<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rugby - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Rugby news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Blow for All Blacks as Savea ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON Injured: Ardie Savea The inspirational No.8 was forced off in the 31st minute, shortly after scoring two magnificent first-half tries to put New Zealand ahead. ALL BLACKS captain Ardie Savea will miss the final Test of the &lsquo;Greatest Rivalry&rsquo; series in Baltimore after suffering a serious shoulder injury in the 29-24 loss [&hellip;]<br />
The post Blow for All Blacks as Savea ruled out appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blow-for-all-blacks-as-savea-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blow-for-all-blacks-as-savea-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blow for All Blacks as Ardie Savea ruled out of final test with South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the final Test of the &lsquo;Greatest Rivalry&rsquo; series in Baltimore after suffering a serious shoulder injury in the 29-24 loss to South Africa in Soweto yesterday.<br />
The post Blow for All Blacks as Ardie Savea ruled out of final test with South Africa appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blow-for-all-blacks-as-ardie-savea-ruled-out-of-final-test-with-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blow-for-all-blacks-as-ardie-savea-ruled-out-of-final-test-with-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young centres impress coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skiving-ton was disappointed with certain areas of his side&rsquo;s game. He said: &ldquo;They scored at least four tries from lineouts in our 22 so we will need to address that. They also did very well in stripping the ball away from us at the contact area, which prevented us from [&hellip;]<br />
The post Young centres impress coach appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/young-centres-impress-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/young-centres-impress-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome for Welsh clubs in the Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON Stand and deliver: Joe Batley enjoys a Bristol Bears try in their opening Prem Cup victory over Gloucester PICTURES: Alamy WEST Country rugby bosses have welcomed the idea of Welsh clubs joining an expanded Prem. The WRU is planning to reduce the number of professional clubs from four to three, with one [&hellip;]<br />
The post Welcome for Welsh clubs in the Prem appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/welcome-for-welsh-clubs-in-the-prem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/welcome-for-welsh-clubs-in-the-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We need to be a lot sharper, admits coach Parling]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEICESTER Tigers head coach Geoff Parling lamented his side&rsquo;s performance but insisted nothing changes in his side&rsquo;s defence of the Prem Rugby Cup. Parling said: &ldquo;I thought we were poor. There was some effort there. We need to be a lot sharper, we can&rsquo;t take any moments out of the game. In terms of their [&hellip;]<br />
The post We need to be a lot sharper, admits coach Parling appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-need-to-be-a-lot-sharper-admits-coach-parling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-need-to-be-a-lot-sharper-admits-coach-parling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We all know the risks of playing game]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRENDAN Gallagher&rsquo;s article in last week&rsquo;s TRP regarding the group claim being brought by former players for damages for head injuries raised extremely valid points. He is absolutely correct to point out that claimants&rsquo; insistence that they were oblivious to the potential dangers of concussion injuries and the effects thereof is nonsense, is possibly the [&hellip;]<br />
The post We all know the risks of playing game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-all-know-the-risks-of-playing-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-all-know-the-risks-of-playing-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade still gunning for Ashton’s try record]]></title><description><![CDATA[By GARY FITZGERALD CHRISTIAN Wade&rsquo;s laser vision is once again fixed on starting a new season with a bang and finally turning his top Premiership try scorer dream into reality. A variety of scenarios have left the flying wing still waiting to achieve his huge goal of surpassing Chris Ashton&rsquo;s present record haul of 101. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Wade still gunning for Ashton&rsquo;s try record appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wade-still-gunning-for-ashtons-try-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wade-still-gunning-for-ashtons-try-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Poortvliet confident that Tigers can deliver]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD JACK van Poortvliet&rsquo;s feet have hardly touched the ground over the last few months and he admits he is now &ldquo;sick of flying&rdquo;. But the scrum-half &ndash; who spent the summer travelling around the planet for work and pleasure &ndash; is confident he and his Tigers team-mates will be soaring high in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Van Poortvliet confident that Tigers can deliver appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/van-poortvliet-confident-that-tigers-can-deliver/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/van-poortvliet-confident-that-tigers-can-deliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ulster hold on to deny gutsy Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh................26 Ulster........................28 ULSTER survived a spirited Edinburgh fightback to open their pre-season campaign with a victory at Hive Stadium. Richie Murphy&rsquo;s side scored four converted tries and led 28-14 early in the second half before Edinburgh fought back to within two points, only to miss a late conversion which would have levelled the scores. James [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ulster hold on to deny gutsy Edinburgh appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ulster-hold-on-to-deny-gutsy-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ulster-hold-on-to-deny-gutsy-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best Springbok ever? That’s a big call]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED WHEN the Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth, one of rugby&rsquo;s &ldquo;forever names&rdquo;, sank a thumb into the left eye of Alex Mann, the upstart insurgent of the Wales back row, at the fag end of a sporting massacre in Cardiff last autumn, some of us wondered if he had decided to bow [&hellip;]<br />
The post The best Springbok ever? That&rsquo;s a big call appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-best-springbok-ever-thats-a-big-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-best-springbok-ever-thats-a-big-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thacker’s injury mars Bristol’s winning start]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By ROGER PANTING BEARS&rsquo; star hooker Harry Thacker was stretchered off in the 52nd minute but his impressive performance, including a two-try salvo, had already earned him the man of the match award as Bristol held on to make a winning start to their season. Thacker departed to sympathetic clapping with Bristol&rsquo;s director of rugby, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Thacker&rsquo;s injury mars Bristol&rsquo;s winning start appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/thackers-injury-mars-bristols-winning-start/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/thackers-injury-mars-bristols-winning-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tagutu’s double pushes Knights to front]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doncaster.........40 Nottingham.... 24 DONCASTER Knights held firm for an impressive win at Castle Park with strong defence the order of the day. Nottingham enjoyed all the early possession and Knights put in some huge hits to keep them at bay. Telusa Veainu combined with Penaia Tagutu to launch a dangerous counter-attack and when the ball [&hellip;]<br />
The post Tagutu&rsquo;s double pushes Knights to front appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tagutus-double-pushes-knights-to-front/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tagutus-double-pushes-knights-to-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superman Nche puts All Blacks to the sword]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE scrum battle in the first two Tests of the series between South Africa and New Zealand has been fascinating, as has the war of words sparked by All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie&rsquo;s allegations of South Africa walking around to create a deliberate wheel. My read on it is that Springbok loosehead Ox Nche [&hellip;]<br />
The post Superman Nche puts All Blacks to the sword appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/superman-nche-puts-all-blacks-to-the-sword/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/superman-nche-puts-all-blacks-to-the-sword/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa and class of their own? New Zealand in I don’t think so…]]></title><description><![CDATA[JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK World beaters: New Zealand&rsquo;s Will Jordan and, right, South Africa&rsquo;s Cheslin Kolbe PICTURES: Getty Images and Alamy THE widespread suggestion that South Africa and New Zealand are currently in a class of their own at international level following the first two Tests of what they call the &lsquo;Greatest [&hellip;]<br />
The post South Africa and class of their own? New Zealand in I don&rsquo;t think so&hellip; appeared first on The Rugby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-and-class-of-their-own-new-zealand-in-i-dont-think-so/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-and-class-of-their-own-new-zealand-in-i-dont-think-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith: We need to be on the]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIN Smith has been mixing with cricketing royalty in Sri Lanka and has told his Northampton side to go on the front foot again as they seek a second straight Prem title. nBy ADAM HATHAWAY Looking ahead: Fin Smith in action for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images front foot Saints played Asia Pacific Lions in Colombo, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Smith: We need to be on the appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/smith-we-need-to-be-on-the/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/smith-we-need-to-be-on-the/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanderson to let his new boys run loose]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK Old hand: Courtney Lawes starts on the blindside for Sale PICTURES: Sale Sharks PREVIEW... Sale Sharks v Bath Today. Kick-off 3pm, CorpAcq Stadium SALE Sharks will unveil three of their headline summer signings when they open the new season against Bath in the Prem Cup today. Courtney Lawes, Joe Marchant and Alex [&hellip;]<br />
The post Sanderson to let his new boys run loose appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sanderson-to-let-his-new-boys-run-loose/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sanderson-to-let-his-new-boys-run-loose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby bosses welcome idea for Welsh clubs in the expanded Premiership]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Country rugby bosses have welcomed the idea of Welsh clubs joining an expanded Prem.<br />
The post Rugby bosses welcome idea for Welsh clubs in the expanded Premiership appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-bosses-welcome-idea-for-welsh-clubs-in-the-expanded-premiership/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-bosses-welcome-idea-for-welsh-clubs-in-the-expanded-premiership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rob Baxter urges Exeter Chiefs to continue fighting after takeover finalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs&rsquo; finances were eased thanks to Black Knight riding to the rescue but boss Rob Baxter now wants his stars to play their part in securing a safe, prosperous and successful future.<br />
The post Rob Baxter urges Exeter Chiefs to continue fighting after takeover finalised appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rob-baxter-urges-exeter-chiefs-to-continue-fighting-after-takeover-finalised/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rob-baxter-urges-exeter-chiefs-to-continue-fighting-after-takeover-finalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WELCOME to a new season where the Prem ring-fencers&rsquo; idea of progress was not only to shut the door on their Champ &ldquo;partners&rdquo; participating in the Prem Cup, but also give the aspiring clubs in England&rsquo;s second tier a slap in the face this week by revealing [&hellip;]<br />
The post RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rfu-board-needs-an-immediate-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rfu-board-needs-an-immediate-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refs are not there to listen to players]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOBBYING was not once mentioned by Paul Rees in his otherwise excellent review of Matt Carley and his refereeing of the South Africa/New Zealand game. I am reminded of what Nigel Owens said in a French Cup final some 20 years ago: &ldquo;I am not here to listen to you, you are here to listen [&hellip;]<br />
The post Refs are not there to listen to players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/refs-are-not-there-to-listen-to-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/refs-are-not-there-to-listen-to-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds’ forwards are ruthless from the start]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK National League Two West REDRUTH launched their campaign in emphatic fashion, running in nine tries to beat promoted Bournville 61-10 in a one-sided season opener. Within a minute Redruth had opened the scoring through Noah Clifford, and the hosts quickly established the territorial dominance that would shape the day. The Reds&rsquo; forwards [&hellip;]<br />
The post Reds&rsquo; forwards are ruthless from the start appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/reds-forwards-are-ruthless-from-the-start/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/reds-forwards-are-ruthless-from-the-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Read all about it! Harry seals a win]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By JON MEADOWS B Moseley ..............38 Cambridge .............33 BEN Gibson&rsquo;s last-minute try for Cambridge secured a losing bonus, with Luke Bouchier&rsquo;s failed conversion bringing the final whistle. But the day really belonged to Birmingham Moseley and star man Harry Read. The hosts started the brighter and were soon ahead, with Read landing two quick penalties. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Read all about it! Harry seals a win appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/read-all-about-it-harry-seals-a-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/read-all-about-it-harry-seals-a-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prop Lahiff re-elected to RPA role]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL prop Max Lahiff has been re-elected as chair of the RPA&rsquo;s Men&rsquo;s Rugby Board, with Bath captain Ben Spencer appointed vice chair. Lahiff, who was first elected chair ahead of the 2025/26 season, has been a long-standing member of the men&rsquo;s player board. Since joining Bristol in 2019, he has made more than 100 [&hellip;]<br />
The post Prop Lahiff re-elected to RPA role appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prop-lahiff-re-elected-to-rpa-role/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prop-lahiff-re-elected-to-rpa-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poole: We want a top four finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK Full speed ahead: Jordon Poole on the charge for Coventry against Cornish Pirates PICTURES: Alamy JORDON Poole has challenged himself to become Coventry&rsquo;s longest-serving captain of the modern era as he prepares to lead the club into a Champ title push. The hooker is starting his fifth year at Butts Park Arena [&hellip;]<br />
The post Poole: We want a top four finish appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/poole-we-want-a-top-four-finish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/poole-we-want-a-top-four-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Page puts Scarlets on right road]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By JAMES CROUCH SCARLETS made an impressive start to their pre-season campaign as six tries secured a commanding victory over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park. Exeter Chiefs .................15pts Tries: Gulley 8, 16, Heaven 75 Scarlets .......................... 36pts Tries: Page 28, 66; Roberts 40, 68; McDonald 52, D Davis 71 Conversions: McDonald 29, 41, 72 In [&hellip;]<br />
The post Page puts Scarlets on right road appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/page-puts-scarlets-on-right-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/page-puts-scarlets-on-right-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ospreys mix it up to give Cov a lesson in finishing]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By MARK WOODS Coventry ...........12pts Tries: Reeves 23, Baker 33 Conversion: Houston 34 Ospreys .............52pts Tries: Houston 10, Rogers 18, Moriarty 29, Wright 42, Lloyd 50, Daniel 63, Giles 67, Morris 75 Conversions: Creighton 11, 19, 30, 42; Wilde 63, 75 OSPREYS made an emphatic start to pre-season as they ran in eight tries during [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ospreys mix it up to give Cov a lesson in finishing appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ospreys-mix-it-up-to-give-cov-a-lesson-in-finishing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ospreys-mix-it-up-to-give-cov-a-lesson-in-finishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One player who could bounce Billy Vunipola]]></title><description><![CDATA[DREAMTEAM MAX NORTHCOTE-GREEN, THE FORMER BATH, COVENTRY, ROSSLYN PARK, LONDON IRISH, EXETER CHIEFS AND EALING TRAILFINDERS FLANKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. Tom Smallbone &ndash; Tom was a top-class loose-head and was definitely heading towards 100-plus appearances for London Irish before shoulder injuries forced him to retire when he [&hellip;]<br />
The post One player who could bounce Billy Vunipola appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/one-player-who-could-bounce-billy-vunipola/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/one-player-who-could-bounce-billy-vunipola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Kane penalty seals a real thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN CROPPER Leeds Tykes ..........36 Camborne ...............38 NEWLY-PROMOTED Camborne RFC produced a dramatic second-half display to seal a deserved victory on their travels. Camborne opened the scoring when Ben Priddey touched down at the back of a rolling maul, but Leeds quickly responded through George Worthington. Eddie Crossland missed the conversion. Adam Brown then [&hellip;]<br />
The post O&rsquo;Kane penalty seals a real thriller appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/okane-penalty-seals-a-real-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/okane-penalty-seals-a-real-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obano on his way to France]]></title><description><![CDATA[ENGLAND loose-head Beno Obano will leave Bath at the end of the season to join Top 14 side Pau. His departure will cause more front row upheaval at The Rec following the departure this summer of South African tight-head Thomas du Toit for the Durban-based Sharks. Scotland international Jamie Bhatti arrived this summer. Obano, 31, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Obano on his way to France appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/obano-on-his-way-to-france/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/obano-on-his-way-to-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Taunton role for former England centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWSEXTRA FORMER England centre Ollie Devoto has returned to Taunton following his retirement from playing to begin a new off-field career. The former Bath and Exeter back will work across the club&rsquo;s commercial, sponsorship and operational departments. Devoto has also joined the management committee to help strengthen relationships with businesses, supporters and the wider community [&hellip;]<br />
The post New Taunton role for former England centre appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-taunton-role-for-former-england-centre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-taunton-role-for-former-england-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morgan is looking to impress the locals]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By ADAM HATHAWAY Focus: Jac Morgan in action for Wales PICTURES: Alamy JAC Morgan has jumped from one rugby goldfish bowl to another but is relishing the chance to impress some of the harshest judges in the game &ndash; the regulars of Gloucester&rsquo;s Shed. The flanker moved across the Severn Bridge from Wales, where rugby [&hellip;]<br />
The post Morgan is looking to impress the locals appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/morgan-is-looking-to-impress-the-locals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/morgan-is-looking-to-impress-the-locals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madness of World Cup draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE idea of a 2027 World Cup in which the two leading teams in the world, South Africa and New Zealand, are on the same side of the draw is difficult to understand. It becomes even more perplexing when the likely outcome is having the last two World Cup finalists &ndash; and usually the two [&hellip;]<br />
The post Madness of World Cup draw appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/madness-of-world-cup-draw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/madness-of-world-cup-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucs thinking ahead with community move]]></title><description><![CDATA[LUCTONIANS have trained 10 mental health officers as part of an initiative to make the club safer, more supportive, and encourage people to remain involved within its community. Delivered alongside Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire, the programme gives members access to trained figures across the multi-sport organisation. ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from [&hellip;]<br />
The post Lucs thinking ahead with community move appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lucs-thinking-ahead-with-community-move/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lucs-thinking-ahead-with-community-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonny lays down Law on a big day]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By ANDREW HERLIHY Bury St Edmunds .27 London Scottish ...53 BURY&rsquo;S first-ever match in National league One ended in defeat as London Scottish ruined a big day for the hosts. An entertaining first half ensued, with both sides competing with enthusiasm, although a misfiring Bury line-out gifted Scottish three chances that they pounced on eagerly. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jonny lays down Law on a big day appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jonny-lays-down-law-on-a-big-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jonny-lays-down-law-on-a-big-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s points aplenty as Bishop’s emerge victorious]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop&rsquo;s S ........52 Dings C............. 42 A SUNNY day and two sides determined to run the ball produced a flood of tries. And although defensive errors on both sides were undoubtedly a factor, both teams produced some skilful rugby, that would have tested the best defences. Given the generally expansive nature of [&hellip;]<br />
The post It&rsquo;s points aplenty as Bishop&rsquo;s emerge victorious appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-points-aplenty-as-bishops-emerge-victorious/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-points-aplenty-as-bishops-emerge-victorious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosts hold back a Sheffield surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J ........... 31 Sheffield .................26 IT WAS an edge-of-the-seat finish on the opening day at the Slade as TJs clung on to see off a strong Sheffield comeback and kick-off the season with a maximum five-point haul. Sheffield struck first, delivering a warning as they mauled over from a close-range line-out, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hosts hold back a Sheffield surge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hosts-hold-back-a-sheffield-surge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hosts-hold-back-a-sheffield-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoppers to improve development jump]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRESTON Grasshoppers have replaced their 3rd XV with a Development XV intended to improve the pathway from junior to senior rugby. Ben Mark has been appointed head coach, assisted by player-coaches Stu Woodhouse, Adam Brogan and Tom Lyth. They will also receive support from the Colts, 2nd XV and 1st XV coaches. ... Continue reading... [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hoppers to improve development jump appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hoppers-to-improve-development-jump/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hoppers-to-improve-development-jump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havant don’t have it all their own way in a top tussle]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK In the clear: Jamie Annand makes a break for Oundle PICTURE: Matt Fleming National League Two East HAVANT survived a remarkable second-half fightback from Dorking to begin their campaign with a 43-35 victory, producing a solid six-try performance in which they remained ahead on the scoreboard throughout. The hosts&rsquo; backs were particularly [&hellip;]<br />
The post Havant don&rsquo;t have it all their own way in a top tussle appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/havant-dont-have-it-all-their-own-way-in-a-top-tussle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/havant-dont-have-it-all-their-own-way-in-a-top-tussle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hat-trick hero is razor sharp Wilkinson for Albion]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By CHARLIE WHITE Rosslyn Park ...17pts Plymouth A ......61pts ROSSLYN Park fell to a well-drilled Plymouth Albion side at The Rock, with a dominant display from the visitors securing a convincing victory, as Iwan Jenkins kicked eight of nine conversions and Harry Wilkinson crossed for a hat-trick of tries. Tries: Coe 17, Hosking 65, Vaughan [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hat-trick hero is razor sharp Wilkinson for Albion appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hat-trick-hero-is-razor-sharp-wilkinson-for-albion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hat-trick-hero-is-razor-sharp-wilkinson-for-albion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hansen impresses as Connacht cruise past Ealing]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By PETER CLARKE Connacht ..........26pts Tries: Van Wyk, Moose, de Buitlear, Treacy Conversions: Naughton (2) E Trailfinders ..14pts Tries: Hyde (2) Conversions: Jones (2) Fit and firing: Connacht winger Mack Hansen CONNACHT stepped up their preparations for the new season with a four-try victory over English Champ outfit Ealing Trailfinders as Mack Hansen continued his [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hansen impresses as Connacht cruise past Ealing appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hansen-impresses-as-connacht-cruise-past-ealing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hansen-impresses-as-connacht-cruise-past-ealing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green hat-trick highlights Sale’s title aspirations]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By RICHARD ASHTON Rams ........................22 Sale FC.....................50 SALE signalled note of their League aspirations with an eight-try victory at Rams. The Dogs took an early lead when returning a kick from midfield, Mark Dixon diving over on the right. And they extended it at the start of the second quarter, with Tom Walsh bursting down [&hellip;]<br />
The post Green hat-trick highlights Sale&rsquo;s title aspirations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/green-hat-trick-highlights-sales-title-aspirations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/green-hat-trick-highlights-sales-title-aspirations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give Ospreys a place in the PREM]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT&rsquo;S in our DNA with Shane Williams, Alun Wyn Jones and Jac Morgan, the Ospreys are here to stay. Here&rsquo;s the future, leave the URC and accept the invitation to join PREM Rugby. PREM clubs and fans get international travel (no shlepping long flights), a stadium by the bay, and a new challenge of opponent. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Give Ospreys a place in the PREM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/give-ospreys-a-place-in-the-prem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/give-ospreys-a-place-in-the-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-past that had us on the edge of our seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIKE the vast majority of you, I have never piloted a big passenger jet and, indeed, have no wish to&hellip; but, my god, to the layman that was a close shave at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town last weekend ahead of the second Test between South Africa and New Zealand. Or was it? Was [&hellip;]<br />
The post Fly-past that had us on the edge of our seats appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fly-past-that-had-us-on-the-edge-of-our-seats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fly-past-that-had-us-on-the-edge-of-our-seats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-try Chester put on a five-star show]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK National League Two North CHESTER could hardly have wished for a more emphatic return to National Two North, overwhelming Wharfedale 35-7 in a five-try season-opening victory built on forward power and relentless second-half pressure. The hosts dominated the set-piece and carried with purpose throughout. Chester&rsquo;s forwards laid the foundations for tries from [&hellip;]<br />
The post Five-try Chester put on a five-star show appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/five-try-chester-put-on-a-five-star-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/five-try-chester-put-on-a-five-star-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far too much time is being wasted]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFTER watching the recent set of internationals I was impressed by the overall standard of officiating except for timekeeping. There is undeniable proof that many minutes are lost due to the referee either not instructing his &ldquo;timekeeper&rdquo; to stop the clock, or forgetting! Angus Gardner, the referee in the second Test between South Africa and [&hellip;]<br />
The post Far too much time is being wasted appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/far-too-much-time-is-being-wasted/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/far-too-much-time-is-being-wasted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erasmus is pushing his luck with the top brass]]></title><description><![CDATA[PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY SOUTH AFRICA&rsquo;S HEAD COACH MAY BE PLAYING FAST AND LOOSE WITH THE LAWS OF THE GAME THERE was little chance of the four-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand, which reaches is climax on Saturday in Baltimore, slipping by without Rassie Erasmus pushing hard at the boundaries of convention [&hellip;]<br />
The post Erasmus is pushing his luck with the top brass appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/erasmus-is-pushing-his-luck-with-the-top-brass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/erasmus-is-pushing-his-luck-with-the-top-brass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driscoll’s quick to get Quins motoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Harlequins .......................45pt Tries: Driscoll 6, 29; Johnson-Holmes 13, Povey 21, 62; Walker 44, Bellamy 73 Conversions: Slevin 7, 14, 45, 63; Bellamy 74 Leicester Tigers .............21pts Tries: Carnduff 8, Searle 48, Wand 50 Conversions: Searle 9, 49, 51 HARLEQUINS began their Prem Cup campaign in style with tyro back row Seb Driscoll [&hellip;]<br />
The post Driscoll&rsquo;s quick to get Quins motoring appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/driscolls-quick-to-get-quins-motoring/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/driscolls-quick-to-get-quins-motoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons are quick to get in the mood for season]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By JOHN WHITE Dragons .............81pts Tries: Tu&rsquo;itavuki 4, M Lloyd 10, 21; Richards 23, J Lloyd 30, Langton-Cryer 36, Williams 49, Douglas 53, Dee 65, Leary 67, 80; Enari 70, 73 Conversions: J Lloyd 10, 21, 23, 36; Ford 53, 65, 73, 80 Hartpury ............12pts Tries: Crane 44, 64 Conversion: James 45 DRAGONS produced a [&hellip;]<br />
The post Dragons are quick to get in the mood for season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dragons-are-quick-to-get-in-the-mood-for-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dragons-are-quick-to-get-in-the-mood-for-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dowson: We took a hiding out there]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTHAMPTON DoR Phil Dowson admitted his side were very much second best at the StoneX. He said: &ldquo;You have to do things consistently well. If you don&rsquo;t, you get punished. We&rsquo;ve taken a hiding and sometimes you have those. Sometimes they are helpful as they put your feet back on the floor and show you [&hellip;]<br />
The post Dowson: We took a hiding out there appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dowson-we-took-a-hiding-out-there/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dowson-we-took-a-hiding-out-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death of the scrum is a long way off]]></title><description><![CDATA[DESPITE the best efforts of World Rugby, the non-governing governing body, the scrum refuses to go away. In fact, it is digging in its heels far more effectively than many of those Wallaby packs of the &ldquo;one, two, three&hellip;pull&rdquo; variety &ndash; an anti-scrum strategy that has badly undermined Australia&rsquo;s place in the union code&rsquo;s grand [&hellip;]<br />
The post Death of the scrum is a long way off appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/death-of-the-scrum-is-a-long-way-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/death-of-the-scrum-is-a-long-way-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darlington make Bullish move with new link-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWSEXTRA DARLINGTON Mowden Park are hoping a long-term partnership with Newcastle Red Bulls will strengthen the pathway for North East talent. DMP head coach Darren Fearn will also work as Newcastle&rsquo;s transition coach, while the clubs will share expertise and align their playing programmes. DoR Neil Young believes the collaboration can help DMP challenge higher [&hellip;]<br />
The post Darlington make Bullish move with new link-up appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/darlington-make-bullish-move-with-new-link-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/darlington-make-bullish-move-with-new-link-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinnor give Tiger cubs a brutal lesson]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK Chinnor...............55pts Leicester............. 0pts Treble time: Grant Hughes scoring the first of his three tries PICTURE: Simon Cooper CHINNOR sent out an ominous warning ahead of the new Champ season by running in nine unanswered tries against a youthful Leicester Tigers side at Kingsey Road. A sell-out crowd of 3,000 watched the hosts [&hellip;]<br />
The post Chinnor give Tiger cubs a brutal lesson appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chinnor-give-tiger-cubs-a-brutal-lesson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chinnor-give-tiger-cubs-a-brutal-lesson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea and Palace to give Welsh helping hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWSEXTRA LONDON Welsh have assembled an unusually experienced performance team for their N2E campaign. George Trimmer has arrived as sporting director, with Jon Shankland DoR. The coaching group includes Quins flanker Will Evans, former Exeter centre Max Bodilly, Ealing forward Mike Willemse, Crystal Palace FC physical-development coach George Dean and Chelsea FC physio David Thomas. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Chelsea and Palace to give Welsh helping hand appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chelsea-and-palace-to-give-welsh-helping-hand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chelsea-and-palace-to-give-welsh-helping-hand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiff find their feet to edge out Worcester]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BILL JENNINGS Worcester ........26pts Tries: Antsee 31, Miell 40, Reed 60, Taylor 79 Conversions: Reed 40, 60; Twelvetrees 79 Cardiff ...............27pts Tries: Beetham 5, Basham 16, Bevan 18, Millard 28, Belcher 64, Conversion: Sheedy 18 CARDIFF kicked off preparations for their 150th season with narrow victory over Champ winners Worcester. Hooker Daf Hughes captained [&hellip;]<br />
The post Cardiff find their feet to edge out Worcester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cardiff-find-their-feet-to-edge-out-worcester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cardiff-find-their-feet-to-edge-out-worcester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caluori played through the pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON SARACENS wing Noah Caluori has revealed that he spent the back half of the season playing with a detached ligament in his wrist. The 19-year-old, who scored 18 tries in 13 Prem games and made his England debut, sustained the injury when he came down heavily on his arm while competing for [&hellip;]<br />
The post Caluori played through the pain appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/caluori-played-through-the-pain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/caluori-played-through-the-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Prop Max Lahiff re-elected to RPA role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol prop Max Lahiff has been re-elected as chair of the RPA&rsquo;s Men&rsquo;s Rugby Board, with Bath captain Ben Spencer appointed vice chair.<br />
The post Bristol Prop Max Lahiff re-elected to RPA role appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bristol-prop-max-lahiff-re-elected-to-rpa-role/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bristol-prop-max-lahiff-re-elected-to-rpa-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bracken on fire as Saracens run show]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD JACK Bracken played the starring role in this try-scoring Cup circus as the StoneX Stadium crowd was treated to a display of a breathtaking, try-scoring extravaganza. The young full-back &ndash; playing alongside brother Charlie &ndash; was on fire in the September sunshine with a stunning hat-trick. He was far too hot to [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bracken on fire as Saracens run show appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bracken-on-fire-as-saracens-run-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bracken-on-fire-as-saracens-run-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boks turn on the power to snatch the glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON SOUTH Africa took control in the second half to power away from New Zealand and take a 2-1 lead in the series with one to play. Tied 12-12 at the break, New Zealand eventually gave in to the Springbok forward muscle as the world champions came on strongly in the final 20 [&hellip;]<br />
The post Boks turn on the power to snatch the glory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/boks-turn-on-the-power-to-snatch-the-glory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/boks-turn-on-the-power-to-snatch-the-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Ferns run riot as South Africa taken apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand continued their impressive form with an eight-try victory in their first Test meeting on South African soil. The Black Ferns, fresh from a 66-19 win over Australia, raced into an early lead at Johannesburg&rsquo;s FNB Stadium and led 24-10 at half-time before pulling clear after the break. There was also [&hellip;]<br />
The post Black Ferns run riot as South Africa taken apart appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/black-ferns-run-riot-as-south-africa-taken-apart/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/black-ferns-run-riot-as-south-africa-taken-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baxter banking on ‘super strengths’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD EXETER Chiefs&rsquo; financial were eased thanks to Black Knight riding to the rescue but boss Rob Baxter now wants his stars to play their part in securing a safe, prosperous and successful future. The director of rugby insists the multi-million pound takeover by the American investment now needs to be followed by [&hellip;]<br />
The post Baxter banking on &lsquo;super strengths&rsquo; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/baxter-banking-on-super-strengths/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/baxter-banking-on-super-strengths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baxter backing Quins to shine]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By ADAM HATHAWAY Fit again: Fin Baxter RETURNING prop Fin Baxter is bullish a new-look coaching team can haul Harlequins out of the depths of the Prem. Baxter is fit again after nine months out with a frustrating foot injury and ready to hit the ground running with Quins and England. New Zealand heavy hitter [&hellip;]<br />
The post Baxter backing Quins to shine appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/baxter-backing-quins-to-shine/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/baxter-backing-quins-to-shine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battling adversity inspires me, says Ford]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD SALE set out on their Premiership Cup hunt today with George Ford claiming his illustrious playing career will not be defined by how many medals or caps he gets&hellip; but the mental fortitude and resilience he shows in the face of adversity. The 33-year-old England star is preparing for yet another hard [&hellip;]<br />
The post Battling adversity inspires me, says Ford appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/battling-adversity-inspires-me-says-ford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/battling-adversity-inspires-me-says-ford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnes looking to add some extra power in attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK BARNES head coach Jack Heald has challenged his side to add greater attacking firepower to their renowned defensive steel as they target a fifth consecutive top-four finish in National Two East. Heald&rsquo;s side finished fourth last season after conceding just 598 points, the best defensive record in the division, but there was [&hellip;]<br />
The post Barnes looking to add some extra power in attack appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/barnes-looking-to-add-some-extra-power-in-attack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/barnes-looking-to-add-some-extra-power-in-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adams hopes to lighten the load after a ‘dark’ period]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK CAMBRIDGE captain Ben Adams wants his side to rediscover the enjoyment of rugby as they begin life back in National One after three gruelling seasons in the Championship. The experienced back row, who passed 150 appearances for the club last season, admits Cambridge&rsquo;s time in the second tier became &ldquo;pretty dark&rdquo; as [&hellip;]<br />
The post Adams hopes to lighten the load after a &lsquo;dark&rsquo; period appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/adams-hopes-to-lighten-the-load-after-a-dark-period/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/adams-hopes-to-lighten-the-load-after-a-dark-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WXV SQUADS]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTRALIA Forwards: Jemma Bemrose, Lily Bone, Emily Chancellor, Piper Duck, Piper Flynn, Martha Fua, Brianna Hoy, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke, Brittany Merlo, Tiarah Minns, Tania Naden, Bridie O&rsquo;Gorman, Siokapesi Palu Sekona, Faliki Pohiva, Pia Tapsell, Tabua Tuinakauvadra Backs: Waiaria Ellis, Georgina Friedrichs, Caitlyn Halse, Tia Hinds, Desiree Miller, Faitala Moleka, [&hellip;]<br />
The post WXV SQUADS appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wxv-squads/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wxv-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup places are on the line, says Mitchell]]></title><description><![CDATA[WXV Global Series Preview By Ben Jaycock Champions: Meg Jones raises the Six Nations trophy PICTURES: Getty Images J OHN Mitchell has challenged England&rsquo;s players to treat the new-look WXV Global Series as the beginning of their fight for places at the 2029 World Cup. The world champions enter the eight-week window on a 38-match [&hellip;]<br />
The post World Cup places are on the line, says Mitchell appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/world-cup-places-are-on-the-line-says-mitchell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/world-cup-places-are-on-the-line-says-mitchell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan show us that silence can be golden]]></title><description><![CDATA[WIGAN Warriors did rugby on both sides of the Rubicon a favour with their resurrection of the minute&rsquo;s silence in honour of Sir Billy Boston before last week&rsquo;s match against Hull Kingston Rovers. The crowd&rsquo;s impeccable response, without so much as a stifled cough to disturb the hushed reverence, made the tribute feel more moving [&hellip;]<br />
The post Wigan show us that silence can be golden appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-show-us-that-silence-can-be-golden/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-show-us-that-silence-can-be-golden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toulouse out to hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT SHOULD come as a surprise to precisely no one that Top 14 managers consider Toulouse favourites to lift the Brennus at the far end of the long 2026/27 campaign. The champions, bidding for a historic fifth title in a row to overtake the best run of the club&rsquo;s golden generation of the 1990s, picked [&hellip;]<br />
The post Toulouse out to hit appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/toulouse-out-to-hit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/toulouse-out-to-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarlets release Apoua]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCARLETS have released summer signing Chris Apoua after the tighthead ruptured an Achilles in training. The 34-year-old joined in August from Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika and suffered the injury soon after. &ldquo;Chris will be returning to New Zealand and we wish him well with his recovery,&rdquo; read a Scarlets statement. Director of rugby Nigel [&hellip;]<br />
The post Scarlets release Apoua appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarlets-release-apoua/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarlets-release-apoua/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provence made to fight hard to overcome Colomiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[PROD2 favourites Provence made it two wins from two with a hard-fought come-from-behind 18-13 victory in a rerun of last season&rsquo;s playoff semi-final at Colomiers, despite playing an hour with 14 after prop Hugo N&rsquo;Diaye was sent off for a dangerous tackle. Oyonnax sit second on match-points difference. They, too, have won both their opening [&hellip;]<br />
The post Provence made to fight hard to overcome Colomiers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/provence-made-to-fight-hard-to-overcome-colomiers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/provence-made-to-fight-hard-to-overcome-colomiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PREM CUP]]></title><description><![CDATA[... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login<br />
The post PREM CUP appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parry to miss the big kick-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super Rygbi preview &#9632;By ROB COLE THE Super Rygbi Cymru season kicks off on Saturday although missing from the action will be the player of the year, Ebbw Vale flanker Sion Parry. He is set to miss the first two rounds of action because he is currently on international duty with Canada. He was due [&hellip;]<br />
The post Parry to miss the big kick-off appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/parry-to-miss-the-big-kick-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/parry-to-miss-the-big-kick-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-club Waller sets the bar high]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONCE upon a time the old game specialised in breeding the one-club player, thousands of them who thundered around England and Wales like a herd of buffalo on The Great Plains. The one-club brigade used to be found anywhere and everywhere, men whose strict adherence to the laws of the jungle meant they never changed [&hellip;]<br />
The post One-club Waller sets the bar high appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/one-club-waller-sets-the-bar-high/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/one-club-waller-sets-the-bar-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neumann joins Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[WALES wing Lisa Neumann has joined Leicester after two seasons at Harlequins. The 32-year-old, right, scored six tries in 22 games in her first season at The Stoop, but struggled for game time last season, playing just once for the club. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m really excited to be joining Tigers this season,&rdquo; said Neumann who has also [&hellip;]<br />
The post Neumann joins Tigers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-joins-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-joins-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My amazing moments playing for Saracens]]></title><description><![CDATA[MY LIFEIN RUGBY JOSH HALLETT FORMER SARACENS, OLD ALBANIAN AND AMPTHILL CENTRE W INNING the Premiership with Saracens in 2023 was the point where everything I had worked towards finally felt real. For a long time, I had been around the squad, trained hard and waited for opportunities without always getting them. Then, during that [&hellip;]<br />
The post My amazing moments playing for Saracens appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-amazing-moments-playing-for-saracens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-amazing-moments-playing-for-saracens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look for cues, see it early, arrive ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[CRASH, RUCK, CRASH Create realistic ruck-arrival scenarios where players arrive at different times. Adjust the starting points for varied outcomes FIGURE 1 A ball carrier aims to reach the far end of a narrow box. Once the attackers have driven the pad holders out of the back of the box, they run to support the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Look for cues, see it early, arrive ready appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/look-for-cues-see-it-early-arrive-ready/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/look-for-cues-see-it-early-arrive-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiwi Christie takes over captaincy at Red Bulls]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLANKER Tom Christie has been named captain at Newcastle. Christie, below, who joined the club last summer, captained Canterbury to success in New Zealand&rsquo;s National Provincial Championship in 2025, and was a three-time winner of Super Rugby with Crusaders. The 28-year-old scored six tries in his 19 games for Red Bulls last season and replaces [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kiwi Christie takes over captaincy at Red Bulls appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiwi-christie-takes-over-captaincy-at-red-bulls/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiwi-christie-takes-over-captaincy-at-red-bulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey already prove they mean business]]></title><description><![CDATA[JERSEY RFC are using their business network to help new recruits get established on the island. Summer signing Freddie Earnshaw, a fly-half from Bath University, is seeking a placement in wealth management or consultancy. The approach underlines the employment and accommodation challenges Jersey must overcome to build a competitive squad. ... Continue reading... Access all [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jersey already prove they mean business appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jersey-already-prove-they-mean-business/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jersey-already-prove-they-mean-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[INTERNATIONALS]]></title><description><![CDATA[... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login<br />
The post INTERNATIONALS appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/internationals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/internationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibby leads way for Narberth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premiership round-up &#9632;By ROB COLE NARBERTH got their new campaign in the Premiership off to a flying start as they ran in seven tries in a 52-15 demolition of newly promoted Bonymaen. Lewys Gibby led the way with two and the other tries came from Ashley Sutton, Harrison Burke, Max Rodda-Lodder, Tom Pearson and Josh [&hellip;]<br />
The post Gibby leads way for Narberth appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gibby-leads-way-for-narberth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gibby-leads-way-for-narberth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter sign tyro Poynton from Oz]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON NEWS EXTRA EXETER Chiefs have signed English-qualified winger Charlie Poynton from Australian rugby league side the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The 19-year-old, right, who was born in New Zealand, said: &ldquo;Signing with Exeter Chiefs was an opportunity that really excited me. The club has a great reputation and a strong vision for the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Exeter sign tyro Poynton from Oz appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exeter-sign-tyro-poynton-from-oz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exeter-sign-tyro-poynton-from-oz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[English rugby is all the poorer for destroying dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[THERE has been much rejoicing of late in a little place called Spiesen-Elversberg over the football team&rsquo;s sensational debut in Germany&rsquo;s equivalent of the Premier League. They had the nerve to mark the occasion last weekend by defeating one of the big beasts of the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen. Locals acclaimed it as a triumph for [&hellip;]<br />
The post English rugby is all the poorer for destroying dreams appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/english-rugby-is-all-the-poorer-for-destroying-dreams/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/english-rugby-is-all-the-poorer-for-destroying-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady keen to lift Harrogate both on and off the pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK &ldquo;But the progress was pretty visible through the metrics we were tracking throughout the season. You could see it getting better in performances, training, fitness scores and the players&rsquo; understanding. I knew when we were in the play-offs that we were going to be in really good shape. Winning the first one [&hellip;]<br />
The post Brady keen to lift Harrogate both on and off the pitch appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brady-keen-to-lift-harrogate-both-on-and-off-the-pitch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brady-keen-to-lift-harrogate-both-on-and-off-the-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bournville looking to become a]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK BOURNVILLE captain Ben Meakin insists survival alone will not constitute success as the newly-promoted side prepare for their National Two West return. The Midlanders bounced straight back following relegation and second row Meakin, who is entering his third season as skipper, believes they are better equipped to establish themselves this time around. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bournville looking to become a appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bournville-looking-to-become-a/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bournville-looking-to-become-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atkinson ready to rumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[By GARY FITZGERALD SEB Atkinson is refreshed and ready to hit his straps for what promises to be the most important season yet in his playing life at Kingsholm. And the 24-year-old centre &ndash; desperate to be on that England plane to Australia next autumn &ndash; is oozing with confidence with Gloucester now ready to [&hellip;]<br />
The post Atkinson ready to rumble appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/atkinson-ready-to-rumble/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/atkinson-ready-to-rumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A team packed full of greatness]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHAT would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody playing in their pomp? Brendan Gallagher continues his occasional series doing precisely that. Having knocked off the 10 Premiership teams last summer he now spreads his wings. Selection is weighted heavily in favour of [&hellip;]<br />
The post A team packed full of greatness appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/a-team-packed-full-of-greatness/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/a-team-packed-full-of-greatness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leigh seal top-six spot as St Helens fail to make play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leigh Leopards secure a Super League top-six finish by thrashing St Helens, ending Saints' hopes of reaching the play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-seal-top-six-spot-as-st-helens-fail-to-make-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-seal-top-six-spot-as-st-helens-fail-to-make-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull KR secure top-six place with win over Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning Super League champions Hull KR make sure of their place in this season's play-offs with a dominant win over Huddersfield Giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-secure-top-six-place-with-win-over-giants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-secure-top-six-place-with-win-over-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charnley celebration signals new deal with Leigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super League's all-time leading try scorer Josh Charnley signs a mock contract extension during a try celebration - with his new deal announced moments later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/charnley-celebration-signals-new-deal-with-leigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/charnley-celebration-signals-new-deal-with-leigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC fightback not enough to overhaul Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC threaten an incredible comeback from 30-0 behind against Toulouse, who regroup to register their third successive Super League victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-fightback-not-enough-to-overhaul-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-fightback-not-enough-to-overhaul-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradford sign Widnes full-back Connell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford Bulls sign Widnes Vikings full-back Nathan Connell on a two-year deal from the start of the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-sign-widnes-full-back-connell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-sign-widnes-full-back-connell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[York Knights sign Wakefield full-back Jowitt]]></title><description><![CDATA[York Knights sign Wakefield full-back Max Jowitt on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/york-knights-sign-wakefield-full-back-jowitt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/york-knights-sign-wakefield-full-back-jowitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradford end losing run with win over Castleford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Bradford Bulls end their seven-game losing run in Super League with a 32-22 win over Castleford Tigers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-end-losing-run-with-win-over-castleford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-end-losing-run-with-win-over-castleford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wire prop Thomas out with serious knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrington Wolves prop Luke Thomas is facing a long spell on the sidelines because of an anterior cruciate ligament injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wire-prop-thomas-out-with-serious-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wire-prop-thomas-out-with-serious-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds and Wigan set for 'winner takes all' showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds and Wigan are set to meet in what is likely to be a "winner takes all" battle for the League Leaders' Shield at Headingley on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-and-wigan-set-for-winner-takes-all-showdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-and-wigan-set-for-winner-takes-all-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradford beat Castleford to end seven-match losing run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford Bulls end a seven-match losing streak with victory over troubled Castleford Tigers in the struggle to avoid the Super League wooden spoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-beat-castleford-to-end-seven-match-losing-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-beat-castleford-to-end-seven-match-losing-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Helens and England centre Percival to retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Helens centre and former England international Mark Percival is to retire from rugby league at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-and-england-centre-percival-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-and-england-centre-percival-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds sign Cotric and Rogers-Smith from Catalans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds Rhinos sign outside-back Nick Cotric and forward Edenn Rogers-Smith from Catalans Dragons for the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-sign-cotric-and-rogers-smith-from-catalans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-sign-cotric-and-rogers-smith-from-catalans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC viewers left heartbroken as rugby star publicly speaks out on diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Six Nations rugby captain Ryan Jones has spoken movingly about his diagnosis in a BBC documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bbc-viewers-left-heartbroken-as-rugby-star-publicly-speaks-out-on-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bbc-viewers-left-heartbroken-as-rugby-star-publicly-speaks-out-on-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC sign Roosters centre Pauga on two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC sign Sydney Roosters centre Junior Pauga on a two-year deal to begin next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-sign-roosters-centre-pauga-on-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-sign-roosters-centre-pauga-on-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We've got to find a happy medium' - Dowson confident on Pollock deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton boss Phil Dowson says he is optimistic about extending Henry Pollock's contract despite agent demands for seven-figure annual wages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/weve-got-to-find-a-happy-medium-dowson-confident-on-pollock-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/weve-got-to-find-a-happy-medium-dowson-confident-on-pollock-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambia Athletics Championship: National Track and Field Overview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speed is the language. Victory is the conversation. Every season, the Gambian national track and field meet ignites West African athletics with something no amount of money can manufacture &mdash; pure, unscripted competitive fire. From Gambia school athletics finals graduates stepping into their first senior bib to relay veterans who&rsquo;ve stood on African podiums, this [&hellip;]<br />
The post Gambia Athletics Championship: National Track and Field Overview appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gambia-athletics-championship-national-track-and-field-overview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gambia-athletics-championship-national-track-and-field-overview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['NRL investment in Super League benefits both parties']]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming St Helens boss Kevin Walters says National Rugby League investment in the Super League would benefit both parties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nrl-investment-in-super-league-benefits-both-parties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nrl-investment-in-super-league-benefits-both-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer off England duty took me by surprise - Itoje]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Maro Itoje says he was initially taken aback by the suggestion he step away from international action for the July Tests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/summer-off-england-duty-took-me-by-surprise-itoje/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/summer-off-england-duty-took-me-by-surprise-itoje/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiwi Christie chosen as Newcastle captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand flanker Tom Christie is chosen as the new captain of Newcastle Red Bulls, replacing hooker George McGuigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiwi-christie-chosen-as-newcastle-captain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiwi-christie-chosen-as-newcastle-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem 2026-27 preview – Gloucester: Title odds, key players and squad changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester head into the new Prem season as 30/1 outsiders after an inconsistent campaign, but their attacking talent and summer recruitment could give them the tools to surprise the doubters.<br />
The post Prem 2026-27 preview &ndash; Gloucester: Title odds, key players and squad changes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-2026-27-preview-gloucester-title-odds-key-players-and-squad-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-2026-27-preview-gloucester-title-odds-key-players-and-squad-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem 2026-27 preview – Northampton Saints: Title odds, key players and life after George Furbank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton Saints head into the new Prem season with the squad and firepower to challenge for another title, but George Furbank&rsquo;s departure leaves a key question to answer.<br />
The post Prem 2026-27 preview &ndash; Northampton Saints: Title odds, key players and life after George Furbank appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-2026-27-preview-northampton-saints-title-odds-key-players-and-life-after-george-furbank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-2026-27-preview-northampton-saints-title-odds-key-players-and-life-after-george-furbank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neumann joins Leicester Tigers after Quins exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales winger Lisa Neumann has joined Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2026-27 PWR season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-joins-leicester-tigers-after-quins-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-joins-leicester-tigers-after-quins-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC forward Batchelor banned for last two games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC Joe Batchelor gets a two-game ban while there are one-match suspensions for Sam Powell, Daniel Suluka-Fifita and Daniel Sarbah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-forward-batchelor-banned-for-last-two-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-forward-batchelor-banned-for-last-two-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London see off spirited Widnes to lift 1895 Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Broncos eventually overpower a spirited Widnes Vikings side to win the 1895 Cup, their second trophy of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/london-see-off-spirited-widnes-to-lift-1895-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/london-see-off-spirited-widnes-to-lift-1895-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[York sign veteran forward McInnes from NRL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former State of Origin forward Cameron McInnes signs a three-year contract to join York Knights from the NRL in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/york-sign-veteran-forward-mcinnes-from-nrl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/york-sign-veteran-forward-mcinnes-from-nrl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-african-airline-defends-low-altitude-aerial-stunt-over-packed-stadium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-african-airline-defends-low-altitude-aerial-stunt-over-packed-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing Gloucester captaincy was 'brutal' - Ludlow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester's Lewis Ludlow on losing the captaincy last season, his two England caps, and chasing a record in his upcoming testimonial season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/losing-gloucester-captaincy-was-brutal-ludlow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/losing-gloucester-captaincy-was-brutal-ludlow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castleford prop Hall to join Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castleford Tigers prop Sam Hall will join Toulouse Olympique at the end of the Super League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-prop-hall-to-join-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-prop-hall-to-join-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield confirm seven departures including Lino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samoan international half-back Mason Lino headlines a list of seven players which are set to leave Wakefield Trinity at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-confirm-seven-departures-including-lino/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-confirm-seven-departures-including-lino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants beat Raiders as Featherstone see off Leigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huddersfield Giants beat Barrow Raiders while Featherstone Rovers see off Leigh Leopards in the Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/giants-beat-raiders-as-featherstone-see-off-leigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/giants-beat-raiders-as-featherstone-see-off-leigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toulouse earn win against out-of-form Bradford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Toulouse Olympique pile the misery on Bradford Bulls, who remain bottom of Super League after another defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/toulouse-earn-win-against-out-of-form-bradford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/toulouse-earn-win-against-out-of-form-bradford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield beat York to confirm play-off place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Wakefield Trinity confirm their spot in this season's Super League play-offs by beating York Knights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-beat-york-to-confirm-play-off-place/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-beat-york-to-confirm-play-off-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington hold off Hull FC to boost top two hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves hold off Hull FC's late comeback to a register a sixth win on the bounce and maintain their hopes of a top two finish in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-hold-off-hull-fc-to-boost-top-two-hopes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-hold-off-hull-fc-to-boost-top-two-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A French mum, 'no good player' dad and Welsh tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising rugby star Stella Orrin reflects on her pride at making her senior Wales debut as she targets a first cap in the autumn internationals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/a-french-mum-no-good-player-dad-and-welsh-tears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/a-french-mum-no-good-player-dad-and-welsh-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siya Kolisi’s South Africa make amends with series-levelling victory against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Springboks produced a far more clinical display in Cape Town, overcoming New Zealand 33-26.<br />
The post Siya Kolisi&rsquo;s South Africa make amends with series-levelling victory against New Zealand appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/siya-kolisis-south-africa-make-amends-with-series-levelling-victory-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/siya-kolisis-south-africa-make-amends-with-series-levelling-victory-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ernst van Rhyn: Alex Sanderson can give Sale Sharks bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a seventh-place finish last term, Sale Sharks have strengthened their squad.<br />
The post Ernst van Rhyn: Alex Sanderson can give Sale Sharks bite appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ernst-van-rhyn-alex-sanderson-can-give-sale-sharks-bite/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ernst-van-rhyn-alex-sanderson-can-give-sale-sharks-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Robson’s back in the Prem and relishing big return at Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Wasps scrum-half spent four years in France after the club&rsquo;s collapse but now believes Gloucester have the quality to challenge for the Premiership.<br />
The post Dan Robson&rsquo;s back in the Prem and relishing big return at Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-robsons-back-in-the-prem-and-relishing-big-return-at-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-robsons-back-in-the-prem-and-relishing-big-return-at-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Springboks in control to level Greatest Rivalry series]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa bounced back from their Ellis Park defeat with a dominant physical display to level the Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand.<br />
The post South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Springboks in control to level Greatest Rivalry series appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-33-26-new-zealand-springboks-in-control-to-level-greatest-rivalry-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-33-26-new-zealand-springboks-in-control-to-level-greatest-rivalry-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seb Driscoll’s powered up for big Harlequins job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harlequins flanker Seb Driscoll has added four or five kilos of muscle and pushed his fitness to new levels as he targets a regular Prem role and aims to make the No.7 shirt his own next season.<br />
The post Seb Driscoll&rsquo;s powered up for big Harlequins job appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/seb-driscolls-powered-up-for-big-harlequins-job/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/seb-driscolls-powered-up-for-big-harlequins-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanderson can give Sharks bite, says van Rhyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD Defiant: Alex Sanderson ALEX Sanderson is still the right man to lift Sale out of their recent slump and lead the club to silverware. The Director of Rugby now has the squad to battle it out at the top of the Premiership rather than scrap around in the bottom half. Sharks&rsquo; lock [&hellip;]<br />
The post Sanderson can give Sharks bite, says van Rhyn appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sanderson-can-give-sharks-bite-says-van-rhyn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sanderson-can-give-sharks-bite-says-van-rhyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem review: Phil Dowson’s found a winning formula at Northampton Saints that money can’t buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees finishes his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Northampton Saints.<br />
The post Prem review: Phil Dowson&rsquo;s found a winning formula at Northampton Saints that money can&rsquo;t buy appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-phil-dowsons-found-a-winning-formula-at-northampton-saints-that-money-cant-buy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-phil-dowsons-found-a-winning-formula-at-northampton-saints-that-money-cant-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Jackson: Sir Billy Boston’s legacy will last a lifetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Jackson pays tribute to Sir Billy Boston, reflecting on the dual-code legend&rsquo;s remarkable career, trailblazing impact and lasting legacy.<br />
The post Peter Jackson: Sir Billy Boston&rsquo;s legacy will last a lifetime appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-sir-billy-bostons-legacy-will-last-a-lifetime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-sir-billy-bostons-legacy-will-last-a-lifetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyran Bracken: England ‘central contracts’ just seem to be a way for the RFU to save money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyran Bracken questions the purpose of England&rsquo;s central contracts, arguing the list should not be viewed as a definitive guide to Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s World Cup plans.<br />
The post Kyran Bracken: England &lsquo;central contracts&rsquo; just seem to be a way for the RFU to save money appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kyran-bracken-england-central-contracts-just-seem-to-be-a-way-for-the-rfu-to-save-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kyran-bracken-england-central-contracts-just-seem-to-be-a-way-for-the-rfu-to-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackheath back row Noah Sloot is setting his sights on making history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackheath have no intention of playing it safe on their return to the Championship.<br />
The post Blackheath back row Noah Sloot is setting his sights on making history appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blackheath-back-row-noah-sloot-is-setting-his-sights-on-making-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blackheath-back-row-noah-sloot-is-setting-his-sights-on-making-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tynedale determined to go one better this time]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK TYNEDALE will attempt to turn last season&rsquo;s promotion disappointment into another title challenge in a National Two North division which has undergone major change over the summer. The Corbridge side finished runners-up to a dominant Sheffield last term, winning 21 of their 26 matches and collecting 106 points. Sheffield claimed the title [&hellip;]<br />
The post Tynedale determined to go one better this time appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tynedale-determined-to-go-one-better-this-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tynedale-determined-to-go-one-better-this-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas backs youth at Moseley]]></title><description><![CDATA[By PAUL SMITH IN their hour of need, Birmingham Moseley turned to a local hero and he is now aiming for significant National One progress during the coming season. Ollie Thomas has been part of the furniture at Billesley Common &ndash; and before it the Reddings &ndash; from before he could walk. His father Alan [&hellip;]<br />
The post Thomas backs youth at Moseley appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/thomas-backs-youth-at-moseley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/thomas-backs-youth-at-moseley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springbok Deon comes of age]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEON Fourie of the Cape Town Stormers hit the history books in Durban yesterday like a tornado. Four weeks short of turning 40, he became not merely the oldest Springbok of all time but the oldest to appear in a South Africa-New Zealand Test for more than 100 years. Not since Ned Hughes hooked for [&hellip;]<br />
The post Springbok Deon comes of age appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/springbok-deon-comes-of-age/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/springbok-deon-comes-of-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloot setting his sights on making Club history]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK NOAH Sloot has challenged newly-promoted Blackheath to become the greatest side in the club&rsquo;s league history rather than settle for Championship survival. Blackheath return to English rugby&rsquo;s second tier this season following their outstanding promotion from National One, and 30-year-old back row Sloot is one of the players who already knows what [&hellip;]<br />
The post Sloot setting his sights on making Club history appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sloot-setting-his-sights-on-making-club-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sloot-setting-his-sights-on-making-club-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Billy’s legacy will last a lifetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the most exclusive of league tables as reserved for footballing knights of the realm, Sir Billy Boston stands above both Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Gareth Edwards. Their ceremonial ranking, based on the number of statues sculpted in honour of their achievements across the three major codes, gives the boy from Tiger Bay pride [&hellip;]<br />
The post Sir Billy&rsquo;s legacy will last a lifetime appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sir-billys-legacy-will-last-a-lifetime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sir-billys-legacy-will-last-a-lifetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints run riot in Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asia P Lions .. 42 Northampton .59 &#9632;By JACK TREGONNING NORTHAMPTON Saints ran in nine tries as they opened their pre-season preparations with an entertaining victory over the Asia Pacific Lions in Colombo. Saints pulled away after holding a narrow 26-21 half-time advantage, scoring three unanswered tries after the restart to take control of the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Saints run riot in Sri Lanka appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saints-run-riot-in-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saints-run-riot-in-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robson’s back and relishing big return]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD DAN Robson has spoken of his &ldquo;unfinished business&rdquo; in the Premiership as he prepares to try and heal any leftover &ldquo;mental scars&rdquo; from his Wasps torment. The experienced scrum-half is &ldquo;excited&rdquo; about what lies ahead this season having returned to his first rugby home at Gloucester. Having spent four years in what [&hellip;]<br />
The post Robson&rsquo;s back and relishing big return appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/robsons-back-and-relishing-big-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/robsons-back-and-relishing-big-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resolute Lucs have revenge in sights]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK LUCTONIANS will begin the new National Two West campaign with unfinished business after coming agonisingly close to breaking into National One last season. George Thomas&rsquo; side produced an outstanding campaign, winning 20 of their 26 matches and collecting 103 points, but champions Camborne proved even stronger with 22 victories and 113 points. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Resolute Lucs have revenge in sights appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/resolute-lucs-have-revenge-in-sights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/resolute-lucs-have-revenge-in-sights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Roses glory leads to mass Premiership Women’s Rugby boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PWR enjoyed significant growth last season, with Genevieve Shore hailing rising attendances, record digital engagement and efforts to put fans at the heart of the competition.<br />
The post Red Roses glory leads to mass Premiership Women&rsquo;s Rugby boom appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/red-roses-glory-leads-to-mass-premiership-womens-rugby-boom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/red-roses-glory-leads-to-mass-premiership-womens-rugby-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Roses glory leads to mass Premier boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[PREMIERSHIP Women&rsquo;s Rugby has enjoyed another significant surge in interest following England&rsquo;s World Cup triumph, with average attendances rising by 23.4 per cent during the 2025-26 season. &#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK The nine-team competition also recorded major growth away from the stands. PWR&rsquo;s social media following increased by 132 per cent, its supporter database grew by [&hellip;]<br />
The post Red Roses glory leads to mass Premier boom appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/red-roses-glory-leads-to-mass-premier-boom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/red-roses-glory-leads-to-mass-premier-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Bulls too strong for Knights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle RB...53 Doncaster K....31 By HOLLY DAISY NEWCASTLE Red Bulls made an impressive start to pre-season as they ran in nine tries to defeat Doncaster Knights at Kingston Park. Dan McFarland&rsquo;s new-look side produced an ambitious attacking display, racing into a commanding 36-12 half-time lead before Doncaster fought back after the interval. McFarland said: &ldquo;I [&hellip;]<br />
The post Red Bulls too strong for Knights appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/red-bulls-too-strong-for-knights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/red-bulls-too-strong-for-knights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rawlins double sinks plucky Pirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SAMANTHA EMMA C Pirates..........14 Saracens.........29 SARACENS completed their pre-season preparations with a hard-fought victory over Cornish Pirates at a sold-out Mennaye Field. The Premiership visitors built a 22-7 half-time advantage before Pirates produced a spirited second-half showing, keeping Saracens scoreless until the 67th minute and reducing the deficit to eight points. Saracens made a [&hellip;]<br />
The post Rawlins double sinks plucky Pirates appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rawlins-double-sinks-plucky-pirates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rawlins-double-sinks-plucky-pirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quins excited by new flyer Sigauke]]></title><description><![CDATA[HARLEQUINS have signed Zimbabwe wing Edward Sigauke. The 22-year-old, below, has scored eight tries in 12 games for his country. Quins head coach Jason Gilmore said: &ldquo;Eddie is a player we&rsquo;ve been tracking and we&rsquo;re really pleased to get his signing over the line. He&rsquo;s got tremendous speed and footwork that makes him a real [&hellip;]<br />
The post Quins excited by new flyer Sigauke appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/quins-excited-by-new-flyer-sigauke/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/quins-excited-by-new-flyer-sigauke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proud of Carley’s rise to top]]></title><description><![CDATA[KENT&rsquo;S Matt Carley deserves huge congratulations for reaching the top of the refereeing ladder. As a west-countryman long resident in Kent, I met his father John &ndash; also a ref &ndash; on several occasions. The tragedy is that, with no meaningful senior competition and a ring-fenced Prem, no Kent player can now emulate Matt and [&hellip;]<br />
The post Proud of Carley&rsquo;s rise to top appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/proud-of-carleys-rise-to-top/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/proud-of-carleys-rise-to-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem Cup purpose is changing but competition still has value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charge: Tom Hooper, of Exeter Chiefs, carries the ball THE Premiership Cup kicks off on Saturday and it will be an interesting start because of where it sits in the calendar this season. Having it before the Premiership effectively turns part of it into an extension of pre-season, and I think that changes the way [&hellip;]<br />
The post Prem Cup purpose is changing but competition still has value appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-cup-purpose-is-changing-but-competition-still-has-value/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-cup-purpose-is-changing-but-competition-still-has-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-season round-up: Ampthill make a statement by prevailing over Champ holders Worcester Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ampthill have made an early pre-season statement by beating Champ holders Worcester Warriors, while Sale FC, Coventry and Connacht were also involved in entertaining encounters across the last few days.<br />
The post Pre-season round-up: Ampthill make a statement by prevailing over Champ holders Worcester Warriors appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pre-season-round-up-ampthill-make-a-statement-by-prevailing-over-champ-holders-worcester-warriors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pre-season-round-up-ampthill-make-a-statement-by-prevailing-over-champ-holders-worcester-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: Matt Carley shows who’s boss in first Test between South Africa and New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees says referee Matt Carley was right to stand his ground in Johannesburg and not be swayed by the TMO.<br />
The post Paul Rees: Matt Carley shows who&rsquo;s boss in first Test between South Africa and New Zealand appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-matt-carley-shows-whos-boss-in-first-test-between-south-africa-and-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-matt-carley-shows-whos-boss-in-first-test-between-south-africa-and-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ollie Thomas backs youth at Birmingham Moseley ahead of National One campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Thomas is relishing the chance to lead Birmingham Moseley after helping the club escape relegation last season, with the former fly-half embracing a younger squad and ambitious links with Worcester Warriors and Gloucester.<br />
The post Ollie Thomas backs youth at Birmingham Moseley ahead of National One campaign appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ollie-thomas-backs-youth-at-birmingham-moseley-ahead-of-national-one-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ollie-thomas-backs-youth-at-birmingham-moseley-ahead-of-national-one-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-look Oundle in a drive for success]]></title><description><![CDATA[OUNDLE will start the new National Two East campaign with promotion firmly in their sights after responding to last season&rsquo;s agonising near miss with an eye-catching recruitment drive. &#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK New arrival: Tom Collins heads an impressive list of new arrivals at Oundle PICTURES: Getty Images The Northamptonshire club pushed Bury St Edmunds all [&hellip;]<br />
The post New-look Oundle in a drive for success appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-look-oundle-in-a-drive-for-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-look-oundle-in-a-drive-for-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Two West preview: Resolute Luctonians have revenge in sights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luctonians are determined to turn last season&rsquo;s promotion heartbreak into another push for National One, but a reshaped National Two West promises another fierce contest.<br />
The post National Two West preview: Resolute Luctonians have revenge in sights appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/national-two-west-preview-resolute-luctonians-have-revenge-in-sights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/national-two-west-preview-resolute-luctonians-have-revenge-in-sights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Two North preview: Tynedale determined to go one better this time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tynedale face a tougher test to go one better, with Sedgley Park among the new arrivals and Huddersfield and Heath stepping up after promotion.<br />
The post National Two North preview: Tynedale determined to go one better this time appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/national-two-north-preview-tynedale-determined-to-go-one-better-this-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/national-two-north-preview-tynedale-determined-to-go-one-better-this-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Two East preview: New-look Oundle in a drive for success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oundle have strengthened significantly after last season&rsquo;s near miss, but a reshaped National Two East promises plenty of competition for promotion.<br />
The post National Two East preview: New-look Oundle in a drive for success appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/national-two-east-preview-new-look-oundle-in-a-drive-for-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/national-two-east-preview-new-look-oundle-in-a-drive-for-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National League One preview: Battle for promotion should go to the wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Albion lead a host of promotion hopefuls into a new National League One campaign, with relegated London Scottish and Cambridge among the sides looking to challenge at the top.<br />
The post National League One preview: Battle for promotion should go to the wire appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/national-league-one-preview-battle-for-promotion-should-go-to-the-wire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/national-league-one-preview-battle-for-promotion-should-go-to-the-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life in Rugby: Matt Garvey – It’s bittersweet watching Bath win big prizes now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Garvey, the former London Irish, Bath, Gloucester, Worcester Warriors and England Saxons second row, reflects on his life in rugby.<br />
The post My Life in Rugby: Matt Garvey &ndash;&nbsp;It&rsquo;s bittersweet watching Bath win big prizes now appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-matt-garvey-its-bittersweet-watching-bath-win-big-prizes-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-matt-garvey-its-bittersweet-watching-bath-win-big-prizes-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moreno is Red Bulls’ 25th new signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed Argentina prop Francisco Moreno on a one-year deal. The 24-year-old tight-head will join up with Pumas teammates Franco Molina and Simon Benitez Cruz on Tyneside after his international commitments. Moreno, who made his Test debut against South Africa this month, is the 25th signing for the Red Bulls who have [&hellip;]<br />
The post Moreno is Red Bulls&rsquo; 25th new signing appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/moreno-is-red-bulls-25th-new-signing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/moreno-is-red-bulls-25th-new-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making ‘Lomu’, an rugby’s first truly intimate study of global superstar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the release of LOMU on September 7, director Gavin Fitzgerald, below, speaks to Ben Jaycock about bringing Jonah Lomu&rsquo;s remarkable story to the big screen, the complexities behind his upbringing and rise to the top, and why his legacy extends far beyond the sport Q&amp;A Up close and personal: Jonah facing the media, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Making &lsquo;Lomu&rsquo;, an rugby&rsquo;s first truly intimate study of global superstar appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/making-lomu-an-rugbys-first-truly-intimate-study-of-global-superstar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/making-lomu-an-rugbys-first-truly-intimate-study-of-global-superstar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s get shot of hi-vis waterboys]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE mantra of rugby administrators and journalists is &lsquo;the need to speed the game up and keep it flowing&rsquo; more often than not by ignoring some of the basic Laws of the game. Last week&rsquo;s match between the All Blacks and the Springboks appeared to have more stops than a Clapham omnibus &ndash; I have [&hellip;]<br />
The post Let&rsquo;s get shot of hi-vis waterboys appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lets-get-shot-of-hi-vis-waterboys/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lets-get-shot-of-hi-vis-waterboys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koroibete joins Ospreys]]></title><description><![CDATA[OSPREYS have signed former Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete. The 34-year-old, who won the last of his 63 Australia caps against New Zealand two years ago, arrives after five seasons with Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan. He is the fourth Australian to sign for the Swansea side this summer following lock Ryan Smith&rsquo;s arrival last season. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Koroibete joins Ospreys appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/koroibete-joins-ospreys/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/koroibete-joins-ospreys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kolisi’s SA make amends]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK SIYA Kolisi hailed South Africa&rsquo;s response to a difficult week after the Springboks bounced back to level their Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand. The world champions made amends for their Ellis Park defeat with a far more clinical display, seeing off New Zealand 33-26 courtesy of first-half tries from Kolisi, Damian [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kolisi&rsquo;s SA make amends appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kolisis-sa-make-amends/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kolisis-sa-make-amends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s bittersweet watching Bath win big prizes now]]></title><description><![CDATA[MY LIFEIN RUGBY MATT GARVEY Leading the charge: Matt Garvey in action for Bath PICTURES: Getty Images FORMER LONDON IRISH, BATH, GLOUCESTER, WORCESTER WARRIORS AND ENGLAND SAXONS SECOND ROW There are not many places in rugby quite like Bath on a Friday night. You drive down into the city, see the floodlights glowing over The [&hellip;]<br />
The post It&rsquo;s bittersweet watching Bath win big prizes now appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-bittersweet-watching-bath-win-big-prizes-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-bittersweet-watching-bath-win-big-prizes-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s a double dose of misery for Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pastures new: Francois Cros has announced he is joining Lyon next season PICTURE: Alamy THURSDAY was not a good day for Top 14 champions Toulouse. First, the FFR&rsquo;s Appeals Committee upheld a July conviction against them for salary cap infractions &ndash; and then France international Francois Cros confirmed reports he will leave the club at [&hellip;]<br />
The post It&rsquo;s a double dose of misery for Toulouse appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-a-double-dose-of-misery-for-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-a-double-dose-of-misery-for-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland ace Crowley out until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWS EXTRA IRELAND and Munster fly-half Jack Crowley is set to be sidelined until the new year. He has been out since April with a lower limb vascular injury. Having sat out Ireland&rsquo;s Nations Championship games against Australia, Japan and New Zealand last month, the 26-year-old who has 35 Ireland caps will miss the second [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ireland ace Crowley out until 2027 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ireland-ace-crowley-out-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ireland-ace-crowley-out-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guarantee a paper in your local newsagent]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9679; If you are an occasional purchaser and don&rsquo;t buy The Rugby Paper every week in the same local retailer, it may not be there when you next visit your local store! Copies are only sent to stores that t sistently consell&hellip; &#9679; Guarantee your weekly read at the local newsagent/independent retailer &ndash; &ldquo;Just Ask!&rdquo; [&hellip;]<br />
The post Guarantee a paper in your local newsagent appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/guarantee-a-paper-in-your-local-newsagent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/guarantee-a-paper-in-your-local-newsagent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gavin Fitzgerald on making ‘Lomu’ – an intimate study of rugby’s first truly global superstar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the release of LOMU on September 7, director Gavin Fitzgerald, below, speaks to Ben Jaycock about bringing Jonah Lomu&rsquo;s remarkable story to the big screen, the complexities behind his upbringing and rise to the top, and why his legacy extends far beyond the sport<br />
The post Gavin Fitzgerald on making &lsquo;Lomu&rsquo; &ndash; an intimate study of rugby&rsquo;s first truly global superstar appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gavin-fitzgerald-on-making-lomu-an-intimate-study-of-rugbys-first-truly-global-superstar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gavin-fitzgerald-on-making-lomu-an-intimate-study-of-rugbys-first-truly-global-superstar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five ways to win the race to the gain line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard pass to No.10: France&rsquo;s scrum-half Antoine Dupont (R) prepares to pass as he runs with the ball Running straight: Tom Roebuck of Sale Sharks is tackled by Orlando Bailey of Leicester Tigers Deeper pass: England&rsquo;s fly-half Fin Smith passes the ball To move forward at pace and put defences under pressure, win the race [&hellip;]<br />
The post Five ways to win the race to the gain line appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/five-ways-to-win-the-race-to-the-gain-line/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/five-ways-to-win-the-race-to-the-gain-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferocious Lions give All Blacks a workout]]></title><description><![CDATA[HARKING back to last week&rsquo;s musings about modern-day touring by international teams, the midweek contest between the Lions of Johannesburg and the All Blacks was highly instructive. What did the game tell us? That a provincial side taking the field at something approaching full strength can make a proper fist of things against opposition who [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ferocious Lions give All Blacks a workout appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ferocious-lions-give-all-blacks-a-workout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ferocious-lions-give-all-blacks-a-workout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fancied Provence up and running]]></title><description><![CDATA[PROVENCE leaned heavily into their promotion favourites tag as they cruised to an emphatic 44-10 win over Agen at Stade Maurice-David on the opening round of the new ProD2 season. Philippe Saint-Andre&rsquo;s side were named the side most likely to win the title race and move up to the Top 14 at the end of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Fancied Provence up and running appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fancied-provence-up-and-running/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fancied-provence-up-and-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dupont will find new ways to rule the roost]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Among the rugby sentences you never thought you&rsquo;d read &ndash; &ldquo;I was wrong about everything,&rdquo; says Eddie Jones; &ldquo;I&rsquo;m overrated,&rdquo; says Henry Pollock &ndash; comes this one from Joe Simpson, who knows a thing or two about the art and science of half-backery. &ldquo;Maxime Lucu is a better scrum-half than Antoine [&hellip;]<br />
The post Dupont will find new ways to rule the roost appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dupont-will-find-new-ways-to-rule-the-roost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dupont-will-find-new-ways-to-rule-the-roost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driscoll’s powered up for big Quins job]]></title><description><![CDATA[SEB Driscoll has been bulking up, increasing the power and ramping up the fitness in order to twist Jason Gilmore&rsquo;s arm into throwing him the Harlequins No.7 jersey. &#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD The departure of long-term Stoop favourite Tom Lawday may well boost the youngster&rsquo;s hopes in that department. But Driscoll, 22, considered by many to [&hellip;]<br />
The post Driscoll&rsquo;s powered up for big Quins job appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/driscolls-powered-up-for-big-quins-job/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/driscolls-powered-up-for-big-quins-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dowson’s found a Northampton that winning formula at money can’t buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees finishes his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Northampton Saints Champions: Northampton celebrate with the Prem trophy at Twickenham PICTURES: Getty Images Asecond title in three seasons, and a double over champions Bath, was achieved by Northampton despite not spending up to the salary cap. Like Wasps [&hellip;]<br />
The post Dowson&rsquo;s found a Northampton that winning formula at money can&rsquo;t buy appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dowsons-found-a-northampton-that-winning-formula-at-money-cant-buy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dowsons-found-a-northampton-that-winning-formula-at-money-cant-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEAR READER…]]></title><description><![CDATA[IN THESE challenging times for print media, and as an independent family-run company, we are not immune to ever increasing cost pressures to produce your weekly Rugby Paper. Our print bill is set to go up once again this month, along with editorial and logistical increases. Since first launching The Rugby Paper in 2008, we [&hellip;]<br />
The post DEAR READER&hellip; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dear-reader/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dear-reader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell: Five ways to win the race to the gain line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell continues his coaching series by examining how teams can win the race to the gain line through better passing, movement, timing and attacking depth.<br />
The post Dan Cottrell: Five ways to win the race to the gain line appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-cottrell-five-ways-to-win-the-race-to-the-gain-line/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-cottrell-five-ways-to-win-the-race-to-the-gain-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Core question is: Why were protocols relaxed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resilient: Peter Rossborough Leader: England captain Sir Bill Beaumont retired on medical advice PICTURES: Getty Images It is just possible in my working lifetime that a judgment will be made on the group claim being made by former players against World Rugby and various Unions over alleged brain damage due to alleged negligence by said [&hellip;]<br />
The post Core question is: Why were protocols relaxed? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/core-question-is-why-were-protocols-relaxed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/core-question-is-why-were-protocols-relaxed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Hewett: France’s Antoine Dupont will find new ways to rule the roost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Hewett considers whether Antoine Dupont can return to his best after a succession of injuries, and argues the France superstar has the talent to reinvent his game if needed.<br />
The post Chris Hewett: France&rsquo;s Antoine Dupont will find new ways to rule the roost appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-frances-antoine-dupont-will-find-new-ways-to-rule-the-roost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-frances-antoine-dupont-will-find-new-ways-to-rule-the-roost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Central contracts’ be way for RFU to just seem to save money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iwould not read too much into the 25 players given England central contracts because, the more I look at the system, the more it feels like a money-saving exercise rather than some definitive indication of Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s World Cup plans. When the list came out, there were a few names that surprised me. George Ford [&hellip;]<br />
The post &lsquo;Central contracts&rsquo; be way for RFU to just seem to save money appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/central-contracts-be-way-for-rfu-to-just-seem-to-save-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/central-contracts-be-way-for-rfu-to-just-seem-to-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carley shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Carley struck an important blow for referees and the game in general when he overruled television match official Mike Adamson during last weekend&rsquo;s first Test between South Africa and New Zealand. Adamson asked (told is the more appropriate verb) Carley to look at a challenge by the All Blacks No.8 Ardie Savea on his [&hellip;]<br />
The post Carley shows appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/carley-shows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/carley-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Spencer to miss start of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[BATH captain Ben Spencer will miss the start of the Prem season after having surgery on a long-standing shoulder injury. The 34-year-old scrum-half, right, missed two games for Bath in April after he injured his shoulder but re- turned to finish the season and was part of the England squad t h i s sum-m [&hellip;]<br />
The post Captain Spencer to miss start of season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/captain-spencer-to-miss-start-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/captain-spencer-to-miss-start-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burns lands Tigers role]]></title><description><![CDATA[FREDDIE Burns has returned to Leicester Tigers as kicking coach. The 36-year-old recently retired from a glittering playing career which took in spells at Gloucester, Bath and Leicester, where he slotted a last-minute drop-goal against Saracens to seal Tigers&rsquo; 2022 Premiership title at Twickenham. The flyhalf, right, who won five caps for England, had two [&hellip;]<br />
The post Burns lands Tigers role appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/burns-lands-tigers-role/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/burns-lands-tigers-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol bring in Wells on short deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL Bears have signed former Leicester Tigers lock Harry Wells on a short-term deal. The 32-year-old, who can operate across the second row and back row, made 236 appearances for Leicester. He left the club during the summer and signed for National Two East side Oundle, but will now join the Bears on a three-month [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bristol bring in Wells on short deal appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bristol-bring-in-wells-on-short-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bristol-bring-in-wells-on-short-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher: Core question is – why were protocols relaxed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher examines rugby&rsquo;s long history of concussion awareness and questions the suggestion that players were unaware of the potential dangers, before highlighting the key issue around the sport&rsquo;s changing duty of care.<br />
The post Brendan Gallagher: Core question is &ndash; why were protocols relaxed? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-core-question-is-why-were-protocols-relaxed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-core-question-is-why-were-protocols-relaxed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boks in control to level Greatest Rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK A WOUNDED animal is often at its most dangerous, and so it proved as South Africa roared back from their Ellis Park shortcomings to level an enthralling Rugby&rsquo;s Greatest Rivalry series. Dave Rennie was looking to continue his dream opening in charge of the All Blacks by making it nine wins in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Boks in control to level Greatest Rivalry appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/boks-in-control-to-level-greatest-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/boks-in-control-to-level-greatest-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues brothers with real style]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHAT would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody playing in their pomp? Brendan Gallagher continues his occasional series doing precisely that. Having knocked off the 10 Premiership teams last summer he now spreads his wings. Selection is weighted heavily in favour of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Blues brothers with real style appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blues-brothers-with-real-style/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blues-brothers-with-real-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackadder leads great escape in Lions den]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand produced a remarkable second-half comeback to escape with a win over the Lions, having trailed by 18 points. The Lions threatened a famous upset at Ellis Park, racing into a 35-17 lead after 48 minutes before New Zealand responded with 24 unanswered points. All Blacks captain Patrick Tuipulotu said: &ldquo;We&rsquo;ll [&hellip;]<br />
The post Blackadder leads great escape in Lions den appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blackadder-leads-great-escape-in-lions-den/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blackadder-leads-great-escape-in-lions-den/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bert left his mark on me!]]></title><description><![CDATA[READING Brendan Gallagher&rsquo;s article on Coventry, the mention of hooker Bert Godwin sent me back to the 50s and my National Service in The Royal Leicestershire Regiment. I had never played rugby but I had seen some on TV, and unlike the training depot which was a place for a good number of Midlands pro [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bert left his mark on me! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bert-left-his-mark-on-me/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bert-left-his-mark-on-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battle for promotion should go to the wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK PLYMOUTH Albion are aiming to turn last season&rsquo;s near miss into promotion after a summer of major recruitment in a dramatically transformed National One. Ryan Lamb&rsquo;s men finished third last term, winning 20 of their 26 matches and accumulating 104 points. Champions Rotherham Titans and runners-up Blackheath have both moved up leaving [&hellip;]<br />
The post Battle for promotion should go to the wire appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/battle-for-promotion-should-go-to-the-wire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/battle-for-promotion-should-go-to-the-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath’s scratch side impress in defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[By WILLIAM BULL Perpignan.......53 Bath.................. 42 BATH showed their strength in depth despite opening their pre-season campaign with a hard-fought defeat against Perpignan at Stade Aim&eacute;-Giral. With a host of internationals unavailable following their summer commitments and several senior players recovering from operations, Johann van Graan fielded a youthful side which produced six tries against [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bath&rsquo;s scratch side impress in defeat appeared first on T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/baths-scratch-side-impress-in-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/baths-scratch-side-impress-in-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ampthill make a statement by prevailing over champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK AMPTHILL laid down an early pre-season marker as last season&rsquo;s Champ winners Worcester Warriors were beaten 14-10. The hosts, who finished 10th last term, prevailed in difficult conditions as tries from Barney Merrett and Jamie Fallon, both converted by Luke Davidson, proved enough to see off a Worcester side featuring 12 players [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ampthill make a statement by prevailing over champs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ampthill-make-a-statement-by-prevailing-over-champs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ampthill-make-a-statement-by-prevailing-over-champs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Stars XV: Bedford Blues – Mike Rayer leads brothers with real style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher picks his greatest-ever Bedford Blues XV, featuring club legends such as Budge Rogers, Mike Rayer, James Pritchard and Martin Bayfield.<br />
The post All Stars XV: Bedford Blues &ndash;&nbsp;Mike Rayer leads brothers with real style appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-stars-xv-bedford-blues-mike-rayer-leads-brothers-with-real-style/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-stars-xv-bedford-blues-mike-rayer-leads-brothers-with-real-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Blacks gave hope to rest of chasing pack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strategy: Fabian Holland in action against South Africa NEW Zealand against South Africa last weekend was one of the best Test matches I have watched in a long time. What impressed me most was how well coached and prepared New Zealand looked. South Africa&rsquo;s great superpower has been their physicality and their scrum. We all [&hellip;]<br />
The post All Blacks gave hope to rest of chasing pack appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-blacks-gave-hope-to-rest-of-chasing-pack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-blacks-gave-hope-to-rest-of-chasing-pack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave Bradford still bottom after loss at Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford Bulls remain two points adrift at the foot of the Super League despite a spirited comeback attempt at Toulouse Olympique.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brave-bradford-still-bottom-after-loss-at-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brave-bradford-still-bottom-after-loss-at-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Go on an adventure with Paddington Bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family favourite packed with humour, kindness and charm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/go-on-an-adventure-with-paddington-bear-voiced-by-ben-whishaw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/go-on-an-adventure-with-paddington-bear-voiced-by-ben-whishaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield secure play-off place with win over York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second-half tries by Jayden Myers, Max Jowitt and Lachlan Walmsley help Wakefield Trinity beat York Knights to move fourth in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-secure-play-off-place-with-win-over-york/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-secure-play-off-place-with-win-over-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington retain top-two hopes with win at Hull FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrington hold off a spirited late Hull FC fightback to secure their sixth successive win and keep a top-two finish in Super League in sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-retain-top-two-hopes-with-win-at-hull-fc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-retain-top-two-hopes-with-win-at-hull-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield beat Leigh to continue fine form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Huddersfield Giants make it fives wins in six after a 30-18 win over Leigh Leopards who are made to wait to secure a Super League play-off place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-beat-leigh-to-continue-fine-form/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-beat-leigh-to-continue-fine-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catalans seal comfortable victory over Castleford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as two Toby Sexton tries help Catalans Dragons overcome Castleford Tigers after a comfortable 34-6 victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catalans-seal-comfortable-victory-over-castleford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catalans-seal-comfortable-victory-over-castleford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan hammer Hull KR to make it 13 wins in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as a Liam Marshall hat-trick helps Wigan Warriors see off Hull KR to pick up a 46-0 victory on an emotional night at the Brick Community Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-hammer-hull-kr-to-make-it-13-wins-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-hammer-hull-kr-to-make-it-13-wins-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds keep title charge on track after win at Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Leeds Rhinos top Super League on points difference after a 34-6 win at St Helens ahead of next weekend's clash against second-placed Wigan Warriors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-keep-title-charge-on-track-after-win-at-saints/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-keep-title-charge-on-track-after-win-at-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa hold off All Blacks fightback to level series]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champions South Africa deliver a powerful first-half performance as they edge past New Zealand and level 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series at 1-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-hold-off-all-blacks-fightback-to-level-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-hold-off-all-blacks-fightback-to-level-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan win to retain shield and reach grand final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wigan Warriors retain the Women's Super League Leaders' Shield by beating Leeds Rhinos at Edge Hall Road Community Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-win-to-retain-shield-and-reach-grand-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-win-to-retain-shield-and-reach-grand-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Small steps' for Schmidt at Ulster - Best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory Best says Joe Schmidt's new role with Ulster is a case of "small steps" as the province seek to use the former Ireland coach's expertise to build a platform for long-term success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/small-steps-for-schmidt-at-ulster-best/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/small-steps-for-schmidt-at-ulster-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield upset Leigh with five-try win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huddersfield Giants score five tries to upset in-form Leigh and keep the Leopards waiting to secure their place in the Super League play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-upset-leigh-with-five-try-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-upset-leigh-with-five-try-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds go back top with thumping win at St Helens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds Rhinos go back to the top of the Super League standings on points difference with a rare and comprehensive away win at St Helens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-go-back-top-with-thumping-win-at-st-helens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-go-back-top-with-thumping-win-at-st-helens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catalans beat Castleford in game halted because of power outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalans Dragons beat Castleford Tigers in a Super League match which was delayed for 35 minutes during the second half because of a power outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catalans-beat-castleford-in-game-halted-because-of-power-outage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catalans-beat-castleford-in-game-halted-because-of-power-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Предстоящие футбольные встречи, которые нельзя пропустить болельщикам]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#1057;&#1091;&#1087;&#1077;&#1088;&#1082;&#1091;&#1073;&#1086;&#1082; &#1040;&#1085;&#1075;&#1083;&#1080;&#1080; &#1088;&#1077;&#1076;&#1082;&#1086; &#1085;&#1072;&#1079;&#1099;&#1074;&#1072;&#1102;&#1090; &#1084;&#1072;&#1090;&#1095;&#1077;&#1084;, &#1088;&#1072;&#1076;&#1080; &#1082;&#1086;&#1090;&#1086;&#1088;&#1086;&#1075;&#1086; &#1089;&#1090;&#1086;&#1080;&#1090; &#1084;&#1077;&#1085;&#1103;&#1090;&#1100; &#1087;&#1083;&#1072;&#1085;&#1099;. &#1042; &#1101;&#1090;&#1086;&#1084; &#1075;&#1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRU posts pitch safety advice over hot, dry summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Welsh Rugby Union issues pitch safety advice for the new season after a record-breaking summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wru-posts-pitch-safety-advice-over-hot-dry-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wru-posts-pitch-safety-advice-over-hot-dry-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC announce four to leave at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC announce Brad Fash, Ligi Sao, Jake Arthur and Hugo Salabio will all leave at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-announce-four-to-leave-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-announce-four-to-leave-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester sign Australian fly-half Bowen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester Tigers sign Australian stand-off half Jack Bowen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leicester-sign-australian-fly-half-bowen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leicester-sign-australian-fly-half-bowen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan thrash Hull KR on night of tributes for Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wigan Warriors move top of Super League as they thrash Hull KR on an emotional evening as the Cherry and Whites pay tribute to the late Sir Billy Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-thrash-hull-kr-on-night-of-tributes-for-boston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-thrash-hull-kr-on-night-of-tributes-for-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC winger Briscoe to retire at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe will retire at the end of the Super League season after a 19-year playing career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-winger-briscoe-to-retire-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-winger-briscoe-to-retire-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ospreys sign former Australia wing Koroibete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ospreys add to their Australian contigent with the signing of former Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ospreys-sign-former-australia-wing-koroibete/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ospreys-sign-former-australia-wing-koroibete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem 2026-27 preview – Bath: Title odds, key players and transfers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath enter the new Prem season among the favourites after finishing second in the league last term.<br />
The post Prem 2026-27 preview &ndash; Bath: Title odds, key players and transfers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-2026-27-preview-bath-title-odds-key-players-and-transfers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-2026-27-preview-bath-title-odds-key-players-and-transfers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group reaches agreement for York Knights takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[York Knights confirm a "locally-based" group have reached a deal to take a majority share of the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/group-reaches-agreement-for-york-knights-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/group-reaches-agreement-for-york-knights-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland fly-half Crowley ruled out until new year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munster announce that Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley is not expected to return from injury until the new year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ireland-fly-half-crowley-ruled-out-until-new-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ireland-fly-half-crowley-ruled-out-until-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrow to reach 100 Rabbitohs games after MND diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney Rabbitohs are given special dispensation to include Jai Arrow in their team so he can reach 100 games for the club, despite his MND diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/arrow-to-reach-100-rabbitohs-games-after-mnd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/arrow-to-reach-100-rabbitohs-games-after-mnd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harlequins snap up Zimbabwe winger Sigauke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harlequins sign Zimbabwe's "real handful" of a winger Edward Sigauke, who will join the club next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/harlequins-snap-up-zimbabwe-winger-sigauke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/harlequins-snap-up-zimbabwe-winger-sigauke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC bring in centre Swann on two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC sign Wynnum-Manly Seagulls centre Jordan Swann on a two-year deal for next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-bring-in-centre-swann-on-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-bring-in-centre-swann-on-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWR attendances rise by 23% after World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premiership Women's Rugby says average attendances rose by 23.4% during the 2025-26 season, which concluded in June with Saracens winning a record fourth title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pwr-attendances-rise-by-23-after-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pwr-attendances-rise-by-23-after-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Helens legend Lomax to retire at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Helens legend Jonny Lomax announces he is to retire at the end of the Super League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-legend-lomax-to-retire-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-legend-lomax-to-retire-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burns returns to Tigers in coaching role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England and Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns returns to the Prem club as kicking coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/burns-returns-to-tigers-in-coaching-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/burns-returns-to-tigers-in-coaching-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes the Six Nations One of Rugby’s Greatest Tournaments?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every February, and sometimes late January, six old rivals drag rugby back into packed streets, wet afternoons, and living rooms that smell of stew and nervous tea. England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales do not need a sales pitch. The flags do half the work. Still, the tournament has a pull that goes deeper [&hellip;]<br />
The post What Makes the Six Nations One of Rugby&rsquo;s Greatest Tournaments? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/what-makes-the-six-nations-one-of-rugbys-greatest-tournaments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/what-makes-the-six-nations-one-of-rugbys-greatest-tournaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign Pumas prop Moreno]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina prop Francisco Moreno joins Newcastle Red Bulls, signing a one-year deal with the Prem outfit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-sign-pumas-prop-moreno/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-sign-pumas-prop-moreno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Billy Boston - 'the world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugby league commentator Matt Newsum says Sir Billy Boston was a "world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sir-billy-boston-the-world-class-athlete-whose-story-deserved-to-be-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sir-billy-boston-the-world-class-athlete-whose-story-deserved-to-be-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Billy Boston: Career highlights and reflections on a great]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of one of the greatest players of rugby league, with video highlights and personal reflections from Sir Billy Boston who has died aged 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sir-billy-boston-career-highlights-and-reflections-on-a-great/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sir-billy-boston-career-highlights-and-reflections-on-a-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Boston dies just weeks after wife's death as tributes pour in for rugby legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rugby legend has died aged 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/billy-boston-dies-just-weeks-after-wifes-death-as-tributes-pour-in-for-rugby-legend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/billy-boston-dies-just-weeks-after-wifes-death-as-tributes-pour-in-for-rugby-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary rugby league winger Boston dies aged 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston, one of the game's greatest try scorers, dies aged 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/legendary-rugby-league-winger-boston-dies-aged-92/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/legendary-rugby-league-winger-boston-dies-aged-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol sign ex-Tigers lock Wells on three-month deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Bears sign former Leicester Tigers lock Harry Wells on a three-month deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bristol-sign-ex-tigers-lock-wells-on-three-month-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bristol-sign-ex-tigers-lock-wells-on-three-month-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super League 'not a carcass to be picked at' - McManus]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus says the NRL and Super League need to work together - not against each other - to help grow rugby league globally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/super-league-not-a-carcass-to-be-picked-at-mcmanus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/super-league-not-a-carcass-to-be-picked-at-mcmanus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven uncapped players in Ireland's WXV squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it is "particularly pleasing" to name seven uncapped players who impressed in the Women's Interprovincial Championship in his squad for the WXV Global Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/seven-uncapped-players-in-irelands-wxv-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/seven-uncapped-players-in-irelands-wxv-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spencer to miss start of Bath's season after surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath captain Ben Spencer will miss the start of the 2026-27 season but Will Stuart and Jaco Coetzee among those returning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/spencer-to-miss-start-of-baths-season-after-surgery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/spencer-to-miss-start-of-baths-season-after-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singleton nearing end of rehab but leaves Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hooker Jack Singleton is nearing the end of his rehabilitation from a cardiac incident but is leaving Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/singleton-nearing-end-of-rehab-but-leaves-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/singleton-nearing-end-of-rehab-but-leaves-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings gets three-game ban for punching opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Hastings will miss all three of St Helens' remaining Super League games after his dismissal against Castleford Tigers for punching an opponent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hastings-gets-three-game-ban-for-punching-opponent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hastings-gets-three-game-ban-for-punching-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington edge out Huddersfield in thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves beat Huddersfield Giants to stay in touch with Super League's top two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-edge-out-huddersfield-in-thriller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-edge-out-huddersfield-in-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds thump York to return to top of table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Leeds Rhinos return to the top of Super League with a 12-try thumping of York Knights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-thump-york-to-return-to-top-of-table/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-thump-york-to-return-to-top-of-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/boks-drop-feinberg-mngomezulu-to-bench-for-all-blacks-rematch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/boks-drop-feinberg-mngomezulu-to-bench-for-all-blacks-rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington's Sipley out for rest of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toafofoa Sipley misses the rest of the Super League season after suffering a leg fracture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warringtons-sipley-out-for-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warringtons-sipley-out-for-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The gay rugby player who feared rejection but got total support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Tayler-Woolston feared rejection as a gay man in rugby, but is flourishing in Super Rygbi Cymru thanks to the support at Newport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-gay-rugby-player-who-feared-rejection-but-got-total-support/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-gay-rugby-player-who-feared-rejection-but-got-total-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twelve-try Leeds crush York to top Super League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riley Lumb, Ryan Hall and Kallum Watkins were among the scorers as Leeds demolish York 66-16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/twelve-try-leeds-crush-york-to-top-super-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/twelve-try-leeds-crush-york-to-top-super-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington hang on to beat Giants in try-fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrington Wolves hang on to beat Huddersfield Giants to stay in touch with Super League's top two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-hang-on-to-beat-giants-in-try-fest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-hang-on-to-beat-giants-in-try-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Super League: Shock wins for York and Barrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[York Valkyrie stun Leeds Rhinos and Barrow beat Leigh in two big Super League upsets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/womens-super-league-shock-wins-for-york-and-barrow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/womens-super-league-shock-wins-for-york-and-barrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toulouse stun Hull KR to inflict consecutive defeats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Toulouse dent Hull KR's hopes of a top four Super League finish after shock 32-12 win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/toulouse-stun-hull-kr-to-inflict-consecutive-defeats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/toulouse-stun-hull-kr-to-inflict-consecutive-defeats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints beat Castleford to keep play-off hope alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as St Helens keep their slim play-off hopes alive after a 36-12 win over Castleford Tigers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saints-beat-castleford-to-keep-play-off-hope-alive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saints-beat-castleford-to-keep-play-off-hope-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan top table after win over Wakefield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Wigan Warriors pick up a 26-12 win over Wakefield Trinity to send them top of Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-top-table-after-win-over-wakefield/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-top-table-after-win-over-wakefield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten-try Leigh thrash Bradford to surpass 60 points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Leigh Leopards move up to fifth in Super League after thrashing Bradford Bulls 62-10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ten-try-leigh-thrash-bradford-to-surpass-60-points/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ten-try-leigh-thrash-bradford-to-surpass-60-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales pushing the pain barrier in bid to improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport spends a day in Wales' pre-season camp, watching players put through their paces ahead of the new WXV Global Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-pushing-the-pain-barrier-in-bid-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-pushing-the-pain-barrier-in-bid-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Wales camp pushing pain barriers to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport spends a day in Wales' pre-season camp, watching players put through their paces ahead of the new WXV Global Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/inside-the-wales-camp-pushing-pain-barriers-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/inside-the-wales-camp-pushing-pain-barriers-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rampant All Blacks stun Springboks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Jordan&rsquo;s double helped New Zealand withstand a relentless Springbok assault as Ardie Savea&rsquo;s side secured a memorable victory at Ellis Park.<br />
The post Rampant All Blacks stun Springboks in Rugby&rsquo;s Greatest Rivalry series opener appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rampant-all-blacks-stun-springboks-in-rugbys-greatest-rivalry-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rampant-all-blacks-stun-springboks-in-rugbys-greatest-rivalry-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court says action over rugby brain injury claims can go on]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 500 former rugby players will now have the chance to take their claims against the sport&rsquo;s governing bodies to trial following a High Court ruling in London.<br />
The post High Court says action over rugby brain injury claims can go on appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/high-court-says-action-over-rugby-brain-injury-claims-can-go-on/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/high-court-says-action-over-rugby-brain-injury-claims-can-go-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem review: Rob Baxter tells his Exeter Chiefs that hard work will pay off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs.<br />
The post Prem review: Rob Baxter tells his Exeter Chiefs that hard work will pay off appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-rob-baxter-tells-his-exeter-chiefs-that-hard-work-will-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-rob-baxter-tells-his-exeter-chiefs-that-hard-work-will-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court says action over brain injury claims can go on]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK THE High Court in London has ruled that more than 500 former professional and amateur players can proceed with legal action against the sport&rsquo;s governing bodies over alleged career-ending brain injuries. The ruling allows former rugby union and rugby league players to pursue claims that World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU), [&hellip;]<br />
The post High Court says action over brain injury claims can go on appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/high-court-says-action-over-brain-injury-claims-can-go-on/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/high-court-says-action-over-brain-injury-claims-can-go-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ernst van Rhyn says Sale Sharks team-mate Courtney Lawes is leading from the front]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veteran England forward has wasted no time making his mark at Sale, with Ernst van Rhyn impressed by his commitment and influence during pre-season.<br />
The post Ernst van Rhyn says Sale Sharks team-mate Courtney Lawes is leading from the front appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ernst-van-rhyn-says-sale-sharks-team-mate-courtney-lawes-is-leading-from-the-front/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ernst-van-rhyn-says-sale-sharks-team-mate-courtney-lawes-is-leading-from-the-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRU under pressure as Wales sports minister warns of growing disconnect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRU is facing renewed pressure over plans to cut Wales&rsquo; professional game from four teams to three after sports minister Heledd Fychan warned of a growing &ldquo;disconnect&rdquo; between the governing body and supporters.<br />
The post WRU under pressure as Wales sports minister warns of growing disconnect appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wru-under-pressure-as-wales-sports-minister-warns-of-growing-disconnect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wru-under-pressure-as-wales-sports-minister-warns-of-growing-disconnect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Chudley: Henry Slade is a great role model for younger players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Exeter Chiefs, Bath and Worcester Warriors scrum-half Will Chudley speaks to Ben Jaycock about Chiefs&rsquo; resurgence, Warriors&rsquo; return, the Champ play-offs and his ambitious National Two East side Oundle.<br />
The post Will Chudley: Henry Slade is a great role model for younger players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/will-chudley-henry-slade-is-a-great-role-model-for-younger-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/will-chudley-henry-slade-is-a-great-role-model-for-younger-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We must protect future players]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWS that the concussion lawsuits involving hundreds of former players will be allowed to continue should make everyone involved in rugby uncomfortable. Nobody wants to see the sport sanitised beyond recognition. Physicality, collisions and bravery are fundamental parts of rugby, but surely we have moved beyond dismissing long-term brain injuries as simply an occupational hazard. [&hellip;]<br />
The post We must protect future players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-must-protect-future-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-must-protect-future-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors sign up Cripps]]></title><description><![CDATA[WORCESTER Warriors have signed former England U20 back rower Kofi Cripps from Bristol Bears ahead of their Champ Rugby title defence. The 23-year-old made his Premiership debut against Newcastle in April but struggled for regular opportunities at Ashton Gate. His move to Sixways reunites him with head coach Matt Everard, who previously worked with Cripps [&hellip;]<br />
The post Warriors sign up Cripps appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warriors-sign-up-cripps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warriors-sign-up-cripps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors can still compete, insists Forrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLASGOW assistant coach Scott Forrest is confident Warriors can build on last season and challenge for silverware despite losing a trio of star names. Scotland internationals Huw Jones, Jack Dempsey and Adam Hastings have left the club but Forrest believes Glasgow can cope with the loss and go better than last season&rsquo;s semi-final. After topping [&hellip;]<br />
The post Warriors can still compete, insists Forrest appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warriors-can-still-compete-insists-forrest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warriors-can-still-compete-insists-forrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vicky Macqueen: Putting on WXV in England is another huge opportunity for the women’s game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vicky Macqueen MBE reflects on England&rsquo;s continued dominance, the impact of WXV on the women&rsquo;s game and the changes shaping the domestic PWR season.<br />
The post Vicky Macqueen: Putting on WXV in England is another huge opportunity for the women&rsquo;s game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/vicky-macqueen-putting-on-wxv-in-england-is-another-huge-opportunity-for-the-womens-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/vicky-macqueen-putting-on-wxv-in-england-is-another-huge-opportunity-for-the-womens-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Rhyn: Lawes is leading from front]]></title><description><![CDATA[nBy GARY FITZGERALD THE &ldquo;huge presence&rdquo; of Courtney Lawes has already added extra bite and crunch to the Sale Sharks environment, according to South African lock Ernst van Rhyn. Lawes, 37, who won 105 caps during a 14-year England career and five Lions appearances, has been persuaded by head coach Alex Sanderson to try and [&hellip;]<br />
The post Van Rhyn: Lawes is leading from front appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/van-rhyn-lawes-is-leading-from-front/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/van-rhyn-lawes-is-leading-from-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swashbuckling Gus the star for Pirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK CORNISH Pirates recovered from a difficult start to claim an impressive 35-21 pre-season victory over Plymouth Albion at Brickfields and return to Cornwall with south west bragging rights over their Devonian rivals. The Champ side trailed 14-0 after 20 minutes and lost Harry Ascherl to the sin-bin amid a mounting penalty count, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Swashbuckling Gus the star for Pirates appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/swashbuckling-gus-the-star-for-pirates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/swashbuckling-gus-the-star-for-pirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: Will Jordan’s double hit puts Springboks on the floor]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand produced a remarkable second-half turnaround to overwhelm the world champions, with Will Jordan&rsquo;s two tries completing a stunning victory at Ellis Park.<br />
The post South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: Will Jordan&rsquo;s double hit puts Springboks on the floor appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-16-33-new-zealand-will-jordans-double-hit-puts-springboks-on-the-floor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-16-33-new-zealand-will-jordans-double-hit-puts-springboks-on-the-floor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some simple drills for complex skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell brings a wealth of experience to The Rugby Paper as he continues a new coaching series packed with practical advice for coaches of every level. A former Bath and Bristol player, Dan has spent more than 16 seasons as head coach and editor of Rugby Coach Weekly, helping thousands of coaches worldwide develop [&hellip;]<br />
The post Some simple drills for complex skills appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/some-simple-drills-for-complex-skills/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/some-simple-drills-for-complex-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slade is a great role model for younger players. Few work as hard as he does]]></title><description><![CDATA[Q&amp;A Former Exeter, Bath and Worcester scrum-half speaks to Ben Jaycock about Exeter&rsquo;s resurgence, Worcester&rsquo;s return, the Champ play-offs and his ambitious National Two East side Oundle Q: How excited are you for the Premiership to return after such an entertaining season last year? Last season was awesome, I loved it. Having spent most of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Slade is a great role model for younger players. Few work as hard as he does appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/slade-is-a-great-role-model-for-younger-players-few-work-as-hard-as-he-does/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/slade-is-a-great-role-model-for-younger-players-few-work-as-hard-as-he-does/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinckler could be back for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[IN long-term recruitment news that may well prick up the ears of England boss Steve Borthwick, Clermont&rsquo;s international tighthead prop &ndash; and definitive proof of the concept of nominative determinism &ndash; Regis Montagne has become, following Toulouse full-back Thomas Ramos and Agen winger Lucas Martins, the third player to shift the dial in what already [&hellip;]<br />
The post Sinckler could be back for England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sinckler-could-be-back-for-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sinckler-could-be-back-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Forrest: Glasgow Warriors can still compete despite star losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Scott Forrest believes a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talent can help the club go one better after losing Huw Jones, Jack Dempsey and Adam Hastings.<br />
The post Scott Forrest: Glasgow Warriors can still compete despite star losses appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scott-forrest-glasgow-warriors-can-still-compete-despite-star-losses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scott-forrest-glasgow-warriors-can-still-compete-despite-star-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savea: It was like a boxing match]]></title><description><![CDATA[&gt;Continued from front his delight after winning in one of the toughest environments in Test rugby. &ldquo;It meant everything,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Ellis Park, what an arena. It was a serious shift and the boys dug deep. They got a taste of what it is like and I&rsquo;m proud of our group. It&rsquo;s an awesome start [&hellip;]<br />
The post Savea: It was like a boxing match appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/savea-it-was-like-a-boxing-match/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/savea-it-was-like-a-boxing-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rampant All Blacks stun Boks]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARDIE Savea hailed New Zealand&rsquo;s resilience after the All Blacks survived a ferocious South African onslaught to claim a statement victory at Ellis Park yesterday. &#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK The New Zealand captain described the contest as a &ldquo;boxing match&rdquo; after his side came through a brutal battle against the Springboks, with the result ultimately decided [&hellip;]<br />
The post Rampant All Blacks stun Boks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rampant-all-blacks-stun-boks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rampant-all-blacks-stun-boks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramos calls his own tune]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior service: Thomas Ramos playing for Toulouse PICTURES: Getty Images WHEN asked about his impending relocation from New Zealand to France at the end of the 2007 World Cup, Anton Oliver didn&rsquo;t regurgitate the usual piffle about needing a new challenge or a change of scenery. Instead he came straight out with it: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m going [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ramos calls his own tune appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ramos-calls-his-own-tune/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ramos-calls-his-own-tune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWR Ins and Outs – Ellie Kildunne and Ruby Tui head the big-name moves as clubs get ready for blast-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Premiership Women&rsquo;s Rugby season with a major All Black star looking to give Trailfinders a boost.<br />
The post PWR Ins and Outs &ndash;&nbsp;Ellie Kildunne and Ruby Tui head the big-name moves as clubs get ready for blast-off appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pwr-ins-and-outs-ellie-kildunne-and-ruby-tui-head-the-big-name-moves-as-clubs-get-ready-for-blast-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pwr-ins-and-outs-ellie-kildunne-and-ruby-tui-head-the-big-name-moves-as-clubs-get-ready-for-blast-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting on WXV in England is another huge opportunity for women’s game]]></title><description><![CDATA[VICKY MCQUEEN MBE Champions: England captain Zoe Aldcroft with the World Cup PICTURES: Getty Images BRINGING WXV to England feels like another huge opportunity for the women&rsquo;s game. The buzz around last year&rsquo;s World Cup was incredible and you could see the effect it had, not just in terms of people watching the Red Roses [&hellip;]<br />
The post Putting on WXV in England is another huge opportunity for women&rsquo;s game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/putting-on-wxv-in-england-is-another-huge-opportunity-for-womens-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/putting-on-wxv-in-england-is-another-huge-opportunity-for-womens-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-season round-up: Swashbuckling Gus Mawson the star for Cornish Pirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornish Pirates and Bedford Blues enjoyed emphatic pre-season wins, with Gus Mawson and Marcus Kershaw among the standout performers in a busy weekend of action across the English rugby union game.<br />
The post Pre-season round-up: Swashbuckling Gus Mawson the star for Cornish Pirates appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pre-season-round-up-swashbuckling-gus-mawson-the-star-for-cornish-pirates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pre-season-round-up-swashbuckling-gus-mawson-the-star-for-cornish-pirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollock’s mission: To smash it like Lomu]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUGUST is regarded as the silly season for news with everyone on holiday or working from Rome so when Eddie Hearn opened up about the future of his client Henry Pollock at Northampton, he was not just striking an early bargaining position but showing the pull of the England back rower. Pollock&rsquo;s name was splashed [&hellip;]<br />
The post Pollock&rsquo;s mission: To smash it like Lomu appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pollocks-mission-to-smash-it-like-lomu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pollocks-mission-to-smash-it-like-lomu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Jackson: Badlands! Another US team bites dust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Jackson questions the USA&rsquo;s readiness to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup as another Major League Rugby club disappears, with Anthem RC the latest casualty of a professional game struggling to establish itself.<br />
The post Peter Jackson: Badlands! Another US team bites dust appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-badlands-another-us-team-bites-dust/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-badlands-another-us-team-bites-dust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: England back rower Henry Pollock’s mission – To smash it like Jonah Lomu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees examines Henry Pollock&rsquo;s growing profile, his potential to become rugby&rsquo;s next superstar and the lessons the England back rower can learn from the career of Jonah Lomu.<br />
The post Paul Rees: England back rower Henry Pollock&rsquo;s mission &ndash; To smash it like Jonah Lomu appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-england-back-rower-henry-pollocks-mission-to-smash-it-like-jonah-lomu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-england-back-rower-henry-pollocks-mission-to-smash-it-like-jonah-lomu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olly Woodburn insists Exeter Chiefs have no Prem final demons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olly Woodburn believes Exeter Chiefs have the unity and belief to put last season&rsquo;s Premiership final heartbreak behind them and launch another title challenge.<br />
The post Olly Woodburn insists Exeter Chiefs have no Prem final demons appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/olly-woodburn-insists-exeter-chiefs-have-no-prem-final-demons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/olly-woodburn-insists-exeter-chiefs-have-no-prem-final-demons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No demons here, insists Woodburn]]></title><description><![CDATA[By GARY FITZGERALD OLLY Woodburn concedes it has been a slow mental process eliminating major Twickenham &ldquo;heartbreak&rdquo; from his thoughts but insists any remaining angst will be long gone by the time Exeter return to the Premiership saddle. Woodburn is adamant there will be no &ldquo;demons&rdquo; harbouring in the players&rsquo; minds to stop them having [&hellip;]<br />
The post No demons here, insists Woodburn appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/no-demons-here-insists-woodburn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/no-demons-here-insists-woodburn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neumann sidelined]]></title><description><![CDATA[WALES wing Lisa Neumann remains without a club after leaving Harlequins following two seasons in west London. The 32-year-old made just one PWR appearance last term, spending more time with Brython Thunder before a hamstring injury ended her Six Nations. She has considered offers but says quality of life is as important as finances. A [&hellip;]<br />
The post Neumann sidelined appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-sidelined/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-sidelined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life in Rugby: Kate Zackary – I was so proud to be captain of my country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate Zackary, the former Exeter Chiefs, Trailfinders and USA back rower, reflects on her life in rugby.<br />
The post My Life in Rugby: Kate Zackary &ndash;&nbsp;I was so proud to be captain of my country appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-kate-zackary-i-was-so-proud-to-be-captain-of-my-country/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-kate-zackary-i-was-so-proud-to-be-captain-of-my-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muddled Aussies have no answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand ..66 Australia ..........19 &#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand women maintained their perfect Test record against Australia with a thumping 10-try victory in Auckland to extend their winning run against their trans-Tasman rivals to 31 matches. It was Australia&rsquo;s 100th Test and they handed debuts to sevens star Maddison Levi, who played the final [&hellip;]<br />
The post Muddled Aussies have no answer appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/muddled-aussies-have-no-answer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/muddled-aussies-have-no-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell call-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[ENGLAND head coach John Mitchell has called Daisy Hibbert-Jones and Sophie McQueen into the Red Roses&rsquo; training camp ahead of the WXV Global Series. Loughborough captain Hibbert-Jones, 23, won her sole England cap during the victorious 2023 WXV 1 campaign, while Gloucester-Hartpury&rsquo;s McQueen, 21, captained England U21 earlier this year. England face Canada three times [&hellip;]<br />
The post Mitchell call-ups appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mitchell-call-ups/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mitchell-call-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister voices concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[nBy BEN JAYCOCK THE WRU has come under renewed pressure over plans to cut the number of professional teams after Wales&rsquo; sports minister raised concerns about a growing &ldquo;disconnect&rdquo; between the governing body and supporters. Heledd Fychan, the Welsh Government&rsquo;s cabinet minister for culture and sport, met WRU chief executive Abi Tierney last week amid [&hellip;]<br />
The post Minister voices concerns appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/minister-voices-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/minister-voices-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McInally flying high]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORMER Scotland captain Stuart McInally has launched a new career as a commercial pilot with Jet2, three years after retiring from professional rugby. The 34-year-old former Edinburgh hooker began building flight hours while still playing and started studying for his airline transport pilot licence immediately after his final season. McInally will now fly Boeing 737s [&hellip;]<br />
The post McInally flying high appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mcinally-flying-high/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mcinally-flying-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s see the best]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHEN someone with a grasp of rugby history comes to write an account of the great tours of recent memory, England&rsquo;s tragi-comic slog around the southern hemisphere in 1998 is unlikely to feature. Those of us who were there knew we were in for something unforgettably forgettable from the get-go, when poor Tony Diprose, lumbered [&hellip;]<br />
The post Let&rsquo;s see the best appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lets-see-the-best/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lets-see-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knowles: We’re gunning for Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV presenter Nick Knowles wants to take the Cornish Pirates to the Prem. The DIY SOS star became a shareholder in the Champ club this month as part of a new era in Penzance following fresh investment from the United States. Investor: Nick Knowles Knowles has brought in a film crew to produce a documentary [&hellip;]<br />
The post Knowles: We&rsquo;re gunning for Prem appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/knowles-were-gunning-for-prem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/knowles-were-gunning-for-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kildunne and Tui moves as clubs get head the big-name ready for blast-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Premiership Women&rsquo;s Rugby season with a major All Black star looking to give Trailfinders a boost RUBY Tui and Ellie Kildunne headline a blockbuster summer of movement in the PWR as clubs across the division attempt to reshape the pecking order ahead of the new campaign. World Cup-winning New [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kildunne and Tui moves as clubs get head the big-name ready for blast-off appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kildunne-and-tui-moves-as-clubs-get-head-the-big-name-ready-for-blast-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kildunne-and-tui-moves-as-clubs-get-head-the-big-name-ready-for-blast-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan’s double hit puts Boks on the floor]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK DISBELIEF spread across the whole of South Africa as New Zealand outscored the back-to-back world champions five tries to one in a statement opening to &lsquo;Rugby&rsquo;s Greatest Rivalry&rsquo;. South Africa were in cruise control, dominating every facet apart from the scoreline with the hosts just four points ahead but obliterating a helpless [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jordan&rsquo;s double hit puts Boks on the floor appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jordans-double-hit-puts-boks-on-the-floor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jordans-double-hit-puts-boks-on-the-floor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson is banking on Heath to dig deep]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK Roar of delight: Heath celebrate promotion to National Two North CHRIS Johnson is ready to keep lacing up his boots at 39 but has warned his Heath side they must learn how to bounce back from defeats as they embark on their first-ever campaign in National Two North. The Halifax side have [&hellip;]<br />
The post Johnson is banking on Heath to dig deep appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/johnson-is-banking-on-heath-to-dig-deep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/johnson-is-banking-on-heath-to-dig-deep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson-Holmes has England in his sights]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD Ambition: Harry Johnson-Holmes in action for the Waratahs PICTURES: Getty images HARRY Johnson-Holmes hopes moving his rugby life from one side of the globe to the other may also offer up the chance for him to add to his single Test cap. And if Steve Borthwick needs a versatile prop to add [&hellip;]<br />
The post Johnson-Holmes has England in his sights appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/johnson-holmes-has-england-in-his-sights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/johnson-holmes-has-england-in-his-sights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Simpson: Maxime Lucu has the edge on Antoine Dupont in the France scrum-half battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Simpson weighs in on France&rsquo;s scrum-half battle between Maxime Lucu and Antoine Dupont, England&rsquo;s workload concerns, the Premiership&rsquo;s entertainment challenge and the young No.9s to watch.<br />
The post Joe Simpson: Maxime Lucu has the edge on Antoine Dupont in the France scrum-half battle appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-simpson-maxime-lucu-has-the-edge-on-antoine-dupont-in-the-france-scrum-half-battle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-simpson-maxime-lucu-has-the-edge-on-antoine-dupont-in-the-france-scrum-half-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James to stay at Scarlets]]></title><description><![CDATA[WALES centre Eddie James has signed a contract extension with Scarlets. The 24-year-old still had a year to run on his existing contract but has committed early to his home region. James, who has become a Wales regular under head coach Steve Tandy and now has 11 caps, said: &ldquo;Growing up in the region and [&hellip;]<br />
The post James to stay at Scarlets appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/james-to-stay-at-scarlets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/james-to-stay-at-scarlets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacko clocks up 4,000kms for charity … so far!]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SAM JACKSON FORMER Nottingham full-back David &ldquo;Jacko&rdquo; Jackson has broken the world record for the most consecutive ultramarathons run by a man. Battling through one of the hottest summers on record, Jacko has completed at least 50km of running every single day for the past 81 days. That&rsquo;s a combined total distance of more [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jacko clocks up 4,000kms for charity &hellip; so far! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jacko-clocks-up-4000kms-for-charity-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jacko-clocks-up-4000kms-for-charity-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was so proud to be captain of my country]]></title><description><![CDATA[MY LIFEIN RUGBY KATE ZACKARYFORMER EXETER CHIEFS, TRAILFINDERS AND USA BACK ROWER CAPTAINING the USA is something I still sometimes have to remind myself actually happened. I grew up in a military family. My grandfather, father and brother all served, and when I was young I assumed that would be how I represented my country [&hellip;]<br />
The post I was so proud to be captain of my country appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/i-was-so-proud-to-be-captain-of-my-country/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/i-was-so-proud-to-be-captain-of-my-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harlequins recruit Harry Johnson-Holmes has England in his sights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Johnson-Holmes is open to an England call-up after swapping Australia for Harlequins, with the new Quins prop still harbouring ambitions of adding to his solitary Wallabies cap.<br />
The post Harlequins recruit Harry Johnson-Holmes has England in his sights appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/harlequins-recruit-harry-johnson-holmes-has-england-in-his-sights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/harlequins-recruit-harry-johnson-holmes-has-england-in-his-sights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hansberry completes IRFU team]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE IRFU has completed its provincial coach line-up within the women&rsquo;s national talent squad programme, appointing Craig Hansberry at Connacht, Matt Brown at Munster and Griffin Phillipson at Ulster. They join Leinster&rsquo;s Matt Gill, with the quartet tasked with identifying and developing players for provincial and international rugby. Hansberry is Ireland U18 Women head coach, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hansberry completes IRFU team appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hansberry-completes-irfu-team/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hansberry-completes-irfu-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halaholo decides to take on coaching role]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORMER Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo has hung up his boots and intends to move into coaching. The 36-year-old, right, said &ldquo;the mind is still keen to carry on but I think the body has had enough&rdquo;. Auckland-born Halaholo qualified for Wales under residency rules and won the last of his nine Wales caps [&hellip;]<br />
The post Halaholo decides to take on coaching role appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/halaholo-decides-to-take-on-coaching-role/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/halaholo-decides-to-take-on-coaching-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great to remember the League Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFTER being away on holiday, I have just caught up with Peter Jackson&rsquo;s lovely piece about the League Lions (TRP, August 9). That really took me back to my youth in the 50s and 60s when my parents (originally from Barrow) regaled me with tales of Willie Horne and Jimmy Lewthwaite. One tale has always [&hellip;]<br />
The post Great to remember the League Lions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/great-to-remember-the-league-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/great-to-remember-the-league-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Ford: I want to lead a Prem revival at Sale Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sale playmaker is drawing on his experience of Leicester&rsquo;s dramatic turnaround a few years back as he targets a return to the Prem play-offs.<br />
The post George Ford: I want to lead a Prem revival at Sale Sharks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/george-ford-i-want-to-lead-a-prem-revival-at-sale-sharks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/george-ford-i-want-to-lead-a-prem-revival-at-sale-sharks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford: I want to lead a revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By ADAM HATHAWAY GEORGE Ford is banking on it being a case of d&eacute;j&agrave; vu for himself as he sets about helping mastermind a revival at Sale during the upcoming Prem season. Sharks had a dismal campaign last time around, winning five out of 18 games and finishing seventh in the table, after making the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ford: I want to lead a revival appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ford-i-want-to-lead-a-revival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ford-i-want-to-lead-a-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For me, Lucu has edge on Dupont]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOE SIMPSON MAXIME Lucu is a better scrum-half than Antoine Dupont for me. That will probably sound controversial because Dupont is clearly one of the best rugby players in the world, and has been for a number of years, but I think there is a distinction between being the better rugby player and being the [&hellip;]<br />
The post For me, Lucu has edge on Dupont appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/for-me-lucu-has-edge-on-dupont/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/for-me-lucu-has-edge-on-dupont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duckham leads Cov dynamos]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHAT would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody playing in their pomp? Brendan Gallagher continues his occasional series doing precisely that. Having knocked off the 10 Premiership teams last summer he now spreads his wings. Selection is weighted heavily in favour of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Duckham leads Cov dynamos appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/duckham-leads-cov-dynamos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/duckham-leads-cov-dynamos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drumbeat of doom growing louder]]></title><description><![CDATA[THEY hoped it was all over, but it isn&rsquo;t. Rugby&rsquo;s drumbeat of doom &ndash; we speak of the lawsuits brought by scores of former players in respect of neurological conditions allegedly caused by head injuries suffered during their careers &ndash; is growing louder once again with the claimants&rsquo; appointment of fresh legal representation and clearance [&hellip;]<br />
The post Drumbeat of doom growing louder appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/drumbeat-of-doom-growing-louder/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/drumbeat-of-doom-growing-louder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devonport Services ready to take on the big boys in National Two West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devonport Services head coach Ben Russell insists the club will remain proudly amateur as they prepare for a second crack at National Two West, with a stronger squad built around young local players.<br />
The post Devonport Services ready to take on the big boys in National Two West appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/devonport-services-ready-to-take-on-the-big-boys-in-national-two-west/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/devonport-services-ready-to-take-on-the-big-boys-in-national-two-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devonport ready to take on the big boys]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell insists the club will remain proudly amateur as they prepare for a second crack at National Two West. &#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK Services return to level four having learned painful lessons from their previous spell two seasons ago, when injuries and a lack of quality depth forced them to use [&hellip;]<br />
The post Devonport ready to take on the big boys appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/devonport-ready-to-take-on-the-big-boys/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/devonport-ready-to-take-on-the-big-boys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davies leaves Tigers to join Wales coaching team]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALEX Davies is leaving Leicester Tigers to become a kicking coach for Wales. Steve Tandy has appointed the 40-year-old after being helped by Rhys Patchell and Leigh Halfpenny in his first campaign as head coach. Davies became Leicester&rsquo;s first team skills and kicking coach in 2023 after previously working with Wasps, England women, the Netherlands [&hellip;]<br />
The post Davies leaves Tigers to join Wales coaching team appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/davies-leaves-tigers-to-join-wales-coaching-team/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/davies-leaves-tigers-to-join-wales-coaching-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David “Jacko” Jackson clocks up 4,000kms for charity… so far!]]></title><description><![CDATA[David &ldquo;Jacko&rdquo; Jackson has set a new world record after completing 81 consecutive ultramarathons, but the former Nottingham Rugby star still has 19 runs to go to complete his 100-day challenge.<br />
The post David &ldquo;Jacko&rdquo; Jackson clocks up 4,000kms for charity&hellip; so far! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/david-jacko-jackson-clocks-up-4000kms-for-charity-so-far-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/david-jacko-jackson-clocks-up-4000kms-for-charity-so-far-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David “Jacko” Jackson clocks up 4,000kms for charity … so far!]]></title><description><![CDATA[David &ldquo;Jacko&rdquo; Jackson has set a new world record after completing 81 consecutive ultramarathons, but the former Nottingham Rugby star still has 19 runs to go to complete his 100-day challenge.<br />
The post David &ldquo;Jacko&rdquo; Jackson clocks up 4,000kms for charity &hellip; so far! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/david-jacko-jackson-clocks-up-4000kms-for-charity-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/david-jacko-jackson-clocks-up-4000kms-for-charity-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell: Some simple drills for complex skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell continues his coaching series by examining how ball carriers and support players can use simple skills, smart movement and effective communication to break down even the tightest defences.<br />
The post Dan Cottrell: Some simple drills for complex skills appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-cottrell-some-simple-drills-for-complex-skills/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-cottrell-some-simple-drills-for-complex-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Johnson is banking on Heath to dig deep ahead of National Two North campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Johnson admits getting out of bed is becoming harder but is ready to keep playing at 39 as Heath prepare for their historic first season in National Two North.<br />
The post Chris Johnson is banking on Heath to dig deep ahead of National Two North campaign appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-johnson-is-banking-on-heath-to-dig-deep-ahead-of-national-two-north-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-johnson-is-banking-on-heath-to-dig-deep-ahead-of-national-two-north-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Hewett: Touring is back! But let’s see the best take on the best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Hewett welcomes the return of touring rugby between South Africa and New Zealand but questions why the best provincial players have not been given the chance to test themselves against the All Blacks&rsquo; finest.<br />
The post Chris Hewett: Touring is back! But let&rsquo;s see the best take on the best appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-touring-is-back-but-lets-see-the-best-take-on-the-best/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-touring-is-back-but-lets-see-the-best-take-on-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheika to Waratahs]]></title><description><![CDATA[MICHAEL Cheika is poised to return to the Waratahs, 11 years after leading them to the Super Rugby title. The former Wallabies and Leicester Tigers boss has spent this season as an assistant with NRL side Sydney Roosters but is expected to sign a one-year deal, with an option for 2027. Cheika replaces Dan McKellar [&hellip;]<br />
The post Cheika to Waratahs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cheika-to-waratahs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cheika-to-waratahs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiff add Manz power to pack]]></title><description><![CDATA[CARDIFF have strengthened their second row options by signing Leicester&rsquo;s Tom Manz on a season-long loan. The 25-year-old, 6ft 8in lock featured 10 times for Tigers last season. Cardiff made the play-offs last season despite being stretched in the second row. &ldquo;He is a big, physical player that will strengthen our squad, we are looking [&hellip;]<br />
The post Cardiff add Manz power to pack appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cardiff-add-manz-power-to-pack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cardiff-add-manz-power-to-pack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher: Are today’s players fit? Not in my book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher questions whether modern rugby players are reaching the fitness levels required to perform at their best, comparing the sport&rsquo;s conditioning standards with those of elite athletics and cycling.<br />
The post Brendan Gallagher: Are today&rsquo;s players fit? Not in my book appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-are-todays-players-fit-not-in-my-book/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-are-todays-players-fit-not-in-my-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop moves up to take charge at Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXETER Chiefs have promoted Oli Bishop to women&rsquo;s head coach following Steve Salvin&rsquo;s departure in July. Bishop was Salvin&rsquo;s assistant coach last season as Chiefs finished third in the Premiership Women&rsquo;s Rugby before they lost to eventual champions Saracens in the semi-final. Salvin has become forwards coach for Wales women after filling the role on [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bishop moves up to take charge at Chiefs appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bishop-moves-up-to-take-charge-at-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bishop-moves-up-to-take-charge-at-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baxter tells his squad: Hard work will pay off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs Centre switch: Dallas McLeod, left, and Len Ikitau Chiefs in command: Clockwise from left: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Tom Hooper, Henry Slade and Stephen Varney PICTURES: Getty Images EXETER sprung from one off the bottom to runners-up in one [&hellip;]<br />
The post Baxter tells his squad: Hard work will pay off appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/baxter-tells-his-squad-hard-work-will-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/baxter-tells-his-squad-hard-work-will-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badlands! Another US team bites dust]]></title><description><![CDATA[YET another club has vanished from the Here-Today-Gone-Tomorrow League of US rugby, its disappearance widely ignored by Americans rather more concerned about the fallout from Donald Trump&rsquo;s volcanic regime. In the grand scheme of all things MAGA, the collapse of Anthem RC, as in Rugby Carolina, is too insignificant for anyone across the pond to [&hellip;]<br />
The post Badlands! Another US team bites dust appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/badlands-another-us-team-bites-dust/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/badlands-another-us-team-bites-dust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWJ glad to be back]]></title><description><![CDATA[OSPREYS have confirmed the return of former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a director. The 40-year-old has become a board member at the Swansea-based team with immediate effect. Jones said: &ldquo;I have an understanding of the challenges facing rugby in Wales and the Ospreys. Equally, I can see the plans around the region, the [&hellip;]<br />
The post AWJ glad to be back appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/awj-glad-to-be-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/awj-glad-to-be-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are today’s players fit? Not in my book]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFTER watching a summer brim-full of elite sport, I am yet again wondering how fit professional rugby players really are. I should mention in passing a lifelong suspicion that rugby rather pulls the wool over our eyes when it comes to fitness levels. For me, the proof of the pudding is that you can still [&hellip;]<br />
The post Are today&rsquo;s players fit? Not in my book appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/are-todays-players-fit-not-in-my-book/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/are-todays-players-fit-not-in-my-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Stars XV: Coventry – David Duckham leads Cov dynamos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher picks his all-time Coventry XV, featuring club legends including David Duckham and Danny Grewcock.<br />
The post All Stars XV: Coventry &ndash;&nbsp;David Duckham leads Cov dynamos appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-stars-xv-coventry-david-duckham-leads-cov-dynamos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-stars-xv-coventry-david-duckham-leads-cov-dynamos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A compelling series]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE excitement surrounding South Africa&rsquo;s series against New Zealand shows exactly what international rugby has been missing. We constantly hear about new competitions, complicated structures and administrators trying to manufacture jeopardy, yet sometimes the answer is staring rugby in the face: get the best teams playing meaningful Test series. A four-match Springboks-All Blacks battle feels [&hellip;]<br />
The post A compelling series appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/a-compelling-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/a-compelling-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur drop goal gives Hull FC win over Catalans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Arthur scores a drop goal in the final five minutes to give Hull FC a dramatic comeback win over former coach John Cartwright and Catalans Dragons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/arthur-drop-goal-gives-hull-fc-win-over-catalans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/arthur-drop-goal-gives-hull-fc-win-over-catalans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull KR's top-four hopes hit by loss to Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull KR's hopes of a top-four finish in Super League are damaged by a loss to Toulouse, their second successive home defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-krs-top-four-hopes-hit-by-loss-to-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-krs-top-four-hopes-hit-by-loss-to-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Helens beat Castleford despite Hastings dismissal]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Helens beat Castleford Tigers to boost their faint Super League play-off hopes - despite Jackson Hastings' needless red card.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-beat-castleford-despite-hastings-dismissal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-beat-castleford-despite-hastings-dismissal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan score 11 tries in victory against St Helens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wigan Warriors convincingly beat neighbours St Helens to make it 10 wins out of 10 in the Women's Super League this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-score-11-tries-in-victory-against-st-helens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-score-11-tries-in-victory-against-st-helens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester sign Tonga hooker Moli]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prem Rugby side Leicester Tigers sign New Zealand-born Tonga international hooker Sam Moli.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leicester-sign-tonga-hooker-moli/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leicester-sign-tonga-hooker-moli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High court allows rugby brain injury case to go on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cases of hundreds of players in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal battle allowed to continue after High Court ruling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/high-court-allows-rugby-brain-injury-case-to-go-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/high-court-allows-rugby-brain-injury-case-to-go-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales great Jones returns to Ospreys as a director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ospreys confirm former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-great-jones-returns-to-ospreys-as-a-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-great-jones-returns-to-ospreys-as-a-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers head coach Carr leaves for 'personal reasons']]></title><description><![CDATA[Castleford Tigers head coach Ryan Carr leaves the club for "personal reasons".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tigers-head-coach-carr-leaves-for-personal-reasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tigers-head-coach-carr-leaves-for-personal-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter lock Zambonin to miss start of new season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs' Italy international lock Andrea Zambonin is set to be out until the end of November following shoulder surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exeter-lock-zambonin-to-miss-start-of-new-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exeter-lock-zambonin-to-miss-start-of-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/borderline-personality-disorder-is-my-superpower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/borderline-personality-disorder-is-my-superpower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC full-back Moy extends deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC full-back Logan Moy extends his contract through to the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-full-back-moy-extends-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-full-back-moy-extends-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pangai Jnr and Lewis dropped by Hull KR after bans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull KR head coach Willie Peters drops Tevita Pangai Junior and Mikey Lewis for Saturday's clash with Toulouse Olympique following their latest bans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pangai-jnr-and-lewis-dropped-by-hull-kr-after-bans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pangai-jnr-and-lewis-dropped-by-hull-kr-after-bans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-World Cup, South Africa’s Betting Market Shifts From Acquisition to Retention]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA World Cup delivered another huge moment for the betting industry, but for operators the bigger test may be what happens after the final whistle. The expanded 2026 tournament generated exceptional betting activity, with attention now turning to whether operators can retain customers who signed up or became more active during the World Cup. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Post-World Cup, South Africa&rsquo;s Betting Market Shifts From Acquisition to Retention appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/post-world-cup-south-africas-betting-market-shifts-from-acquisition-to-retention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/post-world-cup-south-africas-betting-market-shifts-from-acquisition-to-retention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs women promote Bishop to head coach role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premiership Women's Rugby side Exeter Chiefs appoint assistant Oli Bishop as head coach to replace Steve Salvin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exeter-chiefs-women-promote-bishop-to-head-coach-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exeter-chiefs-women-promote-bishop-to-head-coach-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six South African Casino Brands Tipped for 2026 Hold Strong Into Q3]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the start of 2026, SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za identified a group of gambling brands it expected to stand out in the South African market over the course of the year. With Q3 now underway, six of those operators remain firmly on the site&rsquo;s radar: 10bet, Hollywoodbets, YesPlay, ZARbet, Pantherbet, Lucky Fish, SuperSportBet and EasyBet. The original selections [&hellip;]<br />
The post Six South African Casino Brands Tipped for 2026 Hold Strong Into Q3 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/six-south-african-casino-brands-tipped-for-2026-hold-strong-into-q3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/six-south-african-casino-brands-tipped-for-2026-hold-strong-into-q3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales appoint Leicester's Davies as kicking coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Davies joins Steve Tandy's Wales management team as kicking coach after leaving Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-appoint-leicesters-davies-as-kicking-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-appoint-leicesters-davies-as-kicking-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia boss Walters appointed Saints head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Walters will leave Australia after next month's Rugby League World Cup to take up a three-year deal with St Helens in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/australia-boss-walters-appointed-saints-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/australia-boss-walters-appointed-saints-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An action-revenge thriller steeped in mythology, starring Dev Patel]]></title><description><![CDATA[One small ember can burn down everything. Dev Patel&rsquo;s thriller steeped in mythology]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/an-action-revenge-thriller-steeped-in-mythology-starring-dev-patel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/an-action-revenge-thriller-steeped-in-mythology-starring-dev-patel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leigh's McNamara and Brand join Castleford on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castleford Tigers land Ben McNamara and Keanan Brand on loan from Leigh Leopards for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leighs-mcnamara-and-brand-join-castleford-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leighs-mcnamara-and-brand-join-castleford-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bundesliga Title Prediction: Who Will Finish at the Top?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bundesliga title race is one of the most exciting competitions in European football, combining attacking football, passionate fan bases, and clubs with very different tactical identities. While some teams begin each campaign as obvious favorites, the long season can create plenty of unexpected twists. Predicting who will finish at the top of the Bundesliga [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bundesliga Title Prediction: Who Will Finish at the Top? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bundesliga-title-prediction-who-will-finish-at-the-top/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bundesliga-title-prediction-who-will-finish-at-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prop Guler boosts Wakefield with early arrival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wakefield Trinity bring forward the arrival of prop Emre Guler to enable him to feature in this season's Super League run-in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prop-guler-boosts-wakefield-with-early-arrival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prop-guler-boosts-wakefield-with-early-arrival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-sports-minister-meets-wru-after-fans-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-sports-minister-meets-wru-after-fans-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiff sign Leicester lock Manz on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiff strengthen pack ahead of 2026-27 season by signing Leicester lock Tom Manz on loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cardiff-sign-leicester-lock-manz-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cardiff-sign-leicester-lock-manz-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PREM Rugby ticket prices put fan costs back in the spotlight ahead of new season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of the new PREM Rugby season may still be several weeks away, but supporters are already being given plenty to think about &ndash; and not all of it concerns what will happen on the pitch.&nbsp; Ticket prices for the 2026-27 campaign have put the cost of watching English club rugby back under the [&hellip;]<br />
The post PREM Rugby ticket prices put fan costs back in the spotlight ahead of new season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-rugby-ticket-prices-put-fan-costs-back-in-the-spotlight-ahead-of-new-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-rugby-ticket-prices-put-fan-costs-back-in-the-spotlight-ahead-of-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby Betting Tips for the New Nations Championship Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugby betting tips are most useful when they explain more than which team is expected to win. A worthwhile tip should identify the important match factors, connect them to an appropriate market and assess whether the available odds reflect the real level of uncertainty. That process has become particularly relevant in 2026. The inaugural Nations [&hellip;]<br />
The post Rugby Betting Tips for the New Nations Championship Era appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-betting-tips-for-the-new-nations-championship-era/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-betting-tips-for-the-new-nations-championship-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur eyeing League Leaders' Shield photo finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Arthur believes Leeds's two upcoming away games will provide the ideal tune-up for a potential League Leaders' Shield shootout with Wigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/arthur-eyeing-league-leaders-shield-photo-finish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/arthur-eyeing-league-leaders-shield-photo-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington close gap at top with win at Hull KR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves close the gap at the top of Super League with victory at Hull KR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-close-gap-at-top-with-win-at-hull-kr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-close-gap-at-top-with-win-at-hull-kr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-great-tui-joins-trailfinders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-great-tui-joins-trailfinders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams scores in Warrington's victory at Hull KR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain George Williams scores one of Warrington's six tries in their Super League victory against reigning champions Hull KR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/williams-scores-in-warringtons-victory-at-hull-kr/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/williams-scores-in-warringtons-victory-at-hull-kr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield sign Catalans forward Lipowicz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wakefield Trinity sign Catalans Dragons second-rower Zac Lipowicz on a deal until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-sign-catalans-forward-lipowicz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-sign-catalans-forward-lipowicz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradford 'driven' by not wanting to finish bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford Bulls head coach Kurt Haggerty has said his injury-hit side can not feel sorry for themselves as they look to avoid finishing bottom of Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-driven-by-not-wanting-to-finish-bottom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-driven-by-not-wanting-to-finish-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forward Ashworth joins Leigh from Castleford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Ashworth joins Leigh Leopards from Castleford Tigers with Lazarus Vaalepu moving on loan the other way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/forward-ashworth-joins-leigh-from-castleford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/forward-ashworth-joins-leigh-from-castleford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-uncertain-over-future-after-quins-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-uncertain-over-future-after-quins-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How has the dry weather affected rugby clubs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport examines how the drought conditions in England have affected rugby clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-has-the-dry-weather-affected-rugby-clubs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-has-the-dry-weather-affected-rugby-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC sign veteran Leigh forward Liu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC sign veteran Leigh forward Isaac Liu on a one-year deal for the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-sign-veteran-leigh-forward-liu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-sign-veteran-leigh-forward-liu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knowles has top-flight ambition for Cornish Pirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV presenter Nick Knowles believes Cornish Pirates are capable of making the Prem after investing in the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/knowles-has-top-flight-ambition-for-cornish-pirates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/knowles-has-top-flight-ambition-for-cornish-pirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[York bring in hooker Doyle after Wakefield exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[York Knights sign former Wakefield Trinity hooker Thomas Doyle on a deal until the end of the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/york-bring-in-hooker-doyle-after-wakefield-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/york-bring-in-hooker-doyle-after-wakefield-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Helens beat Wakefield to boost play-off chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as St Helens give their hopes of making the Super League play-offs a welcome boost by humbling Wakefield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-beat-wakefield-to-boost-play-off-chances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-beat-wakefield-to-boost-play-off-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castleford edge out Hull FC in low-scoring affair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Castleford Tigers edge out Hull FC in a low-scoring Super League affair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-edge-out-hull-fc-in-low-scoring-affair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-edge-out-hull-fc-in-low-scoring-affair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/is-all-blacks-tour-of-south-africa-a-new-chapter-for-rugby-union/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/is-all-blacks-tour-of-south-africa-a-new-chapter-for-rugby-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Wales and Cardiff centre Halaholo retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo has ended his professional rugby career after 'a series of niggling injuries'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ex-wales-and-cardiff-centre-halaholo-retires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ex-wales-and-cardiff-centre-halaholo-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield continue winning run against Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Huddersfield Giants overcome Toulouse Olympique 26-10 to move off the bottom of the Super League table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-continue-winning-run-against-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-continue-winning-run-against-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan crush Bradford to go joint top of table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Wigan Warriors put on a six-try performance to seal an emphatic 34-6 victory over Bradford Bulls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-crush-bradford-to-go-joint-top-of-table/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-crush-bradford-to-go-joint-top-of-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFU postpones start of the community game season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision follows weeks of dry weather across England, with concerns over player welfare and the condition of pitches forcing the RFU to push back competitive fixtures.<br />
The post RFU postpones start of the community game season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rfu-postpones-start-of-the-community-game-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rfu-postpones-start-of-the-community-game-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Davies: WRU board must go now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies has backed growing calls for change at the Welsh Rugby Union, urging the organisation to appoint an interim board and set a new course for the game.<br />
The post Jonathan Davies: WRU board must go now appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jonathan-davies-wru-board-must-go-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jonathan-davies-wru-board-must-go-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start of season delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON President of the RFU, Sir Bill Beaumont, said: &ldquo;We know this decision will be disappointing for the clubs, schools and colleges, players, volunteers and fans looking forward to the start of the season, and we do not underestimate the impact it will have across the game. President: Bill Beaumont THE RFU has [&hellip;]<br />
The post Start of season delayed appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/start-of-season-delayed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/start-of-season-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Barrington: George Martin and Alife Barbeary will power Saracens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Saracens prop Richard Barrington, below, talks to Ben Jaycock about his move into coaching, the next generation of front row talent, a new era at Saracens and why he expects one of the most competitive Premiership seasons in years.<br />
The post Richard Barrington: George Martin and Alife Barbeary will power Saracens appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/richard-barrington-george-martin-and-alife-barbeary-will-power-saracens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/richard-barrington-george-martin-and-alife-barbeary-will-power-saracens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem review: Champions Cup is the one Johann van Graan wants to add to his collection at Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bath.<br />
The post Prem review: Champions Cup is the one Johann van Graan wants to add to his collection at Bath appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-champions-cup-is-the-one-johann-van-graan-wants-to-add-to-his-collection-at-bath/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-champions-cup-is-the-one-johann-van-graan-wants-to-add-to-his-collection-at-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Hewett: It’s too quiet! The decline of the supercoach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Hewett asks whether rugby is losing something as the era of globe-trotting supercoaches gives way to a new generation of homegrown head coaches.<br />
The post Chris Hewett: It&rsquo;s too quiet! The decline of the supercoach appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-its-too-quiet-the-decline-of-the-supercoach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-its-too-quiet-the-decline-of-the-supercoach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welfare concerns delay big kick-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[&gt;Continued from front at the RFU, I would like to thank all those who have shared their views and contributed to discussions in recent days. Player welfare and readiness have been central to our thinking throughout, alongside our desire to give the season the best possible opportunity to begin on a fair and consistent footing [&hellip;]<br />
The post Welfare concerns delay big kick-off appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/welfare-concerns-delay-big-kick-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/welfare-concerns-delay-big-kick-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We should be in the mix, 100 per cent, says Lucock]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK LEEDS Tykes head coach Pete Lucock believes his side should be pushing firmly into National One&rsquo;s top-five picture this season after transforming their form during the second half of last term. The newly-promoted Yorkshire outfit endured a difficult opening to the campaign but grew into the season, finishing ninth, and Lucock feels [&hellip;]<br />
The post We should be in the mix, 100 per cent, says Lucock appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-should-be-in-the-mix-100-per-cent-says-lucock/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-should-be-in-the-mix-100-per-cent-says-lucock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We need new cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLUB rugby in England desperately needs a cup competition, similar to the Challenge Cup in Rugby League. The Prem Rugby Cup simply doesn&rsquo;t cut it as an attractive option for fans, nor did the Championship Cup in the second tier. Getting rid of the old Tetley&rsquo;s Bitter Cup was a terrible decision. Martin Brooks ... [&hellip;]<br />
The post We need new cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-need-new-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-need-new-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors stand loud and proud]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Stars XV: Worcester WHAT would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody playing in their pomp? Brendan Gallagher continues his occasional series doing precisely that. Having knocked off the 10 Premiership teams last summer he now spreads his wings. Selection is weighted heavily [&hellip;]<br />
The post Warriors stand loud and proud appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warriors-stand-loud-and-proud/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warriors-stand-loud-and-proud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set up a charity to help players]]></title><description><![CDATA[PAUL Rees&rsquo;s article in last week&rsquo;s TRP about the concussion-related legal claims made by former players against ruling bodies struck a number of chords with me. He starts with the fundamental &ndash; and indisputable &ndash; point that the one guaranteed beneficiary of any lawsuit is the legal profession. Not a reason in itself, of course, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Set up a charity to help players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/set-up-a-charity-to-help-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/set-up-a-charity-to-help-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Bulls launch plans for ‘hotbed’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A NEW era in rugby has been launched in the North East after Newcastle Red Bulls teamed up with grassroots players to train and retain talent in the region. &#9632;By IAN LAMMING Darlington Mowden Park and Newcastle have joined forces with an ambitious vision to boost player development and make the North East a hotbed [&hellip;]<br />
The post Red Bulls launch plans for &lsquo;hotbed&rsquo; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/red-bulls-launch-plans-for-hotbed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/red-bulls-launch-plans-for-hotbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Jackson: All Blacks great Beauden Barrett is hanging on for his final hurrah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Jackson examines Beauden Barrett&rsquo;s fight to secure a place at next year&rsquo;s World Cup as the All Blacks great faces competition.<br />
The post Peter Jackson: All Blacks great Beauden Barrett is hanging on for his final hurrah appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-all-blacks-great-beauden-barrett-is-hanging-on-for-his-final-hurrah/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-all-blacks-great-beauden-barrett-is-hanging-on-for-his-final-hurrah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: All Blacks need to defy history in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees looks ahead to the first Test in the South Africa vs New Zealand series, which starts next weekend.<br />
The post Paul Rees: All Blacks need to defy history in South Africa appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-all-blacks-need-to-defy-history-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-all-blacks-need-to-defy-history-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ospreys short on numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE summer scorches on throughout the Land of Song as if in tune with the blazing state of its national sport. The wonder of Wednesday&rsquo;s solar eclipse failed to muffle the latest shot in the uncivil Welsh rugby war. Ospreys, condemned alongside local rivals Scarlets to fight for their very existence, fired a shot at [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ospreys short on numbers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ospreys-short-on-numbers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ospreys-short-on-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nice get their act]]></title><description><![CDATA[JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Springbok women&rsquo;s star Jakkie Cilliers is heading for Toulon, becoming one of the few South African women to crack the lucrative overseas market. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m really excited, and it&rsquo;s quite a good, big step, but it&rsquo;s something that I really wanted to do for such a long time,&rdquo; the Bulls playmaker said. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Nice get their act appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nice-get-their-act/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nice-get-their-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls launch plans to make North East a ‘hotbed’ of rugby talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls and Darlington Mowden Park have joined forces to develop local players and create a stronger pathway for emerging talent across the North East.<br />
The post Newcastle Red Bulls launch plans to make North East a &lsquo;hotbed&rsquo; of rugby talent appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-red-bulls-launch-plans-to-make-north-east-a-hotbed-of-rugby-talent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-red-bulls-launch-plans-to-make-north-east-a-hotbed-of-rugby-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Gloucester lock Joe Joyce wants to make friends in The Shed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Joyce is targeting a top-four finish with Gloucester after returning to the Premiership, with the lock enthused by the club&rsquo;s new coaching set-up and summer recruitment.<br />
The post New Gloucester lock Joe Joyce wants to make friends in The Shed appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-gloucester-lock-joe-joyce-wants-to-make-friends-in-the-shed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-gloucester-lock-joe-joyce-wants-to-make-friends-in-the-shed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neumann called up for Wales’ new-look squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[WING Lisa Neumann returns for Wales in an extended 46-player training squad preparing for the WXV Series. The 32-year-old, who is unattached after leaving Harlequins in July, missed most of the Six Nations after injuring her hamstring in the opening game against Scotland. Head coach Sean Lynn has named 14 uncapped players as preparations begin [&hellip;]<br />
The post Neumann called up for Wales&rsquo; new-look squad appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-called-up-for-wales-new-look-squad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-called-up-for-wales-new-look-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neil de Kock: All Blacks getting in the mood to take on the Springboks challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil de Kock believes the All Blacks are finding their rhythm ahead of their mouth-watering series against South Africa, but expects the Springboks to use their set-piece strength to gain the upper hand.<br />
The post Neil de Kock: All Blacks getting in the mood to take on the Springboks challenge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neil-de-kock-all-blacks-getting-in-the-mood-to-take-on-the-springboks-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neil-de-kock-all-blacks-getting-in-the-mood-to-take-on-the-springboks-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National League 1 Ins and Outs – Plymouth Albion are ready to take on all-comers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the National League 1 season where Plymouth Albion have been recruiting well but will face no shortage of competition.<br />
The post National League 1 Ins and Outs &ndash; Plymouth Albion are ready to take on all-comers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/national-league-1-ins-and-outs-plymouth-albion-are-ready-to-take-on-all-comers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/national-league-1-ins-and-outs-plymouth-albion-are-ready-to-take-on-all-comers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life in Rugby: Emma Swords – I love the sport which has given me so much]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Swords, the former Saracens, Harlequins, Trailfinders and Ireland scrum-half, reflects on her life in rugby.<br />
The post My Life in Rugby: Emma Swords &ndash; I love the sport which has given me so much appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-emma-swords-i-love-the-sport-which-has-given-me-so-much/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-emma-swords-i-love-the-sport-which-has-given-me-so-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell: WXV will be World Cup audition]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOHN Mitchell has challenged his Red Roses to treat the new WXV Global Series as an early audition for the 2029 World Cup as England begin plotting the next phase of their development. &#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK The world champions will face Australia, Canada and New Zealand at home before travelling to Canada and the United [&hellip;]<br />
The post Mitchell: WXV will be World Cup audition appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mitchell-wxv-will-be-world-cup-audition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mitchell-wxv-will-be-world-cup-audition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Le Bourgeois: After defeat in last year’s final, we’re determined to go one better this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedford Blues centre Michael Le Bourgeois is determined to turn last season&rsquo;s Champ Rugby final heartbreak into motivation as Bedford target another shot at glory.<br />
The post Michael Le Bourgeois: After defeat in last year&rsquo;s final, we&rsquo;re determined to go one better this year appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/michael-le-bourgeois-after-defeat-in-last-years-final-were-determined-to-go-one-better-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/michael-le-bourgeois-after-defeat-in-last-years-final-were-determined-to-go-one-better-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mel Smith joins the comic First XV]]></title><description><![CDATA[WE seem to have unearthed an unsuspected sociological and sporting themes concerning world-class comic talents with a backstory of skippering their school&rsquo;s First XV before they headed to Oxbridge. Who would have guessed? A couple of weeks ago, we added the late Bill Oddie to the list, the guiding light of the Goodies, having skippered [&hellip;]<br />
The post Mel Smith joins the comic First XV appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mel-smith-joins-the-comic-first-xv/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mel-smith-joins-the-comic-first-xv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[martin and arbeary ill power aracens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Saracens prop Richard Barrington, below, talks to Ben Jaycock about his move into coaching, the next generation of front row talent, a new era at Saracens and why he expects one of the most competitive Premiership seasons in years Great signing: Alfie Barbeary scoring for Bath PICTURES: Getty Images Q: What are you doing [&hellip;]<br />
The post martin and arbeary ill power aracens appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/martin-and-arbeary-ill-power-aracens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/martin-and-arbeary-ill-power-aracens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marmion predicts big things]]></title><description><![CDATA[KIERAN Marmion is adamant Bristol Bears have enough growl and grunt to make a title bid this season despite the club taking a relative back seat in the transfer market. &#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD Director of rugby Pat Lam has shown huge confidence in the squad which just missed out on the Premiership play-offs last time [&hellip;]<br />
The post Marmion predicts big things appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/marmion-predicts-big-things/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/marmion-predicts-big-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malcolm returns as captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTLAND INTERIM head coach Dave Butcher has named a 32-player squad for the upcoming WXV series, which features four uncapped players &ndash; Glasgow Warriors trio Imogen Spence, Ceitidh Ainsworth and Nicole Flynn, and Exeter Chiefs wing Katie Buchanan. Rachel Malcolm returns to captain the side after missing the last three games of this year&rsquo;s Six [&hellip;]<br />
The post Malcolm returns as captain appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/malcolm-returns-as-captain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/malcolm-returns-as-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longstaff agrees to new deal with Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[SALE Sharks hooker Alfie Longstaff has signed a new deal to remain with the Prem club until 2029. The 20-year-old joined the club&rsquo;s academy during the 2024-25 season and went on to make his senior debut during that season. He had a breakthrough campaign last year, making 11 first team appearances and featured in four [&hellip;]<br />
The post Longstaff agrees to new deal with Sharks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/longstaff-agrees-to-new-deal-with-sharks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/longstaff-agrees-to-new-deal-with-sharks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KWAMEBEKOE]]></title><description><![CDATA[YOUNG GUNS LEICESTER TIGERS &amp; ENGLAND U18 LOCK Leicester second row Kwame Bekoe says a first victory in an England shirt is his proudest moment so far as he looks to build on an increasingly influential role within the age-grade set-up. The powerful lock, who is currently on tour in South Africa, had made five [&hellip;]<br />
The post KWAMEBEKOE appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kwamebekoe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kwamebekoe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kieran Marmion predicts big things for Bristol Bears next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kieran Marmion believes Bristol Bears can challenge for the Premiership title after injuries hampered their campaign last season, with the scrum-half backing Pat Lam&rsquo;s squad to push into the play-offs.<br />
The post Kieran Marmion predicts big things for Bristol Bears next season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kieran-marmion-predicts-big-things-for-bristol-bears-next-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kieran-marmion-predicts-big-things-for-bristol-bears-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior Boks are class apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa U18...68 England U18............40 nBy BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND ended the series in South Africa with a hard-fought defeat to their hosts. In a thrilling high scoring contest, South Africa&rsquo;s power up front and set piece platform proved the difference between the sides who both produced fine attacking rugby. Jonathan Pendlebury&rsquo;s side had secured back-to-back [&hellip;]<br />
The post Junior Boks are class apart appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/junior-boks-are-class-apart/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/junior-boks-are-class-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyce: I want to make friends in The Shed]]></title><description><![CDATA[By GARY FITZGERALD JOE Joyce hopes the loud and boisterous &lsquo;Shed&rsquo; will be singing about his ball-carrying and lineout skills rather than how &ldquo;skinny&rdquo; his legs are when he starts out on a new challenge in the West Country. Back in the Premiership after a three-year spell playing for Connacht and tracing some ancestors, the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Joyce: I want to make friends in The Shed appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joyce-i-want-to-make-friends-in-the-shed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joyce-i-want-to-make-friends-in-the-shed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joining Camborne was a ‘no-brainer’ – Honey]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRASER Honey revealed the opportunity to return home and help Camborne tackle National One was a &ldquo;no-brainer&rdquo; after bringing his three-year spell away from Cornwall to an end. By BEN JAYCOCK The experienced flyhalf spent two seasons with Rams before stepping up to the Championship with London Scottish last term, but the demands of travelling [&hellip;]<br />
The post Joining Camborne was a &lsquo;no-brainer&rsquo; &ndash; Honey appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joining-camborne-was-a-no-brainer-honey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joining-camborne-was-a-no-brainer-honey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Mitchell: WXV Global Series will be a World Cup audition for Red Roses]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Mitchell has challenged England to use the new WXV Global Series as an early audition for the 2029 World Cup, with the Red Roses set for a demanding block of Tests and travel.<br />
The post John Mitchell: WXV Global Series will be a World Cup audition for Red Roses appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/john-mitchell-wxv-global-series-will-be-a-world-cup-audition-for-red-roses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/john-mitchell-wxv-global-series-will-be-a-world-cup-audition-for-red-roses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennings returns to the game at Preston]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By MICHAEL GREGORY FORMER Sale Sharks centre Mark Jennings has joined Preston Grasshoppers. Jennings arrives at Lightfoot Green with a wealth of top-level experience, having made almost 100 appearances for Sale and represented England through the age grades to U20 level. Jennings reunites with new player-coach Matt Sturgess, with the pair having previously played together [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jennings returns to the game at Preston appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jennings-returns-to-the-game-at-preston/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jennings-returns-to-the-game-at-preston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s too quiet! The decline of the supercoach]]></title><description><![CDATA[R EMEMBER the age You know the type: a well-thumbed passport in the breast pocket, a strategy document of the supercoach in the cabin bag, a tactical whiteboard stowed away in the hold and a carbon footprint the size of a small island with a salary to match. These people were once more sought-after than [&hellip;]<br />
The post It&rsquo;s too quiet! The decline of the supercoach appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-too-quiet-the-decline-of-the-supercoach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-too-quiet-the-decline-of-the-supercoach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s time to clear up the breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONE of rugby union&rsquo;s biggest barriers to attracting a new audience is the complexity of the ruck. For those who have never played the game, it can feel completely alien. Too often, viewers watch a breakdown, hear the referee&rsquo;s whistle and have little idea why a penalty has been awarded. Was the tackler not releasing, [&hellip;]<br />
The post It&rsquo;s time to clear up the breakdown appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-time-to-clear-up-the-breakdown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-time-to-clear-up-the-breakdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I love the sport which has given me so much]]></title><description><![CDATA[SECURING back-to-back Premier 15s with Saracens in 2017/18 and 18/19 is still the moment that stands above everything else in my career. Being on the pitch when the final whistle went, turning around and being able to hug some of my best mates like Zoe Harrison and Hannah Botterman, that is difficult to beat. You [&hellip;]<br />
The post I love the sport which has given me so much appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/i-love-the-sport-which-has-given-me-so-much/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/i-love-the-sport-which-has-given-me-so-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How we’ll miss Smith’s brilliant sporting mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Starring role: Brian Smith playing for Ireland in 1990 Five Nations PICTURE: Getty Images WHERE do we begin with Brian Smith, one of rugby&rsquo;s quiet high achievers, who died in Australia last week at the soul-destroyingly early age of 59? We might start with the fact that he won amateur-era Test [&hellip;]<br />
The post How we&rsquo;ll miss Smith&rsquo;s brilliant sporting mind appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-well-miss-smiths-brilliant-sporting-mind/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-well-miss-smiths-brilliant-sporting-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry steps up as defence coach at Northampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[New role: Jim Henry NORTHAMPTON Saints have promoted Jim Henry to the role of defence coach, replacing Lee Radford who left the Prem champions at the end of last season to take up the same role with Scotland. Henry, who joined Saints as forwards transition coach from Loughborough ahead of the 2022-23 season, said: &ldquo;This [&hellip;]<br />
The post Henry steps up as defence coach at Northampton appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/henry-steps-up-as-defence-coach-at-northampton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/henry-steps-up-as-defence-coach-at-northampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henderson to miss start of season after hip surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[ULSTER captain Iain Henderson will miss the start of the new season following hip surgery. The 34-year-old missed the end of last season &ndash; including the Challenge Cup final defeat to Montpellier &ndash; after receiving a three-game suspension for a red card against Stormers. Ulster head coach Richie Murphy will also be without Bryn Ward [&hellip;]<br />
The post Henderson to miss start of season after hip surgery appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/henderson-to-miss-start-of-season-after-hip-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/henderson-to-miss-start-of-season-after-hip-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help players make the right decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every player makes decisions on the pitch, but some must make bigger tactical calls about how and where to play. Use these six steps to give them clarity and confidence. Give decision-makers clear roles No matter how experienced players are, they need a clear understanding of their responsibilities. Identify the key decision-makers at the lineout, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Help players make the right decisions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/help-players-make-the-right-decisions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/help-players-make-the-right-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton hat-trick enough for Oundle]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK Working hard: Ellis Jones on the attack for Rams PICTURE: Paul Clark NATIONAL One newcomers Bury St Edmunds narrowly lost 38-36 to big spending National Two East&rsquo;s Oundle in a pre-season warm-up played on Shelford&rsquo;s 4G pitch due to drought. Samir Kharbouch and George Loose crossed for Bury before Oundle surged into [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hamilton hat-trick enough for Oundle appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hamilton-hat-trick-enough-for-oundle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hamilton-hat-trick-enough-for-oundle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall extends his Saracens contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[SARACENS&rsquo; England &lsquo;A&rsquo; centre Angus Hall has signed a contract extension. The 20-year-old, who came through the club&rsquo;s academy, made three Prem appearances last season as well as playing once in the Champions Cup and three times in the Prem Cup. He featured against Spain and an All Blacks XV for England&rsquo;s &lsquo;A&rsquo; side in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hall extends his Saracens contract appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hall-extends-his-saracens-contract/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hall-extends-his-saracens-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greatest team ever? The 1996 All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE greatest team I ever saw? It&rsquo;s the perennial question thrown at lucky hounds like me who have been paid over the decades to report on rugby around the globe. My esteemed colleague Chris Hewett always unhesitatingly nominates the 2015 New Zealand World Cup-winning squad with the likes of Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Conrad Smith, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Greatest team ever? The 1996 All Blacks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/greatest-team-ever-the-1996-all-blacks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/greatest-team-ever-the-1996-all-blacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester rule out Villa plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLOUCESTER have shelved plans to again stage next season&rsquo;s Prem match against Leicester Tigers at Villa Park. The club&rsquo;s home Slater Cup fixture was taken to Premier League side Aston Villa for the first time last season and drew an attendance of 24,298 as the Tigers won 36-17. But Gloucester will play next season&rsquo;s game [&hellip;]<br />
The post Gloucester rule out Villa plan appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gloucester-rule-out-villa-plan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gloucester-rule-out-villa-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Front row leads way as Wallabies run riot]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK Australia ......................... 56pts Japan ................................17pts Tries: Nasser 7, Tupou 17, 39; Bell 51, De Lutiis 58, Cale 73, Wilson 75, Paenga-Amosa 81 Conversions: Lonergan 8, 18, 40, 52, 60; Donaldson 74, 76, 82 Tries: Hockings 12, Saito 26, Riley 34 Conversion: Matsunaga 27 AUSTRALIA produced a devastating second-half display to complete a [&hellip;]<br />
The post Front row leads way as Wallabies run riot appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/front-row-leads-way-as-wallabies-run-riot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/front-row-leads-way-as-wallabies-run-riot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraser Honey: Joining Camborne was a ‘no-brainer’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fraser Honey is relishing a return to Cornwall with Camborne after ending his long-distance commute and helping the club prepare for life in National One.<br />
The post Fraser Honey: Joining Camborne was a &lsquo;no-brainer&rsquo; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fraser-honey-joining-camborne-was-a-no-brainer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fraser-honey-joining-camborne-was-a-no-brainer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraser Dingwall takes the armband at Prem champions Northampton Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fraser Dingwall has been named Northampton Saints captain for the new season, with Phil Dowson backing the England centre to lead the Premiership champions into their next chapter.<br />
The post Fraser Dingwall takes the armband at Prem champions Northampton Saints appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fraser-dingwall-takes-the-armband-at-prem-champions-northampton-saints/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fraser-dingwall-takes-the-armband-at-prem-champions-northampton-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five awarded first England deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[nBy BEN JAYCOCK New look: Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson have all been awarded central contracts by Borthwick STEVE Borthwick has reshaped England&rsquo;s centrally contracted group with five players earning enhanced deals for the first time just over a year out from the World Cup. Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex [&hellip;]<br />
The post Five awarded first England deals appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/five-awarded-first-england-deals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/five-awarded-first-england-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England shouldn’t ignore Lawrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power: Ollie Lawrence in England colours AWAY from Bedford, one thing I genuinely cannot get my head around is Ollie Lawrence not being in the England side. I just do not see how England have gone away from him. There may be things happening behind the scenes that we do not know about, and perhaps [&hellip;]<br />
The post England shouldn&rsquo;t ignore Lawrence appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-shouldnt-ignore-lawrence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-shouldnt-ignore-lawrence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight-try All Blacks tear Sharks to pieces]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK Sharks ................. 0pts New Zealand .. 54pts Tries: Fineanganofo 18, 53; McKenzie 23, Clarke 46, Barrett 60, Preston 62, Tavatavanawai 70, Darry 75 Conversions: Love 19, 24, 47, 54, 61, 63, 76 NEW Zealand made it two wins from two on their South African tour with an eight-try demolition job in Durban [&hellip;]<br />
The post Eight-try All Blacks tear Sharks to pieces appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eight-try-all-blacks-tear-sharks-to-pieces/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eight-try-all-blacks-tear-sharks-to-pieces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie focuses on the positives]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDDIE Jones insists Japan&rsquo;s chastening defeat could prove a valuable experience for his young side. He said: &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve played three good halves of rugby against Australia and we got blown away in the second half. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve got 10 blokes under 10 caps playing today. Sustaining that effort when you&rsquo;re not getting immediate reward is difficult [&hellip;]<br />
The post Eddie focuses on the positives appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eddie-focuses-on-the-positives/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eddie-focuses-on-the-positives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t give Ford a central contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;M puzzled by George Ford&rsquo;s continued inclusion as one of England&rsquo;s 25 centrally contracted players. He&rsquo;s still a high quality player no doubt, but having three fly-halves selected &ndash; along with Fin Smith and Marcus Smith &ndash; seems like overkill. Fin Smith deserves to be first choice, with Marcus on the bench, and the chances [&hellip;]<br />
The post Don&rsquo;t give Ford a central contract appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dont-give-ford-a-central-contract/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dont-give-ford-a-central-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djougang back on board]]></title><description><![CDATA[IRELAND IRELAND have welcomed back 57-cap prop Linda Djougang into their centrally contracted programme as Scott Bemand continues to build depth following a record-breaking Six Nations campaign. Djougang stepped away from the full-time programme last year to pursue her career outside rugby, but remained a player of national interest and started all five of Ireland&rsquo;s [&hellip;]<br />
The post Djougang back on board appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/djougang-back-on-board/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/djougang-back-on-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dingwall takes the armband at Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[PREM champions Northampton Saints have appointed Fraser Dingwall as club captain following George Furbank&rsquo;s move to Harlequins. By SAM JACKSON Dingwall, 27 &ndash; who joined Saints&rsquo; academy aged 13 and has made more than 150 senior appearances &ndash; becomes the club&rsquo;s 69th captain since their formation in 1880. &ldquo;When you look at the list of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Dingwall takes the armband at Saints appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dingwall-takes-the-armband-at-saints/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dingwall-takes-the-armband-at-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davies: Board must go]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORMER Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies has joined the call for the WRU board to step down. Welsh business leaders and local Swansea politicians &ndash; including Cardiff board member and Welsh businesswoman Hayley Parsons &ndash; have demanded chief executive Abi Tierney and the board resign. Welsh rugby&rsquo;s governing body recently confirmed its plans to cut the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Davies: Board must go appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/davies-board-must-go/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/davies-board-must-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell: Help players make the right decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell continues his new coaching series by examining how coaches can help players make clear, confident decisions and respond effectively to changing situations on the pitch.<br />
The post Dan Cottrell: Help players make the right decisions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-cottrell-help-players-make-the-right-decisions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-cottrell-help-players-make-the-right-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Bray and Oscar Talbot set the pace for England U18s on South African tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Pendlebury was encouraged by England U18s&rsquo; attacking display in South Africa but says discipline and game management must improve as players progress towards Under-20s and senior rugby.<br />
The post Charlie Bray and Oscar Talbot set the pace for England U18s on South African tour appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/charlie-bray-and-oscar-talbot-set-the-pace-for-england-u18s-on-south-african-tour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/charlie-bray-and-oscar-talbot-set-the-pace-for-england-u18s-on-south-african-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions Cup is wants to add to his the one van Graan collection at Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bath WHEN Johann van Graan arrived in Bath four years ago to take over as head of rugby, the prospect of the club reaching the semi-finals of the Champions Cup and making the Premiership play-offs was so remote as [&hellip;]<br />
The post Champions Cup is wants to add to his the one van Graan collection at Bath appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/champions-cup-is-wants-to-add-to-his-the-one-van-graan-collection-at-bath/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/champions-cup-is-wants-to-add-to-his-the-one-van-graan-collection-at-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catley on centre stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[CENTRE Will Catley scored two tries as England built on last week&rsquo;s win over Georgia with a brilliant seven-try victory over France on Tuesday. Jonathan Pendlebury&rsquo;s side laid the foundations with a dominant first-half display, repeatedly turning French mistakes into attacking opportunities and showing impressive pace and support play when space opened up. Their opening [&hellip;]<br />
The post Catley on centre stage appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catley-on-centre-stage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catley-on-centre-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burns to call time]]></title><description><![CDATA[FREDDIE Burns is to retire from rugby later this year. The 36-year-old fly-half, who is playing for Dinamo Bucuresti, represented Gloucester, Bath and Leicester &ndash; for whom he kicked the last-minute drop-goal to win the Premiership in 2022 &ndash; before stints at Highlanders in New Zealand, and Shoki Shuttles in Japan. &ldquo;As a child I [&hellip;]<br />
The post Burns to call time appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/burns-to-call-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/burns-to-call-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls overpowered by the men in black]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK Bulls ........................19pts Tries: Vermaak 41, Jacobs 53, Coetzee 72 Conversions: Bosch 42, 73 &#9632; tourists to force a turnover close to their own line. In the clear: Rieko Ioane breaks through to score and, right, star player Leroy Carter on the attack PICTURES: Alamy NEW Zealand completed their preparations for the four-Test [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bulls overpowered by the men in black appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bulls-overpowered-by-the-men-in-black/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bulls-overpowered-by-the-men-in-black/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls 19-50 New Zealand: Hosts overpowered by the men in black]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Rennie&rsquo;s side ran in eight tries in Pretoria, with Josh Moorby and Codie Taylor both scoring twice as the All Blacks produced another dominant display.<br />
The post Bulls 19-50 New Zealand: Hosts overpowered by the men in black appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bulls-19-50-new-zealand-hosts-overpowered-by-the-men-in-black/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bulls-19-50-new-zealand-hosts-overpowered-by-the-men-in-black/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher: Greatest team ever? The 1996 All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher makes the case for the often-overlooked 1996 All Blacks as the greatest team he has ever seen, 30 years on from their historic triumph in South Africa.<br />
The post Brendan Gallagher: Greatest team ever? The 1996 All Blacks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-greatest-team-ever-the-1996-all-blacks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-greatest-team-ever-the-1996-all-blacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bray and Talbot set pace for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[nBy BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND U18s head coach Jonathan Pendlebury believes his side&rsquo;s South African tour has provided invaluable preparation for the demands players could face later in their international careers. Despite ending the series with a high-scoring defeat to South Africa, Pendlebury was encouraged by an attack that produced almost 150 points across three games [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bray and Talbot set pace for England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bray-and-talbot-set-pace-for-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bray-and-talbot-set-pace-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath may stage final two matches in Reading]]></title><description><![CDATA[BATH have had talks about playing their final two home games of next season at Reading FC&rsquo;s Select Car Leasing Stadium. Bath confirmed they will play their final two home games of the Prem season away from the Recreation Ground to enable construction work to begin as part of a redevelopment. Reading owner Rob Couhig, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bath may stage final two matches in Reading appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bath-may-stage-final-two-matches-in-reading/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bath-may-stage-final-two-matches-in-reading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrett hanging on for his final hurrah]]></title><description><![CDATA[PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW WHEN it comes to elite fly-halves raging against the dying of the light, nobody set the bar as high as Johnny Sexton. For physical and mental endurance, he stands alone. By taking Dylan Thomas at his word about daring &lsquo;not to go gently into that good night&rsquo;, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Barrett hanging on for his final hurrah appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/barrett-hanging-on-for-his-final-hurrah/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/barrett-hanging-on-for-his-final-hurrah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWJ in line to be director at Ospreys]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXTRA NEWS FORMER Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is reportedly set to join the board of directors at his former club Ospreys. The 40-year-old made his Ospreys debut in 2005, a year after he broke through with Swansea RFC, and played a key role in the region winning three league titles and an Anglo-Welsh Cup. [&hellip;]<br />
The post AWJ in line to be director at Ospreys appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/awj-in-line-to-be-director-at-ospreys/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/awj-in-line-to-be-director-at-ospreys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia 56-17 Japan: Front row leads the way as Wallabies run riot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massimo De Lutiis marked his historic Test debut with a try as Australia overcame a spirited Japan before pulling away after the break to complete a series clean sweep.<br />
The post Australia 56-17 Japan: Front row leads the way as Wallabies run riot appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/australia-56-17-japan-front-row-leads-the-way-as-wallabies-run-riot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/australia-56-17-japan-front-row-leads-the-way-as-wallabies-run-riot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another blow for Rennie as Clarke ruled out of Test series]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By HARRY ROBINSON NEW Zealand have been rocked by another tour casualty as they prepare for the first Test against South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. Blues wing Caleb Clarke, 27, will fly home after rupturing a tendon in his shoulder against the Sharks which will require surgery. All Blacks head coach [&hellip;]<br />
The post Another blow for Rennie as Clarke ruled out of Test series appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/another-blow-for-rennie-as-clarke-ruled-out-of-test-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/another-blow-for-rennie-as-clarke-ruled-out-of-test-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amatosero following in famous footsteps]]></title><description><![CDATA[MILES Amatosero is what they call in the trade &lsquo;a big unit,&rsquo; so big that he can look the mountainous Will Skelton in the eye without requiring a step ladder. At 6ft 8in and almost 20 stone, the latest Wallaby lock tends to stand out in any crowd, except the one at Townsville for yesterday&rsquo;s [&hellip;]<br />
The post Amatosero following in famous footsteps appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/amatosero-following-in-famous-footsteps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/amatosero-following-in-famous-footsteps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Stars XV: Worcester Warriors – The legends standing loud and proud]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Chris Pennell and Andy Goode to Ollie Lawrence and Matt Kvesic, Brendan Gallagher picks his greatest All Stars-XV to pull on the Worcester Warriors shirt across the club&rsquo;s professional era.<br />
The post All Stars XV: Worcester Warriors &ndash;&nbsp;The legends standing loud and proud appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-stars-xv-worcester-warriors-the-legends-standing-loud-and-proud/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-stars-xv-worcester-warriors-the-legends-standing-loud-and-proud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Blacks need to defy history]]></title><description><![CDATA[PAUL REES LOOKS AHEAD TO THE FIRST TEST IN THE SOUTH AFRICA V NEW ZEALAND SERIES WHICH STARTS NEXT WEEKEND IT WILL get better. New Zealand&rsquo;s four-Test tour to South Africa &ndash; although the final one is being staged in the United States to stimulate interest there ahead of the 2031 World Cup and raise [&hellip;]<br />
The post All Blacks need to defy history appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-blacks-need-to-defy-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-blacks-need-to-defy-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Blacks getting in mood to take on the Bok challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEIL DE KOCK FORMER SARACENS AND SOUTH AFRICA SCRUM-HALF I&rsquo;M LOVING the feel of the Rugby&rsquo;s Greatest Rivalry series and the build-up games against South Africa&rsquo;s top provincial unions before the first Test match between the All Blacks and Springboks. Unlike the Stormers, who pushed the All Blacks close in Cape Town with the scores [&hellip;]<br />
The post All Blacks getting in mood to take on the Bok challenge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-blacks-getting-in-mood-to-take-on-the-bok-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-blacks-getting-in-mood-to-take-on-the-bok-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albion are ready to take on all-comers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the National 1 season where Plymouth have been recruiting well but will face no shortage of competition Birmingham Moseley IN: Joseph Greaves (AAC Rugby), Sammy Erskine (Exeter University), Oliver Read (Bath University), Ardal Yallop (Cambridge), Ethan Pearce-Cowley (Bridgnorth) OUT: None confirmed Joe Plunkett Bishop&rsquo;s Stortford IN: Joe Plunkett (Cambridge), James [&hellip;]<br />
The post Albion are ready to take on all-comers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/albion-are-ready-to-take-on-all-comers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/albion-are-ready-to-take-on-all-comers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After defeat in last year’s final, we’re determined to go one better this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[MICHAEL LE BOURGEOIS BEDFORD BLUES CENTRE Veteran: Dean Adamson is going into his 12th season with Bedford Blues PICTURES: Gimbo Photography WATCHING that Championship final back still hurts. We had a very good season last year and there was so much to be proud of, but when you get that close and fall at the [&hellip;]<br />
The post After defeat in last year&rsquo;s final, we&rsquo;re determined to go one better this year appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/after-defeat-in-last-years-final-were-determined-to-go-one-better-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/after-defeat-in-last-years-final-were-determined-to-go-one-better-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Hewett: How we’ll miss Brian Smith’s brilliant sporting mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Hewett pays tribute to Brian Smith, remembering a brilliant rugby mind who made his mark as both a player and coach.<br />
The post Chris Hewett: How we&rsquo;ll miss Brian Smith&rsquo;s brilliant sporting mind appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-how-well-miss-brian-smiths-brilliant-sporting-mind/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-how-well-miss-brian-smiths-brilliant-sporting-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints storm back to humble Wakefield in vital win]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Helens score 34 unanswered second-half points to thrash Wakefield Trinity at Belle Vue to keep their fading play-off hopes alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saints-storm-back-to-humble-wakefield-in-vital-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saints-storm-back-to-humble-wakefield-in-vital-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield off bottom with win over Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huddersfield Giants move off the bottom of Super League with a fourth win in a row following their victory over Toulouse Olympique.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-off-bottom-with-win-over-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-off-bottom-with-win-over-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan score six tries to hammer wasteful Bradford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wigan Warriors defeated Bradford Bulls 34-6 to remain second in the Super League, trailing Leeds only on points difference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-score-six-tries-to-hammer-wasteful-bradford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-score-six-tries-to-hammer-wasteful-bradford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds beat Saints &amp; Wigan thump York in Super Four]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds Rhinos beat St Helens and Wigan Warriors thump York Valkyrie in the Super Four, while Huddersfield Giants and Featherstone Rovers also win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-beat-saints-amp-wigan-thump-york-in-super-four/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-beat-saints-amp-wigan-thump-york-in-super-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Da Costa becomes Hull's third signing for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC sign French international hooker Alrix Da Costa to make him their third capture for the 2027 season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/da-costa-becomes-hulls-third-signing-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/da-costa-becomes-hulls-third-signing-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales great Jones set to join Ospreys board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ospreys are set to announce former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-great-jones-set-to-join-ospreys-board/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-great-jones-set-to-join-ospreys-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRU condemns abuse and doubles down on three-team plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) states there is no prospect of the game generating enough revenue to fund four professional teams beyond 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wru-condemns-abuse-and-doubles-down-on-three-team-plan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wru-condemns-abuse-and-doubles-down-on-three-team-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castleford shrug off coach problems to beat Hull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castleford Tigers put their coaching problems aside as they beat Hull FC at the MKM Stadium to record only their third Super League away win of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-shrug-off-coach-problems-to-beat-hull/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-shrug-off-coach-problems-to-beat-hull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davies calls for WRU board to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies calls for the Welsh Rugby Union board to step down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/davies-calls-for-wru-board-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/davies-calls-for-wru-board-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start of England's community rugby season postponed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rugby Football Union delays the start of the community rugby season because of concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions affecting much of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/start-of-englands-community-rugby-season-postponed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/start-of-englands-community-rugby-season-postponed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington ease past York to close gap on top spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves ease past York Knights 30-10 in Super League to close the gap to Leeds Rhinos at the top of the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-ease-past-york-to-close-gap-on-top-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-ease-past-york-to-close-gap-on-top-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stubborn Leigh defence end Leeds' home run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Leigh Leopards end Leeds' Rhinos' 100% record at home with a 20-16 win in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/stubborn-leigh-defence-end-leeds-home-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/stubborn-leigh-defence-end-leeds-home-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull KR beat Dragons to stay in top four hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Hull KR beat Catalans Dragons 28-10 to stay in the hunt for a top four place in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-beat-dragons-to-stay-in-top-four-hunt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-beat-dragons-to-stay-in-top-four-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinity release Nikotemo on compassionate grounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wakefield Trinity release back-rower Seth Nikotemo on compassionate grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/trinity-release-nikotemo-on-compassionate-grounds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/trinity-release-nikotemo-on-compassionate-grounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradford re-sign Warrington second-rower Bentley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford Bulls re-sign Warrington Wolves second-rower James Bentley on a three-year deal for the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-re-sign-warrington-second-rower-bentley/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-re-sign-warrington-second-rower-bentley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC sign World Cup winner Cherry-Evans for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC sign two-time World Cup winning half-back Daly Cherry-Evans from NRL side Sydney Roosters on a one-year deal for the 2027 Super League season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-sign-world-cup-winner-cherry-evans-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-sign-world-cup-winner-cherry-evans-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/heroic-leigh-defence-denies-table-toppers-leeds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/heroic-leigh-defence-denies-table-toppers-leeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robins stay fifth after beating Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull keep up the heat up on the top four and boost their hopes of a home play-offwith a comfortable 28-10 victory over Catalan Dragons at Craven Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/robins-stay-fifth-after-beating-dragons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/robins-stay-fifth-after-beating-dragons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington crush York to boost top-two hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrington's teenage sensation Ewan Irwin dazzles as Sam Burgess' men beat York Knights at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-crush-york-to-boost-top-two-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-crush-york-to-boost-top-two-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super League confirms NRL investment offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super League confirms that it has received an investment offer from the Australian Rugby League Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/super-league-confirms-nrl-investment-offer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/super-league-confirms-nrl-investment-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ma’a Nonu responds to All Blacks haka in dramatic and respectful fashion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Collyer looks at Ma&rsquo;a Nonu&rsquo;s remarkable response to the All Blacks haka as the former New Zealand centre showed his respect for his countrymen in a memorable moment in Durban.<br />
The post Ma&rsquo;a Nonu responds to All Blacks haka in dramatic and respectful fashion appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/maa-nonu-responds-to-all-blacks-haka-in-dramatic-and-respectful-fashion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/maa-nonu-responds-to-all-blacks-haka-in-dramatic-and-respectful-fashion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leinster exodus could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever as Connacht strengthen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Collyer looks at how Leinster&rsquo;s summer departures could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever, with Connacht among those strengthened by players moving across the country.<br />
The post Leinster exodus could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever as Connacht strengthen appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leinster-exodus-could-make-irish-provincial-battles-closer-than-ever-as-connacht-strengthen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leinster-exodus-could-make-irish-provincial-battles-closer-than-ever-as-connacht-strengthen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem champions Saints name Dingwall club captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premiership champions Northampton Saints appoint Fraser Dingwall as their new club captain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-champions-saints-name-dingwall-club-captain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-champions-saints-name-dingwall-club-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Rugby Paper Roundup: Richie Mo&rsquo;unga returns &amp; Ma&rsquo;a Nonu&rsquo;s haka + All Blacks v Springboks rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rugby Paper Roundup returns to dissect the All Blacks-Springboks rivalry, Ma&rsquo;a Nonu&rsquo;s haka, Richie Mo&rsquo;unga&rsquo;s potential return and New Zealand&rsquo;s rugby landscape.<br />
The post New Rugby Paper Roundup: Richie Mo&rsquo;unga returns &amp; Ma&rsquo;a Nonu&rsquo;s haka + All Blacks v Springboks rivalry appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-rugby-paper-roundup-richie-morsquounga-returns-amp-marsquoa-nonursquos-haka-all-blacks-v-springboks-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-rugby-paper-roundup-richie-morsquounga-returns-amp-marsquoa-nonursquos-haka-all-blacks-v-springboks-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jones-turns-to-geese-to-inspire-japan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jones-turns-to-geese-to-inspire-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centre Hall extends stay at Saracens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saracens' England 'A' centre Angus Hall signs a new contract with the Prem club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/centre-hall-extends-stay-at-saracens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/centre-hall-extends-stay-at-saracens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sale hooker Longstaff signs new deal to 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sale Sharks hooker Alfie Longstaff signs a new deal to remain with the Prem club until 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sale-hooker-longstaff-signs-new-deal-to-2029/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sale-hooker-longstaff-signs-new-deal-to-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints extend strategic partnership with Bedford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson says the partnership with Bedford Blues is "valuable" to both clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saints-extend-strategic-partnership-with-bedford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saints-extend-strategic-partnership-with-bedford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five players get first England deals in Borthwick shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson are handed England central contracts for the first time as Steve Borthwick shakes up his squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/five-players-get-first-england-deals-in-borthwick-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/five-players-get-first-england-deals-in-borthwick-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby Betting Offers – Why the Detail Matters More Than the Headline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugby supporters know that the smallest details can swing a match. One misfiring lineout, a yellow card at the wrong moment or a goal-kicker finding his range from halfway can change the result in seconds. Betting works much the same way. The headline offer may catch the eye, but the value is usually found in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Rugby Betting Offers &ndash; Why the Detail Matters More Than the Headline appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-betting-offers-why-the-detail-matters-more-than-the-headline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-betting-offers-why-the-detail-matters-more-than-the-headline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ospreys say WRU plan to cut team is wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ospreys respond publicly to WRU plans for the first time with the belief four professional Welsh sides is the way forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ospreys-say-wru-plan-to-cut-team-is-wrong/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ospreys-say-wru-plan-to-cut-team-is-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smaller balls, national anthem test &amp; tough travel schedule - England gear up for WXV]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Red Roses are in pre-season training before the upcoming WXV Global Series and have been using the controversial smaller balls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/smaller-balls-national-anthem-test-amp-tough-travel-schedule-england-gear-up-for-wxv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/smaller-balls-national-anthem-test-amp-tough-travel-schedule-england-gear-up-for-wxv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Breeze film festival to host UK Premiere of Jonah Lomu documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Breeze is thrilled to be partnering with Dogwoof and Cinema in the Power Station for the London premiere of&nbsp;LOMU&nbsp;<br />
The post London Breeze film festival to host UK Premiere of Jonah Lomu documentary appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/london-breeze-film-festival-to-host-uk-premiere-of-jonah-lomu-documentary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/london-breeze-film-festival-to-host-uk-premiere-of-jonah-lomu-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonu, 44, performs solo haka in response to All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu responds to the haka by performing one of his own before his side, the Sharks, take on New Zealand in Durban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nonu-44-performs-solo-haka-in-response-to-all-blacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nonu-44-performs-solo-haka-in-response-to-all-blacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry explained: Why are the All Blacks and Springboks such fierce rivals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about Rugby&rsquo;s Greatest Rivalry as the All Blacks and Springboks renew their historic rivalry with a four-Test series in 2026.<br />
The post Rugby&rsquo;s Greatest Rivalry explained: Why are the All Blacks and Springboks such fierce rivals? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugbys-greatest-rivalry-explained-why-are-the-all-blacks-and-springboks-such-fierce-rivals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugbys-greatest-rivalry-explained-why-are-the-all-blacks-and-springboks-such-fierce-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Rugby Become Gambling’s Next Big Sponsorship Market?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League&rsquo;s front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship era is over, but the money behind it has not disappeared. From the 2026/27 season, clubs can no longer carry gambling companies across the front of their matchday shirts following the voluntary agreement reached by Premier League clubs in April 2023. Gambling brands can still advertise elsewhere in football, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Could Rugby Become Gambling&rsquo;s Next Big Sponsorship Market? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/could-rugby-become-gamblings-next-big-sponsorship-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/could-rugby-become-gamblings-next-big-sponsorship-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ulster captain Henderson to miss start of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss several months of the new season after hip surgery during the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ulster-captain-henderson-to-miss-start-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ulster-captain-henderson-to-miss-start-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath in 'serious discussions' to play in Reading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reading owner Rob Couhig says the club have had "serious discussions" with Bath about the Prem Rugby club playing at their stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bath-in-serious-discussions-to-play-in-reading/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bath-in-serious-discussions-to-play-in-reading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the betting slips meet the breakdown – how serious fans now bet on rugby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Followers of The Rugby Paper tend to watch a match in a different way from the casual supporter. They track the tactical battle: how quickly the ball is recycled, where the kick pressure is applied, which side is winning the collision zone. Those habits translate almost perfectly into betting, because rugby is a sport where [&hellip;]<br />
The post When the betting slips meet the breakdown &ndash; how serious fans now bet on rugby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/when-the-betting-slips-meet-the-breakdown-how-serious-fans-now-bet-on-rugby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/when-the-betting-slips-meet-the-breakdown-how-serious-fans-now-bet-on-rugby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When The Ball Clears The Ruck – How Serious Rugby Fans Can Bet Smarter With Stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugby has always rewarded the watcher who looks past the scoreline. The same is true of betting. The numbers on the board are only the surface. Underneath sit structure, intent and pressure, and that is where the real opportunities live for anyone who wants to back their rugby knowledge with a stake. With online sportsbooks [&hellip;]<br />
The post When The Ball Clears The Ruck &ndash; How Serious Rugby Fans Can Bet Smarter With Stake appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/when-the-ball-clears-the-ruck-how-serious-rugby-fans-can-bet-smarter-with-stake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/when-the-ball-clears-the-ruck-how-serious-rugby-fans-can-bet-smarter-with-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem champions Saints name Henry as defence coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton Saints name Jim Henry as their new defence coach following the departure of Lee Radford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-champions-saints-name-henry-as-defence-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-champions-saints-name-henry-as-defence-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester decide against Villa Park return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester Rugby confirm they will not be returning to Villa Park to face Leicester Tigers in the Prem next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gloucester-decide-against-villa-park-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gloucester-decide-against-villa-park-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neumann back in Wales' extended WXV training squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wing Lisa Neumann returns from injury as head coach Sean Lynn names 14 uncapped players in a 46-strong squad preparing for four autumn Tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-back-in-wales-extended-wxv-training-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neumann-back-in-wales-extended-wxv-training-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabby Logan's son ditched England for major rivals but could switch back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The son of the television presenter has raised eyebrows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gabby-logans-son-ditched-england-for-major-rivals-but-could-switch-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gabby-logans-son-ditched-england-for-major-rivals-but-could-switch-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florence Pugh stars in the 2016 dramatic tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young bride trapped in a loveless marriage begins a passionate affair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/florence-pugh-stars-in-the-2016-dramatic-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/florence-pugh-stars-in-the-2016-dramatic-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants score seven to edge past winless Raiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second half Barrow comeback was not enough, as the Huddersfield Giants claim their first win in the Women's Super League Shield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/giants-score-seven-to-edge-past-winless-raiders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/giants-score-seven-to-edge-past-winless-raiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull KR maintain play-off form with Castleford win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Hull KR defeat Castleford Tigers to move up to fourth in the Super League table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-maintain-play-off-form-with-castleford-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-maintain-play-off-form-with-castleford-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull KR go fourth with huge win at troubled Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull KR run in six second-half tries as they condemn Castleford Tigers to defeat in their first match without head coach Ryan Carr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-go-fourth-with-huge-win-at-troubled-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-go-fourth-with-huge-win-at-troubled-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington pull off ruthless win over Bradford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves keep up their hopes of finishing in Super League's top two with a ruthless win over Bradford Bulls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-pull-off-ruthless-win-over-bradford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-pull-off-ruthless-win-over-bradford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless Wire crush Bulls to go fourth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrington keep alive their outside hopes of a top-two finish with a ruthless 42-4 victory against struggling Bradford Bulls at Odsal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ruthless-wire-crush-bulls-to-go-fourth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ruthless-wire-crush-bulls-to-go-fourth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan go second with thumping win over Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Wigan Warriors make it 11 wins from 11 as they beat Toulouse Olympique in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-go-second-with-thumping-win-over-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-go-second-with-thumping-win-over-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight-try Wigan thump Toulouse to move into second]]></title><description><![CDATA[Try-machine Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall both score twice as Wigan Warriors beat Toulouse Olympique 48-18 to go second in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eight-try-wigan-thump-toulouse-to-move-into-second/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eight-try-wigan-thump-toulouse-to-move-into-second/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds edge out Wakefield in clash at the top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Leeds Rhinos edge out Wakefield Trinity with a late narrow win in a thrilling top-of-the-table Super League fixture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-edge-out-wakefield-in-clash-at-the-top/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-edge-out-wakefield-in-clash-at-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leigh keep up play-off hopes with York victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Leigh Leopards bolster their Super League play-off hopes with victory against York Knights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-keep-up-play-off-hopes-with-york-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-keep-up-play-off-hopes-with-york-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield beat Catalans for three wins in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Huddersfield Giants make it three Super League wins in a row as they defeat Catalans Dragons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-beat-catalans-for-three-wins-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-beat-catalans-for-three-wins-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield thrash Catalans to mark Dewsbury move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huddersfield Giants celebrate the announcement of their move to Dewsbury from next season by thrashing Catalans Dragons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-thrash-catalans-to-mark-dewsbury-move/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-thrash-catalans-to-mark-dewsbury-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in top-two thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to move four points clear in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-fight-back-to-beat-wakefield-in-top-two-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-fight-back-to-beat-wakefield-in-top-two-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catalans' Makinson to retire at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalans Dragons winger Tommy Makinson announces he will retire at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catalans-makinson-to-retire-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catalans-makinson-to-retire-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leigh beat York despite Bennison hat-trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leigh score four tries to beat York and boost their Super League play-off hopes despite Joe Bennison&rsquo;s hat-trick for the Knights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-beat-york-despite-bennison-hat-trick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-beat-york-despite-bennison-hat-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Kruis backs Courtney Lawes for England’s 2027 World Cup push]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Kruis believes Courtney Lawes could play a key role in England&rsquo;s 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign after being impressed by Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s side.<br />
The post George Kruis backs Courtney Lawes for England&rsquo;s 2027 World Cup push appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/george-kruis-backs-courtney-lawes-for-englands-2027-world-cup-push/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/george-kruis-backs-courtney-lawes-for-englands-2027-world-cup-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Davies: England should pair up Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade at centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Wales centre believes England&rsquo;s midfield could benefit from greater continuity, while questioning whether Steve Borthwick is allowing his coaches enough freedom to improve the attack.<br />
The post Jonathan Davies: England should pair up Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade at centre appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jonathan-davies-england-should-pair-up-ollie-lawrence-and-henry-slade-at-centre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jonathan-davies-england-should-pair-up-ollie-lawrence-and-henry-slade-at-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Winterbottom: Time to find out what Henry Pollock can do from the start as England’s No.8]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England, Lions and Harlequins flanker believes Henry Pollock has done enough to earn a starting role at No.8, while urging Steve Borthwick to settle on his best combinations and address England&rsquo;s disciplinary problems.<br />
The post Peter Winterbottom: Time to find out what Henry Pollock can do from the start as England&rsquo;s No.8 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-winterbottom-time-to-find-out-what-henry-pollock-can-do-from-the-start-as-englands-no8/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-winterbottom-time-to-find-out-what-henry-pollock-can-do-from-the-start-as-englands-no8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kruis puts his faith in Lawes for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By ADAM HATHAWAY GEORGE Kruis likes what he is seeing from England and insists they have the potential to go deep in next year&rsquo;s World Cup &ndash; just like his vintage did in 2019. And the former second row believes Courtney Lawes &ndash; who is back in the international reckoning &ndash; could play a role [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kruis puts his faith in Lawes for World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kruis-puts-his-faith-in-lawes-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kruis-puts-his-faith-in-lawes-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Trenholm is on a mission to build on Gloucester breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[After fearing his professional career was at a crossroads, Will Trenholm found a new home at Gloucester and is determined to build on a breakthrough first season.<br />
The post Will Trenholm is on a mission to build on Gloucester breakthrough appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/will-trenholm-is-on-a-mission-to-build-on-gloucester-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/will-trenholm-is-on-a-mission-to-build-on-gloucester-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We needed to be a lot smarter with the ball, admits captain Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAPTAIN Harry Wilson admitted Australia must wise up after surviving a major scare against Japan to scrape home in difficult conditions. Australia crossed for five tries but left plenty of points on the field as the Brave Blossoms repeatedly punished their mistakes, with Wilson identifying discipline and decision-making as areas requiring urgent improvement. &ldquo;We just [&hellip;]<br />
The post We needed to be a lot smarter with the ball, admits captain Wilson appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-needed-to-be-a-lot-smarter-with-the-ball-admits-captain-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-needed-to-be-a-lot-smarter-with-the-ball-admits-captain-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies made to fight all the way by Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK AUSTRALIA survived a thrilling Japan fightback and a first-half red card to give new head coach Les Kiss a winning start in Osaka. The Wallabies were forced to dig deep after Miles Amatosero&rsquo;s yellow card was upgraded to a 20-minute red shortly before half-time, while Eddie Jones&rsquo; Brave Blossoms threatened to snatch [&hellip;]<br />
The post Wallabies made to fight all the way by Japan appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wallabies-made-to-fight-all-the-way-by-japan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wallabies-made-to-fight-all-the-way-by-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales need to get a kick out of their No.10]]></title><description><![CDATA[EVERY supporter in Wales craves an outside half that can run with the ball. The desire for a 10 who can run is more stereotypically Welsh than lamb cawl with a lava bread Welsh cake served inside a cockle shell &ndash; it would be a very small meal, admittedly. This love of a 10 that [&hellip;]<br />
The post Wales need to get a kick out of their No.10 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-need-to-get-a-kick-out-of-their-no10/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-need-to-get-a-kick-out-of-their-no10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venter will bring new energy to Saracens]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEIL DE KOCK THE Gallagher Premiership is a fantastic competition. There have been six different winners in the past seven years which shows the competitiveness of the league. We have also seen the revival of Exeter Chiefs who were runners-up in the 2025-26 Premiership after a ninth-place finish the year prior. How will Saracens get [&hellip;]<br />
The post Venter will bring new energy to Saracens appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/venter-will-bring-new-energy-to-saracens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/venter-will-bring-new-energy-to-saracens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trenholm is on a mission at Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By PAUL REES IT was not Gloucester&rsquo;s most memorable season but Will Trenholm was glad to be part of it having feared for his future as a professional player. The No.8 had been at Harlequins since he was 13, but having made more appearances on loan at London Scottish than he had for the top [&hellip;]<br />
The post Trenholm is on a mission at Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/trenholm-is-on-a-mission-at-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/trenholm-is-on-a-mission-at-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top of the props…]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOW good to read an article about the sadly departed Wasps (All-Stars XV, 2 August), but I fear the excellent Brendan Gallagher has confused his props. Will Green and Phil Vickery were regular tight-heads and Craig Dowd and Tim Payne loose-heads in their days with the club. Some diehard supporters might also quibble with his [&hellip;]<br />
The post Top of the props&hellip; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/top-of-the-props/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/top-of-the-props/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to find out what Pollock can do from the start as England’s No.8]]></title><description><![CDATA[PETER WINTERBOTTOM FORMER ENGLAND, LIONS &amp; HARLEQUINS FLANKER IWOULD start Henry Pollock at No.8 for England ahead of Ben Earl. Pollock is an incredible talent and there are things he can do on a rugby pitch that very few players are capable of. We saw another example of that with his hat-trick off the bench [&hellip;]<br />
The post Time to find out what Pollock can do from the start as England&rsquo;s No.8 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/time-to-find-out-what-pollock-can-do-from-the-start-as-englands-no8/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/time-to-find-out-what-pollock-can-do-from-the-start-as-englands-no8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swords backing for Ellie]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK TRP Gallagher: &pound;1m deal for Pollock is long way off yet EMMA Swords has backed former Harlequins team-mate Ellie Kildunne to thrive at Bristol Bears and believes her move could prove pivotal for the wider women&rsquo;s game. Kildunne has become one of the biggest names in women&rsquo;s rugby and Swords, 30, believes [&hellip;]<br />
The post Swords backing for Ellie appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/swords-backing-for-ellie/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/swords-backing-for-ellie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stormers 21-38 New Zealand: All Blacks fail to convince in opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand survived a bruising battle with Stormers to begin their South Africa tour with victory, despite three yellow cards and a difficult night at the set-piece.<br />
The post Stormers 21-38 New Zealand: All Blacks fail to convince in opener appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/stormers-21-38-new-zealand-all-blacks-fail-to-convince-in-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/stormers-21-38-new-zealand-all-blacks-fail-to-convince-in-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spreading the wealth? That’s not how I see it]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT IS not necessarily Gianni Infantino&rsquo;s fault that he looks suspiciously like a Bond villain, but the FIFA president&rsquo;s undisputed claim to international sport&rsquo;s &ldquo;Bogeyman of the Year&rdquo; title is all his own work. You have to admire his chutzpah, if nothing else. He makes Muhammad Ali, whose epic level of self-belief was brought so [&hellip;]<br />
The post Spreading the wealth? That&rsquo;s not how I see it appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/spreading-the-wealth-thats-not-how-i-see-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/spreading-the-wealth-thats-not-how-i-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing quick to swoop for Ramos]]></title><description><![CDATA[JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN TOULOUSE&rsquo;S messianic former coach Guy Noves brushed off Thomas Ramos&rsquo;s Racing 92 switch at the end of the 2026/27 campaign as part of the normal run of contractual events, but few Top 14 transfer stories are likely to be as significant &ndash; not for what it is, but what it possibly [&hellip;]<br />
The post Racing quick to swoop for Ramos appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/racing-quick-to-swoop-for-ramos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/racing-quick-to-swoop-for-ramos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quins in need of someone in charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big signing: George Furbank has left Saints for Harlequins AT club level, I am interested to see what happens at Harlequins. They have had a difficult couple of seasons and, from the outside, one of the biggest issues seems to have been a lack of clear accountability. You need somebody in charge. There has to [&hellip;]<br />
The post Quins in need of someone in charge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/quins-in-need-of-someone-in-charge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/quins-in-need-of-someone-in-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem review: Geoff Parling tells his Leicester Tigers players to build their own story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Leicester Tigers.<br />
The post Prem review: Geoff Parling tells his Leicester Tigers players to build their own story appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-geoff-parling-tells-his-leicester-tigers-players-to-build-their-own-story/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-geoff-parling-tells-his-leicester-tigers-players-to-build-their-own-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing for England’s U20s made me proud]]></title><description><![CDATA[MY LIFEIN RUGBY MONTY BRADBURY FORMER LONDON IRISH AND ENGLAND U20S FLY-HALF MY LAST game of rugby ended with a straight red card. It wasn&rsquo;t quite the ending I&rsquo;d imagined growing up dreaming of becoming a professional player but, looking back now, I can laugh about it. We were playing Ireland Under-20s away from home [&hellip;]<br />
The post Playing for England&rsquo;s U20s made me proud appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/playing-for-englands-u20s-made-me-proud/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/playing-for-englands-u20s-made-me-proud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players must stay within the laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[KYRAN Bracken talked in his column last week about how South Africa used around three various teams during the Nations Championship&hellip; excellent visionary coaching using the competition to &lsquo;blood&rsquo; fringe players against so called Tier 1 opposition. Rassie Erasmus strikes gold once again. If Steve Borthwick had thought to use the same approach with England [&hellip;]<br />
The post Players must stay within the laws appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/players-must-stay-within-the-laws/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/players-must-stay-within-the-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player dies after training]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIJIAN Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his club Kyuden Voltex have announced. The Japanese second division team, based in Fukuoka, said the 26-year-old was taken to hospital and died on Friday. Temperatures in the southern city of Fukuoka this week have reached 35C degrees. &ldquo;After team practice on Monday, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Player dies after training appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/player-dies-after-training/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/player-dies-after-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Jackson: Martin Johnson leads praise for the unsung Lions of ’46]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Jackson revisits the remarkable 1946 Lions tour of Australia, highlighting the courage, resilience and extraordinary stories of the players who went unbeaten in a historic three-Test series.<br />
The post Peter Jackson: Martin Johnson leads praise for the unsung Lions of &rsquo;46 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-martin-johnson-leads-praise-for-the-unsung-lions-of-46/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-martin-johnson-leads-praise-for-the-unsung-lions-of-46/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People are suffering so]]></title><description><![CDATA[PAUL REES ON THE LEGAL BATTLES OVER CLAIMS O Raging Bull: Phil Vickery in action for England against New Zealand PICTURES: Getty Images let&rsquo;s help, says Vickery IN LAW nothing is certain except the expense. It is a saying that had force in the early years of professionalism when clubs and unions clashed over control [&hellip;]<br />
The post People are suffering so appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/people-are-suffering-so/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/people-are-suffering-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Williams: Wales need to get a kick out of their No.10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Williams argues Wales should prioritise a fly-half with an elite kicking game, rather than chasing the traditional creative No.10, as they look to make the most of their strengths and compete at Test level.<br />
The post Paul Williams: Wales need to get a kick out of their No.10 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-williams-wales-need-to-get-a-kick-out-of-their-no10/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-williams-wales-need-to-get-a-kick-out-of-their-no10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: The WRU’s licence to cull is really about control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees argues the Welsh Rugby Union&rsquo;s decision to reduce the country&rsquo;s professional regions from four to three is ultimately about control rather than strengthening Welsh rugby.<br />
The post Paul Rees: The WRU&rsquo;s licence to cull is really about control appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-the-wrus-licence-to-cull-is-really-about-control/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-the-wrus-licence-to-cull-is-really-about-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: People are suffering so let’s help, says Phil Vickery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees on the legal battles over claims of brain injuries...<br />
The post Paul Rees: People are suffering so let&rsquo;s help, says Phil Vickery appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-people-are-suffering-so-lets-help-says-phil-vickery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-people-are-suffering-so-lets-help-says-phil-vickery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parling tells his players: Build your own story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Leicester Tigers LEICESTER this decade have been like Chelsea &ndash; every season there seems to be a new face in charge. But not this year. Geordan Murphy, Steve Borthwick, Richard Wigglesworth (as caretaker), Dan McKellar and Michael Cheika have [&hellip;]<br />
The post Parling tells his players: Build your own story appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/parling-tells-his-players-build-your-own-story/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/parling-tells-his-players-build-your-own-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair up Lawrence and Slade, urges Davies]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK JONATHAN Davies says England should give Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade time to build a lasting centre partnership. The former Wales and British &amp; Irish Lions centre knows from experience how important continuity can be, having formed successful partnerships with the likes of Jamie Roberts and Hadleigh Parkes during his international career. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Pair up Lawrence and Slade, urges Davies appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pair-up-lawrence-and-slade-urges-davies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pair-up-lawrence-and-slade-urges-davies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northampton Saints centre Tom Litchfield targeting England call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Litchfield is determined to build on an impressive season with the Prem champions and believes strong performances for Northampton Saints can put him in the England conversation.<br />
The post Northampton Saints centre Tom Litchfield targeting England call-up appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/northampton-saints-centre-tom-litchfield-targeting-england-call-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/northampton-saints-centre-tom-litchfield-targeting-england-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick was a great guy who wanted England to go well]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIR CLIVE WOODWARD NICK Eastwood was a seriously nice guy and person to be with. Obviously, I was very sad to hear this news. The big thing to me was outside his skills on the finance side, he was genuinely passionate about the rugby &ndash; he really wanted the England team to go well. People [&hellip;]<br />
The post Nick was a great guy who wanted England to go well appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-was-a-great-guy-who-wanted-england-to-go-well/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-was-a-great-guy-who-wanted-england-to-go-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Easter: Absolutely crazy! RFU eligibility rules are madness and must go…]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Easter calls for the RFU to scrap its overseas eligibility rules, arguing England should be free to select their best players wherever they play their club rugby. He also weighs in on the Henry Pollock selection debate and England&rsquo;s attacking progress and discipline.<br />
The post Nick Easter: Absolutely crazy! RFU eligibility rules are madness and must go&hellip; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-easter-absolutely-crazy-rfu-eligibility-rules-are-madness-and-must-go/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-easter-absolutely-crazy-rfu-eligibility-rules-are-madness-and-must-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle will start to make strides this season, says Wade]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK CHRISTIAN Wade believes Newcastle Red Bulls can establish themselves as a top-four Prem side within the next four years as the club begin to feel the full force of Red Bull&rsquo;s investment. The former England wing returned to rugby with Newcastle last season following his spell in the NFL and believes the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Newcastle will start to make strides this season, says Wade appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-will-start-to-make-strides-this-season-says-wade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-will-start-to-make-strides-this-season-says-wade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle move for Fiji hooker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong: Zuriel Togiatama on the ball for Fijian Drua against Queensland Reds PICTURE: Getty Images NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama on a one-year deal. The 27-year-old joins the Prem side from Super Rugby outfit Fijian Drua. &ldquo;He has proven himself at both Super Rugby and international level, is strong in the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Newcastle move for Fiji hooker appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-move-for-fiji-hooker/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-move-for-fiji-hooker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand fail to convince nce in opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK Charge: Rieko Ioane breaks through for New Zealand PICTURE: Alamy NEW Zealand began their first full-scale tour of South Africa for 30 years with an unconvincing victory in Cape Town. Dave Rennie&rsquo;s side eventually ran in six tries but the final margin disguised a difficult evening in which the tourists struggled at [&hellip;]<br />
The post New Zealand fail to convince nce in opener appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-fail-to-convince-nce-in-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-fail-to-convince-nce-in-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neil de Kock: Brendan Venter will bring a new energy to Saracens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil de Kock believes Brendan Venter can bring fresh energy to Saracens as he returns as director of rugby, with Mark McCall stepping into a technical adviser role after 15 seasons at the helm.<br />
The post Neil de Kock: Brendan Venter will bring a new energy to Saracens appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neil-de-kock-brendan-venter-will-bring-a-new-energy-to-saracens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neil-de-kock-brendan-venter-will-bring-a-new-energy-to-saracens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life in Rugby: Monty Bradbury – Playing for England’s U20s made me proud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monty Bradbury, former London Irish an England U20s fly-half, reflects on his life in rugby.<br />
The post My Life in Rugby: Monty Bradbury &ndash; Playing for England&rsquo;s U20s made me proud appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-monty-bradbury-playing-for-englands-u20s-made-me-proud/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-monty-bradbury-playing-for-englands-u20s-made-me-proud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauler will see you now…It’s Marler the Gladiator]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON FORMER England prop Joe Marler has been unveiled as the BBC&rsquo;s first-ever &ldquo;Celebrity Gladiator.&rdquo; Trading the scrum for the stadium, the 36-year-old sports star will compete under the moniker &lsquo;Mauler&rsquo; when the hit entertainment series returns for its fourth season in 2027. Marler, who earned 95 caps for England and won two [&hellip;]<br />
The post Mauler will see you now&hellip;It&rsquo;s Marler the Gladiator appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mauler-will-see-you-nowits-marler-the-gladiator/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mauler-will-see-you-nowits-marler-the-gladiator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litchfield gearing up for a fast start]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD TOM Litchfield has spent the summer both in the slow and fast lane while also keeping up with how his Saints pals competed on the Test stage. And, having enjoyed a first experience sampling the turbo-charged noise and atmosphere at Silverstone, the centre hopes this season can see him also line up [&hellip;]<br />
The post Litchfield gearing up for a fast start appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/litchfield-gearing-up-for-a-fast-start/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/litchfield-gearing-up-for-a-fast-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Licence to cull is a question of control]]></title><description><![CDATA[A LICENCE to Kill will be screening at the Welsh Rugby Union&rsquo;s offices for the foreseeable future. Four regions will be cut to three or, put another way, one will be based in west Wales rather than two with the operations in Cardiff and Newport surviving. Cardiff and the Dragons have been offered licences to [&hellip;]<br />
The post Licence to cull is a question of control appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/licence-to-cull-is-a-question-of-control/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/licence-to-cull-is-a-question-of-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester’s new man will take it all in his stride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Class: Aaron Wainwright THERE are very few safe bets in rugby. It&rsquo;s why bookies exist. But Aaron Wainwright to Leicester Tigers is about as safe as it gets. Wainwright has arguably been Wales&rsquo; best player over the past two seasons (Jac Morgan has been fantastic but also had a few injuries). To excel as an [&hellip;]<br />
The post Leicester&rsquo;s new man will take it all in his stride appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leicesters-new-man-will-take-it-all-in-his-stride/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leicesters-new-man-will-take-it-all-in-his-stride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knowles puts his money into Pirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON TELEVISION presenter Nick Knowles has become a shareholder at Cornish Pirates.The DIY SOS and National Lottery: Who Dares Wins host has been an ambassador for the club for over a season. By acquiring a stake, Knowles joins an evolving international ownership group seeking to revitalise the Penzance-based club. Cornish Pirates made history [&hellip;]<br />
The post Knowles puts his money into Pirates appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/knowles-puts-his-money-into-pirates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/knowles-puts-his-money-into-pirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiss kicks off with win over Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK Flying start: Former Leicester wing Harry Potter scores Australia&rsquo;s first try PICTURE: Getty Images LES Kiss says Australia must learn to control their attacking ambition after surviving a major scare against Japan to give their new head coach a winning start. The Wallabies edged a frantic encounter 35-32 in Osaka despite playing [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kiss kicks off with win over Japan appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiss-kicks-off-with-win-over-japan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiss-kicks-off-with-win-over-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kildunne begins against old club]]></title><description><![CDATA[News THE PWR season will kick off with a host of players facing their former clubs when the campaign gets under way on November 20-22. England star Ellie Kildunne, now with Bristol Bears, returns to Harlequins in the opening round, while Sale Sharks&rsquo; new Gloucester Hartpury quartet of Tatyana Heard, Zoe Stratford, Sarah Beckett and [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kildunne begins against old club appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kildunne-begins-against-old-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kildunne-begins-against-old-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson leads praise for the unsung Lions of ’46]]></title><description><![CDATA[PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW MARTIN Johnson, a warrior who could never be accused of giving praise lightly, has paid fitting tribute to a noble pride of unsung Lions on the 80th anniversary of their expedition. What 15 English players and 11 from Wales achieved in 1946 remains unique on two counts. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Johnson leads praise for the unsung Lions of &rsquo;46 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/johnson-leads-praise-for-the-unsung-lions-of-46/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/johnson-leads-praise-for-the-unsung-lions-of-46/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Marler becomes first-ever Celebrity Gladiator as the ‘Mauler’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England and Harlequins prop will make recurring appearances on the BBC entertainment show when Gladiators returns for its fourth season in 2027.<br />
The post Joe Marler becomes first-ever Celebrity Gladiator as the &lsquo;Mauler&rsquo; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-marler-becomes-first-ever-celebrity-gladiator-as-the-mauler/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-marler-becomes-first-ever-celebrity-gladiator-as-the-mauler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Jenkins hopes Leicester Tigers move can catapult him onto the international stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Jenkins is determined to make his mark at Leicester Tigers after leaving Bristol Bears, with the 22-year-old keeping his options open between England and Wales.<br />
The post Joe Jenkins hopes Leicester Tigers move can catapult him onto the international stage appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-jenkins-hopes-leicester-tigers-move-can-catapult-him-onto-the-international-stage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-jenkins-hopes-leicester-tigers-move-can-catapult-him-onto-the-international-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jenkins: I must earn my place at Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[By GARY FITZGERALD JOE Jenkins is confident his move to the East Midlands will be a major stepping stone to fulfilling his international dream. Whether that will be with England or Wales is uncertain yet with the young centre keeping an open mind to where his loyalty will land given the chance in the future. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jenkins: I must earn my place at Tigers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jenkins-i-must-earn-my-place-at-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jenkins-i-must-earn-my-place-at-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan 32-35 Australia: Wallabies made to fight all the way by Brave Blossoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Les Kiss began his reign as Australia head coach with a hard-fought victory in Osaka as the Wallabies survived Japan&rsquo;s late fightback despite playing with 14 men.<br />
The post Japan 32-35 Australia: Wallabies made to fight all the way by Brave Blossoms appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/japan-32-35-australia-wallabies-made-to-fight-all-the-way-by-brave-blossoms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/japan-32-35-australia-wallabies-made-to-fight-all-the-way-by-brave-blossoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacko aiming to raise £1m for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action man: David &lsquo;Jacko&rsquo; Jackson is raring to go FORMER Nottingham player David &lsquo;Jacko&rsquo; Jackson will begin a gruelling three-week trip to the West Country this week as he attempts a world-record-breaking endurance challenge by completing 100 ultramarathons in 100 consecutive days. Jackson, who lives in North West Wales, hopes to raise &pound;1 million for [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jacko aiming to raise &pound;1m for charity appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jacko-aiming-to-raise-1m-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jacko-aiming-to-raise-1m-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harlequins are quick off the mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[PREM NEXT GEN HARLEQUINS made an emphatic start to the new Prem Next Gen season as all 11 academies gathered at Malvern College for the opening round. The Londoners produced the standout result of the opening weekend, running out 52-10 winners over Exeter Chiefs to immediately establish themselves as early contenders. There was far less [&hellip;]<br />
The post Harlequins are quick off the mark appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/harlequins-are-quick-off-the-mark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/harlequins-are-quick-off-the-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exiles who can strut their stuff]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHAT would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody playing in their pomp? Brendan Gallagher continues his occasional series doing precisely that. Having knocked off the 10 Premiership teams last summer he now spreads his wings. Selection is weighted heavily in favour of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Exiles who can strut their stuff appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exiles-who-can-strut-their-stuff/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exiles-who-can-strut-their-stuff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erasmus: Tougher than a World Cup pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK RASSIE Erasmus believes South Africa&rsquo;s blockbuster four-Test tour of New Zealand will be even tougher to negotiate than a World Cup pool as the Springboks prepare for the physical toll of renewing rugby&rsquo;s greatest rivalry. Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu were among those given an opportunity to prove their [&hellip;]<br />
The post Erasmus: Tougher than a World Cup pool appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/erasmus-tougher-than-a-world-cup-pool/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/erasmus-tougher-than-a-world-cup-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England prepare for bigger tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia U18s ...33pts England U18s ..66pts &#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND U18s began their Summer Series campaign in South Africa with a dominant 11-try victory over Georgia. Sale Sharks flanker Charlie Bray captained Jonathan Pendlebury&rsquo;s men in their clinical onslaught before next week&rsquo;s fixtures against France and South Africa, and he told The Rugby Paper: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s [&hellip;]<br />
The post England prepare for bigger tests appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-prepare-for-bigger-tests/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-prepare-for-bigger-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Swords backs England star Ellie Kildunne to thrive at Bristol Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Harlequins team-mate Emma Swords believes England star Ellie Kildunne can thrive at Bristol Bears and help drive the growth of the women&rsquo;s game.<br />
The post Emma Swords backs England star Ellie Kildunne to thrive at Bristol Bears appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/emma-swords-backs-england-star-ellie-kildunne-to-thrive-at-bristol-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/emma-swords-backs-england-star-ellie-kildunne-to-thrive-at-bristol-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastwood’s fiscal talent behind RFU’s success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Cain looks back on the life of Nick Eastwood, former Finance Director of the RFU, who has died at the age of 66 NICK Eastwood&lsquo;s death at the age of 66 from a heart attack while cycling with his wife, Debbie, in the Midlands on July 25 has led to a torrent of tributes [&hellip;]<br />
The post Eastwood&rsquo;s fiscal talent behind RFU&rsquo;s success appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eastwoods-fiscal-talent-behind-rfus-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eastwoods-fiscal-talent-behind-rfus-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ealing add beef to get it right this time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Champ season and says Trailfinders will once again be the team to beat as they plan for new campaign NO CLUB has attacked the transfer market with greater intent than Ealing Trailfinders as they look to erase the pain of last season&rsquo;s dramatic play-off collapse. Ben Ward&rsquo;s side were [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ealing add beef to get it right this time appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ealing-add-beef-to-get-it-right-this-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ealing-add-beef-to-get-it-right-this-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t disconnect line speed from defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[WE WANT our defenders to reduce the time and space available to the attack. To develop line speed, we often isolate it in training and break it into component parts. This can accelerate understanding and improve execution, but only if we reconnect those parts to the desired outcome and the whole defensive system. Line speed [&hellip;]<br />
The post Don&rsquo;t disconnect line speed from defence appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dont-disconnect-line-speed-from-defence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dont-disconnect-line-speed-from-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond in Bristol’s pack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fearless: Kevin Bogira was the fulcrum of a no-nonsense forwards unit LONG before Bristol rebranded themselves as the &ldquo;Bears&rdquo; &ndash; and even longer before the gifted Gabriel Oghre made his international debut in the England front row last year &ndash; the club considered themselves unusually blessed in the hooking department. John Thorne won full caps [&hellip;]<br />
The post Diamond in Bristol&rsquo;s pack appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/diamond-in-bristols-pack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/diamond-in-bristols-pack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David ‘Jacko’ Jackson is aiming to raise £1m for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Nottingham star is attempting 100 ultramarathons in 100 days to raise &pound;1 million for brain injury charities after a traumatic brain injury ended his rugby career.<br />
The post David &lsquo;Jacko&rsquo; Jackson is aiming to raise &pound;1m for charity appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/david-jacko-jackson-is-aiming-to-raise-1m-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/david-jacko-jackson-is-aiming-to-raise-1m-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell: Don’t disconnect line speed from defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell continues his new coaching series by examining how teams can develop effective line speed while keeping it connected to the wider defensive system.<br />
The post Dan Cottrell: Don&rsquo;t disconnect line speed from defence appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-cottrell-dont-disconnect-line-speed-from-defence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-cottrell-dont-disconnect-line-speed-from-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowling was as durable as they come]]></title><description><![CDATA[PROPS are a law unto themselves, renowned for their hardness and durability, and that would certainly sum up Robin Cowling, below, who died earlier this week aged 82. A son of the soil, born in Ipswich and a farmer in Gloucestershire and then Cornwall, a game of rugby was just another shift for Cowling, and [&hellip;]<br />
The post Cowling was as durable as they come appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cowling-was-as-durable-as-they-come/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cowling-was-as-durable-as-they-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Wade: Newcastle Red Bulls will start to make strides this season in the Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England wing believes Newcastle&rsquo;s Red Bull era can deliver a major transformation, with the club targeting sustained progress on and off the field over the next four years.<br />
The post Christian Wade: Newcastle Red Bulls will start to make strides this season in the Prem appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/christian-wade-newcastle-red-bulls-will-start-to-make-strides-this-season-in-the-prem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/christian-wade-newcastle-red-bulls-will-start-to-make-strides-this-season-in-the-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champ Ins and Outs – Ealing Trailfinders add beef to get it right this time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Champ season and says Ealing Trailfinders will once again be the team to beat as they plan for new campaign.<br />
The post Champ Ins and Outs &ndash; Ealing Trailfinders add beef to get it right this time appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/champ-ins-and-outs-ealing-trailfinders-add-beef-to-get-it-right-this-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/champ-ins-and-outs-ealing-trailfinders-add-beef-to-get-it-right-this-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher: £1m deal for Northampton Saints star Henry Pollock is a long way off yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher argues Henry Pollock&rsquo;s growing profile could make him a future marquee player, but believes a &pound;1m Northampton Saints contract is still a long way off.<br />
The post Brendan Gallagher: &pound;1m deal for Northampton Saints star Henry Pollock is a long way off yet appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-1m-deal-for-northampton-saints-star-henry-pollock-is-a-long-way-off-yet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-1m-deal-for-northampton-saints-star-henry-pollock-is-a-long-way-off-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher: £1m deal for Henry Pollock is a long way off yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Hearn has been sounding off this week about how his new client Henry Pollock should demand a &pound;1m annual pay cheque from Saints because &ldquo;he puts bums on seats&rdquo; and deserves to earn ten times his current salary which, in one way, can simply be viewed as the opening salvo to negotiations to his [&hellip;]<br />
The post Brendan Gallagher: &pound;1m deal for Henry Pollock is a long way off yet appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-1m-deal-for-henry-pollock-is-a-long-way-off-yet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-1m-deal-for-henry-pollock-is-a-long-way-off-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina 10-17 South Africa: Springboks survive Pumas fightback to edge Buenos Aires thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa survived a dramatic late Argentina fightback to extend their winning run to 10 Tests with a tense victory in Buenos Aires.<br />
The post Argentina 10-17 South Africa: Springboks survive Pumas fightback to edge Buenos Aires thriller appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-10-17-south-africa-springboks-survive-pumas-fightback-to-edge-buenos-aires-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-10-17-south-africa-springboks-survive-pumas-fightback-to-edge-buenos-aires-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Stars XV: London Irish – Exiles who can strut their stuff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher selects his all-time London Irish XV, featuring club legends Topsy Ojo, Brendan Venter and Paul Hodgson from the Exiles&rsquo; storied history.<br />
The post All Stars XV: London Irish &ndash; Exiles who can strut their stuff appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-stars-xv-london-irish-exiles-who-can-strut-their-stuff/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-stars-xv-london-irish-exiles-who-can-strut-their-stuff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Absolutely crazy! rules are madness RFU eligibility and must go…]]></title><description><![CDATA[NICK EASTER FORMER ENGLAND AND HARLEQUINS NO. 8 Hard men: George Martin and, right from top, Ben Earl and Henry Pollock THE RFU&rsquo;s eligibility rules are absolutely crazy. In this day and age, I cannot understand how England can knowingly prevent themselves from selecting some of their best players simply because they are playing club [&hellip;]<br />
The post Absolutely crazy! rules are madness RFU eligibility and must go&hellip; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/absolutely-crazy-rules-are-madness-rfu-eligibility-and-must-go/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/absolutely-crazy-rules-are-madness-rfu-eligibility-and-must-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£1m deal for Pollock is a long way off yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game&rsquo;s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Shining Saint: Heny Pollock with the Prem trophy PICTURES: Getty Images EDDIE Hearn has been sounding off this week about how his new client Henry Pollock should demand a &pound;1m annual pay cheque from Saints because &ldquo;he puts bums on seats&rdquo; and [&hellip;]<br />
The post &pound;1m deal for Pollock is a long way off yet appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/1m-deal-for-pollock-is-a-long-way-off-yet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/1m-deal-for-pollock-is-a-long-way-off-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Eastwood’s fiscal talent behind RFU’s success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Cain looks back on the life of Nick Eastwood, former Finance Director of the RFU, who has died at the age of 66.<br />
The post Nick Eastwood&rsquo;s fiscal talent behind RFU&rsquo;s success appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-eastwoods-fiscal-talent-behind-rfus-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-eastwoods-fiscal-talent-behind-rfus-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby star aged 26 dies with suspected heatstroke after training session]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rugby star has died of suspected heatstroke at the age of 26, with his 'devastated' club confirming the tragic news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-star-aged-26-dies-with-suspected-heatstroke-after-training-session/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-star-aged-26-dies-with-suspected-heatstroke-after-training-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enright helps Leeds beat York in Super Four opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds Rhinos follow Wigan Warriors to landing a first blow in the Super Four stage against York Valkyrie, winning 38-16 at AMT Headingley Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/enright-helps-leeds-beat-york-in-super-four-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/enright-helps-leeds-beat-york-in-super-four-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield to play at Dewsbury from next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huddersfield Giants reveal they will play at Dewsbury Rams' 5,100-capacity Flair Stadium from next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-to-play-at-dewsbury-from-next-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-to-play-at-dewsbury-from-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fijian Vunilagi dies in Japan from suspected heatstroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex announce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fijian-vunilagi-dies-in-japan-from-suspected-heatstroke/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fijian-vunilagi-dies-in-japan-from-suspected-heatstroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armitage injury ends Bradford career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guy Armitage's season has been ended by a hamstring injury which means the back has played his last Bradford Bulls game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/armitage-injury-ends-bradford-career/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/armitage-injury-ends-bradford-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC earn stunning win over faltering St Helens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Hull FC pull off a stunning victory at St Helens to dent the hosts' hopes of sealing a Super League play-off spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-earn-stunning-win-over-faltering-st-helens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-earn-stunning-win-over-faltering-st-helens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Helens' play-off hopes fade after loss to Hull FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvey Barron's first senior hat-trick inspires lowly Hull FC to a first win at the BrewDog Stadium in nine years as St Helens' season continues to unravel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-play-off-hopes-fade-after-loss-to-hull-fc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-play-off-hopes-fade-after-loss-to-hull-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Helens and Hull FC confirm Dublin double-header]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Helens will face Hull FC in Dublin as part of a Super League double-header next April, the day after Warrington Wolves take on Wigan Warriors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-and-hull-fc-confirm-dublin-double-header/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-and-hull-fc-confirm-dublin-double-header/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan thrash Saints in opening Super Four game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wigan Warriors kick off the new Super Four format of the Women's Super League with a thumping 44-6 win at St Helens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-thrash-saints-in-opening-super-four-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-thrash-saints-in-opening-super-four-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castleford head coach Carr to miss Hull KR game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castleford Tigers head coach Ryan Carr is to miss Friday's home game against Hull KR for "personal reasons".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-head-coach-carr-to-miss-hull-kr-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-head-coach-carr-to-miss-hull-kr-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kloska &amp; Halliwell stay as Bears also sign Lennon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol props George Kloska and Jimmy Halliwell agree new deals and scrum-half Oscar Lennon re-signs with the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kloska-amp-halliwell-stay-as-bears-also-sign-lennon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kloska-amp-halliwell-stay-as-bears-also-sign-lennon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarlets chief Daniels dismisses Ospreys merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scarlets managing director Jon Daniels also wants greater transparency from the Welsh Rugby Union as their future hangs in the balance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarlets-chief-daniels-dismisses-ospreys-merger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarlets-chief-daniels-dismisses-ospreys-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellie Kildunne: Inside Bristol Bears Move, Career and Profile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellie Kildunne will play for Bristol Bears Women in the 2026-27 Premiership Women&rsquo;s Rugby season after leaving Harlequins in one of the biggest club transfers in the women&rsquo;s game this summer. The England full-back, widely regarded as one of the world&rsquo;s best players, described Bristol as &ldquo;the perfect club&rdquo; because of its ambitious style of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ellie Kildunne: Inside Bristol Bears Move, Career and Profile appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ellie-kildunne-inside-bristol-bears-move-career-and-profile/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ellie-kildunne-inside-bristol-bears-move-career-and-profile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington to face Wigan in Dublin in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors are set to meet in Dublin in 2027 in the first Super League fixture to be played in Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-to-face-wigan-in-dublin-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-to-face-wigan-in-dublin-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-England prop Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former rugby star will be known as Mauler when the fourth series airs in 2027, the BBC confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ex-england-prop-marler-to-become-bbcs-first-celebrity-gladiator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ex-england-prop-marler-to-become-bbcs-first-celebrity-gladiator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV presenter Knowles buys stake in Cornish Pirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Television presenter Nick Knowles becomes a shareholder in Champ Rugby side Cornish Pirates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tv-presenter-knowles-buys-stake-in-cornish-pirates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tv-presenter-knowles-buys-stake-in-cornish-pirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[English out for season days after signing for York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prop forward Matty English is out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury shortly after signing for York Knights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/english-out-for-season-days-after-signing-for-york/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/english-out-for-season-days-after-signing-for-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai, Mie, Madrid - GB part-time stars' search for sevens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since their contracts were stripped back to part-time last summer, Great Britain Sevens players have had to find alternative employment and teams to keep their passion alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mumbai-mie-madrid-gb-part-time-stars-search-for-sevens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mumbai-mie-madrid-gb-part-time-stars-search-for-sevens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC sign Leigh full-back Hodgson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC sign Leigh Leopards full-back Bailey Hodgson on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-sign-leigh-full-back-hodgson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-sign-leigh-full-back-hodgson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradford re-sign England forward Bateman for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford Bulls re-sign North Queensland Cowboys forward John Bateman on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-re-sign-england-forward-bateman-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bradford-re-sign-england-forward-bateman-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salary cap regulations might not be high on everyone's holiday reading list, but Eddie Hearn might be interested if he's keen to get Henry Pollock's &pound;1m pay-day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-1m-a-season-deal-will-be-hard-for-pollock-and-hearn-to-find/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-1m-a-season-deal-will-be-hard-for-pollock-and-hearn-to-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds veteran Watkins extends deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds Rhinos veteran Kallum Watkins extends his deal through to the end of next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-veteran-watkins-extends-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-veteran-watkins-extends-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign Fiji hooker Togiatama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls sign Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama on a one-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-sign-fiji-hooker-togiatama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-sign-fiji-hooker-togiatama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The teenage Cardiff hooker ignoring Wales hype]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hooker Tom Howe stays grounded after being tipped as one to watch for Wales before his debut for Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-teenage-cardiff-hooker-ignoring-wales-hype/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-teenage-cardiff-hooker-ignoring-wales-hype/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor to return to Hull FC as part of coaching team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time Challenge Cup winner Scott Taylor will return to Hull FC to be part of Steve McNamara's new-look coaching team for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/taylor-to-return-to-hull-fc-as-part-of-coaching-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/taylor-to-return-to-hull-fc-as-part-of-coaching-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leigh release Australian prop Pene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leigh Leopards release Australian prop Aaron Pene early from his contract after only 15 Super League games for the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-release-australian-prop-pene/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-release-australian-prop-pene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter stalwart Cowling dies aged 82]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Exeter Chiefs coach and Leicester Tigers and Gloucester player Robin Cowling dies aged 82.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exeter-stalwart-cowling-dies-aged-82/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exeter-stalwart-cowling-dies-aged-82/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton - Hearn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Pollock is set to demand a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract to stay at Franklin's Gardens, with agent Eddie Hearn suggesting annual earnings of &pound;1m are his going rate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pollock-to-demand-1m-a-year-at-northampton-hearn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pollock-to-demand-1m-a-year-at-northampton-hearn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitby celebrate 75 years with exciting new era ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whitby will celebrate their 75th anniversary during the 2026-27 season as the club enters a new era with a league move, fresh leadership and a thriving junior section.<br />
The post Whitby celebrate 75 years with exciting new era ahead appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/whitby-celebrate-75-years-with-exciting-new-era-ahead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/whitby-celebrate-75-years-with-exciting-new-era-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northampton sign Italian international Neculai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton Saints sign Italian International tighthead prop Ion Neculai from Zebre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/northampton-sign-italian-international-neculai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/northampton-sign-italian-international-neculai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Family stress' forces Scotland boss Fukofuka to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sione Fukofuka steps down from his role as Scotland Women head coach because of "the stress and the strain" of being apart from his family in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/family-stress-forces-scotland-boss-fukofuka-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/family-stress-forces-scotland-boss-fukofuka-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington thump Cas to boost play-off chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves thump Castleford Tigers to boost their Super League play-off hopes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-thump-cas-to-boost-play-off-chances/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-thump-cas-to-boost-play-off-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield beat Catalans for seventh straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Wakefield hold off Catalans Dragons to reclaim second place in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-beat-catalans-for-seventh-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-beat-catalans-for-seventh-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[York beat Saints for first time in 80 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as York Knights pile more misery on St Helens with a first victory over them in 80 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/york-beat-saints-for-first-time-in-80-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/york-beat-saints-for-first-time-in-80-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Slade: England have a real chance in the 2027 Rugby World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Slade believes England have all the ingredients to challenge rugby&rsquo;s biggest nations at next year&rsquo;s Rugby World Cup &ndash; if they can finally solve the one issue holding them back.<br />
The post Henry Slade: England have a real chance in the 2027 Rugby World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/henry-slade-england-have-a-real-chance-in-the-2027-rugby-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/henry-slade-england-have-a-real-chance-in-the-2027-rugby-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Winterbottom says England have made no progress under Steve Borthwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Winterbottom questions whether England have genuinely progressed under Steve Borthwick, with the former flanker also highlighting discipline issues and naming the player he believes could solve the midfield problem.<br />
The post Peter Winterbottom says England have made no progress under Steve Borthwick appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-winterbottom-says-england-have-made-no-progress-under-steve-borthwick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-winterbottom-says-england-have-made-no-progress-under-steve-borthwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher: France are keeping the global game alive ahead of the Rugby World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher examines how French rugby has become the driving force behind the global game, providing vital support for Tier 2 nations ahead of the expanded Rugby World Cup.<br />
The post Brendan Gallagher: France are keeping the global game alive ahead of the Rugby World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-france-are-keeping-the-global-game-alive-ahead-of-the-rugby-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-france-are-keeping-the-global-game-alive-ahead-of-the-rugby-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Dun admits ‘clock is ticking’ on England dream after Harlequins move]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Dun admits time is against him in his push for England recognition but believes his move to Harlequins can give him the platform to reach the international stage.<br />
The post James Dun admits &lsquo;clock is ticking&rsquo; on England dream after Harlequins move appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/james-dun-admits-clock-is-ticking-on-england-dream-after-harlequins-move/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/james-dun-admits-clock-is-ticking-on-england-dream-after-harlequins-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slade: We have real chance in World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[HENRY Slade insists England are just one step away from competing with the top teams at the World Cup next year. &#9632;By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s squad currently have their feet up on holiday after winning two from three in their Nations Championship summer, another campaign blighted by ill-discipline. That will be top of the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Slade: We have real chance in World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/slade-we-have-real-chance-in-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/slade-we-have-real-chance-in-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem review: After 15 years as the boss, Mark McCall leaves Saracens in impressive shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Saracens.<br />
The post Prem review: After 15 years as the boss, Mark McCall leaves Saracens in impressive shape appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-after-15-years-as-the-boss-mark-mccall-leaves-saracens-in-impressive-shape/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-after-15-years-as-the-boss-mark-mccall-leaves-saracens-in-impressive-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Jackson: All Blacks v Springboks – The thrilling series that will grip the rugby world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Jackson says the return of a four-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand is the blockbuster rugby has been missing &ndash; and one that will captivate fans around the world.<br />
The post Peter Jackson: All Blacks v Springboks &ndash; The thrilling series that will grip the rugby world appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-all-blacks-v-springboks-the-thrilling-series-that-will-grip-the-rugby-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-all-blacks-v-springboks-the-thrilling-series-that-will-grip-the-rugby-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Hewett: Jac Morgan is the lad to get the Shed singing at Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Hewett believes Jac Morgan can become a defining figure for Gloucester as the Wales captain joins a recruitment drive that could finally turn the Cherry and Whites into Premiership contenders.<br />
The post Chris Hewett: Jac Morgan is the lad to get the Shed singing at Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-jac-morgan-is-the-lad-to-get-the-shed-singing-at-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-jac-morgan-is-the-lad-to-get-the-shed-singing-at-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yatte Minahare, says Lowe as he heads east]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON On the attack: James Lowe in action for Leinster PICTURE: Alamy TOKYO Suntory Sungoliath have confirmed the signing of former Ireland and Leinster wing James Lowe on a two-year deal. Lowe departed Irish rugby at the end of the 2025-26 season after failing to agree a contract extension with Leinster, for whom [&hellip;]<br />
The post Yatte Minahare, says Lowe as he heads east appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/yatte-minahare-says-lowe-as-he-heads-east/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/yatte-minahare-says-lowe-as-he-heads-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yatte Minahare! James Lowe excited for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath move following Leinster exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Lowe says he is excited to begin a &ldquo;new chapter&rdquo; in Japan after joining Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.<br />
The post Yatte Minahare! James Lowe excited for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath move following Leinster exit appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/yatte-minahare-james-lowe-excited-for-tokyo-suntory-sungoliath-move-following-leinster-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/yatte-minahare-james-lowe-excited-for-tokyo-suntory-sungoliath-move-following-leinster-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRU: It’s either Ospreys or Scarlets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scarlets insist they remain committed to being &ldquo;at the heart of west Wales&rdquo; after the WRU confirmed either they or Ospreys will lose their professional licence as part of a three-region model.<br />
The post WRU: It&rsquo;s either Ospreys or Scarlets appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wru-its-either-ospreys-or-scarlets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wru-its-either-ospreys-or-scarlets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winters: I see no signs of progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK FORMER England flanker Peter Winterbottom believes Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s side have shown no clear signs of progression despite recording two wins from three in the Nations Championship. England beat Argentina and Fiji but lost to South Africa, and Winterbottom remains unconvinced the performances represented a meaningful step forward following a dismal Six Nations [&hellip;]<br />
The post Winters: I see no signs of progress appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/winters-i-see-no-signs-of-progress/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/winters-i-see-no-signs-of-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winterbottom: I can’t see progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[&gt;Continued from Front Africa I don&rsquo;t think the performance was quite as poor as the scoreline suggested. England created chances, particularly in the first half, and if they had converted them, it could have been a very different game. But, overall, have they really moved forward? &ldquo;You would have expected England to move on from [&hellip;]<br />
The post Winterbottom: I can&rsquo;t see progress appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/winterbottom-i-cant-see-progress/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/winterbottom-i-cant-see-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitby celebrate their first 75 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHITBY Rugby Club are celebrating their 75th anniversary in the 2026-27 season which is shaping up to be one of their most exciting seasons in recent memory. The Maroons 1st XV have moved in the recent league restructure, transferring from the Durham &amp; Northumberland leagues to the Yorkshire League structure, kicking off at home to [&hellip;]<br />
The post Whitby celebrate their first 75 years appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/whitby-celebrate-their-first-75-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/whitby-celebrate-their-first-75-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Bill Oddie dreamt of winning a Blue]]></title><description><![CDATA[RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game&rsquo;s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER FOR some reason it amuses me that two of the comic geniuses of our times both went to Oxbridge to read English literature with the primary intention of winning a Rugby Blue&hellip; but got waylaid by the need to make people laugh. [&hellip;]<br />
The post When Bill Oddie dreamt of winning a Blue appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/when-bill-oddie-dreamt-of-winning-a-blue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/when-bill-oddie-dreamt-of-winning-a-blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales need James to make dents at 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[THERE are certain things in life that can&rsquo;t be anything but a 12. Show me the house to the far left of 10 Downing Street (as we usually see it on TV), and it is without doubt number 12 &ndash; it traditionally serves as the office for the Government Chief Whip. Show me Leonardo da [&hellip;]<br />
The post Wales need James to make dents at 12 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-need-james-to-make-dents-at-12/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-need-james-to-make-dents-at-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[URC Ins and Outs – Cardiff leading the Welsh challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the URC season with Jarrod Evans returning to the Blue and Blacks as Corniel van Zyl puts final touches to his squad<br />
The post URC Ins and Outs &ndash; Cardiff leading the Welsh challenge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/urc-ins-and-outs-cardiff-leading-the-welsh-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/urc-ins-and-outs-cardiff-leading-the-welsh-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tudor: People often describe fans as the 16th man but at Caldy it’s really true]]></title><description><![CDATA[Q&amp;A Caldy winger , below, speaks to Ben Jaycock about the demands of pre-season, the club&rsquo;s Champ ambitions and the challenge part-time players face due to a growing number of Friday fixtures Q: Pre-season has been under way for around a month. Has it been a shock to the system? It has been tough, especially [&hellip;]<br />
The post Tudor: People often describe fans as the 16th man but at Caldy it&rsquo;s really true appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tudor-people-often-describe-fans-as-the-16th-man-but-at-caldy-its-really-true/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tudor-people-often-describe-fans-as-the-16th-man-but-at-caldy-its-really-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thrilling series that will grip the rugby world]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON THE last four-Test series ended at Eden Park on July 16, 1983 when the Lions disappeared without trace, exactly as Shergar had done rather more ominously a few months earlier. The next one kicks off this month; four Tests on successive Saturdays between the perennial superpowers of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Thrilling series that will grip the rugby world appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/thrilling-series-that-will-grip-the-rugby-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/thrilling-series-that-will-grip-the-rugby-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SRU sacks Williamson]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTTISH Rugby has sacked chief executive Alex Williamson following an independent investigation into his conduct. Williamson was placed on extended leave in May and John McGuigan, chairman of Scottish Rugby Limited, said: &ldquo;The board of Scottish Rugby has dismissed Alex Williamson from his position as chief executive with immediate effect. &ldquo;His dismissal follows the conclusion [&hellip;]<br />
The post SRU sacks Williamson appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sru-sacks-williamson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sru-sacks-williamson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorry, Steve, but we can’t avoid this…]]></title><description><![CDATA[IN their eight matches to date this year, England have collected more cards than France, Scotland, Ireland and Italy combined over the same number of fixtures. They have accumulated an aggregate total of 12 cards, all yellow, compared to the Red Rose tally of 13 yellows and one red (Henry Arundell against Scotland). Among the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Sorry, Steve, but we can&rsquo;t avoid this&hellip; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sorry-steve-but-we-cant-avoid-this/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sorry-steve-but-we-cant-avoid-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schmidt signs up for new Ulster role]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By TOM RILEY FORMER Ireland and Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has been appointed to a newly created consultancy role with Ulster Rugby. The 60-year-old New Zealander will step into the position of coach development adviser, focusing on strengthening the province&rsquo;s grassroots and pathway coaching structures rather than working with the senior squad. The high-profile [&hellip;]<br />
The post Schmidt signs up for new Ulster role appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/schmidt-signs-up-for-new-ulster-role/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/schmidt-signs-up-for-new-ulster-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhys Tudor: People often describe fans as the 16th man but at Caldy it’s really true]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caldy winger Rhys Tudor speaks to Ben Jaycock about the demands of pre-season, the club&rsquo;s Champ ambitions and the challenge part-time players face due to a growing number of Friday fixtures.<br />
The post Rhys Tudor: People often describe fans as the 16th man but at Caldy it&rsquo;s really true appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rhys-tudor-people-often-describe-fans-as-the-16th-man-but-at-caldy-its-really-true/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rhys-tudor-people-often-describe-fans-as-the-16th-man-but-at-caldy-its-really-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing will have to get used to life on the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON IT HAS been a relatively quiet summer at Racing 92&rsquo;s Plessis-Robinson training campus, after their return to the top six last season. Highly regarded ex-Georgia defence coach Julian Salvi has replaced NRL-bound Freddie Michalak among the staff; they&rsquo;ve built on their squad quietly yet impressively &ndash; Australian Seru Uru, returning veteran [&hellip;]<br />
The post Racing will have to get used to life on the road appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/racing-will-have-to-get-used-to-life-on-the-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/racing-will-have-to-get-used-to-life-on-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulling on a Wasps shirt was a proud moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[GEORGE SIMPSON THE FORMER CARDIFF MET, EALING TRAILFINDERS, WASPS, DONCASTER KNIGHTS, MANLY MARLINS AND HARTPURY UNIVERSITY FULL-BACK BEING released by Harlequins at 16 gave me the motivation to become a professional rugby player. At the time, it was difficult to take. I had been part of the academy, rugby was what I wanted to do [&hellip;]<br />
The post Pulling on a Wasps shirt was a proud moment appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pulling-on-a-wasps-shirt-was-a-proud-moment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pulling-on-a-wasps-shirt-was-a-proud-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem Rugby and RFU must work together]]></title><description><![CDATA[IS IT time for the RFU and Prem Rugby to put their heads together to resolve the challenges facing English rugby? Internationally, we are producing very few players of genuine top class who can challenge the leading nations. Recent results have, at best, been underwhelming. The Prem has been reduced to 10 teams, with many [&hellip;]<br />
The post Prem Rugby and RFU must work together appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-rugby-and-rfu-must-work-together/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-rugby-and-rfu-must-work-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem 2026/27 fixtures: Newcastle Red Bulls first up for Northampton Saints in their title defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton Saints will begin their Prem title defence at home to Newcastle Red Bulls, with the 2026/27 fixtures also featuring a repeat of last season&rsquo;s final and a host of major derby clashes.<br />
The post Prem 2026/27 fixtures: Newcastle Red Bulls first up for Northampton Saints in their title defence appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-202627-fixtures-newcastle-red-bulls-first-up-for-northampton-saints-in-their-title-defence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-202627-fixtures-newcastle-red-bulls-first-up-for-northampton-saints-in-their-title-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player welfare ignored in rugby’s dash for cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE July launch of rugby union&rsquo;s Nations Championship proved an interesting playing success with some thrilling Test encounters obscuring a flawed concept. The reality is the new &ldquo;dash for cash&rdquo; tournament undermined next year&rsquo;s real World Cup and ignored player welfare by extending the daunting existing fixtures treadmill. England prop Ellis Genge had offered a [&hellip;]<br />
The post Player welfare ignored in rugby&rsquo;s dash for cash appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/player-welfare-ignored-in-rugbys-dash-for-cash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/player-welfare-ignored-in-rugbys-dash-for-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Williams: It’s time for Welsh rugby to look to the future and not live in the past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Williams argues Welsh rugby must stop dwelling on past mistakes and embrace the major changes ahead as the professional game moves towards a new three-region model.<br />
The post Paul Williams: It&rsquo;s time for Welsh rugby to look to the future and not live in the past appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-williams-its-time-for-welsh-rugby-to-look-to-the-future-and-not-live-in-the-past/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-williams-its-time-for-welsh-rugby-to-look-to-the-future-and-not-live-in-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: France must be northern stars in the Nations Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[France have emerged as the leading northern hemisphere challengers after the opening phase of the Nations Championship, but Paul Rees believes they must finally prove they can topple world champions South Africa.<br />
The post Paul Rees: France must be northern stars in the Nations Championship appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-france-must-be-northern-stars-in-the-nations-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-france-must-be-northern-stars-in-the-nations-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, France come to the rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOMETIMES you just have to step back and take note of what is really happening out there, especially as the new enlarged 24-team World Cup looms large, the reality is there is no conceivable way rugby can stage a global World Cup without the largesse, generosity and scope of professional rugby in France. French rugby [&hellip;]<br />
The post Once again, France come to the rescue appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/once-again-france-come-to-the-rescue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/once-again-france-come-to-the-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nice’s players and staff plead for the chance to carry on]]></title><description><![CDATA[IN THE days since Nice&rsquo;s promotion to the ProD2 was blocked for financial and administrative reasons last Friday, following the resignations of the club&rsquo;s president and the president of the association, not much seems to have happened. On top of the relegation to a &ldquo;federal competition for the 2026-2027 season, at a level to be [&hellip;]<br />
The post Nice&rsquo;s players and staff plead for the chance to carry on appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nices-players-and-staff-plead-for-the-chance-to-carry-on/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nices-players-and-staff-plead-for-the-chance-to-carry-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle first up as Saints begin defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTHAMPTON Saints will begin the defence of their Prem Rugby title at home to Newcastle Red Bulls when the 2026/27 campaign gets under way on Friday, September 25. nBy BEN JAYCOCK The opening night features a double-header, with Harlequins hosting Bath at The Stoop alongside Saints&rsquo; first outing since lifting the trophy with a 26-17 [&hellip;]<br />
The post Newcastle first up as Saints begin defence appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-first-up-as-saints-begin-defence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/newcastle-first-up-as-saints-begin-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neil de Kock: Every Test match will count for something in the Nations Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former South Africa and Saracens scrum-half Neil de Kock believes the Nations Championship can provide rugby with a meaningful competition between World Cups, despite admitting the new tournament comes with challenges.<br />
The post Neil de Kock: Every Test match will count for something in the Nations Championship appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neil-de-kock-every-test-match-will-count-for-something-in-the-nations-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/neil-de-kock-every-test-match-will-count-for-something-in-the-nations-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natalia Pamieta: My big dream is to play in the Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saope Soko talks to Natalia Pamieta who has decided to leave her army career to concentrate on playing for Poland.<br />
The post Natalia Pamieta: My big dream is to play in the Olympics appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/natalia-pamieta-my-big-dream-is-to-play-in-the-olympics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/natalia-pamieta-my-big-dream-is-to-play-in-the-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life in Rugby: George Simpson – Pulling on a Wasps shirt was a proud moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Simpson, the former Cardiff Met, Ealing Trailfinders, Wasps, Doncaster Knights, Manly Marlins and Hartpury University full-back, reflects on his life in rugby.<br />
The post My Life in Rugby: George Simpson &ndash; Pulling on a Wasps shirt was a proud moment appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-george-simpson-pulling-on-a-wasps-shirt-was-a-proud-moment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-george-simpson-pulling-on-a-wasps-shirt-was-a-proud-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My big dream is to play in the Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saope Soko talks to Natalia Pamieta who has decided to leave her army career to concentrate on playing for Poland NATALIA Pami&#281;ta&rsquo;s rugby story is one built on sacrifice, resilience and ambition. From balancing military life with international rugby to helping drive the rise of women&rsquo;s rugby in Poland, the 26-year-old has become one of [&hellip;]<br />
The post My big dream is to play in the Olympics appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-big-dream-is-to-play-in-the-olympics/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-big-dream-is-to-play-in-the-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McArthur agrees deal with Exeter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prop: Archie McArthur EXETER Chiefs have signed loosehead prop Archie McArthur from Gloucester for the 2026-27 season. McArthur made 20 appearances for the Cherry and Whites during three campaigns while being dual-registered with Champ side Hartpury, who he also played 25 games for. The 23-year-old began his career in Wasps&rsquo; academy and has also represented [&hellip;]<br />
The post McArthur agrees deal with Exeter appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mcarthur-agrees-deal-with-exeter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mcarthur-agrees-deal-with-exeter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Machenaud is on Nonu’s tail]]></title><description><![CDATA[AS Ma&rsquo;a Nonu prepares for his 25th season by breaking new ground with the Sharks in Durban at the age of 44, one French veteran is warming up for a return to familiar territory. Maxine Machenaud, a mere upstart at 37, has rejoined Racing on a contract which will take the old Test scrum-half into [&hellip;]<br />
The post Machenaud is on Nonu&rsquo;s tail appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/machenaud-is-on-nonus-tail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/machenaud-is-on-nonus-tail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ludlow sets sights on pushing for title]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD Taking charge: Lewis Ludlow and, inset, head coach George Skivington PICTURES: Getty Images LEWIS Ludlow will always retain the stinging desire to one day add to the pair of England caps he won five years ago. However, right now, the flanker&rsquo;s sights are fixed more so on putting the seal on an [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ludlow sets sights on pushing for title appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ludlow-sets-sights-on-pushing-for-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ludlow-sets-sights-on-pushing-for-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyran Bracken: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso blew me away, he’s genuinely world class]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup winner Kyran Bracken believes England are heading in the right direction after their Nations Championship campaign, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso emerging as a potential world-class talent.<br />
The post Kyran Bracken: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso blew me away, he&rsquo;s genuinely world class appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kyran-bracken-immanuel-feyi-waboso-blew-me-away-hes-genuinely-world-class/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kyran-bracken-immanuel-feyi-waboso-blew-me-away-hes-genuinely-world-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyran Bracken column: Manny Feyi-Waboso blew me away, he’s genuinely world class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flying high: England&rsquo;s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso PICTURE: Getty Images Pages 6-7 ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login<br />
The post Kyran Bracken column: Manny Feyi-Waboso blew me away, he&rsquo;s genuinely world class appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kyran-bracken-column-manny-feyi-waboso-blew-me-away-hes-genuinely-world-class/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kyran-bracken-column-manny-feyi-waboso-blew-me-away-hes-genuinely-world-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kruis helps raise funds for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORMER England lock George Kruis was among the players who helped set a provisional Guinness World Record after completing a gruelling 28-hour sevens match in aid of mental health charity LooseHeadz. The 24/7s challenge, held at Sandbach RUFC in Cheshire, brought together men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s teams in a fundraising effort that has already generated more [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kruis helps raise funds for charity appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kruis-helps-raise-funds-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kruis-helps-raise-funds-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiss looks like going back to the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[MANY moons ago, just as the union game was stumbling into professionalism, the late Kevin Bowring said that his most pressing task as the new head coach of Wales was to &ldquo;Welshify&rdquo; the team. He felt something essential had gone missing from the Red Dragons &ndash; something difficult to define, but broadly understood to fall [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kiss looks like going back to the future appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiss-looks-like-going-back-to-the-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiss-looks-like-going-back-to-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Schmidt signs up for new Ulster role after Australia head coach exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Ireland boss will help shape the next generation of coaches at Ulster, with his arrival offering the province a wealth of international experience and a proven track record of developing successful teams.<br />
The post Joe Schmidt signs up for new Ulster role after Australia head coach exit appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-schmidt-signs-up-for-new-ulster-role-after-australia-head-coach-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-schmidt-signs-up-for-new-ulster-role-after-australia-head-coach-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jac’s the lad to get the Shedsinging]]></title><description><![CDATA[RUGBY&rsquo;S place in world sport&rsquo;s big picture is relatively secure &ndash; it is unlikely to be airbrushed out by field hockey, lawn bowls or clay pigeon shooting any time soon &ndash; but it will never share a rung on the economic ladder with baseball, where the Dominican outfielder Juan Soto is currently playing his way [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jac&rsquo;s the lad to get the Shedsinging appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jacs-the-lad-to-get-the-shedsinging/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jacs-the-lad-to-get-the-shedsinging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV agrees World Cup deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV will show next year&rsquo;s Rugby World Cup in Australia, extending the broadcaster&rsquo;s coverage of the tournament to a 10th successive edition. All 52 matches from the expanded event, which features 24 teams and a last-16 knockout round, will be shown live. It kicks off with the Wallabies taking on Hong Kong on October 1, [&hellip;]<br />
The post ITV agrees World Cup deal appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/itv-agrees-world-cup-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/itv-agrees-world-cup-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s time to look to future and not live in the past]]></title><description><![CDATA[EVERY rugby nation has a key skill for which they are renowned. The South Africans have their scrum. The French have their handling. And the Fijians have their offloads. In Wales our key skill is hindsight. Our 20/20 hindsight in recognising administrative mistakes from the past can&rsquo;t be matched by any team in the world. [&hellip;]<br />
The post It&rsquo;s time to look to future and not live in the past appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-time-to-look-to-future-and-not-live-in-the-past/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-time-to-look-to-future-and-not-live-in-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s family first for Whitelocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEFORE the Barretts came along in triplicate, there were the Whitelocks: four brothers who all played for Canterbury, three of whom became All Blacks, the first fraternal trio to do so. George played once for New Zealand, against Italy in 2009 and Sam wasn&rsquo;t halfway through his 153-Test career when Luke, at 35 the youngest [&hellip;]<br />
The post It&rsquo;s family first for Whitelocks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-family-first-for-whitelocks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-family-first-for-whitelocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s either Ospreys or Scarlets, says WRU]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON SCARLETS intend to remain &ldquo;at the heart of west Wales&rdquo; after the WRU announced on Wednesday that either they or Ospreys will be cut as part of a radical downsizing to a three-region model. Welsh rugby&rsquo;s governing body confirmed on Wednesday that Cardiff and Dragons will be given licences ahead of the [&hellip;]<br />
The post It&rsquo;s either Ospreys or Scarlets, says WRU appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-either-ospreys-or-scarlets-says-wru/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/its-either-ospreys-or-scarlets-says-wru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ilione will miss rest of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEICESTER back row Emeka Ilione has been ruled out until &ldquo;at least&rdquo; the end of the year. The 24-year-old has not played since January because of a shoulder injury. Head coach Geoff Parling told the club&rsquo;s website: &ldquo;Unfortunately, Emeka&rsquo;s shoulder injury is complex and hasn&rsquo;t recovered as we hoped. He will see the specialist again [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ilione will miss rest of the year appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ilione-will-miss-rest-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ilione-will-miss-rest-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the miss pass can spark an attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell brings a wealth of experience to The Rugby Paper as he launches a new coaching series packed with practical advice for coaches of every level. A former Bath and Bristol player, Dan has spent more than 16 seasons as head coach and editor of Rugby Coach Weekly, helping thousands of coaches worldwide develop [&hellip;]<br />
The post How the miss pass can spark an attack appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-the-miss-pass-can-spark-an-attack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-the-miss-pass-can-spark-an-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester flanker Lewis Ludlow sets his sights on pushing for the Prem title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Ludlow believes Gloucester can prove the doubters wrong after a summer of smart recruitment, with Jac Morgan, Dewi Lake and Jean Kleyn among those raising hopes of a Premiership push.<br />
The post Gloucester flanker Lewis Ludlow sets his sights on pushing for the Prem title appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gloucester-flanker-lewis-ludlow-sets-his-sights-on-pushing-for-the-prem-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gloucester-flanker-lewis-ludlow-sets-his-sights-on-pushing-for-the-prem-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gareth Anscombe says competition will bring the best out of Scarlets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gareth Anscombe says he still has &ldquo;a huge desire to compete&rdquo;, while Nigel Davies explains the mentality Scarlets want to build.<br />
The post Gareth Anscombe says competition will bring the best out of Scarlets appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gareth-anscombe-says-competition-will-bring-the-best-out-of-scarlets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gareth-anscombe-says-competition-will-bring-the-best-out-of-scarlets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France must be northern starsnorthern stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT IS tight at the top of the northern group in the Nations Championship with two points separating the leading four sides and everything to play for in the second leg. Wales and Italy are in the not unfamiliar position of jockeying to avoid the wooden spoon. France lead Ireland by one after an impressive [&hellip;]<br />
The post France must be northern starsnorthern stars appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-must-be-northern-starsnorthern-stars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-must-be-northern-starsnorthern-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feyi-Waboso is truly world class]]></title><description><![CDATA[KYRAN BRACKEN ENGLAND are heading in the right direction. Three matches, two wins and one defeat is not a perfect return, but I think the overall picture is encouraging. The loss against South Africa was disappointing but the performances in the other two Nations Championship games showed genuine progress. The victory over Argentina was particularly [&hellip;]<br />
The post Feyi-Waboso is truly world class appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/feyi-waboso-is-truly-world-class/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/feyi-waboso-is-truly-world-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans should see more of All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[NOVEMBER will see a whole raft of Test matches in Europe as the southern hemisphere &lsquo;Big 3&rsquo;, plus Japan, Fiji and Argentina, visit. Yet England&rsquo;s rugby fans will see none of it, apart from internationals at Twickenham. It is ironic that in the days before professionalism, incoming tours by New Zealand, Australia and South Africa [&hellip;]<br />
The post Fans should see more of All Blacks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fans-should-see-more-of-all-blacks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fans-should-see-more-of-all-blacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every Test match will count for something]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEIL DE KOCK I LOVE the concept of the freshly-minted Nations Championship, which has been launched this season, because every Test match you are going to be involved in is going to count for something. In some ways, it alleviates the four-year wait for a Rugby World Cup tournament. It&rsquo;s almost a stress test of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Every Test match will count for something appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/every-test-match-will-count-for-something/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/every-test-match-will-count-for-something/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England Women contracts given to 32 players]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Women have confirmed their 2026/27 contracts, with 32 players retained on deals and six more awarded transition contracts.<br />
The post England Women contracts given to 32 players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-women-contracts-given-to-32-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-women-contracts-given-to-32-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England contracts given to 32 players]]></title><description><![CDATA[ENGLAND Women will contract 32 players for the 2026/27 season, with a further six players awarded transition contracts. The 32 contracted players include 30 Rugby World Cup winners and have accumulated a combined 1,475 international caps. Among the transition contracts, three players made their Red Roses debuts during the 2026 Women&rsquo;s Six Nations. Lock Lilli [&hellip;]<br />
The post England contracts given to 32 players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-contracts-given-to-32-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-contracts-given-to-32-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell on how the miss pass can spark an attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Cottrell explains how the miss pass can unlock defences, create space and help attacking players exploit gaps in this latest coaching masterclass.<br />
The post Dan Cottrell on how the miss pass can spark an attack appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-cottrell-on-how-the-miss-pass-can-spark-an-attack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dan-cottrell-on-how-the-miss-pass-can-spark-an-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clock is ticking on England, says Dun]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD JAMES Dun concedes the &ldquo;clock is ticking&rdquo; on his England dream but he is convinced his move to the capital can help him step up to the senior Test stage And the lock insists he must first &ldquo;scrap&rdquo; to earn the right to stand in the Quins second row having taken up [&hellip;]<br />
The post Clock is ticking on England, says Dun appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/clock-is-ticking-on-england-says-dun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/clock-is-ticking-on-england-says-dun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiff leading the Welsh challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[URC Ins and Outs Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the URC season with Jarrod Evans returning to the Blue and Blacks as van Zyl puts final touches to his squad FOR the first time in several seasons, Cardiff head into a new URC campaign as genuine standard-bearers for Welsh rugby. After reaching last season&rsquo;s play-offs [&hellip;]<br />
The post Cardiff leading the Welsh challenge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cardiff-leading-the-welsh-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cardiff-leading-the-welsh-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher: When Bill Oddie dreamt of winning a Blue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher recalls the rugby ambitions of comedy legend Bill Oddie, who played as a No.10 for three years in the King Edward&rsquo;s Birmingham First XV and narrowly missed out on winning a Cambridge Blue.<br />
The post Brendan Gallagher: When Bill Oddie dreamt of winning a Blue appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-when-bill-oddie-dreamt-of-winning-a-blue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-when-bill-oddie-dreamt-of-winning-a-blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave warriors with a will to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHAT would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody playing in their pomp? Brendan Gallagher continues his occasional series doing precisely that. Having knocked off the 10 Premiership teams last summer he now spreads his wings. Selection is weighted heavily in favour of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Brave warriors with a will to win appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brave-warriors-with-a-will-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brave-warriors-with-a-will-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedford Blues are quick to tempt Marcus Kershaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Kershaw says he is &ldquo;really excited&rdquo; to return to the 15-a-side game with Bedford Blues after impressing on the 7s circuit with Great Britain.<br />
The post Bedford Blues are quick to tempt Marcus Kershaw appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bedford-blues-are-quick-to-tempt-marcus-kershaw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bedford-blues-are-quick-to-tempt-marcus-kershaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedford are quick to tempt Kershaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON SPEEDSTER Marcus Kershaw has joined Bedford Blues for the new Champ Rugby season, following a successful stint as part of GB 7s. The 25-year-old returns to the 15-a-side game following a number of years on the 7s circuit, starting off with England before the merger alongside Wales and Scotland into the Great [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bedford are quick to tempt Kershaw appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bedford-are-quick-to-tempt-kershaw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bedford-are-quick-to-tempt-kershaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anscombe takes up Scarlets challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON SCARLETS have pulled off a major coup by tempting Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe back to Wales for the 2026-27 season. The 35-year-old former Cardiff, Ospreys and Gloucester playmaker has joined the Llanelli side after an injury-hit campaign in France with Bayonne. The 42-cap Anscombe, who can also play fullback, will provide competition [&hellip;]<br />
The post Anscombe takes up Scarlets challenge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/anscombe-takes-up-scarlets-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/anscombe-takes-up-scarlets-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Stars XV: Wasps – Brave warriors with a will to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher selects his all-time Wasps XV, featuring club legends Lawrence Dallaglio, Simon Shaw and Josh Lewsey from the Premiership giants&rsquo; golden era.<br />
The post All Stars XV: Wasps &ndash; Brave warriors with a will to win appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-stars-xv-wasps-brave-warriors-with-a-will-to-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/all-stars-xv-wasps-brave-warriors-with-a-will-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 15 years as the boss, McCall leaves Saracens in impressive shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Saracens SARACENS came close to giving Mark McCall a fitting send-off after a rousing end to the season, but missed out on the play-offs after losing at old foes Exeter on the final day of the regular season. McCall [&hellip;]<br />
The post After 15 years as the boss, McCall leaves Saracens in impressive shape appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/after-15-years-as-the-boss-mccall-leaves-saracens-in-impressive-shape/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/after-15-years-as-the-boss-mccall-leaves-saracens-in-impressive-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield hold off Dragons to regain second place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaiah Vagana's quickfire double enables Wakefield to shake off a dogged Catalans side and reclaim second place in the table with a seventh straight Super League victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-hold-off-dragons-to-regain-second-place/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-hold-off-dragons-to-regain-second-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Helens misery continues as York seal memorable win]]></title><description><![CDATA[York Knights pile more misery on ailing St Helens with their first win over them in 80 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-misery-continues-as-york-seal-memorable-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-misery-continues-as-york-seal-memorable-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superman 1978: The classic superhero blockbuster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relive the film that made audiences believe a man could fly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/superman-1978-the-classic-superhero-blockbuster/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/superman-1978-the-classic-superhero-blockbuster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington too strong for woeful Castleford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrington score seven unanswered tries as they come from behind to relaunch their Super League play-off quest at Castleford Tigers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-too-strong-for-woeful-castleford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-too-strong-for-woeful-castleford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull KR beat Bradford on Burgess' milestone night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Joe Burgess scores twice to reach 200 career tries in Hull KR's home win against Bradford Bulls in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-beat-bradford-on-burgess-milestone-night/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-beat-bradford-on-burgess-milestone-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan punish careless Leigh for 10th win on spin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Wigan punish careless Leigh in Super League to register a 10th successive win in all competitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-punish-careless-leigh-for-10th-win-on-spin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-punish-careless-leigh-for-10th-win-on-spin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight-try leaders Leeds hammer Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos score eight tries to hammer Toulouse 46-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eight-try-leaders-leeds-hammer-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eight-try-leaders-leeds-hammer-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester back row Ilione out until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester Tigers back row Emeka Ilione is ruled out with a shoulder problem until "at least" the end of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leicester-back-row-ilione-out-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leicester-back-row-ilione-out-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burgess scores 200th try as Hull KR beat Bradford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Burgess scores twice to reach the milestone of 200 career tries in Hull KR's 40-16 win against Bradford Bulls in Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/burgess-scores-200th-try-as-hull-kr-beat-bradford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/burgess-scores-200th-try-as-hull-kr-beat-bradford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor stars as pacesetting Leeds thrash Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds Rhinos retain their two-point cushion at the Super League summit as they thrash a depleted Toulouse side 46-0 at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/connor-stars-as-pacesetting-leeds-thrash-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/connor-stars-as-pacesetting-leeds-thrash-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless Wigan seize on Leigh errors to go second]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wigan make it ten wins in a row in all competitions as a careless Leigh are made to pay for their mistakes in the Battle of the Borough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ruthless-wigan-seize-on-leigh-errors-to-go-second/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ruthless-wigan-seize-on-leigh-errors-to-go-second/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarlets vow to remain at heart of west Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scarlets and Ospreys are in a fight for survival in west Wales following plans by the Welsh Rugby Union to cut to three teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarlets-vow-to-remain-at-heart-of-west-wales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarlets-vow-to-remain-at-heart-of-west-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield earn comeback win over Hull FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Huddersfield Giants earn a comeback Super League win over Hull FC to register successive victories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-earn-comeback-win-over-hull-fc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-earn-comeback-win-over-hull-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venner and Robinson among 32 Red Roses contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury wing Mia Venner and Exeter scrum-half Flo Robinson receive full-time England contracts for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/venner-and-robinson-among-32-red-roses-contracts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/venner-and-robinson-among-32-red-roses-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby v cricket - England's George swaps sports to help tackle MND]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Saracens' Jamie George on why he and Somerset's Lewis Gregory are playing a charity cricket match to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-v-cricket-englands-george-swaps-sports-to-help-tackle-mnd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-v-cricket-englands-george-swaps-sports-to-help-tackle-mnd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hooker Jibulu signs new Sale deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Jibulu signs a new long-term contract with Sale Sharks, aiming to keep him at the side until 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hooker-jibulu-signs-new-sale-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hooker-jibulu-signs-new-sale-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield beat Hull FC for back-to-back wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bottom club Huddersfield Giants come from behind to beat Hull FC and claim only their fourth Super League win of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-beat-hull-fc-for-back-to-back-wins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-beat-hull-fc-for-back-to-back-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Rugby sacks chief executive Williamson after inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Rugby sacks its chief executive, Alex Williamson, after a months-long examination of his conduct in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scottish-rugby-sacks-chief-executive-williamson-after-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scottish-rugby-sacks-chief-executive-williamson-after-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Taranaki deny Canterbury National Provincial Championship glory for 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taranaki enter the 2026 National Provincial Championship season among the leading contenders as they look to challenge Canterbury for the title after a strong recent history.<br />
The post Can Taranaki deny Canterbury National Provincial Championship glory for 2026? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/can-taranaki-deny-canterbury-national-provincial-championship-glory-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/can-taranaki-deny-canterbury-national-provincial-championship-glory-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the MPBL Is Developing the Next Generation of Filipino Basketball Stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guard enters an MPBL game without the protection of a college reputation. The crowd wants the next possession defended, the next pass delivered, and the final two minutes handled without panic. That is where the league&rsquo;s development value begins: under consequence. The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League gives players a stage that exposes weak habits. [&hellip;]<br />
The post How the MPBL Is Developing the Next Generation of Filipino Basketball Stars appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-the-mpbl-is-developing-the-next-generation-of-filipino-basketball-stars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-the-mpbl-is-developing-the-next-generation-of-filipino-basketball-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Helens prop Delaney out for the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Helens prop George Delaney will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-prop-delaney-out-for-the-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-prop-delaney-out-for-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atkin among six to be released by Bulls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford Bulls half-back Chris Atkin is one of six players who will not be offered a contract for next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/atkin-among-six-to-be-released-by-bulls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/atkin-among-six-to-be-released-by-bulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[York sign Huddersfield's English on loan deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[York Knights have signed prop Matty English on loan from fellow Super League side Huddersfield Giants until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/york-sign-huddersfields-english-on-loan-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/york-sign-huddersfields-english-on-loan-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRU confirms Scarlets or Ospreys will be cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Welsh Rugby Union gives details of how it intends to cut a team - with Ospreys and Scarlets set to fight to be the side in south west Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wru-confirms-scarlets-or-ospreys-will-be-cut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wru-confirms-scarlets-or-ospreys-will-be-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schmidt to work in consultancy role at Ulster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Ireland and Australia head coach Joe Schmidt will work with Ulster in a consultancy role focused on the province's coaching pathway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/schmidt-to-work-in-consultancy-role-at-ulster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/schmidt-to-work-in-consultancy-role-at-ulster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarlets sign Wales fly-half Anscombe from Bayonne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fly-half Gareth Anscombe signs for a third Welsh club after joining Scarlets from Bayonne for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarlets-sign-wales-fly-half-anscombe-from-bayonne/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarlets-sign-wales-fly-half-anscombe-from-bayonne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future of Online Betting in SA: Less Generous, More Competitive]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa&rsquo;s online sports betting industry is entering a pivotal new phase. After years of rapid, mobile-driven growth, the sector is now facing increased regulatory scrutiny&mdash;most notably through the National Treasury&rsquo;s proposed 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR). The proposal, which closed for public comment in February 2026, is designed to both raise [&hellip;]<br />
The post The Future of Online Betting in SA: Less Generous, More Competitive appeared first on The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-future-of-online-betting-in-sa-less-generous-more-competitive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-future-of-online-betting-in-sa-less-generous-more-competitive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betting-Led Entertainment Platforms Are Changing Online Gambling in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za says South Africa&rsquo;s online gambling market is moving into a new phase, as betting-led platforms expand beyond traditional sportsbook products and become broader digital entertainment destinations. The trend is being driven by a market where sports betting now plays the leading role in gambling activity. The National Gambling Board&rsquo;s audited statistics for the 2024/25 [&hellip;]<br />
The post Betting-Led Entertainment Platforms Are Changing Online Gambling in Sout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/betting-led-entertainment-platforms-are-changing-online-gambling-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/betting-led-entertainment-platforms-are-changing-online-gambling-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cook Islands hooker Teague to join Wakefield]]></title><description><![CDATA[With hooker Tyson Smoothy set to depart for Perth Bears, Wakefield Trinity are bringing in Mason Teague as a replacement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cook-islands-hooker-teague-to-join-wakefield/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cook-islands-hooker-teague-to-join-wakefield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC lose bid to show next World Cup as statement drops over 2027 rugby tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[A statement has been released ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup, following a battle for the TV rights between BBC and ITV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bbc-lose-bid-to-show-next-world-cup-as-statement-drops-over-2027-rugby-tournament/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bbc-lose-bid-to-show-next-world-cup-as-statement-drops-over-2027-rugby-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions Saints host Newcastle on opening weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/champions-saints-host-newcastle-on-opening-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/champions-saints-host-newcastle-on-opening-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds forward Littlewood signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds Rhinos forward Ben Littlewood signs a new three-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-forward-littlewood-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-forward-littlewood-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the favourites to retain the National Provincial Championship crown for 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canterbury enter the new NPC season as favourites to defend their title, with Richie Mo&rsquo;unga&rsquo;s return and a squad packed with international talent making them the team to beat.<br />
The post Who are the favourites to retain the National Provincial Championship crown for 2026? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/who-are-the-favourites-to-retain-the-national-provincial-championship-crown-for-2026-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/who-are-the-favourites-to-retain-the-national-provincial-championship-crown-for-2026-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the favourites to retain the National Provincial Championship crown for 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canterbury enter the new NPC season as favourites to defend their title, with Richie Mo&rsquo;unga&rsquo;s return and a squad packed with international talent making them the team to beat.<br />
The post Who are the favourites to retain the National Provincial Championship crown for 2026? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/who-are-the-favourites-to-retain-the-national-provincial-championship-crown-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/who-are-the-favourites-to-retain-the-national-provincial-championship-crown-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-England lock George Kruis helps set Rugby Sevens world record after 28-hour challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England lock George Kruis was among the players who helped set a provisional Guinness World Record for the longest men&rsquo;s Rugby Sevens match after a 28-hour fundraising challenge at Sandbach RUFC.<br />
The post Ex-England lock George Kruis helps set Rugby Sevens world record after 28-hour challenge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ex-england-lock-george-kruis-helps-set-rugby-sevens-world-record-after-28-hour-challenge-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ex-england-lock-george-kruis-helps-set-rugby-sevens-world-record-after-28-hour-challenge-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-England lock George Kruis helps set Rugby Sevens world record after 28-hour challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England lock George Kruis was among the players who helped set a provisional Guinness World Record for the longest men&rsquo;s Rugby Sevens match after a 28-hour fundraising challenge at Sandbach RUFC.<br />
The post Ex-England lock George Kruis helps set Rugby Sevens world record after 28-hour challenge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ex-england-lock-george-kruis-helps-set-rugby-sevens-world-record-after-28-hour-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ex-england-lock-george-kruis-helps-set-rugby-sevens-world-record-after-28-hour-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe signs for Suntory Sungoliath after Leinster exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath confirm the signing of former Ireland and Leinster wing James Lowe on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lowe-signs-for-suntory-sungoliath-after-leinster-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lowe-signs-for-suntory-sungoliath-after-leinster-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds score seven tries to cruise past Bradford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Leeds Rhinos score seven tries and return to the top of Super League with a 42-12 victory against Bradford Bulls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-score-seven-tries-to-cruise-past-bradford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-score-seven-tries-to-cruise-past-bradford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV confirmed as 2027 Rugby World Cup broadcaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV will show next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia, extending the broadcaster's coverage of the tournament to a 10th successive edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/itv-confirmed-as-2027-rugby-world-cup-broadcaster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/itv-confirmed-as-2027-rugby-world-cup-broadcaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter sign prop McArthur from Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester's loosehead prop joins last season's Prem runner's up as cover for the departing Scott Sio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exeter-sign-prop-mcarthur-from-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/exeter-sign-prop-mcarthur-from-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield hooker Smoothy to join Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell said the club would like to keep Smoothy but he's been released on compassionate grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-hooker-smoothy-to-join-perth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-hooker-smoothy-to-join-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds winger Sivo suffers suspected broken forearm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds Rhinos winger Maika Sivo is expected to be ruled out of action for "six to eight weeks" with a broken forearm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-winger-sivo-suffers-suspected-broken-forearm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-winger-sivo-suffers-suspected-broken-forearm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds beat Bradford but leaders hit by Sivo injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds Rhinos go two points clear at the top of the Super League standings following a comfortable victory over Bradford Bulls, but suffer a blow with 29-try winger Maika Sivo suffering a suspected broken arm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-beat-bradford-but-leaders-hit-by-sivo-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leeds-beat-bradford-but-leaders-hit-by-sivo-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catalans secure close win over rivals Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Catalans Dragons end a four-game losing run after a 18-16 win over Toulouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catalans-secure-close-win-over-rivals-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catalans-secure-close-win-over-rivals-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leigh see off Warrington for fifth straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Leigh Leopards pick up a 28-12 win over play-off rivals Warrington Wolves to seal their fifth straight victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-see-off-warrington-for-fifth-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-see-off-warrington-for-fifth-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield pick up much-needed win at York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Huddersfield Giants win just their third Super League game of the season after a 24-22 win over York Knights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-pick-up-much-needed-win-at-york/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-pick-up-much-needed-win-at-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Tindall: R360 will transform our game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Tindall says delaying Rugby R360 until after the 2027 World Cup was the right decision, insisting the breakaway competition can still transform the club game, improve player welfare and attract a global audience when it launches in 2028.<br />
The post Mike Tindall: R360 will transform our game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mike-tindall-r360-will-transform-our-game-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mike-tindall-r360-will-transform-our-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Tindall: R360 will transform our game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Tindall says delaying Rugby R360 until after the 2027 World Cup was the right decision, insisting the breakaway competition can still transform the club game, improve player welfare and attract a global audience when it launches in 2028.<br />
The post Mike Tindall: R360 will transform our game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mike-tindall-r360-will-transform-our-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mike-tindall-r360-will-transform-our-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Guscott: The TMO is part of our world but the referee must have the final say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Guscott believes the TMO is now an essential part of modern rugby, but says World Rugby must introduce clearer protocols to ensure the referee remains the ultimate decision-maker.<br />
The post Jeremy Guscott: The TMO is part of our world but the referee must have the final say appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jeremy-guscott-the-tmo-is-part-of-our-world-but-the-referee-must-have-the-final-say-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jeremy-guscott-the-tmo-is-part-of-our-world-but-the-referee-must-have-the-final-say-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Guscott: The TMO is part of our world but the referee must have the final say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Guscott believes the TMO is now an essential part of modern rugby, but says World Rugby must introduce clearer protocols to ensure the referee remains the ultimate decision-maker.<br />
The post Jeremy Guscott: The TMO is part of our world but the referee must have the final say appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jeremy-guscott-the-tmo-is-part-of-our-world-but-the-referee-must-have-the-final-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jeremy-guscott-the-tmo-is-part-of-our-world-but-the-referee-must-have-the-final-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem review: Pat Lam – It’s massive for us that so many of the squad are staying with Bristol Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears.<br />
The post Prem review: Pat Lam &ndash; It&rsquo;s massive for us that so many of the squad are staying with Bristol Bears appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-pat-lam-its-massive-for-us-that-so-many-of-the-squad-are-staying-with-bristol-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-pat-lam-its-massive-for-us-that-so-many-of-the-squad-are-staying-with-bristol-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Winters looking to kick on with Bath after standout U20s World Cup for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Winters reflects on England&rsquo;s World Rugby U20 Championship campaign, the lessons learned from reaching the semi-finals and why he believes the experience has prepared him to kick on at Bath.<br />
The post Sam Winters looking to kick on with Bath after standout U20s World Cup for England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sam-winters-looking-to-kick-on-with-bath-after-standout-u20s-world-cup-for-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sam-winters-looking-to-kick-on-with-bath-after-standout-u20s-world-cup-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robshaw: Resting Itoje was right call]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK CHRIS Robshaw backs England&rsquo;s decision to rest captain Maro Itoje this summer, insisting the lock will reap the rewards at next year&rsquo;s World Cup while hailing the inaugural Nations Championship for bringing fresh meaning to the July Test window. The former England skipper believes protecting Itoje after a demanding season with club, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Robshaw: Resting Itoje was right call appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/robshaw-resting-itoje-was-right-call-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/robshaw-resting-itoje-was-right-call-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robshaw: Resting Itoje was right call]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK CHRIS Robshaw backs England&rsquo;s decision to rest captain Maro Itoje this summer, insisting the lock will reap the rewards at next year&rsquo;s World Cup while hailing the inaugural Nations Championship for bringing fresh meaning to the July Test window. The former England skipper believes protecting Itoje after a demanding season with club, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Robshaw: Resting Itoje was right call appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/robshaw-resting-itoje-was-right-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/robshaw-resting-itoje-was-right-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem ins and outs – Bath have some big holes to fill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock looks at who has come in and who has moved on as preparations continue for the next Prem season.<br />
The post Prem ins and outs &ndash; Bath have some big holes to fill appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-ins-and-outs-bath-have-some-big-holes-to-fill-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-ins-and-outs-bath-have-some-big-holes-to-fill-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Jackson: Not much sign that Wales can close gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Jackson argues there is little evidence Wales are closing the gap on the world&rsquo;s best, warning the WRU must replace empty optimism with honest self-assessment after another heavy defeat to South Africa.<br />
The post Peter Jackson: Not much sign that Wales can close gap appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-not-much-sign-that-wales-can-close-gap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-not-much-sign-that-wales-can-close-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher: Referees should not be above criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Gallagher argues World Rugby was wrong to punish Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada for criticising the officials, insisting referees can no longer be shielded from scrutiny in the era of the TMO.<br />
The post Brendan Gallagher: Referees should not be above criticism appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-referees-should-not-be-above-criticism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brendan-gallagher-referees-should-not-be-above-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Earl: England star Henry Pollock is unlike anyone I’ve seen before]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Earl knows exactly what Henry Pollock is going through after spending years waiting for his own England opportunity &ndash; but believes the back rower&rsquo;s patience will be rewarded.<br />
The post Ben Earl: England star Henry Pollock is unlike anyone I&rsquo;ve seen before appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ben-earl-england-star-henry-pollock-is-unlike-anyone-ive-seen-before-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ben-earl-england-star-henry-pollock-is-unlike-anyone-ive-seen-before-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Earl: England star Henry Pollock is unlike anyone I’ve seen before]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Earl knows exactly what Henry Pollock is going through after spending years waiting for his own England opportunity &ndash; but believes the back rower&rsquo;s patience will be rewarded.<br />
The post Ben Earl: England star Henry Pollock is unlike anyone I&rsquo;ve seen before appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ben-earl-england-star-henry-pollock-is-unlike-anyone-ive-seen-before/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ben-earl-england-star-henry-pollock-is-unlike-anyone-ive-seen-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’re quite right, Ben, that was brutal]]></title><description><![CDATA[ENGLAND&rsquo;S Ben Earl is spot on when he says England&rsquo;s travel schedule during the Nations Championship has been &lsquo;brutal&rsquo;. Playing three Test matches on three different continents on successive weekends and covering 26,000 miles! Brutal would seem to underplay it. Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s squad moved between Johannesburg, Liverpool and Santiago del Estero for games against South [&hellip;]<br />
The post You&rsquo;re quite right, Ben, that was brutal appeared first on The Rugby Pap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/youre-quite-right-ben-that-was-brutal-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/youre-quite-right-ben-that-was-brutal-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’re quite right, Ben, that was brutal]]></title><description><![CDATA[ENGLAND&rsquo;S Ben Earl is spot on when he says England&rsquo;s travel schedule during the Nations Championship has been &lsquo;brutal&rsquo;. Playing three Test matches on three different continents on successive weekends and covering 26,000 miles! Brutal would seem to underplay it. Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s squad moved between Johannesburg, Liverpool and Santiago del Estero for games against South [&hellip;]<br />
The post You&rsquo;re quite right, Ben, that was brutal appeared first on The Rugby Pap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/youre-quite-right-ben-that-was-brutal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/youre-quite-right-ben-that-was-brutal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young guns with world at their feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock selects the best of the best in the newly expanded event which saw South Africa beat France in the final to retain their world title THE newly expanded 16-team World U20 Championship in Georgia saw South Africa secure historic back-to-back world titles with a victory in the final over France. England finished fourth [&hellip;]<br />
The post Young guns with world at their feet appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/young-guns-with-world-at-their-feet-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/young-guns-with-world-at-their-feet-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young guns with world at their feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock selects the best of the best in the newly expanded event which saw South Africa beat France in the final to retain their world title THE newly expanded 16-team World U20 Championship in Georgia saw South Africa secure historic back-to-back world titles with a victory in the final over France. England finished fourth [&hellip;]<br />
The post Young guns with world at their feet appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/young-guns-with-world-at-their-feet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/young-guns-with-world-at-their-feet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are in a good spot, says Kingsholm chief exec]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SAM JACKSON GLOUCESTER chief executive Alex Brown says discussions over fresh investment in the Prem club are continuing, insisting any potential deal must be right for the long-term future of the Cherry and Whites. The comments come after Gloucester&rsquo;s latest financial accounts revealed losses had risen sharply from &pound;516,355 to &pound;2.91 million for the [&hellip;]<br />
The post We are in a good spot, says Kingsholm chief exec appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-are-in-a-good-spot-says-kingsholm-chief-exec/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-are-in-a-good-spot-says-kingsholm-chief-exec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales are getting better, says Morgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SAM JACKSON WALES captain Jac Morgan insists his side are making tangible progress despite ending their Nations Championship campaign with heavy defeats to Argentina and world champions South Africa. Steve Tandy&rsquo;s men opened the tournament with an encouraging 39- 24 victory over Fiji in Cardiff before suffering comprehensive losses in South America and Durban, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Wales are getting better, says Morgan appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-are-getting-better-says-morgan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-are-getting-better-says-morgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U20s World Cup Dream Team: Young guns with the world at their feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock selects the best of the best in the newly expanded event which saw South Africa beat France in the final to retain their world title.<br />
The post U20s World Cup Dream Team: Young guns with the world at their feet appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/u20s-world-cup-dream-team-young-guns-with-the-world-at-their-feet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/u20s-world-cup-dream-team-young-guns-with-the-world-at-their-feet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Townsend has put Scotland on the up]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTLAND&rsquo;S promising performances in their first three Nations Championship matches seem to have gone under the radar a little. A fine win in Argentina followed by a battling performance in South Africa show that Gregor Townsend is taking his team in the right direction. Their win over Fiji in their &lsquo;away&rsquo; match at Murrayfield leaves [&hellip;]<br />
The post Townsend has put Scotland on the up appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/townsend-has-put-scotland-on-the-up-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/townsend-has-put-scotland-on-the-up-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Townsend has put Scotland on the up]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTLAND&rsquo;S promising performances in their first three Nations Championship matches seem to have gone under the radar a little. A fine win in Argentina followed by a battling performance in South Africa show that Gregor Townsend is taking his team in the right direction. Their win over Fiji in their &lsquo;away&rsquo; match at Murrayfield leaves [&hellip;]<br />
The post Townsend has put Scotland on the up appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/townsend-has-put-scotland-on-the-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/townsend-has-put-scotland-on-the-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tindall: R360 will transform our game]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIKE Tindall says it was the correct decision to delay the launch of Rugby R360 until after next year&rsquo;s World Cup but remains confident it will be a massive success once it does spark into life. &#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD The former England centre believes the rebel club tournament is still needed to help transform the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Tindall: R360 will transform our game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tindall-r360-will-transform-our-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tindall-r360-will-transform-our-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tindall: R360 will elevate game]]></title><description><![CDATA[hit those levels of games and also get rewarded for it. The international game is this huge beast which is the focal point of the game and attracts huge crowds and audiences around the globe. &ldquo;Everyone who watched the last Six Nations saw just how good a product it can be in terms of excitement, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Tindall: R360 will elevate game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tindall-r360-will-elevate-game-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tindall-r360-will-elevate-game-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tindall: R360 will elevate game]]></title><description><![CDATA[hit those levels of games and also get rewarded for it. The international game is this huge beast which is the focal point of the game and attracts huge crowds and audiences around the globe. &ldquo;Everyone who watched the last Six Nations saw just how good a product it can be in terms of excitement, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Tindall: R360 will elevate game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tindall-r360-will-elevate-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tindall-r360-will-elevate-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This time, the TMO was right to stand ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Try or no try? Henry Slade tackling Bautista Delguy last weekend I&rsquo;M not the biggest fan of the TMO and their level of interference in the ebb and flow of modern rugby matches, but credit where it is due, he was spot on last Saturday night in informing referee Angus Gardner that the Argentine player [&hellip;]<br />
The post This time, the TMO was right to stand ground appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/this-time-the-tmo-was-right-to-stand-ground-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/this-time-the-tmo-was-right-to-stand-ground-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This time, the TMO was right to stand ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Try or no try? Henry Slade tackling Bautista Delguy last weekend I&rsquo;M not the biggest fan of the TMO and their level of interference in the ebb and flow of modern rugby matches, but credit where it is due, he was spot on last Saturday night in informing referee Angus Gardner that the Argentine player [&hellip;]<br />
The post This time, the TMO was right to stand ground appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/this-time-the-tmo-was-right-to-stand-ground/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/this-time-the-tmo-was-right-to-stand-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THINKING ALLOWED]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHRIS HEWETT It&rsquo;s time for Pumas to spice things up again DEAR old Jason Leonard, who learned a thing or two about the realities of rugby at the sharp end over the 119-cap stretch of a record-breaking international career, recalls every last detail of his first tutorial with the Argentine arch-scrummager Diego Cash, in the [&hellip;]<br />
The post THINKING ALLOWED appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/thinking-allowed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/thinking-allowed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The TMO is part the referee must of our world but have the final say]]></title><description><![CDATA[OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK JEREMY GUSCOTT THE Television Match Official is here to stay, simply because there&rsquo;s no turning the clock back. Advances made in broadcast technology, where anyone can record and rewind, means that the evidence is there for any controversial incident during a match to be examined &ndash; whether it&rsquo;s by armchair [&hellip;]<br />
The post The TMO is part the referee must of our world but have the final say appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-tmo-is-part-the-referee-must-of-our-world-but-have-the-final-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-tmo-is-part-the-referee-must-of-our-world-but-have-the-final-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The King of Spain hoping to have a clear run]]></title><description><![CDATA[KING Felipe VI&rsquo;s next World Cup gig will be rather different to the one he celebrated with his football team in New Jersey last Sunday. For a start, he won&rsquo;t find his way to the podium blocked by Donald Trump&rsquo;s reluctance to leave it. An Olympian in his own right as a yachtsman at the [&hellip;]<br />
The post The King of Spain hoping to have a clear run appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-king-of-spain-hoping-to-have-a-clear-run-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-king-of-spain-hoping-to-have-a-clear-run-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The King of Spain hoping to have a clear run]]></title><description><![CDATA[KING Felipe VI&rsquo;s next World Cup gig will be rather different to the one he celebrated with his football team in New Jersey last Sunday. For a start, he won&rsquo;t find his way to the podium blocked by Donald Trump&rsquo;s reluctance to leave it. An Olympian in his own right as a yachtsman at the [&hellip;]<br />
The post The King of Spain hoping to have a clear run appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-king-of-spain-hoping-to-have-a-clear-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-king-of-spain-hoping-to-have-a-clear-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith: We must keep working to improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[By ADAM HATHAWAY Style: England&rsquo;s Fin Smith runs with the ball during the Test against South Africa and, below, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scores against Fiji PICTURES: Alamy FIN Smith looked back on England&rsquo;s Nations Championship summer then admitted his frustration it could not have lasted longer. Fly-half Smith started all three games and in the last [&hellip;]<br />
The post Smith: We must keep working to improve appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/smith-we-must-keep-working-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/smith-we-must-keep-working-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaunagh: We need to be aware of differences]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK SHAUNAGH Brown is urging rugby clubs to stop treating every player the same after revealing she felt isolated early in her career. The former Harlequins and England flanker/prop went on to win 30 international caps after beginning her sporting career in the hammer throw, representing England in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. However, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Shaunagh: We need to be aware of differences appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/shaunagh-we-need-to-be-aware-of-differences/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/shaunagh-we-need-to-be-aware-of-differences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaunagh Brown: We need to be aware of differences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaunagh Brown says rugby clubs must stop treating every player the same, urging them to embrace individuality and create environments where everyone feels they belong.<br />
The post Shaunagh Brown: We need to be aware of differences appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/shaunagh-brown-we-need-to-be-aware-of-differences-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/shaunagh-brown-we-need-to-be-aware-of-differences-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaunagh Brown: We need to be aware of differences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaunagh Brown says rugby clubs must stop treating every player the same, urging them to embrace individuality and create environments where everyone feels they belong.<br />
The post Shaunagh Brown: We need to be aware of differences appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/shaunagh-brown-we-need-to-be-aware-of-differences/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/shaunagh-brown-we-need-to-be-aware-of-differences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarratt is a great signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMILY Scarratt has committed her long-term future to the Red Roses coaching team after being appointed England&rsquo;s attack coach and that is great news for John Mitchell and his team. Scarratt is a two-time World Cup winner and will bring great experience to the role. She took on the role on an interim basis during [&hellip;]<br />
The post Scarratt is a great signing appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarratt-is-a-great-signing-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarratt-is-a-great-signing-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarratt is a great signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMILY Scarratt has committed her long-term future to the Red Roses coaching team after being appointed England&rsquo;s attack coach and that is great news for John Mitchell and his team. Scarratt is a two-time World Cup winner and will bring great experience to the role. She took on the role on an interim basis during [&hellip;]<br />
The post Scarratt is a great signing appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarratt-is-a-great-signing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarratt-is-a-great-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens appoint Ed Coetzee as their new CEO for 2026/27 Prem season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saracens have appointed former Sharks and CA Brive chief executive Ed Coetzee as their new CEO, with the experienced rugby administrator set to lead the club into its 150th anniversary season.<br />
The post Saracens appoint Ed Coetzee as their new CEO for 2026/27 Prem season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-appoint-ed-coetzee-as-their-new-ceo-for-202627-prem-season-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-appoint-ed-coetzee-as-their-new-ceo-for-202627-prem-season-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens appoint Ed Coetzee as their new CEO for 2026/27 Prem season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saracens have appointed former Sharks and CA Brive chief executive Ed Coetzee as their new CEO, with the experienced rugby administrator set to lead the club into its 150th anniversary season.<br />
The post Saracens appoint Ed Coetzee as their new CEO for 2026/27 Prem season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-appoint-ed-coetzee-as-their-new-ceo-for-202627-prem-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-appoint-ed-coetzee-as-their-new-ceo-for-202627-prem-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens appoint Coetzee as their new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SAM JACKSON SARACENS have appointed experienced rugby administrator Ed Coetzee as the club&rsquo;s new chief executive officer ahead of the 2026-27 season. Coetzee, right, arrives from French club CA Brive, where he has served as chief executive since July 2024. Before moving to France, he spent more than a decade with the Sharks, progressing [&hellip;]<br />
The post Saracens appoint Coetzee as their new CEO appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-appoint-coetzee-as-their-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-appoint-coetzee-as-their-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby brain injury case faces High Court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 500 former rugby union and rugby league players are fighting attempts to strike out part of their landmark brain injury claims against the sport&rsquo;s governing bodies.<br />
The post Rugby brain injury case faces High Court ruling appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-brain-injury-case-faces-high-court-ruling-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-brain-injury-case-faces-high-court-ruling-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby brain injury case faces High Court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 500 former rugby union and rugby league players are fighting attempts to strike out part of their landmark brain injury claims against the sport&rsquo;s governing bodies.<br />
The post Rugby brain injury case faces High Court ruling appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-brain-injury-case-faces-high-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-brain-injury-case-faces-high-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFU policy to make game more inclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE RFU has launched a landmark anti-sexism and misogyny policy alongside a new grassroots toolkit in a bid to make rugby a safer and more inclusive sport for women and girls. Developed in partnership with Women in Sport, the initiative follows research involving more than 600 volunteers across community clubs in England. The findings revealed [&hellip;]<br />
The post RFU policy to make game more inclusive appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rfu-policy-to-make-game-more-inclusive-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rfu-policy-to-make-game-more-inclusive-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFU policy to make game more inclusive]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE RFU has launched a landmark anti-sexism and misogyny policy alongside a new grassroots toolkit in a bid to make rugby a safer and more inclusive sport for women and girls. Developed in partnership with Women in Sport, the initiative follows research involving more than 600 volunteers across community clubs in England. The findings revealed [&hellip;]<br />
The post RFU policy to make game more inclusive appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rfu-policy-to-make-game-more-inclusive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rfu-policy-to-make-game-more-inclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referess should not be above criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game&rsquo;s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THERE was much to absorb in the recent Nations Championship - some good and some bad - but before we move on I want to return to a rank injustice that World Rugby inflicted on Italy following their only half decent performance [&hellip;]<br />
The post Referess should not be above criticism appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/referess-should-not-be-above-criticism-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/referess-should-not-be-above-criticism-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referess should not be above criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game&rsquo;s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THERE was much to absorb in the recent Nations Championship - some good and some bad - but before we move on I want to return to a rank injustice that World Rugby inflicted on Italy following their only half decent performance [&hellip;]<br />
The post Referess should not be above criticism appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/referess-should-not-be-above-criticism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/referess-should-not-be-above-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem ins and outs – Bath have some big holes to fill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock looks at who has come in and who has moved on as preparations continue for the next Prem season.<br />
The post Prem ins and outs &ndash; Bath have some big holes to fill appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-ins-and-outs-bath-have-some-big-holes-to-fill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-ins-and-outs-bath-have-some-big-holes-to-fill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pendlebury puts Bray in charge of his U18s squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SAM JACKSON Captain: Sale back rower Charlie Bray ENGLAND U18 head coach Jonathan Pendlebury has named a 28-player squad for next month&rsquo;s U18 International Series in South Africa, with Sale Sharks back row Charlie Bray appointed captain. Bray, a Kirkham Grammar School student, leads an experienced group that includes 17 previously capped players as [&hellip;]<br />
The post Pendlebury puts Bray in charge of his U18s squad appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pendlebury-puts-bray-in-charge-of-his-u18s-squad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/pendlebury-puts-bray-in-charge-of-his-u18s-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: Southern giants lay down an early Nations Championship marker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees sees the south on top in the Nations Championship and says the TMO acting as referee is a system failure<br />
The post Paul Rees: Southern giants lay down an early Nations Championship marker appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-southern-giants-lay-down-an-early-nations-championship-marker/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-southern-giants-lay-down-an-early-nations-championship-marker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now Winters looking to kick on with Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK Bright future: Sam Winters in action and, inset, Sam Kelly after being sent off SAM Winters believes his performances at the World U20 Championship have put him in the perfect position to kick on at Bath after enjoying a breakthrough tournament in Georgia. Having scored a try and gained valuable experience against [&hellip;]<br />
The post Now Winters looking to kick on with Bath appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/now-winters-looking-to-kick-on-with-bath-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/now-winters-looking-to-kick-on-with-bath-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now Winters looking to kick on with Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK Bright future: Sam Winters in action and, inset, Sam Kelly after being sent off SAM Winters believes his performances at the World U20 Championship have put him in the perfect position to kick on at Bath after enjoying a breakthrough tournament in Georgia. Having scored a try and gained valuable experience against [&hellip;]<br />
The post Now Winters looking to kick on with Bath appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/now-winters-looking-to-kick-on-with-bath/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/now-winters-looking-to-kick-on-with-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not much sign that Wales can close gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE new Open golf champion was barely four months old when his father&rsquo;s bombardment in Brisbane condemned Wales to defeat on a scale they had not known in more than a century. Almost 40 years on, the result still bears supreme testimony to the most one-sided of all World Cup semi-finals: New Zealand 49, Wales [&hellip;]<br />
The post Not much sign that Wales can close gap appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/not-much-sign-that-wales-can-close-gap-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/not-much-sign-that-wales-can-close-gap-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not much sign that Wales can close gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE new Open golf champion was barely four months old when his father&rsquo;s bombardment in Brisbane condemned Wales to defeat on a scale they had not known in more than a century. Almost 40 years on, the result still bears supreme testimony to the most one-sided of all World Cup semi-finals: New Zealand 49, Wales [&hellip;]<br />
The post Not much sign that Wales can close gap appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/not-much-sign-that-wales-can-close-gap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/not-much-sign-that-wales-can-close-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No, Eddie, hydration breaks are a bad idea]]></title><description><![CDATA[NO, No, No! Eddie Jones has been suggesting that rugby borrows from the FIFA World Cup and instigates hydration breaks midway through each half but please let&rsquo;s not even contemplate that, let alone do it. The game is already way too fractured almost to the point of ruination with constant TMO breaks destroying any sense [&hellip;]<br />
The post No, Eddie, hydration breaks are a bad idea appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/no-eddie-hydration-breaks-are-a-bad-idea-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/no-eddie-hydration-breaks-are-a-bad-idea-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No, Eddie, hydration breaks are a bad idea]]></title><description><![CDATA[NO, No, No! Eddie Jones has been suggesting that rugby borrows from the FIFA World Cup and instigates hydration breaks midway through each half but please let&rsquo;s not even contemplate that, let alone do it. The game is already way too fractured almost to the point of ruination with constant TMO breaks destroying any sense [&hellip;]<br />
The post No, Eddie, hydration breaks are a bad idea appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/no-eddie-hydration-breaks-are-a-bad-idea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/no-eddie-hydration-breaks-are-a-bad-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Cain: England’s direction of travel still unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Cain believes England&rsquo;s summer ended with encouraging signs, but says Steve Borthwick still has major questions to answer over discipline, squad depth and whether his side are on course to challenge for major honours.<br />
The post Nick Cain: England&rsquo;s direction of travel still unclear appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-cain-englands-direction-of-travel-still-unclear-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-cain-englands-direction-of-travel-still-unclear-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Cain: England’s direction of travel still unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Cain believes England&rsquo;s summer ended with encouraging signs, but says Steve Borthwick still has major questions to answer over discipline, squad depth and whether his side are on course to challenge for major honours.<br />
The post Nick Cain: England&rsquo;s direction of travel still unclear appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-cain-englands-direction-of-travel-still-unclear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-cain-englands-direction-of-travel-still-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nice will fight for a place in ProD2]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE final knockings of the opening three-match leg of the inaugural Nations Championship and Nations Cup competitions last weekend marked the official end of the 2025/26 global rugby season &ndash; at the end of a week that saw players from six Top 14 sides return for the start of pre-season. As of today, 10 of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Nice will fight for a place in ProD2 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nice-will-fight-for-a-place-in-prod2-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nice-will-fight-for-a-place-in-prod2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nice will fight for a place in ProD2]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE final knockings of the opening three-match leg of the inaugural Nations Championship and Nations Cup competitions last weekend marked the official end of the 2025/26 global rugby season &ndash; at the end of a week that saw players from six Top 14 sides return for the start of pre-season. As of today, 10 of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Nice will fight for a place in ProD2 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nice-will-fight-for-a-place-in-prod2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nice-will-fight-for-a-place-in-prod2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cross-border competition launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A NEW cross-border European club competition will launch next month in a bid to bridge the gap between domestic rugby and Rugby Europe&rsquo;s Super Cup. The Ascent Rugby Series will initially feature seven clubs from five nations, bringing together two teams each from Germany and the Netherlands, alongside representatives from Czechia, Poland and Belgium. The [&hellip;]<br />
The post New cross-border competition launch appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-cross-border-competition-launch-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-cross-border-competition-launch-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cross-border competition launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A NEW cross-border European club competition will launch next month in a bid to bridge the gap between domestic rugby and Rugby Europe&rsquo;s Super Cup. The Ascent Rugby Series will initially feature seven clubs from five nations, bringing together two teams each from Germany and the Netherlands, alongside representatives from Czechia, Poland and Belgium. The [&hellip;]<br />
The post New cross-border competition launch appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-cross-border-competition-launch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-cross-border-competition-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life in Rugby: Ed Coulson – Every time I came back, I was knocked down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Coulson, the former England Sevens, Bedford Blues, Newcastle, Bath, London Irish, Manly Marlins and Western Province full-back, reflects on his life in rugby.<br />
The post My Life in Rugby: Ed Coulson &ndash; Every time I came back, I was knocked down appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-ed-coulson-every-time-i-came-back-i-was-knocked-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-ed-coulson-every-time-i-came-back-i-was-knocked-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s see a little more action in South Seas]]></title><description><![CDATA[YES, it&rsquo;s all about the money. But ask yourselves this: if you were a rugby nut living in the Pacific Islands, where the oval ball may mean more to the general population than it does in any other part of the world, would you be happy at the complete absence of international action from your [&hellip;]<br />
The post Let&rsquo;s see a little more action in South Seas appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lets-see-a-little-more-action-in-south-seas-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lets-see-a-little-more-action-in-south-seas-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s see a little more action in South Seas]]></title><description><![CDATA[YES, it&rsquo;s all about the money. But ask yourselves this: if you were a rugby nut living in the Pacific Islands, where the oval ball may mean more to the general population than it does in any other part of the world, would you be happy at the complete absence of international action from your [&hellip;]<br />
The post Let&rsquo;s see a little more action in South Seas appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lets-see-a-little-more-action-in-south-seas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lets-see-a-little-more-action-in-south-seas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAWRENCE OGBONNAYA]]></title><description><![CDATA[YOUNG GUNS PROP SALE SHARKS Sale Sharks prop Lawrence Ogbonnaya has one overriding ambition for England U18s&rsquo; forthcoming tour of South Africa &ndash; to finally experience victory in a national shirt. The powerful tight-head has played five times across the England Under-18 and Under-19 pathway without yet finishing on the winning side, making that elusive [&hellip;]<br />
The post LAWRENCE OGBONNAYA appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lawrence-ogbonnaya-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lawrence-ogbonnaya-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAWRENCE OGBONNAYA]]></title><description><![CDATA[YOUNG GUNS PROP SALE SHARKS Sale Sharks prop Lawrence Ogbonnaya has one overriding ambition for England U18s&rsquo; forthcoming tour of South Africa &ndash; to finally experience victory in a national shirt. The powerful tight-head has played five times across the England Under-18 and Under-19 pathway without yet finishing on the winning side, making that elusive [&hellip;]<br />
The post LAWRENCE OGBONNAYA appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lawrence-ogbonnaya/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lawrence-ogbonnaya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lam: It’s massive for us that so many of the squad are staying with Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears WHEN the Premiership took a break for the Six Nations, Bristol were in a strong position despite being ravaged by injuries. They had won all five matches in the block after the November internationals and were in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Lam: It&rsquo;s massive for us that so many of the squad are staying with Bears appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lam-its-massive-for-us-that-so-many-of-the-squad-are-staying-with-bears-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lam-its-massive-for-us-that-so-many-of-the-squad-are-staying-with-bears-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lam: It’s massive for us that so many of the squad are staying with Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears WHEN the Premiership took a break for the Six Nations, Bristol were in a strong position despite being ravaged by injuries. They had won all five matches in the block after the November internationals and were in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Lam: It&rsquo;s massive for us that so many of the squad are staying with Bears appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lam-its-massive-for-us-that-so-many-of-the-squad-are-staying-with-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lam-its-massive-for-us-that-so-many-of-the-squad-are-staying-with-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kleyn sets sights on firing up Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[By GRANT SHUB JEAN Kleyn, who spent a decade at Munster, has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with Gloucester. The Cherry and Whites, led by Director of Rugby George Skivington, snapped up the Springbok World Cup-winning lock, who also holds the distinction of having represented Ireland. The 32-year-old, who played off the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kleyn sets sights on firing up Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kleyn-sets-sights-on-firing-up-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kleyn-sets-sights-on-firing-up-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiss is the man to drive Aussies on]]></title><description><![CDATA[I CAN&rsquo;T wait to see what Les Kiss does with the Australian team now that he has taken over from Joe Schmidt. A new-look Wallabies squad was unveiled last week and the countdown to a World Cup on home soil next year is well under way. In his first words since taking charge, Kiss said: [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kiss is the man to drive Aussies on appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiss-is-the-man-to-drive-aussies-on-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiss-is-the-man-to-drive-aussies-on-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiss is the man to drive Aussies on]]></title><description><![CDATA[I CAN&rsquo;T wait to see what Les Kiss does with the Australian team now that he has taken over from Joe Schmidt. A new-look Wallabies squad was unveiled last week and the countdown to a World Cup on home soil next year is well under way. In his first words since taking charge, Kiss said: [&hellip;]<br />
The post Kiss is the man to drive Aussies on appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiss-is-the-man-to-drive-aussies-on/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/kiss-is-the-man-to-drive-aussies-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Pendlebury puts Charlie Bray in charge of his England U18s squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[England U18s head coach Jonathan Pendlebury has named a 28-player squad for next month&rsquo;s International Series in South Africa, with Sale Sharks back row Charlie Bray set to captain a side featuring 17 returning internationals.<br />
The post Jonathan Pendlebury puts Charlie Bray in charge of his England U18s squad appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jonathan-pendlebury-puts-charlie-bray-in-charge-of-his-england-u18s-squad-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jonathan-pendlebury-puts-charlie-bray-in-charge-of-his-england-u18s-squad-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Pendlebury puts Charlie Bray in charge of his England U18s squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[England U18s head coach Jonathan Pendlebury has named a 28-player squad for next month&rsquo;s International Series in South Africa, with Sale Sharks back row Charlie Bray set to captain a side featuring 17 returning internationals.<br />
The post Jonathan Pendlebury puts Charlie Bray in charge of his England U18s squad appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jonathan-pendlebury-puts-charlie-bray-in-charge-of-his-england-u18s-squad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jonathan-pendlebury-puts-charlie-bray-in-charge-of-his-england-u18s-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Carpenter agrees new contract to stay at Sale Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Carpenter has committed his future to Sale Sharks until 2029, with the England full-back convinced the club has what it takes to turn years of near-misses into Premiership silverware.<br />
The post Joe Carpenter agrees new contract to stay at Sale Sharks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-carpenter-agrees-new-contract-to-stay-at-sale-sharks-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-carpenter-agrees-new-contract-to-stay-at-sale-sharks-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Carpenter agrees new contract to stay at Sale Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Carpenter has committed his future to Sale Sharks until 2029, with the England full-back convinced the club has what it takes to turn years of near-misses into Premiership silverware.<br />
The post Joe Carpenter agrees new contract to stay at Sale Sharks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-carpenter-agrees-new-contract-to-stay-at-sale-sharks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/joe-carpenter-agrees-new-contract-to-stay-at-sale-sharks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jean Kleyn sets his sights on firing up Gloucester next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn says he is ready for a &ldquo;last adventure&rdquo; after swapping Munster for Gloucester and reigniting his passion for rugby.<br />
The post Jean Kleyn sets his sights on firing up Gloucester next season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jean-kleyn-sets-his-sights-on-firing-up-gloucester-next-season-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jean-kleyn-sets-his-sights-on-firing-up-gloucester-next-season-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jean Kleyn sets his sights on firing up Gloucester next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn says he is ready for a &ldquo;last adventure&rdquo; after swapping Munster for Gloucester and reigniting his passion for rugby.<br />
The post Jean Kleyn sets his sights on firing up Gloucester next season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jean-kleyn-sets-his-sights-on-firing-up-gloucester-next-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jean-kleyn-sets-his-sights-on-firing-up-gloucester-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jac Morgan: Wales are getting better despite heavy Nations Championship defeats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jac Morgan insists Wales are making progress despite ending their Nations Championship campaign with heavy defeats to Argentina and South Africa.<br />
The post Jac Morgan: Wales are getting better despite heavy Nations Championship defeats appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jac-morgan-wales-are-getting-better-despite-heavy-nations-championship-defeats-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jac-morgan-wales-are-getting-better-despite-heavy-nations-championship-defeats-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jac Morgan: Wales are getting better despite heavy Nations Championship defeats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jac Morgan insists Wales are making progress despite ending their Nations Championship campaign with heavy defeats to Argentina and South Africa.<br />
The post Jac Morgan: Wales are getting better despite heavy Nations Championship defeats appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jac-morgan-wales-are-getting-better-despite-heavy-nations-championship-defeats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jac-morgan-wales-are-getting-better-despite-heavy-nations-championship-defeats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’ll return stronger than before, says Caluori]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SAM JACKSON On the mend: Noah Caluori after his operation ENGLAND wing Noah Caluori has vowed to return &ldquo;stronger than before&rdquo; after undergoing surgery to correct a wrist injury that hampered him throughout his breakthrough campaign. The 19-year-old Saracens flyer, right, revealed on social media that he had been playing with the problem for [&hellip;]<br />
The post I&rsquo;ll return stronger than before, says Caluori appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ill-return-stronger-than-before-says-caluori/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ill-return-stronger-than-before-says-caluori/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester are in a ‘good spot’ according to Kingsholm chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester chief executive Alex Brown says the Premiership club is attracting investor interest despite rising financial losses, insisting any new deal must protect the Cherry and Whites' long-term future.<br />
The post Gloucester are in a &lsquo;good spot&rsquo; according to Kingsholm chief appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gloucester-are-in-a-good-spot-according-to-kingsholm-chief-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gloucester-are-in-a-good-spot-according-to-kingsholm-chief-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester are in a ‘good spot’ according to Kingsholm chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester chief executive Alex Brown says the Premiership club is attracting investor interest despite rising financial losses, insisting any new deal must protect the Cherry and Whites' long-term future.<br />
The post Gloucester are in a &lsquo;good spot&rsquo; according to Kingsholm chief appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gloucester-are-in-a-good-spot-according-to-kingsholm-chief/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/gloucester-are-in-a-good-spot-according-to-kingsholm-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furbank will give Quins fresh sense of ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ben Jaycock Q&amp;A Former England and Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw, below, believes significant changes were necessary at Quins after a disappointing ninth-place Prem finish, but admits the loss of several influential leaders will leave the club facing a major rebuild. Robshaw also discusses England&rsquo;s discipline problems, resting Maro Itoje, his transition into triathlon and [&hellip;]<br />
The post Furbank will give Quins fresh sense of ambition appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/furbank-will-give-quins-fresh-sense-of-ambition-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/furbank-will-give-quins-fresh-sense-of-ambition-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furbank will give Quins fresh sense of ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ben Jaycock Q&amp;A Former England and Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw, below, believes significant changes were necessary at Quins after a disappointing ninth-place Prem finish, but admits the loss of several influential leaders will leave the club facing a major rebuild. Robshaw also discusses England&rsquo;s discipline problems, resting Maro Itoje, his transition into triathlon and [&hellip;]<br />
The post Furbank will give Quins fresh sense of ambition appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/furbank-will-give-quins-fresh-sense-of-ambition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/furbank-will-give-quins-fresh-sense-of-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fin Smith urges England to keep building after attacking breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fin Smith believes England&rsquo;s attack is starting to click after their Nations Championship summer but says they must keep improving when they return to camp.<br />
The post Fin Smith urges England to keep building after attacking breakthrough appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-smith-urges-england-to-keep-building-after-attacking-breakthrough-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-smith-urges-england-to-keep-building-after-attacking-breakthrough-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fin Smith urges England to keep building after attacking breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fin Smith believes England&rsquo;s attack is starting to click after their Nations Championship summer but says they must keep improving when they return to camp.<br />
The post Fin Smith urges England to keep building after attacking breakthrough appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-smith-urges-england-to-keep-building-after-attacking-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-smith-urges-england-to-keep-building-after-attacking-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every time I came back, I was knocked down]]></title><description><![CDATA[IWAS sitting alone in the changing room at Newcastle in tears when I rang my dad and told him I did not know whether I could carry on. I had suffered another hamstring injury. By that stage, I had torn a hamstring or calf five or six times in the space of a season. I [&hellip;]<br />
The post Every time I came back, I was knocked down appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/every-time-i-came-back-i-was-knocked-down-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/every-time-i-came-back-i-was-knocked-down-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every time I came back, I was knocked down]]></title><description><![CDATA[IWAS sitting alone in the changing room at Newcastle in tears when I rang my dad and told him I did not know whether I could carry on. I had suffered another hamstring injury. By that stage, I had torn a hamstring or calf five or six times in the space of a season. I [&hellip;]<br />
The post Every time I came back, I was knocked down appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/every-time-i-came-back-i-was-knocked-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/every-time-i-came-back-i-was-knocked-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s direction of travel still unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANARROW win over Argentina on their own turf is not to be sniffed at, but the idea that last Saturday&rsquo;s 31-24 result in Santiago del Estero has put England into orbit as prototype world champions is a galaxy too far. Any assessment of England&rsquo;s performance in the first three rounds of the inaugural Nations Championship [&hellip;]<br />
The post England&rsquo;s direction of travel still unclear appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/englands-direction-of-travel-still-unclear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/englands-direction-of-travel-still-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England &amp; Saracens wing Noah Caluori vows to return stronger than before after injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England wing Noah Caluori says he will come back &ldquo;stronger than before&rdquo; after undergoing wrist surgery following a breakthrough season for Saracens and his senior international debut.<br />
The post England &amp; Saracens wing Noah Caluori vows to return stronger than before after injury appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-amp-saracens-wing-noah-caluori-vows-to-return-stronger-than-before-after-injury-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-amp-saracens-wing-noah-caluori-vows-to-return-stronger-than-before-after-injury-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England &amp; Saracens wing Noah Caluori vows to return stronger than before after injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England wing Noah Caluori says he will come back &ldquo;stronger than before&rdquo; after undergoing wrist surgery following a breakthrough season for Saracens and his senior international debut.<br />
The post England &amp; Saracens wing Noah Caluori vows to return stronger than before after injury appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-amp-saracens-wing-noah-caluori-vows-to-return-stronger-than-before-after-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-amp-saracens-wing-noah-caluori-vows-to-return-stronger-than-before-after-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earl: I’ve not seen anyone like Henry]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEN Earl knows what Henry Pollock feels like being on the bench but has told the back row it will be worth the wait for a regular starting gig. By ADAM HATHAWAY Clash: England&rsquo;s Ben Earl taking on South Africa&rsquo;s Grant Williams PICTURE: Getty Images No.8/flanker Earl&rsquo;s international career kicked off with a replacement&rsquo;s jersey [&hellip;]<br />
The post Earl: I&rsquo;ve not seen anyone like Henry appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/earl-ive-not-seen-anyone-like-henry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/earl-ive-not-seen-anyone-like-henry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DREAMTEAM]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORMER JERSEY REDS, CORNISH PIRATES, CHARTRES FLY-HALF/CENTRE TOM PITTMAN, WHO NOW PLAYS FOR USA AND ANTHEM CAROLINA CHOOSES THE BEST XV PLAYERS HE HAS PLAYED WITH AND AGAINST... 1. Lefty Zigiriadis - &lsquo;Lefty&rsquo; had a brilliant season on loan at Cornish Pirates from Ealing. He&rsquo;s a superb scrummager but what really stood out was how [&hellip;]<br />
The post DREAMTEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dreamteam-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dreamteam-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contepomi post-match behaviour was absurd]]></title><description><![CDATA[FELIPE Contepomi is a man of many talents. He was an inspirational fly-half for an exceptional Pumas side which finished third at the 2007 World Cup, and he won 87 caps for Argentina across a 15-year Test career. Since then, as well as qualifying as a surgeon, he has become coach of an Argentina side [&hellip;]<br />
The post Contepomi post-match behaviour was absurd appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/contepomi-post-match-behaviour-was-absurd-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/contepomi-post-match-behaviour-was-absurd-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contepomi post-match behaviour was absurd]]></title><description><![CDATA[FELIPE Contepomi is a man of many talents. He was an inspirational fly-half for an exceptional Pumas side which finished third at the 2007 World Cup, and he won 87 caps for Argentina across a 15-year Test career. Since then, as well as qualifying as a surgeon, he has become coach of an Argentina side [&hellip;]<br />
The post Contepomi post-match behaviour was absurd appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/contepomi-post-match-behaviour-was-absurd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/contepomi-post-match-behaviour-was-absurd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleaves: I want to nail down my place]]></title><description><![CDATA[CASSIUS Cleaves believes the management changes made by Harlequins will make a difference after a disappointing league campaign. By PAUL REES Up and running: Cassius Cleaves on the attack for Harlequins PICTURES: Getty nImages Quins finished ninth in the table, pipped by Gloucester for the final Champions Cup slot, but they found their feet in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Cleaves: I want to nail down my place appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cleaves-i-want-to-nail-down-my-place/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cleaves-i-want-to-nail-down-my-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Robshaw: George Furbank will give Harlequins a fresh sense of ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Chris Robshaw discusses Harlequins&rsquo; summer overhaul, England&rsquo;s discipline issues, why resting Maro Itoje was the right call, and how retirement has led him from rugby&rsquo;s biggest stages to a new challenge in triathlon.<br />
The post Chris Robshaw: George Furbank will give Harlequins a fresh sense of ambition appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-robshaw-george-furbank-will-give-harlequins-a-fresh-sense-of-ambition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-robshaw-george-furbank-will-give-harlequins-a-fresh-sense-of-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Hewett: It’s time for Argentina to spice things up again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Hewett questions why Argentina have lost their reputation as rugby&rsquo;s great disruptors, arguing the Pumas must rediscover their edge and improve their home form if they are to challenge at the highest level.<br />
The post Chris Hewett: It&rsquo;s time for Argentina to spice things up again appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-its-time-for-argentina-to-spice-things-up-again-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-its-time-for-argentina-to-spice-things-up-again-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Hewett: It’s time for Argentina to spice things up again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Hewett questions why Argentina have lost their reputation as rugby&rsquo;s great disruptors, arguing the Pumas must rediscover their edge and improve their home form if they are to challenge at the highest level.<br />
The post Chris Hewett: It&rsquo;s time for Argentina to spice things up again appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-its-time-for-argentina-to-spice-things-up-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/chris-hewett-its-time-for-argentina-to-spice-things-up-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cassius Cleaves: I want to nail down my place at Harlequins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cassius Cleaves believes Harlequins can benefit from their coaching changes as they look to bounce back from a disappointing Premiership campaign.<br />
The post Cassius Cleaves: I want to nail down my place at Harlequins appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cassius-cleaves-i-want-to-nail-down-my-place-at-harlequins-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cassius-cleaves-i-want-to-nail-down-my-place-at-harlequins-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cassius Cleaves: I want to nail down my place at Harlequins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cassius Cleaves believes Harlequins can benefit from their coaching changes as they look to bounce back from a disappointing Premiership campaign.<br />
The post Cassius Cleaves: I want to nail down my place at Harlequins appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cassius-cleaves-i-want-to-nail-down-my-place-at-harlequins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/cassius-cleaves-i-want-to-nail-down-my-place-at-harlequins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carpenter agrees new contract to stay at Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SAM JACKSON Leader: Joe Carpenter in action for Sale JOE Carpenter has committed his long-term future to Sale Sharks by signing a new contract until 2029, insisting he believes the club can finally turn years of near-misses into major silverware. The 24-year-old fullback, who had one season remaining on his previous deal, has opted [&hellip;]<br />
The post Carpenter agrees new contract to stay at Sale appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/carpenter-agrees-new-contract-to-stay-at-sale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/carpenter-agrees-new-contract-to-stay-at-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain injury case faces court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By BEN JAYCOCK MORE than 500 former rugby union and rugby league players are fighting attempts by the sport&rsquo;s governing bodies to have part of their landmark brain injury class action struck out in the High Court. The wider legal action involves more than 1,100 former amateur and professional players bringing claims against World Rugby, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Brain injury case faces court ruling appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brain-injury-case-faces-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brain-injury-case-faces-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bower moves in at Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert: Ryan Bower GLOUCESTER have strengthened their coaching team by appointing former Leicester Tigers prop Ryan Bower as scrum coach ahead of the 2026-27 Premiership season. The 35-year-old joins George Skivington&rsquo;s backroom staff after impressing in a similar role with Hartpury RFC, where he will continue to work as scrum and breakdown coach. Bower will [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bower moves in at Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bower-moves-in-at-gloucester-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bower-moves-in-at-gloucester-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bower moves in at Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert: Ryan Bower GLOUCESTER have strengthened their coaching team by appointing former Leicester Tigers prop Ryan Bower as scrum coach ahead of the 2026-27 Premiership season. The 35-year-old joins George Skivington&rsquo;s backroom staff after impressing in a similar role with Hartpury RFC, where he will continue to work as scrum and breakdown coach. Bower will [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bower moves in at Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bower-moves-in-at-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bower-moves-in-at-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big beasts throw down gauntlet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power: Pieter-Steph du Toit on the charge for South Africa against Wales PICTURES: Getty Images THE first leg of the Nations Championship had a fitting conclusion with a long television match official intervention after the referee Angus Gardner awarded Argentina&rsquo;s wing Bautiste Delguy a try that left the Pumas needing the conversion to draw what [&hellip;]<br />
The post Big beasts throw down gauntlet appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/big-beasts-throw-down-gauntlet-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/big-beasts-throw-down-gauntlet-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big beasts throw down gauntlet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power: Pieter-Steph du Toit on the charge for South Africa against Wales PICTURES: Getty Images THE first leg of the Nations Championship had a fitting conclusion with a long television match official intervention after the referee Angus Gardner awarded Argentina&rsquo;s wing Bautiste Delguy a try that left the Pumas needing the conversion to draw what [&hellip;]<br />
The post Big beasts throw down gauntlet appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/big-beasts-throw-down-gauntlet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/big-beasts-throw-down-gauntlet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath have some big holes to fill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock looks at who has come in and who has moved on as preparations continue for the next Prem season BATH face perhaps the toughest task of any club after losing the league&rsquo;s outstanding front row in tight-head Thomas du Toit, whose move back to South Africa leaves an enormous hole in Johann van [&hellip;]<br />
The post Bath have some big holes to fill appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bath-have-some-big-holes-to-fill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/bath-have-some-big-holes-to-fill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina players well out of order]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE behaviour of Argentina&rsquo;s players, during and after, the defeat to England was disgraceful. Sadly, their rugby team are no better than their football team when it comes to intimidating match officials, along with their sly, underhand and thuggish behaviour during the match. To top it off, they decided to wear a 1986 football World [&hellip;]<br />
The post Argentina players well out of order appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-players-well-out-of-order-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-players-well-out-of-order-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina players well out of order]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE behaviour of Argentina&rsquo;s players, during and after, the defeat to England was disgraceful. Sadly, their rugby team are no better than their football team when it comes to intimidating match officials, along with their sly, underhand and thuggish behaviour during the match. To top it off, they decided to wear a 1986 football World [&hellip;]<br />
The post Argentina players well out of order appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-players-well-out-of-order/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-players-well-out-of-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albornoz to face discipline hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARGENTINA fly-half Tom&aacute;s Albornoz is set to become the first player dealt with under World Rugby&rsquo;s new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process after being charged over his conduct towards referee Angus Gardner following the Pumas&rsquo; 31-24 defeat by England. The incident occurred after Bautista Delguy appeared to score a dramatic late try, only for the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Albornoz to face discipline hearing appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/albornoz-to-face-discipline-hearing-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/albornoz-to-face-discipline-hearing-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albornoz to face discipline hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARGENTINA fly-half Tom&aacute;s Albornoz is set to become the first player dealt with under World Rugby&rsquo;s new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process after being charged over his conduct towards referee Angus Gardner following the Pumas&rsquo; 31-24 defeat by England. The incident occurred after Bautista Delguy appeared to score a dramatic late try, only for the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Albornoz to face discipline hearing appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/albornoz-to-face-discipline-hearing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/albornoz-to-face-discipline-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026-27 Fixtures]]></title><description><![CDATA[... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login<br />
The post 2026-27 Fixtures appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/2026-27-fixtures-3/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/2026-27-fixtures-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026-27 Fixtures]]></title><description><![CDATA[... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login<br />
The post 2026-27 Fixtures appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/2026-27-fixtures-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/2026-27-fixtures-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026-27 Fixtures]]></title><description><![CDATA[... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login<br />
The post 2026-27 Fixtures appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/2026-27-fixtures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/2026-27-fixtures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old aiming to hit the heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big task: Kaiya Tafea QUEENSLAND Reds have secured one of Australian rugby&rsquo;s brightest young prospects after handing giant 16-year-old lock Kaiya Tafea a three-year development contract. Standing 2.04 metres tall (6ft 6.9inch), Tafea is already taller than the two Wallaby locks who started against Italy last weekend and only began being lifted in lineouts last [&hellip;]<br />
The post 16-year-old aiming to hit the heights appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/16-year-old-aiming-to-hit-the-heights-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/16-year-old-aiming-to-hit-the-heights-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old aiming to hit the heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big task: Kaiya Tafea QUEENSLAND Reds have secured one of Australian rugby&rsquo;s brightest young prospects after handing giant 16-year-old lock Kaiya Tafea a three-year development contract. Standing 2.04 metres tall (6ft 6.9inch), Tafea is already taller than the two Wallaby locks who started against Italy last weekend and only began being lifted in lineouts last [&hellip;]<br />
The post 16-year-old aiming to hit the heights appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/16-year-old-aiming-to-hit-the-heights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/16-year-old-aiming-to-hit-the-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions musn’t be pussycats]]></title><description><![CDATA[SHOULD the Lions play Italy before heading off to New Zealand in 2029? I don&rsquo;t see any reason why not. But should they play them in Dublin or a Home Union venue? Absolutely not. The Lions are a touring side, that&rsquo;s their raison d&rsquo;etre and every home Lions game I have attended has been an [&hellip;]<br />
The post Lions musn&rsquo;t be pussycats appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lions-musnt-be-pussycats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/lions-musnt-be-pussycats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catalans claim narrow French derby win at Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former St Helens winger Tommy Makinson scores two tries as Catalans Dragons beat Toulouse 18-16 in the French derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catalans-claim-narrow-french-derby-win-at-toulouse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/catalans-claim-narrow-french-derby-win-at-toulouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England women cruise past France]]></title><description><![CDATA[England women claim a 38-4 win over France in their mid-season international in Toulouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-women-cruise-past-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-women-cruise-past-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leigh keep rolling with win over rivals Warrington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leigh Leopards make it five straight wins with a strong 28-12 success over fellow play-off contenders Warrington Wolves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-keep-rolling-with-win-over-rivals-warrington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-keep-rolling-with-win-over-rivals-warrington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants end 12-match losing run with win at York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huddersfield Giants end a run of 12 successive Super League defeats with a spirited victory at York Knights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/giants-end-12-match-losing-run-with-win-at-york/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/giants-end-12-match-losing-run-with-win-at-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halifax thrash Leeds in Wheelchair Challenge Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Hawkins stars as Halifax Panthers thrash Leeds Rhinos to earn their sixth Wheelchair Challenge Cup final triumph and second in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/halifax-thrash-leeds-in-wheelchair-challenge-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/halifax-thrash-leeds-in-wheelchair-challenge-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel Islands score six tries to beat Poland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Channel Islands rugby union team beat Poland 38-27 in their second annual "international" match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/channel-islands-score-six-tries-to-beat-poland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/channel-islands-score-six-tries-to-beat-poland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-form Wigan Warriors ease past St Helens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Wigan Warriors earn their eighth-straight Super League win with 38-16 victory over St Helens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/in-form-wigan-warriors-ease-past-st-helens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/in-form-wigan-warriors-ease-past-st-helens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twelve-man Wakefield thrash Castleford in top spot pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Wakefield maintain pressure at the top of Super League with 52-14 win over Castleford despite early setback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/twelve-man-wakefield-thrash-castleford-in-top-spot-pursuit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/twelve-man-wakefield-thrash-castleford-in-top-spot-pursuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wigan earn comfortable win over out-of-form Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wigan Warriors earn their third successive derby win against St Helens as their opponents kick off the post-Paul Rowley era with a humbling Super League loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-earn-comfortable-win-over-out-of-form-saints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wigan-earn-comfortable-win-over-out-of-form-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield thrash Castleford despite early red card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wakefield Trinity fight back from 10-6 behind and overcome a first-half red card to thrash Castleford Tigers and maintain their surprise Super League bid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-thrash-castleford-despite-early-red-card/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wakefield-thrash-castleford-despite-early-red-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull KR continue derby dominance over Hull FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Hull KR mount a comeback to earn a derby win over Hull KR to move back into Super League's top six.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-continue-derby-dominance-over-hull-fc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-continue-derby-dominance-over-hull-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Symphony Solutions is the best casino API integration partner for iGaming operators in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[An operator launching a new online casino brand in Q1 2026 faces a blunt math problem: roughly 380 slot and live-dealer studios now hold active licenses across the top three regulated markets, and no single supplier deal covers more than a fraction of them. Building direct pipes to even twenty vendors means twenty separate contracts, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Why Symphony Solutions is the best casino API integration partner for iGaming operators in 2026 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-symphony-solutions-is-the-best-casino-api-integration-partner-for-igaming-operators-in-2026-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-symphony-solutions-is-the-best-casino-api-integration-partner-for-igaming-operators-in-2026-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Symphony Solutions is the best casino API integration partner for iGaming operators in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[An operator launching a new online casino brand in Q1 2026 faces a blunt math problem: roughly 380 slot and live-dealer studios now hold active licenses across the top three regulated markets, and no single supplier deal covers more than a fraction of them. Building direct pipes to even twenty vendors means twenty separate contracts, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Why Symphony Solutions is the best casino API integration partner for iGaming operators in 2026 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-symphony-solutions-is-the-best-casino-api-integration-partner-for-igaming-operators-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-symphony-solutions-is-the-best-casino-api-integration-partner-for-igaming-operators-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield sign Ireland international Jolliffe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huddersfield Giants sign Gold Coast Titans prop Jaimin Jolliffe on a three-year deal from the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-sign-ireland-international-jolliffe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-sign-ireland-international-jolliffe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New investment talks ongoing says Gloucester CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester chief executive officer Alex Brown says there are talks ongoing regarding new investment in the Prem club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-investment-talks-ongoing-says-gloucester-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-investment-talks-ongoing-says-gloucester-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England players risk Argentina wrath with actions in Brazil days after match]]></title><description><![CDATA[England came out as 31-24 winners in the hot-headed match in Argentina as the fallout continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-players-risk-argentina-wrath-with-actions-in-brazil-days-after-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-players-risk-argentina-wrath-with-actions-in-brazil-days-after-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull KR inflict more derby misery on Hull FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out-of-form Super League champions Hull KR put a stop to their losing run as they battle back to beat city rivals Hull FC in a feisty derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-inflict-more-derby-misery-on-hull-fc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-inflict-more-derby-misery-on-hull-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens appoint Coetzee as new chief executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premiership side Saracens appoint South African Ed Coetzee as their new chief executive officer following similar roles at Brive and Sharks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-appoint-coetzee-as-new-chief-executive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-appoint-coetzee-as-new-chief-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court leaves rugby brain injury case in balance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cases of hundreds of players in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal battle remain in the balance after the latest High Court hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/high-court-leaves-rugby-brain-injury-case-in-balance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/high-court-leaves-rugby-brain-injury-case-in-balance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Rugby Paper Roundup: Springboks on top! Are the All Blacks back? + Nations Championship review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock is joined by South African rugby journalist Avuyile Sawula to dissect the opening chapter of the Nations Championship, from the Springboks&rsquo; dominance to the All Blacks&rsquo; resurgence and England&rsquo;s progress.<br />
The post New Rugby Paper Roundup: Springboks on top! Are the All Blacks back? + Nations Championship review appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-rugby-paper-roundup-springboks-on-top-are-the-all-blacks-back-nations-championship-review-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-rugby-paper-roundup-springboks-on-top-are-the-all-blacks-back-nations-championship-review-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Rugby Paper Roundup: Springboks on top! Are the All Blacks back? + Nations Championship review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jaycock is joined by South African rugby journalist Avuyile Sawula to dissect the opening chapter of the Nations Championship, from the Springboks&rsquo; dominance to the All Blacks&rsquo; resurgence and England&rsquo;s progress.<br />
The post New Rugby Paper Roundup: Springboks on top! Are the All Blacks back? + Nations Championship review appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-rugby-paper-roundup-springboks-on-top-are-the-all-blacks-back-nations-championship-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-rugby-paper-roundup-springboks-on-top-are-the-all-blacks-back-nations-championship-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Helens boss Rowley leaves after less than a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Helens head coach Paul Rowley leaves the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-boss-rowley-leaves-after-less-than-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/st-helens-boss-rowley-leaves-after-less-than-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the rugby matchday ritual has changed for fans in the digital age]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the back pages and post-match analysis to second-screen viewing and interactive fan experiences, the way rugby supporters follow the game has evolved &ndash; but the traditions at the heart of matchday remain as strong as ever.<br />
The post How the rugby matchday ritual has changed for fans in the digital age appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-the-rugby-matchday-ritual-has-changed-for-fans-in-the-digital-age-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-the-rugby-matchday-ritual-has-changed-for-fans-in-the-digital-age-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the rugby matchday ritual has changed for fans in the digital age]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the back pages and post-match analysis to second-screen viewing and interactive fan experiences, the way rugby supporters follow the game has evolved &ndash; but the traditions at the heart of matchday remain as strong as ever.<br />
The post How the rugby matchday ritual has changed for fans in the digital age appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-the-rugby-matchday-ritual-has-changed-for-fans-in-the-digital-age/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/how-the-rugby-matchday-ritual-has-changed-for-fans-in-the-digital-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina star charged with misconduct for actions after final whistle and faces ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Argentine player was involved in a controversial incident after the game had ended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-star-charged-with-misconduct-for-actions-after-final-whistle-and-faces-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-star-charged-with-misconduct-for-actions-after-final-whistle-and-faces-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huddersfield to announce 2027 home ground plan at free-entry game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super League strugglers Huddersfield Giants announce entry for their match against Catalans Dragons next month will be free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-to-announce-2027-home-ground-plan-at-free-entry-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/huddersfield-to-announce-2027-home-ground-plan-at-free-entry-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain injury cases should be thrown out, High Court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers for rugby's governing bodies argue the absence of medical documents should lead to hundreds of brain injury cases being dismissed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brain-injury-cases-should-be-thrown-out-high-court-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/brain-injury-cases-should-be-thrown-out-high-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leigh's Hodgson could miss season after elbow surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leigh Leopards full-back Bailey Hodgson is likely to miss the rest of the season following elbow surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leighs-hodgson-could-miss-season-after-elbow-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leighs-hodgson-could-miss-season-after-elbow-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington half-back Leyland leaves club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrington Wolves half-back Oli Leyland leaves the Super League club after 18 months at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-half-back-leyland-leaves-club/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-half-back-leyland-leaves-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarratt joins England coaching team permanently]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's record points-scorer Emily Scarratt commits her long-term future to the Red Roses coaching team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarratt-joins-england-coaching-team-permanently/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scarratt-joins-england-coaching-team-permanently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halfpenny commits coaching future to Cardiff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny commits his coaching career to Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/halfpenny-commits-coaching-future-to-cardiff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/halfpenny-commits-coaching-future-to-cardiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why set-piece numbers matter more than they look in rugby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set pieces often reveal the true story of a rugby match before the scoreboard does, with lineouts, scrums and penalties showing which team is controlling the contest.<br />
The post Why set-piece numbers matter more than they look in rugby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-set-piece-numbers-matter-more-than-they-look-in-rugby-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-set-piece-numbers-matter-more-than-they-look-in-rugby-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why set-piece numbers matter more than they look in rugby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set pieces often reveal the true story of a rugby match before the scoreboard does, with lineouts, scrums and penalties showing which team is controlling the contest.<br />
The post Why set-piece numbers matter more than they look in rugby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-set-piece-numbers-matter-more-than-they-look-in-rugby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-set-piece-numbers-matter-more-than-they-look-in-rugby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dota 2 Mad Dogs League Preview: Upcoming Matches, Team Analysis and Potential Betting Picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re an Irish Dota 2 fan who&rsquo;s been keeping one eye on the amateur circuit and the other on the betting markets, you&rsquo;ll know well enough that the Mad Dogs League has quietly become one of the more watchable ongoing competitions in the lower-tier esports calendar. It doesn&rsquo;t have the flashy prize pools of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Dota 2 Mad Dogs League Preview: Upcoming Matches, Team Analysis and Potential Betting Picks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dota-2-mad-dogs-league-preview-upcoming-matches-team-analysis-and-potential-betting-picks-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dota-2-mad-dogs-league-preview-upcoming-matches-team-analysis-and-potential-betting-picks-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dota 2 Mad Dogs League Preview: Upcoming Matches, Team Analysis and Potential Betting Picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re an Irish Dota 2 fan who&rsquo;s been keeping one eye on the amateur circuit and the other on the betting markets, you&rsquo;ll know well enough that the Mad Dogs League has quietly become one of the more watchable ongoing competitions in the lower-tier esports calendar. It doesn&rsquo;t have the flashy prize pools of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Dota 2 Mad Dogs League Preview: Upcoming Matches, Team Analysis and Potential Betting Picks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dota-2-mad-dogs-league-preview-upcoming-matches-team-analysis-and-potential-betting-picks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/dota-2-mad-dogs-league-preview-upcoming-matches-team-analysis-and-potential-betting-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens re-sign prop Tuimauga for 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saracens have re-signed Samoa international prop Tietie Tuimauga for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-re-sign-prop-tuimauga-for-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-re-sign-prop-tuimauga-for-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Progress or standing still - where are England under Borthwick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2027 Rugby World Cup continues to creep closer, where are England under Steve Borthwick, and do their Nations Championship performances point to progress?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/progress-or-standing-still-where-are-england-under-borthwick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/progress-or-standing-still-where-are-england-under-borthwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What could Burnham as PM mean for rugby league?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is only into his second day as the UK's Prime Minister, but already people are wondering what this could mean for sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/what-could-burnham-as-pm-mean-for-rugby-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/what-could-burnham-as-pm-mean-for-rugby-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premiership Rugby’s Cross-Border Question: Where England Sits in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[European club rugby runs on three national leagues and one bridge that connects them, and only one of those leagues is still built inside a single country. That league is the Gallagher PREM. As the United Rugby Championship keeps proving that a multinational competition can hold together across countries and even hemispheres, the quiet question [&hellip;]<br />
The post Premiership Rugby&rsquo;s Cross-Border Question: Where England Sits in Europe appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/premiership-rugbys-cross-border-question-where-england-sits-in-europe-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/premiership-rugbys-cross-border-question-where-england-sits-in-europe-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premiership Rugby’s Cross-Border Question: Where England Sits in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[European club rugby runs on three national leagues and one bridge that connects them, and only one of those leagues is still built inside a single country. That league is the Gallagher PREM. As the United Rugby Championship keeps proving that a multinational competition can hold together across countries and even hemispheres, the quiet question [&hellip;]<br />
The post Premiership Rugby&rsquo;s Cross-Border Question: Where England Sits in Europe appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/premiership-rugbys-cross-border-question-where-england-sits-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/premiership-rugbys-cross-border-question-where-england-sits-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadian Export: Mapping the New Global Pathway for Rugby Talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, the &ldquo;Canadian export&rdquo; story felt like a well-worn script: a promising talent would grind through the local system, earn their stripes, and eventually board a flight across the Atlantic to chase the professional dream in England or France. It was a linear, predictable journey. But look at where Canadian rugby stands in 2026, [&hellip;]<br />
The post The Canadian Export: Mapping the New Global Pathway for Rugby Talent appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-canadian-export-mapping-the-new-global-pathway-for-rugby-talent-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-canadian-export-mapping-the-new-global-pathway-for-rugby-talent-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canadian Export: Mapping the New Global Pathway for Rugby Talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, the &ldquo;Canadian export&rdquo; story felt like a well-worn script: a promising talent would grind through the local system, earn their stripes, and eventually board a flight across the Atlantic to chase the professional dream in England or France. It was a linear, predictable journey. But look at where Canadian rugby stands in 2026, [&hellip;]<br />
The post The Canadian Export: Mapping the New Global Pathway for Rugby Talent appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-canadian-export-mapping-the-new-global-pathway-for-rugby-talent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-canadian-export-mapping-the-new-global-pathway-for-rugby-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earl wants changes to 'brutal' Nations Championship format]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/earl-wants-changes-to-brutal-nations-championship-format/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/earl-wants-changes-to-brutal-nations-championship-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With great power comes great responsibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swing into action: Your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambitious Carpenter commits to Sale long-term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sale full-back Joe Carpenter extends his contract with the Sharks until 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ambitious-carpenter-commits-to-sale-long-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ambitious-carpenter-commits-to-sale-long-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull KR half-back Lewis gets four-match ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis is given a four-match ban after two separate charges by the Rugby Football League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-half-back-lewis-gets-four-match-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-kr-half-back-lewis-gets-four-match-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull FC owners apologise for 'difficult' season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull FC's owners say they "take responsibility" for the club's terrible 2026 campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-owners-apologise-for-difficult-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hull-fc-owners-apologise-for-difficult-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasova stays in Fiji as Newcastle move called off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fijian star Joji Nasova's Newcastle switch falls through after the Red Bulls agreed to release him from his contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nasova-stays-in-fiji-as-newcastle-move-called-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nasova-stays-in-fiji-as-newcastle-move-called-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fin Smith admits England must solve discipline issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fin Smith says England must eliminate their costly discipline problems after Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s side collected four more yellow cards in the victory over Argentina.<br />
The post Fin Smith admits England must solve discipline issues appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-smith-admits-england-must-solve-discipline-issues-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-smith-admits-england-must-solve-discipline-issues-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fin Smith admits England must solve discipline issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fin Smith says England must eliminate their costly discipline problems after Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s side collected four more yellow cards in the victory over Argentina.<br />
The post Fin Smith admits England must solve discipline issues appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-smith-admits-england-must-solve-discipline-issues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-smith-admits-england-must-solve-discipline-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England accused of ‘lack of respect’ by Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi accused England of showing a &ldquo;lack of respect&rdquo; after Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s side sealed a dramatic 31-24 victory in Santiago del Estero.<br />
The post England accused of &lsquo;lack of respect&rsquo; by Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-accused-of-lack-of-respect-by-argentina-coach-felipe-contepomi-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-accused-of-lack-of-respect-by-argentina-coach-felipe-contepomi-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England accused of ‘lack of respect’ by Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi accused England of showing a &ldquo;lack of respect&rdquo; after Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s side sealed a dramatic 31-24 victory in Santiago del Estero.<br />
The post England accused of &lsquo;lack of respect&rsquo; by Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-accused-of-lack-of-respect-by-argentina-coach-felipe-contepomi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-accused-of-lack-of-respect-by-argentina-coach-felipe-contepomi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salford re-sign half-back Sneyd from 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salford re-sign Warrington Wolves half-back Marc Sneyd on a deal to begin from next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/salford-re-sign-half-back-sneyd-from-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/salford-re-sign-half-back-sneyd-from-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castleford beat leaders Leeds in epic comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Castleford Tigers mount an incredible comeback to beat Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-beat-leaders-leeds-in-epic-comeback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-beat-leaders-leeds-in-epic-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales closing the gap to world's best - Morgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jac Morgan is confident Wales are closing the gap to the best in the world despite another hammering by South Africa in the Nations Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-closing-the-gap-to-worlds-best-morgan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wales-closing-the-gap-to-worlds-best-morgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castleford comeback stuns leaders Leeds in thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castleford Tigers complete an extraordinary comeback to beat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34 in a thrilling West Yorkshire derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-comeback-stuns-leaders-leeds-in-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/castleford-comeback-stuns-leaders-leeds-in-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Room for improvement but Scotland heading in right direction]]></title><description><![CDATA[After wins against Argentina and Fiji and a loss against South Africa, Tom English reviews a productive summer for Scotland in the Nations Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/room-for-improvement-but-scotland-heading-in-right-direction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/room-for-improvement-but-scotland-heading-in-right-direction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toulouse continue impressive form in win over York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Toulouse Olympique withstand a York Knights second-half fightback to seal a 30-22 win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/toulouse-continue-impressive-form-in-win-over-york/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/toulouse-continue-impressive-form-in-win-over-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leigh see off Hull FC despite spirited second-half rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Leigh Leopards move back into the Super League play-off positions after a 32-22 win over Hull FC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-see-off-hull-fc-despite-spirited-second-half-rally/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/leigh-see-off-hull-fc-despite-spirited-second-half-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington return to form with win over Hull KR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Warrington see off reigning Super League champions Hull KR 34-12 after three defeats in their past four games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-return-to-form-with-win-over-hull-kr/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/warrington-return-to-form-with-win-over-hull-kr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina coach accuses England of lack of respect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina heach coach Felipe Contepomi walks out of his news conference after the 31-24 defeat by England in the Nations Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-coach-accuses-england-of-lack-of-respect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-coach-accuses-england-of-lack-of-respect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina 24-31 England: Red Rose hold out to deny Pumas at death]]></title><description><![CDATA[England survived a second-half fightback from Argentina to seal a 31-24 victory in Santiago del Estero and end their summer tour on a high.<br />
The post Argentina 24-31 England: Red Rose hold out to deny Pumas at death appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-24-31-england-red-rose-hold-out-to-deny-pumas-at-death-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/argentina-24-31-england-red-rose-hold-out-to-deny-pumas-at-death-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England hold their nerve to deny Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[England survived a frantic finish with just 13 men on the pitch to beat Argentina 31-24 in Santiago del Estero.<br />
The post England hold their nerve to deny Argentina appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-hold-their-nerve-to-deny-argentina-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-hold-their-nerve-to-deny-argentina-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England hold their nerve to deny Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[England survived a frantic finish with just 13 men on the pitch to beat Argentina 31-24 in Santiago del Estero.<br />
The post England hold their nerve to deny Argentina appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-hold-their-nerve-to-deny-argentina/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-hold-their-nerve-to-deny-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England hold nerve to deny Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;From ADAM HATHAWAY in Santiago del Estero ENGLAND, with 13 players on the pitch, survived a chaotic finale to beat Argentina 31-24 in Santiago del Estero last night. In a dramatic finish, Justo Piccardo scored in the 80th minute to get Argentina to within one converted try of a draw and, after more than 20 [&hellip;]<br />
The post England hold nerve to deny Argentina appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-hold-nerve-to-deny-argentina/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/england-hold-nerve-to-deny-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, the Boks are good … but they’re beatable]]></title><description><![CDATA[THERE&rsquo;s been a lot of talk about the South African dominance in international rugby, and its reinforcement in the Nations Championship where understrength Springbok line-ups have beaten both Scotland and England in the last fortnight. It&rsquo;s led to speculation that South Africa are not just hot favourites to win a hat-trick of consecutive World Cup [&hellip;]<br />
The post Yes, the Boks are good &hellip; but they&rsquo;re beatable appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/yes-the-boks-are-good-but-theyre-beatable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/yes-the-boks-are-good-but-theyre-beatable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning at Twickenham was the perfect ending]]></title><description><![CDATA[MY LIFEIN RUGBY KYLE MOYLE FORMER CORNISH PIRATES, GLOUCESTER AND CORNWALL FULL-BACK SCORING a try at Twickenham to help Cornwall lift the Bill Beaumont Cup felt like the perfect ending. It was my final game of rugby, my family were all there to see it, and I couldn&rsquo;t have written a better script if I&rsquo;d [&hellip;]<br />
The post Winning at Twickenham was the perfect ending appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/winning-at-twickenham-was-the-perfect-ending/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/winning-at-twickenham-was-the-perfect-ending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHY WILL JORDAN IS YEARS AHEAD OF HIS TIME]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Campese Debut: Australia v New Zealand, Christchurch, Aug 14, 1982 50th Test try: v South Africa, Cape Town, Aug 22, 1992 Time: 10 years 8 days Where there&rsquo;s a will: Will Jordan scoring for New Zealand against Italy last week PICTURES: Getty Images Rory Underwood Debut: England v Ireland, Twickenham, Feb 18, 1984 50th [&hellip;]<br />
The post WHY WILL JORDAN IS YEARS AHEAD OF HIS TIME appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-will-jordan-is-years-ahead-of-his-time-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-will-jordan-is-years-ahead-of-his-time-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHY WILL JORDAN IS YEARS AHEAD OF HIS TIME]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Campese Debut: Australia v New Zealand, Christchurch, Aug 14, 1982 50th Test try: v South Africa, Cape Town, Aug 22, 1992 Time: 10 years 8 days Where there&rsquo;s a will: Will Jordan scoring for New Zealand against Italy last week PICTURES: Getty Images Rory Underwood Debut: England v Ireland, Twickenham, Feb 18, 1984 50th [&hellip;]<br />
The post WHY WILL JORDAN IS YEARS AHEAD OF HIS TIME appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-will-jordan-is-years-ahead-of-his-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/why-will-jordan-is-years-ahead-of-his-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We were pumped but they punished us – Sheehan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain: Dan Sheehan IRELAND captain Dan Sheehan rued another missed opportunity as his side were well beaten in Auckland. The Leinster hooker said: &ldquo;We were pumped up to be here, to get the opportunity to play at Eden Park. We had a lot of support here tonight as well, but the All Blacks are a [&hellip;]<br />
The post We were pumped but they punished us &ndash; Sheehan appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-were-pumped-but-they-punished-us-sheehan-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-were-pumped-but-they-punished-us-sheehan-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We were pumped but they punished us – Sheehan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain: Dan Sheehan IRELAND captain Dan Sheehan rued another missed opportunity as his side were well beaten in Auckland. The Leinster hooker said: &ldquo;We were pumped up to be here, to get the opportunity to play at Eden Park. We had a lot of support here tonight as well, but the All Blacks are a [&hellip;]<br />
The post We were pumped but they punished us &ndash; Sheehan appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-were-pumped-but-they-punished-us-sheehan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-were-pumped-but-they-punished-us-sheehan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are building a us back to the top, team that can get says Sanderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Sale Sharks Pivotal: Sale fly-half George Ford SALE expected to be jostling for a place in the Premiership final but found themselves scrambling to get into the Champions Cup after their most difficult season this decade. They were more [&hellip;]<br />
The post We are building a us back to the top, team that can get says Sanderson appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-are-building-a-us-back-to-the-top-team-that-can-get-says-sanderson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-are-building-a-us-back-to-the-top-team-that-can-get-says-sanderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watson agrees to sign for Castres]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRENCH rugby&rsquo;s main transfer market for next season officially closed for most clubs on July 1, while promoted sides &ndash; including Top 14 returnees Vannes and ProD2 &lsquo;newbies&rsquo; Nissa and Narbonne &ndash; were given an additional week to sign players. The recruitment window, however, is not entirely closed. Clubs still have the option of signing [&hellip;]<br />
The post Watson agrees to sign for Castres appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/watson-agrees-to-sign-for-castres-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/watson-agrees-to-sign-for-castres-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watson agrees to sign for Castres]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRENCH rugby&rsquo;s main transfer market for next season officially closed for most clubs on July 1, while promoted sides &ndash; including Top 14 returnees Vannes and ProD2 &lsquo;newbies&rsquo; Nissa and Narbonne &ndash; were given an additional week to sign players. The recruitment window, however, is not entirely closed. Clubs still have the option of signing [&hellip;]<br />
The post Watson agrees to sign for Castres appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/watson-agrees-to-sign-for-castres/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/watson-agrees-to-sign-for-castres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vui ‘devastated’ by four-year ban for doping violation]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE four-year ban imposed on Samoa lock Chris Vui for a contested doping violation in 2023 has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The former Bristol and Worcester forward tested positive at a World Cup training camp for 19-norandrosterone, an indicator for the steroid nandrolone and was handed a four-year ban [&hellip;]<br />
The post Vui &lsquo;devastated&rsquo; by four-year ban for doping violation appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/vui-devastated-by-four-year-ban-for-doping-violation-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/vui-devastated-by-four-year-ban-for-doping-violation-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vui ‘devastated’ by four-year ban for doping violation]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE four-year ban imposed on Samoa lock Chris Vui for a contested doping violation in 2023 has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The former Bristol and Worcester forward tested positive at a World Cup training camp for 19-norandrosterone, an indicator for the steroid nandrolone and was handed a four-year ban [&hellip;]<br />
The post Vui &lsquo;devastated&rsquo; by four-year ban for doping violation appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/vui-devastated-by-four-year-ban-for-doping-violation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/vui-devastated-by-four-year-ban-for-doping-violation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uruguay have no answer to USA’s revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA......................39 Uruguay............15 THE USA came from 15 points down to beat Uruguay and claim their first-ever victory at the Championship in the 15th-place play-off in Kutaisi. Junior Eagles recovered from a nightmare first half to reel off 39 unanswered points. Uruguay, who had not scored a try in their previous three matches, made a remarkable [&hellip;]<br />
The post Uruguay have no answer to USA&rsquo;s revival appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/uruguay-have-no-answer-to-usas-revival-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/uruguay-have-no-answer-to-usas-revival-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uruguay have no answer to USA’s revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA......................39 Uruguay............15 THE USA came from 15 points down to beat Uruguay and claim their first-ever victory at the Championship in the 15th-place play-off in Kutaisi. Junior Eagles recovered from a nightmare first half to reel off 39 unanswered points. Uruguay, who had not scored a try in their previous three matches, made a remarkable [&hellip;]<br />
The post Uruguay have no answer to USA&rsquo;s revival appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/uruguay-have-no-answer-to-usas-revival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/uruguay-have-no-answer-to-usas-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel fatigue has to be factored in]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORGET about the relative abilities and world standings of the 12 teams in the new Nations Championship, it is heavily stacked in favour of the Southern Hemisphere teams for one reason &ndash; travel. Take Wales, for example, they opened with a match against Fiji which, fortunately, was in Cardiff only because Fiji do not have [&hellip;]<br />
The post Travel fatigue has to be factored in appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/travel-fatigue-has-to-be-factored-in-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/travel-fatigue-has-to-be-factored-in-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel fatigue has to be factored in]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORGET about the relative abilities and world standings of the 12 teams in the new Nations Championship, it is heavily stacked in favour of the Southern Hemisphere teams for one reason &ndash; travel. Take Wales, for example, they opened with a match against Fiji which, fortunately, was in Cardiff only because Fiji do not have [&hellip;]<br />
The post Travel fatigue has to be factored in appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/travel-fatigue-has-to-be-factored-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/travel-fatigue-has-to-be-factored-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Townsend happy to highlight positives]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend hailed a &ldquo;positive&rdquo; Nations Championship campaign after backing up a superb win in Argentina and an encouraging display in defeat against South Africa with a come-from-behind victory over Fiji. &ldquo;Fiji played really well, we knew they would. They are a quality side and it took a lot of work to [&hellip;]<br />
The post Townsend happy to highlight positives appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/townsend-happy-to-highlight-positives-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/townsend-happy-to-highlight-positives-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Townsend happy to highlight positives]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend hailed a &ldquo;positive&rdquo; Nations Championship campaign after backing up a superb win in Argentina and an encouraging display in defeat against South Africa with a come-from-behind victory over Fiji. &ldquo;Fiji played really well, we knew they would. They are a quality side and it took a lot of work to [&hellip;]<br />
The post Townsend happy to highlight positives appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/townsend-happy-to-highlight-positives/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/townsend-happy-to-highlight-positives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tandy still has belief despite mauling]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Tandy insisted he still had plenty of &ldquo;belief &rdquo; in his players despite enduring another hefty loss to the world champions in Durban. Wales endured a second successive shutout against the Springboks as they failed to make any kind of impact in muggy conditions at Kings Park. Wales, hammered 73-0by their [&hellip;]<br />
The post Tandy still has belief despite mauling appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tandy-still-has-belief-despite-mauling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tandy-still-has-belief-despite-mauling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa 43-0 Wales: Steve Tandy still has belief despite mauling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Tandy insisted he still believes in his Wales squad despite a 43-0 defeat to world champions South Africa, who completed a dominant Nations Championship campaign.<br />
The post South Africa 43-0 Wales: Steve Tandy still has belief despite mauling appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-43-0-wales-steve-tandy-still-has-belief-despite-mauling-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-43-0-wales-steve-tandy-still-has-belief-despite-mauling-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa 43-0 Wales: Steve Tandy still has belief despite mauling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Tandy insisted he still believes in his Wales squad despite a 43-0 defeat to world champions South Africa, who completed a dominant Nations Championship campaign.<br />
The post South Africa 43-0 Wales: Steve Tandy still has belief despite mauling appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-43-0-wales-steve-tandy-still-has-belief-despite-mauling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-43-0-wales-steve-tandy-still-has-belief-despite-mauling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slade has his eye on another World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By ADAM HATHAWAY Looking good: Henry Slade in action against Fiji HENRY Slade feared he had played his last England game eight months ago &ndash; now he is eyeing the next World Cup after being dropped for the last one. The Exeter Chiefs midfielder arrived in England camp ahead of the Nations Championship as the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Slade has his eye on another World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/slade-has-his-eye-on-another-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/slade-has-his-eye-on-another-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots take time to bring down Fijians]]></title><description><![CDATA[A MUCH-NEEDED injection of energy and power from the bench ultimately saw Scotland subdue a vastly improved Fiji to end a productive few weeks with a bonus-point victory at Murrayfield. By BRYN PALMER Fiji ........................................17pts Tries: Ikanivere 15, Ravutaumada 18, Canakaivata 33 Conversion: Armstrong-Ravula 34 Scotland ........................... 33pts Tries: Gray 13, Schoeman 53, Dobie 60, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Scots take time to bring down Fijians appeared first on The Ru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scots-take-time-to-bring-down-fijians/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scots-take-time-to-bring-down-fijians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland have hard to keep to battle Wales out]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK Scotland ...........28pts Tries: Blyth-Lafferty 33, Kesterton 35, Roberts 47, Kelly 64 Conversions: Dalziel 33, 36, 48, 65 Wales .................21pts Tries: Evans 10, Pritchard 28, Edwards 59 Conversions: Leggatt-Jones 11, 29; Lucas 60 SCOTLAND held their nerve with 13 men in a dramatic finale to beat Wales and secure fifth place, equalling their [&hellip;]<br />
The post Scotland have hard to keep to battle Wales out appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scotland-have-hard-to-keep-to-battle-wales-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scotland-have-hard-to-keep-to-battle-wales-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland 28-21 Wales: Young Scots have to battle hard to keep the Welsh out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland matched their best-ever finish at the World Rugby U20 Championship by holding off a late Wales fightback with just 13 men to claim fifth place in Tbilisi.<br />
The post Scotland 28-21 Wales: Young Scots have to battle hard to keep the Welsh out appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scotland-28-21-wales-young-scots-have-to-battle-hard-to-keep-the-welsh-out-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scotland-28-21-wales-young-scots-have-to-battle-hard-to-keep-the-welsh-out-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland 28-21 Wales: Young Scots have to battle hard to keep the Welsh out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland matched their best-ever finish at the World Rugby U20 Championship by holding off a late Wales fightback with just 13 men to claim fifth place in Tbilisi.<br />
The post Scotland 28-21 Wales: Young Scots have to battle hard to keep the Welsh out appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scotland-28-21-wales-young-scots-have-to-battle-hard-to-keep-the-welsh-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/scotland-28-21-wales-young-scots-have-to-battle-hard-to-keep-the-welsh-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens swoop for Tonga’s Va’enuku]]></title><description><![CDATA[SARACENS have signed Tongan centre Sione Va&rsquo;enuku from Champ side Amptill. The 26-year-old, right, began his career in rugby league with Australian side Sydney Roosters. He switched codes when he moved to the UK and following trial at Northampton Saints, he joined Amptill midway through the 2024-25 campaign. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m honoured to join such historic club [&hellip;]<br />
The post Saracens swoop for Tonga&rsquo;s Va&rsquo;enuku appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-swoop-for-tongas-vaenuku-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-swoop-for-tongas-vaenuku-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens swoop for Tonga’s Va’enuku]]></title><description><![CDATA[SARACENS have signed Tongan centre Sione Va&rsquo;enuku from Champ side Amptill. The 26-year-old, right, began his career in rugby league with Australian side Sydney Roosters. He switched codes when he moved to the UK and following trial at Northampton Saints, he joined Amptill midway through the 2024-25 campaign. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m honoured to join such historic club [&hellip;]<br />
The post Saracens swoop for Tonga&rsquo;s Va&rsquo;enuku appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-swoop-for-tongas-vaenuku/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/saracens-swoop-for-tongas-vaenuku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt heads for Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stepping up: Eliot Salt GLOUCESTER have signed prop Eliot Salt from Champ side Coventry. The 26-year-old has made 69 appearances in three seasons for Coventry &ndash; who finished third &ndash; and scored two tries during the 2025-26 season. &ldquo;Eliot is a player who has earned a really strong reputation in the Champ and has been [&hellip;]<br />
The post Salt heads for Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/salt-heads-for-gloucester-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/salt-heads-for-gloucester-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt heads for Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stepping up: Eliot Salt GLOUCESTER have signed prop Eliot Salt from Champ side Coventry. The 26-year-old has made 69 appearances in three seasons for Coventry &ndash; who finished third &ndash; and scored two tries during the 2025-26 season. &ldquo;Eliot is a player who has earned a really strong reputation in the Champ and has been [&hellip;]<br />
The post Salt heads for Gloucester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/salt-heads-for-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/salt-heads-for-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA referee urges checks after her cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOUTH African referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has stood down from officiating after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The 39-year-old, below, is the most-capped female international referee after taking charge of 52 Tests and has also refereed in the URC. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer,&rdquo; she said in a statement. &ldquo;The good news is that [&hellip;]<br />
The post SA referee urges checks after her cancer diagnosis appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sa-referee-urges-checks-after-her-cancer-diagnosis-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sa-referee-urges-checks-after-her-cancer-diagnosis-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA referee urges checks after her cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOUTH African referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has stood down from officiating after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The 39-year-old, below, is the most-capped female international referee after taking charge of 52 Tests and has also refereed in the URC. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer,&rdquo; she said in a statement. &ldquo;The good news is that [&hellip;]<br />
The post SA referee urges checks after her cancer diagnosis appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sa-referee-urges-checks-after-her-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sa-referee-urges-checks-after-her-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby’s best moments are caught on camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winners of the 2026 Rugby Photographer of the Year awards have been revealed, celebrating the finest images from across the global game after a record-breaking number of entries.<br />
The post Rugby&rsquo;s best moments are caught on camera appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugbys-best-moments-are-caught-on-camera-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugbys-best-moments-are-caught-on-camera-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby’s best moments are caught on camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portrait Won by American photographer Nina Fishman, capturing a player with his face half-buried in the grass IN front of a packed World Rugby Museum audience at Allianz Stadium, the winners of the 2026 Rugby Photographer of the Year were announced last week. The competition attracted more than 3,500 entries, with entrants submitting more than [&hellip;]<br />
The post Rugby&rsquo;s best moments are caught on camera appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugbys-best-moments-are-caught-on-camera/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugbys-best-moments-are-caught-on-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relentless Wallabies go on rampage]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By WILLIAM JONES JOE Schmidt&rsquo;s tenure as head coach ended on a winning note as Australia finally turned encouraging performances into a complete display, overpowering Italy with a ruthless nine-try victory in Perth courtesy of second row Josh Canham&rsquo;s hat-trick. Having watched commanding positions slip away in heartbreaking defeats to Ireland and France earlier in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Relentless Wallabies go on rampage appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/relentless-wallabies-go-on-rampage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/relentless-wallabies-go-on-rampage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rees-Zammit admits his return to rugby has not gone as expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWSEXTRA LOUIS Rees-Zammit admits his transition back to rugby has been harder than anticipated after taking a break from the sport in his bid to break into the NFL. The 25-year-old has featured in 11 out of Wales&rsquo; 12 games in the 2025-26 campaign, with nine starts and two replacement appearances. The Bristol flyer missed [&hellip;]<br />
The post Rees-Zammit admits his return to rugby has not gone as expected appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rees-zammit-admits-his-return-to-rugby-has-not-gone-as-expected-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rees-zammit-admits-his-return-to-rugby-has-not-gone-as-expected-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rees-Zammit admits his return to rugby has not gone as expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWSEXTRA LOUIS Rees-Zammit admits his transition back to rugby has been harder than anticipated after taking a break from the sport in his bid to break into the NFL. The 25-year-old has featured in 11 out of Wales&rsquo; 12 games in the 2025-26 campaign, with nine starts and two replacement appearances. The Bristol flyer missed [&hellip;]<br />
The post Rees-Zammit admits his return to rugby has not gone as expected appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rees-zammit-admits-his-return-to-rugby-has-not-gone-as-expected/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rees-zammit-admits-his-return-to-rugby-has-not-gone-as-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem review: Alex Sanderson on building a team to take Sale Sharks back to the top of the Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Sale Sharks.<br />
The post Prem review: Alex Sanderson on building a team to take Sale Sharks back to the top of the Prem appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-alex-sanderson-on-building-a-team-to-take-sale-sharks-back-to-the-top-of-the-prem-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-alex-sanderson-on-building-a-team-to-take-sale-sharks-back-to-the-top-of-the-prem-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem review: Alex Sanderson on building a team to take Sale Sharks back to the top of the Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Sale Sharks.<br />
The post Prem review: Alex Sanderson on building a team to take Sale Sharks back to the top of the Prem appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-alex-sanderson-on-building-a-team-to-take-sale-sharks-back-to-the-top-of-the-prem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/prem-review-alex-sanderson-on-building-a-team-to-take-sale-sharks-back-to-the-top-of-the-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to rejuvenate the once-great Champions Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[I SEE with the recent release of next season&rsquo;s Champions Cup fixtures that we have to endure the awful groups of six teams format where teams do not play all the teams in their own pool. If European Rugby is not to be moved on the four pools of six teams, then may I suggest [&hellip;]<br />
The post Plan to rejuvenate the once-great Champions Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/plan-to-rejuvenate-the-once-great-champions-cup-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/plan-to-rejuvenate-the-once-great-champions-cup-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to rejuvenate the once-great Champions Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[I SEE with the recent release of next season&rsquo;s Champions Cup fixtures that we have to endure the awful groups of six teams format where teams do not play all the teams in their own pool. If European Rugby is not to be moved on the four pools of six teams, then may I suggest [&hellip;]<br />
The post Plan to rejuvenate the once-great Champions Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/plan-to-rejuvenate-the-once-great-champions-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/plan-to-rejuvenate-the-once-great-champions-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Jackson: Will Jordan’s phenomenal try-scoring feat for All Blacks is Bob Beamon-esque]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Jackson traces the evolution of Test rugby&rsquo;s greatest try scorers and explains why Will Jordan&rsquo;s breathtaking race to 50 tries for the All Blacks ranks alongside the greatest sporting feats of all time.<br />
The post Peter Jackson: Will Jordan&rsquo;s phenomenal try-scoring feat for All Blacks is Bob Beamon-esque appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-will-jordans-phenomenal-try-scoring-feat-for-all-blacks-is-bob-beamon-esque-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-will-jordans-phenomenal-try-scoring-feat-for-all-blacks-is-bob-beamon-esque-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Jackson: Will Jordan’s phenomenal try-scoring feat for All Blacks is Bob Beamon-esque]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Jackson traces the evolution of Test rugby&rsquo;s greatest try scorers and explains why Will Jordan&rsquo;s breathtaking race to 50 tries for the All Blacks ranks alongside the greatest sporting feats of all time.<br />
The post Peter Jackson: Will Jordan&rsquo;s phenomenal try-scoring feat for All Blacks is Bob Beamon-esque appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-will-jordans-phenomenal-try-scoring-feat-for-all-blacks-is-bob-beamon-esque/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/peter-jackson-will-jordans-phenomenal-try-scoring-feat-for-all-blacks-is-bob-beamon-esque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: Steve Borthwick must look beyond the showman and trust Henry Pollock for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees examines the contradiction in Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s England selection policy and why the head coach must look beyond Henry Pollock&rsquo;s showmanship to recognise the work rate and qualities that make him a future star.<br />
The post Paul Rees: Steve Borthwick must look beyond the showman and trust Henry Pollock for England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-steve-borthwick-must-look-beyond-the-showman-and-trust-henry-pollock-for-england-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-steve-borthwick-must-look-beyond-the-showman-and-trust-henry-pollock-for-england-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: Steve Borthwick must look beyond the showman and trust Henry Pollock for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees examines the contradiction in Steve Borthwick&rsquo;s England selection policy and why the head coach must look beyond Henry Pollock&rsquo;s showmanship to recognise the work rate and qualities that make him a future star.<br />
The post Paul Rees: Steve Borthwick must look beyond the showman and trust Henry Pollock for England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-steve-borthwick-must-look-beyond-the-showman-and-trust-henry-pollock-for-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-steve-borthwick-must-look-beyond-the-showman-and-trust-henry-pollock-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: England boss Steve Borthwick fails to make most of his opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees believes England&rsquo;s summer tour produced results but failed to answer the bigger questions, with Steve Borthwick missing a valuable opportunity to test his squad depth.<br />
The post Paul Rees: England boss Steve Borthwick fails to make most of his opportunities appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-england-boss-steve-borthwick-fails-to-make-most-of-his-opportunities-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-england-boss-steve-borthwick-fails-to-make-most-of-his-opportunities-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: England boss Steve Borthwick fails to make most of his opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees believes England&rsquo;s summer tour produced results but failed to answer the bigger questions, with Steve Borthwick missing a valuable opportunity to test his squad depth.<br />
The post Paul Rees: England boss Steve Borthwick fails to make most of his opportunities appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-england-boss-steve-borthwick-fails-to-make-most-of-his-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-england-boss-steve-borthwick-fails-to-make-most-of-his-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: Don’t ban criticism of the TMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees believes coaches should be free to question the TMO system as World Rugby searches for ways to speed up reviews without sacrificing accuracy or the flow of the game.<br />
The post Paul Rees: Don&rsquo;t ban criticism of the TMO appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-dont-ban-criticism-of-the-tmo-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-dont-ban-criticism-of-the-tmo-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Rees: Don’t ban criticism of the TMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Rees believes coaches should be free to question the TMO system as World Rugby searches for ways to speed up reviews without sacrificing accuracy or the flow of the game.<br />
The post Paul Rees: Don&rsquo;t ban criticism of the TMO appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-dont-ban-criticism-of-the-tmo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/paul-rees-dont-ban-criticism-of-the-tmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Davies: Tom Allen is hungry to improve at Scarlets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scarlets have bolstered their pack with the signing of New Zealand lock Tom Allen from Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes.<br />
The post Nigel Davies: Tom Allen is hungry to improve at Scarlets appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nigel-davies-tom-allen-is-hungry-to-improve-at-scarlets-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nigel-davies-tom-allen-is-hungry-to-improve-at-scarlets-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Davies: Tom Allen is hungry to improve at Scarlets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scarlets have bolstered their pack with the signing of New Zealand lock Tom Allen from Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes.<br />
The post Nigel Davies: Tom Allen is hungry to improve at Scarlets appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nigel-davies-tom-allen-is-hungry-to-improve-at-scarlets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nigel-davies-tom-allen-is-hungry-to-improve-at-scarlets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Cain: England boss Steve Borthwick must sort out his back row now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Cain says Steve Borthwick must stop delaying the big selection calls, insisting Henry Pollock deserves the No.7 shirt and urging England to make the most of their World Cup window.<br />
The post Nick Cain: England boss Steve Borthwick must sort out his back row now appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-cain-england-boss-steve-borthwick-must-sort-out-his-back-row-now-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-cain-england-boss-steve-borthwick-must-sort-out-his-back-row-now-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Cain: England boss Steve Borthwick must sort out his back row now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Cain says Steve Borthwick must stop delaying the big selection calls, insisting Henry Pollock deserves the No.7 shirt and urging England to make the most of their World Cup window.<br />
The post Nick Cain: England boss Steve Borthwick must sort out his back row now appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-cain-england-boss-steve-borthwick-must-sort-out-his-back-row-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/nick-cain-england-boss-steve-borthwick-must-sort-out-his-back-row-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand finish with a final flourish]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand produced their most complete performance of the Nations Championship, scoring six tries to overwhelm Ireland and extend their remarkable unbeaten Eden Park record to 53 Tests. The All Blacks underlined why Eden Park remains one of world rugby&rsquo;s most daunting venues with a commanding performance, maintaining a home unbeaten streak [&hellip;]<br />
The post New Zealand finish with a final flourish appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-finish-with-a-final-flourish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-finish-with-a-final-flourish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand 41-26 England: Red Rose youngsters blown away as Baby Blacks take charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[England let a half-time lead slip as New Zealand pulled away after the break to claim the bronze medal with a seven-try victory at the World Rugby U20 Championship.<br />
The post New Zealand 41-26 England: Red Rose youngsters blown away as Baby Blacks take charge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-41-26-england-red-rose-youngsters-blown-away-as-baby-blacks-take-charge-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-41-26-england-red-rose-youngsters-blown-away-as-baby-blacks-take-charge-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand 41-26 England: Red Rose youngsters blown away as Baby Blacks take charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[England let a half-time lead slip as New Zealand pulled away after the break to claim the bronze medal with a seven-try victory at the World Rugby U20 Championship.<br />
The post New Zealand 41-26 England: Red Rose youngsters blown away as Baby Blacks take charge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-41-26-england-red-rose-youngsters-blown-away-as-baby-blacks-take-charge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-41-26-england-red-rose-youngsters-blown-away-as-baby-blacks-take-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: All Blacks finish with a final flourish]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand delivered their most complete display of the Nations Championship, overpowering Ireland at Eden Park to extend their 32-year unbeaten home record and build momentum ahead of a blockbuster series against South Africa.<br />
The post New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: All Blacks finish with a final flourish appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-40-21-ireland-all-blacks-finish-with-a-final-flourish-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-40-21-ireland-all-blacks-finish-with-a-final-flourish-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: All Blacks finish with a final flourish]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand delivered their most complete display of the Nations Championship, overpowering Ireland at Eden Park to extend their 32-year unbeaten home record and build momentum ahead of a blockbuster series against South Africa.<br />
The post New Zealand 40-21 Ireland: All Blacks finish with a final flourish appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-40-21-ireland-all-blacks-finish-with-a-final-flourish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/new-zealand-40-21-ireland-all-blacks-finish-with-a-final-flourish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life in Rugby: Kyle Moyle – Winning at Twickenham was the perfect ending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Moyle, the former Cornish Pirates, Gloucester, and Cornwall full-back, reflects on his life in rugby.<br />
The post My Life in Rugby: Kyle Moyle &ndash; Winning at Twickenham was the perfect ending appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-kyle-moyle-winning-at-twickenham-was-the-perfect-ending-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-kyle-moyle-winning-at-twickenham-was-the-perfect-ending-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Life in Rugby: Kyle Moyle – Winning at Twickenham was the perfect ending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Moyle, the former Cornish Pirates, Gloucester, and Cornwall full-back, reflects on his life in rugby.<br />
The post My Life in Rugby: Kyle Moyle &ndash; Winning at Twickenham was the perfect ending appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-kyle-moyle-winning-at-twickenham-was-the-perfect-ending/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/my-life-in-rugby-kyle-moyle-winning-at-twickenham-was-the-perfect-ending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr Brookes? It’s Ireland’s selectors on the line]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONE of England&rsquo;s forgotten props is in the process of relocating from Perpignan to Limerick, a move which offers Kieran Brookes, right, the possibility of resurfacing at next year&rsquo;s World Cup. That the finest tighthead to come out of the Potteries will be 36 by then makes it sound all the more implausible but then [&hellip;]<br />
The post Mr Brookes? It&rsquo;s Ireland&rsquo;s selectors on the line appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mr-brookes-its-irelands-selectors-on-the-line-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mr-brookes-its-irelands-selectors-on-the-line-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr Brookes? It’s Ireland’s selectors on the line]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONE of England&rsquo;s forgotten props is in the process of relocating from Perpignan to Limerick, a move which offers Kieran Brookes, right, the possibility of resurfacing at next year&rsquo;s World Cup. That the finest tighthead to come out of the Potteries will be 36 by then makes it sound all the more implausible but then [&hellip;]<br />
The post Mr Brookes? It&rsquo;s Ireland&rsquo;s selectors on the line appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mr-brookes-its-irelands-selectors-on-the-line/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/mr-brookes-its-irelands-selectors-on-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look beyond the showman and recognise the work Pollock puts in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hat-trick man: Henry Pollock touches down against Fiji PICTURES: Getty Images TRADICTION of Steve Borth-England is that his gameplan ly conservative but he is more l when it comes to selection. as not been afraid to give youth ce &ndash; Henry Pollock scored a ck against Fiji last weekend and aluori got one on debut [&hellip;]<br />
The post Look beyond the showman and recognise the work Pollock puts in appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/look-beyond-the-showman-and-recognise-the-work-pollock-puts-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/look-beyond-the-showman-and-recognise-the-work-pollock-puts-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Logo clash not a good look for All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARE the All Blacks a law unto themselves? If the chances of a conviction on this age-old charge rest on it meeting the &ldquo;beyond reasonable doubt&rdquo; threshold, the New Zealanders would be confident of walking free from court. On the flipside, there are those who will always wonder if Richie McCaw ever strayed onside, or [&hellip;]<br />
The post Logo clash not a good look for All Blacks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/logo-clash-not-a-good-look-for-all-blacks-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/logo-clash-not-a-good-look-for-all-blacks-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Logo clash not a good look for All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARE the All Blacks a law unto themselves? If the chances of a conviction on this age-old charge rest on it meeting the &ldquo;beyond reasonable doubt&rdquo; threshold, the New Zealanders would be confident of walking free from court. On the flipside, there are those who will always wonder if Richie McCaw ever strayed onside, or [&hellip;]<br />
The post Logo clash not a good look for All Blacks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/logo-clash-not-a-good-look-for-all-blacks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/logo-clash-not-a-good-look-for-all-blacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litchfield merits a go]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOM Litchfield was the breakthrough centre in the Prem last season, playing an important role in Northampton reclaiming the title. Litchfield&rsquo;s combination of power running, smart distribution, and finishing ability for the Saints made the 24-year-old a player to watch &ndash; and one who deserved to be considered as a potential candidate to solve England&rsquo;s [&hellip;]<br />
The post Litchfield merits a go appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/litchfield-merits-a-go-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/litchfield-merits-a-go-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litchfield merits a go]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOM Litchfield was the breakthrough centre in the Prem last season, playing an important role in Northampton reclaiming the title. Litchfield&rsquo;s combination of power running, smart distribution, and finishing ability for the Saints made the 24-year-old a player to watch &ndash; and one who deserved to be considered as a potential candidate to solve England&rsquo;s [&hellip;]<br />
The post Litchfield merits a go appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/litchfield-merits-a-go/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/litchfield-merits-a-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan’s phenomenal feat is Beamon-esque]]></title><description><![CDATA[THROUGHOUT the first century of international rugby, the idea of one player lasting long enough to score 50 Test tries would have sounded slightly more preposterous than sending someone to the moon. An annual fixture list of three matches among the Home Unions, raised to four with the admission of the French and once in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jordan&rsquo;s phenomenal feat is Beamon-esque appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jordans-phenomenal-feat-is-beamon-esque/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jordans-phenomenal-feat-is-beamon-esque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Guscott: Yes, South Africa are good … but they’re beatable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Guscott believes South Africa&rsquo;s strength in depth makes them the team to beat, but insists the Springboks are not unbeatable ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.<br />
The post Jeremy Guscott: Yes, South Africa are good &hellip; but they&rsquo;re beatable appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jeremy-guscott-yes-south-africa-are-good-but-theyre-beatable-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jeremy-guscott-yes-south-africa-are-good-but-theyre-beatable-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Guscott: Yes, South Africa are good … but they’re beatable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Guscott believes South Africa&rsquo;s strength in depth makes them the team to beat, but insists the Springboks are not unbeatable ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.<br />
The post Jeremy Guscott: Yes, South Africa are good &hellip; but they&rsquo;re beatable appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jeremy-guscott-yes-south-africa-are-good-but-theyre-beatable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/jeremy-guscott-yes-south-africa-are-good-but-theyre-beatable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan 15-42 France: Les Bleus overcome the Cherry Blossoms to lead the way for the north]]></title><description><![CDATA[France secured top spot in the Northern Hemisphere pool with a commanding six-try victory over Japan as Maxime Lamothe and Matthieu Jalibert both crossed twice.<br />
The post Japan 15-42 France: Les Bleus overcome the Cherry Blossoms to lead the way for the north appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/japan-15-42-france-les-bleus-overcome-the-cherry-blossoms-to-lead-the-way-for-the-north-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/japan-15-42-france-les-bleus-overcome-the-cherry-blossoms-to-lead-the-way-for-the-north-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan 15-42 France: Les Bleus overcome the Cherry Blossoms to lead the way for the north]]></title><description><![CDATA[France secured top spot in the Northern Hemisphere pool with a commanding six-try victory over Japan as Maxime Lamothe and Matthieu Jalibert both crossed twice.<br />
The post Japan 15-42 France: Les Bleus overcome the Cherry Blossoms to lead the way for the north appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/japan-15-42-france-les-bleus-overcome-the-cherry-blossoms-to-lead-the-way-for-the-north/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/japan-15-42-france-les-bleus-overcome-the-cherry-blossoms-to-lead-the-way-for-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland stay strong to hold off Italians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy ..........................26 Ireland.....................34 IRELAND held off a determined Italian fightback to win the ninth-place play-off in Kutaisi. The Irish finished their campaign with a five-try victory, pulling clear late on after Italy had reduced the deficit to a single point. Flanker Josh Neill opened the scoring after six minutes before full-back Daniel Green converted, but [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ireland stay strong to hold off Italians appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ireland-stay-strong-to-hold-off-italians-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ireland-stay-strong-to-hold-off-italians-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland stay strong to hold off Italians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy ..........................26 Ireland.....................34 IRELAND held off a determined Italian fightback to win the ninth-place play-off in Kutaisi. The Irish finished their campaign with a five-try victory, pulling clear late on after Italy had reduced the deficit to a single point. Flanker Josh Neill opened the scoring after six minutes before full-back Daniel Green converted, but [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ireland stay strong to hold off Italians appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ireland-stay-strong-to-hold-off-italians/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ireland-stay-strong-to-hold-off-italians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[improvement in this outlook for the rest of the age limitation mode. But South Africa were not way over. No points but I am proud of the boys, insists Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAPTAIN Dewi Lake remained upbeat despite another heavy loss in Durban and claimed Wales can take plenty of positives from their latest Nations Championship setback. The hooker shrugged off his side failing to put a point on the world champions for the second time and insisted: &ldquo;The boys wear their hearts on their sleeves all [&hellip;]<br />
The post improvement in this outlook for the rest of the age limitation mode. But South Africa were not way over. No points but I am proud of the boys, ins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/improvement-in-this-outlook-for-the-rest-of-the-age-limitation-mode-but-south-africa-were-not-way-over-no-points-but-i-am-proud-of-the-boys-insists-lake-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/improvement-in-this-outlook-for-the-rest-of-the-age-limitation-mode-but-south-africa-were-not-way-over-no-points-but-i-am-proud-of-the-boys-insists-lake-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[improvement in this outlook for the rest of the age limitation mode. But South Africa were not way over. No points but I am proud of the boys, insists Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAPTAIN Dewi Lake remained upbeat despite another heavy loss in Durban and claimed Wales can take plenty of positives from their latest Nations Championship setback. The hooker shrugged off his side failing to put a point on the world champions for the second time and insisted: &ldquo;The boys wear their hearts on their sleeves all [&hellip;]<br />
The post improvement in this outlook for the rest of the age limitation mode. But South Africa were not way over. No points but I am proud of the boys, ins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/improvement-in-this-outlook-for-the-rest-of-the-age-limitation-mode-but-south-africa-were-not-way-over-no-points-but-i-am-proud-of-the-boys-insists-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/improvement-in-this-outlook-for-the-rest-of-the-age-limitation-mode-but-south-africa-were-not-way-over-no-points-but-i-am-proud-of-the-boys-insists-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m sorry, but ‘line rumbles’ are just one long yawn…]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE Junior World Cup in Georgia has thrown up all sorts of talking points. Last week I lamented some pretty poor officiating both from referees and the TMO team and now it is time to discuss rolling mauls which are down to the law makers rather than those officials tasked with implementing the law. In [&hellip;]<br />
The post I&rsquo;m sorry, but &lsquo;line rumbles&rsquo; are just one long yawn&hellip; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/im-sorry-but-line-rumbles-are-just-one-long-yawn-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/im-sorry-but-line-rumbles-are-just-one-long-yawn-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m sorry, but ‘line rumbles’ are just one long yawn…]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE Junior World Cup in Georgia has thrown up all sorts of talking points. Last week I lamented some pretty poor officiating both from referees and the TMO team and now it is time to discuss rolling mauls which are down to the law makers rather than those officials tasked with implementing the law. In [&hellip;]<br />
The post I&rsquo;m sorry, but &lsquo;line rumbles&rsquo; are just one long yawn&hellip; appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/im-sorry-but-line-rumbles-are-just-one-long-yawn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/im-sorry-but-line-rumbles-are-just-one-long-yawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital pass for Wallaby boss Kiss]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOE Schmidt has had plenty of plaudits for his coaching ability but the two and a half years he has had in charge of Australia has been nothing to shout about. Going into his last game against Italy in Perth this weekend, after deciding to stand down, Schmidt&rsquo;s record was P30, W11, L19, a winning [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hospital pass for Wallaby boss Kiss appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hospital-pass-for-wallaby-boss-kiss-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hospital-pass-for-wallaby-boss-kiss-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital pass for Wallaby boss Kiss]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOE Schmidt has had plenty of plaudits for his coaching ability but the two and a half years he has had in charge of Australia has been nothing to shout about. Going into his last game against Italy in Perth this weekend, after deciding to stand down, Schmidt&rsquo;s record was P30, W11, L19, a winning [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hospital pass for Wallaby boss Kiss appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hospital-pass-for-wallaby-boss-kiss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hospital-pass-for-wallaby-boss-kiss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hooker Jones joins Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[WALES hooker Kelsey Jones has joined Sale Sharks. The 28-year-old left Gloucester-Hartpury this summer after eight years, having made 69 appearances and scoring 25 tries. Jones, right, will link up with fellow Wales front row Gwenllian Pyrs, with whom she started every game of the 2026 Women&rsquo;s Six Nations. She is the fourth Gloucester-Hartpury player [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hooker Jones joins Sharks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hooker-jones-joins-sharks-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hooker-jones-joins-sharks-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hooker Jones joins Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[WALES hooker Kelsey Jones has joined Sale Sharks. The 28-year-old left Gloucester-Hartpury this summer after eight years, having made 69 appearances and scoring 25 tries. Jones, right, will link up with fellow Wales front row Gwenllian Pyrs, with whom she started every game of the 2026 Women&rsquo;s Six Nations. She is the fourth Gloucester-Hartpury player [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hooker Jones joins Sharks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hooker-jones-joins-sharks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/hooker-jones-joins-sharks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great to host a Test match in Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE idea of England playing against Fiji in summer, in a football mad city such as Liverpool during the FIFA World Cup was always a risky concept. How wrong could I be! I attended and travelled up from Euston early morning. The day was a spectator success made more so by the use of a [&hellip;]<br />
The post Great to host a Test match in Liverpool appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/great-to-host-a-test-match-in-liverpool-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/great-to-host-a-test-match-in-liverpool-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great to host a Test match in Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE idea of England playing against Fiji in summer, in a football mad city such as Liverpool during the FIFA World Cup was always a risky concept. How wrong could I be! I attended and travelled up from Euston early morning. The day was a spectator success made more so by the use of a [&hellip;]<br />
The post Great to host a Test match in Liverpool appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/great-to-host-a-test-match-in-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/great-to-host-a-test-match-in-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia make Fiji work until the end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia .................... 10 Fiji .............................30 FIJI survived three second-half yellow cards to defeat hosts Georgia and secure 11th place. The Fijians combined a clinical first half with determined defence after the break. Winger Sevuloni Rakoto Sauleirogo Satala gave them a dream with a try inside the first minute. Hooker Marika Koroi added the second on [&hellip;]<br />
The post Georgia make Fiji work until the end appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/georgia-make-fiji-work-until-the-end-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/georgia-make-fiji-work-until-the-end-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia make Fiji work until the end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia .................... 10 Fiji .............................30 FIJI survived three second-half yellow cards to defeat hosts Georgia and secure 11th place. The Fijians combined a clinical first half with determined defence after the break. Winger Sevuloni Rakoto Sauleirogo Satala gave them a dream with a try inside the first minute. Hooker Marika Koroi added the second on [&hellip;]<br />
The post Georgia make Fiji work until the end appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/georgia-make-fiji-work-until-the-end/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/georgia-make-fiji-work-until-the-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France overcome Japan to lead the way for the north]]></title><description><![CDATA[By JOHN RILEY MAXIME Lamothe and Matthieu Jalibert both scored twice as France bullied Japan up front with a six-try win to complete an impressive Nations Championship tour and finish top of the Northern Hemisphere pool. Knowing Ireland&rsquo;s 40-21 defeat to New Zealand earlier in the day had opened the door, Les Bleus made sure [&hellip;]<br />
The post France overcome Japan to lead the way for the north appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-overcome-japan-to-lead-the-way-for-the-north/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-overcome-japan-to-lead-the-way-for-the-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France and South Africa triumph in semi-final clashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SAM JACKSON Hat-trick hero: Khuthadzo Rasivhaga on the attack for South Africa FRANCE and defending champions South Africa booked their places in the final of the Junior World Cup after an extraordinary round of semi-final and placement play-off action across Georgia. In the first semi-final, France edged past New Zealand 26-22 with a moment [&hellip;]<br />
The post France and South Africa triumph in semi-final clashes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-and-south-africa-triumph-in-semi-final-clashes-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-and-south-africa-triumph-in-semi-final-clashes-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France and South Africa triumph in semi-final clashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SAM JACKSON Hat-trick hero: Khuthadzo Rasivhaga on the attack for South Africa FRANCE and defending champions South Africa booked their places in the final of the Junior World Cup after an extraordinary round of semi-final and placement play-off action across Georgia. In the first semi-final, France edged past New Zealand 26-22 with a moment [&hellip;]<br />
The post France and South Africa triumph in semi-final clashes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-and-south-africa-triumph-in-semi-final-clashes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-and-south-africa-triumph-in-semi-final-clashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France 5-16 South Africa: Baby Boks grab chance to rule the world – again!]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa retained the World Rugby U20 Championship title with a hard-fought victory over France, underlining the strength of their production line with another age-grade triumph.<br />
The post France 5-16 South Africa: Baby Boks grab chance to rule the world &ndash; again! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-5-16-south-africa-baby-boks-grab-chance-to-rule-the-world-again-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-5-16-south-africa-baby-boks-grab-chance-to-rule-the-world-again-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France 5-16 South Africa: Baby Boks grab chance to rule the world – again!]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa retained the World Rugby U20 Championship title with a hard-fought victory over France, underlining the strength of their production line with another age-grade triumph.<br />
The post France 5-16 South Africa: Baby Boks grab chance to rule the world &ndash; again! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-5-16-south-africa-baby-boks-grab-chance-to-rule-the-world-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/france-5-16-south-africa-baby-boks-grab-chance-to-rule-the-world-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget world rankings, it’s trophies that count]]></title><description><![CDATA[WE hardly needed reminding that football is the world&rsquo;s game, but the President of the United States could not resist stretching the point by sending the entire planet and its news cycle into a tailspin over a chap by the name of Folarin Balogun, whose 15 minutes of fame would have propelled Andy Warhol into [&hellip;]<br />
The post Forget world rankings, it&rsquo;s trophies that count appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/forget-world-rankings-its-trophies-that-count/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/forget-world-rankings-its-trophies-that-count/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally, Scarlets signs PRA25 deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON SCARLETS have signed the new Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA25), ending a year-long stand-off with the WRU and securing the immediate future of Wales&rsquo; four professional regions. The Llanelli-based club were the final outfit to commit to the deal, following months of intense wrangling. Disputes intensified last year after the WRU stepped in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Finally, Scarlets signs PRA25 deal appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/finally-scarlets-signs-pra25-deal-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/finally-scarlets-signs-pra25-deal-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally, Scarlets signs PRA25 deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON SCARLETS have signed the new Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA25), ending a year-long stand-off with the WRU and securing the immediate future of Wales&rsquo; four professional regions. The Llanelli-based club were the final outfit to commit to the deal, following months of intense wrangling. Disputes intensified last year after the WRU stepped in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Finally, Scarlets signs PRA25 deal appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/finally-scarlets-signs-pra25-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/finally-scarlets-signs-pra25-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIN CUNNISON]]></title><description><![CDATA[HARLEQUINS CENTRE Harlequins centre Fin Cunnison admits injury setbacks have made his England U20 World Cup debut even sweeter after overcoming a broken wrist that ruled him out of last year&rsquo;s Under-18 Six Nations. The 18-year-old physical inside centre scored on his tournament debut against the USA and played a pivotal role in Andy Titterrell&rsquo;s [&hellip;]<br />
The post FIN CUNNISON appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-cunnison-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-cunnison-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIN CUNNISON]]></title><description><![CDATA[HARLEQUINS CENTRE Harlequins centre Fin Cunnison admits injury setbacks have made his England U20 World Cup debut even sweeter after overcoming a broken wrist that ruled him out of last year&rsquo;s Under-18 Six Nations. The 18-year-old physical inside centre scored on his tournament debut against the USA and played a pivotal role in Andy Titterrell&rsquo;s [&hellip;]<br />
The post FIN CUNNISON appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-cunnison/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fin-cunnison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiji 17-33 Scotland: Scots take time to bring down Fijians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland fought back from 10 points down to overcome a spirited Fiji and secure a bonus-point victory at Murrayfield, rounding off their Nations Championship campaign on a high.<br />
The post Fiji 17-33 Scotland: Scots take time to bring down Fijians appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fiji-17-33-scotland-scots-take-time-to-bring-down-fijians-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fiji-17-33-scotland-scots-take-time-to-bring-down-fijians-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiji 17-33 Scotland: Scots take time to bring down Fijians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland fought back from 10 points down to overcome a spirited Fiji and secure a bonus-point victory at Murrayfield, rounding off their Nations Championship campaign on a high.<br />
The post Fiji 17-33 Scotland: Scots take time to bring down Fijians appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fiji-17-33-scotland-scots-take-time-to-bring-down-fijians/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/fiji-17-33-scotland-scots-take-time-to-bring-down-fijians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eventually, Coville commits to four-year Provence deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE morning after Vannes beat Provence in the ProD2 final, The Rugby Paper &ndash; you may recall &ndash; published a piece on the tug-of-contracts between the two clubs over scrum-half Arthur Coville. The 28-year-old, who was born in Vannes and started his career at Stade de la Rabine before spending six seasons at Stade Francais [&hellip;]<br />
The post Eventually, Coville commits to four-year Provence deal appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eventually-coville-commits-to-four-year-provence-deal-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eventually-coville-commits-to-four-year-provence-deal-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eventually, Coville commits to four-year Provence deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE morning after Vannes beat Provence in the ProD2 final, The Rugby Paper &ndash; you may recall &ndash; published a piece on the tug-of-contracts between the two clubs over scrum-half Arthur Coville. The 28-year-old, who was born in Vannes and started his career at Stade de la Rabine before spending six seasons at Stade Francais [&hellip;]<br />
The post Eventually, Coville commits to four-year Provence deal appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eventually-coville-commits-to-four-year-provence-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/eventually-coville-commits-to-four-year-provence-deal/</guid></item></channel></rss>