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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoNo conspiracy, Tier 2 players still eligible
IN RESPONSE to Jeff Gage’s conspiracy theory contained in his letter published on the June 28. Mr Gage asserted that that...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoStars can’t shine for clubs
Scarlets star man: Jonathan Davies at the World Cup for Wales against Fiji PICTURE: Getty Images SCARLETSget a positive update with...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDon’t forget St Brendans
I’VE been enjoying Brendan Gallagher’s current features on rugby’s great schools but there has been one glaring omission so far -...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoTuilagi gets nod
HAVE thoroughly enjoyed Nick Cain’s series on his Lions contenders to take on the Boks next summer. His composite team in...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWill powers that be put end to this inequality?
ECONOMICS and power have always gone hand in hand and any commodity available to serve the quest of those seeking to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSotutu would be huge coup for England
I’VE been impressed by Auckland Blues No.8 Hoskins Sotutu these last few weeks so was surprised to read he is England-qualified...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWhy are we waiting so long for rugby?
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WAY back in the age of pre-pandemic innocence in March, Darren Childs, the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoNienaber’s gamesmanship nobbled England
IF YOUwanted proof of just how significant on-the-field coaching can be look then no further than the contribution of Jacques Nienaber...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoCips gets Teague’s vote of confidence
MIKE Teague has given Gloucester a piece of his mind elsewhere in this edition, but he says the club have at...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoVickery cooks up a treat
HAVING won Celebrity Masterchef a few years ago, Phil Vickery, England’s 2003 World Cup-winning tight-head, is about to open his own...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoScarlets talisman Jon Davies nearing return from knee issue
Scarlets centre Jon Davies is nearing a return from the knee injury he sustained playing for Wales at the World Cup
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPremiership clubs on track for restart as Stage 2 triggered
PGB clear Premiership sides to resume contract training in small groups from July 6
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoI don’t plan to be a two-cap England wonder, says George Furbank
George Furbank is facing stiff competition on two fronts, from Anthony Watson and Elliot Daly to Harry Mallinder and Ahsee Tuala
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCarl Kirwan on his Nottingham move and news of one more Green & Whites signing
Flanker Kirwan says he is looking forward to the competition in the back row at Championship level
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Mark Jones follows in ROG’s footsteps with Crusaders
Shane Williams asks why no-one in Wales spotted Mark Jones, snapped up by Scott Robertson and the Crusaders
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoExeter Chiefs switch things up with signing of three aces
Neale Harvey speaks to Aaron Hinkley, Josh Hodge and Corey Baldwin about their moves to Sandy Park
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Aled still hoping to brew up business
Aled Brew is at the crossroads of his career after being released by Bath at 33
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBorthwick’s first day at Leicester ends with Tuilagi and Eastmond exits
Tuilagi's 11-year stay at Welford Road is over after contract dispute leads to shock exit
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWill Hooley sets sights on Goode’s roving 10/15 role at Saracens
New Saracens signing willing to utilise versatility after leaving Bedford Blues
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Clubs hold the aces in global power struggle
EPCR have long be banging the drum for a seat on World Rugby's council – not unreasonable, but is it realistic?
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRegrets? Chris Robshaw bows out with some at Harlequins and England
The former England captain explains how the gut-wrenching loss to Wales at the 2015 Rugby World Cup still rankles
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoTop 20 Rugby Playing Doctors countdown: 10-1
The second and final part shining the light on the remarkable medical professionals who played rugby for their national team
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoFormer Springbok given lengthy ban after third positive doping test
The career of former Springbok captain Mahlatse ‘Chiliboy’ Ralepelle is in tatters after receiving an eight-year ban for the third positive...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLondon Scottish’s Mark Bright in no hurry to hang up boots at 41
The ex-England 7s forward may have his touring days behind him, but his desire to play rugby still burns
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoDan Biggar and Lewis Ludlam among 19 to sign new Saints deals
Chris Boyd speaks after wrapping up new deals for senior first team figures and academy products
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 years agoWales in negotiations to play ‘home’ matches at Twickenham this autumn
RFU would take a cut of profits from matches attended by limited crowd numbers
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHarlequins face bidding war with NRL for League man tipped by Sean Long
A cross-code switch no longer on the table?
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoManu Tuilagi, George Ford and Ellis Genge in contract stand-off with Leicester
The clock is ticking on Leicester and other Premiership clubs to agree adjusted contracts with their players
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoLaporte’s World Club Cup won’t harm Champions Cup, says EPCR chief
EPCR chairman Simon Halliday sees little logical sense in how a World Club Cup could be held every year
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoWorld Rugby calls end to 2020 World Sevens Series
New Zealand Men's team win first title since Gordon Tietjens left and Black Ferns Sevens go back-to-back
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Features
/ 6 years agoLions contenders RANKED – Adams and May lead the way for wing combination
Nick Cain offers the five wings ready to make life difficult for the Boks' defence in 2021
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCourtney Lawes to stay in English rugby with new Northampton deal
But there is one key figure of the Northampton Saints pack who is leaving
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBen Earl in a hurry to make his mark at Bristol Bears
The Saracens back row says Bristol were quick to make their interest in a loan move known
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCharlie Walker explains why he chose Ealing over Premiership offers
The former Harlequins winger also had a year left at Zebre but was impressed by a chat with Ben Ward at...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSaracens captain Brad Barritt to leave club after 12 years
Saracens and Barritt have agreed to terms to allow the centre to see out the 2019-20 season
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoJames Hook aims to inspire the next generation as kicking coach
James Hook reflects on his career following his retirement and talks doing coaching courses with Leigh Halfpenny and Justin Tipuric
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoTop 20 Rugby Playing Doctors countdown: 20-11
We begin a new Top 20 feature ranking the greatest medical professionals blessed to rugby
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Features
/ 6 years agoYoung Guns: Exeter Chiefs back-five forward Christ Tshiunza
A player who is well on Wales' radar after leaving Congo as a child and growing up in Llandaff
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWales look to play their matches at Twickenham
By PETER JACKSON Options: Gareth Davies WALES are looking at Twickenham as a temporary venue for their home matches in a...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHalliday: World Club Cup won’t harm Euros
By PETER JACKSON EUROPEAN Club Rugby chairman Simon Halliday today dismisses fears of the Heineken Champions Cup being sacrificed on the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoDragons confirm deal for Tompkins
Loan deal: Tompkins WALES centre Nick Tompkins is spending next season at the Dragons, as we revealed on April 24, and...
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Features
/ 6 years agoAmbitious Beziers sound out England stars
BEZIERS have been busy seeing if England players are unhappy with their contract arrangements. The Pro D2 club are in the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLeicester move for powerhouse Puma Montoya
Switch: Julian Montoya is heading to Welford Road LEICESTER Tigers have signed Argentina hooker Julian Montoya who will move to Welford...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWarriors enter the battle for Hastings
Offers: Hastings HARLEQUINS could miss out on signing Super League man of steel Jackson Hastings, who is starting to attract interest...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMapimpi opts for Japan over Tigers
Wing ace: Mapimpi SPRINGBOK star Makazole Mapimpi is believed to have turned down a switch to the Premiership to move to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoJones goes long way round to Wales job
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Pedigree: Crusaders coach Mark Jones reached the top level as a player PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSpare a thought for the so-called pariahs of the game
I COULDN’T believe my eyes last week when I read that between them the two Welsh football clubs, Swansea and Cardiff...
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Features
/ 6 years agoJohnno played through pain to get Lions over the line
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the best rugby captains Inspiring: Martin Johnson led from the front during...
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Features
/ 6 years agoHogg can finally show his Lions credentials
2021 LIONS A YEAR TO GO NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CONTENDERS FOR EACH POSITION THIS WEEK... FULL-BACKS Waiting his chance:...
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