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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoMake playing budgets sustainable
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk CHINNOR chairman Simon Vickers...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWrong players, wrong tactics – thanks Eddie!
Underfire: Owen Farrell and his Saracens mates were off the pace against Scotland PICTURE: Getty Images I’M SURE I’m not the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoCommunity clubs are the real unfortunates
I WOULD contest the central message in John Allanson’s letter in last week’s TRP. He stated that the “RFU inherited this...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoI was there but missed the action
THE international match between an England B XV and a Soviet Union XV at Franklin’s Gardens in 1989 was mentioned recently...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoCharming Nick was so modest
I WAS very sad to hear that Nick Drake-Lee had passed away recently due to Covid. My wife and I made...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Merve didn’t swerve the SA ‘Zombies’!
Wales and Lions great Mervyn Davies wrote about the 1971 Invincibles tour for the school magazine where he taught, Emanuel School
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoOur security bus had ‘England’ written on the side!
Brendan Gallagher writes on how inauspicious England looked on their trip to Dublin in 1973 during 'The Troubles'
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoAlex Schwarz gets his chance in top flight at Wasps
The Cornish Pirates prop has signed a short-term deal to switch to Wasps weeks away from the Championship kick off
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoExiles move quickly to replace Wallaby star Kepu
Gone: Sekope Kepu LONDON Irish have signed loosehead Facundo Gigena after his release by Leicester Tigers. The 26-year-old Argentine joins Irish...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHenshaw return was reckless says doctor
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW One of five HIAs: Johnny Sexton is treated after a tackle PICTURE: Getty...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoDai turned back on rugby to be Wales’ star keeper
LONG before he began stopping shots for Swansea City, Everton, Wrexham and Wales, Dai Davies made an early impression as a...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoThe most famous hyphen in the game
PHIL HORROCKS-TAYLOR upheld the finest tradition of the double-barrelled international, a distinguished list featuring such venerated Lions as the Scotland captain...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoVentur Cup provides boost for Yorkshire clubs
All set: Phil Davies LOCAL bragging rights and £10,000 will be up for grabs after a new intercounty competition was announced...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoOllie believes home grown lads can bring Saints success
By NEALE HARVEY Jim’s son: Harry Mallinder Paul’s son: James Grayson FLYING Northampton wing Ollie Sleightholme has the Premiership playoffs in...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoWilliams buckles under pressure of shoot-out
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
/ 6 years agoAlex Dombrandt trying to find answer for Eddie puzzle
The Harlequins No.8 tells Adams Ellis how his journey to the top at Cardiff Met University has built his mentality for...
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Features
/ 6 years agoAlex Dombrandt doing his bit to support local businesses during pandemic
The Harlequins No.8 has linked up with teammates Danny Care and James Chisholm to support Gallagher's 'Tackling Tomorrow. Together' campaign
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSuper Rugby AU preview: Brumbies warm up with tight win over the Force
The Brumbies and Reds are set to fight it out for the Super Rugby AU title once more as the two...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoShoulder surgery for Worcester fly-half Duncan Weir
Surgery will likely rule out Weir's participation in his final season at Sixways, prior to joining Glasgow Warriors in the summer
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoRowland Winter adds new recruits for Coventry’s campaign
Coventry recruit from the Premiership ahead of the Championship's March 6 kick-off date
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWorcester 10-17 Exeter: Mackinder try makes it five in a row for Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs wing Garnet Mackinder comes up with the good to keep Susie Appleby's side on the move in the Premier...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoHarlequins 17-20 Loughborough: Lightning leapfrog Quins into second
Loughborough Lightning move behind leaders Saracens with victory over Harlequins at the re-arranged venue of Cobham RFC's Memorial Ground
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoBristol 22-12 Sale: Prop star Pam puts Bears clear with 40m solo score
By NATHAN ROCHE BRISTOL held the Sharks at bay to clinch their fourth victory of the season at Shaftesbury Avenue. Sharks...
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Features
/ 6 years agoNowell on track for Premiership return
RUGBY SHORTS EXETER’S England winger Jack Nowell could return to action in March after four months out following toe surgery. The...
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Features
/ 6 years agoStooke on drink driving charge
RUGBY SHORTS BATH lock Elliot Stooke has been charged with drink driving after crashing his car on the way home from...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSmith commits to Quins for long term
RUGBY SHORTS HARLEQUINS fly-half Marcus Smith, 21, has signed a new “long-term” contract. Smith has played 95 times for Quins since...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMarland signs on again at Sale
RUGBY SHORTS SALE Sharks winger Marland Yarde has signed a new deal until the summer of 2024. The 28-year-old, who has...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoWorcester Warrior centre Oli Morris agrees first senior deal
“We are really pleased that Oli has committed his future to the club” – Worcester Warriors head coach Jonthan Thomas
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Features
/ 6 years agoMulipola stays with Falcons
RUGBY SHORTS SAMOA international Logovi’i Mulipola has signed a two-year extension with Newcastle. The prop, with 33 Test caps, has made...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoClatter of trains couldn’t derail mighty Emanuel
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Learning from the master: The great Mervyn Thomas, second left front...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoScotland ace Duncan Taylor commits future to Saracens
The Scotland centre joined Saracens a decade ago
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Features
/ 6 years agoNew blood joins Reds
NEWS EXTRA JERSEY Reds have signed three more players ahead of the new Championship season. Back row Tim Grey (Cardiff Blues)...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEngland 41-18 Italy: Six tries look healthy, but those doubts still nag away
Nick Cain reports from Twickenham on England's win over Italy to get up and running in this year's Six Nations
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoHenson gets back in training
GAVIN Henson has begun training with Rugby League’s West Wales Raiders with a view to making his debut in next month’s...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoIreland v France: Unlucky Farrell will need to get rub of the green
How should Andy Farrell scheme to beat Six Nations favourites France?
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoPenaud wings in to combat aerial bombardment
James Harrington looks at how France will adjust to the absence of Johnny Sexton in Ireland's backline
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoThe Championship should become the pathway for coaches says Dean Richards
Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards explores ways to help develop more English coaches at the top level
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Features
/ 6 years agoExclusive – Jean de Villiers: Midfield selection’s a minefield but it has to be Farrell wearing No.10
Daniel Gallan speaks to the former Springboks captain, present in the first two winning Tests of the 2009 tour, to gauge...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 years agoNick Mallett calls for Lions tour to be delayed until 2022
The former South Africa head coach and outspoken TV pundit says SA Rugby need to 'push hard' for a delay to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoGhiraldini: Even at our best we can still lose by 30 points
Leonardo Ghiraldini reflects on his 14-year career playing Test rugby for Italy, topping more than 100 caps for the Azzurri
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Features
/ 6 years agoFrom amateur to pro: Upping the intensity to get George ready for trial
Kyran Bracken provides an update on the progress coaching George Hardy, 28, from Wanstead to a pro deal within 12 months
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoAdam Jones aims to develop Harlequins’ mean streak after Gustard’s exit
A lengthy interview with Harlequins scrum coach Adam Jones, who delves into the road ahead for Quins in life after Paul...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoMarland Yarde set to stay at Sale Sharks
Big news for Sale fans as the winger who overcome a horrendous knee injury two-and-a-half years ago earns an extension
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLondon Irish full-back Tom Homer off abroad
TOM HOMER is set to leave London Irish and move to French ProD2 outfit Montauban next season. The former England U20...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoMarcus Smith ready to pledge his future to Harlequins
Interest from Bath and Lyon has seen the starlet's future at Quins questioned
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Features
/ 6 years agoQ&A – Nick Mallett: If Webb Ellis was playing now, he’d be kicking the ball
Respected South African television pundit and analyst Nick Mallett tells Neale Harvey how rugby styles should change in the years to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWayne Pivac trusts in old guard to keep him in the Wales job
Wayne Pivac speaks on the eve of Wales' Six Nations kick-off against Ireland, with pressure still very much on the head...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoAndy Farrell needs a No.10 who will put heat on Sexton
Ireland's fly-half at the 2023 Rugby World Cup appears to be no clear prediction, as an aging Sexton leads the team...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoSaracens ring rust costly for England
By GARY FITZGERALD Dejected: Dan Robson, George Ford and Elliot Daly feel the pain PICTURE: Getty Images Felt good: Jamie George...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoJake Ball gives Alun Wyn Jones black eye with punch in Wales training
Jake Ball has not been included in Wales' squad to play Ireland, after 'heated' exchange with Alun Wyn earlier this week
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