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/ 7 years agoEaling call Buckland back from rugby wilderness
JAMES Buckland has vowed to make the most of a ‘fantastic opportunity’ after being summoned from the coaching wilderness to lead...
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/ 7 years agoVisser vows allegiance to Gustard revolution
By NEALE HARVEY ACE finisher Tim Visser aims to spearhead a Quins revival this season after giving the mental grind of...
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/ 7 years agoSummer rugby way forward for the minis
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND AS a parent I read with interest the Welsh Rugby Union’s plan to trial mini...
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/ 7 years agoCodling in to replace Rowntree
Prolific: Tim Visser has scored 30 tries in 61 games for Quins PICTURES: Getty Images Lineout king: Codling HARLEQUINS confirmed that...
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/ 7 years agoWelfare is still key but refs need more empathy
I’VE watched a lot of rugby this summer and I have to raise my concern over players competing for the high...
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/ 7 years agoJenkins: Injuries won’t derail Wales’ bid
ELLIS Jenkins believes he has laid down a World Cup marker after a summer to remember. Jenkins was Wales cocaptain alongside...
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/ 7 years agoNational One clubs hit out at dual registration snub
By NEALE HARVEY ANGRY National One clubs have accused the RFU and Premiership Rugby of ‘damaging the integrity’ of their competition...
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/ 7 years agoWilliams boys back to push Test claim
By ROB COLE THERE can be no excuses for Bernard Jackman’s Dragons next season as they can now field a match...
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/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 7 years agoWasps name their coaches
SPECULATION Wasps were interested in the services of Graham Rowntree have been quashed by Dai Young’s confirmation of his coaching team....
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/ 7 years agoRecord win in Argentina salvages Scots’ pride
SCOTLAND wrapped up their summer tour with a record 44-15 victory over Argentina last weekend. Scrum-half George Horne scored the first...
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/ 7 years agoContepomi quits Pumas
LEINSTER have confirmed, subject to being granted a work permit, that former centre Felipe Contepomi has been appointed their new backs...
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/ 7 years agoVernon brings Test pedigree to Exiles
By NEALE HARVEY MARQUEE signing Richie Vernon is ready to spearhead London Scottish’s charge for a top six Championship place after...
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/ 7 years agoStringer calls time aged 40
IRELANDgreat Peter Stringer has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 40 and with 98 caps for Ireland. Having...
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/ 7 years agoStephen Myler relishing new challenge at London Irish
After the release of the GK IPA Championship fixtures last week, Exiles fly-half Stephen Myler talked to Neale Harvey
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/ 7 years agoBarbarians return to Twickenham this December for Argentina grudge match!
The Barbarians team packed full of global superstars, will light up the stadium with their unique brand of rugby, proving perfect...
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/ 7 years agoGloucester CEO Stephen Vaughan defends stance over foreign signings
The Cherry and White's chief executive cools scrutiny over the signing of banned steroid user Gerbrandt Grobler
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/ 7 years agoDan Lydiate is aiming for fresh Test glories
Wales aren't short of depth in the back row
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/ 7 years agoSpringboks star quashes Bath link with Japan move
He starred against England in the June Tests
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/ 7 years agoBath fans can breathe easy as club announce Dave Attwood won’t be signing for Toulon
Attwood returns to The Rec after Toulon's attempts to buy him out of his Bath contract fall flat
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/ 7 years agoDavid Strettle has no doubt he can still star for England
Saracens-bound Strettle hasn't lost hope of adding to his 14 England caps
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/ 7 years agoRugby comes together to support local and national charities in fight against cancer
Bristol Bears forward Joe Batley joins efforts after receiving the news he is in remission for Hodgkin Lymphoma
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/ 7 years agoNew pitch at Knights
DONCASTERKnights will have use of an artificial pitch later this season. Funded by benefactor Steve Lloyd, the 3G pitch is expected...
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/ 7 years agoSeamless domestic structure? We have the exact opposite
THE RFU seem to have allowed ring-fencing issues to pervade all aspects of English rugby where the Premiership is concerned. 1....
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/ 7 years agoHamilton to Edinburgh
SCOTLAND back row Luke Hamilton has been reunited with coach Richard Cockerill after signing a one-year contract with Edinburgh. The 26-year-old...
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/ 7 years agoAnswers found, but still more questions
THE South Africa tour had answered a few questions. First, hysterical haranguing of referees is not the hallmark of a good...
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/ 7 years agoFour weeks for Moriarty
WALESNo.8 Ross Moriarty has been given a four-week suspension following his red card against Argentina. The 24-year-old reacted to an off-the-ball...
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/ 7 years agoStrettle has no doubt he can still star for England
By NEALE HARVEY As fast as ever: David Strettle scores a try for Clermont PICTURE: Getty Images Impressed: Eddie Jones EVERGREEN...
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/ 7 years agoWales flyer aiming high after breakthrough campaign
By NEALE HARVEY JOSH Adams’ fairy tale start to international rugby has got him dreaming of a first World Cup appearance....
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/ 7 years agoVaughan defends Gloucester stance over foreign signings
By NEALE HARVEY Boss: Stephen Vaughan GLOUCESTER chief executive Stephen Vaughan insists he has no qualms over the acquisition of convicted...
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/ 7 years agoCodling in line to replace Rowntree at Quins
By JON NEWCOMBE HARLEQUINS have made a move for Alex Codling as Graham Rowntree’s replacement in a bid to revive their...
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/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 7 years agoMyler relishing new challenge with Irish
By NEALE HARVEY Star signing: Stephen Myler has joined London Irish after 11 years at Nothampton PICTURE: Getty Images LONDON Irish...
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/ 7 years agoChampions plunged into pool of winners
By SAM JACKSON Four-time champions: Leinster celebrate their victory over Racing 92 in last season’s Bilbao final PICTURE: Getty Images HOLDERS...
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/ 7 years agoIbanez calls for Top 14 coaches to give French tyros a chance
By NEALE HARVEY No.8 Jordan Joseph Prop: Demba Bamba FRANCE legend Raphael Ibanez believes success at U20s level will underpin his...
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/ 7 years agoulvihill: Some big areas for Sam to improve
SAM Warburton has been urged to take a leaf out of Matt Giteau’s book if he wants to overtake David Pocock...
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/ 7 years agoDavies after a fresh start under Boyd
By NEALE HARVEY New challenge: Charlie Davies is hungry for action after being frozen out at Dragons PICTURES: Getty Images New...
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/ 7 years agoIbitoye can lead Quins’ revival – Sloan
Exceptional: Quins wing Gabriel Ibitoye JET-HEELED England U20s wing Gabriel Ibitoye must be granted full rein to spearhead a Harlequins revival,...
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/ 7 years agoKeeping eyes on the prize is no defence
Let off: Benjamin Fall WHAT a tangle World Rugby are getting itself into over red cards. This week they rescinded a...
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/ 7 years agoEddie’s so grateful for Cipriani’s magic kick
From NICK CAIN in Cape Town DANNY Cipriani got the thumbs up from Eddie Jones after a moment of inspiration that...
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/ 7 years agoFrench have quality to mimic Irish renaissance
Fresh-faced: Brian O’Driscoll stars at the U19 World Cup AFTER a long dismal period in French Rugby the stunning success of...
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/ 7 years agoMoment of magic from Cipriani gets England home
From NICK CAIN at Newlands Winning combination: Danny Cipriani celebrates with try scorer Jonny May PICTURE: Getty Images Touch of class:...
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/ 7 years agoSmith back for another crack at the Premiership
FORMER Australia international captain George Smith has penned a sixmonth injury cover deal as Bristol embark on a return to the...
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/ 7 years agoLydiate’s aiming for fresh Test glories
By PETER JACKSON DAN Lydiate has vowed to join the massed ranks of Welsh back row contenders in Test rugby. After...
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/ 7 years agoMama: Zimbabwe not an option yet
By NEALE HARVEY Leadership role: Worcester’s Marco Mama PICTURE: Getty Images Marco Mama has shone a light on the dilemma facing...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoRoot of all problems come from the pack
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU Email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk WHENat school in thbe...
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/ 7 years agoAmbitous Coventry step up their push for Premiership
By NEALE HARVEY Big plans: Jon Sharp COVENTRY chairman Jon Sharp insists there are ‘no limits’ to the club’s ambition after...
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/ 7 years agoCatchpole calls time
LEICESTER centre George Catchpole is retiring from rugby at the age of 24. He made his debut in 2013 but has...
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/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 7 years agoQuins bring in Millard
HARLEQUINS have appointed Billy Millard as general manager of rugby. The 48-year-old Aussie has held ther same position with USA Rugby...
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