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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years ago1920 back row duo deserve a mention
I READ with interest Brendan Gallagher’s article on the 1920 Five Nations Championship. The exploits of WJA Davies, Cecil Kershaw and...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoIt’s all a bit blurry says England hero Genge
By GARY HEATLY Winner: Ellis Genge ENGLAND’S matchwinning prop Ellis Genge remembers little about the try that saved England’s season. Genge,...
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Latest News
/ 6 years ago‘Rock star’ Russell must apologise to team-mates
By GARY FITZGERALD Critic: Kenny Logan FINN Russell has been told to take a good look at himself and stop acting...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoPivac: We must get better – and fast!
WAYNE Pivac told Wales they must improve and quickly if they are to stay in contention for the Six Nations after...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWales target two more Premiership youngsters
TOMMY Reffell and Mat Protheroe have emerged as the latest England-based exiles to be targeted by the Wales. The WRU and...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland head coach Eddie Jones opens up on why he sometimes ‘paints a picture’ to opponents
Eddie Jones has hung out the bait to Warren Gatland and Michael Cheika in the past
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoSix Nations unions come to agreement on broadcast rights to pave way for CVC investment
Can CVC move a step closer to selling off Premiership, PRO14 and Six Nations rights in one package?
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoWe pride ourselves on our defence, says England flanker Vicky Fleetwood
Like their defence in Pau, England Six Nations title defence remains intact
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoSaracens set for misconduct hearing with EPCR
Saracens find themselves in deep water over the possible fielding of an eligible player in their Champions Cup win over Racing...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoTom Curry remains at No.8 for England’s Calcutta Cup clash
Curry stays at the back of the scrum, but Jones makes five changes to side which was pummelled by France
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCallum Braley to leave Gloucester after six years at Kingsholm
Italian PRO14 club Benetton will be Braley's destination at the end of the season
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoHead coach Pivac hands Nick Tompkins first start for Dublin-bound Wales
Tompkins picked at outside centre for clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland flanker Lewis Ludlam tosses incendiary grenade into Calcutta Cup build up
Ludlam is poised to win his 8th cap against Scotland – a contest he describes as 'war'
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHomegrown Jamie Blamire becomes latest player to commit to Newcastle
The Falcons academy product has scored six tries in 14 appearances this season
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoScarlets find their successor to Brad Mooar
It's an inside job at Parc y Scarlets as defence coach Glenn Delaney is set to succeed fellow Kiwi Brad Mooar
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoTransfers: Wasps lose flanker Thibaud Flament to Toulouse
News regarding the packs of Wasps and Harlequins
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoTalent-spotter Paul Turner seeking more gems for WRU
"The Welsh Exiles programme has gone from strength to strength" - how can Wales find more Tompkins and Rowlands?
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLeicester Tigers lead the chase for Ross Moriarty
Leicester seek to bolster front row and back row for next season, with Wales flanker Moriarty just one of their targets
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWin tickets to Wales v France courtesy of Dove Men+Care
With the Guinness Six Nations 2020 underway, Dove Men+Care are giving you the chance to win two tickets to Wales v...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoThe best things in life, we do for others
In an increasingly self-obsessed world, true selflessness is a rare commodity. AIG Life recognise that life insurance is the only form...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoA snap Q&A with England head coach Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones discusses Billy Vunipola, Ben Earl, Jacob Umaga, and staying enthusiastic for the new World Cup cycle
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTyro Warriors extend stay
WORCESTER winger Tom Howe and back row Caleb Montgomery, both 24, have signed two-year contract extensions tying them to Sixways until...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoCan’t allow cheating of any kind
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with Colin Boag about drugs in the game but I cannot agree with his overall view of cheating....
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWelsh flyer joins Amps
WALES U20s flyer and Sevens international, Tomi Lewis, has joined Ampthill on loan from Scarlets for the rest of the season....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoRefs have to be free thinkers
REGARDING law change trials, while I understand why Colin Boag welcomes the removal of subjectivity by referees, I take issue over...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPerfect season gets 2nds ready for step up
By JOHN LYON NATIONAL Two North leaders Caldy proved their impressive strength in depth with their 2nd XVs completing a perfect...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSad to see Joe call time at Carnegie
SO Yorkshire Carnegie player-coach Joe Ford has signed off to concentrate on business activities away from rugby, a sad loss and...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBristol win the battle for Sinckler
HARLEQUINS prop Kyle Sinckler’s move to Bristol has been confirmed. The 26- year-old Lions forward has signed a two-year deal. “Kyle...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSorry apologists, but our suspicions were proved right
YOUR columnists are entitled to act as apologists for Saracens but this ignores the fact that part of your readership is...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGiles signs at Ospreys
WING Keelan Giles has agreed a two-year extension with Ospreys. The 22-year-old ex-Wales U20s international has been included in senior squads,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoOne rule for all, not just Saracens
ALLrugby players have a right to obtain maximum rewards for their skills but this can only be done within the rules...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoApi banned for 4 weeks
NORTHAMPTON lock Api Ratuniyarawa, 33, has been banned for four games for dangerous play. He was red carded in the 20-16...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoChief Kvesic in the clear
THE charge against Exeter back row Matt Kvesic for allegedly striking an opponent with his knee was dismissed by a disciplinary...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoReds bring in reserves
JERSEY Reds have signed two players from the Dragons on loan. Fly-half Arwel Robson and centre Connor Edwards, both 22, have...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoDelaney gets the nod over Peel for Scarlets job
By ALEX BYWATER Stepping up: Glenn Delaney GLENN Delaney is set to be appointed new head coach of the Scarlets as...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGame on to avoid dreaded ‘pool of death’
ENGLAND, currently third in the world rankings, must ensure they stay within the top four over the next ten months to...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSix Nations will keep its slot says the boss
BENJAMIN Morel, the Six Nations chief executive, has insisted the tournament will keep its slot and that the autumn window is...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBlues line up Warrior Scully to rival Evans
By ALEX BYWATER Playmaker: Luke Scully Departing: Jason Tovey CARDIFF Blues are set to bolster their back-line with the signing of...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoScots must make fast start again says Hodge the hero
By GARY HEATLY SCOTLAND must take the game to England and not let the visitors settle into their rhythm early on...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWoolf opens door for Folau Test comeback
ISRAEL Folau will be considered for Tonga selection if he performs well for Catalan Dragons, says coach Kristian Woolf. The former...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBack row Paris battle will be key says Ollivon
By GARY FITZGERALD New boss: Fabian Galthie CHARLES Ollivon is confident Les Bleus will win the battle of the back row...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSchmit on call to end Clermont try drought
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Expert opinion: Joe Schmidt is spending two weeks as consultant to Clermont PICTURE: Getty Images Those Top...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoTompkins thanks his gran after Test dream
By JAMES CANDY Hat-trick: Josh Adams FORMER England Saxon Nick Tompkins dedicated his dream debut try to the grandmother who made...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoRobshaw: Sarries boys will enjoy challenge
CHRIS ROBSHAW is predicting a buoyant England returning across the Channel today with an opening Six Nations victory in the bag...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTalent-spotter Turner seeking more gems
By STEFFAN THOMAS New recruits: Nick Tompkins, left, and Will Rowlands PAUL Turner hopes the work he has done in identifying...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoWe’ll put France in a box jibes Eddie
By SAM JACKSON EDDIE Jones has told his England team to put France under pressure like “they have never felt before”...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSaracens given the brush off
AN initial 15-man shortlist for the European Player of the Year award has been announced, with Leinster, Racing 92 and Exeter...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSharks join fight for Premier 15s licence as RFU audit looms
SALE Sharks have launched a bid to enter the Premier 15s next season. The RFU will award four licences in March...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGray back at Quins
HARLEQUINS have resigned hooker Joe Gray, 31, on loan from Saracens until the end of the season. Gray, who left Quins...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGraham’s staying put
SCOTLAND back row Gary Graham has signed a two-year extension at Newcastle Falcons. Graham, 27, who joined from Jersey in 2017,...
International Rugby
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