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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoClash of the Titans: Springboks and All Blacks Face Off in Epic Rugby World Cup 2023 Final Showdown
On October 28th, 2023, the rugby world will stand still as the sport’s two greatest rivals face off in a titanic...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoBest Host Cities for Major Rugby Competitions
The end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup means that the excitement in Paris and France’s other host cities will soon...
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/ 3 years ago24-team World Cup, Nations Cup and global calendar confirmed by World Rugby
World Rugby have announced there will be a new international league competition included in a global calendar from 2026, with a...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoKleyn could never have imagined final with South Africa
Former Ireland player Jean Kleyn has revealed that being involved in a World Cup Final for his native South Africa was...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSeries 3, Episode 14: Nick Easter on the World Cup final and what’s next for England
England so nearly pulled off a shock upset against the Springboks but it was Handré Pollard’s boot that condemned the Red...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoEngland legend Lawes to retire
England veteran Courtney Lawes has announced his retirement from international rugby, bringing to an end a 14-year career. 34-year-old Lawes, who...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoQuins battle past Chiefs for first victory
By EDDIE MCATEER Harlequins… 22pts Tries: Kenningham 10, Lynagh 17, Joseph 35 Conversions: Evans 11, 18 Penalties: Edwards 80 Exeter Chiefs……14pts...
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/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 22/10/23
They’ll be action, reaction and analysis from both this weekend’s Rugby World Cup semi-finals in The Rugby Paper this Sunday. After an...
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/ 3 years agoPremiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Two
While England’s upcoming World Cup semi-final showdown with the Springboks holds a prominent place in the minds of English rugby fans,...
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/ 3 years agoRed Roses ease to win in WXV1 opener against Australia
By Tom Jeffreys England………………………………….42 Tries: Botterman 5, Wyrwas 18, Packer 30, 49; Breach 38, Jones 57 Conversions: Aitchison 6, 18, 31,...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoFrom Wilkinson To Farrell: The Most Iconic Stars Of Rugby Union History
Rugby Union, a sport renowned for its thrilling pace, tactical prowess, and unyielding spirit, has been graced by many exceptional players....
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/ 3 years agoSteward in for one of three England changes for South Africa
Freddie Steward has replaced Marcus Smith in one of three England changes for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa,...
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/ 3 years agoArgentina and New Zealand go largely unchanged for semi-final
Argentina have made just one change to their starting line-up for Friday’s semi-final against New Zealand, who have only made two...
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/ 3 years agoWyrwas set for debut as Red Roses take on Wallaroos
Saracens scrum-half Ella Wyrwas is set to make her first start for the Red Roses in their opening match of the...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 3, Episode 13: The greatest quarter-finals in RWC history and a look to the semis
Wow. Just wow. The Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals certainly did not disappoint, with two all-time great matches in Paris accompanied...
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/ 3 years agoFive semi-final shocks to inspire England and Argentina
The odds of both England and Argentina overcoming their semi-final opponents this weekend to reach the Rugby World Cup Final are...
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/ 3 years agoRaiwalui confirms Fiji departure after World Cup exit
Fiji boss Simon Raiwalui has confirmed he will step down at the end of the year after his side’s Rugby World...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoSouth Africa stun France to set up England rematch
By Nick Powell, Online Editor France………………………………………..28 Tries: Baille 4, 31; Mauvaka 22 Conversions: Ramos 5, 32 Penalties: Ramos 40+1, 54, 73...
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/ 3 years agoEngland hold off Fiji fightback to reach semis
By Nick Powell, Online Editor England…………………………….30 Tries: Tuilagi 14, Marchant 23 Conversions: Farrell 24 Penalties: Farrell 11, 34, 38, 54, 78...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoDefensive dominance gives Sale winning start
By Tom Jeffreys Sale Sharks…………………20 Tries: Roebuck 6, O’Flaherty 12, Caine 38 Cons: R Du Preez 7 Pens: R Du Preez...
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/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 15/10/23
Wales, Ireland and England are all set for huge quarter-finals this weekend, and you can find reports from the games involving...
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/ 3 years agoIreland resist injuries to go unchanged against New Zealand
Ireland have overcome several knocks to name an unchanged XV against New Zealand for potentially the highest octane quarter-final in Rugby...
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/ 3 years agoFarrell at fly-half, Smith full-back for Fiji quarter-final
Captain Owen Farrell will start at fly-half with fellow number 10 Marcus Smith at full-back for England‘s crunch World Cup quarter-final...
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/ 3 years agoBiggar back for Wales as heavyweights return
Wales have brought several heavyweights back into the starting XV as Argentina name a largely unchanged side for their quarter-final clash....
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/ 3 years agoAustralia don’t have a style of rugby – Campese
David Campese admits Australia didn’t deserve to get through to the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup, but does not...
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/ 3 years agoPremiership Rugby 2023/24 weekly previews: Round One
England are not out of the World Cup yet, but the country’s domestic league gets underway this Friday with Bristol Bears...
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/ 3 years agoShades of 2015 in current All Blacks team – Fitzpatrick
All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick sees parallels between the current New Zealand team and their 2015 World Cup winning squad. Despite...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 3, Episode 12: RWC Pool review and QF preview with David Campese
The Rugby World Cup pool stages have come to an end, and what a way to finish! Portugal landed their first...
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/ 3 years agoRyan and Hansen unlikely to feature in Ireland’s quarter-final
Second row James Ryan and winger Mack Hansen are major doubts for Ireland‘s Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand this...
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/ 3 years agoPortugal beat quarter-finalists Fiji to earn first World Cup win in classic
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Fiji……………………………………………23 Tries: Botia 48, Doge 68 Conversions: Lomani 49, 69 Penalties: Lomani 10, 74, 76 Portugal……………………………………24...
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/ 3 years agoTonga end tournament with exciting Romania victory
By Tom Jeffreys Tonga……………………………………………45 Tries: Kata 11, 66; Moala 15, Taumoepeau 22, Vailanu 49, Ahki 62, Taumoefolau 71 Conversions: Havili 13,...
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/ 3 years agoCarreras hat-trick sends Argentina through with entertaining win
By Matthew Luddington Japan…………………………………………..27 Tries: Fakatava 16, Saito 38, Naikabula 65 Conversion: Matsuda 17, 39, 67 Penalties: Matsuda 52 Drop Goals:...
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/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 08/10/23
All four home nations are in match action on Saturday, and you can find reports from England vs Samoa, Wales vs...
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/ 3 years agoParis set for Celtic clash of titans
The rugby world will be transfixed for 80 minutes on Saturday night as world number one team Ireland face Scotland in...
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/ 3 years agoNew Zealand cruise into quarter-finals
By Matthew Luddington New Zealand……………………………………….73 Tries: McKenzie 20, 53; Mo’unga 25, Jordan 33, 65; Roigard 38, Newell 45, Fainga’anuku 49, 68,...
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/ 3 years agoFord-Farrell combination reignited as England face Samoa
Pool D toppers England have named a strong line-up in search of an emphatic win against Samoa to finish off a...
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/ 3 years agoWales eye revenge to top Pool C
Wales are taking no risks in their final pool stage game on Saturday afternoon as they seek to secure top spot...
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/ 3 years agoAll Blacks’ determination pleasing Fitzpatrick
Sean Fitzpatrick was surprised by the manner in which New Zealand dismantled Italy last Friday night, but is confident the All...
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/ 3 years agoRWC final round: Pool-by-pool permutations
Heading into the finale of the pool stages, there are six quarter-final places still up for grabs in the Rugby World...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 3, Episode 11: RWC Round 4 review with Sean Fitzpatrick
There is just one round of the Rugby World Cup pool stage remaining and it all hinges on week five! The...
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/ 3 years agoSouth Africa edge closer to knockout stage with Tonga victory
By Nick Powell, Online Editor South Africa……………………..49 Tries: Reinach 5, Moodie 20, Fourie 32, Kriel 49, Le Roux 58, van Staden...
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/ 3 years agoAustralia overcome Portugal to keep slim hopes alive
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Australia……………………………………34 Tries: Arnold 19, Porecki 21, Bell 26, McReight 47, Koroibete 74 Conversions: Donaldson 20, 21,...
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/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 29/09/23
Wales and England are through to the quarter-finals, but whilst they aren’t playing this weekend there is plenty of critical match...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoIs international rugby more competitive than ever before?
The 2023 Rugby World Cup has been one for the underdogs. Although some minnows have been on the end of resounding...
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/ 3 years agoJapan set up shot at quarters and send England through
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Japan……………………………………………28 Tries: Labuschagne 13, Leitch 32, Himeno 49 Conversions: Matsuda 15, 33 Penalties: Matsuda 28, 56,...
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/ 3 years agoWiese wants to see more from Springboks
Former South Africa second row Kobus Wiese expects the Springboks to stick with Handre Pollard going forward in the World Cup,...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoJersey Reds cease trading as liquidation looms
Jersey Reds have become the fourth club ranked in England‘s top 20 at the start of last season to fold since...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoUruguay roar back to deny Namibia
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor Uruguay………………….36 Tries: Amaya 19, 49, Kessler 28, Arata 54, Basso 66 Conversions: Etcheverry 29, 51, 55,...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSeries 3, Episode 10: RWC Round 3 review with Kobus Wiese
The third weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup was absolutely blockbuster, with South Africa v Ireland living up to the...
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/ 3 years agoClinical Wales power through and leave woeful Wallabies on the brink
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Wales…………………………………….40 Tries: Davies 3, Tompkins 48 Conversions: Biggar 4, Anscombe 49 Penalties: Anscombe 21, 29, 39,...
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