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Latest News
/ 7 years agoInterview with Eddie started Long’s road to Twickenham
■By JON NEWCOMBE SEAN Long has revealed how he could have ended up in Twickenham 18 months before his appointment with...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoTyro Smith unfazed by facing the world’s best
■By NEALE HARVEY Ready for the call: Marcus Smith GIFTED fly-half Marcus Smith says he is primed and ready to accept...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoNorth has become a wasteland
INTRP on May 26, Jeff Probyn bemoaned the fact that the pathway which enabled him to reach the top was no...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoBring final to Redruth
COLINBoag’s headline last week on the Baa-Baa’s “sideshow to the final” was bang-on; except, the real final was later on that...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoSpare a thought for us poor Wasps f
EXETER are still the true champions, says the headline on Andy Armitage’s letter in last week’s Rugby Paper. Now Chiefs fans...
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/ 7 years agoIt’s not a bottomless pit so spend wisely to safeguard future
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk SO much in this...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoSaracens are on par with the world’s best
IN response to letters regarding the Premiership playoffs, I believe the system is fair and and sensible. The best side doesn’t...
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Features
/ 7 years agoIrish count cost of signing Jackson
Controversy: Paddy Jackson leaves court after his acquittal on a rape charge COLIN BOAG I’ve never much enjoyed watching rugby at...
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Features
/ 7 years agoInexplicable not to bring Premiership final forward
JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK England’s finest: This year’s Premiership final contained a number of would-be Lions starters PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoWhite: Pressure of a relegation fight taught me so much
■By NEALE HARVEY Steep learning curve: Leicester No.9 Ben White LEICESTER tyro Ben White believes being heavily involved in the muck...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoScotland battling to avoid the drop
■By GARY HEATLY SCOTLAND head coach Carl Hogg insists “there is no time to wallow” after this week’s loss to Georgia...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoDingwall frustrated by England’s ill-discipline
■By ADAM ELLIS Leader: Fraser Dingwall ENGLAND will grit their teeth in the hope of making it third time lucky against...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoThomas-Wheeler targets more big scalps in bid for fifth
■By ALEX BYWATER WALES U20’s most infamous clash with the Baby Blacks saw them hammered 92-0 in 2011. A side including...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoGilmore boys are gunning for glory
Rousing finish: Fraser McReight scored a late try for Australia AUSTRALIAhave reached the final of an U20 Championship only once, a...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoPretorius motivated by hurt of last year’s England loss
Looking to go one better: Rikus Pretorius RIKUS PRETORIUS has called on South Africa to not repeat the mistakes of their...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoMunster recruit Stephen Larkham to new-look coaching staff
Johann van Graan adds Larkham to coaching staff one week after announcement of Graham Rowntree
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoProbyn column: Do late developers stand a chance of England selection?
As we start what will be a short summer break for those players who hope to play a part in the...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWorcester Warriors DoR Alan Solomons extends stay
Staying at Sixways through to 2021-2022
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Featured
/ 7 years agoQ&A: Todd Blackadder goes on the record about his time at Bath
Todd Blackadder on his time at Bath, Stuart Hooper, the relentless of the Premiership fixture list, and the salary cap
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoEddie Jones to ditch Dylan Hartley from World Cup plans
Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jack Singleton preferred to England captain
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoRonan O’Gara to leave Crusaders for move closer to home
O'Gara said in May that he is always in contact with Munster amid 'two or three other options'
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 7 years agoNo Sam Warburton, so who does Warren Gatland feel could be Lions captain in 2021?
Warren Gatland responds to question about candidates to lead the Lions in 2021
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 7 years agoWarren Gatland confirmed as Lions coach for 2021 tour
Tour to South Africa will be the Kiwi's third as head coach
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoAll Blacks great Dan Carter reveals next career move
Dan Carter is currently playing in Japan for Kobe Kobelco Steelers
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoArrival of Zach Kibirige takes Wasps signings past 11
As revealed in TRP on 26 May
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoLeonard lined up to be Lions manager
By PETER JACKSON JASON Leonard is in line for a return to the international stage in a brand new role, 15...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoDylan out of World Cup says insider
By NEIL FISSLER Leading the charge: Richard Capstick scored for England as they fought back to beat Italy at U20 World...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoEvans helps Wales escape to victory in topsy-turvy thriller
By SAM JACKSON Golden boot: Cai Evans kicked 20 points CAI Evans kicked Wales to a thrilling victory in Rosario, missing...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoJoseph treble hits right note
France……………36 Fiji …………………20 FRANCE got their title defence off to a winning start, but it was far from a faultless performance...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland crash after Barbeary’s red mist
By ADAM ELLIS No way through: England lock Joel Kpoku gets stuck in TEAMS ENGLAND: de Glanville (Hodge 61), Sleightholme (Dolly...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoClinical Junior Wallabies display ruthless streak
Australia ………36 Italy………………12 AUSTRALIA opened with a 36-12 victory over Italy in Santa Fe, but were made to work hard for...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoHendrikse pulls the strings to help Boks maintain perfect Scots record
By GEORGE LAWRENCE South Africa …45 Scotland……….19 Star man: Hendrikse SCRUM-HALF Jaden Hendrikse missed his opening two kicks at goal but...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoSprint finish puts Kiwis in the clear
New Zealand…45 Georgia …………13 NEW Zealand began their quest for a seventh U20 world crown with a bonuspoint 45-13 victory in...
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Features
/ 7 years agoMaking amends for my Wales mess up
JON NEWCOMBE talks to former England lock Geoff Parling about his new role as a coach Highs and lows: Geoff Parling...
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Features
/ 7 years agoTyro Quins state case for Eddie’s summer camp
By SAM JACKSON NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND produced an entertaining performance to beat the Barbarians last Sunday with Alex Dombrandt underlining his...
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Features
/ 7 years agoExtracting Smith sends out a mixed message
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK MARCUS Smith has played more than a season of Premiership rugby for Harlequins....
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Features
/ 7 years agoKiwis will be Care Home XV in Japan
THE Dad’s Army jibe aimed at Martin Johnson’s 2003 England World Cup winners by their Southern Hemisphere rivals could come back...
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Features
/ 7 years agoNo one wins over Folau
ISRAEL Folau and Rugby Australia are about to become locked in a messy and hugely expensive court case. This battle between...
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Features
/ 7 years agoTigers turn focus to Bath departee Booth
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler FORMER London Irish head coach Toby Booth has emerged as a possible option for...
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Features
/ 7 years agoKibirige is the latest to fly nest
New Wasp: Zach Kibirige WASPS will tomorrow announce they have signed former England Sevens flyer Zach Kibirige on a two-year deal...
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Features
/ 7 years agoGriffiths off to Ospreys
THE OSPREYS are close to agreeing a deal that will see them sign former England U20 centre Tom Griffiths. The 23-year-old,...
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Features
/ 7 years agoLam looking to bid big money for Alun-Wyn
In Lam’s sights: Alun Wyn Jones BRISTOL have enquired about signing Wales’ Grand Slam-winning captain Alun Wyn Jones when his contract...
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Features
/ 7 years agoIrish enter race to sign Newcastle star Wilson
Star: Mark Wilson LONDON IRISH are putting together a move for Newcastle Falcons and England flanker Mark Wilson, who has a...
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Features
/ 7 years agoHalfpenny at 15 but give Liam a free role
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Sensational season: Liam Williams PICTURE: Getty Images LLIAM Williams can now rightly lay claim to...
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Features
/ 7 years agoNo pain no gain in Warren’s World Cup beastings
I HOPE the Wales squad are enjoying their holidays… because the pain will soon arrive! The strength and conditioning team Warren...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoThis Sarries dynasty is the greatest that English rugby has ever known
NICK CAIN ON WHY THE ‘DOUBLE’ CHAMPIONS ARE THE BEST SIDE THIS COUNTRY HAS EVER PRODUCED Saracens stars Jamie George, George...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoOdogwu eager to be starter at Wasps
By JON NEWCOMBE WASPS signing Paolo Odogwu hopes to help fill the boots left by Christian Wade’s sudden departure to the...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSam’s not ready to let Wales dream die
ROB COLE finds that the lure of Wales caps speaks louder than money for Sam Davies Long wait: Sam Davies in...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoShepherd guides Cornwall to the title after Raumakita steps in
CORNWALL won their first men’s county championship in three years in a thrilling repeat of their 2016 final against Cheshire. Yorkshire...
International Rugby
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