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/ 3 years agoScotland begin comeback trail with impressive Tonga win
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Scotland……………………………….45 Tries: Turner 5, van der Merwe 26, Steyn 30, Darge 40+2, Horne 54, Kinghorn 68,...
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/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 24/09/23
One of the most widely anticipated World Cup pool matches in history takes place this Saturday, and you can find all...
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/ 3 years agoBoffelli puts Pumas back on track in scrappy Samoa win
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Argentina…………………………………………..19 Tries: Boffelli 9 Conversions: Boffelli 10 Penalties: Boffelli 25, 34 54; Sanchez 80 Samoa………………………………………………..10 Tries:...
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/ 3 years agoFarrell returns with Smith at full-back as England face Chile
Captain Owen Farrell will make his return from suspension at fly-half with Marcus Smith starting at full-back as England face Chile....
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/ 3 years agoChampions Chiefs head to Sixways, a London Derby, and new teams make bow
The Allianz Cup will get underway this weekend as Exeter Chiefs kick-off their title defence against Worcester Warriors at Sixways Stadium...
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/ 3 years agoItaly stay on knockout track with inspired fightback against Uruguay
By Nick Powell, Online Editor at Stade de Nice Italy…………………………….38 Tries: Pani 7, Lamaro 46, Ioane 52, Cannone 56, Brex 61...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 3, Episode 9: RWC Round 2 review and Round 3 preview with James Hook
Two weeks down and we can’t wait for the next six! A polarising England performance and a historic win for Fiji...
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/ 3 years agoEngland grab late bonus point in Japan win
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor at Stade de Nice England………………………………34 Tries: Ludlam 24, Lawes 56, Steward 66, Marchant 80+1 Conversions: Ford...
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/ 3 years agoPlayer ratings from England’s win against Japan
By Nick Powell, Online Editor at Stade de Nice England found their form in the last 25 minutes to beat Japan...
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/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 17/09/23
Last weekend saw a thrilling start to the Rugby World Cup, and you can find all the action from the latest...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoFavorites of Top Try Scorer for the Rugby World Cup 2023
The 2023 Rugby World Cup was a highly anticipated event for fans all over the world during the days that preceded...
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/ 3 years agoEducation key to concussion safety – Popham
By Matthew Luddington Former Wales international Alex Popham believes players and coaches must be educated on the risks of brain injuries...
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/ 3 years agoHalliday: ‘Special’ Ford should remain at fly-half over Farrell
By Matthew Luddington Simon Halliday has commended George Ford‘s outstanding performance against Argentina, describing it as “pretty special.” He also expressed...
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/ 3 years agoFrance overcome impressive Uruguay for second World Cup win
By Nick Powell, Online Editor France………………..27 Tries: Hastoy 11, Mauvaka 55, Bielle-Biarrey 73 Conversions: Jaminet 13, 56, 74, 77 Penalties: Jaminet...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoLake skippers much-changed Wales for Portugal
Dewi Lake has replaced Jac Morgan as captain among 13 changes Wales have made for their second Rugby World Cup match...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoCoventry boss Rae reacts to landmark Saracens win
By Paul Smith In the week after Coventry Rugby pulled off a landmark 28-14 win over English champions Saracens the scale...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 3, Episode 8: Rugby World Cup opening round review with Scott Hastings
France light up Paris. George Ford revives England. The battle of Bordeaux. How about that for an opening weekend? Plenty of...
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/ 3 years agoWales hold on for critical win against Fiji
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor Wales…………………………….32 Tries: Adams 7, North 29, Rees-Zammit 48, Dee 66 Conversions: Biggar 30, 49, 67 Penalties:...
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/ 3 years agoSpringbok double blow sinks battling Scots
By Nick Powell, Online Editor at Stade de Marseille South Africa…………………18 Tries: Du Toit 47, Arendse 51 Penalties: Libbok 13, 25...
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/ 3 years agoPlayer Ratings From South Africa’s win against Scotland
Beyond the opening night, there was another blockbuster clash between two of the world’s top five teams to be played this...
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/ 3 years agoJapan off to winning start against spirited debutants Chile
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Japan………………………….42 Tries: Fakatava 8, 41, Naikabula 30, Leitch 53, Nakamura 71, Dearns 79 Conversions: Matsuda 10,...
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/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 10/09/23
And we’re off! The Rugby World Cup finally gets started on Friday, and you can find action from France vs New...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years ago2023 Rugby World Cup Preview and Predictions
The 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday the 8th of September as host nation France takes on the favourites...
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/ 3 years agoWarburton endorses Hytro Blood Flow Restriction
Wales legend Sam Warburton is an ambassador for Hytro Blood Flow Restriction and believes it’s the closest thing to a ‘cheat...
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/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 03/09/23
The Rugby World Cup is just around the corner, and you can find a team-by-team preview of the highly anticipated competition...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoEngland Eased to Sixth Favourite for the World Cup After Warm-Up Woes
It’s almost unheard of in any sporting event that the participant seeded third is the sixth favourite with the bookmakers to...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoSeries 3, Episode 6: Scotland’s World Cup prospects and England crisis deepens with Duncan Hodge
We are just over a week away! England‘s first ever loss to Fiji marked the low point of their World Cup...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoSkills guru Ryles back with Eddie
Eddie Jones has turned to another former member of his England coaching staff to link up with the Wallabies for the...
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/ 3 years agoWebb tests positive for growth hormone
By Ben Jaycock Former Wales international Rhys Webb has tested positive for a growth hormone following an unexpected check by the...
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/ 3 years agoIn The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 27/08/23
It’s the final weekend of World Cup warm-up matches, and you can find coverage from all of Saturday’s games in The...
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/ 3 years agoSpringboks inflict record loss on All Blacks at HQ
By Nick Powell, Online Editor New Zealand…………………….7 Tries: Roigard 71 Conversions: Mo’unga 72 South Africa……………………..35 Tries: Kolisi 18, Arendse 34, Marx...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 3, Episode 5: Argentina’s World Cup prospects and Farrell and Vunipola bans with Marcelo Bosch
Following their respective suspensions, Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup this year as England‘s...
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/ 3 years agoInjured Watson out of World Cup
England winger Anthony Watson has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after sustaining a calf injury in last weekend’s...
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/ 3 years agoWainiqolo: ‘We can’t wait to face England’
Fijian winger Jiuta Wainiqolo says his side are relishing the chance to face England this Saturday and put right some of...
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/ 3 years agoSkipper Lawes makes 100th appearance as May returns
Courtney Lawes will captain the England team against Fiji as he becomes only the fifth English player to reach 100 test...
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/ 3 years agoVunipola out of Argentina with ban
Billy Vunipola has joined Saracens teammate Owen Farrell with a ban that will rule him out of playing against Argentina in...
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/ 3 years agoEngland captain Farrell banned for Argentina and Japan matches at World Cup
Owen Farrell will miss England‘s first two World Cup games after a World Rugby appeal successfully overturned the Independent Judicial Committee...
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/ 3 years agoMorgan and Lake named co-captains as Wales reveal World Cup squad
Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake have been named as co-captains as Wales confirmed their 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup....
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoThe “Luckiest” Six Nations Stadiums for UK Rugby Teams
Luck is often mentioned as an intangible factor that can influence success in sports, alongside skill, strategy, and athletic ability. The...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoContemporary Rivalries Between Rugby Teams And Analyzing Some Of The Greatest Matches Played
On a spring afternoon in 1871, Scotland hosted England and scribbled the game of Rugby into sporting existence. The 4,000 supporters...
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/ 3 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday (20/08/23)
As the summer of warm-up games continues, we’ll have all the action as England travel to Ireland and Wales host South Africa in...
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/ 3 years agoCampese: Union and League are swapping sports
Australian legend David Campese is concerned that rugby union is starting to mimic traditional rugby league and is a poorer sport...
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/ 3 years agoIreland and England name strong teams for crucial warm-up clash
Ireland and England have both named strong sides in what is set to be the best indicator of the progress they...
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/ 3 years agoNew twist in Farrell tackle saga as World Rugby launch appeal
World Rugby have lodged an appeal against Tuesday’s independent judicial committee (IJC) decision to rescind Owen Farrell‘s red card for a...
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/ 3 years agoJones labels press conference ‘worst ever’ in airport rant
Australia coach Eddie Jones criticised the media in a press conference at Sydney Airport before heading off to France for the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoCanterbury unveil purple speed infinite elite pack
Off the back of the launch of the Speed Infinite Elite boot, which at 217 grams, is Canterbury’s lightest rugby boot...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoDerby Rugby legend remembered at charity match this Sunday
A charity rugby match is being held this Sunday in memory of a former player and inspiring coach at Derby Rugby...
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/ 3 years agoSeries 3, Episode 4: Australia’s World Cup prospects and Owen Farrell’s red card with David Campese
The Rugby World Cup 2023 draws ever closer and following another weekend of preparation fixtures, things are hotting up. Eddie Jones...
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/ 3 years agoSuperb Bracken hat-trick gives England another thumping win
England U18s 76-15 Western Province XV U18s Jack Bracken’s second-half hat-trick England continued their free-scoring tour of South Africa as they...
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/ 3 years agoFarrell red card overturned in shock ruling
Owen Farrell‘s red card from Saturday’s win against Wales has been overturned, clearing him to play from the start of the...
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