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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoSale set to confirm the exit of Bok duo
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Off: Faf De Klerk SALE Sharks will this week confirm that big-name Springbok stars...
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Features
/ 4 years agoISAAC SHAW
YOUNG GUNS EALING FULL-BACK After being dropped by Saracens, 18-year-old Isaac Shaw describes Ealing Trailfinders as a ‘lifeline’ and after training...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoRadradra could be off to reduce Bears wage bill
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SEMI Radradra could be the next player to leave Bristol in a fire sale...
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Features
/ 4 years agoTime we all got with the program on head shots
COLIN BOAG There was an incident in a recent Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Western Force that illustrates...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoIrish drop out of the Watson race
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LONDON Irish appear to be out of the race to land Anthony Watson leaving...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoChiefs opt for more Bok beef
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Powerful: Van Heerden EXETER Chiefs are poised to make their second signing from South...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoTyro Falcons No.10 signs for Wasps
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER WASPS last week completed a move for Newcastle fly-half Will Haydon-Wood. Haydon-Wood, 21, has...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRugby is crying out for global database
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER So here we go again, I did warn...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoToby Flood asks England fans to give Marcus Smith space to develop game ahead of World Cup
Toby Flood feels that England supporters need to give Marcus Smith some space to develop his game his game ahead of...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Nine with Toby Flood
The Rugby Paper Podcast returns for another great episode with special guest Toby Flood. The former England fly half is joined...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoFalcons have their eye on Pirate Parata
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler NEWCASTLE Falcons boss Dean Richards is in the market for...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoLam likes Hartpury fly-half Williams
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER BRISTOL boss Pat Lam is looking to tie up a deal for Hartpury fly-half James...
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Features
/ 4 years agoI still have unfinished business at Falcons
MY LIFE IN RUGBY MARK WILSON THE FORMER ENGLAND, NEWCASTLE AND SALE BACK ROW Dream come true: Wilson celebrates beating New...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoTigers join hunt for Watson to replace Nadolo
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LEICESTER Tigers have spoken to England winger Anthony Watson about a potential switch to Welford...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe genius of Italy’s tyro sensation Capuozzo
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures:...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoExiles line up move for Saint Api
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER NORTHAMPTON lock Api Ratuniyarawa, right, is ready to play on next season despite turning 36...
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Features
/ 4 years agoTOMMY MATHEWS
YOUNG GUNS HARTPURY FLY-HALF Former England U20s playmaker Tommy Mathews is eager for more top-flight action after getting a taste this...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoNgatai on wanted list at Wasps
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Moving: Charlie Ngatai WASPS are interested in Lyon inside centre Charlie Ngatai who will leave...
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Features
/ 4 years agoUnderdogs had their day …but it changes nothing
COLIN BOAG For those of us who believe that Italy should be dropped from the Six Nations, last week’s result was...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoSeibold linked with Rhinos job
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER BOOKIES are quoting England defence coach Anthony Seibold at 6/1 to be the next boss...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCult hero ‘Dick’ was first Italian to star at Grenoble
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER The rise and rise of Ange Capuozzo at...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoDark Blues armed with American firepower
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A YANK at Oxford is not an unknown phenomenon rugby wise but the Dark Blues have gone...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Eight with David Flatman
Former Bath, Saracens and England prop David Flatman joins host Oliver Little and The Rugby Paper columnists Brendan Gallagher and Nick...
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Features
/ 4 years agoMIKEY SUMMERFIELD
YOUNG GUNS LONDON IRISH PROP Mikey Summerfield is living his childhood dream of playing for his boyhood club London Irish and...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoDiamond keen to lure Curtis south
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER STEVE Diamond could return to Sale as he looks to strengthen his Worcester squad...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoIreland’s Lion king Sean set to call time
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER IRELAND and Lions flanker Sean O’Brien is likely to call time on his career...
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Iconic Pictures
/ 4 years agoBiggest names in British sport compare notes
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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Features
/ 4 years agoSick and tired of orange card fever
COLIN BOAG Deserved his marching orders: Charlie Ewels sees red against Ireland PICTURE: Getty Image When Charlie Ewels was redcarded after...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoProD2 come calling for Bears ace Leiua
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER BRISTOL Bears could lose Samoan centre Alapati Leiua to ambitious ProD2 outfit RC Vannes...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoLeones licked wounds and came back fighting
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IF at first you don’t succeed... roll up...
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Features
/ 4 years agoHookers are the leading lights despite law change
PAUL REES TALKS TO KEY PLAYERS AND COACHES AS TO WHY TRY-SCORING HOOKERS ARE IN ASCENDANCE The number 2s are turning...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoSharks tyro stars look set to stay for long term
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER France-bound: Nathan Hughes ■ CLERMONT Auvergne have agreed to a deal with former England...
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Features
/ 4 years ago1st XV Forwards Coach
Rochford Hundred RFC are looking to add a forwards coach to their National League squad for the 2022-23 season. You must...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoCips may extend stay at The Rec
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER BATH have opened talks about a new deal with Danny Cipriani for another season...
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Features
/ 4 years agoTime to pass on the Kingsholm clippers
MY LIFE IN RUGBY FORMER ENGLAND, GLOUCESTER AND MOSELEY WINGER CHARLIE SHARPLES I REMEMBER being chuffed to bits that I got...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoAussie franchises chasing Nadolo
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LEICESTER Tigers winger Nemani Nadolo has been linked with Rugby Super outfits New South...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS
Sarah Rendell takes a weekly look at some important women players LANA SKELDON THIS WEEK... WORCESTER HOOKER LAST month Worcester and...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Seven with Scotland and Lions legend Gavin Hastings
Gavin Hastings joins host Oliver Little and regular The Rugby Paper columnists Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain on Episode Seven of The Rugby...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoBears face a fight to keep hold of Frisch
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER BRISTOL are locked in a battle to keep hold of highly-rated inside centre Antoine...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoRyan set to extend stay at Dragons
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER DEAN Ryan is in advanced talks with the Dragons about extending his contract, which...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoHammersley yet to commit on Sale deal
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER SALE Sharks could be in the market for a new full-back this summer with...
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Features
/ 4 years agoTurn clock back to 1977 and safeguard players
COLIN BOAG We keep being told that player welfare is paramount, and alongside that we know that former players have developed...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoFiji giant Nadolo keen for return to Super Rugby
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Homeward bound? Nemani Nadolo PREMIERSHIP are facing the prospect of losing Fijian superstar winger...
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Features
/ 4 years agoGalthie looks and acts the part as Brains behind French renaissance
NICK CAIN CHARTS THE KEY CHANGES FABIEN GALTHIE HAS MADE SINCE TAKING CHARGE OF FRANCE FABIEN Galthie’s transformation of France’s fortunes...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoRoko finalises switch to France
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER FORMER England winger Semesa Rokoduguni has been in France this week tying up loose...
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Features
/ 4 years agoLes Bleus will become even stronger when Ollivon’s back
Leads by example: Injured skipper Charles Ollivon IF a register was required of just how much true strength-indepth Fabien Galthie has...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoStade put Warrior Kyle on wanted list
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER STADE Francais are close to securing a deal to buy Worcester second row Kyle...
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Features
/ 4 years agoAndre offered me a route back from sea
MY LIFE IN RUGBY CARL KIRWAN THE NOTTINGHAM FLANKER, FORMERLY OF ROTHERHAM, LONDON WELSH, WORCESTER & CHINNOR Mixing it with the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoChamp star in national spotlight
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER FORMER Rotherham, Plymouth and Esher forward James Waterhouse has found himself in the national...
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Features
/ 4 years agoRainbow warrior Pienaar central to Boks success
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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