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/ 6 years agoMallinder has big respect for Marcus
MARCUS Rashford’s efforts to ensure children don’t go hungry during the Covid-19 pandemic is inspiring sports stars everywhere, says community- minded...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHeavy-hearted Ben Spencer on why Bath move meant cutting Sarries ties
Why the England scrum-half averted going on loan to pursue a permanent move away from Allianz Park
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPRO14 eyes August 22 restart with shortened season
Two rounds of the regular season will be held before 2019-20 season knockout stages take place
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSA Rugby and Western Province face £8.5m lawsuit for unlawful conduct
SA Rugby deny they withheld Test match allocations from WPRU to the detriment of advertising agency, Aerios
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoAaron Cruden in for the Chiefs as they host Blues
The All Blacks fly-half starts for the Chiefs in Hamilton for Round Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSaracens’ Alex Lozowski aims to conquer England after Montpellier stint
The Premiership and Champions Cup winner talks to TRP after securing his future at Saracens but agreeing a loan to Montpellier
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWhere Chris Robshaw will be playing rugby in 2021
Robshaw announced in February he would be leaving Harlequins, sparking speculation of a move to the US
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoTuilagi brothers agree Championship moves to London Scottish
The Tuilagi family's influence to English rugby grows further as Brian and Fred agree deals with Exiles
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPRL have strung us along says RPA chief executive Damian Hopley
Players union CEO Hopley explains the different variables at play between the RPA and Premiership clubs
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCardiff Blues face £6m black hole in finances despite CVC investment
CVC's investment in PRO14 aside, the Welsh regions are still set to struggle gravely with lost finances
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSale Sharks become first Premiership club to make pay cuts permanent
Sale Sharks agree reductions in big step towards financial sustainability
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSale’s Marland Yarde set to stay after Leicester move doesn’t materialise
The Sale Sharks winger had been approached by Leicester after Jonny May's departure in March
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoMichael Fatialofa receives warm reception at Worcester’s training ground
Worcester Warriors lock makes first return to club training ground to continue recovery from spinal injury
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoMichael Cheika among the candidates for Gloucester head coach role
Gloucester are believed to have concluded interviews for their head coach role, with Michael Cheika in the frame
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoMoving the Six Nations will work for rugby – Conrad Smith
The former All Blacks centre is now playing a key role with the International Rugby Players' association
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoJono Lance signs for Western Force after hitting wall with UK visa
The former Worcester Warriors fly-half had agreed to sign for Edinburgh
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoNorthampton Saints craftsman Tom Wood nails down new career
The former England flanker is embracing a leadership role within the Saints squad
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoAll Blacks fired blanks
THE account of Munster’s historic win against the All Blacks in 1978 suggests it was one of those ‘I was there’...
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/ 6 years agoPoirot calls time on France
FORMER France captain Jefferson Poirot has retired from international rugby at the age 27 because of a lack of motivation. The...
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/ 6 years agoSpencer cuts ties for sake of his family
By NEALE HARVEY Changes: Eddie Jones On the move: Ben Spencer runs in a try for Saracens against Harlequins PICTURE: Getty...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGwilliam also skipper for two Grand Slams
I READ with interest Lloyd D. Parry’s letter last week regarding Mefin Davies and in particular the last time Wales beat...
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/ 6 years ago4-year doping ban
HAYWARDS Heath player Max Drage has been banned from all sport for four years until January 9, 2024 for steroid abuse....
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/ 6 years agoWill’s return to Bath feels like it’s meant to be
Reunited: Stuart Hooper, Will Spencer and Neal Hatley WILL Spencer aims to put two disappointing years at Leicester behind him as...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoClear out flankers to improve flow of game
Turnover kings: England flankers Tom Curry and Sam Underhill suffocated New Zealand at RWC2019 PICTURE: Getty Images THE CALLS for law...
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/ 6 years agoIt’s heresy, but 71 Lions were fairly ordinary
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Not at his best: Gareth Edwards in the third Test in 1971 PICTURE: Getty Images “Barry John,...
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/ 6 years agoCollier banking on scrum supremacy for Test recall
By NEALE HARVEY Rock solid: Quins tighthead Will Collier PICTURE: Getty Images Highlight: Marland Yarde, Chris Robshaw, Danny Care, Will Collier...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGlobal calendar may increase workload
WORLD Rugby are keen to produce a coordinated international calendar, and have managed to make the discussion centre on North/South amendments....
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/ 6 years agoTruculent props? We have bigger problems!
IT’S official: the props are revolting. As the coronavirus- driven realities of wage restraint and salary cap reduction kick in, it...
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/ 6 years agoCarter can play on until 40 says Anscombe
By SAMUEL JACKSON In shape: Dan Carter DAN CARTER’S return to top-flight rugby in New Zealand might not be as brief...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoInsulting to offer Tier 2 teams their stars back
IN THE lead up to the vote for the election of the head of World Rugby it was announced that the...
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/ 6 years agoA fitting reward for Robshaw
BY extending Chris Robshaw’s contract to cover the remaining weeks of the suspended Premiership season, Quins have done their best to...
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/ 6 years agoScarlets poised for legal battle
By ROB COLE THEScarlets are preparing to go to war with their regional colleagues and the WRU after seeing their mediation...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoShort change for centres
A CORRECTION to Nick Cain’s inside-centre analysis in last week’s paper. Robbie Henshaw is not 6’1. He’s 1.91m or just over...
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/ 6 years agoClubs rage as lost TV deal costs them £Ms
By NEALE HARVEY Pressure: Darren Childs PREMIERSHIP clubs and players face further financial meltdown after it emerged that the offer of...
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/ 6 years agoCarleton tribute to friend and mentor Seabrook
By JON NEWCOMBE FORMER Orrell and England Grand Slam winger John Carleton has paid tribute to his long-time coach and friend...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup draw cannot be held amid the chaos
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK This was the week in which the lockdown looked as if it was...
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/ 6 years agoBlues face crippling £6,000,000 black hole
By PETER JACKSON CARDIFF Blues are in danger of losing up to £6m amid fears of Welsh rugby being stuck behind...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoKiwis give the crowds what they want
NOW for the good news. While PRL’s beleaguered chief executive Darren Childs broadcast that he wanted the Premiership to lead the...
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/ 6 years agoAshley aims to help Wales live healthier
By ALEX BYWATER Man on a mission: Lloyd Ashley PICTURES: Getty Images WHILE most rugby players have tried as best they...
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/ 6 years agoScapegoat Botica left Llanelli having lost money
Steffan Thomas talks to Frano Botica about his time in Wales FRANO Botica is remembered as one of New Zealand’s best...
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/ 6 years agoIt’s time to get real and ring-fence Premiership – Bentley
By NEALE HARVEY Realist: Chris Bentley Reaching the top: Chris Bentley was part of the Exeter side promoted in 2010 PICTURE:...
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/ 6 years agoCotterill’s Aussie strategy expands Shelford horizons
By JEREMY BLACKMORE SHELFORD boss Will Cotterill credits a new expansive style of rugby with the transformation which brought the Peacocks...
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/ 6 years agoPRL have strung us along says players’ chief Hopley
By COLIN BOAG Concern: Damian Hopley RPA chief executive Damien Hopley has accused PRL of taking them for a ride as...
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/ 6 years agoKiss: We have to protect league rugby
By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish head coach Les Kiss says World Rugby must not sacrifice league rugby on the altar of...
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/ 6 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 6 years agoAJ Bell was wrong move for Sale says Kennedy
By JON NEWCOMBE Money man: Kennedy Hopeful: Diamond Unloved: AJ Bell Stadium failed to hit expectations AS SALE Sharks announce plans...
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/ 6 years agoAlex aims to conquer England after France
By JON NEWCOMBE Channel-hopper: Alex Lozowski of Saracens skips the tackle of Munster’s Chris Farrell Inset: Chris Ashton PICTURE: Getty Images...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoBurgess can’t play the blame game forever
I QUITE enjoyed the Sam Burgess interview last week. I found him to be a very honest and frank speaking individual....
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/ 6 years agoGill’s off-field venture brings in extra green
By ROB COLE Lawn maker: Blues prop Rhys Gill Partner: Ross Johnson RHYS Gill hasn’t had a chance to miss the...
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/ 6 years agoLance’s switch to Edinburgh collapses
JONO Lance will not be joining Edinburgh after the Australian failed to get a UK visa. The 29-year-old fly-half spent two...














