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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoEaster: I learned more in adversity with Quins than if we were on hot form
Nick Easter speaks to Neale Harvey about leaving the Stoop and how he got the job in Durban with the Sharks
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoAbuse at Twickenham made me consider retiring, says Nigel Owens
The official reveals comments were shouted from the stands during a Test between England and New Zealand
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBiggar: Good to get out of the goldfish bowl
'I put playing for Wales above the Lions' says the new arrival at Franklin's Gardens
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoGive Danny Cipriani a chance like the ECB with Stokes, Vickery urges
Phil Vickery calls for caution by the RFU and Eddie Jones
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHarlequins release former Hartpury star Jonas Mikalcius
27 tries for Hartpury when they won promotion to the Championship
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoUlster’s Rory Best keeps tight-lipped on his thoughts about his future
Over a decade as Ulster captain
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoGive Danny a chance like Stokes says Vickery
By GARY FITZGERALD PHIL Vickery has sent a heartfelt message to Eddie Jones “not to kick Danny Cipriani out of the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoChudley confident he’ll get Bath’s attack firing
By NEALE HARVEY Winner: Will Chudley ACE scrum-half Will Chudley is refreshed and ready to bring his Premiership-winning nous to Bath...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoHenson aims to play until he’s 40!
By PETER JACKSON GAVIN Henson looks ‘a million dollars’ according to Dragons’ head coach Bernard Jackman as the 36-year-old prepares for...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSlater: Johan’s expanded my rugby brain
By TOM BRADSHAW Eyes open: Gloucester lock Ed Slater ED SLATER has hailed Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann as a kindred...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoCutbacks cause fear over future of Welsh club game
By STEFFAN THOMAS FORMER Wales coach Nigel Davies fears some of rugby’s most historic clubs could fall out of existence with...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoI’m far from finished Ken warns rivals
Warrior: Ken Owens is still fighting for Wales place Young gun: Elliot Dee KEN Owens has warned his Wales hooker rivals...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoSteep learning curve for English lads in South Africa
ENGLAND U18s lost their third and final match of the International Series, going down 41-22 to hosts South Africa. It completes...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBlackadder throttles back Bath training schedule
By TOM BRADSHAW BATH have overhauled their training programme in a bid to avoid the string of injuries that decimated their...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoLuatua’s top-flight delay finally over
By ROB COLE All Black class: Steven Luatua finally gets his chance to play in the Premiership PICTURE: Getty Images STEVEN...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoEarle bets big on Quins to bring him Test debut
By NEALE HARVEY HOT-SHOTHarlequins wing Nathan Earle insists he had to quit Saracens to avoid his career “going down the drain”...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoMercer moving on
BATH flanker and former captain Guy Mercer has been released from his contract. Mercer, 28, played 123 games after arriving at...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoMcNicholl poised for new deal at Scarlets
By STEFFAN THOMAS JOHNNY McNicholl is set to sign a new deal with the Scarlets. The New Zealand-born wing’s contract in...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDickinson calls time
EDINBURGH prop Alasdair Dickinson has ended his playing career to take up a coaching position with the Scottish Rugby Academy. The...
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/ 8 years agoSarries lock jam sends Cutmore down to Pirates
By NEALE HARVERY IMPOSING Cornish Pirates second row Danny Cutmore is drawing inspiration from erstwhile Saracens colleague Nick Isiekwe as he...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoMullen joins Falcons
NEWCASTLE Falcons have signed United States prop Paul Mullen for the first four months of the season. The 26-year-old was part...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoUp the intensity by reducing schedule
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk COLIN Boag rightly states...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoIn reality, the pro game owes everything to the grassroots
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN East End hero: Jason Leonard playing for England PICTURE: Getty Images Isometimes...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoIcebergs lie ahead if the RFU continue on this course
IN last Sunday’s Rugby Paper, Jeff Probyn refers to how the ‘nuclear option’ button may need to be pressed with regard...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWasps kick off with a doozy in Dublin
By SAM JACKSON LEINSTER will begin the defence of their Champions Cup title at home to Wasps on Friday October 12...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoPumas need a leg up, not the Kiwis
YET again the Rugby Championship fixture draw is skewed towards the All Blacks. They are the only team to get three...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoNamibia grab Japan spot by battering Kenya
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER We’re through: Namibia celebrate their RWC spot NAMIBIA, for the sixth time in succession, booked their place at...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoEaster back in the coaching swim with Natal Sharks
By NEALE HARVEY NICKEaster insists the disappointment of being axed by Harlequins has failed to dent his confidence or desire to...
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/ 8 years agoIsiekwe stronger for his Boks humiliation
By GARY FITZGERALD Glum: Nick Isiekwe looks on after his early substitution in the first Test PICTURE: Getty Images NICK Isiekwe...
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/ 8 years agoRoberts ready for the biggest challenge yet
By STEFFAN THOMAS Not giving up: Jamie Roberts PICTURE: Getty Images JAMIE Roberts insists a summer move to Bath can help...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoJohnny enjoys growth spurt at Newcastle
Impressive start: Johnny Williams on debut for Falcons last weekend AFTER seven years at London Irish, Johnny Williams is relishing the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoShoulder problem could force Blues ace Rhun to retire
By ALEX BYWATER CARDIFF Blues full-back Rhun Williams is fighting to save his career following a serious shoulder injury sustained in...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoRugby Championship: All Blacks looking for fifth title in six years
New Zealand take on the Wallabies tomorrow morning in Sydney
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoMark Flanagan adds steel to Bedford Blues’ pack
It's been a summer of impressive recruitment by Mike Rayer at Goldington Road
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Featured
/ 8 years agoRugby Championship: Australia seek to shore up scrum while blooding in new caps
Continuing our team profiles ahead of the 2018 Rugby Championship, we look at the Wallabies
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Featured
/ 8 years agoRead and Retallick back for the All Blacks, as Australia turn to Hodge to fill midfield problem
Sam Whitelock will earn his 100th Test cap for New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup clash
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoJustin Tipuric named as Ospreys captain, as Alun Wyn Jones heads into World Cup year with Wales
Alun Wyn Jones' record of 115 appearances as captain is more than double of any other Ospreys player
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoDanny Cipriani attends Jersey court and is fined following arrest outside nightclub
Gloucester signing Cipriani pleads guilty to two charges
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBath confirm Guy Mercer will leave before the start of the season
Francois Louw is back fit, but it's another fans' favourite leaving the Rec
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHarlequins can reap the rewards of England resting Danny Care this summer, says coach Alex Codling
The Quins forwards coach also talks making the pack a force to be reckoned with
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoTyler Morgan has his mojo back after battle with injury and diabetes
The Dragons centre unloads on missing large parts of last season after being a part of Warren Gatland's plans
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoShaun Edwards to work with Ospreys
"Shaun is a world class coach" - Allen Clarke
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Featured
/ 8 years agoRugby Championship: Argentina team profile
Who else is on the Ledesma hype train?
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoJohn Mitchell waits in the wings for RFU and Bulls to agree compensation fee
The former All Blacks coach is wanted by Eddie Jones to be England's defence coach
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Featured
/ 8 years agoPeter Jackson column: RFU miss the boat again for Shaun Edwards
England miss another chance to join forces with a coach who has won everything there is to win in Union bar...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoUnearth the root causes to end off-field violence
EXPERT ANALYST ON PACIFIC NATIONS DAN LEO Players of Pacific Island heritage have a long and rich association with the physical...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoFlanagan adds steal to Blues’ pack
By NEALE HARVEY Premiership experience: Mark Flanagan RETURNING lock Mark Flanagan is convinced Bedford will be a “force to be reckoned...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSam’s the man to lead Ealing’s bid for top flight
By NEALE HARVEY New captain at Ealing: Sam Dickinson EALING hooker Alun Walker believes newly anointed skipper Sam Dickinson can lead...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBristol’s pocket rocket ready for explosive start
Desperate to play: Harry Thacker HOOKER Harry Thacker is hungry for a big role in Bristol Bear’s Premiership return after being...
International Rugby
Mike Tindall: Steve Borthwick is still the man to lead England forward
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