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/ 8 years agoWhy has the drop-goal gone way of the dodo?
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW At the Parc des Princes one sunny Sunday afternoon, Jannie de Beer launched...
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/ 8 years agoFour year drug ban
SPARTANS lock Craig Hoare has been banned from all sport for four years after testing positive for an anabolic steroid. 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 agoBath should remember helpers from Brive
ANDY Nicol acclaims it as ‘without doubt the greatest achievement of my career’, Bath’s single-point European Cup final victory over Brive...
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/ 8 years agoRory’s rise just goes on and on in France
DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Rory Teague is brandishing a torch abroad as the only English head coach in the Top 14,...
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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 agoCut yap with one yellow card
RESPECT for the referee is a precious quality in rugby and yet hardly a weekend passes without the officials being subjected...
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/ 8 years agoFrustrated Ford tells Tigers fans: Give Manu time to hit peak form
By MIKE SINCLAIR Needs games: Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi GEORGE Ford has called for patience with Manu Tuilagi and Matt Toomua...
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/ 8 years agoBennett stars on debut as Kings put to sword
By GARY HEATLY Edinburgh ……37 Kings ………………7 EDINBURGH head coach Richard Cockerill believes Mark Bennett will only get better after he...
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/ 8 years agoWhirlwind year for new Irish prop star Lovejoy
By NEALE HARVEY AFTER beating England cricketer Gary Ballance to become Zimbabwe’s UKbased sports person of the year for 2017, unheralded...
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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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Club Rugby
/ 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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Miscellaneous
/ 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 agoSubscriptions…
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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 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...
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ago‘I was frustrated by how the ARU dumped the Western Force’ says Tigers arrival Polota-Nau
The Australia international reveals Michael Cheika gave him the seal of approval to move to Welford Road
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/ 8 years agoDark day for Dan Robson if Cipriani leaves Wasps for France
The Wasps scrum-half praises his team-mate as being 'a joy' to work alongside
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years ago‘Old Elthamians can bridge top-flight gap in Kent’, says Mike Friday
The USA 7s head coach on taking on the head of academy role at the National One side
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/ 8 years agoCoventry on the roll again after Wasps gave them a sting
Brendan Gallagher on why 15 wins from 15 for the National One side is not the only reason for Coventry to...
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/ 8 years agoWales miss out as Dai Young commits to Wales
Huge news for Wasps as their director of rugby counts himself out of the running to replace Wales head coach Gatland
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/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 8 years agoGatland set to give kids a run at Boks in US capital
By ALEX BYWATER WALES believe their oneoff clash with South Africa in Washington next year will have significant benefits both on...
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/ 8 years agoLeinster were a step up but we’re not out yet insists Hill
By NEALE HARVEY Battle cry: Jonny Hill celebrates a try for Chiefs DEFIANT lock Jonny Hill vows Exeter will put their...















