The Rugby Paper
Try tsunami sends a mixed message
Peter Jackson looks at an increase in points scored but suggests the figures may be hiding a problem for the Prem
4 min |
May 26, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Saracens hold on to take it at the death
SARACENS held their nerve to secure a home semi-final and put an end to Gloucester-Hartpury unbeaten season.
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Barnes hits four in nine-try rout
HAMPSHIRE ran in nine tries to thrash Surrey and kick-start their campaign with Curtis Barnes crossing for four.
1 min |
May 26, 2024
The Rugby Paper
We can beat anyone now says stoked up Matavesi
SAM Matavesi knew something had changed when he joined up with Northampton after Fiji’s World Cup quarter-final exit last autumn.
4 min |
May 26, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Du Preez keeps it in family for Sale
WHEN Sale signed George Ford two years ago, it seemed that Robert du Preez would have his time on the field rationed as he sat on the bench.
4 min |
May 26, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Diamond out to add some steel
EVEN someone without Steve Diamond’s coaching experience would have known that taking over at Newcastle was never going to turn them into an overnight sensation.
3 min |
May 26, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Toulouse provide a lesson in brilliance
THERE have been some extraordinary Champions Cup finals over the decades but none better than this titanic clash for the ages which saw Toulouse pull away in extra-time to claim their sixth title.
4 min |
May 26, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Resting players for big games isn't on
IT WAS just a couple of weeks ago that certain people were up in arms because the South African clubs had fielded weaker teams rather than their full strength sides in away games during the Champions Cup.
3 min |
May 26, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Day O'Reilly missed out on Hollywood
WHEN he last spoke in public, at his old Dublin rugby club a few hefty punts from the church where they held his funeral mass on Thursday, Tony O’Reilly summed up his extraordinary life in one sentence:
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Rugby Paper
Bath and Saints to win - but only just
IT’S hard to see Northampton changing the way they’ve played all season when they face Saracens in the first Premiership play-off semi-final under the lights at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday night.
5 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
I WANT TO FINISH OFF THE JOB I'VE STARTED AT BEES
NOT many National League managers would spurn a job offer from a club in the EFL. Very few get the chance.
5 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
HYBRID SWITCH BOOSTS ROBBIE
PLAY-OFF pain lingered for Chelmsford City boss Robbie Simpson, but the club’s enhanced training plan has helped whet the appetite for another crack at promotion.
3 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
Robins gem Conn-Clarke shines bright
ALTRINCHAM starlet Chris Conn-Clarke is keeping his feet on the ground despite a stellar season that saw him named the Sportsbeat Young Player of the Season at The NonLeague Paper’s annual National Game Awards, in association with Isuzu.
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
Taylor is too hot to handle!
RAMSGATE marksman Joe Taylor revealed greater dedication to his goalscoring craft is the secret behind his stunning 53 goals last season.
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
LEE'S GREENS HAVE GOT NEW ENERGY WITH DREAM SWITCH
UPBEAT Hendon boss Lee Allinson believes their switch back to the Isthmian League gives them a chance to compete on a more level playing field next season.
3 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
OUR DAN IS NO OR-DINARY JOE
DANILO ORSI admits Crawley Town took a risk on signing former Non-League “nobodies” but said he always felt they would get promoted after leading the club into League One.
3 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
WE'VE GOT ONE EQ OF A FUTURE
A NTONIO VALENCIA, Moises Caicedo, Pervis Estupinan, Jeremy Sarmiento. Sound familiar? Before too long you might need to add two more Ecuadorians to that elite Premier League list.
3 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
HEED EYE END TO STADIUM WOES
CHAIRMAN Neil Pinkerton is confident Gateshead “will be in a position to be promoted next season” having been controversially stripped of a play-off place this term.
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
GO BACK TO BEING DULL!
FOR nigh-on two decades, Forest Green Rovers were just about the dullest club in the National League. No promotions. No relegations. Plod, plod, plod.
3 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
JOCKEYS UP AND RUNNING
Boss Shinn's galloping into Step 4
3 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
CABLES HAVE THE POWER!
Daley's proud of Prescot heroes...
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
'UNKNOWN' IRON SEEK TO SHOCK...
AMBITIOUS Braintree chairman Lee Harding says the Iron will be gunning for the play-offs on their return to the National League.
1 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
Stones proud of FA Cup legacy NON-LE
AFTER an underdog run that stole the hearts of the nation, there was never going to be any other team than Maidstone United for the FA Cup Run of the Year award.
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
Cook's class an in-Spiration
ADAM VIRGO believes Chesterfield have said goodbye to Non-League football for a long time after romping to the National League title.
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
Tim's a titan of Non-Leaque
NON-LEAGUE legend Tim Fuell was taken aback when he was surprised with the Isuzu Unsung Hero award.
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
COAL POWER OFF THE GRID
Ravens chief has had ‘enough'
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
Icon Dave has lived his dream
SHOLING icon Dave Diaper capped off a remarkable 25 years in charge of the club by being awarded The Non-League Paper Lifetime Achievement Award at The Non-League Paper’s National Game Awards in association with Isuzu.
2 min |
May 26, 2024
The Non-League Football Paper
ANDY'S HANDS ON FOR EARLS
FROM coordinating press conferences for Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane to organising matchday operations in the Midland League, Andy Walker expertly fulfils a varied football lifestyle.
3 min |
May 26, 2024
Newsweek Europe
Could Influencers Survive a Tik Tok Ban?
With some content creators able to make good money from views and brand collaborations on the app, losing access to it could come ata high price
3 min |
May 31 - June 07, 2024 (Double Issue)
Newsweek Europe
'It's Time to Treat Addiction Like Cancer'
Both are serious illnesses but, unlike those struggling with substance use disorders, didn’t face shame and stigma when seeking help over my tumors
4 min |