Rugby News

WALES captain Kate Williams, below, will miss the remainder of the Six Nations with the leg injury that forced her to miss the defeat by England last weekend. Wing Catherine Richards is also been ruled out with a serious...

Bath came up against an inspired Bordeaux as their Investec Champions Cup campaign ended in a 38-26 semi-final defeat at Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole.

Hull FC failed to move into the top half of the Betfred Super League table after suffering a disappointing 12-4 defeat to Toulouse.

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso looked to be knocked unconscious following a collision with Ireland international Jacob Stockdale during Exeter Chiefs Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Ulster yesterday. The post En...

Joe Santamaria talks to Joaquín Moro, the Leicester Tigers flanker who is following in some famous footsteps. The post Joaquín Moro: I had no doubts that Leicester Tigers were the club for me appeared first on The Rugb...

Freddie Steward has learned not to get wound up by keyboard warriors as he winds himself up for a big finish to the season at Leicester Tigers. The post Leicester Tigers & England full-back Freddie Steward insists he is ...

Beno Obano believes Bath can upset the odds today and knock the champions out of Europe. The post Bordeaux Begles vs Bath: We have the belief to do the job - Beno Obano appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

The Lions have bailed-out Australian rugby again, with the hugely profitable 2025 tour by the British & Irish outfit last summer helping Rugby Australia (RA) to recover from a £19m deficit in 2024 to announce a £37.5m ...

Paul Rees looks forward to todays Champions Cup semi-final between Johann van Graans men and Bordeaux-Begles The post Paul Rees: Baths train heading for glory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

OLLIE Lawrence reckons it is time for Bath to take things to new heights in todays Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles. By ADAM HATHAWAY Last year, head of rugby Johann van Graans side won the Prem, Prem Cup...

Richmond denied London Scottish their home win for the most local of derbies and secured a five-point win and home advantage for the relegation play-offs in two weeks time. The post London Scottish 17-24 Richmond: Rob Po...

Better late than never. After decades of lobbying by some - not least this column - the Lions are reportedly looking at possible future tours of France and Argentina, although they remain a bit hazy as to logistics and w...

Bath and Bordeaux each contribute two players to the shortlist of five nominees for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year. The post Bath and Bordeaux head shortlist for star player appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Ealing Trailfinders are one game away from going the season unbeaten after they came from behind to beat Worcester Warriors at Sixways. The post Worcester Warriors 28-34 Ealing Trailfinders: Visitors find an extra gear t...

Bristol Bears wing Gabriel Ibitoye is one of the Premierships most swashbuckling players, but his daring and adventure, as well as his defensive awareness, have yet to earn him an England cap. The post Gabriel Ibitoye is...

By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso looked to be knocked unconscious following a collision with Ireland international Jacob Stockdale during Exeter Chiefs Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Ulster yesterd...

Dafydd Jenkins believes the tough times he endured last season with Exeter Chiefs and Wales were worth it. The post Dafydd Jenkins: Tough times at Exeter Chiefs made us better appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

DAFYDD Jenkins believes the tough times he endured last season with Exeter and Wales were worth it. By PAUL REES Jenkins, a second row who despite being just 23 has captained both club and country, played in 16 matches l...

LEICESTER Tigers chief executive Andrea Pinchen believes the future is bright for the Prem with the league set to move to a franchise-style model, with promotion and relegation to be scrapped from next season. Exeter are...

GABRIEL Ibitoye is one of the Premierships most swashbuckling players, but his daring and adventure, as well as his defensive awareness, have yet to earn him an England cap. By PAUL REES It may have come this season when...

WALES prop Corey Domachowksi will join Scarlets at the end of the season from Cardiff to help fill the void left by Scotland loose-head Alec Hepburn, who is leaving for Edinburgh. Domachowski, 29, has won 10 caps after m...

By SAM JACKSON PREM leaders Northampton Saints have signed back row Josh Taylor from Championship front-runners Ealing for next season. A product of Ealings academy, Taylor broke through in the second row, and featured i...