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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoStop the excuses, Saracens cheated plain and simple
COLIN Boag is again trying to make excuses for Saracens. Regarding salary cap breaches he wrote, “Not because they failed on...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNo crowds spells trouble for Lions
WITH no crowds permitted for the forseeable future and Championship clubs saying that without them they cannot return to action, where...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTributes for tragic East Grinstead coach Matt
EAST Grinstead Rugby Club are reeling this weekend at the tragic death of head coach Matt Ratana who was shot on...
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/ 5 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 5 years agoTom gives Tens a go to get fit for Tokyo
By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND Sevens star Tom Mitchell aims to grab a rugby lifeline next month as part of a trailblazing...
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/ 5 years agoStooke: Spencer deserves shot with England
Spencer fan: Elliott Stooke BENSpencer’s astonishing impact for Bath must surely have done enough to earn a proper shot with England,...
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/ 5 years agoFans rule is bizarre says Ross
SALE captain Jono Ross hopes sense prevails and spectators will be allowed back into rugby grounds before too long. Last weekend’s...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWasps aim to crash the Robshaw party
By NEALE HARVEY WASPS supremo Lee Blackett has called for a huge physical effort at Harlequins tomorrow to lay the ground...
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/ 5 years agoStick with Undercurry and Billy says Moody
By ADAM ELLIS Impressed: Lewis Moody FORMER England captain Lewis Moody believes Eddie Jones should stick with his tried and tested...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 5 years agoBritish & Irish Lions 2021 kit sponsor Vodafone pay up far beyond 1997 tour’s level
Jack Zorab talks to the man who brokered Scottish Provident getting on the centre of the Lions jersey on the tour...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoLucock: Newcastle were the best team I’ve seen come down to the Championship
Jon Newcombe catches up with the new Newcastle Falcons signing who missed much of last season with a knee injury
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoFive young English players primed to break out in 2021
Already on England's radar after coming through the Under-20 programme
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoTEAMS: McCall sticks by the Saracens who overcame Leinster
Full teams for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals this weekend
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNew Ospreys coach Brock James sees a lot of potential in youthful backs
Few players hold a more esteemed playing career than Brock James, now the Australian is anticipating success as a coach at...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoAtkinson: Dom Waldouck is obsessive when it comes to defence strategies
Did you know Gloucester defence coach Waldouck is Mark Atkinson's brother-in-law?
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoBen Youngs upping his game to save England career
Ben Youngs lies on 99 caps for England, he tells Jon Newcombe why he is desperate to prove his place after...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoRob Howley signs up for Canada’s Rugby World Cup campaign
Ex-Wales attack coach Rob Howley takes first steps into coaching after ban for betting
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPRO14 open discussions to add more South African franchises
Sharks, Lions, Bulls and Stormers could be joining at the PRO14 at the expense of the Cheetahs and Kings
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoBristol Bears’ Callum Sheedy can fit Wales’ present need at No.10 this autumn
Bears director of rugby Pat Lam says he trusts Sheedy enough to know the fly-half can operate on the Test stage
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoDean Richards names Mark Wilson as Newcastle Falcons captain
19-cap England back row Wilson handed leadership duties ahead of new Premiership seaso
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoTransfer news: Bath’s search for a No.10 and a new job for Ed Griffiths
Bath turn long-winded search for a No.10 to Stormers fly-half Willemse
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoPlayers will go from feast to famine, says Alan Solomons
The Worcester Warriors director of rugby is envisaging development players to bear the impact of unprecedented times in rugby
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoGovernment hits pause button on return of fans to stadiums
Fears for RFU, Premiership and Championship finances as government orders matches to be played behind closed doors
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoBath are favourites but that can matter for little in derbies, says Moody
The former Bath flanker is expecting a ding-dong battle at the Rec, as Watson and Cokanasiga return
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNoah Lolesio stars in Brumbies Super Rugby AU triumph
The Brumbies have ended a 16-year wait for silverware with victory in the Super Rugby AU final over the Reds
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRavens swoop for another of Cardiff’s stars
BRIDGEND Ravens are set to sign Cardiff full-back Edd Howley as the capital side’s playing stock continues to plummet. With Cardiff...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoDon’t forget Elton’s greatest hit, Peter
AN addition to Peter Jackson’s article regarding Scarlets European record since the 1996-97 season, in reaching seven quarter-finals and four semi-finals,...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSubscriptions…
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoStop clock and speed up game
I SUGGEST two simple law changes to give the paying fans more rugby to watch. Stop the clock immediately a scrum...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoSaracens make case for a Euro defence
By SAM JACKSON Brothers in arms: Saracens’ point scorers Alex Goode and Elliot Daly celebrate their sensational victory over Leinster PICTURE:...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTough calls made even harder for Fowkes as Notts go part-time
By ADAM ELLIS NEIL Fowkes says there were conversations he would much rather have had in person than over Zoom as...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoFuture stars giving us great show, Chris
CHRIS Hewett’s column last week was more than disappointing. He likens the young stars, future internationals mostly, to ‘polished t**ds’! Does...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoSheedy closes on Wales call-up
By PETER JACKSON CALLUM Sheedy has played himself into serious contention for a Wales place - almost six years after opting...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBangor lead the way – when will RFU follow?
By JON NEWCOMBE THE long wait for community rugby to be played in the UK has finally come to an end...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoExplain the action but don’t rabbit on
I TOTALLY agree with last week’s letter from Derek Penhaligon regarding commentators speaking too much. As a rugby follower and administrator...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDom’s putting in long hours – he’s obsessed, says Atkinson
By NEALE HARVEY GLOUCESTER midfielder Mark Atkinson has explained why brother-inlaw Dom Waldouck’s slavish devotion to detail will banish any doubts...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBen upping game to save England career
By JON NEWCOMBE Under threat: Ben Youngs faces stiff competition for his Red Rose jersey PICTURES: Getty Images Kyran Bracken: Give...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDiamond blasts council after stadium u-turn
SALE boss Steve Diamond has accused local council bosses of “bottling it” over the club’s proposed new £100m stadium. Title-chasing Sharks,...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBrock plots Ospreys path back to the top
By ALEX BYWATER Man with a plan: Brock James excelled as a player, now as a coach he must help turn...
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/ 5 years agoValue of Lions shirt soars despite coronavirus
By JACK ZORAB VODAFONE’Ssponsorship of the 2021 Lions tour will be in the region of a staggering 1,800 per cent mark-up...
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/ 5 years agoFollow The Rugby Paper online…
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/ 5 years agoSolomons: Players will go from feast to famine
By NEALE HARVEY WORCESTER supremo Alan Solomons fears player development will be halted in its tracks unless Championship and National League...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoGive RFU a break, they have been hit hardest
AS a long-time public advocate for community rugby, I have often been critical of the RFU’s inability to lend greater support...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoLeicester Tigers tie cancelled after Castres’ positive COVID-19 tests
Sunday's Challenge Cup quarter-final at Welford Road has been cancelled, meaning Tigers progress
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoTEAMS: Johnny Sexton captains Leinster in Champions Cup showdown with Saracens
Leo Cullen and Mark McCall have named their line-up for the repeat of last year's Champions Cup final
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European Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoGeorge Ford back for Leicester Tigers Challenge Cup clash
Team line-ups for this weekend's Challenge Cup action, as Tigers welcome Castres to Welford Road
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoLosing Owen Farrell won’t stop us winning, says Saracens’ Wray
Saracens vice-captain Jackson Wray previews the repeat of last year's Champions Cup final this weekend in the quarters
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoWe’re not going to Exeter planning to grind out a win, says Dan Biggar
Northampton Saints look to arrest their slump in form against an Exeter side that has sent them down to heavy defeats...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoFormer England lock Geoff Parling named Wallabies forwards coach
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie brings in Parling to backroom staff after time with Melbourne Rebels
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRegions would benefit from having Welsh leadership, says Robin McBryde
Leinster forwards coach Robin McBryde shares his view on no Welsh region having a Welsh head coach
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