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Premiership
/ 2 years agoBorthwick impressed with intensity of Prem final
By GARY FITZGERALD Steve Borthwick’s hopes that England can enjoy a successful World Cup campaign were boosted by the “Test match”...
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Features
/ 2 years agoFading myth of invincibility
As the World Cup approaches, Paul Rees reports on why the All Blacks need to hit the ground running For the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoSensational Jonah, the game’s first global star
Brendan Gallagher looks back at the players who shone on the biggest stage, this time he goes back to 1995 and...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoMandela inspires rainbow nation
The 1995 World Cup is a multi stranded story we never tire of. Nelson Mandela, elected at South Africa’s first President...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland squad on £100,000-a-man at World Cup
By PETER JACKSON & JON NEWCOMBE England's World Cup squad will be paid £100,000-a-man at the World Cup in France this...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBorthwick: Mercer a contender for France
By GARY FITZGERALD Steve Borthwick claims Zach Mercer has “grown” into a true World Cup back row contender for during his...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoCrowley’s quick exit was not deserved
NICK CAIN The most discordant note struck in the international game this week was Kieran Crowley’s axing by Italy. Crowley’s contribution...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoBorthwick has it all to play for
Paul Rees considers the head coach's options as he prepares to name his World Cup squad on August 7 England may...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoSamoan underdogs and an Australian masterclass stole the show in ’91
The Rugby World Cup really started to hit its stride in 1991, scaling up from the inaugural event in 1987 in...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGatland would have rejected Wales with hindsight
Warren Gatland has claimed that had he been aware of the full extent of Welsh rugby’s problems, he would not have...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoCare and Marler return as England World Cup preparation squad announced
Harlequins duo Danny Care and Joe Marler have been named in the England squad for the first time under Steve Borthwick...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGatland to consider sending SOS to second row Ball
By PETER JACKSON The World Cup man-power crisis engulfing Wales will force them to reconsider sending an SOS to Australia for...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoNo more excuses: Time to get serious, England
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK AS soon as Steve Borthwick got the England head coach job he will have...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoCrusaders give Gats a blueprint to beat Fiji
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Thank you, Scott Robertson and your Crusaders players for showing Wales the way to beat...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoWhen Kirk took the All Blacks right to the top of the world
Brendan Gallagher begins a series on the star man at each global gathering Being the first in anything often confers iconic...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoHow a boat trip on the Seine swung the vote
The IRB took the momentous decision to stage a first World Cup in March 1985 in strange circumstances. Prior to their...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 2 years agoFolau call was TV turn-off for Gareth
By NICK POWELL Gareth Thomas “refused” to watch the Barbarians vs World XV match last month due to the “contradiction” of...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago‘England are dark horses for big prize’
By GARY FITZGERALD England can be World Cup dark horses who “sneak up” on the rail and gallop off with rugby’s...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoJones can fire up Aussies, says Cooper
By GARY FITZGERALD Quade Cooper is bubbling about Australia’s World Cup chances, now they have Eddie Jones back holding the reins....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWe will have to front up, says Laidlaw
By BRYN PALMER Scotland's players need to swiftly “front up” to the reality of their World Cup pool if they are...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoGatland releases Carre after he fails to hit targets
Cardiff prop Rhys Carre has been released from Wales’ World Cup training squad having “failed to meet individual performance targets”. “Rhys...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoStewart steps up for Ireland squad
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart, who set the record for the most tries in a URC season with 16, is one of...
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Peter Jackson
/ 3 years agoMcCaw tips Wales to cause carnage
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW When it comes to talking about ‘carnage’ at the World Cup, nobody is more impeccably...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoPrime to cover World Cup warm up games
By JON NEWCOMBE Prime Video are planning on broadcasting Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches involving all the Six Nations teams...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoJones keen to keep his name in the frame for Wales
By GARY FITZGERALD Wyn Jones strolls out at Twickenham today determined to prove a point as he comes to terms with...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAlun Wyn bows out ahead of RWC axe
By PETER JACKSON Alun Wyn Jones abandoned the last goal of his monumental career amid growing fears of failing to make...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSeries 2, Episode 19: Wayne Barnes on the World Cup, social media and bilingualism
World Rugby has announced its refereeing roster for the 2023 World Cup, and it was no surprise to see the highest-capped...
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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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Latest News
/ 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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Latest News
/ 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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Latest News
/ 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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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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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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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 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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Latest News
/ 3 years agoThree other lopsided pool draws in Rugby World Cup history
One of the leading debates ahead of this year’s Rugby World Cup is the extent to which the two halves of...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWe’ll be better by World Cup – Slade
By PAUL REES England may have endured another underwhelming Six Nations, losing more matches than they won for the third successive...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFarrell can play the Jonny role, says May
By GARY FITZGERALD Owen Farrell can be the “Jonny Wilkinson figure” England will need to capture a second Webb Ellis Cup...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoHogg, 30, announces shock retirement
Stuart Hogg has stunned the rugby world by announcing his intention to retire after this year’s Rugby World Cup. Hogg made...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLewies: Don’t rule out England shock
By PAUL REES Stephan Lewies expects England to be a contender for this year’s World Cup despite a third successive Six...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoKay: Fitness guru is key for England
Steve Borthwick still has “an ace” up his sleeve in his determined bid to transform England into realistic World Cup contenders....
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago“Nothing in it” between Ireland and France – McBride
Irish rugby legend Willie John McBride says there’s nothing to separate France and his nation despite Ireland‘s Six Nations Grand Slam...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoHansen: Weight of expectation could be Ireland’s toughest Rugby World Cup opponent
With unbeaten Six Nations and Autumn Nations campaigns and a series victory in New Zealand under their belts inside the last...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland can still win World Cup – Robinson
By Nick Powell Andy Robinson believes that England can still win the World Cup, but must solve the question of who...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCueto: Farrell’s the man for World Cup
By NICK POWELL Mark Cueto believes England have mistimed their transition from Owen Farrell to Marcus Smith at fly-half, backing the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoRugby World Cup 2023: Six Matches to Get Excited About
Rugby is unquestionably one of the finest sports in the world. It may not draw as many spectators as football or...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoA history of the Springboks and Nike: is it a bad omen for the 2023 World Cup?
The start of 2023 marks a significant and enthralling milestone for rugby fans given that we have officially entered a World...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJones in sensational Australia appointment
Eddie Jones has been appointed as Australia‘s head coach with immediate effect, with Dave Rennie sacked to make way for the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFail at the World Cup and that’s it, Gatland
By PETER JACKSON Warren Gatland’s second coming will be in danger of an early going should Wales flop at the World...
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