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/ 7 years agoForgotten man Maunder’s back on the starting grid
AFTER having last season written-off by injury, forgotten England scrum-half Jack Maunder is ready to fire his way back into Test...
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/ 7 years agoTrinder on target in maverick’s slipstream
By NEALE HARVEY Injury-hit: Henry Trinder has starred for Gloucester since his return to action PICTURES: Getty Images New man at...
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/ 7 years agoYes, those All Blacks are beatable England
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER SOUTH AFRICA yesterday sent a message of hope to England and their other World Cup rivals – the...
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/ 7 years agoEddie must pick a backline and stick with it to Japan
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT Most dangerous back in Europe: Elliot Daly PICTURE: Getty Images World Cup countdown: 1 year to...
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/ 7 years agoHurrell in full flow now after his Bath sojourn
By NEALE HARVEY RE-ENERGISED Bristol centre Will Hurrell has warned those writing off his side’s chances of a top six Premiership...
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/ 7 years agoWales in hunt for Oz League star Frizell
By PETER JACKSON WALES will consider a move for Australian Rugby League superstar Tyson Frizell as part of their longterm planning...
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/ 7 years agoFord gearing up for huge challenge with Germany
By JON NEWCOMBE In the blood: Mike Ford, centre, with sons George, left and Joe MIKE FORD says he is relishing...
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/ 7 years agoTyro Green stamping his mark at the Rec
By NEALE HARVEY Taking his chance: Max Green in action for England U20 MAX Green is intent on following fellow Tyke...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoHow have Leicester’s last eight coaches fared?
From Dean Richards to Matt O'Connor...
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/ 7 years agoAlex Lozowski talks England’s 13 shirt with Slade, Joseph and Tuilagi for competition
The Saracens centre has moved up to a shade under 100kg to keep in the hunt for an England spot
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/ 7 years agoWe’re notorious for getting off to a bad starts, says Sale number 8 Josh Beaumont
Exeter Chiefs are next up for Steve Diamond's side
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/ 7 years agoRing-fence would help Premiership clubs blood kids, says Northampton boss Chris Boyd
The Northampton Saints head coach lauds the academy products available to him at his new club
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/ 7 years agoMa’a Nonu to re-join Blues after leaving Toulon
A third stint with New Zealand's underachieving Super Rugby outfit
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Maro Itoje in advanced talks to stay at Saracens and say no to French suitors
The Saracens lock's current deal expires at the end of the season
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/ 7 years ago‘It’s a big challenge’ – Joe Launchbury anticipating bruising autumn encounter against Retallick
The Wasps second row looks ahead to November 10 when England host the All Blacks
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/ 7 years agoWales aim to sell their TV rights for £20m
The WRU want a £5m increase on their current deal, Peter Jackson has more...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBristol Bears bring in Springbok international on loan amid injury worries
A crisis at full-back has been eased by Pat Lam dipping into the market
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago£30m loss by Premiership clubs means door won’t be closed on fresh investment
CVC's £275m bid for a majority stake in the Premiership has been rejected
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/ 7 years agoJapan Tests will ease pressure on England stars
ENGLAND will play only two summer Test matches in Japan in 2020, edging elite players towards a total number of internationals...
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/ 7 years agoIoane sends out warning to Exiles rivals
By NEALE HARVEY Hard man: TJ Ioane breaks for Samoa against South Africa PICTURE: Getty Images TOUGH-tackling London Irish flanker TJ...
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/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 7 years agoLisa lands a birthday boost
LISA Thomson turns 21 this week and the Scotland star cannot wait to continue her exciting journey at a new club...
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/ 7 years agoShame on you Tom, and your ‘team’
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email:newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk SEEING Leicester ship 40 points...
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/ 7 years agoJoe’s not cruising for a bruising with Brodie
By NEALE HARVEY Seven up? Joe Launchbury has faced Retallick six times already PICTURE: Getty Images JOE Launchbury insists his seventh...
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/ 7 years agoWillison in no doubts Bath can float his trophy boat
By NEALE HARVEY KIWI centre Jackson Willison aims to join a select band to win league titles either side of the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoSurely players are allowed to consider future well-being?
IRRESPECTIVEof any new possible cash input from CVC Capital Partners, Premiership Rugby has to operate a tight financial ship. In that...
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/ 7 years agoDavies boosted by new Hildago-Clyne rivalry
By STEFFAN THOMAS GARETH Davies has warned his Wales scrumhalf rivals he’s set to go to the next level this season....
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/ 7 years agoMind games can put Ospreys on top
By ROB COLE Try: Williams scores v Boks Hungry: George North GEORGE North and Scott Williams hope their telepathic relationship can...
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/ 7 years agoAll clubs are equal? Not on this showing
IT IS no wonder there are so many complaints about officials after seeing last week’s Falcons v Sarries game. The amount...
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/ 7 years agoDragons new enforcer out to prove Jackman faith is justified
By ALEX BYWATER World Cup ambition: Brandon Nansen BRANDON Nansen hopes his injury curse has been broken and a consistent run...
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/ 7 years agoConcussion forces Ryan to call time
FORMER Leinster and Leicester forward Dominic Ryan has retired from rugby as a result of concussion. The flanker, 28, who won...
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/ 7 years agoLozowski pumps up to build his England bid
By NEALE HARVEY Challenge: Alex Lozowski faces England competition ALEX Lozowski has revealed why he has been piling on the pounds...
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/ 7 years agoQuins tyro Waters set for year of Island life
HARLEQUINS have released Calum Waters to Jersey Reds on a season-long loan with immediate effect. Scrum-half Waters, 22, joined Quins in...
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/ 7 years agoDevoto’s out of his ‘dark place’
OLLIE DEVOTO aims to put a nightmare season behind him by leading ambitious Exeter to a second Premiership title. After a...
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/ 7 years agoDu Preez moved for further surgery
CORNELL du Preez has been switched to Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital from Worcester Royal Hospital for further surgery on his throat...
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/ 7 years agoRennie delighted with his big men up front
Glasgow……….25 Munster ……….10 By GARY HEATLY DAVE Rennie praised his forward pack after the Warriors made it two wins from two...
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/ 7 years agoCameron cops four weeks for high tackle
RICHMOND’S Cameron Mitchell has been found guilty of a high tackle against Joe Smith of London Scottish in the first half...
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/ 7 years agoAll-action Tipuric leads rout of the Cheetahs
By STEFFAN THOMAS THE Ospreys demolished the Cheetahs with a seven try masterclass in Swansea to cap off their best start...
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/ 7 years agoChannel 4 to show Irish autumn Tests
IRELAND’S autumn internationals are to be televised live by Channel 4 for the next four years. The deal begins with the...
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/ 7 years agoAccuracy of Halfpenny proves the difference
By ROGER PANTING Tense finish: Gareth Davies scores for Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans SCARLETS avenged their two convincing defeats to Leinster,...
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/ 7 years agoFalcons host England World Cup warm-up
ENGLANDwill play a home Test match in Newcastle for the first time. Eddie Jones’ side will play four warm-up matches as...
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/ 7 years agoIoane try makes Blues pay for double yellow
By STEFFAN THOMAS CARDIFF Blues fell to an agonising last gasp 27-25 defeat to Benetton in Italy after being reduced to...
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/ 7 years agoRing-fence would help blood kids says Boyd
By NEALE HARVEY Keeping them happy: Chris Boyd works with his Saints squad PICTURES: Getty Images James Grayson Alex Mitchell Ehren...
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/ 7 years agoGeordan’s right for the Tigers says Deano
By ROB WILDMAN Smile of the Tiger: Manu Tuilagi dives to score for Leicester against Newcastle yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images GEORDAN...
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/ 7 years agoCockerill upbeat despite another defeat
Ulster…………….30 Edinburgh ……29 RICHARDCockerill lamented a last-gasp loss in Belfast but believes he has seen enough in Edinburgh’s opening two games...
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/ 7 years agoPriestland: It’s all about Bath for me right now
By STEFFAN THOMAS RHYS Priestland insists he’s put any thoughts of a Wales recall to the back of his mind as...
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/ 7 years agoWales in bid to get £20m for TV rights
By PETER JACKSON WALES are attempting to negotiate a record deal of more than £20m from the sale of TV rights...
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/ 7 years agoVital win for Jackman but much work to do
By ALEX BYWATER THIS WAS a game the Dragons had to win to relieve pressure on head coach Bernard Jackman, but...
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/ 7 years agoMiddleton brings in Blaze to drive bid for glory
By GEORGE LAWRENCE ENGLAND Women have appointed Richard Blaze as forwards coach with immediate effect. Former Leicester Tigers lock-turned-coach Blaze will...
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/ 7 years agoFriend’s all smiles after his first win in charge
Connacht …32 Zebre …………….13 ANDY Friend was thrilled to get his first win as Connacht coach as his men proved too...
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