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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup refs told to treat high tackles with zero tolerance, as Scott Barrett gets ban
Scott Barrett receives only a three-week ban from SANZAR for his high tackle on Australia captain Michael Hooper
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland squad announcement: The 31 players heading to Japan
A tale of agony and ecstasy for players who have long been on England's radar and some who have only just...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoSouth Africa clinch first Rugby Championship title in a decade
Are the Springboks closing the gap on New Zealand after their 46-13 thumping of Argentina?
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoNo Peter, so my job gets harder
PRESS officers have long been redefined in my trade as prevention officers, notorious for blocking access to the more interesting interviewees...
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/ 6 years agoB&I League would turn the fans off – Baldwin
By NEALE HARVEY Quins new boy: Scott Baldwin in action for Ospreys PICTURES: Getty Images Lock star: Bradley Davies FORMER Wales...
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/ 6 years agoCaptain Ford talks the talk
GEORGE Ford will lead England out against Wales today in the absence of rested skipper Owen Farrell. Despite a lack of...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoScrap the warm-up games and take a short tour instead
BRENDAN GALLAGHER RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Proper preparation: Ben Kay and Steve Thompson celebrate...
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/ 6 years agoDan hopes to make grand-dad proud with Wales U18s
By STEFFAN THOMAS WALES U18 full-back Dan John is hoping to keep his family’s proud rugby tradition alive while playing for...
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/ 6 years agoChance of a title fight too good to pass up says Witty
AFTER swapping Newcastle for Exeter, revved-up lock Will Witty says the opportunity to test himself at a title-chasing side was too...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoThis time it’s clearly personal for Eddie and Gats
Ahead-to-head between England coach Eddie Jones and his Wales counterpart Warren Gatland on which their 2019 World Cup ambitions, and their...
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/ 6 years agoFireside chats with Lochore will never dim
Son of the soil: Brian Lochore against SA in 1970 LIKE many All Black legends Sir Brian Lochore was a son...
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/ 6 years agoAmerican rugby is set to boom says San Diego coach Hoadley
By NEALE HARVEY Big plans: San Diego Legion coach Rob Hoadley FORMERLondon Irish and Wasps centre Rob Hoadley has revealed why...
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/ 6 years agoOlowofela in a hurry to make his mark in XVs
By NEALE HARVEY New Saint: Former England 7s speedster Ryan Olowofela PICTURES: Getty Images Tiger: Jordan Olowofela World Cup shot: Ruaridh...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWaist-high tackle rule spells danger
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk IT CAUSES me grave...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoMulvihill rejects offer of Russian tune-up
By ROB COLE NEWS EXTRA CARDIFF Blues have turned down the chance to play Russia before the World Cup and will...
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/ 6 years agoFollow The Rugby Paper online…
Follow us at: @TheRugbyPaper like us at: therugbypaper Follow us at: @therugbypaper Keep in touch with The Rugby Paper wherever you...
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/ 6 years agoRecord man Varndell set for a final spin at Carnegie
By JON NEWCOMBE Swansong: Tom Varndell YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE have held talks with Premiership Rugby’s record try-scorer Tom Varndell in a move...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSmall clubs’ role as star finders needs cherishing
I HAVE followed the disagreement between Colin Boag and Jeff Gage with interest, however both are so entrenched in their own...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoLadies or women, they need to raise bar
CATHERINE SPENCER FORMER ENGLAND WOMEN’S CAPTAIN Football is a game for gentlemen played by hooligans, and Rugby Union is a game...
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/ 6 years agoWe must clear up Sarries salary cap row – Vaughan
By NEALE HARVEY Call for clarity: Vaughan OUTGOING Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan has called on Premiership Rugby to come clean...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGifts for the Prem
THE recent Premiership “ins & outs” section demonstrated the value of the Championship despite the lack of funding by the powers...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoTitans set sights on promotion under new man Posa
By GUY WILLIAMS NEWS EXTRA AMBITIOUS new Rotherham joint head coach Ants Posa is confident he can build a side to...
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/ 6 years agoLong’s eye for detail will be a game changer says Gustard
By JON NEWCOMBE Pub chat: Paul Gustard Sean Long Big potential: Quins fly-half Marcus Smith HARLEQUINS boss Paul Gustard reckons new...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGoldring mistaken
WORCESTER Warriors co-owner Colin Goldring has cemented my concern over the role of CVC and private investment within British rugby. Goldring...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoBust-up pair can still get on the plane says Eddie
By NICK CAIN Sent home: Ben Te’o Sent home: Mike Brown Bledisloe bragging rights: Exeter scrum-half Nic White scores for Australia...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoBig risk this England side could be left humiliated
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME New cap: Northampton back row Lewis Ludlam starts on the blindside flank...
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/ 6 years agoGleeson steered by advice from Shaun
By NEALE HARVEY On the attack: Martin Gleeson in action for Salford PICTURES: Getty Images Advice: Lee Blackett CROSS-CODE convert Martin...
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/ 6 years agoWales go top of the world rankings
By ALEX BYWATER ALUN Wyn Jones has vowed Wales will embrace the pressure of their favourites tag at Twickenham this afternoon...
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/ 6 years agoGriffiths on mission to come in from the cold
By STEFFAN THOMAS Fighting fit again: Dragons back row Ollie Griffiths PICTURES: Getty Images OLLIE Griffiths plans to muscle in on...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoWray is being hounded for caring for his players
SARACENS are in the cross-hairs of a number of Premiership rivals who want them nailed for alleged salary cap breaches before...
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/ 6 years agoWynne aims to shine in Scottish shop window
By NEALE HARVEY ROOKIE London Scottish skipper Lewis Wynne is planning on enjoying a cracking Championship campaign to roar back on...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoYes, Wade could have been true superstar
CHRISTIAN Wade is the wonderkid who made the bold move of leaving Rugby Union for American Football in April because England...
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/ 6 years agoBring it on says Ewels – we’re all out to win
By NICK CAIN Big test awaits: Charlie Ewels PICTURE: Getty Images CHARLIE Ewels does not do doubt. Even though he is...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoLine-out size matters
THE height stats in the England back row look too one-dimensional for my liking, because everyone is 6ft 2ins. Whether it...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHigh tacklers could be banned for World Cup
By PETER JACKSON Sent off: Warburton WORLD CUP referees are under renewed instruction to throw the book at players guilty of...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoI’m predicting 2-0 to Wales this week
Big fan: I’d like to see Owen Lane play on Saturday PICTURE: Getty Images WARREN Gatland has gone fully loaded for...
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/ 6 years agoGraham lured back by prospect of an all-Kitchener engine room at Worcester
By NEALE HARVEY Brothers in arms: Graham and Andrew Kitchener GRAHAM Kitchener says the chance to partner his brother in a...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoWorld Rugby must sort out danger at the breakdown
I’M VERY interested to see how World Rugby’s latest trial laws will go, but my view is our game continues to...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoCurry in search of ‘perfect game’
By GARY FITZGERALD TOM Curry is prepared to spill more blood for England’s World Cup cause today when Eddie Jones’ men...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoFriendly? This will be full metal jacket for Gatland
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Far from preserving the status of the Test match, rugby has given it...
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/ 6 years agoScotland power up for best ever tournament
Upbeat: Mark Dodson SCOTLAND chief executive Mark Dodson believes Gregor Townsend has assembled the strongest ever squad in World Cup history...
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/ 6 years agoAdams chasing another Twickenham glory try
By ROB COLE Coming down: Josh Adams scores against England in this year’s Six Nations PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS ENGLAND: Daly;...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoHumble Lochore was touched by true greatness
THEY came by the thousand to pay their last respects at lunchtime on Thursday and listen in their sorrow to the...
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/ 6 years agoUS teen sprint star Tyrese signs for Bristol
BRISTOL have signed teenage former American footballer Tyrese Johnson- Fisher on a one-year deal. The 19-year-old was ranked third in the...
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/ 6 years agoGareth still drinks to that World Cup magic moment
By ALEX BYWATER GARETH Davies admits his 2015 World Cup try-scoring heroics against England still result in a free pint here...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoTaking the Mickey no laughing matter
SOMEONE, somewhere can be relied upon to take offence at something said tongue-in-cheek. As Steve Hansen knows. Confronted with the notion...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoJoe Rigby, star sub
JOE Rigby, a senior sub editor at Greenways Publishing, working across the Rugby and Cricket Papers, has died suddenly. Editor in...
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/ 6 years agoDaly: We’re fit, strong and really raring to go
By GARY FITZGERALD Winning matters: Elliot Daly ELLIOT Daly says he and his England teammates are primed for action and prepared...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRFU ratify Yorkshire Carnegie’s CVA process, meaning no points deduction
Yorkshire Carnegie, who ran up debts of £6m last season, have spared themselves a 28-point deduction and will play in the...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoWales captain Alun Wyn Jones to reach historic landmark in England clash
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named a squad lined with regulars for the trip to Twickenham
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