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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoWell said Colin, Garces was spot on
COLINBoag’s article in last week’s TRP was spot on in supporting referee Jerome Garces in red carding Scott Barrett, but more...
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/ 7 years agoMy defending has to improve to be the best, admits Billy
BACK ROW battering ram Billy Vunipola candidly admits he must sharpen up on defence if he is to truly be considered...
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/ 7 years agoWelsh final in PRO14
CARDIFF City Stadium will be the venue for the 2020 PRO14 final on June 20. The last four finals have been...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years ago‘Second XV’ were playing for shirts
YOUR otherwise reasoned analysis of last weekend’s international fixtures was marred by irritating reference to England fielding, in your terms, a...
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/ 7 years agoScrum changes will take time says Smith
By ALEX BYWATER NICKY Smith admits it will take time for him and the Wales pack to adapt to the new...
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/ 7 years agoCoventry land Toby
LOOSE-head Toby Trinder will be dual registered with Northampton and Coventry this season. The 21-year-old has come through the Saints Academy...
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/ 7 years agoMallinder opts for director’s chair in Scotland
JIM Mallinder is to become Scottish Rugby’s new performance director. Mallinder will leave his role as performance pathway coach with the...
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/ 7 years agoProp star Cooper denies Scarlets
By ROB COLE By ROB COLE ULSTER A came back from the dead to win a thriller at Llandovery with a...
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/ 7 years agoToomaga-Allen takes the adventure trail to Wasps
By NEALE HARVEY KIWI tighthead Jeff Toomaga-Allen has revealed how he gave up his All Blacks’ dream to see the world...
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/ 7 years agoNanai aims to fill Heem’s shoes at Worcester
By NEALE HARVEY MELANI Nanai has revealed how Auckland’s tardiness in offering him a new contract enabled Worcester to enlist his...
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/ 7 years agoLuther puts his money on ‘scrapper’ Ludlam
By NEALE HARVEY Worked tirelessly: Lewis Ludlam PICTURES: Getty Images LEWIS Ludlam’s bloody-minded determination to prioritise winning rugby matches over making...
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/ 7 years agoTackling in League is safer than Union – Burrell
LUTHERBurrell has branded Rugby Union’s obsession with lowering tackle heights as “ridiculous”. Rising concussion rates have been cited by World Rugby...
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/ 7 years agoEngland need to find two more great players
THERE is a widely accepted premise among international coaches that you need five worldclass players to win the World Cup, with...
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/ 7 years agoNomad Herron hopes Quins is journey’s end
By NEALE HARVEY Top 10: Harlequins new boy Brett Herron scoring for Jersey Help: Marcus Smith and James Lang INDOMITABLE new...
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/ 7 years agoVaughan takes reins at Wasps
By SAM JACKSON Switch: Stephen Vaughan WASPS have appointed Stephen Vaughan as their new chief executive (sports). Vaughan, who joins after...
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/ 7 years agoCueto: England need unity on and off pitch
By GARY FITZGERALD EDDIE Jones will not hesitate to kick more disruptive stars into World Cup touch if they step out...
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/ 7 years agoWales are favourites now says artful Eddie
By ALEX BYWATER Jibe: Eddie Jones Dragon’s roar: George North celebrates scoring the only try of the game PICTURE: Getty Images...
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/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 7 years agoShattered Halfpenny still makes his mark
By ROB COLE LEIGH Halfpenny proved that even after nine months away from the international stage he still has plenty to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoHow many others are Prem missing?
THE rise of Ruaridh McConnochie to the World Cup squad shows talent is slipping through the net. Fortunately he was rescued...
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/ 7 years agoFrom factory worker to a shift with the All Blacks
By STEFFAN THOMAS Comeback trail: Declan Smith DECLAN Smith was part of the same Wales U20 squad as Dillon Lewis and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoWaist-high tackle law could be a game-changer
AS a coaching professional I am fascinated to see how implementation of the waist-high tackling law progresses and how it affects...
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/ 7 years agoNo.9? Not a problem insists versatile Ford
By NICK CAIN Adaptable: George Ford PICTURE: Getty Images GEORGE Ford does not appear unduly perturbed that Eddie Jones has dusted...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoUnfair to lose star men at this stage
NATIONAL League rugby starts in just three weeks but Yorkshire Carnegie are flashing the RFU cash and signing players who had...
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/ 7 years ago‘Old and slow’ All Blacks find new lease of life
Ageing All Blacks: Williams, Whitelock and Read THE ALL Blacks got their revenge yesterday for last week’s defeat to Australia –...
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/ 7 years agoCipriani: I’ll be ready if Eddie calls, I felt ready 7 years ago
DANNYCipriani insists he will be ready for the call should Eddie Jones require him as a late replacement for the World...
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/ 7 years agoWing or 15, back-three overlap now says Watson
By NEALE HARVEY Utility back: Elliot Daly Aromatherapist: Jack Nowell Versatile: Speedster Anthony Watson PICTURE: Getty Images ANTHONY Watson insists England’s...
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/ 7 years agoFarrell will have Ireland fired up says Robinson
By GARY FITZGERALD Old mate: Andy Farrell JASON Robinson insists it would be foolish to write off a potential Irish World...
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/ 7 years agoEddie’s got balance right but Daly still looks shaky
Work in progress: Elliot Daly’s a match-winner, but is not commanding in the air PICTURE: Getty Images Ilike the 31-man England...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoSean Long and his eye for detail can be a game changer for Harlequins’ Marcus Smith
Sean Long was part of Paul Gustard and Billy Mallard's plan for next season at Harlequins
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/ 7 years agoEngland back row stocks low as Jack Singleton is named as cover for Wales clash
No Underhill, Curry or Wilson for England ahead of Cardiff showdown
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoJohan Ackermann has put Gloucester on the path to challenge for top prizes
After seven years with Gloucester, departing chief executive Stephen Vaughan says the club is in a strong position
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoFormer Leicester Tigers wing Steve Booth has died suddenly aged 42
English rugby has been shocked by the sudden passing of former Leicester Tigers and Bath wing Steve Booth at the age...
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/ 7 years agoNigel Short Q&A: the Scarlets chairman talks Brad Mooar
Scarlets chairman Nigel Short covets all areas facing the PRO14 club with the impending arrival of coach Brad Mooar
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoOlowofela: I’ll make my mark with Saints just like McConnochie did at Bath
Northampton flyer Ryan Olowofela insists he has no intention of hanging around in the race to replicate Ruaridh McConnochie’s stunning rise...
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International Rugby
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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
/ 7 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 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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/ 7 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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