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/ 3 years agoNo happy return for Gatland as Ireland blow Wales away
By ROGER PANTING There was no fairytale return for Wales head coach Warren Gatland as his side were blown away by...
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/ 3 years agoBracken: Six Nations battle is wide open
By GARY FITZGERALD Kyran Bracken feels the battle for the Northern Hemisphere crown is “wide open” this year and says England...
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/ 3 years agoWRU now considering lowering tackle height
The WRU is considering introducing a restriction on the height of the tackle allowed in the community game in Wales. A...
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/ 3 years agoSale, Worcester given Premier 15s reprieve
SALE Sharks and Worcester Warriors have been given conditional offers to join the women’s Premier 15s next season. Both were omitted...
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/ 3 years agoBurnell has big boots to fill in Jersey
PROMISING young flyhalf Ben Burnell has become the newest member of Jersey Reds’ squad as he joins the Championship side from...
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/ 3 years agoBratton glad to be a Knight
DONCASTER Knights have signed tighthead prop Bobby Bratton for the remainder of the season. Bratton, 24, joins Doncaster from Scottish Super6...
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/ 3 years agoCoventry swoop for Wilson
CHAMPIONSHIP side Coventry have signed former Worcester Warriors full-back Tobi Wilson with immediate effect. The 19-year-old was made redundant last year...
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/ 3 years agoGive Bill a break – he’s the best man for the job
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I really cannot understand why so many people within our game seem...
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/ 3 years agoLeicester bring Brown out of the wilderness
NEWS EXTRA LEICESTER have signed former England full-back Mike Brown on a shortterm deal, initially as cover during the Six Nations....
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/ 3 years agoCokanasiga commits long-term at The Rec
NEWS EXTRA JOE Cokanasiga has signing a long-term contract to stay at Bath. Cokanasiga, 25, who has 14 England caps, joins...
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/ 3 years agoLewies available for Harlequins ‘Big Match’
NEWS EXTRA HARLEQUINS lock and club captain Stephan Lewies has received a two-week ban for his red card in last weekend’s...
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/ 3 years agoHodge extends his stay at Sandy Park
NEWS EXTRA EXETER Chiefs full-back Josh Hodge has signed a new long-term contract with the Premiership club. The 22-year-old has scored...
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/ 3 years agoItaly great Parisse to call time this summer
NEWS EXTRA FORMER Italy captain Sergio Parisse will retire at the end of the season. The 39-year-old previously announced he would...
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/ 3 years agoGiteau: I’ve milked the contracts dry
NEWS EXTRA MATT Giteau, 40, has announced his retirement, saying he’s “milked this game and the contracts dry” having played in...
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/ 3 years agoRugby School launches 200th celebration
SCHOOLS RUGBY RUGBY School will begin celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the creation of the game by launching The Global...
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/ 3 years agoHundreds gather to pay their respects to Eddie
A MEMORIAL service for the former Wales captain and broadcaster Eddie Butler took place on Thursday. The commentator died in his...
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/ 3 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, February 5, 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading......
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/ 3 years agoRae proud he’s building a team for the future
By BEN JAYCOCK COVENTRY born and bred Alex Rae is flourishing in his first full season in charge of his boyhood...
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/ 3 years agoContract talks get green light
THE four Welsh regions have been given the goahead to begin contract talks with players. Acting WRU chief executive Nigel Walker...
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/ 3 years agoPanel chair announced for WRU sexism probe
DAME Anne Rafferty has been appointed as chair of an independent review panel that will report on organisational culture and behaviour...
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/ 3 years agoIn this Sunday’s The Rugby Paper (05/02/23)
The Six Nations is back! With both matches on Saturday we will have reports, reaction, player ratings and analysis from England...
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/ 3 years agoBorthwick and Itoje back hard working returnees
Steve Borthwick and Maro Itoje have praised the resilience of the players in the current England team who have fought to...
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/ 3 years agoPodcast Predictions League: Week 1
The Rugby Paper Podcast predictions league is back! Just like round one last year, guest Jeremy Guscott, columnists Brendan Gallagher, Chris...
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/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: S2 Ep4 – Six Nations season preview with Jerry Guscott
As the guys bring up episode 50, fair to say they do it in the right way! The gang is back...
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/ 3 years ago‘We want the crowd behind us’
By ADAM HATHAWAY Sam Simmonds has vowed to put the smiles back on the faces of the Twickenham faithful after England’s...
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/ 3 years agoLaunchbury: I won’t ever lose the desire to play for England
By BEN JAYCOCK Ambitious: Joe Launchbury in action for Wasps PICTURES: Getty Images Harlequins-bound lock Joe Launchbury claims the desire to...
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/ 3 years agoBRITISH RUGBY RESULTS AND FIXTURES
... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our...
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/ 3 years agoDeadeye Williams is winner of the day
Division One round-up By ROB COLE WING Elis Lewis and full-back Ryan Williams were the toast of Ammanford after they steered...
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/ 3 years agoForthcoming fixtures
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/ 3 years agoDay calls for common-sense in new tackle laws
General secretary of the Rugby Players Association (RPA) Christian Day has called for a common-sense approach regarding the officiating of community...
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/ 3 years agoWard: Collaboration key to Bristol progression
Bristol Bears Women’s head coach Dave Ward has spoken highly of the collaboration between teams and coaches across the club, as...
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/ 3 years agoTackle law petition approaches 75,000 as pressure on RFU continues to grow
The RFU is being urged to provide more details on the “strong” scientific evidence that has compelled them to make sweeping...
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/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: S2 Ep3 – The Rugby Players Association on player welfare, waist-high tackles and more
In this week’s instalment of The Rugby Paper Podcast, host Ollie Little and columnist Brendan Gallagher are joined by recently-elected General...
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/ 3 years agoAll change! It’s time to work, says Borthwick
By ADAM HATHAWAY Steve Borthwick has slapped a travel ban on his squad ahead of the Six Nations and declared it...
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/ 3 years agoWales in danger of losing 15 stars
By PETER JACKSON Wales are in danger of losing as many as 15 international players to English, French or Japanese clubs...
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/ 3 years agoRFU pledges clarity on new tackle laws
By SAM JACKSON The RFU says it will soon provide more clarity on its controversial decision to reduce tackle height in...
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/ 3 years agoI don’t expect to hear from Eddie, says Salakaia-Loto
Eagar: Salakaia-Loto in action for Northampton Lukhan Salakai-Loto admitted he was shocked when Australia announced Eddie Jones was returning as head...
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/ 3 years ago…but was it best of the game?
THERE are some contrarian souls who will tell you that Gareth Edwards’ historic touchdown wasn’t even the best try scored at...
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/ 3 years agoBeale facing rape charge
■ By TRP REPORTER WALLABY utility back Kurtley Beale has reportedly been charged over an allegation he sexually assaulted a woman...
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/ 3 years agoThree-week ban for Obatoyinbo high tackle
NEWCASTLE Falcons full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo has been given a three-week ban for a high tackle. Obatoyinbo was sent off for the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoThe French connection that will aid Borthwick
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME So I was wrong, I admit it. Joe Marler didn’t have his...
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/ 3 years agoEwers’ move to Ulster from Exeter confirmed
NEWS EXTRA DAVE Ewers’ move to Ulster at the end of the season was confirmed this week, as revealed last week...
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/ 3 years agoMore former Wasps secure their futures
NEWS EXTRA HARLEQUINS have signed Will Porter for next season. The former Wasps scrumhalf, 24, has recently been on a shortterm...
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/ 3 years agoBotha leaves Ampthill to join Ford’s Belgium
NEWS EXTRA BELGIUM have appointed Mike Ford as head coach, with Mouritz Botha joining as forwards and lineout coach. Former England...
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/ 3 years agoWorcester women to split from men’s side
NEWS EXTRA WORCESTER Warriors women are set to officially separate from the men’s team after acquiring independent funding that would cover...
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/ 3 years agoBristol deducted points for selecting Stooke
NEWS EXTRA BRISTOL have been deducted five points and handed a suspended €10,000 fine by EPCR for selecting an ineligible player...
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/ 3 years agoScotland full-back McLean suspended
NEWS EXTRA GLASGOW Warriors have suspended Scotland full-back Rufus McLean after he pleaded guilty to domestic abuse charges. McLean, 22, who...
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/ 3 years agoStudents get their England chance
BUCS RUGBY By ELISE HAMERSLEY The top flight of English university rugby is once again represented well in this year’s England...
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/ 3 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, January 22, 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, JANUARY 22...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 3 years agoIn this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (22/01/23)
After a week where Eddie Jones was named Australia boss and England named their Six Nations squad, and with an exciting...
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