Rugby News
Slade kicks winning penalty as Exeter edge out Benetton
Sky Sports - 12 Apr 2026 17:54
A late penalty from Henry Slade saw Exeter edge out Benetton 44-41 and set up a Challenge Cup semi-final against Ulster in Belfast.
England beat Ireland in front of a record Womens Six Nations crowd
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 03:45
England secured a bonus-point victory over Ireland in front of a Womens Six Nations record crowd of 77,120, but John Mitchells side have been rocked by a second row injury crisis. The post England beat Ireland in front o...
Leinster edging closer to fifth star after Champions Cup quarter final victory
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 03:30
Leinster moved a step closer to pinning a fifth star on their jersey after dismantling Sale Sharks 43-13 at Dublins Aviva Stadium in the Champions Cup quarter-final tie. The post Leinster edging closer to fifth star afte...
U18s Six Nations Festival: Italy add England to their list of scalps
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 03:00
England finished their Six Nations Festival with a disappointing one win from three outings after falling to a 46-26 loss to Italy yesterday in Vichy. The post U18s Six Nations Festival: Italy add England to their list o...
Ernst van Rhyn commits to Sale Sharks as Courtney Lawes joins up
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 03:00
Ernst van Rhyn has committed himself to another three years with Sale Sharks, having found his second home in Manchester. The post Ernst van Rhyn commits to Sale Sharks as Courtney Lawes joins up appeared first on The Ru...
Englands Helena Rowland is putting her best foot forward at the 2026 Womens Six Nations
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 03:00
England playmaker Helena Rowland played last years World Cup knowing there was a chance it would be the swansong of her career despite being just 25. The post Englands Helena Rowland is putting her best foot forward at t...
Peter Jackson: Id love to offer help to WRU, says Kingsley Jones
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 03:00
Twenty years have come and all but gone since a Welshman from Blaina prepared Manchesters champions-elect for their coronation in one of Twickenhams more memorable Premiership finals: Sale 45, Leicester 20. The post Pete...
Jeremy Guscott: French rivals are showing England the way ahead
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 03:00
No-one is really surprised by the magnitude of the heavy defeats suffered in the European Cup Round of 16 last weekend in France by Bristol Bears at Top 14 champions Toulouse - a 33-point margin - and Leicester Tigers, b...
Womens Six Nations 2026: Courtney Keight urges Wales to play for their pride
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 03:00
Courtney Keight admits the Womens Six Nations still gives her the same buzz as her first call-up as Sean Lynns Wales look to avoid a third straight wooden spoon. The post Womens Six Nations 2026: Courtney Keight urges Wa...
Worcester Warriors 14-28 Bedford Blues: Mike Rayers men stun Warriors to move up to second
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 03:00
Bedford Blues secured their first ever victory at Sixways to leapfrog Worcester Warriors into second position in the Elior Champ Rugby table. The post Worcester Warriors 14-28 Bedford Blues: Mike Rayers men stun Warriors...
Red Roses cheered to victory by 77,120
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 03:00
By BEN JAYCOCK at Allianz Stadium ENGLAND secured a bonus-point victory over Ireland in front of a Six Nations record crowd of 77,120 but John Mitchells side have been rocked by a second row injury crisis. England had al...
Leinster edging closer to fifth star
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
By SAM JACKSON LEINSTER moved a step closer to pinning a fifth star on their jersey after dismantling Sale 43-13 at Dublins Aviva Stadium. Alex Sandersons Sharks battled hard in the first half, trailing only 7-3 at the b...
>> Guscott: French rivals showing England the way
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
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>> Barbeary is the Bath hero
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
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Paul Rees analysis
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
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Van Rhyn commits to Sale as Lawes joins up
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
By PAUL REES ERNST van Rhyn has committed himself to another three years with Sale having found his second home in Manchester. The 28-year old South African forward, the Sharks captain this season, arrived in the northwe...
Furbank: Quins will take my game to new level
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
GEORGE Furbank believes Harlequins have the talent to be big players in the Prem after signing a deal at The Stoop for next season after a decade at Franklins Gardens. Its a huge coup for Quins boss Jason Gilmore as he s...
Rowlands putting best foot forward
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
HELENA Rowland played last years World Cup knowing there was a chance it would be the swansong of her career despite being just 25. By PAUL EDDISON Centre stage: Helena Rowland started at No.12 for England against Irelan...
Slade doing everything to get back in England side
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
By SAM JACKSON Hopeful: Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade HENRY Slade hopes England coach Steve Borthwick will return to his tried and tested midfield partnership this summer to give the Exeter Chiefs centre a chance to s...
Bern at double to power England into life
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
By BEN JAYCOCK at Allianz Stadium Tries: McGann 64, King 73 Conversion: OBrien 74 Tries: Cokayne 7, Bern 18, 30; Breach 54, Kildunne 66 Conversions: Rowland 8, 19, 30, 54 Captains run: Meg Jones shows the way There is hu...
Les Bleues take their time to put on a show
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
By MARK ROGERS Tries: Grando 21, Arbez 44, Brosseau 54, Khalfaoui 60, Murie 70, Barrat 75 Conversions: Arbez 44, 55, 61, 70, 76 Try: Buso 78 Conversion: DInca 79 FRANCE opened their Six Nations campaign with a commanding...
Wales out Scotland stay cool to keep
The Rugby Paper - 12 Apr 2026 02:59
SCOTLAND withstood a ferocious late onslaught to spoil Sean Lynns first Six Nations game in charge of Wales with a hard-earned victory. By SAM JACKSON Wales .19pts Tries: Jones 11, Tuipulotu 19, Williams 72 Conversions: ...