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Summer Tours
/ 2 years agoGus Warr among 10 uncapped players named in Scotland squad for Americas tour
Sale scrum-half Gus Warr is among 10 uncapped players named in Gregor Townsend’s 37-man Scotland squad for the summer tour of...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 years agoEngland U20s thrashed on eve of World Cup
England endured a repeat of last year’s wobbly World Championship preparations as Mark Mapletoft’s side were once again beaten in Georgia,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTom Curry named in England’s summer tour squad despite limited game time
Tom Curry has been included in an England squad that contains seven players from newly crowned Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton. Curry...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRFU opens books to Team England Rugby as player contract talks reach key stage
The Rugby Football Union has opened up its books to Team England Rugby Ltd as talks over future player contracts reach...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGeorge Turner raises doubts over Scotland future after making switch to Japan
Scotland’s first-choice hooker George Turner has signed for Japanese side Kobelco Kobe Steelers in a move likely to have implications for...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFin Smith sets sights on England fly-half spot as George Ford ruled out of tour
Fin Smith intends on claiming England’s fly-half jersey once he has recovered from Northampton’s Gallagher Premiership title celebrations – a prospect...
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World
/ 2 years agoPampas and Dogos set to clash in final
After a two-week break after the regular season, the Super Rugby Americas semifinals exploded into life on Friday night. Table-topping Pampas hosted defending...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland have no issues with taking Tom Curry and Maro Itoje on summer tour
England are comfortable taking Tom Curry and Maro Itoje on their summer tour to Japan and New Zealand after rejecting concerns...
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Summer Tours
/ 2 years agoSteward: Sinfield has given me belief
By GARY FITZGERALD Freddie Steward hopes to enjoy some Southern Hemisphere comfort after coming through what he admits has been one...
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World
/ 2 years agoBorthwick has done a fantastic job, says Jones
By JON NEWCOMBE Japan boss: Eddie Jones Eddie Jones has hailed the impact Steve Borthwick has had with England ahead of...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 years agoEmphatic England demolish Georgia
By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia U20 ...7pts England U20 ...31pts UNDER-20s Six Nations champions England made a victorious start to their World...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 years agoEngland vs Georgia U20 – Match Preview
England U20s head coach Mark Mapletoft is gearing up for a fierce scrum battle today as his side’s pack goes toe...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSuper Rugby Americas Team of the Season
By JOE SANTAMARIA After 14 gruelling rounds, the playoffs await for the top four sides in this year’s Super Rugby Americas...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoWarren Gatland eager to see Josh Hathaway’s potential after Wales squad call-up
Warren Gatland is relishing seeing uncapped Gloucester back Josh Hathaway’s potential at first hand after naming him in a Wales training...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoI want my England shirt back says JVP
By GARY FITZGERALD The sight of the world’s best scrum-half strutting his stuff at the home of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoSanderson warns about selecting Curry too soon
By JON NEWCOMBE Selecting Tom Curry for this summer’s England tour comes with a warning from Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson...
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Rugby Sevens
/ 2 years agoJones will give all in chase for Olympic glory
By MILLY McEVOY Meg Jones knows rugby is unfair which is why she is giving it everything to get to the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoChessum ‘gutted’ to miss out on England
By GARY FITZGERALD Ollie Chessum admits he is “gutted” to be missing out on a busy summer with England in the...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 years agoMapletoft set for Georgia challenge
By BEN JAYCOCK England U20s head coach Mark Mapletoft has confirmed his 30-player squad that travel to Georgia next week in...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoFrance & Japan are showing the way
Rugby's governing class might explain it this way: “We’re making the game leaner and meaner by cutting off the excess fat.”...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoRebels facing tough test against ‘Canes
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Super Rugby Pacific play-off spots were confirmed this weekend, with the soon-to-be extinct Melbourne...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoShock for Knights as Lupus snatch the title
Japan League One round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Toshiba Brave Lupus shocked Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights to secure their first Japan Rugby...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoDan Carter: England will want to make ‘statement’ against New Zealand in summer
Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter believes England have the talent to move away from “risk-free” tournament rugby and will be...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMelbourne Rebels ditched by Super Rugby over financial woes
Australian Super Rugby outfit Melbourne Rebels have been dropped from the competition due to financial difficulties. The Rebels have been in...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSuper Rugby Americas Review: Week 14
By Joe Santamaria The final round of the regular season began with a thrilling repeat of last year’s final between Dogos...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoScott can’t wait to pull on the Hong Kong jersey
By BEN JAYCOCK Calum Scott has put the demise of London Irish behind him and, after a season with National One...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoLawes still has Lions in his sights
Courtney Lawes was typically modest when he was presented with the Rugby Union Writers Club’s prestigious Pat Marshall Award as the...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoCrusaders stun Blues to keep season alive
By TOM JEFFREYS Super Rugby Pacific round-up Crusaders salvaged some dignity in their torrid Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a shock...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoGenge ruled out of England Summer tour to Japan and New Zealand
Ellis Genge will play no part in England’s summer tour to Japan and New Zealand after sustaining a long-term calf injury...
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World
/ 2 years agoSuper Rugby Americas Review: Week 13
Round Thirteen of the Super Rugby Americas season began with a thumping 63-25 victory for Pampas against defending champions Peñarol. The...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSteve’s call left Clarke out in the cold
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Steve Borthwick has been blasted for the way he axed a key member of England’s backroom staff. Jon...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoCrusader Scott next in line for All Blacks
The All Black captaincy is vacant following Sam Cane’s decision to sign a three-year contract in Japan with Suntory Sungoliath. Cane,...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoWales star Lake looking towards a brighter future
By SIMON THOMAS It’s been a difficult season for the game in Wales with the Test team suffering a Six Nations...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoDamian strikes as Knights edge out Eagles
Japan League One round-up By TOM JEFFREYS Saitama Wild Knights continued their unbeaten run to secure a place in the Division...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoStrange ending adds to Crusaders’ misery
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By TOM JEFFREYS The Crusaders suffered yet another sucker punch in their nightmare season with a last-minute...
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Features
/ 2 years agoReeves driving Brazil’s bid to join global party
Joe Santamaria talks to Brazil technical director Josh Reeves about his adopted country’s mission to qualify for RWC27 Josh Reeves has...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoKildunne crowned Women’s Six Nations Player of the Tournament
England’s Ellie Kildunne has been named as the Player of the Tournament for the 2024 Women’s Six Nations. After a shortlist...
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World
/ 2 years agoSuper Rugby Americas Review: Week 12
Round Twelve of the Super Rugby Americas season began with a thumping 54-0 victory for Pampas against Selknam that all-but confirms...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoCane calls time on international career
New Zealand skipper Sam Cane will end his test rugby career at the end of the year and give up his...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSelknam boss Mangin on the importance of culture
New Zealander Jake Mangin, 42, may be a long way from home, but the Selknam head coach is helping lay the...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoWRU ramps up its scouting operation
The WRU will ramp up its exile programme to identify players qualified to play for Wales. They are also determined to...
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Summer Tours
/ 2 years agoNew-boy Roots has his eye on NZ return
By PAUL REES One of England’s Test debutants this year has a big incentive to make the summer tour to New...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoGame in England is good, says Ford
By PAUL REES George Ford feels English rugby is on the up after a testing couple of years on and off...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoNorthampton swoop to sign England U20s fly-half
By BEN JAYCOCK Northampton have signed England U20s fly-half George Makepeace-Cubitt. Having endured the hardship of London Irish folding, the tyro...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoMo’unga likely to be back in black
SO he hasn’t gone for good, after all. Not quite. If the All Blacks have their way, as they invariably do...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoBlues hold on in battle at the top
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Bluse held on with their backs to their try line as they edged past...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years ago50 years ago, the Lions start to sweat
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER At the start of the year, this column...
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Olympic & Commonwealth Games
/ 2 years agoKildunne and Jones join GB Sevens
Red Roses Grand Slam stars Ellie Kildunne and Meg Jones will join Great Britain Sevens women’s squad in preparation for the...
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World
/ 2 years agoEx-England stars May and Ribbans set for BaaBaas bows
The Barbarians have confirmed the inclusion of two more England internationals for the Killik Cup clash against Fiji this summer, with...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 37: Champions Cup, Dupont and Olympics with Mike Friday
There’s plenty on the agenda for the Rugby Paper Podcast this week. Ollie Little and columnists Brendan Gallagher, Chris Hewett and...
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