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/ 6 years agoEddie’s closed the door on my Test career – Robshaw
Big Billy again for revitalised Nathan By SAM JACKSON Fitter: Nathan Hughes makes a break for Bristol against Bath PICTURES: Getty...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSpread it wide and let backs dazzle
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I THOROUGHLY enjoy reading...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoStop this chatter, just ref the game!
AT LAST, someone agrees with me. Colin Boag is 100 per cent right – referees are taking away the advantage by...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoHuge plaudits for Lam and Boyd
SINCE before the end of last season two subjects have dominated “rugby talk” – the World Cup and the financial affairs...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoIrish and French squad strengths defy belief
Views COLIN BOAG Galacticos: Leinster at Franklin’s Gardens had 453 caps between them What are we to make of the situation...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDREAMTEAM
STEVE McCOLL, DONCASTER AND FORMER SCOTLAND U20s, LEEDS & GLOUCESTER FULL-BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoRugby is forgiving and Howley deserves that
RROB Howley’s ninemonth ban (with a further nine months suspended) for breaching World Rugby’s gambling regulations is not something to be...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoMunster’s manners slip with doc Jamie
WE are all hostages to fortune at times, which is where Nigel Wray found himself as events unfolded during Saracens’ 15-6...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoRelegation has no fears for Prem
THE main reason given for Premiership clubs devaluing the European Cup by putting out half strength sides is that they are...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoSarries uneveil a new star in magical Malins
By NICK CAIN Star is born: Max Malins goes over in the corner for Saracens PICTURES: Getty Images Early hope: Luke...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoMcCall: Max has touch of Barrett
SARACENS two-try fullback Max Malins drew comparisons with Beauden Barrett after inspiring Saracens to inflict the heaviest defeat Bristol have suffered...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoMurphy in trouble as the cavalry can’t save his Tigers
■By GARY FITZGERALD CLOSE-UP MANU TUILAGI Leicester outside-centre Tuilagi charged back onto the club stage like a bull but still ended...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoBaxter: Sarries is a huge game
ROB Baxter was eager to play down the potentially explosive festive Premiership battle with arch rivals Saracens after seeing his team...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoAnalysis: Eddie Jones’ little helpers will need to be strong men
Nick Cain surveys the coaches who can join Eddie Jones' coaching staff as we enter a new World Cup cycle
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoThomas signing decisive in persuading Ted Hill to stay at Worcester
The coach who Hill believes can help him realise his England ambitions
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCardiff Blues make incredible Christmas gesture to Nick Williams which leaves teammates emotional
The Kiwi no.8 has lived away from his family in New Zealand for over a decade while plying his trade in...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: No more false starts, cull the scrum cheats
Brendan Gallagher points to the outright disqualification for false starting in athletics as something rugby should adhere with scrum resets
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoProbyn column: It’s time to be realistic about Lions tours
Jeff Probyn ponders how quickly the Lions will adapt to playing at altitude in their 2021 tour of South Africa
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoStadium for Cornwall can end talent drain to Exeter says ex-Pirate Matavesi
The Northampton Saints hooker backs old club Cornish Pirates to push for the Premiership if they can get their Stadium for...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGreig Laidlaw follows senior Scotland figures into international retirement
The scrum-half joins John Barclay and Tommy Seymour in ending their Scotland careers
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoKyle Sinckler admits he can’t remember anything from World Cup final
The England prop reveals his distress at having his World Cup final cut short
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoRob Howley betting scandal: Why did he do it?
Robert Howley, former Wales attack coach, has recently apologised for his breach of the rugby union betting rules. It has recently come...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Indestructible Faletau gets bad breaks
Taulupe Faletau's seemingly impervious resilience to injury has now been penetrated
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoAlun Wyn Jones – BBC Sports Personality of the year?
Anybody who saw Wales‘ excellent run of form in the Rugby World Cup will recognise the fact that it was Alun...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Gatland is waiting for any All Blacks implosion under Foster
Ian Foster must navigate his two-year contract without some of the key names associated with the All Blacks
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoNick Phipps fears the damage Israel Folau has done to Australian rugby
London Irish and Wallabies scrum-half Phipps talks to Neale Harvey about the controversy stirred by Folau
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPolledri takes wisdom from Italy’s old guard to hit peak for Gloucester
The Gloucester flanker reflects on his rise from Hartpury to the World Cup with Italy
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: A real blow to Scarlets if Brad Mooar heads home
Shane Williams feels the Scarlets have an exceptional coach on their hands, so it's no wonder the All Blacks are calling
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 6 years agoThe players will fight to keep B&I Lions tours alive roars Jack Nowell
Exeter Chiefs, England and Lions wing Nowell talks South Africa 2021 and the preserving of future tours
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoPlayers will fight to keep Lions alive roars Nowell
By NEALE HARVEY JACK Nowell insists the ‘old school’ ethos of the British & Irish Lions will survive no matter what...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoSarries in Euro punch-up
Flashpoint: The trouble erupts between Saracens and Munster PICTURE: Getty Images A MUNSTER medic’s jibe about Jamie George’s weight sparked a...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoCut-throat Cooney puts Quins to sword
By GARY FITZGERALD Winning the race: Luke Marshall scores Ulster’s second try PICTURES: Getty Images Quins highlight: Stephan Lewies celebrates his...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoLandajo: We must be ready for Wasps
DAN McFarland hailed scrum-half sensation John Cooney after another heroic display helped Ulster move within touching distance of the Champions Cup...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoArnold double extends Toulouse’s winning run after Picamoles stretched off
By SAM JACKSON TOULOUSE made it four wins from four but had to wait until the dying seconds to clinch a...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoOspreys kids spread their wings in Paris
By ALEX BYWATER Can’t hold him: Racing captain Henry Chavancy breaks a tackle to score TEAMS RACING 92: Zebo 6; Dupichot...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoFuture is bright, insists Hogg
CARL Hogg refused to comment on whether he wants to take charge of the Ospreys on a full-time basis, but the...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoJamie’s weight insult spurs Sarries retaliation
By NICK CAIN Skill: Sean Maitland scores the first Saracens try from Billy Vunipola’s basketball pass PICTURES: Getty Images Hanging on:...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoMcCall: We may lodge protest
SARACENS rugby director Mark McCall said the club could lodge a protest following allegations that a derogatory comment by a member...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoGloucester toppled by Connacht tenacity at the death
By JOHN FALLON Away: Robin Copeland on his way to scoring Connacht’s third try PICTURES: Getty Images Held: Connacht’s Caolin Blade...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoJohan blames a late panic
JOHAN Ackermann admits his side panicked under the Irish onlsaught but praised their bravery. “We put ourselves in a position to...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoChiefs going full-throttle for the knockouts
By NEALE HARVEY Sandy Park favourite: Ben Moon PICTURE: Getty Images Passed fit: Stuart Hogg SELF-CONFESSED “old bugger” Ben Moon is...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoCook eyes French finishing school
Up for the challenge: Bath scrum-half Chris Cook OUTER-EDGE finishing is high on Bath’s agenda as they attempt to breathe life...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoIf black wall topples on Foster, Warren is waiting
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK IAN Foster, New Zealand’s newly appointed head coach, cannot break-dance like his Crusaders...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoDavies on target as Dragons defy rain
By ROGER PANTING Threat: Sam Davies takes on the Warriors’ defence Fast start: Adam Warren dives in to score for Dragons...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoScarlets hit Bayonne for six to keep heat on Pool pace-setters Toulon
By ALEX BYWATER SCARLETS put the distraction of New Zealand’s interest in head coach Brad Mooar to one side as they...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoKidney raps ref penalty count against the Exiles
By NEALE HARVEY Touchdown: Albert Tuisue scores London Irish’s first try PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS LONDON IRISH: Brophy-Clews 6 (Brand 65,...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoBegles sniff out another victory
ROUND-UP BORDEAUX Begles remain unbeaten in Pool 3 after a bonus-point victory over winless Agen. After an early Agen penalty, Seta...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoThacker’s final flourish maintains Bears’ perfect record
By JACK WILLIS Big impact: Toby Fricker makes yards for Bristol BRISTOL’S pursuit of European glory stepped up a gear as...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoJaco puts the boot into Wasps’ Euro hopes
By ROB WILDMAN DAI Young urged his faltering Wasps squad to “stay strong together” after losing for the second week running...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoTovey’s late penalty keeps Cardiff alive and kicking
By JAMES CANDY JASON Tovey slotted a last gasp penalty to secure a pair of losing bonus-pointsfor Cardiff Blues following a...
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