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/ 8 years agoNo X-factor, but captain Hartley’s still right man to lead out England
By NEALE HARVEY Big character: Dylan Hartley has a fine record with England PICTURES: Getty Images NICK Easter believes Dylan Hartley’s...
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/ 8 years agoUlster hit for six as new boy Larmour steals show
By BILL KIELY LEINSTER ran in six tries to earn a record win over Ulster at the RDS as Jordan Larmour’s...
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/ 8 years agoAdams eyes Test chance after revival at Warriors
By NEALE HARVEY THREE years after turning his back on regional rugby with the Scarlets through lack of opportunity, hot-shot Worcester...
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/ 8 years agoGeraghty: Cipriani among top three No.10s
DANNY Cipriani would be a “big loss to English rugby” should he grow tired of being ignored by England boss Eddie...
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/ 8 years agoHomework pays off for Ospreys’ hero Biggar
By ALEX BYWATER DAN Biggar revealed his man-of-the-match display had been a week in the planning after he created three of...
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/ 8 years agoJones factor getting Prydie back on the boil at Scarlets
By STEFFAN THOMAS TOM Prydie’s career has been one of highs and lows, a meteoric early rise followed by a long...
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/ 8 years agoOff-field distraction helping Spencer focus on the pitch
By LUKE JARMYN SARACENS scrum-half Ben Spencer says changes in his personal life have helped him cement a place in the...
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/ 8 years agoSeven-try Scarlets hammer injury-hit Dragons
By STEFFAN THOMAS SCARLETS head coach Wayne Pivac was full of praise for his side as they thrashed the Dragons to...
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/ 8 years agoBates banking on experience to win England a second Slam
By GEORGE LAWRENCE Champions: England do the Grand Slam in 2017 ENGLAND U20s have named their 32-man Elite Player Squad to...
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/ 8 years agoGive more authority back to the referees
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I’VE been one of...
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/ 8 years agoMunster in tune for the Euro battle that waits
By JOHN FALLON MUNSTER got a timely boost ahead of the resumption of the Champions Cup with a bonus point win...
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/ 8 years agoFagerson injury blow for Scotland
SCOTLAND will be without tighthead Zander Fagerson until at least the Six Nations meeting with Ireland on March 10 after the...
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/ 8 years agoEddie’s done a fine job but selection’s become puzzling
EDDIE Jones has turned England into potential World Cup winners in Japan. However, I agree with Brendan Gallagher (31.12.17 edition) that...
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/ 8 years agoRampant Warriors rack up bonus by half-time
By SAM JACKSON Zebre…………….20 Glasgow……….40 A STARRINGperformance from George Horne helped Glasgow to a twelfth PRO14 victory of the season. The...
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/ 8 years agoLouw sidelined but Underhill nears return
BATH flanker Francois Louw has been ruled out for three months. The South African openside, 32, injured his knee in the...
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/ 8 years ago‘Clanger’ Clancy has done it again
ONCE again George Clancy has endeared himself to the Cardiff crowd with another inept performance. On his last visit he enraged...
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/ 8 years agoForeign influx could hurt England warns Gatland
By ALEX BYWATER WARREN Gatland fears the ever-increasing riches on offer in the Premiership could prove a detriment to the international...
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/ 8 years agoYoung confirms he is staying at Wasps
WASPS confirmed TRP’s exclusive that director of rugby Dai Young has signed a new long-term deal with the club. Young, 50,...
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/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 8 years agoBaxter working hard to retain Chiefs stars
EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is unlikely to make many additions to his squad. Out-of-contract players are now...
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/ 8 years agoTop four? No, we’re in it to win it – Woodward
By NEALE HARVEY GLOUCESTER have set their sights high and have no interest in being the ‘best of the rest’ behind...
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/ 8 years agoHogg should be fit for Cardiff opener
STUART Hogg hopes to return from a hip injury ‘in the next couple of weeks’, with Scotland’s Six Nations campaign kicking...
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/ 8 years agoDai Young signs contract extension with Wasps after being ‘humbled’ by links to Wales job
Aviva Premiership club confirms news revealed by TRP two weeks ago
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/ 8 years agoSlater’s galvanising Gloucester revival with forward grunt
Willi Heinz talks about Ed Slater's impact at Kingsholm after the swap deal involving Jonny May going to Leicester last summer
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/ 8 years ago‘I’ll do my best to stay on the level of other England locks’, says bulking Isiekwe
Nick Isiekwe on the unconventional diet which has helped him grow to over 18st
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/ 8 years agoLondon Irish urged to keep faith with coaching staff
Former rival coach comes out backing Nick Kennedy and co.
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/ 8 years agoTwo-in one-out at Worcester Warriors
Warriors energised by Ryan Mills new deal, while Peter Stringer exits Sixways
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/ 8 years agoBilly Vunipola turns up to award prizes to stars of Saracens Disability Programme
England vice-captain brings the Christmas cheer to winners of Saracens' crossbar challenge
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/ 8 years agoSaracens complete signing of Nic Stirzaker on short-term deal
Former Rebels scrum-half will cover for the injured Richard Wigglesworth
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/ 8 years agoWales advised to consider Vern Cotter as successor to Gatland
Mike Ruddock urges the WRU to consider the former Scotland boss he describes as a 'class act'
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/ 8 years agoSevens set to launch IPL-style tournament
By NEALE HARVEY PLANS to introduce an annual IPL cricketstyle franchised Sevens competition in 2018 will be a “game-changer for smaller...
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/ 8 years agoHenry’s mind games get him focused on England
By NEALE HARVEY Finally fit again: Henry Thomas is hungry for a Test recall thanks to help from Don Macpherson PICTURE:...
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/ 8 years agoRuddock: Add Cotter to the list for Wales
By PETER JACKSON WALES are being advised to consider Vern Cotter as their new head coach. Mike Ruddock, the only Welshman...
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/ 8 years agoWarriors lock quits to pursue American Dream
Ace: Scotland-Williamson SECOND row Christian Scotland-Williamson has left Worcester Warriors to pursue a career in American football in Florida. The 24-year-old...
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/ 8 years agoClub or country decision is real tough one for role model Carr
Choice to make: Nizaam Carr WASPS back rower Nizaam Carr admits he will face the most agonising decision of his career...
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/ 8 years agoIsiekwe powers up for place in Eddie’s
By NEALE HARVEY Chicken and milk diet: Nick Isiekwe IMPOSING Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe has revealed how a diet of chicken...
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/ 8 years agoSharks ace chomping at the bit for shot at Six Nations
By JON NEWCOMBE Flyer: Byron McGuigan NEW Scotland star Byron McGuigan has his sights set on the Six Nations after enjoying...
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/ 8 years agoSlater’s galvanising Gloucester revival with forward grunt
By NEALE HARVEY Leader: Ed Slater Skipper: Will Heinz ED SLATER’S leadership skills have helped fire Gloucester into Premiership title contention,...
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/ 8 years agoWarburton hits fresh peak with New Year OBE
Ian McLauchlan Ed Morrison James Robson BRITISH Lions captain Sam Warburton says he is “overwhelmed, privileged and very proud,” after being...
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/ 8 years agoChoke-tackle must get the big Kiss-off
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email:newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk HOWI applauded Colin Boag’s condemnation...
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/ 8 years agoExiles urged to keep faith with Kennedy and staff
By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish must stand by rugby director Nick Kennedy and his young coaches regardless of whether they are...
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/ 8 years agoChampionship still needs work despite Melville promises
HERE we go again about ring fencing the Premiership in December 17 edition of TRP. Nigel Melville came in as RFU...
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/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 8 years agoCoventry residents spoilt for choice
EXCELLENT article on National One leaders Coventry RFC in last week’s edition. The relationship between Cov and Wasps is intriguing, as...
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/ 8 years agoWarriors hit back to level 1872 Cup series
Glasgow 17 Edinburgh 0 GLASGOWgained revenge for last week’s defeat to Edinburgh with this hardfought 1872 Cup win at Scotstoun. The...
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/ 8 years agoBlues’ cult hero Filise brings up 250 mark
By ALEX BYWATER Still going strong at 40: Blues prop Taufa’ao Filise TAUFA’AO Filise insists he remains unclear over his future...
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/ 8 years agoTyro Babos set for baptism against Webb
By ROB COLE Prodigy: Dan Babos TEENAGE Dragons scrumhalf Dan Babos will face the biggest test of his career to date...
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/ 8 years agoSexton returns in Leinster shake up
PREVIEW… Leinster v Connacht Monday, January 1, Kick-off 3.15pm. Aviva Stadium JOHNNY Sexton will captain Leinster on his return to the...
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/ 8 years agoWe want to win it for Les – Piutau
PREVIEW… Ulster v Munster Monday, January 1, Kick-off 5.35pm ULSTER recall fly-half Christian Lealiifano for their derby with Munster as pressure...
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/ 8 years agoBudd try clinches Christmas double for Benetton
By GEORGE LAWRENCE Zebre 20 Benetton 26 DEANBudd’s score 11 minutes from time helped Benetton back up last weekend’s victory over...











