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/ 8 months agoYoung Guns – Jack Lightbown
Jack Lightbown’s journey into rugby didn’t begin with a thunderous tackle or try-saving turnover. It started on a rainy day at...
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/ 8 months agoNick Easter prepares to help USA take on England
Former England No.8 Nick Easter is preparing to face his fellow countrymen from the other side of the touchline this summer,...
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/ 8 months agoJimmy Staples glad to be making a name for himself at Harlequins
For Harlequins hooker Jimmy Staples, the journey to elite rugby began with a twist of fate — when his local football...
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/ 8 months agoHarlequins’ Roma Zheng on the fast road to success
Roma Zheng’s rugby journey has been far from conventional, and he admits it’s had its challenges. The Harlequins winger, who has...
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Features
/ 8 months agoEaster welcomes Worcester return
Ben Jaycock talks to the former England No 8 and current Chinnor coach about the challenges playing in the second tier...
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/ 8 months agoMP joins campaign to help raise funds in fight against MND
NICK Smith is calling for the rugby community to come together and support the sport’s battle against Motor Neurone Disease. Smith,...
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/ 8 months agoI can’t wait to learn from the best at Harlequins – Aofie Wafer
Six Nations player of the tournament, Ireland star Aoife Wafer, can’t wait to pick the brains of her new back row...
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/ 8 months agoEastern Counties set sights on Twickenham
Gill Burns County Championship ■ By BEN JAYCOCK EASTERN Counties head coach Tom Harding says his players are fired up ahead...
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/ 8 months agoYoung Guns – George Knowles
Gloucester hooker George Knowles is one of the brightest young front rowers coming through the England age-grade system – and he’s...
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/ 8 months agoLast four prepare for final assault
Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCKD NEXT weekend’s semi-finals see the Crusaders host the Blues, while the Chiefs progressed...
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/ 8 months agoMike Friday: World Rugby’s 7s overhaul is ‘shameful’
Mike Friday, the ex-England, Kenya and USA Sevens, coach has called World Rugby “shameful, unprofessional and Machiavellian” after the global governing...
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/ 8 months agoLucas Dorrell following in father’s footsteps
Hard-hitting England Students captain Lucas Dorrell is following in the footsteps of his father, Dean, and hopes to break into the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 months agoEaling’s pair make the cut but Blues and Hartpury are at the top of the bill
CHAMPIONSHIP DREAM TEAM >> THE BEST XV FROM 2024-25 AS VOTED FOR BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of...
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/ 8 months agoSussex school’s growing the game
By BEN JAYCOCK KIT Claughton has enjoyed introducing rugby to a huge number of foreign students at Buckswood School and hopes...
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/ 8 months agoMike Friday: England have plenty of options at No.9
Ben Jaycock talks to Mike Friday about his son’s rise to the top and the choices Steve Borthwick has on offer...
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/ 8 months agoOSCAR TALBOT
YOUNG GUNS LEICESTER & ENGLAND U18 FLY-HALF Oscar Talbot says it’s a privilege to wear the England 10 shirt at U18...
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/ 8 months agoTom Varndell – Steve Borthwick is spoilt for choice on the wings
Ben Jaycock talks about the state of the game to Tom Varndell, the former England, Wasps, Bristol and Leicester winger What...
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/ 8 months agoCamborne and Clifton combine to help create a team with great power
THE BEST XV FROM 2024-25 AS VOTED FOR BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of the The Rugby Paper’s...
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/ 8 months agoClifford battling back to top
■By BEN JAYCOCK PROMISING prop Grace Clifford is eager to rip into action after a lenghty spell out of the game....
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/ 8 months agoDECLANTREACEY
YOUNG GUNS BATH & ENGLAND U18 CENTRE England seniors have endured a lack of inside centres putting their hands up for...
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/ 8 months agoMo’unga on target to lead Brave Lupus into another final
Japan League One round-up ■By BEN JAYCOCK STAR playmaker Richie Mo’unga orchestrated the attack and was perfect with the boot as...
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/ 8 months agoReece enjoying life on route 66
World Rugby Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCK SEVU Reece became the all-time top Super Rugby try scorer with...
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/ 8 months agoStudents aiming to get right to the top
■By BEN JAYCOCK MARTIN Webdale says the proof is in the pudding regarding the usefulness of his England Students side acting...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoMunster 30-21 Benetton: Jack Crowley leads the way for Munster
By Ben Jaycock Munster .........30 Benetton .........21 Jack Crowley delivered a fine display to march Munster into the playoffs. The visitors...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoLions late show makes it sad finale for Ospreys
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Lions...................29pts Tries: van der Merwe 10, Visagie 31, 54; van Wyk 71, Dobela 82 Conversions: Dobela 32,...
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/ 9 months agoTonbridge’s six of the best lead way but Dorking and Barnes aces also nab spot
THE BEST XV FROM 2024-25 AS VOTED FOR BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS Ben Jaycock canvassed the views of The Rugby Paper’s National...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoLewis Chessum chasing his dream at Leicester Tigers
Ben Jaycock talks to Leicester lock Lewis Chessum, who has a big goal for when he returns from sabbatical in Japan...
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/ 9 months agoSavea stars as Moana move into contention
Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■By BEN JAYCOCK ARDIE Savea’s mesmerising performance guided Moana Pasifika past the Blues at Mount Smart Stadium...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoLions vs Scarlets Preview: Destiny is in our hands, says Dwayne Peel
Preview Lions v Scarlets By Ben Jaycock Today. 2pm Dwayne Peel has urged his Scarlets to make the most of the...
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/ 9 months agoO’Mahony bows out in fine style
By BEN JAYCOCK Munster...................38 Ulster........................20 PETER O’Mahony shone in his final game at Thomond Park as Ulster’s play-off hopes were all...
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/ 9 months agoFormer Wasps pair in charge
By BEN JAYCOCK Benetton..........33 Glasgow............. 7 FORMER Wasps stars Paolo Odogwu and Jacob Umaga ran riot as Benetton gave reigning champions...
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/ 9 months agoHaving England’s U18s, U19s and U20s aligned is important
Q&A Ben Jaycock talks to Matt Smith, the former Leicester Tigers centre who is now coach at the club’s academy It’s...
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/ 9 months agoTykes and Sheffield combine to make the very best of our friends in the north
NATIONAL TWO NORTH DREAM TEAM THE BEST XV FROM 2024-25 AS VOTED FOR BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS Ben Jaycock canvassed the views...
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/ 9 months agoVisa problems force Hillary home
■ By BEN JAYCOCK HARTPURY University star Matthew Hillary has returned to South Africa because of frustrating visa complications but still...
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/ 9 months agoYOUNG GUNS
ISAAC MEARS BATH & ENGLAND U18 SCRUM-HALF Isaac Mears is revelling in the England U18s setup due to the attacking style...
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/ 9 months agoBattling Chiefs too good for Crusaders
Super Rugby Pacific round-up ■ By BEN JAYCOCK RETURNING All Blacks star Wallace Sititi scored the winning try as table-topping Chiefs...
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/ 9 months agoEngland’s Jones links up with Dow at Trailfinders
■By BEN JAYCOCK RED Roses star Meg Jones has swapped life in Leicester for London by joining England team-mate Abby Dow...
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/ 9 months agoGwilliam out to make it a Kent hat-trick
TAFF Gwilliam is hoping to harness the momentum in Kent rugby as the two-time defending champions bid for a hat-trick of...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 months agoBordeaux vs Toulouse Preview: Injury problems put Toulouse on the back foot
By Ben Jaycock Bordeaux v Toulouse Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stade Velodrome, Marseille An injury-plagued Toulouse are up against it today when...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 months agoFarrell’s chance to impress dad
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Lyon v Racing 92 Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, Matmut Stadium de Gerland Man in charge: Owen Farrell captains...
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Young Gun
/ 9 months agoJAMES PATER
YOUNG GUNS NORTHAMPTON SAINTS FULL-BACK Northampton flyer James Pater went viral across rugby’s social media when he scored a breakaway try...
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/ 9 months agoRed Roses need to take the pressure
BEN JAYCOCK REPORTS ON ALL THE TEAMS AS THEY GET SET FOR THE WORLD CUP England Winners: England celebrate with the...
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/ 9 months agoTuragabeci helps make sure Tykes get it right this time
By BEN JAYCOCK Top dogs: Leeds Tykes celebrate with trophy National 2 North SEREMAIA Turagabeci helped guide Leeds Tykes back to...
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/ 9 months agoBlackheath clash will be great, says TJ’s captain
By BEN JAYCOCK National 2 East TONBRIDGE Juddians’ title-winning captain Tommy Nicol is looking forward to renewing their Kent rivalry with...
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/ 9 months agoSainsbury: Clifton will rise to challenge
By BEN JAYCOCK Winners: Clifton show their delight PICTURE: Ian Clark National 2 West AGED 20, Shay Sainsbury has already made...
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English Championship
/ 10 months agoChampionship: Cornish Pirates proud of formidable home record
By Ben Jaycock Maintaining Cornish Pirates’ formidable home record is a ‘non-negotiable’, says back row Alex Everett. The Pirates have been...
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/ 10 months agoI’m loving life on and off the pitch in Japan, says James Gaskell
By Ben Jaycock Former Wasps and Sale lock James Gaskell is thriving in Japan with Toyota Shuttles as they target promotion...
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Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoCastres 39-37 Benetton: Ill-disciplined hosts win it at the death
By Ben Jaycock Castres ............39 Benetton .........37 An ill-disciplined Castres were forced to play with 13 men for a 10-minute spell...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 12 months agoBenetton send Ulster packing
By Ben Jaycock Benetton ....... 34 Ulster ............... 19 Ulster were punished for woeful ill-discipline as they slipped up in Italy...
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/ 12 months agoMaturing Ben is loving life as Sheffield eye a title run
■By BEN JAYCOCK On the run: Sheffield prop Ben Whitney BEN Whitney is a key part of a Sheffield scrum that...
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