News By Nick Powell
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoPaea is on his way to Zebre
Premiership clubs are poised to miss out on signing Tonga and Highlanders outside centre Fetuli Paea when his contract with the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoSharks likely to miss out on Latu
Sale's bid to sign hooker Tolu Latu could fail after they appear to have been gazumped at the last minute by...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoLeicester have Wilkinson in view
NEIL FISSLER Leicester are being touted as the most likely destination for Kieran Wilkinson, who was one of the players it...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoIn this Sunday’s TRP: 07/05/23
With the Women’s Six Nations finished and all play-off places decided in the Premiership, there is something of a feeling of...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoBiggest Bets on Rugby
The sport of Rugby is one of high intensity that requires a high degree of strategy, skill and physical prowess. It...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLeinster school system a major advantage – Ferris
Ex-British & Irish Lion Stephen Ferris says it will be a huge challenge for other Irish provinces and clubs across Europe...
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/ 3 years agoChancellor optimistic about Australia’s future
The Rugby Paper online recently sat down with three Harlequins Women’s players as they look ahead to their “Game Changer” fixture...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMitchell to succeed Middleton as Red Roses boss
The RFU has confirmed the appointment of John Mitchell as Simon Middleton’s successor as coach of the England women’s team. Mitchell,...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoSeries 2, Episode 17: Irish superiority in Europe with Stephen Ferris
In a blockbuster weekend of rugby, the Red Roses claimed the Grand Slam in a record-breaking decider at HQ, and La...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoLa Rochelle set up Leinster rematch with dominant Exeter win
By Nick Powell, Online Editor La Rochelle………………47 Tries: Rhule 9, 44; Seuteni 23, Aldritt 34, Kerr-Barlow 40, 68 Conversions: Hastoy 10,...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoChampions Cup semi-final preview
The knockout stages of the Heineken Champions Cup have provided plenty of thrills already this season, but which of the four...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoRed Roses and Les Bleues prepare for Twickenham slam decider
For a third consecutive year, the outcome of England vs France will be the final and deciding match of the women’s...
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/ 3 years agoGoalkicking needs better coaching – Muir
Red Roses prop Maud Muir says that the key to improved goalkicking in the women’s game is more emphasis on coaching...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSeries 2 Episode 16 – Maud Muir on Six Nations decider and record-breaker
This weekend’s Women’s Six Nations decider is set to set a new record for attendance at a standalone women’s rugby fixture....
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoPremiership-Championship Cup confirmed
The addition of Championship teams to the Premiership Rugby Cup, first reported in The Rugby Paper on 9th April, has been...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoWatson mulls Saracens chance
BY NEIL FISSLER Saracens have spoken to Anthony Watson about staying in the Premiership when his contract with Leicester runs out...
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/ 3 years ago‘It would be an absolute honour’ – Hunter eyes coaching future
Sarah Hunter won it all as an England player – and now the Red Roses’ record appearance holder is refusing to...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLatsha hopes she can motivate the next generation
The Rugby Paper online recently sat down with three Harlequins Women’s players as they look ahead to their “Game Changer” fixture...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoEngland can’t win World Cup with Farrell – Barkley
Olly Barkley has called for Marcus Smith’s immediate inclusion into the England team, saying he does not believe they can win...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago“I’m excited to be a part of it” – Scarratt determined to make comeback
Emily Scarratt believes she can banish her injury demons and bow out a World Cup winner on home soil in 2025....
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/ 3 years agoHartpury make it back-to-back titles with impressive victory
Hartpury University……………………….45 Tries: Scott 2, Kibble 15, 60; Dale 25, Brock 55, Else 70, Bell 79 Conversions: Manns 16, 56, 61,...
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BUCS Super Rugby
/ 3 years agoExeter retain title in astonishing final
Loughborough University………………..44 Tries: Leatherbarrow 10, Davies 31, Plunkett 40, Langdon 69, Rowson 79 Conversions: Titcombe 11, 32, 40+1, 70, 80 Penalties:...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMooar joins World XV coaching for Barbarians clash
Experienced New Zealander Brad Mooar will join Steve Hansen’s World XV coaching group for their blockbuster fixture against the Barbarians. The...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 2 Episode 15: Who should start at 10 for England with Olly Barkley
Of all positional debates in English rugby at the moment, the one at fly-half is one of the most unanswered and...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoWebb in line for French return
Wales and Lions scrum-half Rhys Webb could return to France next season to end his career with his CV doing the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoThree other lopsided pool draws in Rugby World Cup history
One of the leading debates ahead of this year’s Rugby World Cup is the extent to which the two halves of...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 2, Episode 14: The story of former England flanker Tom Rees and Champions Cup action
This week’s special guest has been on a journey that has been nothing short of remarkable. Billed as a future England...
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/ 3 years agoShow England no respect – Alphonsi’s advice to Wales
Maggie Alphonsi says that Wales must look to disrupt England if they are to cause a huge upset against the Red...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoTop Rugby Teams With The Best Atmosphere In The UK
The UK’s rugby union has several professional rugby teams, and each of them enjoys passionate fan bases. The rugby union fan...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoSloppy Sarries dumped out by Kerr-Barlow brace
By Nick Powell, Online Editor La Rochelle……………….24 Tries: Kerr-Barlow 34, 59 Conversions: Hastoy 35 Penalties: Hastoy 2, 5, 24, 68 Saracens……………….10...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoWade stays on at Racing 92
Former Wasps and England winger Christian Wade, below, is set to stay in France next season by signing an extension that...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoEPCR Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Preview
There is no English representation left in this year’s EPCR Challenge Cup, but with three sides from France, two from Wales,...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland response pleases Alphonsi
Former Red Roses captain Maggie Alphonsi is impressed with the way England have bounced back from their World Cup Final defeat...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoHeineken Champions Cup Quarter-Final Preview
We’re down to the final eight as the Champions Cup enters the quarter-finals stage. Three English sides, two French, two South...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoHarlequins launch youth volunteer programme for ‘Big Summer Kick Off’ event
Harlequins have launched their Summer Squad competition, announcing a range of exciting roles to be filled by their young supporters ahead of and...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSeries 2, Episode 13: Red Roses resurgence and Champions Cup action with Maggie Alphonsi
Champions Cup and Women’s Six Nations action made for a fantastic weekend of rugby to say the least. To reflect on...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDow gets four as England extend winning run
England………………………….68 Tries: Breach 3, 39, 63; Dow 9, 53, 56, 72; MacDonald 17, 33; Heard 44, Packer 68, 78 Conversions: Aitchison...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoHeineken Champions Cup Last 16 Preview
For the first time in the tournament’s history, the Champions Cup will see one-off Last 16 games played to decide who...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoSeries 2 Episode 12: World Rugby tournament prospects and Champions Cup Round of 16 preview
Plans for a World Rugby tournament that will culminate every two years in a grand final between the top side in...
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/ 3 years agoHogg, 30, announces shock retirement
Stuart Hogg has stunned the rugby world by announcing his intention to retire after this year’s Rugby World Cup. Hogg made...
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/ 3 years ago“Nothing in it” between Ireland and France – McBride
Irish rugby legend Willie John McBride says there’s nothing to separate France and his nation despite Ireland‘s Six Nations Grand Slam...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoJapan Rugby League One: Round 13
The prize of top of the table for the end of the regular season in Division Two goes on the line...
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/ 3 years agoMost-capped player Hunter announces retirement
Red Roses captain Sarah Hunter will retire after Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Scotland, bringing to an end a 19-year playing...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 2 Episode 11 – Ireland Grand Slam Glory with Willie John McBride
Congratulations to Ireland, who secured a deserved Grand Slam against England at on St Patrick’s day weekend – we can only...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoHansen: Weight of expectation could be Ireland’s toughest Rugby World Cup opponent
With unbeaten Six Nations and Autumn Nations campaigns and a series victory in New Zealand under their belts inside the last...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWarriors Women confirm place in Premier 15s
Worcester Warriors Women have confirmed they will be playing in the Premier 15s next season. Warriors were initially left out of...
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/ 3 years agoEngland can still win World Cup – Robinson
By Nick Powell Andy Robinson believes that England can still win the World Cup, but must solve the question of who...
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/ 3 years agoOakham fight back to end 20-year wait for school title
Trinity…………………………24 Tries: Fleary 3, Farrell 8, Matebalavu 21, 70 Conversions: Bellamy 4, 23 Oakham……………………31 Tries: Reynolds 12, 44; Timmermans 35, Powell...
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/ 3 years agoDramatic draw seals extraordinary double for Old Swinford Hospital
Old Swinford Hospital School (OSH) won a history-making Schools Vase double as their U15s and U18s both won two thrilling, but...
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/ 3 years agoHat-trick hero Tarry takes Northampton past King’s in U15s Cup Final
Northampton School for Boys………….38 Tries: Fox 7, Shields 26, Tarry 30, 33, 39, Tonga’ uiha 41 Conversions: Shields 8, 30+1, 34,...












