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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoMax Llewellyn snub from Six Nations sums up everything wrong with Welsh Rugby
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The Wales squad has officially been announced, and Welsh fans will likely have mixed emotions when...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoAnthony Watson announces retirement after injury struggles
England and Leicester wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. The 30-year-old has had...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDonnacha Ryan reflects on career and life coaching La Rochelle
By Brendan McGilligan There are some people that have people who look so alike you could be forgiven for thinking that...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLevani Botia – My wife didn’t know I played rugby until she saw me on TV
By Brendan McGilligan Flicking between the channels on the television, Emele Veivuke landed on a rugby match. Not being a rugby...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoIlona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game
Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport....
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSimon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Ireland’s Six Nations title defence
Interim head coach Simon Easterby believes the availability of Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Jack Conan and Jimmy O’Brien “massively increases” Ireland’s...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoGregor Townsend hoping Kyle Steyn can still feature for Scotland in Six Nations
Gregor Townsend is hopeful that Glasgow captain Kyle Steyn can still play a big part in the Six Nations despite being...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoLock Jonny Gray and hooker Dave Cherry recalled by Scotland for Six Nations
Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray and Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Guinness Six Nations....
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSteve Borthwick backs new skipper Maro Itoje to lead England at 2027 World Cup
Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoGeorge Skivington surprised by Gloucester duo’s absence from Wales’ Six Nations squad
Gloucester rugby director George Skivington has admitted his surprise at the omission of Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn from Wales’ Six...
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Podcast
/ 1 year agoS4, E18: Maro Itoje England captaincy reaction and Niko Matawalu madness
Join Ollie Little, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett for this week’s Rugby Paper Podcast edition, recorded just half an hour after...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoMaro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations
Maro Itoje will lead England into the upcoming Guinness Six Nations after replacing Jamie George as captain. George has been in...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoPhilippe Saint-Andre challenges Sale Sharks to win something
Philippe Saint-Andre has assessed Sale’s title prospects and declared: "It’s about time they won something again."
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoNewcastle Falcons to open player contract talks despite relegation worry
Steve Diamond is set to start contract talks this week with players he wants to retain, although the threat of relegation...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoBill Sweeney facing SGM following Six Nations
The RFU will hold a special general meeting after the men’s Six Nations with chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years ago‘Je ne regrette rien’: Lewis Ludlam loving life at Toulon
Lewis Ludlam insists he will return to Northampton one day but has no regrets about leaving the town or England behind...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoSam Underhill to undergo surgery and miss Six Nations
England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after Bath announced that he requires ankle surgery.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoNew signing Regan Grace out to seize his chance at Cardiff
Cardiff have revealed how the signing of Regan Grace was made possible by an injury to one of their Wales stars.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoJack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again
Much time has passed since Jack Singleton's leg break sustained against Northampton two years ago and the hooker is looking to...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoSorry, Nick, but it’s different in France
NICK Cain has spent several issues arguing the case for promotion from the Championship and made an unfavourable comparison with French...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoNo room for Gerald
PETER Jackson’s excellent tribute to rugby’s latest knight in last week’s paper gave rise to the thought: Would Gerald Davies get...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoFlag of inconvenience
I AM glad to see the authorities have finally caught up with Kirill Gotovtsev and the Russian flag that has been...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoIs Bill Beaumont the right man for the job?
Rugby Union’s dire inability to handle the crisis threatening a great sport’s future is reflected in Sir Bill Beaumont’s hasty appointment...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team – Matt Corker
MATT CORKER, THE CANTERBURY HEAD COACH AND FORMER WASPS, LONDON WELSH & RICHMOND PLAYER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoStade Francais 45-35 Northampton Saints: Henry Pollock power show can’t rescue Saints
By Adam Hathaway at Stade Jean Bouin Stade Francais- 45 Tries: Dakuwaqa 22, Van der Mescht 29, Tanga 40+2, 57, Penalty...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoPhil Dowson: Henry Pollock is ready for England
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson insists Henry Pollock is ready for an England call-up if it comes on Tuesday when their...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRampant Stormers too good for Sharks
By LUKE JARMYN Stormers ……………………… 40pts Sale ………………………………… 0pts Tries: Schickerling 21, Libbok 25, Sithole 45, Gelant 54, De Wet 63,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoAlex Sanderson – We were taught a lesson
Alex Sanderson said his Sale side will “own it” after suffering their biggest defeat in 15 months. It’s the first time...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoMunster 17-12 Saracens: Saracens miss out but still in contention
Saracens – high in effort, determination and ticker but low in poise, finesse and attacking nous – missed a golden opportunity...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years ago“We’re in good shape to take on Northampton” , says Tadhg Beirne
Star man Tadhg Beirne wants Munster to take this form into the clash at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday to secure a...
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Latest News
/ 2 years ago11-try blitz as Chiefs suffer record defeat
By MARK STEVENS Exeter Chiefs ................... 17pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 8, 48, Hammersley 70 Conversion: Slade 49 Bordeaux Begles ........... 69pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBaxter: It looks like a bit of a stuffing
EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter could not hide his disappointment after watching his side slip to a record Champions Cup...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoGlasgow Warriors 29-19 Racing 92: Sione Tuipulotu helps set up Harlequins showdown
Glasgow will head to Harlequins on Saturday on a mission to avenge last year’s round-of-16 loss and seal their first home...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoSharks 8-20 Toulouse: Toulouse on easy street as the sun beats down
This match proved more of a damp squib rather than a tournament classic as reigning champions Toulouse showcased their class by...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoStade Rochelais v Leinster: Leinster aiming to cash in on Will Skelton’s absence
Leinster and La Rochelle, the 2022 and 2023 finalists, continue their epic rivalry today with both sides unbeaten in this year’s...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoCastres in good shape but Bulls fade away
■ By TOM WALKER Castres ............ 49 Bulls .................. 10 A SECOND-STRING Bulls were all but eliminated from the Champions Cup...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoBristol Bears v Benetton: James Williams out to prove his worth again
James Williams saw off the challenge of Virimi Vakatawa last season and having recovered from a shoulder injury now has the...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoThis match will be tough – it’s do-or-die for us, says Lam
■ By PAUL REES PAT Lam has billed Bristol’s clash with Treviso at Ashton Gate today as do or die. Defeat...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoOllie Lawrence’s play-acting was shameful to watch
Ollie Lawrence’s sham injury in the closing minutes of a knife-edge finish between Northampton and Bath at Franklin’s Gardens last weekend...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWe don’t need platitudes, we need to see change
The RFU’s U-turn on Friday in agreeing to an SGM, just 24-hour’s after rejecting the Thursday’s submission representing 152 clubs across...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoBath v Clermont: Joe Cokanasiga- “It is all down to chatting to the boss”
Joe Cokanasiga has credited a frank conversation with head of rugby Johann van Graan for his purple patch of form for...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoWe know this is a must-win match, admits van Graan
Return: Bath’s Ted Hill BATH make five changes as they look to kickstart their Champions Cup campaign against Clermont Auvergne. England...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoToulon v Harlequins: We’re expecting a brutal clash, admits Chisholm
James Chisholm admits he is not one of the flashier players who wear the Harlequins’ multi-coloured jersey, but the back rower...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoWilson: We have a good record and won’t be overawed
■ By PAUL REES DANNY Wilson says Harlequins will not be overawed when they face Toulon at Stade Mayol today having...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoCardiff still in running after taking bonus point
■ By SIMON THOMAS Perpignan .........23pts Tries: Allan 40, Veredamu 50, Velarte 61 Conversion: Allan 40 Penalties: Allan 4, 48 Cardiff...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoFit-again Harri in line for debut
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Preview Dragons v Pau Today. 3.15pm PROMISING youngster Harri Ackerman will make his first Dragons start today...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoDouble for Walsh puts Ospreys in charge
■ By ROGER PANTING Ospreys ...............35pts Tries: Walsh 15, 64; Parry 26, Kasende 30, Hardy 68 Conversions: Edwards 15, 26, 30,...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoGloucester take the easy route to cruise past Scarlets
■ By ROGER PANTING Gloucester ....... 31pts Tries: Englefield 4, Clement 17, Barton 31, Blake 50, Wade 73 Conversions: Carreras 4,...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoConnacht find target thanks to Murphy
■By BENEDICT GOLDFINCH Connacht ..........52pts Tries: Murphy 2, 39, 46; Jansen 15, Bealham 18, Murphy 42, Aungier 54, Tierney-Martin 73, Hurley-Langton...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoMontpellier ..28 Lions ……………… 5
FORMER England and Exeter Chiefs No.8 Sam Simmonds scored a late try as unbeaten Montpellier comfortably brushed off the Lions to...
Autumn Internationals
Guy Pepper: Argentina fans have football-crowd mentality but England can ‘shut them up’
Autumn Internationals
Paul Rees: England’s headless chickens end up getting roasted
Junior International Rugby
England U20s ready for Argentina decider in Junior World Cup
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