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WALES captain Kate Williams, below, will miss the remainder of the Six Nations with the leg injury that forced her to miss the defeat by England last weekend. Wing Catherine Richards is also been ruled out with a serious...

Bath came up against an inspired Bordeaux as their Investec Champions Cup campaign ended in a 38-26 semi-final defeat at Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole.

Hull FC failed to move into the top half of the Betfred Super League table after suffering a disappointing 12-4 defeat to Toulouse.

Ollie Lawrence reckons it is time for Bath to take things to new heights in todays Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles. The post Ollie Lawrence: Bath have got the tools to be kings of Europe appeared first o...

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso looked to be knocked unconscious following a collision with Ireland international Jacob Stockdale during Exeter Chiefs Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Ulster yesterday. The post En...

Nathan Doak inspired Ulster to reach their first Challenge Cup final as they produced a commanding display to dismantle Exeter Chiefs in Belfast. The post Ulster 29-12 Exeter Chiefs: Nathan Doak leads the charge as Rob B...

Joe Santamaria talks to Joaquín Moro, the Leicester Tigers flanker who is following in some famous footsteps. The post Joaquín Moro: I had no doubts that Leicester Tigers were the club for me appeared first on The Rugb...

Freddie Steward has learned not to get wound up by keyboard warriors as he winds himself up for a big finish to the season at Leicester Tigers. The post Leicester Tigers & England full-back Freddie Steward insists he is ...

Max Llewellyn is on a double mission heading down the final straight of a frustrating and difficult season for both him and Gloucester. The post Gloucester & Wales centre Max Llewellyn is looking to strike double top app...

Joe Carpenter believes the signings Sale Sharks have made for next season will help them climb the Premiership table. The post Joe Carpenter: New signings will beef Sale Sharks up appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Richmond denied London Scottish their home win for the most local of derbies and secured a five-point win and home advantage for the relegation play-offs in two weeks time. The post London Scottish 17-24 Richmond: Rob Po...

The battle for supremacy between the 9-10 partnerships for Bath and Bordeaux-Begles will be the hinge on which the outcome of the English Prem champions and French reigning European champions will swing in the 2026 Champ...

Paul Rees looks forward to todays Champions Cup semi-final between Johann van Graans men and Bordeaux-Begles The post Paul Rees: Baths train heading for glory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Bath and Bordeaux each contribute two players to the shortlist of five nominees for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year. The post Bath and Bordeaux head shortlist for star player appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Dragons are daring to dream of a first European final in over a decade as they head to France to face the tournaments top seeds Montpellier today in the Challenge Cup semi-final. The post Montpellier vs Dragons: Filo Tia...

Better late than never. After decades of lobbying by some - not least this column - the Lions are reportedly looking at possible future tours of France and Argentina, although they remain a bit hazy as to logistics and w...

Rotherham Titans flanker-cum-centre Travis Gordon believes his sides title-winning campaign has been built on connection as much as quality after sealing promotion back to the second tier. The post Travis Gordon enjoys u...

Beno Obano believes Bath can upset the odds today and knock the champions out of Europe. The post Bordeaux Begles vs Bath: We have the belief to do the job - Beno Obano appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

When Wasps went bust with debts of £95m and all 167 employees lost their jobs, a redundant pair of England internationals found new ones in the greener fields of France. The post Peter Jackson: Pair of Wasps on a collis...

Bristol Bears wing Gabriel Ibitoye is one of the Premierships most swashbuckling players, but his daring and adventure, as well as his defensive awareness, have yet to earn him an England cap. The post Gabriel Ibitoye is...

Ealing Trailfinders are one game away from going the season unbeaten after they came from behind to beat Worcester Warriors at Sixways. The post Worcester Warriors 28-34 Ealing Trailfinders: Visitors find an extra gear t...

By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso looked to be knocked unconscious following a collision with Ireland international Jacob Stockdale during Exeter Chiefs Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Ulster yesterd...