Nick Powell
News By Nick Powell
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 years ago‘University of Worcester Warriors’ announced as new club name for 2022/23 season
Worcester Warriors Women have become the third club in the Allianz Premier 15s to form a partnership with a university, with...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 years agoIRFU follows RFU into ban on transgender women
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) have become the latest governing body to ban transgender women from playing women’s rugby at...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 years agoDMP Durham Sharks’ Crowdfunder passes halfway mark
Darlington Mowden Park Durham Sharks’ (DMP Sharks) Crowdfunder has passed 50% of its target, as their bid to stay in the...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoRugby is getting rougher by the day – a closer look at common injuries and risks
Rugby has never been a sport for the faint of heart – neither for players nor for spectators. When you’re getting...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoParticipation In Elite Adult Rugby May Present Risks of Head Injuries
For many, rugby is the best sport in the world owing to its strategic nature, fast pace, team play, and diverse...
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Features
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Six with James Horwill
For the first time ever on The Rugby Paper Podcast, a full house! Host Oliver Little is joined by columnists Nick...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoSouth Africa make five changes for second match against All Blacks
South Africa have changed a third of their starting team for this Saturday’s second match up against New Zealand, as they...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoCharlie Matthews returns to increase Quins’ lock options
Harlequins have looked to a former player to fill in one of their gaps at second row, as Charlie Matthews returns...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Championship Previews: Round One
So often these days sporting competitions are given a tag of the ‘most unpredictable in living memory’, but it really seems...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoTop Rugby Betting Websites for Easy Withdrawal of Winnings
Rugby is one of the major sports in the world and it is played almost in all the major parts of...
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Features
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Four with Mick Quinn
Episode 24 of The Rugby Paper Podcast welcomes former Ireland fly-half Mick Quinn, basking in the success of his team’s historic...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper’s Rugby Stadium World Cup
Following Sunday’s twitter poll that saw 2,081 people vote for their favourite Premiership stadium, the Rugby Paper will this week conduct...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoLes Kiss praises Arundell after storming summer
London Irish Head Coach Les Kiss was full of admiration for winger Henry Arundell after he announced himself in world rugby...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland, Wales and Scotland abandon individual 7s teams
England, Wales and Scotland‘s 7s teams have decided to play as Great Britain throughout the World 7s series, abandoning their individual...
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Features
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Three with Alastair Hignell
Points of discussion are in abundance in your next edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast after a fitting finale to the...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoPlay it safe – learn about the most common injuries in rugby
Rugby is, without a doubt, one of the most popular sports in the world. To be more precise, it ranks ninth...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoMost common rugby injuries – how are they treated and what is the athlete’s prognosis
Rugby is a fantastic sport. It provides an intensive workout, helps you become more confident and self-disciplined and makes it easier...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoFull Premiership 2022/23 fixtures: Westcountry rivals go toe-to-toe in opening round
Bristol Bears and Bath will raise the curtain of the Premiership for the second time in four seasons as they kick...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDefiant Spain take World Rugby to CAS
The Spanish Rugby Federation (FER) will take their appeal against World Rugby over their ban from the World Cup to the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoChile stun States to spice up World Cup
USA 29-31 Chile (19-14 HT, 51-52 agg) Santiago Videla’s late penalty saw Chile beat The USA in a thrilling second leg...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSummer Tours Week 4 Preview: Deciders for all Home Nations as series’ reach climax
Few could have predicted that all four Home Nations would hit back to win in the manner that they did last...
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Summer Tours
/ 3 years agoZander Fagerson wins 50th cap as Scots ring changes
Tighthead prop Zander Fagerson is set to make his 50th Scotland appearance as the visitors make eight changes for the decisive...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDan and Dillon passed fit as Wales make one change
Wales have made just one change for the second consecutive week after Dan Biggar was passed fit despite a shoulder problem....
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoFrance finish with a flourish against flat Georgia
Georgia U20s 17 (10) Tries: Kuntelia 8, Tsikhistavi 54Conversions: Khutsishvili 9, 55Penalties: Khutsishvili 23 France U20s 44 (17) Tries: Masse 27,...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAki in for Ringrose as Ireland look to make history again
Bundee Aki comes in for the concussed Garry Ringrose as the sole Irish change ahead of their series decider with New...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCare and Chessum come in for England in decider at SCG
Danny Care returns to the England starting line-up and Ollie Chessum makes his first start as England head to the Sydney...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLange treble takes South Africa to title
South Africa 47 (26) Tries: Nel 6, Lange 11, 27, 50, Hartzenberg 22, 56, James 60Conversions: Mngomezulu 8, 13, 23, Koevort...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTwickenham Stadium taking hospitality to the next level for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series
The hospitality sector has seen a seismic change in recent years following changing trends in society and the impact of the...
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Features
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Two with Gareth Chilcott
The Rugby Paper Podcast is back! Following a two-week hiatus at the end of the season, The Rugby Paper Podcast returns...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMore misery for England on Treviso travels as Italy earn famous win
England U20s 31 (19) Tries: Carr-Smith 9, Fletcher 14, Stephens 16, Ilione 49, Lockett 66 Conversions: Harris 11, 16, 68 Italy...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoHow Is Crypto Used In Football?
Introducing Football Now is a brand-new series that explores some of the most pressing topics in the world of football. Though...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoShould You Invest In A Football Club?
The ownership of a football club is traditionally reserved for extremely wealthy individuals; yet, many football fans search out share ownership...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoCristiano Ronaldo Signs an NFT Deal With Crypto Exchange Binance
On Thursday, Binance announced cooperation with Cristiano Ronaldo for the development of non-fungible tokens, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by transaction...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoIreland finish strong as Scotland end winless
Ireland U20s 41 (29) Tries: Hawkshaw 2, Wilson 11, King 14, Prendergast 17, Gibbons 23, Mangan 54, McCarthy 69 Conversions: Prendergast 3, 11,...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoIreland draw Maori series after Wellington win
Ireland continued their extraordinary turnaround on tour in New Zealand as they beat the Maori All Blacks 30-24 to level their...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAix marks the spot for triumphant Namibia
Namibia 36-0 Kenya Namibia secured a spot in a seventh consecutive World Cup and won the 2022 Rugby Africa Cup with...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoThe Best Rugby Games for Rugby Fans
From the start of the match until it ends, rugby fans are on the edge of their seats. This is especially...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoGeorgia stun Italy to bring promotion into focus
Georgia 28-19 Italy Georgia produced an excellent performance to shock Italy and put sharp focus on the prospect of Six Nations...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSummer Tours Week 3 Preview: Home Nations look to bounce back
Last week’s Summer Tests saw the end of two long losing head-to-head runs, a last-gasp victory and a 17-minute period of...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoRugby Teams as Part of Online Casino Promotions
Source: Unsplash Online gambling companies are known for their close collaboration with sports teams. The first ones that come to mind...
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Summer Tours
/ 3 years agoEngland hand out two debuts as Underhill returns
Eddie Jones has handed England debuts to Guy Porter and Tommy Freeman, as Sam Underhill comes in for concussed Tom Curry...
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Summer Tours
/ 3 years agoSpringboks change 14 as Wales bring in Cuthbert
South Africa have changed all-but one of the starting XV who beat Wales last week, with the visitors making just one...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCoventry Stadium set to welcome the Rugby Sevens spirit for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
We might be biased, but here at Birmingham 2022 we firmly feel that rugby is best enjoyed in the sunshine. Get...
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Summer Tours
/ 3 years agoCurry tour over after concussion blow
Tom Curry is heading home from Australia due to a concussion sustained in England‘s first test defeat in Perth. Curry suffered...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSummer Tours Week 2 Preview: All top tier teams in action for huge weekend
If last week was the warm up, then this one is undoubtedly the grand opening to proceedings as all Six Nations,...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoRugby world cup vs Cricket world cup – which event is the biggest?
While football is by far the world’s greatest sport, it must be said that rugby and cricket are two sports that...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCrosbie handed maiden start as Watson misses out on first test for Argentina
Edinburgh‘s Luke Crosbie will make his first start for Scotland in the first test against Argentina on Saturday evening. Crosbie, 25,...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years ago‘Proven’ Reffell makes first Wales start in tour opener
Wayne Pivac praised the form of debut starter Tommy Reffell as he named his squad for the first test of their...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoFolau makes return to international rugby with Tonga debut
Israel Folau will make his first start in international rugby since 2019 as he seals his switch to Tonga with a...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago33-year-old Neville makes Australian debut
33-year-old Australian second row Caderyn Neville will make his debut against England this Saturday, as the Wallabies named their team for...
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