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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNo moans from players picked
JEFF PROBYN No complaints: Mike Brown playing for England PICTURE: Getty Images I AM surprised that Eddie Jones bothered to try and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoAlun Wyn: We did get rub of the green
Proud: Wayne Pivac WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones admitted his team had the rub of the green in a record win...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLetters to editor: Rich clubs bypass Nat League salary cap thresholds
I COULDN’T agree more with Chris Taylor’s concerns (TRP Feb 21) at the distorting effect on community rugby of the lack...
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/ 5 years agoHalpin gave finger to All Blacks and sidestep to Lomu!
ONE of the great joys of covering Ireland in the mid 90s – and there weren’t many in a non vintage...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHeinz deal confirmed
RUGBY SHORTS WORCESTER confirmed they have signed Gloucester No.9 Willi Heinz for next season as revealed in Blindside last week. To counter-balance...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoHead coach Warren Gatland explores British & Irish Lions base on Jersey
The state of the art facility Gatland has surveyed this week that could suggest the Lions tour will be held in...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTom Curry Signs With Firma Stella
One of English rugby’s top players, Tom Curry has signed a licensing deal with Worcester based, sports memorabilia company Firma Stella....
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 5 years agoJack Nowell on the comeback trail for Exeter after ninth operation
The Chiefs wing is set to return to action for Exeter next month and is not short of achievements he wants...
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/ 5 years agoGeorge North is massively undervalued in Wales says Owens
Hooker Ken Owens delves into George North's standing within the Wales cap ahead of his 100th cap
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/ 5 years agoExclusive: Sam Simmonds working for all round excellence
The European Player of the Year is on track to eclipse Neil Back's Premiership record for tries scored by a forward...
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/ 5 years agoGeorge Martin in line for England debut against Wales in the Six Nations
A surprise selection by England head coach Eddie Jones for the clash in Cardiff
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/ 5 years agoFrance clash with Scotland now cancelled – reports
Two outlets in France say Sunday's Six Nations fixture is off after France had one more player test positive for Covid-19
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/ 5 years agoConfirmed: Northampton Saints sign ex-Clermont back row
Saints sign Beziers back row Karl Wilkins, a former academy teammate of Lewis Ludlam
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English Championship
/ 5 years ago‘I’ve been playing rubbish’ says England No.8 Billy Vunipola
The Saracens star opens up on how fatigue has led to his slump in form in an England shirt this Six...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoNew deal for flanker Jordy Reid at Gloucester
Ex-Ealing back row Reid formalises new terms after moving to Kingsholm last summer
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoEx-Saracens flanker Kelly Brown to leave Glasgow Warriors this month
The specialist ruck coach will return to London after moving to Glasgow last summer with his family
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoConfirmed: Willi Heinz signs for Worcester
As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday by Neil Fissler
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLockdown exit reveal raises prospect of British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’
The British & Irish Lions are seeking an insurance from the UK government as part of their contingency to host the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoOptimism for France-Scotland as FFR announce all-clear
France have recorded no new positive cases on Covid-19 screening results published on Tuesday
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/ 5 years agoBigger squads and more rest days announced for 2023 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby make changes to Rugby World Cup criteria with player welfare in mind
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/ 5 years agoExeter 12-13 Northampton: Simmonds shocked by last minute kick charge
An usual finish the Exeter's clash against Northampton saw Joe Simmonds denied a chance to connect with a late penalty kick
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/ 5 years agoOspreys 10-0 Zebre: Rhys Webb try offers rare highlight in ugly affair
Rhys Webb's hot form for Ospreys fires them past a hapless Zebre at the Liberty Stadium
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/ 5 years agoA dictator? Not me insists England head coach Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones' overlooking of players clearly in form isn't exclusive to his time in charge of England, writes Adam Hathaway
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/ 5 years agoNick Mallett sad to see Italy’s fall but says it’s time for relegation in the Six Nations
After Conor O'Shea said Italy should be allowed time to develop young stars like Stephen Varney and Paolo Garbisi, their former...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNational League caps need stricter policing
I TOTALLY agree with the comments from Martin Hothersall last week but I think we need to look at why playing...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoRelocating the tour to Australia tour will raise £10m for British & Irish Lions
THE Wallabies are prepared to reinforce their British & Irish Lions offer by making the summer tour pay to the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHarlequins 20-19 Wasps: Ice-cool Lagi Tuima completes Quins turnaround
Harlequins held the lead only once during their clash against Premier 15s title rivals Wasps
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWhere’s flair gone?
THE England backline (with the exception of the mis-positioned Elliot Daly) were all in Stuart Lancaster’s doomed 2015 World Cup squad....
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScarlets 41-17 Benetton: Six-try Scarlets gear up for Scottish ‘cup final’
Scarlets head coach Glenn Delaney is looking ahead to next week's clash against Edinburgh after easing past Benetton
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/ 5 years agoDMPS Sharks 0-47 Sale: Sale break away duck as wait goes on for DMP
SALE SHARKS won on their travels for the first time as a member club of the Premier 15s, extending DMP Sharks’...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoFive-year first
I HAVEN’T missed a Rugby Paper for five plus years and seeing the team Eddie Jones picked for the Italy game...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEdinburgh 10-22 Munster: Munster in control to stay top of Conference
Munster cross for three tries at Murrayfield to stay on top of Conference B
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWhy spend if academy system works so well?
Expensive import: Stormers back row Juarno Augustus is set to join Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images IT SEEMS to me that Premiership...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWe don’t sit here and complain about refs says Rob Baxter
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter wouldn't be drawn into criticising the referee after Joe Simmonds' penalty kick was charged...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDragons 29-35 Leinster: Dragons shot down by double yellow
Dragons let slip a half-time lead but give reigning champions Leinster an almighty scare
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGuest: Welsh regions kicking themselves for letting Varney slip net
Wales-born Varney will be seen as one that got away for the four regions, says Gloucester academy coach Alex Guest
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoRugby paying high cost for entertaining
A WEEK in which it has been hard to discern which is the bigger disappointment – a faltering England team or...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBath 16-14 Gloucester: Rhys Priestland holds his nerve to settle feisty derby
Another gut-wrenching defeat for Gloucester to contend with as the Premiership's basement boys
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoExclusive: How the Champions Cup will be drawn
Jon Newcombe reveals how the Last 16 of the Champions Cup will be drawn after an impasse between Premiership and Top...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPhil Vickery calls for greater variety from England against Wales
The World Cup winner questions whether Eddie Jones will move away from his blueprint to fully utilise his England stars
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoRefs must remember they’re not top billing
WHY have they stolen our game? That was the headline of a brilliant article by Willie John McBride. When he and...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPreview: Luatua back as Bears look to plug gaps against Irish
Bristol Bears wing Luke Morahan previews his team's trip to Brentford where they will be without a number of key stars...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoBT Sport favourites to show key Championship games
A source tells TRP how close the Championship is to getting a TV broadcast partner
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNo impact at the top?
CAN someone at the RFU and Premiership Rugby explain how the Covid rules impact relegation but not getting to the playoffs...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDavis: London Irish must make tackles stick to snare the Bears
London Irish are looking to make amends for their heavy loss at Exeter Chiefs, as they face another title challenger in...
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/ 5 years agoWales optimistic Leigh Halfpenny will return for England
Peter Jackson reports on the fitness of Wales' first-choice goalkicker ahead of England's visit to the Principality Stadium
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoExeter Chiefs fight ‘unfair’ RFU proposal to limit imports
The RFU will challenge the Chiefs on their recruitment of players from the US, Canada and Japan in a new policy...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWarm up for 2022
A SLUGGISH start to the Six Nations removes the chances of an England Grand Slam. When looking ahead to 2022 is...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWorcester Warriors Nick David set for future elsewhere in Premiership
The Worcester Warriors academy product is set to move to the capital in the summer
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/ 5 years agoIreland head coach Andy Farrell expects three wins starting with Italy
Brendan Gallagher previews Ireland's trip to Italy in the Six Nations after going winless against Wales and France















