In this issue

November 12, 2023

Premiership crowds down by 15.6 per cent

GALLAGHER Premiership attendances are down by 15.6 per cent compared to last season's corresponding matches.

2 mins

Able Evans is enjoying the high life with Quins

JARROD Evans grew up in the Valleys of Wales, a \"chalk and cheese\" environment to the one he finds himself now in at Harlequins, but the Wales international fly-half admits he's been fascinated with the famous quarters from a young age.

2 mins

Tuima taking his chance in new-look Chiefs pack

POWERHOUSE forward Rus Tuima believes Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter is the perfect father figure for the new and youthful Chiefs that have surged to the summit of the Gallagher Premiership.

2 mins

Borthwick begins work building partnership with Premiership

STEVE Borthwick is determined to usher in an era of co-operation with the leading clubs and has scrapped a two-day England training camp ahead of the Six Nations so that preparations for the following league round are not disrupted.

4 mins

Five-star Harlequins land late knockout

HARLEQUINS started and finished in charge of an excellent and hectic clash that saw them outscore the Tigers by five tries to three.

2 mins

Sharks go on attack with Ford in control

A STRONG second-half performance from Sale paved the way for this impressive bonus point win on the road against a Bristol side that flattered to deceive.

2 mins

Angus glad to hold his own in back row battle

ANGUS Scott-Young relishes a battle and there are few fiercer than the contest for places in Northampton's back row with Courtney Lawes and Lewis Ludlam back from the World Cup.

3 mins

Codling can sense change is in the air

THE last time Newcastle defeated Saracens in the Premiership, Labour were in power and South Africa were the World Cup holders.

3 mins

Game in England is heading for a storm

THE return of England A- the national second team known as the Saxons when they last played seven years ago - is good news for the English game.

4 mins

Change of culture is needed to compete

\"When rugby is part of the currency of life, it gives the Test team a priceless advantage\"

3 mins

New season set to be explosive

Ben Jaycock looks at contenders ahead of next weekend's kick-off to the Women's Premiership season

4 mins

Ampthill aim for top four after Cov win

AMPTHILL'S ever-present No.8 Morgan Strong has been a key figure in the club's fast start this season and says last weekend's victory over Coventry shows they can mix it with the league's top sides.

2 mins

Wallabies on downward spiral, warns Campese

AUSTRALIA legend David Campese has called out the lack of instinctive flair in rugby union and believes the sport has become a carbon copy of what rugby league used to be.

3 mins

Exiles travel globe to find new homes

\"A total of 54 of last season's squad are now in the service of 31 clubs in eight countries\"

2 mins

Leo leads the hosts to a hard-fought victory

THE two clubs who played out a 0-0 draw in the first-ever game of rugby union back in 1864, and who went into this match evenly-placed, produced another tight contest with Blackheath hanging on for victory after Richmond scored a 75th minute try to bring them within range.

1 min

Tony's Titans ready to relish toughest tests lying in store

TAUNTON Titans face another difficult set of games in National One, and head coach Tony Yapp is under no illusions about how tough they will be.

2 mins

Star turn Holmes too good for Dale

TYNEDALE scored three tries in the last ten minutes to secure two points but it was Otley who ran out winners, lifting themselves five places up the league.

1 min

Reds hit back to stun Uni battlers

THREE second-half tries from the Redruth pack turned this game on its head and gave the hosts a much-needed bonus-point win over Exeter University.

1 min

Ford: Fresh faces taking club to the next level

JACOB Ford came and the records fell at Bury St Edmunds.

2 mins

Llandovery hit four to end Pooler's run

CHAMPIONS Llandovery made it four straight bonus-point wins in the Premiership as they beat Pontypool 37-21 in the battle of first against third.

3 mins

Read all stories from The Rugby Paper

The Rugby Paper Magazine Description:

The Rugby Paper, the UK's number 1 selling rugby title, brings you exclusive stories, reports and features on your device, published in exceptional clarity. It contains renowned journalists such as Nick Cain and Peter Jackson, and famous former players as columnists including Jeremy Guscott and Jeff Probyn. Published every Sunday, The Rugby Paper covers Rugby Union from national teams and Premiership / Rabo Direct down to grass roots.