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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoCounty Championship loses funding in RFU cuts
AN RFU announcement that funding for the County Championship, the U20 County Championship, and the Aspirational Pathway for season 2020/21 has...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSuperman Clarke keeps Blues flying high
SUPER RUGBY AOTEAROA IN a thriller at Eden Park, the Blues made it three wins from three with a victory over...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoWilliams can be star for Wales – Tompkins
By ALEX BYWATER NICK Tompkins made an immediate impression in the Six Nations and he believes his Wales boss Wayne Pivac...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoThomas tells Wales to forget Sevens triumvirate
By ROB COLE ALEDThomas has called on the WRU to invest more in their Sevens programme, rather than go for the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoDiversity sounds good – but are the people there?
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME On the climb: Bill Beaumont was elected as one of the first...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoCoach Ward serves up his new all-court game
By NEALE HARVEY Multi-talented: Dave Ward shows off his racket skills NEWLY appointed Ampthill forwards coach Dave Ward is taking an...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoOlympic gold is worth its weight
I SHARE the same strong beliefs that more collaboration between the RFU, WRU and SRU is required for the benefit of...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoReffell aims to impress new boss Borthwick
By JON NEWCOMBE Excited: Tommy Reffell TOMMY Reffell can’t wait to benefit from the expertise of new Leicester Tigers head coach...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoNo conspiracy, Tier 2 players still eligible
IN RESPONSE to Jeff Gage’s conspiracy theory contained in his letter published on the June 28. Mr Gage asserted that that...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBlack role models so important – Joseph
By NEALE HARVEY JONATHAN Joseph has spent part of his time in lockdown applauding the increasing awareness of the Black Lives...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoStars can’t shine for clubs
Scarlets star man: Jonathan Davies at the World Cup for Wales against Fiji PICTURE: Getty Images SCARLETSget a positive update with...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWe’ve had the tough talk, now for sweet action – Robson
Leadership: Dan Robson has mediated over pay cuts WASPS co-captain Dan Robson believes his side are primed for an assault on...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoScarlets talisman Jon Davies nearing return from knee issue
Scarlets centre Jon Davies is nearing a return from the knee injury he sustained playing for Wales at the World Cup
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPremiership clubs on track for restart as Stage 2 triggered
PGB clear Premiership sides to resume contract training in small groups from July 6
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoI don’t plan to be a two-cap England wonder, says George Furbank
George Furbank is facing stiff competition on two fronts, from Anthony Watson and Elliot Daly to Harry Mallinder and Ahsee Tuala
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCarl Kirwan on his Nottingham move and news of one more Green & Whites signing
Flanker Kirwan says he is looking forward to the competition in the back row at Championship level
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoExeter Chiefs switch things up with signing of three aces
Neale Harvey speaks to Aaron Hinkley, Josh Hodge and Corey Baldwin about their moves to Sandy Park
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBorthwick’s first day at Leicester ends with Tuilagi and Eastmond exits
Tuilagi's 11-year stay at Welford Road is over after contract dispute leads to shock exit
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWill Hooley sets sights on Goode’s roving 10/15 role at Saracens
New Saracens signing willing to utilise versatility after leaving Bedford Blues
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRegrets? Chris Robshaw bows out with some at Harlequins and England
The former England captain explains how the gut-wrenching loss to Wales at the 2015 Rugby World Cup still rankles
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoFormer Springbok given lengthy ban after third positive doping test
The career of former Springbok captain Mahlatse ‘Chiliboy’ Ralepelle is in tatters after receiving an eight-year ban for the third positive...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLondon Scottish’s Mark Bright in no hurry to hang up boots at 41
The ex-England 7s forward may have his touring days behind him, but his desire to play rugby still burns
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoDan Biggar and Lewis Ludlam among 19 to sign new Saints deals
Chris Boyd speaks after wrapping up new deals for senior first team figures and academy products
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 years agoWales in negotiations to play ‘home’ matches at Twickenham this autumn
RFU would take a cut of profits from matches attended by limited crowd numbers
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHarlequins face bidding war with NRL for League man tipped by Sean Long
A cross-code switch no longer on the table?
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoManu Tuilagi, George Ford and Ellis Genge in contract stand-off with Leicester
The clock is ticking on Leicester and other Premiership clubs to agree adjusted contracts with their players
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoLaporte’s World Club Cup won’t harm Champions Cup, says EPCR chief
EPCR chairman Simon Halliday sees little logical sense in how a World Club Cup could be held every year
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoWorld Rugby calls end to 2020 World Sevens Series
New Zealand Men's team win first title since Gordon Tietjens left and Black Ferns Sevens go back-to-back
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCourtney Lawes to stay in English rugby with new Northampton deal
But there is one key figure of the Northampton Saints pack who is leaving
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBen Earl in a hurry to make his mark at Bristol Bears
The Saracens back row says Bristol were quick to make their interest in a loan move known
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCharlie Walker explains why he chose Ealing over Premiership offers
The former Harlequins winger also had a year left at Zebre but was impressed by a chat with Ben Ward at...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSaracens captain Brad Barritt to leave club after 12 years
Saracens and Barritt have agreed to terms to allow the centre to see out the 2019-20 season
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoJames Hook aims to inspire the next generation as kicking coach
James Hook reflects on his career following his retirement and talks doing coaching courses with Leigh Halfpenny and Justin Tipuric
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHalliday: World Club Cup won’t harm Euros
By PETER JACKSON EUROPEAN Club Rugby chairman Simon Halliday today dismisses fears of the Heineken Champions Cup being sacrificed on the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWelsh players set for long-term pay cuts
By ALEX BYWATER Crisis talks: Martyn Phillips and Gareth Davies, right WALES’ leading players have been told long-term pay cuts will...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoJones relishing chance to learn off ‘Pep’
By ROB COLE MARK Jones played for Wales under Sir Graham Henry, Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland and is now learning...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEvergreen Wig eyes European success
By NEALE HARVEY Passionate: Ben Ward Feeling fresh: Richard Wigglesworth PICTURE: Getty Images RICHARD Wigglesworth is targeting a remarkable Champions Cup...
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/ 6 years agoSotutu inspires Blues as Crusaders kick off in style
By SAM JACKSON BEAUDEN Barrett again played a key role for the Blues as they claimed a 24-12 win away at...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoMax aims to follow Blaze’s coach trail
By NEALE HARVEY Crossroads: Max Crumpton PICTURES: Getty Images Example: Richard Blaze FORMER Harlequins hooker Max Crumpton aims to forge a...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSevens switch has Celia dreaming big
By ADAM ELLIS CELIA Quansah is determined to realise her lifelong Olympics dream next summer after her lightning strike to the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoThe Carling era? No, it was truly the Geoff Cooke era
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Adoration: Will Carling chaired off after England’s Grand Slam of 1991; inset...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoExeter triple-swoop on young England aces
By NEALE HARVEY Rising star: Aaron Hinkley scores for England U20s against Scotland in 2019 PICTURES: Getty Images THREE of the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHook takes on kicking duties for new-look Ospreys
JAMES Hook is set to extend his Ospreys career after agreeing to become kicking and skills coach at the Liberty Stadium....
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/ 6 years agoWales star Davies nearing return for Scarlets
By ALEX BYWATER JONATHAN Davies has handed Scarlets a positive injury update with the men from Llanelli also receiving good news...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoFurbank: I don’t plan to be 2-cap wonder
By NEALE HARVEY England rivals: Elliot Daly and Anthony Watson Ambitious: George Furbank attempts a break for Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images...
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/ 6 years agoKirwan will add his ferocty to Nottingham cause
By JON NEWCOMBE Excited: Carl Kirwan CARL Kirwan is delighted to be back in the Championship after signing a part-time deal...
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/ 6 years agoRegrets? Robshaw bows out with a few to mention
By JON NEWCOMBE Champions: Quins lift the title in 2012 PICTURES: Getty Images CHRIS Robshaw says Harlequins’ failure to build a...
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Latest News
/ 6 years ago‘Heartland’ competition will renew old rivalries
By NEALE HARVEY Realist: Jon Sharpe Proposal: Ed Griffiths COVENTRY chairman Jon Sharp says a new ‘Heartland’ competition could provide salvation...
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/ 6 years agoWales look to play their matches at Twickenham
By PETER JACKSON Options: Gareth Davies WALES are looking at Twickenham as a temporary venue for their home matches in a...
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/ 6 years agoKerrod’s in from the cold and feeling good at Quins
By ADAM ELLIS Learning curve: Simon Kerrod SIMON Kerrod finally feels settled on his career path after a year under the...
International Rugby
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