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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.
Kissinger hoping to line up with sister in a home World Cup
■By JOSEPH TERRY CARDIFF Met captain Erica Kissinger is aspiring towards a home 2033 Rugby World Cup, a feat she has dreamed of achieving. Kissinger, 20, already has a BUCS Super Rugby title on her CV, and is aiming high as the USA Eagles programme develops at a rapid rate, including the founding a domestic […] The post Kissinger hoping to line up with sister in a home World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hartpury march into the New Year in grand form
UNDEFEATED Women’s BSR leaders Hartpury will celebrate New Year in formidable form. The three-time champions have conceded just 70 points this season and hammered defending champions Cardiff Met 68-17 in the seventh round, followed the week after by a 29-17 victory over Exeter. Defending champions Cardiff Met have sealed a double over Cardiff and sit […] The post Hartpury march into the New Year in grand form appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
CHARLIEBRAY
YOUNG GUNS SALE SHARKS BACK ROW Charlie Bray looked set to be a footballer until he abruptly told his coach that he’d had enough of the round ball game and wanted to devote his attention fully to rugby. The 17-year-old Sale Sharks back row, who is in the England U19s setup, made the early declaration […] The post CHARLIEBRAY appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Results
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Steelmen move 20 points clear
Super Rygbi round-up By CARL FIELD EBBW Vale delivered another dominant display on the road as they won the top-of-the-table showdown 41-14 at Llandovery to move 20 points clear of the Drovers in Super Rygbi Cymru. This win made it 12 wins from 13 matches for the Steelmen, who have taken the full six points […] The post Steelmen move 20 points clear appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Neath take down the champs
Premiership round-up By CARL FIELD CHAMPIONS Merthyr missed the chance to return to the top of the Welsh Premiership after going down to a 40-28 six tries to four defeat to Neath at The Wern. This was Merthyr’s first defeat of the campaign after they had previously won 10 out of 10. It was end-to-end […] The post Neath take down the champs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
BRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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Toulouse pulled down by little guys
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THE second half of the Top 14 season kicked off on the opening weekend of 2026 with a first, as Perpignan climbed off the foot of the table for the first time since September 27, with what could prove to be a crucial victory at home over defending champions Toulouse. The […] The post Toulouse pulled down by little guys appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Forthcoming fixtures
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Harvey Skinner has the confidence to spark Exeter Chiefs this season
There is a renewed swagger about Exeter Chiefs this season – and nowhere is it more evident than in the confidence and control of fly-half Harvey Skinner. The post Harvey Skinner has the confidence to spark Exeter Chiefs this season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
We can live at this level, says Clifton’s Myatt
By JOSEPH TERRY CLIFTON second row Freddie Myatt believes his promoted side have outgrown their original survival mission to stay in National One. Myatt, 32, returns to action for Clifton next weekend against high-flying Rotherham Titans, confident they can stop a three-match losing run and find the form that saw them win four on the […] The post We can live at this level, says Clifton’s Myatt appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Are Chiefs in danger of going ‘Twang’?
NICK CAIN TONY Rowe has gone full circle. Exeter’s chairman and main backer was an ardent proponent of promotion-relegation when the club was promoted in 2010, before mutating into an arch ring-fencer a few years later. Now, we are witnessing the Exeter’s benefactor’s latest transformation, which is going into a franchise frenzy by acting as […] The post Are Chiefs in danger of going ‘Twang’? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Champions Bath prove they are back in business with victory over title rivals Exeter Chiefs
Bath got their title defence back on track yesterday, despite blowing a 26-point lead against title rivals Exeter Chiefs, with Johann van Graan saying the opening 20 minutes was as good as they had played all season. The post Champions Bath prove they are back in business with victory over title rivals Exeter Chiefs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Off The Ball and Bank of Ireland announce new rugby sponsorship
Off The Ball, Ireland’s leading sports media group, has signed a 12-month rugby partnership with Bank of Ireland.
'This is an abuse of a safety law!' | Matt Williams on Ireland’s first 6-2 split | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
The 6-2 split is an 'abuse of a safety law' and should be outlawed by World Rugby, according to former Leinster coach Matt Williams.
Joe McCarthy 'really is an exceptional beast!' | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
Joe McCarthy has given Andy Farrell his biggest headache ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener with France, according to The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley.
'There's something missing with Gavin Coombes' | Brian O'Driscoll on the Ireland squad
Gavin Coombes might not be showing the Ireland management enough at training to be selected ahead of the likes of Jack Conan, according to Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll.
Who is challenging Hugo Keenan at fullback? | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
Ireland needs someone to challenge Hugo Keenan at fullback, in order to start building depth there, according to Keith Wood and Fiona Hayes.
Garry Ringrose should start on the wing against France | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL
Andy Farrell will need to get his best players on the pitch for France, which means playing Garry Ringrose at 14, according to Brian O'Driscoll.
'The rugby I'm watching at the highest level is the most skilful I've ever seen' | LIAM TOLAND
Elite rugby is the most skilful it has ever been, but kids must still be allowed to explore and flourish in less-structured coaching systems, says former Leinster and Munster loose forward Liam Toland.
'I would definitely want to see Prendergast in Ireland's Six Nations squad' | KEITH WOOD
Sam Prendergast should be brought into the Ireland set up sooner rather than later, according to Munster and Ireland legend Keith Wood.
Referees taking back control is a good thing for rugby | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
The fact that referees are taking a harder line on players complaining is a good thing for rugby and harkens back to the old days.
'You're not going to be a dick if you're Andy Farrell's son!' | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL
Owen Farrell's brave decision to step back from international rugby should stress the importance of differentiating the player from the man, according to Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll.
'It's a no-brainer to start Ciarán Frawley at 10!' | ANDY DUNNE
Ciarán Frawley is the best option at Leinster to start at flyhalf against La Rochelle on Saturday, according to former Leinster outhalf Andy Dunne.
The mental impact of playing at altitude, 1350m above sea level | PETE WILKINS
The altitude on the Highveld of South Africa might not decide games, but it does get in the heads of visiting teams, according to Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins.
'We need to get away from this four year cycle talk' | Ireland's next captain?
Peter O'Mahony is the perfect candidate to captain Ireland for the next two years, before the focus switches back to the next World Cup, according to The Independent's Cian Tracey.
'Every time I hear of a new rugby competition I just want to puke!' | KEITH WOOD
The idea of a new Club World Cup makes Keith Wood 'just want to puke', as there are already too many pressures on players as it is.
'I don't think there's anything wrong with the game!' | ANDY DUNNE
Rugby does not have an issue with style, and there is 'nothing wrong' with multiple teams having different tactics, according to Andy Dunne.