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/ 5 years agoGetting tackling right will ease the injury threat says Edwards
SHAUN Edwards – rugby’s top defence coach – has warned the game could become even more dangerous if players don’t practise...
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/ 5 years agoSarries must wait until March to start
SARACENS’ England internationals will not play a competitive game before the Six Nations after the new Championship season was delayed until...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoStop the clock until ball is back in play
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I WOULD like to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoRFU must stamp authority by ruling out ring-fencing
I AM saddened at the numerous TRP reports regarding the ‘ring-fencing’ of the top tier. Do the current executives of the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWillings at helm for Durham glory days
FIRST may I thank Brendan Gallagher for the excellent series on the great schools. I write as a former pupil of...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMonye and Obano put World Rugby to shame
COLIN BOAG Vile sentiments: Pablo Matera was let off by Argentinian Union As a year that has been like no other...
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Features
/ 5 years agoDREAM TEAM
CALLUM PATTERSON, CORNISH PIRATES AND FORMER ULSTER, BALLYMENA AND NEWPORT SALOP CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoFurious Lam spurs his Bears into the mood
By GARY FITZGERALD Momentum: Dan Thomas scores Bristol’s first try despite the efforts of Marcus Smith PICTURES: Getty Images Doubling up:...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoHalf-time rollicking did trick for Bears, says Yann Thomas
Bristol Bears prop Thomas reveals how Pat Lam inspired the team to victory with a second-half fightback against Harlequins
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoChampion Chiefs sign off superb year with bonus win
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER EXETER Chiefs, understandably rusty in the first half after their recent Covid travails, signed off a momentous year...
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/ 5 years agoJavan Sebastian is repaying faith of Scarlets coaches
At 26, prop Sebastian seems to be tapping into the potential the Scarlets have long believed the tighthead held
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Premiership
/ 5 years ago‘No hurry’ as Cipriani decides to take a break
What are the next steps for Danny Cipriani after his exit at Gloucester early in the season?
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/ 5 years agoHarlequins No.8 Alex Dombrandt sheds the pounds to cash in with Eddie
Quins talisman Dombrandt, yet to be capped by England, tells Neale Harvey how he has grafted to get into Test condition
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Susie Appleby: So refreshing to be treated as equals at Exeter Chiefs
The new three-year cycle of the Premier 15s welcomed Exeter Chiefs to the league's structure as a new club. Neale Harvey...
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/ 5 years agoAlex Waller working to steady Northampton Saints ship
Saints co-captain Waller addresses the Premiership club's worrying form since their return to rugby in August
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/ 5 years agoYoung bucks helping Dan Evans chase down Shane’s mark at Ospreys
Ospreys full-back Dan Evans is just seven tries short Shane Williams' tally of 57 for the region
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/ 5 years agoPostive tests at Leicester sees Premiership clash with Newcastle called off
Tigers trip to Kingston Park on Boxing Day cancelled due to positive tests and resulting number of squad forced to self-isolate
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/ 5 years agoConsistency key for high jumper Freddie Steward, after breakthrough year at Leicester Tigers
Former England U20 star Steward reflects on 2020, ending the year as Leicester's nailed-on starter at full-back
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoYou lot are subs right? | Nick Cain
Nick Cain looks at how squads attempting to build an atmosphere at empty stadiums can cross the line
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Features
/ 5 years agoJapan and Fiji could spring the big surprise at 2023 Rugby World Cup
Nick Cain examines the winners and losers from the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoNewcastle confirm signings of Argentina pair Santiago Grondona and Mateo Carreras
As reported in TRP, Falcons have completed deals for Pumas flanker Grondona and wing Carreras
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/ 5 years agoArgentina prop Chaparro joins Bristol Bears
Capped 54 times by Los Pumas, tighthead Chaparro is set to move to Ashton Gate next month
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/ 5 years ago‘Hundreds’ set to join brain injury court fight
Peter Jackson reports on the growing number of retired rugby players pledging their support to the court case seeking damages over...
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/ 5 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Nigel Melville is PRL’s new executive chairman
Former RFU director of professional rugby Nigel Melville takes senior position at Premiership Rugby
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoSale 15-16 Edinburgh: Drama as Paul Deacon sees Sale lose plot
Sale Sharks throw away first-half lead to fall to Richard Cockerill's Edinburgh
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoBears ace Harry Randall aims to show Eddie he’s the man for all seasons in Galway
Neale Harvey previews Bristol's Champions Cup trip to Connacht with England hopeful Harry Randall
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoUBB 47-8 Dragons: Matthieu Jalibert puts the boot into illness-hit Dragons
Les Bleus star Jalibert dampens Dragons' woes, as Dean Ryan contends with 16 unavailable players against the mite of Bordeaux-Begles
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoGloucester 38-34 Ulster: George Barton grabs the glory as Gloucester leave it so late
20-year-old George Barton scores match-winning try in the 84th minute, triggering scenes of jubilation at Kingsholm
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoPaul Gustard demands cool heads or see Champions Cup hopes fade
Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard urges his side to keep strict discipline as Racing 92 await in the Champions Cup
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoKay: Tough ask but Quins can do it
BT Sport pundit Ben Kay previews Harlequins clash with Racing 92, and says the Premiership club have the toughest schedule in...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoClermont 31-39 Munster: Fightback supreme breaches the French fortress
Munster produce dramatic comeback over Clermont Auvergne, overturning 26-8 deficit and inspired by CJ Stander
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoJJ Hanrahan was our star says Van Graan
Munster head coach Johann van Graan's reaction to a memorable comeback against Clermont Auvergne
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Nick Cain
/ 5 years agoWill Melville be able to stick with his no ring-fence stance?
THE arrival of Nigel Melville in a new role as executive chairman of Premiership Rugby’s investor board is a welcome appointment...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoIsichei’s tragic death must bring real change
THIS week the family of Allan Isichei, the muchloved and highly respected former Wasps first-team prop during the 1970s and 1980s,...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoGeorge Nott eyes top spot to build momentum for Rec visit
By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish lineout leader George Nott is confident of backing up last week’s fine 34-8 win at Agen...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoHenry helps Tigers beat three yellows
By MIKE SINCLAIR Success! Tigers celebrate their victory PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS BAYONNE: Germain 7 (Fajardo 71); Baget 6 (Lestrade 51,...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoNorth try completes Ospreys’ fightback
By ROGER PANTING Dangerman: George North offloads out of Billy Searle’s tackle PICTURE: Getty Images WORCESTER’S European hopes hang by a...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoBrive 16-18 Zebre: Carlo Canna’s late strike secures victory for Zebre
Zebre stun Brive on French soil after late drama set up Carlo Canna to clinch victory off the kicking tee
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoCastres 17-26 Newcastle: Falcons respond in style but miss bonus
Tries from Sam Stuart, Tom Arscott and Josh Basham hand Newcastle victory in southern France
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Features
/ 5 years agoRoom 101: Sale Sharks hooker Curtis Langdon
Sale Sharks forward Langdon selects three of his biggest pet peeves from the rugby world and beyond
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United Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoGlasgow Warriors exodus to Premiership continues with Huw Jones set to make switch
After the pending departure of Adam Hastings was announced this week, TRP can reveal another back is set to move to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGloucester move for Scots lock Davidson
Wanted: Andrew Davidson GLOUCESTER are ready to switch their attentions towards Edinburgh lock Andrew Davidson as they step up their recruitment...
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/ 5 years agoArgentina U20s star Mateo Carreras set to sign for Newcastle Falcons
NEWCASTLE FALCONS are about to sign Argentinean Sevens winger Mateo Carreras. Carreras, who also plays for the Jaguares, has been released...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSegun signs on again with Sarries
SARACENS have agreed a two-year deal with winger Roti Segun who was due to be out of contract at the end...
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Features
/ 5 years agoNow Japan beckons for Warrior Hougaard
Move: Hougaard WORCESTER Warriors scrum-half Francois Hougaard is set to leave Sixways when his contract runs out at the end of...
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/ 5 years agoCovid testing problems hit Championship start
By NEALE HARVEY Problem: Alistair Bow FALLEN giants Saracens are facing further frustration in their bid to win promotion back to...
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/ 5 years agoShorter season and less travel for leagues
THE RFU Council have voted to radically overhaul the format of the community game in a bid to make the demands...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMoney men call shots, making a mockery of draw timing
THE sense that the commercial programme for the 2023 World Cup in France is paramount, while rugby comes a distant second,...
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/ 5 years agoOspreys ‘home tie’ in Llanelli
THE OSPREYS will lose home advantage for their crunch Boxing Day clash against the Scarlets with the game now set to...
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/ 5 years agoSHANE WILLIAMS
WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Christmas derbies should be crackers There can be no bigger contrast in your life as a rugby...
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