Club Rugby
This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s Club Rugby news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoFormer England Sevens star Nick Royle makes history
Nick Royle’s late try on January 24 helped Caldy snatch victory at Broadstreet, but little did he know it also made...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoEd Slater: We need proof plastic pitches are safe
Leicester lock Ed Slater believes more research into artificial grass pitches is needed in order to convince players the controversial surfaces...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoSigning Cipriani will help Wasps conquer Europe
Fly-half’s long-awaited homecoming can help Wasps cement place among European rugby’s elite - Ashley Johnson.
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoScotland flanker Roddy Grant proving a big hit for Exiles
Roddy Grant has been the catalyst behind London Scottish‘s rise up the Championship table this season according to head coach Peter...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoRejuvenated Christian Wade looking to make up for lost time
Flying wing says his mind is as fresh as his body after returning from a three-month lay-off last week.
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoJustin Burnell takes over at Rotherham
Rotherham Titans have announced the appointment of Justin Burnell as their new Head Coach. Burnell will take over with immediate effect replacing former...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoMark Jones and Rotherham part ways
Rotherham have today announced the immediate departure of Head Coach Mark Jones. Titans Chairman Nick Cragg commented: “Results over the last...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoIntense competition at Bath will make Taulupe Faletau even better – Luke Charteris
Luke Charteris reckons Bath can bring the best out of Taulupe Faletau. The Wales pair and former Newport Gwent Dragons team-mates...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDai Young – I like a scrum but just look at my Wasps fly!
As a proud tighthead prop, Dai Young will always have a soft spot for a pushover try – but the Wasps...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoExeter still Ali Hepher’s focus despite link to England
Ali Hepher, the highly-rated strategist behind Premiership Rugby’s deadliest attack, refused to rule himself out of coaching England but insists his...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoNigel Wray: Saracens ‘punished’ for producing England stars
Chairman Nigel Wray has described the compensation system for producing England players as “a complete nonsense” after revealing Saracens are set...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoI was never captaincy material but honoured to do it – Joe Marler
Joe Marler has revealed why he should never have accepted the Harlequins captaincy last season and conceded how fortunate he feels...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years ago‘Best hooker’ Tom Youngs will be back predicts Louis Deacon
Louis Deacon insists Tom Youngs has been poorly treated after being dumped by England but reckons the “best hooker in England”...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoLeicester Tigers roar opposition to a 14-team Premiership
Simon Cohen, Leicester chief executive, insists plans for a 14-team Premiership must be shelved until there is a root and branch...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years ago‘Madcap’ Joe Marler best when he’s horrible! – Adam Jones
Joe Marler will be back at his snarling, aggressive best for the Six Nations according to Adam Jones, who believes his...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoWe’re flying thanks to Kevin Sinfield says Dave Doherty
Carnegie centurion Dave Doherty credits the British & Irish Cup – and the growing impact of Kevin Sinfield – for the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoRichard Wigglesworth: Schalk Burger can be fantastic, like John Smit
Schalk Burger will be a huge hit at Saracens and a positive influence on the young forwards at the club according...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoBig names have added to buzz at Harlequins
Harlequins flyer Ross Chisholm reckons Lions star Jamie Roberts and the club’s other experienced new signings have transformed the outlook at...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDan Cole’s paid a price for playing fair – Marcos Ayerza
England prop will beat the scrum cheats and remain one of the world’s premier tightheads during the Six Nations, according to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWatch out Billy, Nathan Hughes wants both your shirts!
Wasps juggernaut Nathan Hughes has already made Billy Vunipola‘s No.8 jersey his own at club level and now says he feels...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWhizzkid Johnny Williams all set for stardom says Chris Noakes
Teenage centre sensation Johnny Williams has what it takes to go all the way according to London Irish playmaker Chris Noakes....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWill Chudley has the way to break into England’s top No.9s
Exeter scrum-half Will Chudley is more than capable of stepping up into international rugby according to the club’s skills coach Ricky...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoUnion chief Christian Day warns players over drug abuse
Christian Day, chairman of the Rugby Players’ Association, believes Rugby Union must remain vigilant following a surge in cases of sportsmen...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoPeter Betham: Manu Tuilagi should pay me for doing his dirty work!
Peter Betham reckons Manu Tuilagi owes him a hefty slice of his wages for shoring up Leicester‘s midfield during the England...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoUnion novice Kevin Sinfield ‘happy to be learning’
Kevin Sinfield has won everything there is to win in Rugby League but he has set himself one last rugby challenge...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWatch out for a George North try-spree warns Ben Foden
Try-starved George North is set for a New Year scoring spree according to Saints teammate Ben Foden, who believes recent criticism...
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European Rugby
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson: Out for the count, Europe’s big three
There have been six multiple winners of what is now known as the Champions’ Cup and two have gone already, counted...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoTale of the tape can help win Semesa Rokoduguni recall
Flying Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni is targeting an England recall for the Six Nations despite his club’s recent run of poor...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoSam Warburton: Let Leigh Halfpenny play for Wasps if he wants
Leigh Halfpenny should be free to play where he chooses according to Wales captain Sam Warburton. Halfpenny is wanted by Wasps...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoGet Manu Tuilagi outside me and watch Tigers go!
Forgotten England fly-half Freddie Burns is relishing the opportunity of teaming up with Manu Tuilagi in a bid to impress new...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoRFU ‘should fund welfare’ for Championship players
Nottingham legend Dave Jackson reckons it is high time Championship professionals were properly represented by the Rugby Players’ Association. While Premiership...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 years agoPatchell signs for Scarlets after turning down Cardiff
Cardiff Blues fly-half Rhys Patchell has rejected a new contract offer to pen a move to the Scarlets for next season....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoJust £25k would have stopped Bath signing Taulupe Faletau
Bath would have missed out on Taulupe Faletau had the Welsh Rugby Union been willing to pay an extra £25,000-a-year. Newport...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoTapping up is routine, admits RPA boos Damian Hopley
Players’ boss Damian Hopley insists the tapping-up of Premiership stars is rife and describes the current six-month rule relating to approaches...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoKevin Sinfield ‘so different’ from Sam Burgess switch
Dual code international John Bentley believes Rhinos legend will make a success of his switch to Rugby Union.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWhy Ben Franks joined London Irish
Double World Cup-winning prop Ben Franks has revealed how former New Zealand teammate Brad Thorn persuaded him to ignore the riches...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoI’m out to stop the new cheats, vows Donncha O’Callaghan
Worcester lock Donncha O’Callaghan fears football-style cheating is infiltrating rugby and believes it is up to veteran stars like himself to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoNew-style Leicester Tigers make Mathew Tait glad he said ‘Non’
Mathew Tait refuses to rule out the possibility of adding to his 38 England caps – if new boss Eddie Jones...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoRoss Moriarty: I control myself better now
Gloucester flanker Ross Moriarty says he has no intention of toning down the confrontational style that persuaded Wales boss Warren Gatland...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoJoe Trayfoot out to beat his diabetes fright
London Irish flanker Joe Trayfoot says he is determined not to allow the onset of diabetes to ruin his chances of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoChris Robshaw’s ‘great strengths should not be jettisoned’
England‘s new head coach has been warned to think long and hard before ditching Chris Robshaw as either captain or openside...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoManu Tuilagi will be offered £1.6m by Worcester
Centre will be paid a world record £750,000 next season if he agrees to make the switch to Warriors.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDave Denton ‘can cure Bath’s hangover’ from Sam Burgess
Bath‘s new back row signing David Denton will make a huge impact at the Rec according to first team coach Toby...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoChange the maul rule to get brighter rugby
Bedford boss Mike Rayer believes laws relating to the maul need revising after statistics showed that nearly as many tries are...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoRhys Priestland: Kyle Eastmond’s style is dangerous
Bath new boy Rhys Priestland believes England can put their inside centre headache behind them by selecting club-mate Kyle Eastmond for...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDave Ewers aiming to show he has real six appeal
Dave Ewers insists he feels no bitterness towards England after his World Cup snub – but is hungrier than ever to...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoA preview of the Champions Cup pools
By Brendan Gallagher Pool 1: Saracens, Ulster Toulouse and Oyonnax Overview: Saracens had 15 players involved in the World Cup but...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoEuro clubs must not let RWC have all the epics
By Brendan Gallagher To borrow heavily from the great Tom Petty, “too much ain’t enough”, although I fancy the rock maestro...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoEvans named Premiership Player of the Month
Top points scorer wins monthly accolade after unerring performance with boot for Quins
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Club Rugby
/ 10 years agoJones believes strong start to the season is a sign of things to come for Quins
Adam Jones may be a softly spoken, modest character when sat down in an interview but the forward has much to...
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