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Columnists
/ 7 years agoProbyn column: Strong words from Dean Ryan on RFU
Jeff Probyn examines Dean Ryan's comments made on the RFU's pathway structure and Eddie Jones
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoFiji in pole position to win World Series
Fiji have a two-point lead going into the final round in Paris
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoPocock leaves the Brumbies but available for Wallabies
Pocock heads to Japan, but Giteau rule means he can play for Wallabies
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoIreland’s Rob Kearney stays for another year
Rob Kearney pens a deal til the end of 2019-20
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoSuper Rugby: Jaguares play-off surge a good omen for Los Pumas
The Jaguares sit at the summit of the South African Conference
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoMcCall: Nick will make up for loss of Barritt
SARACENS supremo Mark McCall backed hat-trick hero Nick Tompkins to repeat his heroics in the absence of Brad Barritt. Sarries’ talismanic...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoLozowski: We weren’t perfect – we’ll be better against Chiefs
By NEALE HARVEY Hunger to improve: Alex Lozowski ALEX Lozowski says Saracens’ insatiable appetite for silverware will be the driver for...
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National League 2E
/ 7 years agoTop two take command after thrilling season finale
The Rugby Paper’s reporters have submitted their votes to reveal our National 2 South Team of the Season Lerading by example:...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoBest of rest are team to be feared
NICK CAIN PICKS HIS PREMIERSHIP TEAM WITHOUT EXETER OR SARACENS’ PLAYERS Given that the Exeter and Saracens duopoly at the top...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoO’Flaherty gamble pays off for Chiefs – and Saints count the cost
From MIKE SINCLAIR at Sandy Park EXETER boss Rob Baxter’s wing and a prayer gamble paid off as surprise choice Tom...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoBaxter’s warning for Sarries: We’ve got better
Improving: Rob Baxter EXETER boss Rob Baxter last night promised Saracens that the Chiefs are a better side now than the...
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Sevens World Series
/ 7 years agoEngland beat the Kiwis but fall to Ireland
■By ANDRE THOMAS Hand-off: Phil Burgess of England is challenged by Ireland’s Harry McNulty ENGLAND were dumped out of Cup contention...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoTompkins in hat-trick blitz as Sarries go storming on
■From NICK CAIN at Allianz Park They’re off: Sean Maitland touches down for Saracens’ first try All over: Nick Tompkins scores...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoTom Curry ready to roll up his sleeves in battle to be England’s no.7
Some say Curry's competition with Sam Underhill will develop into a rivalry, but for the Sale Sharks flanker he just 'enjoys'...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoDanny Cipriani and Tom Curry win Premiership’s main individual prizes
Tom Curry best young player and Cipriani picks up the main prize
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 years agoBlindside: The rugby transfer column
News concerning Wasps and Sale Sharks, Newcastle Falcons, Harlequins, and Pat Lam not being finished with adding to his pack
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoNorthampton seek to claim the scalp of table toppers Exeter Chiefs
Saints want to lift first title in five years, as Chiefs aim to regain their trophy
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoLeinster have to keep their cool to conquer Glasgow, says Jack Conan
Leinster's Jack Conan says they can't afford ill-discipline
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoCharlie Walker heads to Italy to sign for Zebre
A player referenced to Zebre by former Quins DoR Conor O'Shea
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoLondon Sevens: Phil Burgess raring to go as Sevens hits the capital
Burgess will stand in to captain England at Twickenham as Tom Mitchell misses out through injury
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoNorthampton flanker Jamie Gibson staying at Franklin’s Gardens
Gibson extends his four-year stay in the Midlands, signing for an undisclosed period
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoI’m looking to play at 13 for Saracens, says Elliot Daly
The versatile Wasps back on where he sees himself playing in Mark McCall's plans
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoGuscott column: Bath and Leicester backs are being sold short by the packs
Neal Hatley has a big job on his hands upon his return to Bath, says Jeremy Guscott
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoGeordan Murphy charged by RFU with verbally abusing official
The Leicester Tigers head coach will attend a hearing in London
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoTime running out for Leinster to keep Rob Kearney
Rob Kearney's agent says negotiations aren't looking too promising currently
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoPat Lam rewarded with mega contract at Bristol Bears
Staying put at Ashton Gate to the next World Cup
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoCian Healy signs for two more years with Leinster and Ireland
The prop thanks Leinster supporters for supporting him through his injuries
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoSale Sharks sign elusive Simon Hammersley from Newcastle
We revealed on Sunday Hammersley was one of two players leaving - who else is set to depart the Falcons?
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Featured
/ 7 years agoRevered flanker George Smith announces retirement
Evergreen back row calls it a day with 111 Australia caps to his name
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoDenny’s one of a kind for Diamond
STEVE Diamond made another push for England to recall Denny Solomona after the wing scored Sale’s winning try. “The selectors (England)...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEven best club games are no match for Test intensity
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME PICTURE: Getty Images With the...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoBlackadder goes forth with a proud farewell
By GARY FITZGERALD Making it his: Bath try scorer Joe Cokanasiga catches a high ball Over: Brendan O’Connor scores for Tigers...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoEwels: We did it for boss Todd
CHARLIE Ewels admitted the Bath players were desperate to ensure Todd Blackadder left on a positive note. Bath captain Ewels, who...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoNerveless Weir lands a photo-finish victory
By ROGER PANTING Last hurrah: Wing Josh Adams scores in the corner in his final game for Worcester PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 7 years agoFortune favours the Nonu braves
By ADAM ELLIS Warrior: Ma’a Nonu led the way for Blues LUCK was on the side of the Blues as they...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoMcCall: Tough for us to lose like that
SARACENS’ director of rugby Mark McCall was disappointed to lose in the last minute. He said: “It was a very valuable...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 7 years agoTeague gets in line for coach’s job at Racing
DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Farewell: Mathieu Bastareaud plays his last match for Toulon today Racing are out to win a top...
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National League 2N
/ 7 years agoLion’s share for top three but try-hungry Tigers get two
The Rugby Paper’s reporters have submitted their votes to reveal our National 2 North Team of the Season NOMINATIONS have come...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoRelease the Tier 2 brake or game will go in reverse
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Dream killers: Lucas Rumball scores for Canada as they beat Germany in the...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 7 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
DoR Morris exits Exiles LONDON Scottish director of rugby Dave Morris will leave the club in June as a result of...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoRefreshing that Baxter and Cohen stand by principles
ROB Baxter’s trenchant statement in favour of promotion and relegation this week shows that not all Premiership clubs are convinced that...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoBears have come out of the woods to stay
By LUKE JARMYN Man of the match: Charles Piutau goes over for the Bears’ opening try PICTURES: Getty Images Collision: Falcons’...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoLam vow: Top six for us next season
PAT LAM called the win a “perfect send-off ” for several departing players and staff, including retiring 38-year-old former Wallaby George...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoAttacks rule in Div 2 as try-fest ensues
DIVISION 2 ROUND-UP By DAVE MOORE LEICESTERSHIRE sealed a shot at Twickenham glory as they beat East Midlands 29-20 in what...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoSaints blown away by Chiefs’ power game
By NEALE HARVEY Upping the ante: Exeter flanker Don Armand scores their third try EXETER will be overwhelming favourites to reach...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoCounties hold on as Bird lets it slip
By STEVE JACKSON East Counts….28 N’umberland ..27 EASTERN Counties finished their season with a bonus-point victory over Northumberland at the Haberden...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoLawes promises semi-final response
SAINTS boss Chris Boyd was downcast in defeat. He said: “It’s bitter-sweet because while we’re pleased to make the semifinals for...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoBirkenhead boost for Cheshire final
By FEARGAL BRENNAN Cheshire……….52 Durham …………..7 CHESHIRE stormed into the final of the 2019 Bill Beaumont Cup with a dominant display...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoLang falls short as do the hopes of Wasps and Quins
By NICK CAIN Bitter-sweet: Joe Simpson breaks clear to score for Wasps PICTURES: Getty Images On the blindside: Joe Marchant powers...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoYorks hold off to edge the late fightback Roses rivalry
By CHRISTIAN EVANS YORKSHIRE and Huddersfield winger Tom Hodson praised his team as the White Rose County edged arch rivals Lancashire...
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