News By The Rugby Paper Team
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoPaul Deacon says becoming a head coach is next step in his career
The Sale Sharks interim head coach doesn't know how long he will remain in his current position, after win against Worcester
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHarlequins v London Irish: Magician Marcus Smith has bounty on head
London Irish back row has identified the Quins fly-half as the main threat to contain ahead of their Premiership clash on...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWaterboys should keep out of the deep end | Nick Cain
Gloucester's loss to Sale Sharks in the Premiership had its fair share of flash points
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Features
/ 5 years agoRoom 101: Plymouth Albion fly-half Conor Eastgate
Plymouth Albion back Eastgate picks three of his biggest pet hates for Room 101 entry
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoZack Henry out as Leicester Tigers keep Bonilla longer
Leicester are setting out their recruitment plans in the fly-half department, with Diaz Bonilla preferred to Zack Henry
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScarlets hot-shot Jac Morgan expected to sign with Toby Booth
A major blow to the Scarlets, as Wales U20 captain Morgan looks set to join rivals Ospreys
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones is right, power is only part of the answer | Shane Williams
Shane Williams says physicality is an easy route to take in rugby and emphasis between the north and south hemisphere vary
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRearing Dragons’ kids could be costly for Dean Ryan
Dragons risk losing members of their next generation with WRU cuts projected to hit regions
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSo much for loyalty, Duhan
SO South Africa U20 and 7s star Duhan van der Merwe, having just qualified for Scotland by residence last autumn when...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDo battle but don’t shake hands
AS many have learned – in life and sport – you must sometimes bend with the wind. For example, taken at...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBeating squeeze of Great Freeze
THERE was a time when it was extreme weather that used to disrupt our winter playing schedules, now it is Covid...
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/ 5 years agoFollow The Rugby Paper online…
Keep in touch with The Rugby Paper wherever you are at home and abroad! It is now available as an online...
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/ 5 years agoLiddell clocking up the miles to support Doddie
By GARY HEATLY Fund raiser: Ben Liddell EDINBURGH-BASED teenage rugby player Ben Liddall is attempting to run a total of 1,042...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFrozen pitch forces derby postponement
FRIDAY’S PRO14 game between Glasgow and Edinburgh was postponed 30 minutes before kick-off. It was the second leg of the 1872...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoZebre 22-18 Benetton: Antonio Rizzi holds his nerve to edge it for hosts
Zebre go back-to-back against their Italian rivals
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJarrod rules after Liam red
By ROGER PANTING Darting over: Tomos Williams beats Leigh Halfpenny to score for Blues PICTURES: Huw Evans WELSH star Liam Williams,...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDragons 20-28 Ospreys: Otten try clinches derby arm-wrestle
Mat Protheroe continues to shine for the Ospreys since his arrival from Bristol Bears last summer
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoConnacht 10-16 Munster: Munster stretch gap at summit
Match report and player ratings from the inter-provincial clash at the Sportsground
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLeinster 24-12 Ulster: Big guns return to put Leinster in driving seat
Leinster get back on track after suffering defeat to Connacht last weekend
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWhen the Prince made England Sevens kings
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Features
/ 5 years agoLittle tough nut Ivor had the Gloucester giants quaking in their boots – Mike Burton
TRP columnist Peter Jackson remembers the great Gloucester trainer of 50 years ago, with former England and Lions prop Mike Burton
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Features
/ 5 years agoLeap Year put curse on Wasps as we won
MY LIFE IN RUGBY MARK WOODROW THE FORMER PERTEMPS BEES, BRISTOL, DONCASTER, VIADANA AND DINGS CRUSADERS FLY-HALF Man-of-match: Mark Woodrow converts...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoTry-happy Lark Davies leads Lightning charge
England hooker Davies crosses twice for Loughborough in 29-21 away win at Gloucester-Hartpury
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoExeter Chiefs cling on for win over Bristol by Mackinder’s fingertips
Chiefs win for the fourth time this season away at Bristol Bears, despite having Patricia Garcia sent off early in the...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoSioned Harries hits four as Warriors go on rampage
Worcester Warriors skipper scores four tries in Premier 15s rout over DMP Sharks
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Latest News
/ 5 years ago‘Sports car’ Wade bulks up in pursuit of NFL dream
By JOSHUA PECK Focused: Christian Wade trains with Buffalo Bills CHRISTIAN Wade insists he is “locked in” on his decision to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJEFF PROBYN
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Altrad’s right - it’s time to cancel European Cup No more of this: Exeter...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSuddenly, Oakham find magic of the Cup
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Hand-off: Charlie Walker in full flight during Oakham’s 2011 Daily Mail...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSpeedster Tyrese still waiting to make mark
Rapid: Johnson-Fisher OAKHAM might not have won the NatWest U15 Vase title in 2015 but their speedy centre Tyrese Johnson-Fisher emerged...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGeorgian giant joins Wasps
WASPS have signed Georgian lock Lasha Jaiani. The 22-year-old was a regular starter for his country in the Autumn Nations Cup...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFord’s spiral kicks work ‘because he’s so flexible’
By JON NEWCOMBE Expert: Jon Callard FORMER England coach Jon Callard has refuted fears that George Ford’s kicking masterclass in Leicester’s...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoReturning Dai eager to move Blues forward
DAI Young will return to Cardiff Blues as interim director of rugby following head coach John Mulvihill leaving the Welsh region....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNo rash decisions during lockdown
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk IS NOWreally the right...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoRugby values at heart of Hambly’s deserved honour
DURING these challenging times, it is encouraging to note that the value of inspirational leadership and the collective strength of community...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoJust apply the laws!
I DON’T agree with Mr Boag often but on this I do. When are referees going to apply the laws? Why...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoShow more respect
CAN someone have a word with Sale and see if they might play in a more gentlemanly manner? Jeering from the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoPromotion-relegation must be put on ice
COLIN BOAG Going up: Saracens will rejoin the top flight There have been lots of moans about the way points are...
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Dream Team
/ 5 years agoDream Team: Ealing Trailfinders lock Harry Casson
Ealing Trailfinders lock Harry Casson picks a XV comprised of the best he has played alongside or faced as an opponent
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoExeter 7-20 Bristol: Randall masterclass helps Bears go top
Harry Randall makes a statement to the on-looking Eddie Jones at Sandy Park
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoLam: ‘Harry’s worked hard on his skills’
Read the thoughts of Pat Lam and Rob Baxter after Bristol Bears victory at Sandy Park in the Premiership
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoFrustrated Stuart Hooper laments costly individual errors
Bath fall to Wasps despite scoring over 40 points on home soil
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Features
/ 5 years agoRoom 101: Harlequins scrum-half Scott Steele
Steele picks three of his biggest pet peeves from the rugby world and beyond
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Steve Borthwick can help Leicester rediscover their mojo
Pat Howard reflects on the departure of old friend Geordan Murphy at Leicester and shares his view on the work Steve...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoToby Booth has got my Ospreys playing with pride again | Shane Williams
Shane Williams sees a much more empassioned demeanour about the Ospreys since Booth's arrival
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSchools tackling ban ‘would spell danger’, says Taunton’s Kitson
Kitson's time in rugby flitted between Taunton's National Two South campaign last year, to Sydney, and Leeds University in 2020
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHutchinson: ‘We trust in luck a bit to beat the Covid curse’
The Northampton Saints and Scotland centre reveals the toll of the Covid-19 pandemic on his personal life
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoStream all Championship games live to grow the league says Judge
Ex-Cornish Pirates and Saracens prop Christian Judge expects there to be an adjustment period for Championship newcomers
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoIf Lions can’t roam free on tour then call it off | Shane Williams
Player, management and fans safety has to remain at the forefront of the Lions concerns, as the UK and South Africa...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSanderson: Saracens’ Super Six will be ready for England duty
Nick Cain taps into Saracens' plans for their England stars while they play in the Championship by talking with forwards/defence coach...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRuan Ackermann pledges allegiance to England and Gloucester
The Gloucester No.8 explains why Kingsholm is home, and why there was no rush to return to South Africa nor follow...











