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/ 8 years agoI thought my career was over, says Luke
By NEALE HARVEY England duty: Chris Robshaw FRUSTRATED Harlequins back rower Luke Wallace has revealed the gruesome extent of last summer’s...
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/ 8 years agoPreparation for Premiership begins now says Morahan
AUSSIE flyer Luke Morahan says Bristol must hit top-flight levels of performance over the remainder of the season to ensure they...
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/ 8 years agoGalarza hoping for Pumas reprieve at Gloucester.
GLOUCESTER lock Mariano Galarza has revealed how proposed changes in Argentina’s Test eligibility rules could pave the way to him signing...
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/ 8 years agoOwen warning for ‘big-name’ Tuilagi
By NEALE HARVEY No regrets: Tigers centre Gareth Owen FIT-AGAIN Leicester centre Gareth Owen has designs on the Leicester No.13 shirt...
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/ 8 years agoBrits battling to reach milestone in Dublin
ALL-ACTION Saracens hooker Schalk Brits is targeting an earlier than expected return from the serious injury that threatened his hopes of...
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/ 8 years agoOwen Williams can be Wales’ flexible back, says Gloucester partner Burns
By Neale Harvey Owen Williams’ flexibility across the back-line can propel him into Six Nations starting contention for Wales, says Gloucester...
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/ 8 years agoDavid Strettle to make the move back to Saracens after three years with Clermont
Saracens' favourite re-signs after three successful seasons in France
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/ 8 years agoInjury-hit England sweat on fitness of Robshaw and Brown
Eddie Jones left with selection worries ahead of Six Nations opener as injury list grows to 16
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/ 8 years agoHalfpenny ‘needs to offer more ball in hand’ warns JJ Williams
Welsh rugby great says Halfpenny hasn't been the same since returning from Toulon
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/ 8 years agoSaracens legend Chris Wyles says this season will be his last in rugby
Mark McCall speaks highly of 34-year-old who will conclude his career in testimonial year for Saracens
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/ 8 years agoOspreys sack Steve Tandy after Champions Cup exit
Defeat at Stade Marcel Michelin spells the end for Tandy's six years in charge
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/ 8 years agoTeen-star Matthieu can light up Six Nations
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Anew fly-half is on schedule to do something beyond the most revered No.10’s,...
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/ 8 years agoSuccession planning only way after that 12-year blip
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Sideways star: Harlequins No.10 Marcus Smith PICTURE: Getty Images Don’t you just...
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/ 8 years agoSaints crying out for drop-goal specialist
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk MANY thanks for Peter...
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/ 8 years agoKennedy warns off rival clubs after Lewington quits Irish for Saracens
LONDON Irish rugby director Nick Kennedy insists he did all he could to retain the services of Alex Lewington after the...
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/ 8 years agoNico is double trouble as Cheetahs roar in
Cheetahs …45 Kings…24 NICO LEE backed up last week’s hat-trick by scoring two tries as the Cheetahs claimed a bonus-point win...
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/ 8 years agoOwen can be Wales’ flexible friend says partner Billy
By NEALE HARVEY OWEN Williams’ flexibility across the back-line can propel him into Six Nations starting contention for Wales, says Gloucester...
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/ 8 years agoMore marketing required to boost national leagues
DURING 2016-17 season the average attendance at an FA Premier League game was 35,822. The same figure for an Aviva Premiership...
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/ 8 years agoClermont win has set us on way says Gibson
By NEALE HARVEY IN-FORM back rower Jamie Gibson believes Northampton can salvage their season by winning the Anglo- Welsh Cup and...
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/ 8 years agoFans will stay away with no relegation
I MUST strongly disagree with Mr. Boag’s comments on scrapping relegation in last week’s paper. In recent times crowds have in...
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/ 8 years agoCup king Burrows learning from the waiting game
By JON NEWCOMBE TRANSITIONING from goto man at Yorkshire Carnegie to Newcastle new boy has been tough to take at times,...
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/ 8 years agoVan Velze better after ‘7-month hangover’
By TOM BRADSHAW ALMOST five months after his comeback from a concussion that came close to ending his career, Worcester linchpin...
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/ 8 years agoYes, we CAN win this year says upbeat Townsend
SCOTLAND GREGOR Townsend insists Scotland have a chance to win this year’s Six Nations but knows his side must win four...
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/ 8 years agoLarmour has the look of adventure
Find of the season: Jordan Larmour of Leinster IRELAND SQUAD Forwards: Rory Best (Ulster), Jack Conan (Leinster), Sean Cronin (Leinster), Ultan...
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/ 8 years agoWe’ve got lot better insists O’Shea
ITALY ITALY coach Conor O’Shea says he is excited by the direction the team is taking after picking a mix of...
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/ 8 years agoBastareaud out for Brunel, but Parra is back
FRANCE TOULON centre Mathieu Bastareaud will miss France’s Six Nations opener against Ireland on February 3 after receiving a three-week ban...
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/ 8 years agoTipuric holds key to Wales success
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND IWAS delighted to see some of the new names in the Wales squad this week,...
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/ 8 years agoJones wants his succesor to grow legacy
By GARY FITZGERALD EDDIE Jones has outlined why it is so important his successor is taken under his wing in order...
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/ 8 years agoRing-fence Premiership or lose stars warns Dusty
By NEALE HARVEY MORE exceptional youngsters like Marcus Smith will be held back unless the Premiership is ring-fenced, warns frustrated Leicester...
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/ 8 years agoHarry thanks Leinster toughs for giving him a good kicking!
Unbeaten for England: Harry Williams ENGLAND tight-head Harry Williams claims having his backside kicked during Exeter’s recent defeats by Leinster could...
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/ 8 years agoHalfpenny told to up his game or face axe
By PETER JACKSON LEIGH Halfpenny is being warned to raise his game as Wales full-back in the face of growing competition...
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/ 8 years agoOld king Cole gets set to repel youngsters
By NEALE HARVEY FIRED-UP tight-head Dan Cole says he is relishing his ninth Six Nations campaign as much as his first...
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/ 8 years agoNew breakdown laws spoil game – top ref Ed
By NEALE HARVEY RENOWNED referee Ed Morrison fears the essence of Rugby Union around the battle for possession is being lost...
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/ 8 years agoHigh praise for Van Rensburg as James finds his feet at No10
Wanted man: Rohan Janse van Rensburg By JON NEWCOMBE SAM JAMES says he would welcome Rohan Janse van Rensburg back at...
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/ 8 years agoHaskell frustrated to be hit for four
ENGLAND flanker James Haskell believes his disciplinary record should have counted more in his favour after he received a four-week ban...
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/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 8 years agoHeat builds on coach O’Connor at Tigers
ON THE BLING SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler LEICESTER TIGERS head coach Matt O’Connor is fighting to...
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/ 8 years agoRokoduguni ruled out for entire Six Nations
SEMESA Rokoduguni will be out for longer than expected after shoulder surgery and will miss the entire Six Nations. The Bath...
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/ 8 years agoFrom Jersey journeyman to England contender
By NEALE HARVEY GARY Graham’s potent mix of determination and “edge” will see him thrive on the England stage, according to...
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/ 8 years agoTaxman hits Falcons with winding-up order
THE FINANCIAL plight of Newcastle Falcons was again in the spotlight after the club were issued with a winding-up order by...
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/ 8 years agoKingsley fine tunes Canucks ahead of World Cup qualifier
Star of the show: Ospreys wing Jeff Hassler Old mates: Kingsley Jones, left, with Phlippe St Andre WITH Canada largely covered...
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/ 8 years agoSevens ace Gray earns pro contract with Atlanta
FORMER England Sevens star Alex Gray has signed a reserve future contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The 26-year-old, the first English...
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/ 8 years agoBen Youngs pens new Leicester Tigers deal
England international commits to Welford Road to the delight of coach Matt O'Connor
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/ 8 years agoGaffney challenges Northampton Saints to earn European cup spot
Northampton's interim director of rugby praises the impression Phil Dowson has made on him since his arrival
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/ 8 years ago‘Sort out season to end injury mayhem’ says Bath coach Toby Booth
Booth explains how the demanding physicality of Premiership rugby has changed his training programme
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/ 8 years agoEddie Jones signs contract extension as England head coach
Australian signs on to 2021 and RFU confirm steps being taken to bed in his successor for smooth transition
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/ 8 years agoSenior Munster stars show public support for team-mate who served steroid doping ban
Irish rugby in hot debate over whether past dopers should be signed by provinces and the role of IRFU
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/ 8 years agoBarclay continues as Scotland captain despite Laidlaw’s inclusion for Six Nations
Gregor Townsend also names four uncapped players in squad expected to challenge for Six Nations title
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/ 8 years agoGatland hands Worcester wing Josh Adams Six Nations call-up
Full details of the Wales squad named by Warren Gatland
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/ 8 years agoOnly nerves can hold back Cokanasiga now
By NEALE HARVEY Force of nature: Joe Cokanasiga PICTURES: Getty Images Message: Nick Kennedy SIX Nations hopeful Joe Cokanasiga has revealed...
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