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/ 7 years agoLaunchbury: It’s not been easy to get in this squad
By NEALE HARVEY JOE Launchbury believes fierce competition within England’s vastly experienced, power-packed second row unit is boosting their World Cup...
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/ 7 years agoBarritt: World Cup is opportunity to evolve
SARACENS skipper Brad Barritt has thrown down the gauntlet to his young guns by urging them to improve standards and lay...
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/ 7 years agoNow I can try to follow my hooker hero Thompson
By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND hooker Jack Singleton says he owes Worcester a huge debt of gratitude for rescuing his career and...
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/ 7 years agoIrish bolster back row with tyro Shark Nott
LONDONIrish have signed versatile forward George Nott from Sale Sharks. The Wales-born 23-yearold made 36 appearances for Sale, including 14 in...
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/ 7 years agoCare ruled out until November
HARLEQUINS scrum-half Danny Care will undergo surgery on an ankle injury sustained during preseason training, ruling him out for eight weeks....
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/ 7 years agoSchalk set for swan song on grand stage
PETER JACKSON The distinction of being the Grand Old Man at the World Cup will almost certainly go to a hooker...
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/ 7 years agoWRU dish out ‘confetti’ caps to their reserve team
THERE was a time when the Welsh Rugby Union went to elaborate lengths to avoid awarding caps, almost as if it...
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/ 7 years agoNewcastle is ideal venue for Italy Test
JEFF Probyn is a absolutely right that internationals played around the country can build enthusiasm for the game, but it doesn’t...
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/ 7 years agoWhy Teo’s Toulon bunk will bug Irish
BEN Te’o has had a varied career, never staying too long in one place as can be gauged from his various...
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/ 7 years agoWell said, Steve, hopefully RFU will get the message
CONGRATULATIONS to Richmond’s Steve Hill for his very frank, openminded and perceptive comments on the state of rugby in England. What...
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/ 7 years agoFather figure Ackermann can bring best out of Jaco Kriel at Gloucester
Jaco Kriel has more going on in his life than you may see on the surface
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/ 7 years agoRhys Carre one of two uncapped players in Wales’ team to face Ireland
Josh Navidi will captain Wales in Cardiff, as revealed by TRP last week
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/ 7 years agoMennaye Field remains at the heart of Cornish Pirates plans
The Championship club don't plan on abandoning their current home when the Stadium for Cornwall is completed
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/ 7 years agoAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen drops star centre from World Cup squad
New Zealand have named their 31 players to travel to Japan
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/ 7 years agoScotland lock Sam Skinner out of 2019 Rugby World Cup
The Exeter Chiefs lock limped off at Murrayfield with a hamstring injury at the weekend
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/ 7 years agoExclusive: Axed England star Ben Te’o makes overseas move
Te'o has found a permanent home once his term as a medical joker at Toulon expires
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/ 7 years agoAmpthill pair sign up
WINGKwaku Asiedu and full-back Karim Lynch have joined Ampthill. Wing Asiedu, 25, joins from Coventry who last season loaned him to...
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/ 7 years agoRFU warned – change or we could break away!
By JON NEWCOMBE CAMBRIDGE president Stephen Bowller has advocated that National League clubs should consider a breakaway from the Rugby Football...
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/ 7 years agoDyantyi fails test
SPRINGBOK wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has tested positive for a banned substance. The 2018 World Rugby breakthrough player of the year, denies...
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/ 7 years agoMako: I let the last Cup pass by
By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND prop Mako Vunipola is determined to make the most of his second World Cup chance after admitting...
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/ 7 years agoTwo more for Sheedy
BRISTOL fly-half Callum Sheedy has signed a twoyear contract extension keeping him at the club until 2022. The 23-year-old played for...
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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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/ 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 agoOlympic Sevens comeback still possible for Davies
By ALEX BYWATER JAMES Davies says he wouldn’t rule out a Sevens return for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite pushing hard...
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/ 7 years agoTe’o off to Japan after his pit stop in France
By NEIL FISSLER EXCLUSIVE BEN TE’O will be heading to Japan despite England coach Eddie Jones leaving him out of his...
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/ 7 years agoFather figure Ackermann can bring best out of Kriel
By NEALE HARVEY BACK row ace Jaco Kriel insists his best is yet to come as Gloucester set about the task...
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/ 7 years agoPriestland rubbishes Welsh criticism
By ALEX BYWATER RHYS Priestland has told critics of Wales’ attacking game they don’t know what they’re talking about and has...
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/ 7 years agoHaskell set for the Octagon
FORMER England international James Haskell has signed a deal to fight with mixed martial arts promotion Bellator MMA. The 34-year-old is...
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/ 7 years agoRuddock: My cash is on Wales all the way in RWC
By PETER JACKSON MIKE Ruddock is backing Wales to win the World Cup and end the debate over their elevation to...
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/ 7 years agoStuart: My U20 mates helped lure me to Bath
By NEALE HARVEY Ambitious: Will Stuart in action for Wasps BATH tighthead Will Stuart says the chance to be reunited with...
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/ 7 years agoRichmond were so badly treated
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk YORKSHIRE Carnegie bought their...
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/ 7 years agoEnd relegation for sake of the game says Hill
By NEALE HARVEY RICHMOND rugby director Steve Hill insists promotion and relegation between the Premiership and Championship must end for the...
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/ 7 years agoHaskell is having a laugh… I hope
NEWS this week that James Haskell was to try his hand in the world of MMA has surely got to be...
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/ 7 years agoHuge win puts England third in world rankings
ENGLAND’S 57-15 victory yesterday has seen them move up to third in the world rankings, leapfrogging both South Africa and Ireland....
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/ 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 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 agoRacing await for Saracens
HOLDERS Saracens will begin their Champions Cup defence against French giants Racing 92 in Paris on November 17. The day before,...
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/ 7 years agoSkelton: Forget Oz, I’m with Sarries now
By NEALE HARVEY Focussed: Will Skelton wants to get Saracens off to a strong start PICTURES: Getty Images WILL Skelton has...
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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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