Nick Powell
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/ 3 years agoSeries 2, Episode 10: Andy Robinson on England woes
England‘s Six Nations trajectory took a downhill turn on Saturday following a record home defeat at the hands of the French....
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/ 3 years agoScotland 7-22 Ireland: Player ratings from Murrayfield
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor at Murrayfield Despite a valiant first half performance from hosts Scotland, Ireland underlined their Grand Slam...
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/ 3 years agoIreland pull away to maintain Grand Slam charge
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor at Murrayfield Scotland………………………………..7 Tries: Jones 16 Conversions: Russell 17 Ireland………………………………….22 Tries: Hansen 27, Lowe 56, Conan...
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/ 3 years ago‘Jackling? You’ve got to be mad’ – Cotton
England and Lions legend Fran Cotton has called for a return to conventional rucking as the best way to increase the...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoJapan Rugby League One: Round 11
Two of the traditional titans of the Japanese domestic game meet when Match Day 11 of Japan Rugby League One kicks...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago“Risky” to play with all-out flair against France – Cueto
Mark Cueto believes England have a tough balance to strike between playing a pragmatic or expansive game as they host France...
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/ 3 years agoSmith gets call over Captain Farrell for Le Crunch
Marcus Smith has been named ahead of skipper Owen Farrell to start at fly-half as England take on France in the...
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/ 3 years agoWebb back in as Wales head to Rome
Rhys Webb makes his first Wales start in three years as they travel to Rome for a crucial game against Italy....
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/ 3 years agoSeries 2 Episode 9 – Looking ahead to Six Nations Round 4 with Fran Cotton
Three difficult fixtures to call this weekend as England and Scotland bear home advantage in their challenges against France and Ireland,...
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/ 3 years agoWhat’s in this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (03/03/23)
The Six Nations has its second and last weekend off this Saturday and Sunday, but there’s plenty of top class action,...
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/ 3 years agoEngland returnees in as Quins face Exeter in delayed Big Game
Marcus Smith, Cadan Murley and Joe Marchant have all been named to start for Harlequins as they host Exeter Chiefs in...
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/ 3 years agoPete Altham: Fylde’s deaf rugby player
Meet Pete Altham, a deaf PE teacher who is not letting his condition stop him from playing the sport he loves...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoThings You May not Know About Rugby
Rugby is a football game played by two of either 15 players (in rugby union) or 13 players (in Rugby league)....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: S2 E8 – The Ukraine war and Six Nations round-up with James Waterhouse
During the third round of the 2023 Six Nations, a minute’s silence was held before each game to commemorate the anniversary...
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/ 3 years agoScholarship and Saracens a dream come true for Johnson
Middlesex University student Katie Johnson is on the path to a dream career after receiving a scholarship to study Sports Science...
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/ 3 years agoFantastic Fickou ends Scottish slam hopes
By Nick Powell, Online Editor France……………………..32 Tries: Ntamack 4, Dumortier 8, Ramos 19, Fickou 80 Conversions: Ramos 5, 20, Penalties: Ramos...
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/ 3 years agoPodcast Predictions League: Week 3
After two weekends of Six Nations action, it is the guests who sit atop of The Rugby Paper Podcast Predictions League....
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/ 3 years agoWales strike threat was warranted – Davies
Jonathan Davies heavily criticised the Welsh Rugby Union’s handling of players’ contracts following the threat to strike ahead of Wales‘ crucial...
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/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast S2 Ep7: Jonathan Davies on Welsh rugby woes
The build-up to Wales vs England remains marred by uncertainty amidst strike threats by Welsh players as contract issues, financial crisis...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 3 years agoIn this Sunday’s TRP (19/02/23)
Though the Six Nations settling down for the first of two rest weeks, there is plenty of action and features still...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoJapan Rugby League One Preview: Round Eight
Springbok star Faf de Klerk is back in business as Yokohama Canon Eagles host Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in the most...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoChampions Saracens gear up for ‘The Duel’ with Harlequins
Saracens Director of Rugby Alex Austerberry expressed that Saturday’s crucial Allianz Premier 15s clash with London rivals Harlequins isn’t just another...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoSimpson set for Priorians debut
Former St. Benedict’s pupil Joe Simpson will make his bow for his school old boys team this Saturday, a month and...
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/ 3 years agoInexperienced Italians will improve – Castello
Former Italian international Tommaso Castello proclaimed that gaining experience is central to the development of the Azzurri’s squad following their 31-14...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoKingsley Jones appointed Barbarians Assistant Coach for Killik Cup clash
Barbarian F.C. have appointed Kingsley Jones as Assistant Coach for this summer’s Killik Cup showdown against the World XV. Jones is...
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/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: S2 E6 – Opening fortnight roundup with Tommaso Castello
The second week of the 2023 Six Nations certainly lived up to the first! Ireland conquered France in the battle of...
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/ 3 years agoMiddleton: Change at the top is needed for Red Roses
England women’s head coach Simon Middleton admitted a ‘different feeling’ following last year’s World Cup led to his decision to step...
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/ 3 years agoImproving England ease past Italy
By Nick Powell, Online Editor England…………………….31 Tries: Willis 13, Chessum 28, George 37, Penalty 50, Arundell 72 Conversions: Farrell 14, 29...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoVan Poortvliet relishing Six Nations chance
Playing in his first Six Nations tournament has brought back fond memories of boyhood rugby days for Jack van Poortvliet. The...
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/ 3 years agoEngland will sharpen up defence – Slade
By Imogen Ainsworth Henry Slade says that the England team vow to improve their defence in the future, starting against Italy...
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/ 3 years agoFarrell to 10 as England change three for Italian clash
England have made three changes as they take on Italy in the Six Nations, with Owen Farrell moving to fly-half in...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoThe Main Events of Rugby 2023
Are you a huge rugby fan who can’t get enough of your favourite sport? Do you want to be sure you...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoWorcester Warriors name and Championship hopes gone
Worcester Warriors have withdrawn their application process to compete in the Championship for the 2023/24 season, with new owners Atlas also...
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/ 3 years agoScott Hastings: Scotland must profit from winning start
Scott Hastings insisted that Scotland need to capitalise on momentum ahead of their round two Six Nations clash with a wounded...
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/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: S2 E5 – Scottish celebrations with Scott Hastings
WHAT a start to the tournament! A thriller in Rome, an Irish statement in Cardiff and the headline act of one...
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/ 3 years agoJalibert winner gives France pulsating victory in Rome
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Italy…………………24 Tries: Capuozzo 33, Penalty 51 Penalties: Allan 14, 23, 40+2, 62 France………………29 Tries: Flament 5,...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoIn this Sunday’s The Rugby Paper (05/02/23)
The Six Nations is back! With both matches on Saturday we will have reports, reaction, player ratings and analysis from England...
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/ 3 years agoBorthwick and Itoje back hard working returnees
Steve Borthwick and Maro Itoje have praised the resilience of the players in the current England team who have fought to...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoRugby World Cup 2023: Six Matches to Get Excited About
Rugby is unquestionably one of the finest sports in the world. It may not draw as many spectators as football or...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoRugby Interest Building Around the World
Rugby has some of the most dedicated fans in the world. Whether they stick to rugby league or rugby union, they’re...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoPodcast Predictions League: Week 1
The Rugby Paper Podcast predictions league is back! Just like round one last year, guest Jeremy Guscott, columnists Brendan Gallagher, Chris...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoCan The French Go Back-to-Back in the 2023 Six Nations?
The 2023 Guinness Six Nations is right around the corner, with the opening fixtures taking place on the afternoons of February...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: S2 Ep4 – Six Nations season preview with Jerry Guscott
As the guys bring up episode 50, fair to say they do it in the right way! The gang is back...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoHow Popular is Fantasy Football Compared to Fantasy Rugby in the UK?
In the United States, the uncontested king of watched sports is football (or American football to the rest of the world)....
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoDay calls for common-sense in new tackle laws
General secretary of the Rugby Players Association (RPA) Christian Day has called for a common-sense approach regarding the officiating of community...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWard: Collaboration key to Bristol progression
Bristol Bears Women’s head coach Dave Ward has spoken highly of the collaboration between teams and coaches across the club, as...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoTackle law petition approaches 75,000 as pressure on RFU continues to grow
The RFU is being urged to provide more details on the “strong” scientific evidence that has compelled them to make sweeping...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: S2 Ep3 – The Rugby Players Association on player welfare, waist-high tackles and more
In this week’s instalment of The Rugby Paper Podcast, host Ollie Little and columnist Brendan Gallagher are joined by recently-elected General...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 3 years agoIn this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (22/01/23)
After a week where Eddie Jones was named Australia boss and England named their Six Nations squad, and with an exciting...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoA history of the Springboks and Nike: is it a bad omen for the 2023 World Cup?
The start of 2023 marks a significant and enthralling milestone for rugby fans given that we have officially entered a World...
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