News By The Rugby Paper Team
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Mr Reliable, but Dan is Mr Forgotten for Wales
There are two reasons why Dan Evans stands out in any crowd of players. He never misses a match because his...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Don’t rely on just kids, this tour will be tough
Wales‘ Tests with Tonga and Samoa this summer are vitally important, but the two-match tour has already turned into a shambles....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoFreddie Burns determined to leave Tigers with winning roar
Freddie Burns is out to prove Leicester were wrong to ditch him for George Ford by leading the club to an...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: George Robson – London Irish lock
1. Airport queue cretins As you approach airport security there are signs everywhere telling you what you need to do in...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: The good, the lads and the ugly, by Burger
Schalk Burger has scaled most of the high peaks in the game, including reaching the summit as part of South Africa‘s...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoThe Rugby Paper’s Championship Dream Team
London Irish were head and shoulders above any other side during the regular season but many individuals have stood out to...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWorld Cup winner pens new Worcester deal
Worcester centre Wynand Olivier has put pen to paper on a new deal to remain at Sixways. The 2007 World Cup...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoUPDATE: Sandy Park fire
Sandy Park remains fully open for business despite a small kitchen fire at the venue overnight. Firefighters from the Devon and...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoBurgess: I’d have been worth weight, like Ardie
Phil Burgess is proud to be a Sevens player but he does regret he was never given the chance to showcase...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Will Edwards – England Sevens
How long have been involved with England Sevens? I’ve been coming from Loughborough when I was needed this season and started...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: Don’t bleed for All Blacks, they don’t care about us
The growing list of New Zealand injuries is starting to worry Steve Hansen. The All Black coach usually does a passable...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoEngland in World Cup Pool of Death again
England will be in the Pool of Death at the 2019 World Cup in Japan after being drawn with France and...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoTe’o warns Farrell: I’m aiming to be a starter
Ben Te’o has warned fellow British & Lions No.12 hopefuls Owen Farrell and Robbie Henshaw he aims to be a starter...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoToby Flood returns to Newcastle
Toby Flood will be returning to Newcastle this summer after agreeing Toulouse a year early. The 60-times-capped England fly-half spent the...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Seb Jewell – former London Welsh full-back
I fell into professional rugby and then fell in and out of love with it several times along the way. Originally,...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSouth African minister lifts ban on SARU’s bid for 2023 World Cup
The SARU have been given the green light to resume their bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup a newly-appointed...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSale sign Faf de Klerk after all
Sale Sharks have announced the signing of South Africa international Faf de Klerk on a three-year deal ahead of next season....
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Lions snub ‘gutted’ me admits an angry Brown
Raging England full-back Mike Brown has vowed to take out his frustrations on Argentina after revealing his anger at Warren Gatland’s...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoInjured Lions’ Players Should Have Time on the Field
Getting injured in any sport means time on the sidelines. It’s frustrating for the player, his teammates, and even the fans....
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoGloucester snap up Woodward from Bristol
Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Jason Woodward from Bristol now their relegation to the Championship has been confirmed. With London...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Shaun Knight – Bath tighthead
1. Marcos Ayerza – He was the hardest prop I ever faced as a young player and every tighthead I speak...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoLions snub ‘gutted’ me admits an angry Brown
By NEALE HARVEY RAGING England fullback Mike Brown has vowed to take out his frustrations on Argentina after revealing his anger...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoFamily tragedy rules Ben out of NZ
By SAM JACKSON BEN YOUNGS has pulled out of the Lions tour to New Zealand after the wife of his brother...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoQuins go into Europe but Saints must wait
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER HARLEQUINS lost the battle but won the war with a massive defensive shift at Franklin’s Gardens earning them...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoMallinder: Picamoles is staying with us
HARLEQUINS boss John Kingston said defeat felt like a win given that it ensured European Champions rugby next season. “It’s an...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoDon’t bleed for All Blacks, they don’t care about us
THE growing list of New Zealand injuries is starting to worry Steve Hansen. The All Black coach usually does a passable...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoThe haka in danger of losing its ability to intimidate
BRACE yourselves for a haka fest… with the 2017 Lions having to watch the All Blacks go through their war dance...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoTigers’ inspiring spirit carries them through
By ROGER PANTING No go zone: Worcester’s tryscorer Chris Pennell is tackled by Brendon O’Connor and Jack Roberts PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoWe must improve from here – Gold
WORCESTER head coach Gary Gold lamented: “We could have won that game! “Our scrum needs to improve and silly errors cost...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoSale scrap it out thanks to cameo from Stringer
By COLIN NEWBOULT Red hot: Ben Curry of Sale Sharks scores a try PICTURES: Getty Images IT has certainly not been...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoBlackadder: Work to do for top four
BATH director of rugby Todd Blackadder admits that they must improve their away form if they are to challenge the top-four...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoAgony as Newcastle miss play-off spot despite try bonus
Bristol 27pts Tries: Ford-Robinson 53, O’Connell 63, Tovey 76, Eadie 79 Conversions: Woodward 53, 63 Penalty: Henson 40 Newcastle 39pts Tries:...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoProp star left with mixed emotions
NORTHAMPTON-bound Jamal Ford-Robinson was disappointed he could not sign off with a win for the Bristol fans. He will move to...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoEadie: I can’t wait to learn from Saints stars
By NEALE HARVEY NORTHAMPTON bound Mitch Eadie is ready to put Bristol’s relegation nightmare behind him as he prepares to do...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLeague ace Harris back in Union
IESTYN Harris is back in Rugby Union for the first time since he returned north to play for Bradford Bulls in...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoIrish ace McKinley stars again for Treviso
Zebre 3 Treviso 19 IAN McKinley celebrated his Test call-up with a stand out performance as Treviso downed Italian rivals Zebre...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoMurray back fit and firing with second half cameo
Munster 50pts Tries: Earls 8, O’Donoghue 28, Conway 33, 54, Cronin 43, Saili 70, Oliver 80 Conversions: Keatley 9, 29, 34,...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoOspreys grounded without Alun-Wyn
Scarlets 40pts Tries: Boyde 35, S Evans 38, Shingler 60, McNicholl 72, J Davies 75 Conversions: Patchell 37, 40, 61 Penalties:...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoAnscombe penalty ensures Blues’ spot in Euro playoff
By JOHN ARKLESS Dragons 24pts Tries: Meyer 2, Beard 80 Convversions: O’Brien 80 Penalties: O’Brien 8, 21, Meyer 67, 73 Cardiff...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoDeparting heroes sign off in style from Ulster
Ulster 17pts Tries: Wilson 9, Trimble 55 Conversions: Jackson 10, 56 Penalties: Jackson 41 Leinster 13pts Tries: Penalty try 62 Conversions:...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWarriors flop on Gregor’s farewell
Glasgow 18 Edinburgh 29 EDINBURGH ended their season of turmoil with a surprise victory over rivals Glasgow despite two firsthalf yellow...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoMikalcius can put heat on big names at Quins
By NEALE HARVEY IMPOSING Hartpury wing Jonas Mikalcius possesses the “world-class” physical attributes necessary to challenge Test stars Marland Yarde and...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoBurgess: I’d have been worth weight, like Ardie
By NICK VERDIER Hand off: Phil Burgess takes on Samoa for England in Hong Kong this season PICTURE: Getty Images Mobile:...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoCorker gives Parker a Welsh seal of approval
By NEALE HARVEY SONNY Parker is the ideal man to spearhead London Welsh’s charge back to the National Leagues, according to...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoDon’t rely on just kids, this tour will be tough
No token gesture: Gethin Jenkins merits tour place PICTURE: Getty Images Wales’ Tests with Tonga and Samoa this summer are vitally...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoAlun Wyn and Justin deserved places in PRO12 XV
IT WAS great to see two Welsh players in the Guinness PRO12 Dream Team named this week, but I thought it...
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Latest News
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/ 9 years agoNow Springboks must head north says veteran Burger
By NICK CAIN SCHALK Burger has called for South Africa to join the Six Nations and European Cup as soon as...
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Features
/ 9 years agoThe good, the lads and the ugly, by Burger
Clermont Auvergne v Saracens Saturday. Kick-off 5pm, BT Murrayfield Stadium Still going strong: Schalk Burger Schalk Burger has scaled most of...












