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Features
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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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/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoThe day Edward James stood firm against Super Brat | Peter Jackson
The Llanelli RFC president and former centre will be laid to rest this week. but his love for sport expanded far...
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Features
/ 6 years agoYoung Guns: Wasps tighthead prop Jordan Cordice
Cordice explains how the opportunity to go and play in New Zealand in last year
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Great Schools: ‘Professional’ Colston’s set the bar sky high
Colston's conveyor belt of talent in modern rugby is quite something...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoShane Lewis Hughes battling to stay ahead of the pack
HE MAY have ended 2020 on a high by winning three Welsh caps, but the first priority in the New Year...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoExeter Chiefs Women head coach Susie Appleby adds three new signings
USA duo Rachel Johnson and Joanna Kitlinski are added to the pack, while Irish winger Laura Sheehan is a new name...
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Features
/ 6 years agoQ&A – Lyn Jones: World Cup in Russia? That would stir up ‘Old Boys’ club
Russia head coach Lyn Jones discusses the country on the brink of a rugby revolution in Tier 2 circles
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Dream Team
/ 6 years agoDream Team: England U20s head coach Alan Dickens
Former Sale Sharks, Leeds, Saracens and Northampton No.9 Alan Dickens selects a dream XV
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSix Nations organisers adamant 2021 tournament goes ahead
The 2021 Six Nations is set to kick off on February 6, amid an escalation in Covid-19 containment policy by a...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSaints teachings help Dan Lancaster make cut for England U20s
Fresh from receiving an England U20s EPS call-up, Dan Lancaster talks to Neale Harvey about the coming year at Leeds Tykes
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 years agoLions call can help Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade get over World Cup heartache
Henry Slade is hoping to see a few of his Exeter Chiefs teammates claim British & Irish Lions honours in South...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoMike Brown may reunite with Dean Richards at Newcastle Falcons
Richards brought Brown through the Harlequins ranks in his time at Twickenham Stoop
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHarlequins aces point way for Cardiff Met Freshers
Rob Cole talks to Cardiff Met rugby director Danny Milton on successes of Alex Dombrandt and Luke Northmore
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Turbo Teddy Thomas takes try of the year
Brendan Gallagher reflects on some of the finest tries we were blessed to witness in 2020
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWales loosehead Wyn Jones set to stay at Scarlets
Some good news coming the way of the Scarlets after Jake Ball announced he will depart
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/ 6 years agoPreview: Bath can work frustrations off against Tigers
Bath travel to Welford Road on Sunday in the Premiership, Neale Harvey previews the match with Bath hooker Jack Walker
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/ 6 years agoBristol 29-17 Newcastle: Covid-hit Bears halt Falcons’ winning run
Brendan Gallagher reports on George Kloska firing Bears to victory on Premiershup debut
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Latest News
/ 6 years ago‘We just didn’t play well enough’, Baxter admits
Rob Baxter and Lee Blackett gives their thoughts on Wasps' 34-5 triumph over Exeter Chiefs at the Ricoh Arena
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoBall joins Alun Wyn as doubt for Pivac
By PETER JACKSON It’s a rout: Wasps celebrate as Simon McIntyre scores their fourth try against Exeter PICTURE: Getty Images JAKE...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPat Lam full of praise for Bristol front rowers
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam credits his front row for securing victory over Newcastle Falcons in Round 5 of...
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Features
/ 6 years agoJim was just a special person
Jon Newcombe remembers one of the north’s most loved and respected coaches Brilliant advice: Jim Kilfoyle TRIBUTES have poured in for...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoSteve Borthwick in talks to join Warren Gatland’s Lions staff
Neil Fissler reports interest from Warren Gatland in having Steve Borthwick be his Lions forwards coach
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoCardiff Blues offer Rhys Priestland a route home from Bath
CARDIFF BLUES are leading the race to land Rhys Priestland when his contract with Bath runs out at the end of...
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/ 6 years agoWasps could be without Alfie Barbeary for three months
Standout Wasps star Alfie Barbeary will undergo a scan on Sunday on his high ankle sprain
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBath and England lock Elliott Stooke set to sign for Wasps
It does not appear that Stooke will remain at the Rec beyond this season
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Features
/ 6 years agoMeritocracy is RFU’s need, not chiselled platitudes | Nick Cain
Nick Cain criticises the lack of leadership shown by RFU chairman Andy Cosslett in the face of urgent financial planning needed...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoLaporte casts cloud over Six Nations | Nick Cain
THE last thing we needed to start the New Year is more stories of pandemic- induced meltdowns, but unfortunately the road...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 years agoBritish & Irish Lions board promise 2021 tour decision is imminent
THE British and Irish Lions say they will make an early decision whether this year’s tour of South Africa can go...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEdinburgh 10-7 Glasgow Warriors: Derby day decided by frantic final ten minutes
Gary Heatly reports from Murrayfield where a scoreless, dull first-half gave way to a dramatic ending
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/ 6 years agoScarlets 20-3 Dragons: Sione Kalamafoni slugs it out
Sione Kalamafoni continued his good form for Scarlets in a 20-3 victory over the Dragons
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