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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoEddie’s mind games backfired… now sort him out or sack him
NOWthat the euphoria of the Six Nations has subsided certain people in the game should look at themselves in the mirror....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoHammer can’t be the only tool in the box
IF your plan does not have the ability to change direction then any unconsidered hazards and associated risk has a high...
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Features
/ 7 years agoEddie can’t afford to ignore Cipriani
Maverick: Finn Russell, celebrating here after scoring Scotland’s second try, turned the game at Twickenham COLIN BOAG Sometimes it’s good to...
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Features
/ 7 years agoIf Eddie wants change then Billy would be good captain
JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE...EVERY WEEK Natural: Billy Vunipola is good enough and vocal enough to lead England PICTURE: Getty Images ALL...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoSuper-charged Skelton gets Sarries over line
■By GARY FITZGERALD One-man wrecking ball: Will Skelton scores Saracens’ third try and his second PICTURES: Getty Images WILL Skelton used...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoNow we can get ready for Europe’
WILL Skelton fixed his sights on Sarries continuing their trophy hunt on two fronts after his brace of tries denied Harlequins....
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoGloucester wise heads take sting from Wasps fast start
■By NEALE HARVEY GLOUCESTER boss Johan Ackermann saluted his side’s character after they overcame an early deficit against gallant Wasps to...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoWe have to be smarter says Dai
WASPS boss Dai Young admits his side could yet face a relegation battle. He said: “That’s certainly the top four gone....
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoAlun Wyn Jones to stay in Wales with Ospreys
The Ospreys record appearances holder to carry on in Swansea
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBath, Bristol and Harlequins ready to pounce for Danny Cipriani
Premiership clubs still making moves in the fly-half market
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoVereniki Goneva back fit for Newcastle Falcons
The Fijian is back for The Big One at St James' Park
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoPeter Lydon signs new contract with Ealing Trailfinders
130 points in the Championship so far this season
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoRichard Cockerill gives John Barclay first Edinburgh selection
Almost 12 months out recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland stars to face no action after apologising to teammates for late night drinking session
Billy Vunipola and Ben Te'o stayed out until the early hours of Sunday morning after Twickenham shock
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoHarlequins week of recruitment continues with signing of Tom Lawday
The Exeter Chiefs no.8 will leave Sandy Park at the end of the season
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoDean Richards changes stance on ring-fencing the Premiership
Dean Richards has argued the ring-fencing of the Premiership would be the ‘best thing’ for English rugby, after putting England‘s shortcoming...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWasps hooker Tom Cruse commits to Black and Gold
Wasps front row continues to take shape for the 2019-20 season
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoSix Nations fixtures announced for 2020 and 2021
There are no Friday matches, but England open their 2020 Test year in Paris on a Sunday
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoSunwolves to be dumped out of Super Rugby
Introduced to Super Rugby along with the Jaguares as part of the expansion to 18 teams three years ago
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoLondon Irish forward Mike Coman forced to retire at 31
The Exiles' player of the year in 2016
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Featured
/ 7 years agoYoung Gun: Saracens fly-half Manu Vunipola’s cousins aren’t his only influences
“Getting the views of Owen, one of the best players in the world at the moment, is pretty awesome"
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoThe 4:30am phone call that ex-France coach Guy Noves will not forgive
“Noves, you are a *****, a crook, a s***"
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoNew Zealand’s sports minister supports calls for Crusaders name change after terror attack
New Zealand MP would welcome discussions after last week's Christchurch terror attack
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWasps centre Michele Campagnaro makes Premiership switch
Making the move to Twickenham Stoop next season
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Featured
/ 7 years agoWales win Grand Slam and are now ranked No 2 in the world
Warren Gatland‘s Wales side has taken its fourth Six Nations grand slam crown since he took over as manager back in...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoJust unbelievable!
Scots comeback stuns England as Wales complete their Grand Slam EDDIE Jones blamed “mental problems” on England’s Calcutta Cup meltdown that...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoThat Cardiff crowd roar put a lump in my throat
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Standing tall: Josh Navidi nullified CJ Stander PICTURE: Getty Images WHAT A day to be...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoSo close to glory, but Zanon lets it slip away
■ By GEORGE LAWRENCE Tireless: Jake Polledri makes yards for Italy CONOR O’Shea refused to point the blame at youngster Marco...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoYes, we were worried near the end admits Picamoles
LOUIS Picamoles acclaimed his side’s resilience in defence for spoiling a potential huge Six Nations upset. The French No.8 insisted the...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoRobson sidelined by blood clot in his leg
Out: Blair Kinghor ENGLAND and Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson is facing a spell out of action after suffering with blood clots....
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoIgnoring Big Joe’s X-factor is senseless
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WHEN Joe Cokanasiga was told by Eddie Jones that he had dropped him...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoSix Nations in need of relegation to stay relevant
WORLD Rugby’s plans for a Nations Championship/ World League are in the balance as the two most ‘old guard’ Unions in...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoIrish history boys fight back for a first clean sweep
■ By ROB COLE Europe’s finest: Ireland celebrate the clean sweep IRELAND were forced to come from behind twice before they...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoEngland save best for last with crushing win
■ By GARY FITZGERALD Earning the bonus: Cameron Redpath scores England’s fourth try PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS ENGLAND: de Glanville 8...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoFrance hang on to edge thriller in Biella
■ By SAM JACKSON Italy U20…31 France U20…35 REIGNING champions France spent the week coming to terms with their title defence...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoCrabb’s ready to put claws into Irish
PREVIEW Wales Women v Ireland Women Today. Kick-off 1.30pm, Arms Park ROWLAND Phillips will be hoping the footballing ability of lock...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoRed Roses regain the crown in sizzling style
■ By TOM JAMES Scoring spree: Jess Breach scored again to take her tally to nine for the championship THE RED...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoBattle for second place
PREVIEW Italy Women v France Women Today. Kick-off 1.30pm, Stadio Plebiscito FRANCE head to the northern Italian town of Padua to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoMore Tests likely to hit club game
AMI alone in being concerned that a World League and CVC investment will mean more international rugby at the expense of...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoSolution to not straight
HAVING watched a surfeit of rugby in recent weeks, it has dawned on me how not putting the ball in straight...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoAll Sarries are equal?
I NOTE with great interest that Nigel Wray, the Saracens owner, is taking ‘duty and care’ to another level by engaging...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoJones hits inequality issue on the head
EDDIE Jones was quoted in a national newspaper on March 8: “If you’re a good player in England, you get recruited...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoTry-scoring should be rewarded more
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk BONUS points were to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoSo just how should we say ‘Tuilagi’?
I GET repeatedly irritated by commentators always appearing to insert an ‘n’ in Pacific Island players’ names where there isn’t one....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoLet them drink tea
HOT beverages are not available in the ‘gods’ at Twickenham and my friend was directed all the way outside the stadium...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWorld Rugby could be left up the creek
COLIN BOAG Big boost for Leicester: Manu Tuilagi has signed a new deal at Welford Road We finally got some clarity...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoGatland: Now we can believe in World Cup
■ By ALEX BYWATER WARREN Gatland believes his Welsh team are in fine fettle for Japan after sealing Six Nations glory....
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoWe’ve got to fix mental problems and it won’t be easy says Eddie
■ By GARY FITZGERALD Early hope: Jack Nowell scores for England EDDIE Jones blamed worrying “mental problems” on his side’s devastating...
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