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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGalthie names 16 newbs for Italian job
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN If you’ve been even vaguely wondering about nu-France’s potential in depth, the announcement to watch wasn’t the one...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoBoyd signs until 2022
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Chris Boyd, has signed a contract extension until at least the end of the 2021/22 season. Kiwi...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoTwickenham triumph for England’s master blaster
From NICK CAIN at Twickenham England ....................18pts Tries: May 17, 21 Conversions: Farrell 22 Penalties: Farrell 46, 52 Ireland ........................7pts Tries:...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGeordy is ‘devastated’ over his Tigers axe says Youngs
By JON NEWCOMBE WHEN Steve Borthwick described Leicester “as a big old ship” when speaking to the media this week, the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoLOVE SPORT?
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoJonny’s the shining jewel, give him more of the ball!
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Predictably unpredictable, imperfectly perfect, impatiently patient – Jonny May in his pomp has become a joy to watch and a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoHogg fired up to make it six wins on the spin
By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW... Scotland v France Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Murrayfield. Amazon Prime SCOTLAND captain Stuart Hogg insists his side will...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSpeedster Stanger remembers those glory days
By GARY HEATLY Debut try: Stanger scoring for Scotland against Fiji SCOTLAND are aiming to record six Test wins on the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoBotham puts his beef into giving Pivac hope of a better future
By PETER JACKSON Wales........................18pts Tries: Rees-Zammit 25, Webb 76 Conversions: Sheedy 26 Penalties: Sheedy 9, 51 Georgia........................0pts WITHIN half an hour...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoJames Haskell joins fight to eradicate expolitation of Pacific Island nations, highlighted by new Dan Leo documentary
Dan Leo's documentary 'Oceans Apart: Greed, Betrayal & Pacific Rugby' offers an eye-opening account of rugby in the Pacific
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Featured
/ 6 years agoQ&A – Sid Sutton: Why I took over as CEO at Sale Sharks at a time when rugby has been hit hard
Neale Harvey talks to new Sale chief executive Sid Sutton who stresses his defence to keep the club's pathway system active
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoRob Baxter sets out his stall as Exeter embark on defence of their double
Rob Baxter opens up on how he is driven by those who doubted his appointment at Exeter Chiefs more than a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoNorthampton Saints secure one-year extension with Chris Boyd
The Kiwi director of rugby's previous deal was set to expire at Franklin's Gardens next summer
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoSquad lists and opening fixtures for all 12 Premiership clubs ahead of new 2020-21 season
An overview of each club ahead of the start of a new Premiership season on Friday night
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Featured
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Wales’ set-piece is shocking but the worst thing would be to get rid of Pivac
Shane Williams shares his concern over Wales' scrum and lineout ahead of facing Georgia this weekend
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoTop Rugby-themed Online Slots and Computer Games
The deadly Covid-19 epidemic has dealt rugby Enthusiasts and sports fans all over the world a blow. The cancellation of major...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 years agoEddie Jones sticks with Farrell-Slade-Lawrence in England backline to face Ireland
England head coach has named an unchanged backline to play at Twickenham; three changes come in the pack
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 years agoLagi Tuima makes Red Roses return for second Test against France
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his Red Roses side hoping to finish 2020 unbeaten
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoArgentina hero Santiago Cordero becomes target for Exeter’s rival
Former Exeter Chiefs fans' favourite Cordero has become the subject of interest from multiple clubs
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGreg Growden’s heavyweight stature in the press gallery touched English-Aussie rivalry and had healthy cameraderie at its heart
Peter Jackson pens an obituary of the life of respected Australian sports writer Greg Growden, who passed away last week
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoSeason ticket holders to be allowed to watch home Premiership matches free on BT Sport
BT Sport and Premiership Rugby agree to make all matches played behind-closed-doors available for viewing
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 years agoJames Ryan to lead Ireland against England, as Farrell makes four changes
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named Ross Byrne at fly-half for the Autumn Nations Cup match at Twickenham
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Geordan Murphy was laid out like a lamb headed for slaughter
Geordan Murphy is a victim of long-standing mismanagement by Leicester chairman Peter Tom and the Tigers board, writes Nick Cain
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoWho are the Top 8 Rugby Teams?
Rugby is a very popular game and countries all over the world play this game. Read on to which rugby teams...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoHarlequins sign Mitre 10 scrum-half Lewis Gjaltema
North Harbour No.9 Gjaltema trained with Joe Marchant at the Blues
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoSale Sharks expected to be cleared of wrongdoing for COVID-19 outbreak which cost them semi-final place
The results of a six-week RFU investigation into the outbreak which saw 27 people test positive at Sale Sharks will be...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoGloucester appoint ‘homegrown’ Lewis Ludlow as captain for new Premiership season
George Skivington opts to name flanker as new captain, replacing veteran scrum-half Willi Heinz
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoOnline casinos are a great alternative to the usual ones
Online casinos are at the top of their popularity nowadays. Their choice is huge so it’s not difficult to choose an...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWasps announce new deals for senior coaching staff
Head coach Lee Blackett and senior assistants all pen new contracts ahead of new Premiership season
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Byron Hayward carries the can for Wales’ flop against Scots
Hayward played an electrifying role in the Scarlets success under Wayne Pivac, but has he been a fall guy for a...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoWe’ll put the ‘swaggering’ Irish to test, says George
By GARY FITZGERALD JAMIE George set his sights on yet another brutal front row battle with the Irish after celebrating becoming...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoDavies: Players still back Pivac
JONATHAN Davies has told Wales their horror run is unacceptable, but the star centre has given his unequivocal backing to under...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSet-piece is shocking but Wales can’t sack Pivac
SHANE WILLIAMS COMMENT WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Aerial weakness: Wales failed to compete for the ball in the air and the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoFrance still lack shape to conquer the world
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK IDO not see France as the best side in the 2020 Six Nations, mainly...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRed Roses on top of the world after France win
By SAM JACKSON THE RED Roses got their 2020 Autumn Internationals off to winning ways with a powerful showing against France...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLewies will lean on Quins leaders to drive title bid
By NEALE HARVEY New skipper: Stephan Lewies dives over to score for Quins against Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images WITH few Test...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLong: I couldn’t get my way at Stoop
SEAN LONG says he could return to Rugby Union one day – even though his time at Harlequins left him “frustrated”....
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGeordan was laid out like a lamb to the slaughter
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK GEORDAN Murphy was reminded this week of the old football adage that the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLet Sarries back, but no place for Ealing
THE prospect of Saracens being reinstated in the Premiership for the 2020-21 season would make sense in terms of increasing the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoPlease remember Will, they cheated!
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk WHEN will the likes...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoUnfair tie-breaker
IT baffles me that England were awarded the Six Nations championship in a year that they finished tied with France on...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWe pay for action, not endless resets
AS a long-term fan and spectator, games are often spoiled by weak refereeing. The laws of the game already give officials...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoItaly here to stay
THE comment from Colin Boag – ‘kick out Italy to make tournament fairer’ – will never materialise unless a replacement is...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGibson can be new Forrester at Glouc
IT was good to read Chris Hewett’s recommendation of Jamie Gibson’s contributions to his various clubs. He is surely a misplaced...
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Features
/ 6 years agoAsk Lipman if red cards are necessary safeguards
COLIN BOAG Last weekend’s Bledisloe 4 match between the Wallabies and All Blacks was a cracker, and featured two red cards,...
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Features
/ 6 years agoThis dash for cash could end in a crash
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST If you fancy undertaking a basic English language challenge this Sunday morning – it really shouldn’t take...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSo petty, RFU ban on Ryan’s payday
DID a vengeful bunch of RFU grandees really take steps to keep Ryan Wilson, abrasive Scotland back rower and specialist baiter...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBig brother will soon be in kit bags
WHERE would we be without “Spider Cam”, “Ref Cam” and all the other “Cams” that, according to their advocates, bring the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoPlay-off blues drive Bath hunger
NEALE HARVEY TALKS TO STUART HOOPER ABOUT BATH’S MISSION TO END THE TROPHY DROUGHT Driving standards: Ben Spencer inspired Bath’s post-lockdown...
Autumn Internationals
Ben Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
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