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Ministers have role to play in WRU regions shake-up, Reform MS says

The Welsh Rugby Union wants to cut the number of teams from four to three [Getty Images]

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Davies urged to reverse retirement for World Cup

Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin is convinced the 36-year-old's World Cup know-how can still help Wales in Australia.

Fight for Wales spots heats up as under-threat regions win

The talking points from round three of URC as Ospreys and Scarlets get off the mark and players try to impress Wales boss Steve Tandy.

Sad to see clubs can’t run multiple sides

HAVING just read the first round results of local league action it pains me to see that some teams are unable to fulfil their fixtures for whatever reasons. Is this the sign of modern times? People do not want to play or clubs cannot afford to run multiple sides. Back in my days before Leagues, […] The post Sad to see clubs can’t run multiple sides appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

RFU leaves Edwards with no other choice

SHAUN Edwards’ time as a consultant to the England Women’s world champions, which finishes at the end of this month after their three matches in North America in the WXV Global Series, will see him join Argentina’s coaching team rather than England’s men. The RFU’s prevarication over engaging him as a consultant for England’s autumn […] The post RFU leaves Edwards with no other choice appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Scarlets back in-form Page to earn Wales Test call

Scarlets believe livewire wing Macs Page is a contender for Steve Tandy's Wales squad for the Nations Championship.

Swansea lose first game at revamped St Helen's

Swansea suffer late loss to Ebbw Vale on their return to St Helen's as unbeaten Cardiff take over from Newport at the top of SRC.

Shaun Edwards ends England speculation with Argentina move for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Shaun Edwards has agreed to join Argentina’s coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, bringing an end to speculation of move to England’s men’s set-up for now. The post Shaun Edwards ends England speculation with Argentina move for 2027 Rugby World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Tuipulotu is called in after Capstick ruled out

EXETER have signed No.8 Carwyn Tuipulotu for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old, who has represented Wales at Under-20 level, played in France last season for Pau and was a free agent. He has most recently been training with Dragons having previously played for Scarlets, and had a spell with Saracens in 2025. “After […] The post Tuipulotu is called in after Capstick ruled out appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Quins don’t have the power up front

IT’S sad to see the demise of Harlequins. It’s not beyond the realms of possibility that they pull a performance out of nowhere and go and beat Sale on Sunday but I won’t be holding my breath. George Furbank is a fine player but he’s wasted at the back if Quins can’t get any ball […] The post Quins don’t have the power up front appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Watson: Russell the key for Bath

By ADAM HATHAWAY ANTHONY Watson has backed his former club Bath to go deep in the tournament and make up for last year’s Champions Cup heartache – if Finn Russell stays fit. Fly-half Russell was nursing a calf injury when Bath lost the Prem semi-final going down 27-26 to Exeter leading to accusations that they […] The post Watson: Russell the key for Bath appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Tries are what matter and I’m glad to see them

THE criticism surrounding the huge increase in tries in the Prem this season is utterly baffling. Surely, we should be celebrating a competition producing spectacular scores, thrilling attacking rugby and entertainment in abundance? Who wants to watch endless kicking exchanges and low-scoring arm wrestles when we can enjoy breathtaking tries and end-to-end contests? Of course, […] The post Tries are what matter and I’m glad to see them appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Wade set to break Prem try-scoring record

Newcastle boss Dan McFarland is confident Christian Wade will break Prem Rugby's try-scoring record.

Top source shares Ibrox upgrade trigger after Rangers sanction inspection

Football Insider exclusive as Rangers owner Andrew Cavenagh stares across a split image towards Ibrox stadium.

Saracens’ Brendan Venter vows to work closely with RFU on England’s rising stars

Brendan Venter wants Saracens to work in partnership with the RFU to accelerate the development of England’s next generation. The post Saracens’ Brendan Venter vows to work closely with RFU on England’s rising stars appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Hughes focused on Albania before World Cup dream

Wales forward Elise Hughes admits reaching the World Cup would fulfil a lifelong ambition.

College football insider claims latest CFP expansion update is not an update at all

The college football season is nearly halfway over, with Alabama and Georgia slated to face off in one of the biggest matchups of the season so far on Saturday evening. Meanwhile, discourse about the sport’s playoff format, and whether or not even more teams should be let into the big dance has continued ever since the field was initially expanded […] The post College football insider claims latest CFP expansion update is not an update at all appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Porter is backing Quins to fire shots

■By GARY FITZGERALD HARLEQUINS’ struggling stars will use the criticism directed at them as “fuel” to prove they have the fire and fight in their bellies to remain a Premiership force. Scrum-half Will Porter insists he and his teammates do not intend to allow “outside noise” to break them as a team and can turn […] The post Porter is backing Quins to fire shots appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

WVU Football Makes Definitive Decision on Zac Alley’s Play-Calling Future

West Virginia football fans hoping for a major change to the Mountaineers’ defensive play-calling responsibilities might not like what they just heard. Despite another disastrous performance against Arizona, WVU has no immediate plans to replace defensive coordinator Zac Alley as the team’s defensive play-caller.Following Saturday’s 52-31 home loss, head coach Rich Rodriguez faced questions about […] The post WVU Football Makes Definitive Decision on Zac Alley’s Play-Calling Future appeared firs