News By The Rugby Paper Team
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBreakthrough Bath winger Ruaridh McConnochie pens lengthy extension
The ex-England Sevens man is most definitely a part Stuart Hooper's long-term plans at Bath
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Features
/ 7 years agoA beginner’s guide to betting on rugby
This year is a massive year for rugby with the upcoming World Cup in Japan, but for punters to get a...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoVIDEO: 14-man England undone by Ireland in U20 World Championship opener
Two yellow cards and one red card cost England U20s in tussle for victory in Argentina
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland U20 boss Steve Bates hoping third time’s the charm in Argentina
England have finished runners-up the past two Championships
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoGraham Rowntree signs three-year contract with Munster
England's triumvirate of 2015 will all call Ireland home after this year's World Cup
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 years agoSaracens star Will Skelton declines Wallabies World Cup call
The Melbourne Rebels had shown interest in Skelton, writes Neil Fissler
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Yorkshire Carnegie facing oblivion after failure to pay debts
Yorkshire Carnegie and chief executive Gary Hetherington issue statement after TRP's story
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Guest columnists
/ 7 years agoFactors you should consider when getting into sports betting
There is an increasing interest in sports betting with everyone trying to boost their bankroll. The betting industry is vast and...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoSaracens stage epic fightback to stay No1
By NEALE HARVEY Top dogs: Jamie George celebrates with Richard Wigglesworth after scoring his second try to clinch victory for Saracens....
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Features
/ 7 years agoON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Tigers turn attention on Borthwick STEVE BORTHWICK is the latest name being considered by...
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Features
/ 7 years agoRed Roses relishing Baa-baas challenge
NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND Women take on the Barbarians today at Twickenham in a historic first match between the sides. With 113...
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Features
/ 7 years agoDavies off to Dragons to make room for Anscombe
TRANSFER WRAP DEAN Ryan has landed his No.1 target for the Dragons with fly-half Sam Davies moving to Rodney Parade from...
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Features
/ 7 years agoBattle of wounded knee is a must-win
DYLAN Hartley is looking increasingly like a gamble in a position in which, at this juncture, England do not want to...
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Features
/ 7 years agoEuropean big dogs could be bitten by World Cup
THE feelgood factor following the showcase European Cup final between Saracens and Leinster three weeks ago could be in jeopardy because...
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Features
/ 7 years agoEngland’s young guns are torn apart in Paris
NEWS EXTRA By ADAM ELLIS A LONDON sevens hangover clouded England in Paris as they had little to celebrate on Day...
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Features
/ 7 years agoDenny’s flying again after beating demons
NEALE HARVEY finds Denny Solomona feels like a new man after mental health battle Ace finisher: Denny Solomona dives in to...
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Features
/ 7 years agoSwitch will give Sam new shot at Test future
Fresh start: Dragons star signing Sam Davies IREMEMBER the first day Sam Davies came in to train with the Ospreys. He...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWomen have finally been granted day on big stage
I WAS pleased to read this week of proposed plans for a Wales against Barbarians double header at Principality Stadium later...
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Features
/ 7 years agoExcited to see the next batch take on world
WALES have a great track record of promoting talent from their Under-20 side to the senior set-up and that’s why I’ll...
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Features
/ 7 years agoYOUNG GUNS
TOMMY REFFELL LEICESTER & WALES U20 NO.7 Leicester are plotting a revival and one of the young men they hope will...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoThompson out to set a fast pace for Scots
Scotland FLY-HALF Ross Thompson is ready to write his own chapter into a rich sporting family history as Scotland prepare for...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoBoks win gives Bates hope of it being third time lucky
Experienced head: Ted Hill made his full England debut last autumn SQUAD ENGLAND: Adkins (Gloucester), Barbeary (Wasps), Basham (Newcastle), Capon (Bristol),...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoBasham’s back to settle the score
NEWCASTLE back rower Josh Basham is raring to go in what will be his second Junior World Cup after injury ruled...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoLake fronts up for the big challenge ahead
SQUAD WALES: Davies, Devine, Lake, Griffifths, Lloyd, Warren, Mathias, English, Price, Jones, Williams, Scragg, Greggains, J Morgan, Reffell, Rees, H Morgan,...
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Features
/ 7 years agoEngland are still failing to maximise on young talent
NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE PROGRESSION RATE OF ENGLAND’S MOST SUCCESSFUL U20 TEAMS Star in 2011: Beauden Barrett Big success story:...
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Features
/ 7 years agoIt’s time for Callum to pledge his allegiance
Keeping his options open: Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy PICTURE: Getty Images Unless he happens to be a student of Barcelona FC,...
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Features
/ 7 years ago10-month season hits player welfare for six
THE rugby season used to begin on the first day of September and end on the last day of April, a...
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Features
/ 7 years agoFun amid the fanfares
Men and women from the world of rugby across the country were honoured on Wednesday. They gathered at the Twickenham Stoop,...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoCarnegie facing oblivion after failure to pay debts
EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE Email: Gary Hetherington THE dwindling band of players at Yorkshire Carnegie have been told the club are...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoOEs future secure despite loss of main sponsor
OLD Elthamians DoR Gavin Lach insists it is business as usual for the National One side despite their main sponsor going...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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Features
/ 7 years agoBrilliant Sarah’s got it all says colleague Bryony
Gas: Sarah McKenna breaks for England Girl power: Bryony Cleall with Imagine Cruising’s Alex Sirman and Sarries’ coach Alex Austerberry SARAH...
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Features
/ 7 years agoHaskell: I hit my best form under Fast Eddie
And the toast is: James Haskell with his award Best rugby: James Haskell on the attack for England against Australia at...
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Features
/ 7 years agoSuper Sedbergh are class apart in schools rugby
Top boys: Sedbergh celebrate success at Rosslyn Park Canadaian ace: Alex Brundage with Pop Up Banners’ Sean Berell CANADIAN youth international...
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Features
/ 7 years agoJet-heeled Josh sprints to yet another award for Luctonians
Big challenge next season: Josh Watkins with o’neill’s Peter Kennedy LUCTONIANS hero Josh Watkins thanked the club’s fans after he was...
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Features
/ 7 years agoExiles’ jolly green giant Josh is hoping for England call at Bath
Leading from the front: Captain Josh McNally touches down for London Irish against Hartpury PICTURE: Getty Images Big moment: Josh McNally...
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Features
/ 7 years agoEven a broken neck couldn’t stop Paddy
Man of many parts: Paddy Ralston in the Quins stand PADDY Ralston has capped a record-breaking season with King’s College School...
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Features
/ 7 years agoJohnson: Ampthill want to make every season special
Inspiration: Billy Johnson on the ball for Ampthill Captain marvel: Billy Johnson with the Rugby Journal’s Alex Meade AMPTHILL are ready...
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Features
/ 7 years agoI’d pick Dombrandt for the World Cup says Winterbottom
Power: Alex Dombrandt Praise: Peter Winterbottom with Raging Bull’s Georgette Ryan ALEX Dombrandt is a must-pick for Eddie Jones for this...
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Features
/ 7 years agoSanderson is named as the driving force behind Sarries
Euro kings: Saracens celebrate their defeat of Leinster Pitchside: Alex Sanderson gets down to the serious work in training PICTURE: Getty...
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Features
/ 7 years agoTo be chosen
Honoured: Seb Reynolds left, with Field Turf’s Jamie Oxley WHEN you are chosen for an award alongside the coach of the...
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Features
/ 7 years agoEllis works his magic with Kenilworth
Treble tops: Dave Ellis with My Club Group’s Graham Anderson DAVE Ellis’ historic season in charge of Kenilworth RFC almost didn’t...
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Features
/ 7 years agoHunter banks on Leonard to drive Lions bid
NEWS EXTRA By ADAM HATHAWAY ENGLANDcaptain Sarah Hunter has urged rugby’s rulers to consider a British & Irish Lions tour for...
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Features
/ 7 years agoLeinster are still the fans’ favourites
PETER JACKSON compiles the numbers to reveal how many, or how few, watched Europe’s top leagues Pride of Ireland: PRO14 champions...
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Features
/ 7 years agoBaa-baas give Joe a chance to stake World Cup claim
Point to prove: Joe Marler, with James Horwill (left), in training for the Baa-Baas against England PICTURE: Getty Images Well that’s...
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Features
/ 7 years agoNear misses will give Bath a ruthless streak to be winners
On the up: Joe Cokanasiga, taking a high ball during the final day win over Leicester, is one of the young...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoHalfpenny’s stronger for his injury hell
ALEX BYWATER finds Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has new focus to fuel his drive for World Cup glory Sickener: Leigh Halfpenny...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoCipriani in line for England after Barbarians call is blocked
Barred: Danny Cipriani DANNY Cipriani is likely to feature in England’s wider World Cup training squad next month after the Barbarians...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoKingston looking to open new doors after retirement
By NEALE HARVEY FORMERHarlequins rugby director John Kingston aims to fill a gap in the player welfare market by offering sports...













