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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSt Joseph’s victory is Hampton reward
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools EVERY School faces their own challenges and at Hampton, for the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoMay Day for Wales as Jonny warms up
By ADAM HATHAWAY JONNY May lit up Twickenham with a wonder score as England beat Ireland – then warned Wales England...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoCommunity clubs get short end of the £135 hand-out
THE government finds £135m for rugby and guess who’s at the bottom of the pile –Mr Sweeney’s favourites “the life blood...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoAfoa’s out to ease the memory of semi
By NEALE HARVEY PREVIEW... Wasps v Bristol Today. Kick-off 1pm, Ricoh Arena JOHN AFOA insists Bristol are ready for a seasonal...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoEddie plays the residency game as well
Qualified: Shields ENGLAND under Eddie Jones have not been slow to slap a red rose on those born some way beyond...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years ago‘They tell me I kept Duckham out of team!’
Choices: Commonwealth javelin champion Dave Travis FIRST on a long list of England Schools caps from Hampton is Dave Travis, better...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoJames Haskell joins fight to eradicate exploitation of Pacific Island nations, highlighted by new Dan Leo documentary
Dan Leo's documentary 'Oceans Apart: Greed, Betrayal & Pacific Rugby' offers an eye-opening account of rugby in the Pacific
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoJames Haskell joins fight to eradicate expolitation of Pacific Island nations, highlighted by new Dan Leo documentary
Dan Leo's documentary 'Oceans Apart: Greed, Betrayal & Pacific Rugby' offers an eye-opening account of rugby in the Pacific
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoRob Baxter sets out his stall as Exeter embark on defence of their double
Rob Baxter opens up on how he is driven by those who doubted his appointment at Exeter Chiefs more than a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoNorthampton Saints secure one-year extension with Chris Boyd
The Kiwi director of rugby's previous deal was set to expire at Franklin's Gardens next summer
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales Look To Reset Following Poor Six Nations
Wales dropping to eighth in the Rugby union world rankings, now below Scotland, is the cherry on top of a rather...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSquad lists and opening fixtures for all 12 Premiership clubs ahead of new 2020-21 season
An overview of each club ahead of the start of a new Premiership season on Friday night
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones sticks with Farrell-Slade-Lawrence in England backline to face Ireland
England head coach has named an unchanged backline to play at Twickenham; three changes come in the pack
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoLagi Tuima makes Red Roses return for second Test against France
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his Red Roses side hoping to finish 2020 unbeaten
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoArgentina hero Santiago Cordero becomes target for Exeter’s rival
Former Exeter Chiefs fans' favourite Cordero has become the subject of interest from multiple clubs
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSeason ticket holders to be allowed to watch home Premiership matches free on BT Sport
BT Sport and Premiership Rugby agree to make all matches played behind-closed-doors available for viewing
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoJames Ryan to lead Ireland against England, as Farrell makes four changes
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named Ross Byrne at fly-half for the Autumn Nations Cup match at Twickenham
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoHarlequins sign Mitre 10 scrum-half Lewis Gjaltema
North Harbour No.9 Gjaltema trained with Joe Marchant at the Blues
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSale Sharks expected to be cleared of wrongdoing for COVID-19 outbreak which cost them semi-final place
The results of a six-week RFU investigation into the outbreak which saw 27 people test positive at Sale Sharks will be...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoGloucester appoint ‘homegrown’ Lewis Ludlow as captain for new Premiership season
George Skivington opts to name flanker as new captain, replacing veteran scrum-half Willi Heinz
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoWasps announce new deals for senior coaching staff
Head coach Lee Blackett and senior assistants all pen new contracts ahead of new Premiership season
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWe can’t take Zebre lightly warns coach Grant
Preview Zebre v Ulster Mon, Nov 16. Kick-off 6pm ULSTER forwards coach Roddy Grant has fired a warning to not underestimate...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSet-piece is shocking but Wales can’t sack Pivac
SHANE WILLIAMS COMMENT WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Aerial weakness: Wales failed to compete for the ball in the air and the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoClermont shock call for Cov’s No10 Rory
EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE RORY Jennings admits he can’t believe his luck after signing for Clermont Auvergne, calling his surprise move...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoFrance still lack shape to conquer the world
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK IDO not see France as the best side in the 2020 Six Nations, mainly...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoKirsten: Missing stars won’t stop Chiefs
By NEALE HARVEY JANNES Kirsten insists denuded Exeter will not allow Test call-ups, retirements or injuries to stand in the way...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoPlease remember Will, they cheated!
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk WHEN will the likes...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoShaunaugh aiming to burn up the pitches
ENGLAND’s Shaunaugh Brown is putting her career in the fire service on hold to focus on next year’s World Cup. Harlequins...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoUnfair tie-breaker
IT baffles me that England were awarded the Six Nations championship in a year that they finished tied with France on...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLewies will lean on Quins leaders to drive title bid
By NEALE HARVEY New skipper: Stephan Lewies dives over to score for Quins against Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images WITH few Test...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWe pay for action, not endless resets
AS a long-term fan and spectator, games are often spoiled by weak refereeing. The laws of the game already give officials...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoWe’ll put the ‘swaggering’ Irish to test, says George
By GARY FITZGERALD JAMIE George set his sights on yet another brutal front row battle with the Irish after celebrating becoming...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLong: I couldn’t get my way at Stoop
SEAN LONG says he could return to Rugby Union one day – even though his time at Harlequins left him “frustrated”....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoItaly here to stay
THE comment from Colin Boag – ‘kick out Italy to make tournament fairer’ – will never materialise unless a replacement is...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoDavies: Players still back Pivac
JONATHAN Davies has told Wales their horror run is unacceptable, but the star centre has given his unequivocal backing to under...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGeordan was laid out like a lamb to the slaughter
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK GEORDAN Murphy was reminded this week of the old football adage that the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoGibson can be new Forrester at Glouc
IT was good to read Chris Hewett’s recommendation of Jamie Gibson’s contributions to his various clubs. He is surely a misplaced...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLet Sarries back, but no place for Ealing
THE prospect of Saracens being reinstated in the Premiership for the 2020-21 season would make sense in terms of increasing the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoFalcons up physicality ahead of Bath clash
By GEORGE LAWRENCE Building: Dean Richards NEWCASTLE bounced back from last weekend’s loss (38-17) at Ealing to take the return match...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFollow The Rugby Paper online…
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoPumas stun All Blacks in first-ever win
By SAM JACKSON ARGENTINA beat New Zealand for the first time in their history with a convincing win in Sydney. The...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHill targets a fast start after Sharks’ sour finish
By JON NEWCOMBE SAM HILL admits it was “a kick in the teeth” that he got two weeks’ isolation instead of...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoForwards get to grips with Georgia for Jamie treble
From NICK CAIN at Twickenham THERE were leaden skies above an empty Twickenham to greet the Georgians on their first game...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHaskell joins fight to eradicate exploitation
FORMER England flanker James Haskell has joined a powerful army of players and coaches in condemning World Rugby’s reluctance to improve...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoBig Billy was like a pig in muck again
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Isuspect most of us could have written the match report for England v Georgia on Friday morning over...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSubscriptions…
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoMuch improved, but Italy can’t stop Scots
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Power play: Zander Fagerson crashes over for Scotland PICTURES: Getty Images THE Scotland bandwagon continued to gather pace...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoKearney: Lads are showing their form
Preview Leinster v Edinburgh Mon, Nov 16. Kick-off 8.15pm LEINSTER welcome Edinburgh to the RDS Arena looking to maintain their unblemished...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years ago‘Gregor’s half-time roasting hurt us’
STRONGwords from coach Gregor Townsend at half-time put Scotland back on track in Florence as the side continues to build momentum...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLane banks on piggyback from Jarrod to earn recall
By STEFFAN THOMAS PREVIEW… Blues v Benetton Mon, Nov 16. Kick-off 19.45pm, Rodney Parade Challenge: Owen Lane is fighting for Test...
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