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Sevens World Series
/ 3 years agoGB Women end tough Toulouse campaign on a high
Amy Wilson Hardy’s length of the field extra time try meant Great Britain Women finished seventh at the Toulouse Sevens after...
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Sevens World Series
/ 3 years agoToulouse 7s: GB eliminated from Cup in both men’s and women’s
Great Britain endured a disappointing day two as they were knocked out in the quarter-finals of both the men’s and women’s...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoThorburn: Test rugby becoming a ‘circus’
By PETER JACKSON World Rugby stands accused of ‘ruining the international game’ by allowing Wales to pick England prop Henry Thomas....
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoLynagh’s late strike ends Reds hoodoo
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK Queensland Reds broke their New Zealand hoodoo to end the Chiefs’ unbeaten start to...
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World
/ 3 years agoLions stay in play-off hunt
Currie Cup round-up The Lions claimed a 33-26 win over the Cheetahs to stay in the play-off race. They led 20-7...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoKoroibete hat-trick downs the Eagles
Japan League One round-up Saitama Wild Knights will defend their crown next week after winning their semi-final 51-20 against Yokohama Eagles....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAshton one of the greats – Cueto
Mark Cueto has paid tribute to former international teammate and soon-to-retire winger Chris Ashton, and his unique ability to finish off...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 2 Episode 18 – Mark Cueto on Sale Sharks, Martin Johnson, the England back three and more
In a wonderfully chaotic episode of the Rugby Paper Podcast, host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris...
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/ 3 years agoThomas defends decision to defect
By PETER JACKSON Henry Thomas will start work on his unprecedented transfer from England to Wales this month – 16 years...
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/ 3 years agoLawes in the mood to finish on a high
By PAUL REES Courtney Lawes has set his sights on finishing what has been a frustrating season for last year’s England...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSpencer: Fire to play for England still burns
By TOM BRADSHAW Ben Spencer smiles and says nothing when asked whether the England coaches have been in touch. Sometimes actions...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoTwickenham now the home of the women’s game
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Congratulations to the Red Roses on another Grand Slam with a great...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoValetini’s late double stuns the Hurricanes
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAM STEPHENS Two months after their shock win over the Crusaders, Fijian Drua slayed their second...
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World
/ 3 years agoCheetahs leave it late to remain on top
Currie Cup round-up The Cheetahs strengthened their grip on top spot by seeing off Western Province 26-21. Reinhardt Fortuin opened the...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoJapan League One round-up
It's advantage to Mitsubishi Dynaboars and Honda Heat in the Japan Rugby League One relegation play-offs as both sides were victorious...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoChancellor optimistic about Australia’s future
The Rugby Paper online recently sat down with three Harlequins Women’s players as they look ahead to their “Game Changer” fixture...
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/ 3 years agoMitchell to succeed Middleton as Red Roses boss
The RFU has confirmed the appointment of John Mitchell as Simon Middleton’s successor as coach of the England women‘s team. Mitchell,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoCrisis as RFU hit by £50m bombshell
By NICK CAIN EXCLUSIVE A £50 million bombshell looks destined to sink the current RFU administration headed by chief executive Bill...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoHawkins ruled out by 25-cap restriction
By PETER JACKSON Wales are on the verge of banning Joe Hawkins from international selection following an investigation into his transfer...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoKolisi a major World Cup doubt
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi may miss this year’s World Cup with a knee injury sustained playing for the Sharks against Munster....
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years agoCallender on song to steer Wales into third place
By SAM JACKSON Italy................... 10pts Tries: Madia 25 Conversions: Sillari 26 Penalties: Sillari 32 Wales................36pts Tries: Lewis 23, Tuipulotu 37, Harries...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland hold on to deny France
By CAM STEPHENS England ............................38pts Tries: Dow 16, M Packer 25, Matthews 31, Penalty 35, Aldcroft 41, Davies 59 Conversions: Rowland...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years ago‘It was exceptional day that I will never forget’
Simon Middleton reflected on the perfect closing to his eight-year tenure as Red Roses head coach with another Grand Slam in...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years agoIreland have no answers as Scots pile on the power
By PETER RILEY Scotland ..........36pts Tries:Smith 40, Skeldon 47, Bartlett 56, McGhie 65, Malcolm 75, Rollie 81 Conversions: Nelson 58, 66,...
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World
/ 3 years agoProject Exiles: Italy’s new hunt for talent
By JON NEWCOMBE Sebastian Negri is not the only member of his family doing good things for Italian rugby, his elder...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoMagical McKenzie puts Chiefs on top
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAM STEPHENS A late surge saw the Chiefs edge the Crusaders 34-24 in a thrilling contest...
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World
/ 3 years agoMaartens double helps Cheetahs see the light – eventually
Currie Cup round-up By CAM STEPHENS The Cheetahs moved to the top of the Currie Cup standings with a resounding 33-10...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoRed Roses and Les Bleues prepare for Twickenham slam decider
For a third consecutive year, the outcome of England vs France will be the final and deciding match of the women’s...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoGoalkicking needs better coaching – Muir
Red Roses prop Maud Muir says that the key to improved goalkicking in the women’s game is more emphasis on coaching...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 2 Episode 16 – Maud Muir on Six Nations decider and record-breaker
This weekend’s Women’s Six Nations decider is set to set a new record for attendance at a standalone women’s rugby fixture....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEvans is plotting another Fiji shock
By PETER JACKSON A globe-trotting Welshman has become a major part of Fiji’s grand plan to make World Cup history repeat...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years agoAmbitious Wales out to end France’s title hopes
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... France v Wales Today. Kick-off 3.15pm Wales are looking to bounce back from last weekend’s humbling by...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years agoRed Roses stay on course for Grand Slam
By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland.................................0pts England ............................48pts Tries: Beckett 2, Heard 16, Kildunne 21, M Packer 26, Talling 36, Reed 71, Matthews...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years agoSkeldon on hand to help Scots end losing streak
By SAM JACKSON Scotland ..........29pts Tries: McMillan 11, Skeldon 35, 67, Bartlett 46, 51 Conversions: Nelson 47, 53 Italy................... 21pts Tries:...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years ago‘Competitive games will help game grow’
By CAM STEPHENS As Shaunagh Brown resides in the Cayman Islands, coaching and inspiring the next generation of girls wanting to...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoChiefs hit 50 ahead of Crusaders showdown
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK The Chiefs’ unbeaten streak continues as they secured another bonus point victory to strengthen...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoSpears put down marker for play-off rematch
Japan League One round-up By BEN JAYCOCK A flurry of late tries propelled Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay to a 39-24 victory...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoJapan League One: Wild Knights looking to bounce back from shock loss
There would have been a strange feeling at the Kumagaya training base of the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights on Monday as...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago‘It would be an absolute honour’ – Hunter eyes coaching future
Sarah Hunter won it all as an England player – and now the Red Roses’ record appearance holder is refusing to...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoEngland can’t win World Cup with Farrell – Barkley
Olly Barkley has called for Marcus Smith’s immediate inclusion into the England team, saying he does not believe they can win...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago“I’m excited to be a part of it” – Scarratt determined to make comeback
Emily Scarratt believes she can banish her injury demons and bow out a World Cup winner on home soil in 2025....
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/ 3 years agoMooar joins World XV coaching for Barbarians clash
Experienced New Zealander Brad Mooar will join Steve Hansen’s World XV coaching group for their blockbuster fixture against the Barbarians. The...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoSteward calls for red card ‘bunker’
By JON NEWCOMBE Freddie Steward welcomes the idea of a TMO bunker to help rid the game of unwarranted red cards like...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoI’d love to play for Fiji, says Hughes
By BEN JAYCOCK Nathan Hughes has closed the chapter on his time in England but says he is awaiting the call...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoAll Blacks have what it takes to go all way
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK The decision by New Zealand to announce a new coach of the All Blacks...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years agoD’Inca grabs try double to leave Irish rock bottom
By BEN JAYCOCK Italy.................. 24pts Tries: Stefan 28, D’Inca 41, 77 Conversions: Sillari 29, 42, 78 Penalties: Sillari 63 Ireland................7pts Tries:...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years agoRed Roses go on rampage to leave Wales on the ropes
By JAMES SKELDON Wales.................... 3pts Penalties: Bevan 14 England..............59pts Tries: L Packer 26, Heard 36, Dow 40, Aitchison 45, Breach 50,...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 3 years agoScotland eager to spring a surprise
Preview France v Scotland Today. 3.15pm WINLESS Scotland have made three changes ahead of today’s match at Grand Slam-hunting France. Lisa...
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Schools / Universities
/ 3 years agoEngland hit back with win over Italy
By BEN JAYCOCK England got their U18s Six Nations Festival back on track with a 26-10 victory over Italy. Jonathan Pendlebury’s...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoRuthless Chiefs slay Canes to stay on top
By CAM STEPHENS Super Rugby Pacific round-up The Chiefs maintained their unbeaten start to the season as they overturned a nine-point...
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