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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoNeil Back backing youngsters to rival star man James Haskell
James Haskell‘s heroics in Australia may have put the long-running back-row argument on the back burner but England legend Neil Back...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Miles Benjamin – former Worcester, Leicester and England Saxons wing
It’s only when you look to explore different avenues in life that you get to fully appreciate how special it was...
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 years agoIs The Southern Hemisphere Dominance of Rugby Over?
When two or more entities work and compete in the same area, we always like to know which one is better...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoLondon Irish confirm Championship squad
London Irish have confirmed their first team squad ahead of their first ever season in the Championship. Director of Rugby Nick...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNiall Morris joins Leinster
Former Leicester wing Niall Morris has joined Leinster on a short-term deal. The 27-year-old utility back has already met with the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoGloucester lose centre to Super Rugby
Gloucester have confirmed that Australian centre Bill Meakes has been released from his contract with the club to take up an...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoBath boss Bruce Craig NOT selling up at the Rec
Bruce Craig has categorically denied he is selling Bath after rumours emerged he was on the verge of offloading his controlling...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoDylan Hartley can challenge captain Sam Warburton says Fran Cotton
Dylan Hartley’s conversion from serial offender into a challenger to Sam Warburton as Lions captain is given a ringing endorsement today...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Ciaran Hearn – Canada and London Irish centre
1. Cian Healy – I played against him twice. The first time was with Agen against Leinster and then at the...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoHow Yorkshire Carnegie find those JWC gems
Made in Yorkshire, won in Lancashire. It may be stretching the point, but, with five players involved, there’s no disputing Yorkshire...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Joe Thomas – Wales U20s centre
Joe Thomas only has two games left to play this season but he intends to make the best off them as...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBrendan Venter named Technical Director at London Irish
London Irish have announced that Brendan Venter is returning to the club to take up the new position of Technical Director...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWasps sign Scottish centre Nick De Luca
Wasps have confirmed the signing of Scottish international centre Nick De Luca from Biarritz. Following the retirements of former Wasps centres...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson column: Welfare is sacrificed on altar of Test cash
For those who survived the World Cup and everything else the fates threw at them, the longest of all seasons ended...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoShakespeare lover Paul Hill is writing his own drama
Paul Hill is a 21-year-old who has relished being stuck between a rock and a hard place during England‘s victorious tour...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoRob Cook’s backing Jonny May to break into Eddie Jones’ elite
Jonny May is set to roar back fit, firing and ready to reclaim his England wing spot, according to former Gloucester...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Declan Cusack – Doncaster Knights fly-half
1. Poorly kept golf greens I’m a keen golfer who’s pretty decent from tee to green but after that things can...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoFalcons bring in Sharks hooker
Newcastle Falcons have added further hooking experience to their ranks with the signing of Kyle Cooper from South African Super Rugby...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson verdict: Promise fades for Wales as Steve Hansen finds a new batch
There will probably be calls this morning from Humanitarian Aid organisations for another referendum in Wales so the people can decide...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: We need to take a lead from Liam Williams
Mentally and physically, Wales‘ final Test against New Zealand was a complete miss-match. Wales may want to take on the best...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain column: ‘Respect’ is the key to James Haskell’s rejuvenation
James Haskell is proof that you can’t keep a good man down. The sheer storm-force belligerence with which he bowled over...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBristol confirm Soane Tonga’uiha signing
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on May 29, Bristol have secured the signing of Tongan international Soane...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoDean Ryan leaves Worcester Warriors
Worcester Warriors have today announced that Director of Rugby Dean Ryan has been released from his contract and will leave his...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoSuper heroes who can be marvels with Lions
Saracens coach Alex Sanderson expects his real life ‘Fantastic Five’ of George Kruis, Maro Itoje, Owen Farrell and brothers Mako and...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Charlie Hewitt – Worcester lock
Have you started pre-season yet? Most of us have been back for two weeks now but the players who played a...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSaracens to face Toulon in Champions Cup pool
Saracens will have to go past Toulon early on if they are to defend their Champions Cup crown after being drawn...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoPlayers heading for another post-Lions burnout say RPA
Damian Hopley believes England’s top stars are facing inevitable burnout unless steps are taken to limit the number of appearances they...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWe’re right to follow England says Scott Quinnell
Former Wales No.8 Scott Quinnell believes the WRU’s decision to resurrect an ‘A’ team will help close the gap on the...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Hal Luscombe – Wales, NG Dragons, Harlequins and harlequins centre/wing
Coming from South Africa I didn’t fully appreciated just how big a rivalry Wales versus England was, or the magnitude of...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoJon Fisher on his way to Bristol
Bristol have secured the signing of versatile forward Jon Fisher from Northampton Saints. The 27 year-old, who can play across the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWasps snatch Matt Symons from Irish
Wasps have today confirmed that Matt Symons will join the club ahead of next season. The lock played for London Irish...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNeck injury ends Luke Fitzgerald career
Luke Fitzgerald has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 28-year-old Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoMore injury woes for Henry Trinder
Henry Trinder will be ruled out of playing action for the “foreseeable future” after undergoing surgery on his right knee. The...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLondon Irish confirm George Robson signing
As revealed by The Rugby Paper on June 19, London Irish have signed experienced second-row George Robson. The 30-year-old former Harlequins...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLou Reed to join Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Welsh International Lou Reed. The lock, who joins on a two-year contract, has played...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoEddie Jones must look at Saxons stars Danny Cipriani and Dave Attwood
Fresh from leading England Saxons to a 2-0 series win in South Africa, head coach Ali Hepher reckons at least half...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Charlie Walker – Harlequins wing
1. Luke Cowan Dickie – I know he plays hooker now but we came through the England system together and he...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: George Nott – England flanker
George Nott might look like a lock but is desperate to prove he has the athleticism to play in the back-row...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson column: Jonathan Davies loses his mentor and Wales lose a star
A beacon of pure brilliance went out shortly before midnight on Thursday. Peter Corrigan, for so long a permanent fixture among...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoI was a fat-arse at Bath admits Stephen Donald
Stephen Donald outdid Warren Gatland in the home hero stakes in Hamilton, leaving the field to a standing ovation after guiding...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Jack Preece – Moseley flanker and hooker
1. Needless chat I find it very frustrating whenever someone starts up another conversation following a meeting/team huddle. I just want...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLondon Irish confirm Tom Coventry departure
London Irish have confirmed today that head coach Tom Coventry has resigned from his position to return home to New Zealand....
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: All Blacks bolstered by bench strength again
It was a case of deja vu for Wales in Wellington after another positive start against the All Blacks. Again we...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson verdict: Wales bewitched by Beauden Barrett
There is such a terrible beauty about Beauden Barrett that as soon as he appeared Wales had good reason to fear...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoHarrison replaces Haskell in England XV
Teimana Harrison will start in England’s back row for the third Test against Australia in Sydney. The Northampton flanker is the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWallabies change three for final England Test
Michael Cheka has made three changes to his Australia team ahead of the third and final Test against England on Saturday...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoEvans and Francis come in Wales front row for third NZ Test
Rob Evans and Tomas Francis will start the last test against New Zealand on Saturday as Wales have made two front-row...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoTop agent calls for RFU to address Tier Two welfare
The supply line of Championship players to the Premiership will dry up unless England’s second tier undergoes a major overhaul.
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Simon Amor – Team GB 7s coach
Happy with how Moscow went last week? It was a fantastic opportunity for us to take 24 players spread in two...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoAndrea Masi forced to retire from rugby
Andrea Masi will not play professional rugby again after failing to recover from a Achilles’ tendon injury. The full-back hasn’t feature...
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