Rugby News
Hull KR defeat Warrington to reach Challenge Cup final
Sky Sports - 10 May 2026 18:31
Hull KR sealed their third Wembley appearance in four years after a five-try show saw off Warrington and earned a 32-12 win for Willie Peters' men in their Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final in Doncaster.
Exeter beat reigning champions Bath as Harlequins crush Newcastle
Sky Sports - 10 May 2026 18:01
Reigning champions Bath missed the opportunity to go to the top of the Gallagher Prem table as Exeter took a huge step towards an end of season play-off spot with a deserved bonus-point victory at Sandy Park.
Phil Dowson urges Northampton Saints never to forget East Midlands derby day pain
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 03:45
Phil Dowson wants his Northampton Saints to never forget their painful 41-17 loss to rivals Leicester Tigers after they were given a mauling at Welford Road yesterday. The post Phil Dowson urges Northampton Saints never ...
Francis Moore: Ealing Trailfinders play and act like a Prem side
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 03:01
Ealing Trailfinders centre Francis Moore believes the unbeaten record-breaking Champ leaders are already operating like a Prem outfit as they build towards the inaugural end-of-season play-offs. The post Francis Moore: E...
Leicester Tigers 41-17 Northampton Saints: Phil Dowsons side cut down by razor-sharp Tigers
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 03:01
Geoff Parling refused to get carried away despite his Leicester Tigers serving up a six-try thrashing to title rivals Northampton Saints. The post Leicester Tigers 41-17 Northampton Saints: Phil Dowsons side cut down by ...
Bristol Bears 26-41 Saracens: Sarries fix their sights on play-offs
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 03:00
Saracens are on the march. A third successive victory may have kept them in sixth place, but with home games against Gloucester and Harlequins to come they are firmly in contention for the play-offs after defeating Brist...
Gloucester 21-15 Sale Sharks: Last-gasp Charlie Atkinson cuts down Sharks
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 03:00
Gloucester flyhalf Charlie Atkinson took the opportunity of displaying his talents to onlooking England head coach Steve Borthwick with a man of the match performance against Sale Sharks. The post Gloucester 21-15 Sale S...
Exeter Chiefs vs Bath: Max Norey out to prove his worth for Rob Baxters side
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 03:00
Max Norey had little hesitation in signing a new contract with Exeter Chiefs despite a lack of starts for the club. The post Exeter Chiefs vs Bath: Max Norey out to prove his worth for Rob Baxters side appeared first on ...
Newcastle Red Bulls vs Harlequins: Jason Gilmore believes Alex Dombrandt deserves an England recall
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 03:00
Harlequins chief Jason Gilmore believes Alex Dombrandt is in the form of his life and merits a recall by England this summer. The post Newcastle Red Bulls vs Harlequins: Jason Gilmore believes Alex Dombrandt deserves an ...
Unbeaten Red Roses set up a 6N decider
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 03:00
By BEN JAYCOCK KATY Daley-McLean has warned Englands emerging stars they must own the intimidating atmosphere in Bordeaux if they are to clinch the Six Nations title next weekend. Following Englands clinical 61-33 victor...
Charlie Ewels insists Bordeaux defeat will make Bath a better side
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 03:00
Charlie Ewels had a lightbulb moment in Toulouse in 2023 showing him Europes best were not invincible - and reckons Baths kids had the same in Bordeaux last weekend. The post Charlie Ewels insists Bordeaux defeat will ma...
Never forget this pain, Dowson urges Saints
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
PHIL Dowson wants his Saints to never forget their painful 41-17 loss to rivals Tigers after they were given a mauling at Welford Road yesterday. By GARY FITZGERALD The Northampton boss, whose Prem leaders were brought d...
England need to be more fluid - Genia
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
By BEN JAYCOCK WILL Genia is firmly on the Henry Pollock hype train but believes England must evolve into a more dynamic side if they are to compete with the worlds best. Englands record of just one win from this years S...
Pirates agree landmark deal
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
CORNISH Pirates have secured landmark investment from American firm Stonewood Capital Management. The deal is backed by J. Kenneth Moritz and John H. Tippins of the Pittsburgh-based group, who both join the clubs board w...
Harris back at Newcastle
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
SCOTLAND centre Chris Harris will return to Newcastle next season, where he made 104 appearances before moving to Gloucester. The 35-year-old, who has 47 caps for Scotland and one for the Lions, has spent this season at ...
Honest review backs Borthwick
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
HEAD coach Steve Borthwick has been backed by the RFU to turn around Englands form. The Six Nations review blamed a lack of discipline, accuracy and cutting edge as the main factors for a dismal Six Nations campaign in w...
Moore: We play and act like a Prem side
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
EALING Trailfinders centre Francis Moore believes the unbeaten record-breaking Champ leaders are already operating like a Prem outfit as they build towards the inaugural end-of-season play-offs. By BEN JAYCOCK Ealing hea...
Life in the second row suits Prowse to a tee
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
By PAUL REES SECOND rows are regularly used at wing forward but Ed Prowse has settled into the position after being converted from tighthead prop. The 25-year old came through the Northampton Saints academy and made his ...
Bordeaux defeat will make us better - Ewels
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
By ADAM HATHAWAY CHARLIE Ewels had a lightbulb moment in Toulouse in 2023 showing him Europes best were not invincible - and reckons Baths kids had the same in Bordeaux last weekend. Ewels was part of a side who took on ...
Alison Kervin: The game is flourishing - dont make it different
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
If you have been to any womens rugby matches recently, you will have witnessed scenes that were unimaginable a decade ago: a full house, the roar of the crowd, singing, joy and delight. The post Alison Kervin: The game i...
The game is flourishing - dont make it different
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
KERVIN OBE ALISON Critic: England fly-half Zoe Harrison IF you have been to any womens rugby matches recently, you will have witnessed scenes that were unimaginable a decade ago: a full house, the roar of the crowd, sing...
France demolish Scots to set up grand finale
The Rugby Paper - 10 May 2026 02:59
By JEAN FRANCE powered into a title decider against England after running in 11 tries in a ruthless victory in Edinburgh. Unbeaten France head to Bordeaux chasing the Grand Slam while Scotland go to Dublin searching for ...