The Rugby Paper
Delighted to see Titans stand tall
THERE are some teams you grow particularly attached to over the decades and I make no apologies in numbering Rotherham Titans among those.
3 min |
May 05, 2024
The Rugby Paper
At 61, Daran calls it a day
DARAN Poppy was one of the oldest players in the RFU pyramid this season, reaching double-digit appearances for Old Gravesendians at the tender age of 61 but has decided to call time on his rugby career.
1 min |
May 05, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Nayalo steers Army to thrilling fightback
THE British Army’s men pulled off a thrilling comeback that will live long in the memory to keep their hopes of regaining the Inter Service Championship alive, and dash the Royal Navy’s dream of a first back-to-back title in 50 years.
2 min |
May 05, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Louis has sights set on Kansas gold rush
THE latest phase of his footballing reincarnation took Louis Rees-Zammit to a school run by an American superstar whose contract runs from seven figures into nine.
4 min |
May 05, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Quins have to climb very steep mountain
WHEN Harlequins face Toulouse this afternoon in their first European Cup semi-final in south-west France, it will be one of the biggest games in their history, and the overriding emotion the English club and its supporters will be one of excitement.
5 min |
May 05, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Leinster made to fight all the way
UNDERDOGS Northampton will be rueing a disappointing error strewn opening 55 minutes because after that they were clearly the stronger side as Leinster clung on desperately to reach another final.
4 min |
May 05, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Eadie has the last laugh for Hartpury
MITCH Eadie went from sinner to saint in a double try-scoring display as Hartpury won in style to keep their hopes alive of finishing the season in the tophalf of the Championship table.
2 min |
May 05, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Appleyard unhappy with date clashes
STAFFORDSHIRE head coach Andy Appleyard believes the RFU are ‘stealing opportunities away from quality players’ due to the opening round of the County Championship being played on the same day as the Papa John’s final.
4 min |
May 05, 2024
The Rugby Paper
You lived on the edge with Scotland
WHENEVER I cross paths with Paul Ackford, he always shouts across the room, “he taught me everything I knew!” Both of us were called into the England squad on the back of the London division’s famous win over Australia in 1988 but he got into the Test team later that year, and I didn’t.
5 min |
May 05, 2024
Newsweek Europe
Red Cows, Gaza And The End Of The World
As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, the Third Temple movement is ramping up its bid to reclaim a contested holy site in Jerusalem currently home to ancient Islamic shrines
10+ min |
May 10, 2024
Newsweek Europe
An Ecstatic Anniversary
Sarah McLachlan is touring this summer, 30 years after the release of 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy,' the album that made her a star
6 min |
May 10, 2024
Newsweek Europe
'WE ARE FACING THE MOST COMPLEX SECURITY ENVIRONMENT SINCE WORLD WAR II'
Japan's prime minister on security, diplomacy and protecting the rule of law at home, in Asia and around the world
10+ min |
May 10, 2024
Newsweek Europe
JAPAN'S CALL TO ARMS
As the 'peace-loving nation' doubles its defense spending, Prime Minister FUMIO KISHIDA explains why it needs to take an assertive stance to counter China and North Korea
8 min |
May 10, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Leinster's workload merits little sympathy
LEINSTER are worried about the pressure that could prevent them from winning a European Cup and URC double. Any observation like this by a province with a full Ireland international line-up – and more squad players with Irish or Irish U20 caps jostling to be seen than there are patients in an NHS A&E – merits the response, “welcome to the real world”.
3 min |
April 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
England celebrate Grand Slam treble
ENGLAND secured their sixth straight Six Nations title and third Grand Slam in a row yesterday by beating France 42-21 in Bordeaux.
4 min |
April 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Battle for top four reaching climax
THE battle for the Premieship play-off places heated up yesterday with leaders Northampton losing to Harlequins and a revitalised Bristol Bears launching a stunning comeback to end Leicester’s hopes of making the top four.
3 min |
April 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Saracens know how to win Tompkins
WITH the Premiership run-in hotting up, Saracens centre Nick Tompkins claims ‘experience matters’ in these blockbuster end-of-season contests and says his side have regained their confidence after enduring a Jekyll and Hyde campaign thus far.
3 min |
April 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
PGP deal is nothing but a waste of time
I CAN’T help thinking that the new Professional Game Partnership (PGP) is nothing but a waste of time as I can’t see how it is going to make any difference to how the game operates or how it will actually help clubs keep players and reduce the financial strain they are under.
3 min |
April 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
It's title delight for the Titans!
ROTHERHAM Titans are the champions!
2 min |
April 28, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
COMMUNITY WILL UNITE TO HELP HEED ON A LONG ROAD AHEAD
Local pride can heal the pain of play-off snub
3 min |
April 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Langdon is quick to make his point
NORTHAMPTON have placed an emphasis this season on putting pace in the legs of their players and that suits Curtis Langdon, a hooker in a hurry.
4 min |
April 28, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
RUSSELL ENDS ON A EURO MISSION
Italy adventure is fitting for Rooks boss
1 min |
April 28, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
CURFEWS TUNED UP WITH HARPER
OUR TURN TO MAKE A MARK
2 min |
April 28, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
EMOTION LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Critics gave us no chance, says Cousins
2 min |
April 28, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
STONES STILL ROLLING ON!
Gist EORGE Elokobi insists his Maidstone United side are not in danger of succumbing to fatigue as they look to complete a marathon season on a high.
2 min |
April 28, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
MOORS THE MERRIER WHEN IT COMES TO WEMBLEY WAY!
SOLIHULL Moors booked their second trip to Wembley with a convincing victory over a lacklustre Barnet and the scoreline did not lie.
2 min |
April 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
RED ROSES
MADDIE FEAUNATI EXETER CHIEFS BACK ROW
2 min |
April 28, 2024
The Rugby Paper
35 years on and Tim's charity still full of hope
IF YOU believe rugby is the ultimate team sport – which I still do – it is tempting to superimpose all its many fine qualities into other team environments.
6 min |
April 28, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
PILGRIMS' PERFECT DAY SEALED BY CAM
BOSTON United won their second penalty shoot-out in four days as they overhauled second-placed Scunthorpe United to earn their place in the National League North play-off final.
2 min |
April 28, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
Spirit of Angelo's Iron keeps dream alive
ANGELO HARROP hailed calm heads as Braintree Town hauled themselves off the ropes after Chelmsford City's late comeback to land an extra-time knock-out and reach the Promotion Final.
2 min |