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/ 6 years agoSub-standard Dragons set challenge by Ryan
■By RONAN O’NEILL DRAGONS director of rugby Dean Ryan knows his players are still off the standard of the PRO14 elite...
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/ 6 years agoEngland are crushed by iron fist of mighty Boks
From NICK CAIN in Yokohama Out cold: Kyle Sinckler receives treatment WELL, it didn’t go to the script and will have...
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/ 6 years agoDouble yellow lets Ulster stretch clear
■By LEE JONES Ulster…………….22 Zebre ………………7 ULSTER needed tries from Dave Shanahan and Rob Lyttle either side of a second-half penalty...
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/ 6 years agoErasmus builds world-beaters in 18 months
PETER JACKSON VERDICT Nobody could be sure what the Springboks made of all the jingoistic noises coming out of London before...
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/ 6 years agoBenetton survive as Jaco fires wide
■By ADAM ELLIS JACO van der Walt squandered a chance of hero status with a missed penalty kick four minutes from...
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/ 6 years agoSometimes you never know just why you’ve lost, admits Eddie
From ADAM HATHAWAY Champions: Siya Kolisi lifts the Cup PICTURE: Getty Images FRUSTRATED Eddie Jones predicted four years of pain for...
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/ 6 years agoOspreys outclassed by in-form Irishmen
■By STEFFAN THOMAS ALLEN Clarke was left scathing with his Ospreys side as they were outmuscled by a superior Connacht at...
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/ 6 years agoEddie has to stay for four years or go
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK World class: Maro Itoje enjoyed an outstanding World Cup for England Big matches are tough...
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/ 6 years agoFonotia ponders his international future
■By STEFFAN THOMAS Tough: Kieron Fonotia KIERON Fonotia says a lack of consistency in selection is holding Samoa back as he...
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/ 6 years agoKolisi No.6 shirt brings fresh hope to a troubled land
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT History re-run: Siya Kolisi with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa. Inset: Francois Piennar with Nelson Mandela in 1995...
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/ 6 years agoRory’s on a mission to prove Townsend wrong
■By NEALE HARVEY RORY Hutchinson aims to send a message to Scotland boss Gregor Townsend by firing Northampton into trophy contention....
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/ 6 years agoAll Black fans cash in
NEW ZEALAND fans were quick to cash in on their side’s semifinal exit to England when they pitched up at the...
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/ 6 years agoAll change for France now Galthie’s in charge
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN End of the road: Sebastien Vahaamahina is sent off against Wales PICTURE: Getty Images Most rugby eyes...
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/ 6 years agoIt’s all pants for hero Alun Wyn
ALUN WYN Jones thanked the media who have covered Wales throughout the World Cup in Japan with a handshake at his...
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/ 6 years agoWales will divi up their RWC bonuses
WALES’ players are set to share their World Cup bonuses – which will total hundreds of thousands of pounds – equally...
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/ 6 years agoRugby converts roll in thanks to ITV
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk BAD LUCK, England, you...
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/ 6 years agoSilence on trains please
JAPAN prides itself on the efficiency of its transport system and if a tube train is even one minute late commuters...
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/ 6 years agoNational One refs need intervention
I’VE been most impressed by the teamwork shown in the World Cup by the three onfield officials and TMO. Although I...
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/ 6 years agoJosh finally gets a rest after Japan exertions
■By MIKE SINCLAIR Fabulous experience: Josh Matavesi in action for Fiji JOSH Matavesi will report back for training tomorrow following a...
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/ 6 years agoThe squad of 2019 who went so close
They smashed Australia and totally outplayed the All Blacks. The England squad of 2019 looked to be heading for hero status...
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/ 6 years agoOspreys in hunt to bring Wales ace Liam Williams back home
The Scarlets are also interested in the full-back with Leigh Halfpenny out of contract next summer
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/ 6 years agoTEAMS: Round 3 of the Premiership
Matchday squads and officials for Round 3 of the Premiership
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/ 6 years agoTEAMS: England unchanged for World Cup final showdown with Springboks
The side which turned the All Blacks grey has been trusted with downing the Springboks
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/ 6 years agoTEAMS: One last stand for Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen
Wales and New Zealand face each other in the third-fourth place play-off on Friday, Gatland and Hansen have named their squads
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/ 6 years agoVIDEO: World Rugby release shortlist for 2019 Try of the Year
Watch the four tries in contention for the Try of the Year Award 2019
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/ 6 years agoHow much? Northampton dig deep to keep hold of Taqele Naiyaravoro
Neil Fissler brings news of another Northampton Saints player who is set to leave the club after their return from the...
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/ 6 years agoRory ready to bring his Best to the Barbarians
Ireland legend Rory Best is to join the Barbarians when they return to Twickenham on Saturday 16 November to take on...
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/ 6 years agoJerome Garces to take charge of World Cup final
Frenchman will take charge of England versus South Africa
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/ 6 years agoGlasgow boss Rennie set to be confirmed as Australia coach
Chosen one: Dave Rennie DAVE Rennie’s appointment as new Australia coach is a done deal according to reports in Australia. Scottish...
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/ 6 years agoNothing funny about Jaco’s nudge, nudge
JACO Peyper’s axing from the referee roster for World Cup semi-finals seems at first glance to suggest that professional Rugby Union...
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/ 6 years agoLions need a compromise
THE continuing scheduling conflict between club and international rugby has trapped the 2021 Lions in the straightjacket of a five-week, eight-match...
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/ 6 years agoNo-plan Japan will miss the big lift-off
THE big question for Japan is whether the massive uplift in awareness of Rugby Union after the Brave Blossoms landmark victories...
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/ 6 years agoFarrell’s double downs Cheetahs
WINGER Niyi Adeolokun said their decision to go for the scrum which netted the match-winner showed the level of self-belief which...
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/ 6 years agoLydiate tells Ospreys to wise up after Haley show
By JOHN FALLON Lydiate tells Ospreys to wise up after Haley show FRUSTRATED Dan Lydiate says Ospreys need to think quicker...
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/ 6 years agoExcellent Ollie puts Dragons in control
By STEFFAN THOMAS OLLIE Griffiths played a starring role as the Dragons condemned Glasgow to their third defeat of the PRO14...
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/ 6 years agoBlues boss second half but soft early tries haunt them
By RONAN MCCARTHY CARDIFF Blues left themselves with too much to do after a disappointing first half led to defeat away...
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/ 6 years agoBoys against men as 7-try Scotsmen rout Scarlets
By ROB COLE THE Scarlets’ unbeaten start to the season ended in brutal fashion as they were thrashed by Edinburgh at...
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/ 6 years agoLeinster win ugly to remain unbeaten
THERE was no record fourth straight bonus point win for Leinster, instead a solitary Ross Byrne penalty gave them the win...
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/ 6 years agoGood start Bristol but long way to go
Injured: Zach Mercer I THOUGHT the BT Sports pundits were a bit OTT in their predictions of the prospects of Bristol...
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/ 6 years agoOspreys in hunt to bring Wales ace back home
Wanted man: Liam Williams By STEFFAN THOMAS LIAM Williams has emerged as the number one transfer target for the Ospreys as...
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/ 6 years agoCounties are being taken for a ride
In TRP’s letters Oct 20, Cornwall RFU’s Chris Lea describes the absurd timing for this season’s Bill Beaumont Cup, with the...
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/ 6 years agoSchmidt regrets loss of focus
JOE Schmidt regrets Ireland’s planning for the World Cup becoming a “self-consuming monster” which contributed to a loss of form in...
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/ 6 years agoWing ace Mikalcius relishing chance at Scottish
NEWS EXTRA By STEWART McCULLOUGH JONAS Mikalcius is flying the flag for Lithuanian rugby, the 25-year-old wing keen to put his...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoEnforce the put-in law or change it
WEare all aware of the ongoing saga of our officials not adhering to the laws of the game with regard to...
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/ 6 years agoHogg gives Townsend his backing
STUARTHogg believes Gregor Townsend should continue as Scotland boss despite failing to lead the side out of the World Cup Pool...
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/ 6 years agoBordeaux face battle to retain Radradra
World class talent: Semi Radradra PICTURE: Getty Images Semi Radradra’s stock has never been higher than it is right now. After...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoExpand World Cup for a global game
THE first three World Cup competitions had 16 countries entered into the finals. Since then including this one, there have been...
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/ 6 years agoSix week ban for red card Seb
FRANCE lock Sebastien Vahaamahina, sent off in the World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Wales, was suspended for six weeks on Thursday....
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/ 6 years agoRogerson ready now for big leap with Irish
By NEALE HARVEY Stepping up: Matt Rogerson PICTURES: Getty Images New man: Sean O’Brien BARNSTORMING London Irish back row Matt Rogerson...
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/ 6 years agoEntertainment is key for Campese
By GARY FITZGERALD End of an era: Michael Cheika and his skipper Michael Hooper after defeat to England PICTURES: Getty Images...
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