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Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools IT’S over 22 years since anybody laced up their boots and played in anger for […] The post Rugby was religion in the Douai sixth form appeared...

George Ford kicked 11 points to maintain Leicester's unbeaten start to the season by winning a titanic struggle with reigning champions Harlequins 16-14.

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It is time for Planet Rugby's Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past week's action. The post Sunday Social: A classy gesture and a unique situation appeared first ...

Saracens boss Mark McCall admits "inaccuracy and ill-discipline" let his side down in their 18-15 loss to Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday. The post Mark McCall bemoans Saracens’ lack of discipline appeared firs...

Chris Boyd described his Northampton side's showing as being "like a box of chocolates" after they sealed a 40-19 win over Bath on Saturday. The post ‘Saints’ win was like a box of chocolates’ – Chris Boyd appear...

London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney sang his entire team's praises after they sealed a 43-21 win over Newcastle Falcons on Saturday. The post Declan Kidney delighted after Exiles’ team effort appeared first on...

Neil Powell hailed the character of his Blitzboks players after they sealed a 10-7 victory against Australia in Saturday's Dubai Sevens final. The post Neil Powell praises Blitzboks’ character appeared first on PlanetR...

I BELIEVE a major catalyst to making many fans ‘three sheets to the wind’ at rugby games is not the land’s largest public house, the […] The post Late kick-offs fuel drunken behaviour appeared first on The Rugby ...

NORTHAMPTON boss Chris Boyd applauded the leadership of Lewis Ludlam.“He not only talks well but he leads by example,” Boyd said. “What you always get […] The post Ludlam is our Mr 100% - Boyd appeared first on T...

KENILWORTH’S planned relocation from their Glasshouse Lane sites has moved a significant step closer with the signing of an agreement to sell the land to […] The post Major milestone in Kenilworth relocation appeared...

JAMES HARRINGTONFRENCH COLUMN France international winger Teddy Thomas wasn’t even in Racing 92’s squad for this weekend’s Top 14 defeat at Castres – yet he […] The post Mercurial Teddy's off in search of Test ...

Welsh National One roundupBy STEFFAN THOMAS NEWBRIDGE ran in eight tries on their way to a comprehensive 45-5 victory at Senghenydd in Division One East.A […] The post Penallta keep lead in East but Newbridge are comin...

Championship round-up A DUAN Thomas hat-trick sent Pontypool on their way to an 82-3 thrashing of Tata Steel at home.Leighton Jones’ side were superior in […] The post Bargoed stay top but 12-try Pooler in pursuit ap...

WORCESTER Warriors second row Anton Bresler has signed for French giants Racing 92, and made his Top 14 debut yesterday against Castres.The 33-year-old Namibian joined […] The post Warrior Bresler makes Top 14 debut at...

By PAUL REES NEWCASTLE are confident they can keep their England hooker Jamie Blamire happy at the club even though it is more than eight […] The post We're sure we can keep Blamire happy at Falcons insists Ward appear...

EXETER boss Rob Baxter wanted his squad to feel the fans’ passion when they marched off the ground after the game and straight into the […] The post Baxter: Fans' passion is driver appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

JEREMY GUSCOTTOUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THE clearest message from the Autumn Series is that England have a better midfield, and backline, with Manu Tuilagi […] The post A fit Tuilagi is a must in my Englan...

I AM a long-time season ticket holder at Bedford Blues and last weekend the Championship was at its best.Not only did the Blues put 40 […] The post Blues graduates show true worth of Championship appeared first on The ...

COLIN BOAG A number of United Rugby Championship teams got themselves stuck in South Africa after the Omicron variant of Covid was first spotted down […] The post Build a league that won't leave players stranded appear...

PETE LYDON, THE ROUEN AND FORMER STADE FRANCAIS, LONDON SCOTTISH & EALING UTILITY BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. […] The post DREAM TEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.