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/ 7 years agoMcCall for Test arena
I WAS delighted to see Liam Williams win the Champions Cup with Saracens – but their real unsung hero is Mark...
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/ 7 years agoWarrior Te’o rides east for pay day in Japan
By JON NEWCOMBE ENGLAND international Ben Te’o is set to play in Japan irrespective of whether he is picked to play...
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/ 7 years agoFollow The Rugby Paper online…
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/ 7 years agoWelsh clubs bemused by new tournament
By ROB COLE WELSH Premiership clubs reacted with bewilderment this week when it was announced they would be playing Scottish semi-pro...
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/ 7 years agoOpportunity knocks for Ryan’s Dragons
By ROB COLE NEW Dragons boss Dean Ryan insists the talent pool in Wales is as big as England and plans...
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/ 7 years agoDaly’s move driven by need to be challenged
By NEALE HARVEY ELLIOT Daly says the chance for personal improvement rather than winning trophies was the driving force behind his...
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/ 7 years agoMako will be fine for World Cup – McCall
SARACENS loose-head Mako Vunipola will be sidelined for “a minimum of three months” with a torn hamstring. Vunipola sustained the injury...
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/ 7 years agoSlade wants a bigger part after 2015 frustration
By JON NEWCOMBE BIT-PART player at the last World Cup, Exeter’s Henry Slade is hoping to make it big in Japan...
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/ 7 years agoIron-man Ryan back on parade
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Two minutes’ fame: Lee Jarvis of Wales in action. Inset: Yannick Caballero PICTURES:...
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/ 7 years agoRoberts: Girwan will be vital in new Hooper era
By STEFFAN THOMAS Optimistic: Jamie Roberts Key man: Dempsey JAMIE Roberts says Bath must reach a level of consistency they have...
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/ 7 years agoCaballero’s walk-on part among Test bit players
THE raft of retirees leaving the stage within the next fortnight includes Castres back row forward Yannick Caballero, after 15 consecutive...
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/ 7 years agoSmith counting on Tiger cubs to form new core at Leicester
By NEALE HARVEY MATT Smith is confident a good core of home-grown players is the key to getting Leicester firing again...
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/ 7 years agoEuropean Cup takes a bow in Detroit
DETROIT, where Henry Ford invented the assembly-line and Diana Ross personified the sound of Motown, is big on sport, too. It...
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/ 7 years agoSouth African invasion will give Sharks teeth
By JON NEWCOMBE Top tackler: Jono Ross Talisman: Faf de Klerk A TWEET from Sale showing Faf de Klerk in a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoAll this yo-yoing just makes my head spin
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I THOROUGHLY agree with...
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/ 7 years agoFerguson has got Saints pack rolling again says Waller
By NEALE HARVEY NORTHAMPTON’S pack is becoming a force to be reckoned with again according to long-serving prop Alex Waller. Waller,...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoRob ‘The Butcher’ Buchanan reveals how close he came to calling it quits
The Harlequins hooker damaged nerves in his neck but has made an astonishing comeback
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago“The board have learnt lessons, we need coaching stability,” says Leicester Tigers chief executive
Simon Cohen reflects on Leicester's down season and vows wholesale changes would damage Tigers
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoNo space for Johnny Sexton in Leinster’s semi-final showdown with Munster
Cullen and Lancaster prefer Byrne for Leinster's game versus Munster, with Sexton missing out.
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoScotland and Harlequins star Tim Visser calls it a day
Former Scotland and Quins ace Tim Visser has announced his retirement from rugby
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/ 7 years agoIsrael Folau £2.15m contract with Australia terminated after panel backs union’s decision
Wallabies superstar won't be heading to the World Cup, but has 72 hours to lodge appeal and continue legal battle
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoFrance full-back Scott Spedding to retire from rugby at 33
Castres full-back Scott Spedding has announced he will retire from all rugby at the end of the season. Capped 23 times...
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Champions Cup
/ 7 years agoMako Vunipola to miss Saracens title tilt but should be fit for World Cup, says McCall
Mako's Champions Cup final injury keeps him out of remaining Premiership games, but not World Cup
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoPat Lam opens the door for Genge to return home
Pat Lam would like to have Ellis Genge return to the Bristol Bears, three years after the forward left his hometown...
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/ 7 years agoLondon Scottish confirm Nic Rouse to leave, Graham Steadman named head coach
London Scottish backs and attack coach Graham Steadman will assume first-team duties for the 2019-20 season, replacing current head coach Nic...
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/ 7 years agoJacob Stockdale shifted to full-back for PRO14 semi-final
On his return to the Scotstoun stadium, McFarland selects Stockdale to start at 15, in what could be Hogg's last game...
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/ 7 years agoWallabies name Christian Lealiifano in training squad ahead of World Cup two years after cancer remission
Lealiifano's renewed hope of making the Wallabies squad heading to Japan
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoSam Cane back for the Chiefs after severe neck break
The All Black has been named on the Chiefs' bench for the trip to play the Blues in Auckland
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/ 7 years agoFive defining moments of the 2018/19 Champions Cup
Saracens wrapped up a third Champions Cup title in four years when they powered to a 20-10 victory over Leinster at...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoLeicester Tigers announce player exodus following disappointing season
Leicester Tigers look to start a squad overhaul and rejuvenation after releasing a number of key men
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWorld Rugby to offer Six Nations a compromise with ‘World League’ plans
World Rugby trying to keep order with Six Nations over promotion and relegation system, amid £5bn investment in proposed World League
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoShaun Edwards hits back at Wayne Pivac for ‘financial’ jibe
The coach set to succeed Warren Gatland said Edwards' decision to leave for France was 'probably a financial one'
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBaxter and McCall shortlisted for director of rugby award, but no space for Paul Gustard
Five coaches have been shortlisted for the Premiership Director of Rugby of the Season award
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoDave Ellis turns Kenilworth RFC into triple kings at HQ
Ellis hopes to continue coaching next season at Kenilworth after clinching historic treble at Twickenham
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/ 7 years agoDragons give Dean Ryan the reins to rule at Rodney Parade
Dean Ryan unveiled as Director of Rugby at Welsh side Dragons, after leaving his position as the RFU's head of international...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoUlster turn heads with ‘significant’ addition from Highlanders
Ulster add to an already versatile backline with signing of Matt Faddes
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/ 7 years agoFor Ruck Sake: Hear what tours are REALLY like!
Iconic names in British rugby will be live on stage with tales from their decorated careers at the UK & Ireland's...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoSharks Sharks bring Jean-Luc du Preez back for second loan stint along with twin brother Dan
Three Du Preez brothers will play for Sale Sharks next season
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoConor O’Shea’s standing with Italy unclear as Franco Smith confirmed as head coach
No official word from the Italian Rugby Federation, as Cheetahs confirm Franco Smith will depart
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoHandre Pollard out, Morne Steyn in at the Bulls
Bulls star fly-half destined to move north from Super Rugby home, while Steyn gets homecoming
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/ 7 years agoLucock looking to kick on at Knights after Leeds sickener
By JON NEWCOMBE A FEW months ago Pete Lucock never imagined he’d be playing for anyone other than his hometown club...
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/ 7 years agoHutchinson’s versatility earns Scotland call-up
By GARY HEATLY RORY Hutchinson’s ability to step in from centre and play first receiver has prompted his promotion to the...
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/ 7 years agoEver-present Corker calling time
Leeds man and boy: Carnegie centre Pete Lucock MATT Corker will scale back his playing commitments after helping steer Canterbury to...
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/ 7 years agoAlun Wyn to take on Wales pals
ALUN Wyn Jones is poised to be offered the chance to tick one of the few remaining boxes on his CV...
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/ 7 years agoFollow The Rugby Paper online…
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/ 7 years agoPersonality clash is no reason to omit Cips says May
DANNY Cipriani’s vision and ability to put players into space must be rewarded with a place in England’s World Cup squad,...
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/ 7 years agoWe’ve made mistakes but I’m going nowhere – Cohen
By NEALE HARVEY Staying: Simon Cohen LEICESTER Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen admits it could take time for them to be...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoBilly bags European treble for Saracens
From NEALE HARVEY at St James’ Park Best of the best: Saracens get the champagne flowing after downing Leinster PICTURE: Getty...
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/ 7 years agoHooper aiming big after taking the reins at Bath
By NEALE HARVEY New team at Bath: Stuart Hooper and his coaches Girvan Dempsey, Neal Hatley and Luke Charteris INCOMING Bath...
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/ 7 years agoCarnegie set for crisis talks with RFU boss Melville
THE RFU are to meet with Yorkshire Carnegie officials on Tuesday to see if the club has a viable future. Director...
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