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Guest Blogs
/ 5 months agoWhy Women’s Rugby Deserves Equal Spotlight – It’s Time to Act
Women’s rugby has reached a pivotal moment. Participation is rising across every major rugby nation, stadiums are filling, and global audiences...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoLewis Moody pays tribute to Doddie Weir & Rob Burrow for championing MND awareness
Former England captain Lewis Moody has paid tribute to the work of Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow in helping raise awareness...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoNew RPR: Why the Springboks can’t ignore England + Siya Kolisi and all things Japan!
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by RugbyAsia24/7 Editor Steve Noble to...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 months agoRebuilding the Scrum of Financial Stability in Professional Rugby
Professional rugby has always been characterised by passion, loyalty, and cutthroat competition, but over the last several years, it has also...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 months agoEngland’s Freddie Steward says viral TikTok dance was meant to be private and not a taunt
Freddie Steward has revealed the TikTok dance by four England stars that has gone viral since the recent New Zealand victory...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 months agoFast and Secure Withdrawal Options for Rugby and Online Sports Fans in Poland
Rugby fans in Poland follow fast action on the field and expect the same pace when they place online bets. After...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 months agoThe Perfect Rugby Trip: 48 Hours in Paris for the Six Nations
There’s something truly special about the Six Nations — that blend of tradition, rivalry, and sporting excellence that grips Europe every...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 months agoArgentina head coach Felipe Contepomi hits out at England’s Tom Curry after heated tunnel clash
Felipe Contepomi accused England’s Tom Curry of a physical confrontation in the tunnel after a ‘reckless’ challenge on Juan Cruz Mallía in Argentina’s 27–23 loss at the...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoRicky Pellow proud of what he’s achieved at Exeter Chiefs
Ricky Pellow says the moment is right to chase a new challenge beyond Exeter Chiefs, ending a remarkable 16-year spell at...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 months agoEngland’s Tom Curry full of praise for ‘authentic leader’ George Ford
George Ford’s desire to ‘never settle’ and ‘always want more’ are the key factors behind his re-establishment as England’s first-choice fly-half,...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoI believe in this group – Tandy
WALES head coach Steve Tandy was proud of his side despite once again conceding more than half a century of points....
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoChile make Italy work
■By SAM JACKSON Italy ................ 34 Chile .................19 ITALY won two autumn internationals for the second time in their history, but...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 months agoIreland 13-24 South Africa: Irish pay the price for card calamity
South Africa produced a masterclass in scrummaging to score their first win in Ireland since 2012.
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoBoks star Marx world player of the year
In at the corner: Damian Willemse scores South Africa’s first try and, right, Sam Prendergast and Ireland players dejected at full-time...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoAndy Farrell: I have never seen a game like that – ever
IRELAND coach Andy Farrell was proud of the fight shown by his side but said a lack of composue in key...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 months agoGuy Pepper’s impact for England has been an inspiration, says Ben Earl
Ben Earl has hailed the impact of his ‘inspirational’ back row partner Guy Pepper as key to England’s autumn success.
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoFlawless Lee hits target to put Japan in charge
Round-up EDDIE Jones’ Japan ended a run of five consecutive defeats with a narrow 25-23 win over Georgia in Tbilisi to...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSamoa deny Belgium to grab final World Cup spot
Samoa survived a fierce onslaught to hold-off Belgium 13-13 and secure the final qualifying spot for Australia 2027 on a night...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoLet’s hope money is invested wisely
AFTER the upheaval over the £1.1m remuneration paid to RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney in 2023-24, including a £358,000 LTIP bonus...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoExeter Chiefs 22-17 Bristol Bears: Chiefs give Ricky Pellow a display to remember
Ricky Pellow signed off from his Exeter Chiefs coaching career on a high, his players delivering a gritty cup victory over...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoQuins on front foot as they quash Scarlets
FRIENDLY MATCH ■By SAM JACKSON Harlequins ..... 45 Scarlets ...........19 HARLEQUINS ran out comfortable seven-try winners at The Stoop in their...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoLeicester Tigers 34-22 Northampton Saints: Joaquin Moro double gives Tigers extra edge
Joaquin Moro, Leicester Tigers’ latest recruit from Argentina, left his mark against Northampton Saints on another fierce East Midlands derby in...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoThe day of the jackal still in the headlines
THE Obamas – remember them? – had clear ideas about combating the opposition. “When they go low,” said the outgoing president’s...
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Letters
/ 5 months agoWe’d love to see England highlights
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I LOOK forward to...
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Letters
/ 5 months agoYorkshire, the great under-achievers
A GENERATION ago, Coventry were the leading club in England, providing a stream of Test players, and providing most of the...
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Letters
/ 5 months agoFord’s proving himself
NEVER been a fan of George Ford over the years but the last few months I am beginning to change my...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoDREAM TEAM
SAM BEDLOW, THE SALE SHARKS AND FORMER PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS, FYLDE AND BRISTOL BEARS CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoBelgium must be treated fairly by World Rugby
I AM putting World Rugby on notice. Do not let Belgium rugby wither on the vine like you have so many...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoKessell leading the way to top for Camborne
■ By MARK STEVENS TOM Kessell says there’s a “burning desire” driving Camborne toward promotion this season. After last year’s agonising...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoTHE STARTING CAST FOR THE 2011 JUNIOR WORLD CUP FINAL
ENGLAND 15 Ben Ransom: Played for Saracens, Bedford and London Irish. Retired at 26 to pursue a career in the City...
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National League One
/ 5 months agoRams on the loose as they hunt down the Lions
By MALCOLM WRIGHT Leicester L ..... 24 Rams .................38 RAMS deservedly took the points in a game where their pack proved...
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National League One
/ 5 months agoTykes take step up but TJs take a hike
By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J ........... 31 Leeds Tykes ..........38 LEEDS Tykes ultimately took the spoils, as heavy weather conditions restricted...
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National League One
/ 5 months agoHard-sell for Sale in Moseley show
By JON MEADOWS B Moseley .............. 13 Sale FC..................... 15 IT might well have been on the mind of the referee...
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National League One
/ 5 months agoPumped-up Plymouth kick Titans in tight test
By PADDY MARSH Plymouth A ......22pts Try: Cornish 68 Conversion: Jenkins 68 Penalties: Jenkins 13, 32, 39, 59, 80 Rotherham T...
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National League One
/ 5 months agoHarding does the hard yards for hardened Heath
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ............ 31 Sedgley Park .......... 3 BLACKHEATH’S simply sensational second-half show, and a fourth hat-trick of the...
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National League One
/ 5 months agoClifton’s Andersen hands fairytale win
By LUKE JARMYN Dings Crusaders ..24 Clifton ......................35 HOOKER Tom Andersen produced a blistering brace, to help assist his Clifton side...
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National League One
/ 5 months agoBlues reign to rain over Park parade
By CHARLIE WHITE Rosslyn Park .........27 Bishop’s S ...............28 RAIN-soaked Rosslyn Park were poured by misery, following their agonising defeat to...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoStubbs on his toes with one eye on the foot of the ladder
By BEN JAYCOCK LEICESTER Lions scrum-half James Stubbs stresses his young side must learn the hard way how to close out...
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National League 2N
/ 5 months agoCassidy kicks the visitors to tensest of triumphs
By NICK DOYLE Otley...................20 Fylde................. 24 TWO penalty kicks by Danny Cassidy secured the win for Fylde in a close-fought game....
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National League 2N
/ 5 months agoIt’s no fluke that Luke was the star
By AVUYILE SAWULA Scunthorpe............. 19 Billingham..............27 BILLINGHAM showed class and composure to seal victory against Scunthorpe. The team from Greenwood Road...
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National League 2N
/ 5 months agoIn-form Tigers seal three on the spin
By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield Tigers....36 Preston G................. 12 SHEFFIELD Tigers’ improving form continued with their third win on the bounce in...
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National League 2N
/ 5 months agoLeaders forced to graft by gritty Dale
By BRIAN TILLEY Tynedale............. 8pts Sheffield............14pts BATTLING Tynedale became the first team to deny runaway league leaders Sheffield maximum points this...
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National League 2N
/ 5 months agoHosts unable to plug a Leake as Dan gets three
By EDWIN WILLIAMS Wharfedale............ 15 Macclesfield..........43 A STRONG Macclesfield side dominated play in the second half and ran out worthy winners,...
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National League 2N
/ 5 months agoIonians show no mercy in thrashing
By TOM SANSOM Rossendale ...............0 Hull Ionians ...........53 ROSSENDALE were put to the sword by Hull Ionians, as the visitors ran...
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National League 2N
/ 5 months agoHull denied by a late Ward penalty
By NEIL MORRIS Darlington MP .......27 Hull............................24 DARLINGTON Mowden Park were able to savour a hard-fought home win over Hull. The...
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Latest News
/ 5 months agoWilson wants to lead the Billingham rise by example
By BEN JAYCOCK BILLINGHAM’S new skipper Luke Wilson is pleased with their start to the season as they target a long-awaited...
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National League 2W
/ 5 months agoBorne pip the action but Barn identity is thrilling
By BILL HOOPER Camborne........ 34 Barnstaple.......22 CAMBORNE made hard work of their victory over Barnstaple, who threatened dearly for the win...
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National League 2W
/ 5 months agoForesters luck out but Lough look up
By FYNLEE HATELEY Loughborough S.... 17 Cinderford...............38 CINDERFORD took no prisoners as they inflicted a comprehensive defeat on Loughborough Students, who...
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National League 2W
/ 5 months agoOld Reds hold their heads in nervy end
By RORY MORROW Old Redcliffians....29 Exeter Uni................20 OLD REDCLIFFIANS earned maximum returns as they saw off Exeter University by nine points....
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National League 2W
/ 5 months agoHearts in Chester stung by Hornets
By DESMOND HICKIE Chester...............26pts Hinckley............55pts AS this scoreline might suggest, Hinckley were simply dominant in this try-fest conquest of well-beaten Chester....
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