .........13 Bulls ................... 8 A LATE try from replacement prop Ntuthuko Mchunu sealed victory for the Stormers – their eighth win from eight matches to consolidate their place at the top of the standings. With the match tied 8-8 with two minutes to go, the Stormers turned down kickable penalties and opted for lineouts, […] The post Mchunu lands killer blow appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Pead snatches it for Lions
Sharks .............22 Lions.................23 HAASHIM Pead pounced from close range to snatch victory for the Lions in Durban. After racing into a big early lead and then surrendering control following a red card, the visitors found one final surge to sink the Sharks. Lock Etienne Oosthuizen crashed over for the Lions first try, converted by Chris […] The post Pead snatches it for Lions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: Battle of the airways puts coaches in the cross-fire
Paul Rees looks at how one law tweak by the game’s authorities can have unintended consequences. The post Paul Rees: Battle of the airways puts coaches in the cross-fire appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bordeaux-Begles will be a tough test says Northampton Saints prop Emmanuel Iyogun
Northampton Saints face a repeat of last season’s Champions Cup final when they travel to Bordeaux-Begles next Sunday, with Emmanuel Iyogun confident they will push the holders all the way. The post Bordeaux-Begles will be a tough test says Northampton Saints prop Emmanuel Iyogun appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Kyle Hatherell insists promotion is still Ealing Trailfinders’ goal
Back row Kyle Hatherell insists Ealing Trailfinders feels like a Premiership club day-to-day and are pushing hard to make that a reality under director of rugby Ben Ward. The post Kyle Hatherell insists promotion is still Ealing Trailfinders’ goal appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Townson moves in at Chiefs
EXETER Chiefs have appointed Glen Townson as their assistant forwards coach. The 39-year-old former second row left his role as Bristol’s academy transition coach earlier this week. Townson, who played for Bristol, Doncaster, Newcastle and Ealing, returned to Ashton Gate in 2022, having previously been Ealing’s forwards and defence coach. “He’s a very switched-on guy […] The post Townson moves in at Chiefs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Lloyd signs new deal at Ospreys
PROMISING hooker Lewis Lloyd has signed a contract extension to remain with Ospreys beyond the season. The 22-year-old has signed on during ongoing uncertainty about the future make-up of Welsh professional rugby, with the WRU proposing to reduce the regions from four to three. Lewis said: “This club means a lot to me so signing […] The post Lloyd signs new deal at Ospreys appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Augustus ruled out by ankle injury
ULSTER’S Springbok back row Juarno Augustus will be sidelined “for a number of weeks” because of the ankle ligament injury he sustained in the URC win over Connacht in Galway. The former Northampton Saints No.8 left the field midway through the second half of his team’s 29-24 success. Head coach Richie Murphy said. “We’re not […] The post Augustus ruled out by ankle injury appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
But you’re part of the problem, Beirne
CHRIS HEWETT TADHG Beirne is one of the quiet marvels of the rugby age, so it is worth listening especially hard when he raises concerns over the sport’s tactical direction. For all the bluff and bluster about stratospheric try-counts and free-running spectacles, the Lions Test forward believes there is a narrowing of ambition at the […] The post But you’re part of the problem, Beirne appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bellamy on target to make sure for Scottish
■ By CÓILÍN DUFFY Richmond .........26pts Tries: Jones 32, Goffey 56, 74; Schmid 66 Conversions: Grieve 32, 66, 74 L Scottish .........27pts Tries: McCallum 4, Ferdinand 39, Hyde 42 Conversions: Bellamy 4, 39, 43 Penalties: Bellamy 36, 69 LONDON Scottish edged a pulsating derby by a single point as they held off a late surge […] The post Bellamy on target to make sure for Scottish appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ealing Trailfinders 34-33 Worcester Warriors: Craig Hampson comes to the rescue
In a thrilling one-point match, Ealing Trailfinders extended their unbeaten league streak to 19 matches against a battling Worcester Warriors side in front of a bumper crowd of more than 3,000. The post Ealing Trailfinders 34-33 Worcester Warriors: Craig Hampson comes to the rescue appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Battling Pirates can’t stop Coventry marching on
■ By CÓILÍN DUFFY Coventry ...........41pts Tries: Ferrie 2, 57; Sullivan 13, Benz-Salomon 32, Nayalo 40, Baker 80 Conversions: Thomas 3, 40; Mathews 58, 80 Penalty: Thomas 8 C Pirates ...........26pts Tries: Hiscocks 16, King 20, Ward 51, Rice 65 Conversions: Robson 21, 52, 66 COVENTRY extended their impressive run in the Championship with a […] The post Battling Pirates can’t stop Coventry marching on appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Carrington’s double strike is enough for Hartpury
■ By DAVID SILLIFANT Hartpury ........... 42pts Tries: Hunt 4, Field 16, Hunt 20, Short 32, Carrington 51, 70 Conversions: Bazalgette, 5, 17, 21, 33, 51, 71 Cambridge .......22pts Tries: Pater 7, 13, 59; Irvine 23 Conversion: Mausia 24 DEBUTANT full-back Josh Carrington scored twice as Hartpury maintained their unbeaten home record with success over […] The post Carrington’s double strike is enough for Hartpury appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Penalty try makes the difference for Caldy
■ By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster .........27pts Tries: Hopkinson 2, J Olowofela 22, Margetts 26, R Olowofela 57 Conversions: Bunting 2, 26 Penalty: Bunting 53 Caldy ..................28pts Tries: Ridgway 4, Gallagher 31, Hyde 47, Penalty 80 Conversions: K Wilkinson 4, 31, 47 CALDY won the closest of contests at Castle Park in the last minute when […] The post Penalty try makes the difference for Caldy appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ampthill on the march thanks to Jones triple
■ By BEN WHITE Ampthill ............36pts Tries: Jones 21, 39, 56; Mullarkey 62, Va’enuku 76 Conversions: Keylock 22, 40, 57, 77 Penalty: Keylock 72 Nottingham ......27pts Tries: Cherry 17, 80; M Green 27, Dickinson 69, Garrett 73 Conversion: West 70 AN Efan Jones hat-trick inspired Ampthill to their second straight bonus-point home win in the […] The post Ampthill on the march thanks to Jones triple appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Cheers! It’s 100 not out for Williams
■ By AMELIE CLAYDON RUARAIDH Williams says club culture has been central to his journey after making his 100th appearance for Bury St Edmunds. The achievement comes during a period of transition for the National Two East club, who sit fourth after undergoing a significant restructuring ahead of the current campaign. Williams is one of […] The post Cheers! It’s 100 not out for Williams appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England lead unofficial world title battle
■ By JOSEPH TERRY ENGLAND’S men and women are currently both in first place in an unofficial world title challenge which passes from country to country only after the holder is beaten. In the men’s game, the title last changed hands in the 2025 Six Nations when England beat France. In the women’s game, England […] The post England lead unofficial world title battle appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Peter Jackson: Weird and wonderful in my New Year’s honours
What with Reggie Rabbit playing up in Australia, a dog called Dougal eating a New Zealand passport, Major League franchises vanishing in the US and England’s women beating the world, it’s been some year. The post Peter Jackson: Weird and wonderful in my New Year’s honours appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
My Life in Rugby: John Kelly – My twin brother was the perfect training buddy
MY LIFEIN RUGBY FORMER LUCTONIANS, NORTH OTAGO, PLYMOUTH ALBION, DONCASTER KNIGHTS AND NEWCASTLE BACK ROW JOHN KELLY RUGBY sort of found me through school. Both my parents were in the Army so I got sent away to boarding school at Lucton while they were on tour in Afghanistan and school became home in more ways […] The post My Life in Rugby: John Kelly – My twin brother was the perfect training buddy appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Oliver on target for Macc lads
■ By AMELIE CLAYDON MACCLESFIELD centre Harry Oliver leads the National League scoring charts with 162 points this season, his accuracy from the tee central to a sustained promotion challenge. The 24-year-old has been a key figure in National Two North, where the Cheshire club sit second after winning 10 of their opening 12 matches. […] The post Oliver on target for Macc lads appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Luctonians in mood for title fight
■ By JOSEPH TERRY LUCTONIANS top scorer and captain Ben Link is clear that his team-mates are better prepared to succeed during their promotion fight in 2026. Link, 26, who has played for the Lucs 1st XV since 2018, also insisted that new director of rugby Rob Lewis has driven standards this campaign. In National […] The post Luctonians in mood for title fight appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leicester Tigers vs Saracens: It’s time to put foot on the gas – Geoff Parling
The Premiership is at its halfway point this weekend, with Geoff Parling telling his players it is time to put their foot down as Leicester Tigers face Saracens at Mattioli Woods Welford Road today. The post Leicester Tigers vs Saracens: It’s time to put foot on the gas – Geoff Parling appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26
UP TO AND INCLUDING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025 Welcome to the latest update of this season’s TRP Fantasy Rugby. Today’s update covers the period Sunday 21st December 2025 through to Saturday 27th December 2025. In today’s update we take a quick look at who is in the running for our third Manager of the Month […] The post FANTASY RUGBY 2025/26 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
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The WRU missed a trick with Morris
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER TALKING of sliding doors moments, I can’t help thinking that one of the many opportunities the WRU have failed to seize in recent decades was not to headhunt cricket’s Hugh Morris for the formal role of CEO, and the unofficial role of spiritual leader. Morris, below, who lost his battle with […] The post The WRU missed a trick with Morris appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Brendan Gallagher: Fran Cotton recalls the ‘indestructible’ Tony Bond
Sport is full of sliding doors moments and that was certainly the case with former England centre Tony Bond, who died earlier this week aged 72. The post Brendan Gallagher: Fran Cotton recalls the ‘indestructible’ Tony Bond appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
It’s a day of history for NSB battlers
SCHOOLS RUGBY ■By JOSEPH TERRY NORTHAMPTON School for Boys have claimed a historic first Schools Trophy for state school rugby, beating independent giants Sedbergh and Wellington. Having finished 44th in the standings in 2024, the new term couldn’t have gone much better for NSB securing a Schools Cup semi-final and nine victories through 12 Trophy […] The post It’s a day of history for NSB battlers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.