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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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Its family fortunes week as Leicester Tigers‘ James Whitcombe and his father Martin Whitcombe join host Oliver Little to discuss the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoFalcons decide against Brown contract option
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Heading south? Mike Brown MIKE Brown is set to face a decision about his...
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/ 4 years agoBath hit with hamstring injury to lock McNally
RUGBY SHORTS BATH lock Josh McNally, 31, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a “significant” hamstring injury in...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoBath keen on former Griffiths client Niall
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/ 4 years agoQuins centre Lasike heading back to US
RUGBY SHORTS HARLEQUINS centre Paul Lasike, 31, will leave the Premiership club next month for “personal reasons”. The New Zealand-born USA...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoExiles lock Coleman poised to snub Paris
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Features
/ 4 years agoLeicester is my kind of place says Ashton
RUGBY SHORTS CHRIS Ashton is eager to make the most of his time with Premiership leaders Leicester. The 34-year-old joined on...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoChiefs in talks with O’Loughlin
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Guided tour: O’Loughlin EXETER Chiefs are lining up a third Leinster player to join...
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Features
/ 4 years agoExiles bring in Reid to cover midfield
RUGBY SHORTS LONDON Irish have signed fly-half Noel Reid on a short-term deal from French side Agen. The former Leinster and...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoSaints sign Aussie lock star Lukhan
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER NORTHAMPTON have completed a three-year deal to land Australia lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto from Queensland...
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Features
/ 4 years agoChick banned for three weeks, Coleman let off
RUGBY SHORTS NEWCASTLE No.8 Callum Chick has been banned for three weeks after he was sent off against Exeter last Sunday....
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoWarrior Judge set for return to Saracens
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Features
/ 4 years agoEx-England lock Kruis to call time
RUGBY SHORTS FORMER England and Saracens lock George Kruis is to retire after completing the season with Japanese side Saitama Wild...
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/ 4 years agoZero proof that no drop zone has damaged Prem
COLIN BOAG R elegation continues to be a hugely polarising issue for English rugby, and prejudice seems to trump common sense...
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/ 4 years agoAcid test awaits to see if Eddie’s still up to the job
NICK CAIN HIGHLIGHTS THE KEY AREAS ENGLAND MUST IMPROVE TO CLOSE GAP ON IRELAND AND FRANCE BY the time England have...
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/ 4 years agoWOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS
Sarah Rendell takes a weekly look at some important women players TIANA GORDON THIS WEEK... DMP DURHAM FLANKER DMP Sharks are...
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/ 4 years agoIWAN SHENTON
YOUNG GUNS CARDIFF MET NO.8 Cardiff Met captain Iwan Shenton is enjoying a fine campaign in his final year at university...
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/ 4 years agoProud I could play my part in green to unite people
MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, IRELAND AND OXFORD UNIVERSITY FULL-BACK HUGO MACNEILL EVEN though I played...
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Features
/ 4 years agoIcon Rees pays price for leading resistance
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 agoShining a light on the lives of King’s legends
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Four with special guest Michael Owen
This week, host Oliver Little and regular The Rugby Paper columnists Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher are joined by former Wales...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoFalcons have eye on Tian
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Wanted: Tian Schoeman NEWCASTLE Falcons are in the market for a new fly-half next...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS
Sarah Rendell takes a weekly look at some important women players HELENA ROWLAND THIS WEEK… LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING AND ENGLAND FLY-HALF Helena...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoDiamond looking to add beef
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER STEVE Diamond is planning a clear out of his forwards as he plans to...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe greatest gathering of Ulster rugby royalty
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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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoBraley’s Saints switch starts domino effect
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER NORTHAMPTON’S move for Italy scrum-half Callum Braley will set off a domino effect of...
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Features
/ 4 years agoFrom Wooden Spoon to beating the Boks!
Brendan Gallagher recalls how England went from their first ever Championship whitewash 50 years ago to beating South Africa at Ellis...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoReds form puts back row White on Bath radar
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Target: Wesley White JAKE White’s son Wesley could be heading to the Premiership next...
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/ 4 years agoWorld Cup qualifiers require TV exposure
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/ 4 years agoNo way Nutty’s adding Park to bankruptcy list!
MY LIFE IN RUGBY BIRKENHEAD PARK HEAD COACH AND FORMER ENGLAND COUNTIES, WATERLOO, LEEDS TYKES, WAKEFIELD AND PERTEMPS BEES PROP MARTIN...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoRadradra wanted in the Far East
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SEMI Radradra has been sounded out about a move to Japan even though he...
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/ 4 years agoSurely it’s time for Italy to hit the road
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER MY little trip down memory lane last week which took in the much missed Flamino Stadium in...
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/ 4 years agoAARON FLORESTEIN
YOUNG GUNS WASPS AND HINCKLEY FLANKER Openside flanker Aaron Florestein is aiming for the very top as he looks to continue...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoEngland face fight to keep Arundell
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Ace: Henry Arundell SCOTLAND are preparing a bid to snatch London Irish full-back Henry...
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Features
/ 4 years agoMoney is only reason to let Boks in 6 Nations
COLIN BOAG The rumour that SouthAfrica will join the Six Nations in 2025 is growing, being presented in some quarters as...
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/ 4 years agoLISTEN NOW: The Rugby Paper Podcast Episode Three with Cadan Murley
This week, Oliver Little is joined by The Rugby Paper’s Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock and exciting Harlequins wing Cadan Murley. With...
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/ 4 years agoEpisode Three of the The Rugby Paper Podcast with special guest Cadan Murley
The Rugby Paper Podcast returns tomorrow (Thursday) for yet another exhilarating episode. This week, host Oliver Little is joined by The...
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Features
/ 4 years agoEngland win but Wales will be capable of exploiting their obvious weaknesses
England comment by David Emery, editor in chief of The Rugby Paper At half time the guy sitting next to me...
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/ 4 years agoProper ‘A’ League needed for youth
COLIN BOAG Whipping boys: Italy fall to France last weekend PICTURE: Getty Images I’m in danger of becoming obsessed with the...
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Dream Team
/ 4 years agoDREAM TEAM
SAM HIDALGO-CLYNE, THE EXETER CHIEFS SCRUM-HALF, PICKS HIS FAVOURITE XV FROM PLAYERS HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Joe Marler –...
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/ 4 years agoSuddenly the wonders of Rome hold perils for Eddie
NICK CAIN ASSESSES THE ANSWERS ENGLAND MUST PROVIDE AGAINST ITALY TODAY IF England stick with the excuse-ridden mindset post- Murrayfield that...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoBurger holds firm for Wasps move
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER WASPS have held off a last-minute bid from the Lions to prevent inside centre...
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Features
/ 4 years agoGhiraldini: Italy need more ball carriers to give momentum
IN THE first four of Leonardo Ghiraldini’s Test appearances against England (2008-2013), Italy managed to get a losing bonus point from...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoBears’ reject Alex on way to Sharks
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SALE Sharks are poised to sign up former England U20 lock Alex Groves who...
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/ 4 years agoCAMERON KING
YOUNG GUNS LONDON SCOTTISH No.8 London Scottish back rower Cameron King has his sights set on the Premiership after starring for...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoRowntree steps up as Munster coach
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER FORMER England forwards coach Graham Rowntree is in line for a promotion with Munster...
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/ 4 years agoWOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoExiles fight for Cracknell, Coleman
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