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/ 6 years agoEmpty grounds? You’d be surprised by the chatter
Would it be right? Charles Piutau could play for Tonga if World Rugby change the rules PICTURE: Getty Images MY first...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoHow could Brendan forget us Shedheads?
Teak tough: Mike Teague CHRIS Hewett (TRP 19/4/20) was quite right to rail against the omission of Mike Teague from Brendan...
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/ 6 years agoOur Golden Goose is an endangered species
RUGBY Union’s golden goose is beginning to look a lot thinner, and as the financial uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic grows,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGary Ella won caps in both codes
IN HIS ‘Iconic Picture’ article about the talented Ella brothers, Brendan Gallagher suggested that only Mark and Glen were capped at...
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/ 6 years agoCVC to re-evaluate investment in PRO14
By ROB COLE THE future financial stability of the PRO14 and the four Welsh regions will be on the line this...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGood article wrong date
I WOULD like to point out a small error in Peter Jackson’s interesting article about Peter Larter. The England v Ireland...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoClubs plan breakaway the same as football
By NICK CAIN A GROUP of six English Premiership clubs are planning to breakaway from PRL, the administrative arm which represents...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBargain buys from abroad will stymie English talent
By NEALE HARVEY AN already shrinking jobs market will become even tougher for aspiring young English players as more overseas stars...
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/ 6 years agoToomua may take Bath to dodge cuts
PICTURE: Getty Images FORMER Leicester playmaker Matt Toomua could make a return to the Premiership following pay-cuts to all professional players...
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/ 6 years agoRohan banned for two-timing
CENTRE Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been fined £32,500 and handed a twoweek ban for signing contracts with Sale and Gloucester....
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoBilly gets backing of Six Nations
By PETER JACKSON THE SIX Nations claim they stand united in their support for Sir Bill Beaumont’s re-election as chairman of...
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/ 6 years agoReward for Knoyle
SCRUM-HALF Tavis Knoyle has become the latest player to commit his future to Dragons. Director of rugby at Dragons, Dean Ryan,...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoEasy does it when we finally get green light
I can almost hear the twang of hamstrings as we contemplate the return to action of our professional players. Everyone is...
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/ 6 years agoSubscriptions…
You can subscribe to The Rugby Paper. Just fill out the form below and send your cheque for £20, £40 or...
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/ 6 years agoGood news for Boris, the right is might again
Best wing in the world? Cheslin Kolbe PICTURE: Getty Images The Prime Minister rather enjoys his rugger: indeed, he attended last...
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/ 6 years agoWales cap Will owes so much to Boden
By NEALE HARVEY Reaching the top: Will Rowlands making his debut for Wales against France PICTURES: Getty Images NEWLY-capped Wales and...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoThe best England team in the world
Jonny Wilkinson Phil Vickery Steve Thompson Jason Leonard Martin Johnson Maro Itoje Mike Teague Peter Winterbottom ENGLAND have had four teams...
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/ 6 years agoDREAMTEAM
ELLIOTT STOOKE, ENGLAND, BATH AND FORMER GLOUCESTER, LONDON IRISH AND ENGLAND U20s LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoDon’t mess up this crucial changeover
Different eras: Bill Beaumont, and Agustin Pichot in their playing days PICTURE: Gettty Images As everybody in sport, and in particular...
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/ 6 years agoIt’s the good life now for the family Yapp
On a sheep farm in Shropshire, NEALE HARVEY talks to Tony Yapp and his sister Jo about their careers in men’s...
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/ 6 years agoWRU hard ball killed Shingler’s big dream
Eligibility row: Steven Shingler playing for Cardiff Blues PICTURE: Getty Images Sir Bill Beaumont’s proposal that a host of South Pacific...
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/ 6 years agoExeter will be boost for women’s game says Jo
WORCESTER Women director of rugby Jo Yapp believes the addition of Exeter and Sale into the Tyrells Premier 15s next season...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoEnjoying TRP more than ever
AMI the only reader of The Rugby Paper who thinks the quality of your publication has improved since the start of...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoBrave new world after lockdown? I doubt it
Old style: Rob Andrew playing for Yorkshire in 1987 County Championship Another week of lockdown and, with no rugby to write...
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/ 6 years agoQuestion time at Twickenham
SPECIAL REPORT by NICK CAIN GRAEME Cattermole, the former chairman of the RFU, has written an explosive letter to a member...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoFair play? I struggle to see it
A COUPLE of weeks ago a reader stated that before a Championship side could be promoted they must be financially sustainable....
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoPresidents scrap over playoffs principle
Breaking ranks: Toulouse president Didier Lacroix If a week is currently a long time in everyday pandemic-era politics, it’s an aeon...
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/ 6 years agoVast majority of clubs have welcomed RFU support
THE RFU REPLY… Is it good financial management for the RFU to become so dependent on financing from debt lending, which...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoReform the scrum, fast
WELL done Nigel Owen for speaking out for a straight feed into a scrum. Would Sir Bill Beaumont promise to enforce...
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/ 6 years agoAustralia chief exec resigns
NEWS EXTRA RUGBY Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has resigned after tenformer Wallabies captains signed a letter demanding a change in...
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/ 6 years agoBid to cut National 1 salary cap hits strong opposition
By NEALE HARVEY CONTROVERSIAL proposals by Chinnor and Old Elthamians to have the National One salary cap slashed by 40 per...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSale Sharks and Rohan Janse van Rensburg sanctioned after Gloucester raise dispute
Premiership club given suspended points deduction for illegal approach for centre in 2018
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoKpoku brothers pose twin threat in Saracens engine room
Neale Harvey talks to Joel and Jon Kpoku on their rise through Saracens' player pathway to the first team
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWill Hurrell harbours dreams of being defence commander after stroke ends playing career
The Bristol Bears centre talks to TRP's Neale Harvey after his retirement announcement last week
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRaelene Castle quits as chief executive of Rugby Australia
CEO leaves position after facing extreme scrutiny and receiving vote of no confidence from 11 former Wallabies captains
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPremiership season may resume as late as end of August
TRP understands Premiership clubs will be given a minimum of five weeks to get squads match-ready
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoNational One in conflict over salary cap reduction
Not everyone in National League One is in favour of a financial reset
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRevealed: Saracens make first signings for life in the Championship
Bedford Blues and USA fly-half Will Hooley is set to join Saracens, Neil Fissler reports
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWales international Thomas Young close to new Wasps deal
Young set to put his Wales dream on hold by committing to Wasps
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLeicester Tigers fend off interest for another international in their backline
After losing Jonny May to Gloucester, Tigers face another fight to keep hold of winger
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years ago“Everyone understands the situation” – Ulster furlough all players and coaching staff
Ulster chief executive outlines prudent steps being taken to keep province sustainable
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoDoncaster Knights deducted five points for breaching RFU’s rules on agents
Championship club found to have breached intermediary regulations and docked points
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoEx-Gloucester prop Gareth Denman one of two signings set to hit trail to Ealing
Neil Fissler reports on the two players set to switch Championship clubs, plus Exeter Chiefs extend deal for veteran
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoThe three Premiership clubs who vetoed reducing the salary cap from £7m to £5.5m
Salary cap operating window and player turnover come July had led to vote on lowering limit
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoExclusive: Plans to hold Six Nations in FULL this autumn
Peter Jackson reports on the contingency talks for a second Six Nations in November
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoFiji chairman forced to resign from World Rugby Council amid allegations of homophobia
World Rugby withdraw candidacy for executive committee and place on World Rugby Council of FRU chairman Francis Kean
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoMunster prop James Cronin given one-month doping ban after pharmacy mix-up
Wrong medication leads to Cronin testing positive for two prohibited substances
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWe can become regulars in the top two, says Northampton Saints No.8 Teimana Harrison
The Northampton Saints No.8 tells Neale Harvey how he is revelling his role as co-captain
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoJohn Wells to leave Newcastle Falcons for role in Italy
Defence coach John Wells will take up a new challenge with Rugby Colorno
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoCVC £300m investment into Six Nations put on ice
Deal between CVC and Six Nations put on hold until Test calendar becomes clear
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