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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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Club Rugby
/ 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 agoEverest tests were the summit of my endurance level
I TACKLED some big obstacles during my career, but nothing I’ve ever encountered was as daunting as Mount Everest! It made...
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/ 7 years agoLet the pros run our game? That would just be lunacy
JEFF PROBYN Grerat man: Brian Habana of the Barbarians is greeted by Micky Steele-Bodger after playing New Zealand at Twickenham in...
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/ 7 years agoHowley’s a big loss – he’ll be head coach one day
WE’VE KNOWN for a while now that Rob Howley will be leaving Wales after the World Cup and his imminent departure...
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/ 7 years agoOwens: Job’s getting harder but I still love it
By ALEX BYWTER World’s best: Welsh referee Nigel Owens NIGEL Owens believes the introduction of technology has in many ways made...
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/ 7 years agoMental block? The only one suffering from that is Eddie!
Match-winner: Yet Danny Cipriani is ignored at Test level PICTURES: Getty Images THE contention by Eddie Jones that England have a...
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/ 7 years agoGloves up for Haskell to beat the madness
By GARY FITZGERALD Take that: James Haskell gets physical for Saints against Clermont PICTURES: Getty Images JAMES Haskell is contemplating stepping...
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/ 7 years agoHaskell tells it like he sees it
IN A GAMEwhere too many players are taught like stuffed parrots what to say and what not to say, James Haskell...
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/ 7 years agoGoode crowned best in Europe
ALEX GOODE was last night named the best player in Europe after Saracens’ Champions Cup win to pile more pressure on...
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/ 7 years agoTelfer victim of a French steak-out
Hungry warrior: France captain Michel Crauste flings a pass during the 1965 match against Wales JIM TELFERmay have felt a pang...
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/ 7 years agoGloucester confident of landing the knockout
By NEALE HARVEY Big steps: Matt Banahan Young flyer: Ollie Thorley PICTURES: Getty Images REVITALISED Matt Banahan believes Gloucester are ready...
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/ 7 years agoEurope spreads the word – all the way to Tottenham
Europe, as defined by the people who run the Champions Cup, appears to be in the grip of an irreversible shrinking...
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/ 7 years agoButchery on hold for Quins beefcake Buchanan
DEFIANT Harlequins hooker Rob Buchanan aims to prove he is a cut above the rest after revealing how close he came...
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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 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoColin can’t really be serious can he?
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk COLIN Boag’s article in...
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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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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoLopsided County Cup could do with level playing field
I THINK senior county rugby (RFU funded) should be for only players at level 6 and below, plus any player under...
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/ 7 years agoRomaine follows trail to Pirates
CORNISH Pirates have signed Yorkshire Carnegie lock Cian Romaine on a two-year deal. Having spent four years in the Connacht academy,...
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/ 7 years agoThe Cipriani puzzle needs explaining
SO Danny Cipriani is voted the best player in the Premiership by his peers yet he can’t even make the top...
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/ 7 years agoNaiyaravoro pining for a chance with his homeland
By GARY FITZGERALD TAQELE Naiyaravoro is still dreaming of one day enjoying the “passion” of playing for his native Fiji despite...
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/ 7 years agoEllis turns Kenilworth into triple kings at HQ
By JON NEWCOMBE Treble winners: Kenilworth captain Bobby Thompson lifts the trophy at Twickenham ■ Also at Twickenham last Sunday, Honiton...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoFalcons will be back, so what’s point of relegation?
COLIN BOAG Going down: Newcastle Falcons players show their dejection Premiership Rugby and the RFU need to get together and finally...
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/ 7 years agoBristol success story looks for a final twist
By NEALE HARVEY Developing: Jake Woolmore tackles Joe Marchant PICTURES: Getty Images Shown faith: Pat Lam BRISTOL prop Jake Woolmore still...
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/ 7 years agoAllen quits Tigers to take charge of Coventry defence
ANTHONY Allen is excited to be joining ambitious Coventry as defence coach after a successful spell in charge of the Leicester...
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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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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoDREAMTEAM
LUTHER BURRELL, THE NORTHAMPTON SAINTS, ENGLAND & FORMER LEEDS AND SALE CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...
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/ 7 years agoBlues academy coach Rees set for World Cup duty
THERE will be a Welsh feel to Canada’s World Cup coaching staff with Gruff Rees set to be confirmed as backs...
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/ 7 years agoFrustrated Shark John hankering for a Welsh bite
By STEFFAN THOMAS Pushing for Wales honours: WillGriff John in action for Sale PICTURES: Getty Images WILLGRIFF John admits he was...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoEight-year waver on 6 Nations relegation
By PETER JACKSON THE Six Nations are being offered a stay of execution for up to eight years in their fight...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoTough choice between 7s but only one should start
JEREMY GUSCOTT Tough tackler: Sam Underhill needs to develop his link play in attack PICTURE: Getty Images THE arrival of Tom...
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