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Premiership
/ 4 years agoDiamond leading charge to buy Warriors
Steve Diamond is leading a consortium interested in taking Worcester Warriors out of administration and back into the Premiership within four...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoEpisode 37 with Flip van der Merwe
With rugby in a tough spot at present, a cracking autumn series will no doubt remind us of the beauty of...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoSix changes for Scots as Hooper returns
Scotland have made six changes as to face an Australian team that welcomes the return of captain Michael Hooper. Hooper elected...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoMore International Stars confirmed for Barbarians
Three more international stars will join up with Barbarian F.C. ahead of the Killik Cup against All Blacks XV on Sunday...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 4 years agoSouth Africa and New Zealand to meet at Twickenham in World cup warm-up
World champions South Africa and 2022 Rugby Championship winners New Zealand will meet in a World cup warm-up at Twickenham ahead...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoCenturion Smith sinks Sale
Sale Sharks……13 Tries: James 16 Conversions: Du Preez 16 Penalties: Du Preez 21, 47 Harlequins…..29 Tries: David 11, Smith 38 Conversions:...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoFrancis Baron’s full, exclusive report
A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES FACING THE RFU & PRL WITH PROPOSALS FOR A FUNDAMENTALLY NEW APPROACH BY BOTH...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoWasps demise a ‘very sad situation’ – Fitzpatrick
New Zealand legend Sean Fitzpatrick expressed his sadness as at the news of Wasps going into administration, on this week’s The...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoJoe Marler to return for The Barbarians
One of the most popular Barbarians of recent years is set to make a stunning return in the Black and White...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoPremiership Cup round-up: Falcons end long wait with dramatic late winner
Louie Johnson’s late conversion earned a first away victory in the Premiership Cup for Newcastle Falcons since February 2019 as they...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoEpisode Thirty-Six with Sean Fitzpatrick
For episode 36 we have a full house of columnists (Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett) joining host Ollie Little,...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoWasps administration confirmed as players made redundant
Wasps‘ widely-expected administration has now been confirmed and their players made redundant. A statement read: “Wasps Holdings Limited (the “Company”) was...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoSlade out, Murley in, as Jones names Autumn squad
Uncapped Cadan Murley has been included in England‘s Autumn Nations series squad while Henry Slade misses out. Slade, 29, has 48...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years ago‘Nuclear’ option on the table in financial crisis – Sweeney
RFU chief Bill Sweeney has said the 'nuclear' option of central contracts is on the table as English rugby wrestles with...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoReffell shines as Tigers roar at the Stoop
Harlequins…….19pts Tries: Murley 68, 79; Care 80+2 Conversions: Smith 69, 80+3 Leicester Tigers..27pts Tries: Reffell 8, 53; Montoya 33, Watson 76...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoI wrote off World Cup selection after injury – MacDonald
Claudia MacDonald revealed she had “written off” her chances of playing at the World Cup after turning down neck surgery on...
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Schools / Universities
/ 4 years agoSt. Joseph’s Festival Preview: Winter aims for the top as high-stakes festival gets underway
The famous St. Joseph’s College National Schools Rugby Festival gets underway tomorrow, and the hosts’ coach Rowland Winter has high hopes...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoWorcester will appeal against suspension and relegation due to pandemic
Worcester Warriors will appeal against their suspension and relegation on a “no fault insolvency” basis, citing the pandemic as causing their...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Five with Rocky Clark and Claudia MacDonald
Pushed back a year due to the pandemic, the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 is finally underway. The Red Roses put...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoWasps heading for administration and suspended from the Premiership
Wasps are set to enter administration "in the coming days" after there has proved to be "insufficient time to find a...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoSuper Saints show off cup credentials
Premiership Cup By NICK POWELL Northampton...49pts Tries: Sylvester 10, Scott-Young 14, Collins 18, 40; Hendy 25, Lockett 32, James 53 Conversions: Grayson 10, 15,...
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Letters
/ 4 years agoBath way out a crumb of comfort
I was glad to see some of Worcester‘s players signing for Bath this week – albeit on short term injury cover...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoAshley weighing-up move to buy Wasps
By Nick Powell, Digital Editor Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is considering buying Wasps as the club continue to look...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoTuipulotu skippers strong All Blacks XV
Auckland and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the inaugural All Blacks XV squad selected for two matches against Ireland A...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoSkosan winner leaves 14-man Wasps heartbroken
Wasps…………………..36 Tries: Willis 11, Odogwu 19, Oghre 54, Atkinson 57 Conversions: Umaga 12, 55 Penalties: Umaga 22, 25, 65 Northampton Saints….40...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoPositivity the key to Sale success – Carpenter
Joe Carpenter revealed he was euphoric to score the winner against Exeter last weekend, speaking on The Rugby Paper Podcast. It...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 4 years agoIn this Sunday’s Rugby Paper: Alphonsi, Worcester, and Red Roses opener
It’s been a dark and painful week not just for Worcester Warriors fans, but for English Rugby in general, as part...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoLeon MacDonald announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach
Leon MacDonald has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will guide the team on a two-match...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 4 years agoDow back on bench as Kebaya gets start for England opener
Abby Dow is likely to make her return from injury off the bench, as 20-year-old flanker Sadia Kebaya gets a start...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoWarriors suspended for season and relegated
Worcester Warriors’ seven-year stay in England‘s top-flight has been brought to an abrupt conclusion after their suspension from this season’s Premiership,...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Four with Joe Carpenter
Sale Sharks‘ match-winning debutant from last weekend is our podcast guest for Episode 34, with Host Ollie Little and The Rugby...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoBristol and Exeter change seven each for Friday night Westcountry clash
Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs have each made seven changes to their starting teams as they both look to bounce back...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoSaints thump Sarries to re-ignite Prem Cup hopes
Northampton……….58 Tries: Matavesi 3, Sleightholme 6, 40+1; Skosan 16, 42, 48; Pollock 24, 71; Hinkley 75 Conversions: Grayson 7, 40+2, 43, 49, 72,...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoWasps may be forced out of CBS Arena
Wasps‘ stay in the CBS Arena may be nearing its end as a result of the club entering administration. Although Wasps...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoWorcester players and staff set for contract termination
All Worcester Warriors players and staff are set to have their contracts terminated after part of the club was wound up...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoWorcester Warriors latest: Loans, cancellations, website inactive and training ‘risks’
In less than a day and half, this week has already produced more drama and chaos at Sixways as their administration...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoClinical Quins hold on to edge battling Saints
Harlequins……………35 Tries: Musk 4, 49; Anwanyu 7, Northmore 25, Murley 64 Conversions: Smith 5, 8, 26, 50, 65 Northampton……….29 Tries: Ludlam...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Three with Mark Evans
Some very sad and alarming news this week as Worcester Warriors went into administration amidst a financial crisis in the Gallagher...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoFaletau back as Cardiff change seven for Lions
Taulupe Faletau is one of seven Cardiff players to come in as they face the Emirates Lions at the Arms Park....
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoArgentine duo in for Falcons as they seek first win
Argentina centres Matias Moroni and Matias Orlando have both been drafted straight into Newcastle‘s starting line-up as they chase a first...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoPremiership Cup Wednesday round-up: Quins cling on to keep hopes alive
Harlequins kept their qualification hopes alive with a pulsating win against Saracens, after another night of absorbing Premiership Cup action. Despite...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 4 years agoEngland women set for standalone match at Twickenham against France
England‘s women will play their first ever standalone match at Twickenham next year against France in the Six Nations. The Red...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTigers outmuscle Wasps with fightback in Prem Cup
Leicester……….38pts Tries: Jansen 23, Ilione 34, Saumaki 57, Edwards 70, Vanes 75 Conversions: Walsh 24, 35, 58; Meredith 71, 76 Penalties: Walsh 50...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoWorcester Warriors in administration and suspended from all English competitions
Worcester Warriors have been placed into administration and both their teams have been suspended from all RFU competitions after they failed...
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Top 14
/ 4 years agoLancaster’s Racing switch confirmed
Stuart Lancaster‘s move to Racing 92 at the end of the season has been confirmed today by current club Leinster. The...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoMarchant misses out as Jones makes changes for Autumn Internationals
Joe Marchant was among the missing names from England‘s training squad as Eddie Jones tinkered with his squad for England’s Autumn...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoRemoving re-sets is not the answer
Colin Boag During last weekend’s emotional game between Worcester and Exeter, Austin Healey suggested a Law change whereby the team that...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoDyer ends long wait with superb winner
Dragons…………….23pts Tries: Dyer 72 Penalties: Hanrahan 10, 16, 23, 27, 35, 80+1 Munster ………..17pts Tries: Archer 37, Healy 40 Conversions: Healy 38, 40+1 Penalties: Healy 3...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTshiunza the hero as Chiefs win a thriller
Exeter Chiefs…………..43 Tries: Williams 4, Townsend 10, Skinner 38 Tshiunza 22, 80+2; Schickerling 67 Conversions: Simmonds 4, 11, 23, 39, 68 Penalties: Simmonds 7...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 4 years agoIn Sunday’s Rugby Paper
It’s a huge weekend of rugby, as the Rugby Championship reaches its conclusion, and there are some big games in the...
Autumn Internationals
Wales 28-21 Japan: Lightning Louis Rees-Zammit left with little in support
Autumn Internationals
England captain Maro Itoje urges his side to win back the fans ahead of Australia clash
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
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