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Columnists
/ 20 hours agoPaul Rees: England are sharpening a ruthless edge
England enjoyed a record championship victory over Wales at the ground that used to be called Twickenham, but it was ultimately...
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International Rugby
/ 20 hours agoBen Kay: England and France squad depth could decide 2026 Six Nations
England World Cup winner Ben Kay believes the outcome of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash could prove the defining moment in the...
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Latest News
/ 20 hours agoRichards takes up Norfolk challenge
FORMER Leicester, Harlequins and Newcastle boss Dean Richards has become director of rugby at amateur club Wymondham in Norfolk. Since leaving...
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/ 20 hours agoFreeman: I’m too slow for the wing!
By ADAM HATHAWAY TOMMY Freeman has welcomed his move into midfield because he claims he can’t keep up with England’s current...
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International Rugby
/ 20 hours agoAlex Mitchell compares George Ford to Rodri as England eye Six Nations glory
Alex Mitchell revealed teaming up with George Ford is just like playing with Rodri – the Manchester City and Spanish superstar.
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/ 20 hours agoStick with Steward at 15 – Foden
By AMELIE CLAYDON FORMER England fullback Ben Foden believes Freddie Steward remains the country’s safest option at full-back, despite increasing competition...
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International Rugby
/ 20 hours agoEngland 48-7 Wales: Henry Arundell hat-trick sparks Red Rose Six Nations romp
Henry Arundell answered Steve Borthwick’s clarion call for England to go for Six Nations gold with a first-half hat-trick, which saw...
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International Rugby
/ 20 hours agoFrance 36-14 Ireland: Matthieu Jalibert leads the musketeers to Six Nations opening win
France, save for one stodgy period in the second half, produced sublime rugby in tricky wet conditions to blow Ireland away...
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Columnists
/ 20 hours agoJeremy Guscott: It was a good performance from the French but let’s not get carried away
France got it done against Ireland, but I might go against some of the adulation heaped on Fabien Galthie’s team after...
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Latest News
/ 20 hours agoWe didn’t show enough intensity, admits Farrell
IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell said: “We’re very disappointed. Something I never thought I’d say about this Ireland team, but there...
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International Rugby
/ 20 hours agoItaly 18-15 Scotland: Azzurri beat the deluge to stun Scots with Six Nations victory
Pressure continues to intensify on Gregor Townsend as, on the second wettest day in Rome’s history since records began, Italy caused...
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/ 20 hours agoI believe in what we are doing, insists Townsend
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend admitted his side face an uphill battle in the Six Nations after slipping to an opening-round...
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/ 20 hours agoThe Doyen, in whose shadow we all stand
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THERE was a Grand Canyon of a gap in the ranks of the...
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/ 20 hours agoSearle shows his worth
Flair: Billy Searle in action for England A on Friday night BILLY Searle’s had more clubs than most people hot breakfasts,...
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/ 20 hours agoSlam these adverts into touch before it’s too late
FRANCE were in devastating form against Ireland in Paris on Thursday night, but there was a potentially more devastating force at...
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International Rugby
/ 20 hours agoEngland have plenty in reserve up front
■By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland XV .........................14pts Tries: Gleeson 23, Kenny 38 Conversions: Frawley 24, 38 England A ......................... 52pts Tries: Roots...
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International Rugby
/ 20 hours agoWe came together well, says coach
ENGLAND A boss Mark Mapletoft was pleased that his side executed a near perfect game plan in Limerick, and credited his...
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Chris Hewett
/ 20 hours agoBlow the whistle on all these changes
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED IMAGINE, if you will, a rugby version of the once-loved, long-departed BBC children’s programme Play School and...
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/ 20 hours agoReferees suffering signs of the times
THERE must be a million better things to think about, yet the image of Tony Spreadbury, in his first outing as...
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/ 20 hours agoFriday on alert to lead the England fightback
By SAM JACKSON England ............................19pts Tries: Tonga’uiha 44, Staples 50, Worsnip 74 Conversions: Davidson 45, Pater 75 Wales ................................16pts Try: Emanuel...
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Latest News
/ 20 hours agoDalziel directs operations to put Scotland on the front foot in Italy
By NICK STEPHENS Italy ......................10pts Try: Coluzzi 58 Penalty: Fasti 17 Conversion: Fasti 59 Scotland ............ 36pts Tries: Moncrieff 3, Roberts...
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Latest News
/ 20 hours agoTreacey: It’s all about winning the moments
ENGLAND U20s captain Connor Treacey was proud of his side’s fighting spirit to clinch victory at the death. He said: “We...
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/ 20 hours agoFrench turn on style to notch up half-century
■By GEORGE LAWRENCE France................50pts Tries: Drault 11, Par gade 24; Bon nard Mar tin 26, La trasse 30; Frisach 40+1; Rates...
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Letters
/ 20 hours agoLook outside the Prem, England
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk HOW sad to hear...
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Letters
/ 20 hours agoAll games should be played on grass
LIKE Dale Barker (letters February 1), I detest artificial pitches but he is wrong to think that they are suitable for...
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Letters
/ 20 hours agoSaracens have an outstanding record
LEE Dunkley’s letter (February 1) erroneously refers to Saracens having ‘only’ won one title ‘in five years’. In fact, they have...
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Club Rugby
/ 20 hours agoBill Mata happy to commit future to Bristol Bears
Big Bill Mata had no hesitation in reaching for a pen when Bristol Bears offered him a new contract.
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/ 20 hours agoSlade stays with Chiefs
ENGLAND centre Henry Slade has signed a new two-year contract with Exeter. The 32-year-old – who leads the Prem points table...
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/ 20 hours agoPirates look to raise cash
CORNISH Pirates have launched a crowd-funder to help pay for damage caused by last month’s storms. Storm Goretti caused about £200,000...
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/ 20 hours agoQuartet sign up for Quins
HARLEQUINS have signed four forwards on short-term loans as cover for four Prem Cup matches this month. Dragons pair, tight-head Luke...
