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Features
/ 4 years agoSo why did WRU let Ms Blanc walk away?
SIX months have passed since Amanda Blanc handed a letter of resignation to the Welsh Rugby Union outlining the reasons for...
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/ 4 years agoYOUNG GUNS
MACENZZIE DUNCAN BRISTOL BACK ROWER INSPIRED to play rugby by his grandad, Macenzzie Duncan is hoping to make his Premiership debut...
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/ 4 years agoSmell of fear stifling Premiership growth
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points THE subject of salary caps and their desirability...
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/ 4 years agoBack-to-back Cup triumphs cemented Gosforth’s place as top club in the land
GOSFORTH won their first John Player Cup Final in 1976, and then when the Queen was celebrating her Silver Jubilee 12...
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/ 4 years agoEngland’s Grandmaster ponders his next move
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Seventeen with Peter Winterbottom
Former England and Lions flanker Peter Winterbottom joins host Oliver Little, Nick Cain, and Brendan Gallagher to discuss the ever-growing issue...
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Features
/ 4 years agoEuropean mediocrity is a price worth paying
COLIN BOAG There won’t be any English representation in either of the European finals, and I’m not overly-bothered about that. It...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoExeter enter the race for Wade
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Return: Christian Wade EXETER Chiefs have emerged as surprise contenders in...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoWarriors keen on Nakawara
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER WORCESTER are in the market for a new second row and Fiji star Leone Nakawara –...
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/ 4 years agoEngland look to lure flyer Grace into code switch
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Hot property: St Helens winger Regan Grace ST Helens try-scoring machine Regan Grace is being lined...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoRacing change mind on Eddie
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER RACING 92 are no longer considering a move for England coach Eddie Jones when his contract...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoSharks could be in for a fight to buy AJ Bell
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER SALE Sharks’ bid to buy the AJ Bell Stadium, which has stalled in recent months, could...
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Features
/ 4 years agoGas, power and guts are key
PAUL REES HEARS ENGLAND COACH EDDIE JONES EXPLAIN WHAT HE EXPECTS TO SEE FROM HIS 36-MAN TRAINING SQUAD England’s team in...
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Features
/ 4 years agoChris Ashton: I’m never satisfied, I want a lot more!
Paul Rees talks to Chris Ashton about his insatiable desire to keep scoring tries Chris Ashton is at an age when...
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Features
/ 4 years agoRoko confirms end to 10-year stay at Bath
BATH confirmed winger Semesa Rokoduguni will leave the club at the end of the season after ten years at the club,...
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/ 4 years agoLOUIE HENNESSEY
YOUNG GUNS WALES U18 CENTRE Louie Hennessey has signed a contract with Bath to go alongside his studies at Bath University...
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/ 4 years agoI learned via the school of hard knocks
MY LIFE IN RUGBY IAN KENCH THE FORMER OXFORD UNIVERSITY, LOUGHBOROUGH, SALE, NOTTINGHAM AND ESHER LOCK WHEN Mike Brewer came in...
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/ 4 years agoDavis was England’s original man of steel
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Heavyweight: Mike Davis was a true powerhouse for...
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/ 4 years agoArundell is far more than just a speedster
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER FAIR play to Eddie Jones for getting Henry...
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Features
/ 4 years agoTom Smith, Scotland’s heroic slayer of giants
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Sixteen with Joe Heyes, Darren Heyes and George Heyes
It’s a special family occasion on the latest episode of The Rugby Paper Podcast as host Oliver Little is joined by...
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Features
/ 4 years agoFan prejudices are not always rational
COLIN BOAG Split loyalties: Saracens clash with Gloucester last weekend PICTURE: Getty Images Hate is a word to be avoided, as...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoThomas to state his case for defence
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Gone: Julian Salvi EXETER Chiefs are likely to promote from within to replace defence...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoWillis set for contract talks
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER WASPS are looking to tie down highly-rated England international back row Jack Willis, left,...
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/ 4 years agoGloucester are pack leaders in Mercer chase
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Wanted in West Country: Zach Mercer GLOUCESTER are the early front runners in the...
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/ 4 years agoTV rights could boom after BT Sport merger
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER PREMIERSHIP Rugby could land a massive cash windfall in their next round of television...
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/ 4 years agoAussie RL ace Smith now open to offers
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Winner: Tony Smith TONY Smith, who is leaving his job as head coach of...
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Features
/ 4 years agoMatt Garvey: I preferred the game when it was slower!
PAUL REES speaks to Worcester Warriors lock Matt Garvey about why the time is right to step away from rugby Matt...
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Features
/ 4 years agoNo.9’s clock has changed to ruck time
PAUL REES LOOKS AT THE CHANGING FACE OF SCRUM-HALF PLAY SINCE THE 2019 WORLD CUP Adefining feature of the 2019 World...
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Features
/ 4 years agoNever regret choosing Bath over NFL career
MY LIFE IN RUGBY DAN LYLE THE FORMER US EAGLES, BATH & LEICESTER BACK ROWER I WAS a couple of years...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoThe academy which is envy of the world
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Cardiff Met have rightly been in the spotlight...
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Features
/ 4 years agoIreland end 111 year wait against All Blacks
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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/ 4 years agoOLLIEALLAN
YOUNG GUNS LONDON IRISH SCRUM-HALF London Irish Academy scrum-half Ollie Allan likes to operate on his motto ‘dream big or don’t...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoLosing close games a reason for disappointing Bristol Bears season, says Jake Woolmore
Bristol Bears prop Jake Woolmore has said that the Bristol squad has had an honest discussion about where their Premiership campaign...
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/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Fifteen with Jake Woolmore
Bristol Bears prop Jake Woolmore joins The Rugby Paper Podcast this week to discuss all things Bristol, The Championship, gin, and...
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Features
/ 4 years agoBath surrender nothing to do with no relegation
COLIN BOAG Predictably, last weekend’s abject capitulation by Bath was seen by some zealots as evidence that with no relegation, teams...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoEdwards’ son turns to politics
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Politician: Small-Edwards SHAUN Edwards’ son James Small-Edwards has taken his first steps in politics...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoPhipps in talks with Rockets
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LONDON Irish appear to be in the market for another scrum-half with former Wallaby...
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/ 4 years agoRacing keen to sound out Eddie
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Interest from France: Eddie Jones Mike Prendergasts EDDIE Jones is on the radar of...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoSharks pair set to call time in summer
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SALE Sharks stars Josh Beaumont and Simon Hammersley are set to hang up their...
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/ 4 years agoChiefs decide against Hardwick deal
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER EXETER will not be offering a contract to former Leicester Tigers fly-half Tom Hardwick,...
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Features
/ 4 years agoYoungs beat the odds to become Tigers hero
From an inauspicious start on a windy day in Doncaster, Tom Youngs went on to enjoy a fabulous career as a...
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Features
/ 4 years agoGenge: Tom taught me so much about captaincy
ELLIS Genge admitted it was dislike at first sight when he first met Tom Youngs after joining Leicester from Bristol in...
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/ 4 years agoTries kick penalties into touch
PAUL REES LOOKS AT HOW THE PREMIERSHIP PRODUCT HAS CHANGED OVER THE LAST DECADE When James Grayson kicked a late long-range...
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Features
/ 4 years agoTop eight decided with Welsh regions as also-rans
URC THERE is one full round of matches left, but the race for the play-offs has been run with the top...
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/ 4 years agoCheeky Castaignede lifts Les Bleus’ spirits
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 4 years agoHong Kong triumph built on sand of Bali
MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER ENGLAND SEVENS INTERNATIONAL AND NORTHAMPTON, SALE, TREVISO & CALVISANO CENTRE WHO NOW COACHES ITALY SEVENS...
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/ 4 years agoTop gun Ashton still has so much to give
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER History maker: Chris Ashton dives over to break...
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/ 4 years agoNo Bank Holiday action such a wasted opportunity
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER PERHAPS we are spoilt for choice these days but I was amazed there wasn’t a single professional...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWILSON IJEH
YOUNG GUNS EALING TRAILFINDERS WING After telling himself that he’ll ‘never play rugby again’, Ealing wing Wilson Ijeh wants to become...















