Nick Powell
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoPetition against tackle height change surges to 25,000 signatures
A petition seeking to reverse the RFU‘s decision to lower the legal tackle height to the waist and below has surged...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoChampions Cup Friday and Saturday preview: Final Round
It’s the final round of the 2022/23 Champions Cup group stages, and though half of the sides in the last 16...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoJapan Rugby League One: Round Five Preview
The return of a fresh Springbok Malcolm Marx is probably the last thing a bruised Kobelco Kobe Steelers need as the...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoCan Gatland Get Wales Firing Again?
Wales, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, and Italy are all putting their final preparations in place ahead of the 2023 Six Nations...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoSeason 2 Episode 2 – Eddie’s back, England’s squad and Gus Warr on the Champions Cup
Eddie Jones is back in green and gold! The Jones saga takes yet another turn as he replaces Dave Rennie at...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoVunipola out and Farrell captain for Borthwick’s first squad
Steve Borthwick has omitted Billy Vunipola and kept Owen Farrell as captain as he named his first England squad as coach...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJones in sensational Australia appointment
Eddie Jones has been appointed as Australia‘s head coach with immediate effect, with Dave Rennie sacked to make way for the...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoChampions Cup Friday and Saturday preview
It’s an incredibly busy Friday and Saturday in the Heineken Champions Cup, with nine fixtures over the next two days as...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoChallenge Cup Friday and Saturday preview
With two Welsh sides currently dominating both of the European Challenge Cup‘s 12-team pools, it’s a busy Friday and Saturday as...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMoody defiant in battle against brain tumours
Lewis Moody shared the inspiration and goals of his charity as they continue their goal of raising awareness in the fight...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoDavidson makes history in Scarlets vs Cheetahs
Scotland‘s Hollie Davidson is set to lead the first ever all-female officiating team in a men’s European rugby match this Friday....
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoIreland and France – Top Favorites to win the 2023 Six Nations
The annual rugby competition known as Six Nations gathers more and more interest among sports fans. The six participating nations –...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoSeason 2 Episode 1 – Picking an England XV with Lewis Moody
Happy new year! The Rugby Paper Podcast is back for its second season, and at the turn of World Cup year,...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoFarrell’s Six Nations in jeopardy after citing
Owen Farrell‘s hopes of playing an influential role in this year’s Six Nations are in jeopardy after he was cited for...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSale stretch gap in second with superb wet weather win
Harlequins…………….16 Tries: Marchant 42, David 74 Penalties: Allan 5, 31 Sale Sharks……………24 Tries: O’Flaherty 18, Du Preez 24, van der Merwe...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoAre the Springboks on course to defend their World Cup crown in 2023?
As 2022 draws to an end, we’ve seen significant changes take place in international rugby, and with a World Cup on...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLeicester ring changes as they look to bounce back at Newcastle
Following last week’s thrashing by Sale, Leicester make seven changes in the hope that a win away against Newcastle will propel...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoNowell in and Cowan-Dickie captains for Chiefs clash against Saints
Jack Nowell is included despite speculation over his future, and departing Luke Cowan-Dickie is named as captain as Exeter host Northampton....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoURC Friday and Saturday preview: Round 12
In a week where they suffered a chastening defeat at the hands of a 14-man Scarlets team and finally sealed the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTuisue out of crucial top four clash with Saracens
The suspension of Albert Tuisue has forced Gloucester into one of six changes to their team as they face league leaders...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoIrish ease into semis with Bath win
London Irish…26 Tries: Cornish 19, 43 Scragg 29, Miller 75 Conversions: Atkins 20, 30, 44 Bath……………7 Tries : Ellis 80+1 Conversions : Worboys...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoCokanasiga at the crossroads
Bath are locked in talks with England winger Joe Cokanasiga about joining the growing list of players who are pledging their futures to The Rec beyond the end of the season....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCourageous Bears end losing run at The Stoop
Harlequins 12-15 Bristol Bears Bristol Bears produced an impressive defensive display to win a first game in eight as Harlequins missed...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoBorthwick prioritises passion over style
Steve Borthwick wants to create an England team who fight for each other and give supporters something to be proud of....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEpisode 46 – Reviewing 2022
The Rugby Paper Podcast rounds off 2022 with another special episode! Host Ollie Little is rejoined by panellists Nick Cain, Brendan...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoFormer Wasps Star Speaks Out About Alcohol Abuse
Over the last few years a number of stars have lifted the lid on their problems with alcohol abuse and in...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years ago“I’m incredibly excited to be here” – Borthwick revels in new role
By Imogen Ainsworth Steve Borthwick is determined to restore the England roar as he takes on the head coach role. “I...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEngland confirm Borthwick as new head coach
The RFU has confirmed the appointment of Steve Borthwick as Eddie Jones‘ successor. Borthwick, 43, was the Australian’s forwards coach between...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoHarlequins battle hard to edge 14-man Racing
Harlequins 14-10 Racing 92 Harlequins produced a spirited performance in dire conditions to earn an important win against Racing 92. Quins...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEight teams in for new-look Premier 15s
The RFU have confirmed eight teams have been successful in their application to join the 10-team Premier 15s league from 2023/24...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago“No rugby club is really profitable” – Lawrence on the demise of Worcester Warriors
Former Worcester Warriors‘ centre Ollie Lawrence believes that rugby club owners cannot reasonably seek to make a profit from their businesses....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWasps will return but Warriors in the Wilderness
Wasps have confirmed they will be able to play Championship rugby next season after exiting administration, while Worcester Warriors have been...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoQuins’ “Big Game” delayed due to strikes
Harlequins‘ annual “Big Game” has been moved from its typical festive slot to early March due to industrial action planned for...
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Features
/ 3 years agoKenningham on school days, the future of rugby and his international hopes
By Elise Hamersley Jack Kenningham was 17 when he was plucked off the rugby pitch and into the Harlequins Academy. Relatively...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoEpisode 45 with Ollie Lawrence
Following last week’s ‘Sackings Special’, this week’s edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast arrives a few days later than anticipated. Ollie...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoSix of the best for super Sale
Sale Sharks……………..39 Tries: Curry 15, D Du Preez 21, R Du Preez 48, Curtis 64, McGuigan 70, Reed 77 Conversions: D...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoEpisode 44 – The Sackings Special
In a momentous week for home nations rugby, we bring you a special episode of The Rugby Paper Podcast. Host Ollie...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoThe five defeats that proved costly for Eddie Jones
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Eddie Jones seven-year stint as England coach came to an end on Tuesday morning as he...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEddie Jones sacked as England coach
Eddie Jones has been sacked after seven years at the helm of England. It comes after a year where England have...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoRingfenced Premiership has become boring at bottom of the table – Lane
Bristol full-back Rich Lane is keen to see relegation and promotion return to English rugby, but only if a fairer funding...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoPride in the jersey the key – Gatland
Warren Gatland feels that his transition into the Welsh set-up will be smooth, but is determined to make sure his players...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoEpisode 43 with Rich Lane
As we approach the halfway point of a more than turbulent Gallagher Premiership season, Bristol Bears are yet to find their...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoExeter reach semis after high-scoring win
Exeter Chiefs………..50 Tries: Feyi-Woboso 4, Cordero 13, 17; Tuima 26, 43; Frost 62, 69 Conversions: Jenkins 4, 14, 27, 44, 63,...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoGatland replaces Pivac as Wales boss
Wayne Pivac has left his job as head coach of Wales and been replaced by his predecessor Warren Gatland, who is...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDeacon backs Borthwick to succeed Jones
England Women forwards coach and former England second row Louis Deacon believes it would be difficult to bring in an alternative...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoChinnor appoint Easter
National League One club Chinnor have landed a huge coup with the appointment of Nick Easter as their director of rugby....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoIn Sunday’s Rugby Paper
It’s been a difficult week for Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac, and you can read all the views of our expert...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoRFU to decide on Jones’ future by Tuesday
The RFU will decide whether to continue with Eddie Jones as the England coach by Tuesday 6 December, according to PA...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBears become first Premier 15s club to have names on kit
By Imogen Ainsworth Bristol Bears women have become the first team in the Allianz Premier 15s to include players’ names on...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoHougaard joins Sarries as injury cover
Francois Hougaard has signed for Saracens on a short-term deal as injury cover on the wing, less than a week after...
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