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/ 8 years agoDragons lining up prop Jarvis
THE Dragons look set to sign former Wales tighthead prop Aaron Jarvis from Clermont Auvergne. Jarvis is returning to the Guinness...
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/ 8 years agoSimmonds: We’re aiming for 3-0 against the Boks
By NEALE HARVEY Strength: Sam Simmons flights his way over the line to score for Exeter against London Irish PICTURE: Getty...
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/ 8 years agoArm injury forces Rob to quit
NORTHAMPTON and Australia centre Rob Horne has been forced to retire after suffering life-changing nerve damage to his right arm during...
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/ 8 years agoWasps have got it wrong too often admits Wade
By NEALE HARVEY Over again: Christian Wade scores against Worcester PICTURE: Getty Images WASPS must wise-up their game-management or forget about...
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/ 8 years agoRing-fencing no cure-all warns boss of Tigers
By NEALE HARVEY LEICESTER chief executive Simon Cohen has spoken out against Premiership ring-fencing, insisting its proponents are misguided and that...
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/ 8 years agoKruis aims to take control for rest of season
Targets: George Kruis SARACENS enforcer George Kruis aims to end an “up and down” season by bagging a Premiership title and...
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/ 8 years agoFuture’s bright for fans in Cornwall
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/ 8 years agoScarlets routed by Leinster’s avengers
Fergus McFadden of Leinster dives over to score their third try PICTURE: Getty Images LEINSTER reduced the Scarlets’ Champions’ Cup dream...
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/ 8 years agoStirling wants Yorkshire to savour local flavour
In his first interview since being unveiled as Yorkshire Carnegie’s new DoR, Chris Stirling tells Jon Newcombe of his first impressions...
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/ 8 years agoHow can Shields play for England?
NEWS that Hurricanes’ Brad Shields will be considered for England’s summer tour to South Africa defies belief. He is a Kiwi...
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/ 8 years agoNorth was a great signing for Saints insists Diggin
By JON NEWCOMBE Glory days: George North with Saints in 2013 NORTHAMPTON legend Paul Diggin says George North’s contribution to Saints’...
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/ 8 years agoSingleton aiming to claim a place on England jet
By NEALE HARVEY Hopeful: Jack Singleton WORCESTER hooker Jack Singleton aims to cap a stellar Premiership campaign by forcing his way...
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/ 8 years agoLet’s try to ensure Horne stays a Saint
I HOPE there is enough room in your edition to include my letter offering my best regards to Rob Horne. Never...
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/ 8 years agoTEAMS: Racing 92 v Munster
Earls returns from injury to start on the wing
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/ 8 years agoTEAMS: Leinster v Scarlets
Dan Jones starts at 10 as Patchell moves to full back
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/ 8 years agoJudgement Day kicks off with the Crabbie’s Challenge
The Dragons are having some fun ahead of their Judgement Day clash next week
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/ 8 years agoTEAMS: Cardiff Blues v Pau
Blues hoping to continue European journey to send Wilson off in style
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/ 8 years agoUlster legend Paul Marshall to retire at end of season
(Photo: Getty Images) By Jake Jones Paul Marshall has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of...
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/ 8 years agoTEAMS: Gloucester v Newcastle Falcons
(Photo: Getty Images) By Jake Jones Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann has urged his Gloucester side to ‘get out of the...
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/ 8 years agoNewcastle Falcons sign Logovi’i Mulipola
Samoan international to leave Welford Road after six and a half years
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/ 9 years agoBakewell’s got Tigers boxing clever again, says Tom Youngs
Leicester hooker Tom Youngs discloses the boxing sessions that have helped the Tigers pack find their grit
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/ 9 years agoJonathan Joseph a doubt to feature in South Africa tour with ankle injury
Bath centre left Allianz Park on crutches after heavy defeat to Saracens
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/ 9 years agoArctic chill descends on Dorking as Sweden turn up to play 2nd XV
Michael Young tells the story of how Swedish rugby sought to rebound from European Championship North form with a trip to...
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/ 9 years agoFour Scots summoned to court after incident at train station with Eddie Jones
Quartet to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court for alleged abuse
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/ 9 years agoIsrael Folau escapes sanction by ARU for comments about gay community
Australia and Waratahs star Folau calls out ARU chief executive Raelene Castle for 'misrepresenting' his position on homosexuality
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/ 9 years agoScarlets second XV given the runaround
■ By ROB COLE EDINBURGH closed the gap on Scarlets to a single point in the race for a home quarterfinal...
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/ 9 years agoKnee injury forces Grabham to retire
SCARLETSwinger Tom Grabham has been forced to retire due to a knee injury. The 26-year-old made one competitive appearance for the...
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/ 9 years agoElectric start secures Blues Champions Cup spot
■ By ALEX BYWATER CARDIFF Blues sealed their place in next season’s Champions Cup by thrashing a woeful Southern Kings outfit...
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/ 9 years agoSale decide not to appeal Denny ban
SALE Sharks will not appeal against the sanctions imposed on Denny Solomona for the alleged homophobic slur directed towards Worcester’s Jamie...
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/ 9 years agoFirst half blitz sets Warriors on way to semi-final
■ By RONAN O’BRIEN Glasgow…35 Connacht …22 GLASGOW sealed a home semi-final after this comprehensive triumph over Connacht. Tries from Stuart...
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/ 9 years agoHaley gets two weeks for Bassett incident
SALE Sharks full-back Mike Haley has been given a two-week suspension after being cited for striking Josh Bassett in their 28-27...
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/ 9 years agoDragons rue Rosser’s late effort ruled out by TMO
By STEFFAN THOMAS JARED Rosser helped himself to a hat-trick of first-half tries, and then had a potential match winning fourth...
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/ 9 years agoBaa-Baas appoint Bristol boss Lam
PAT Lam will coach the Barbarians against an England XV at Twickenham on May 27. Lam, who has just guided Bristol...
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/ 9 years agoSupersub Murray swings it Munster’s direction
By JOHN FALLON Cheetahs … 17 Munster … 19 MUNSTER coach Johann van Graan said it was another huge team effort...
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/ 9 years agoHerbst may have to go under the knife
ULSTER have received a blow with news that Wiehahn Herbst is likely to miss the rest of the campaign with a...
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/ 9 years agoWarrior Te’o finally back up to speed after Lions hangover
By NEALE HARVEY Back in the groove: Ben Te’o holds off Ireland’s Johnny Sexton PICTURES: Getty Images ENGLAND centre Ben Te’o...
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/ 9 years agoCoaching duo quit England for American foreign Legion
By GRAHAM JENKINS TWO young English coaches are hoping the United States truly is the land of opportunity as they carve...
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/ 9 years agoVersatility taking Daly’s game to next level
By NEALE HARVEY ELLIOT Daly insists playing Test rugby on the wing while wearing No.13 for Wasps has made him a...
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/ 9 years agoLewis glad to learn from the old master at Blues
HE MIGHT be a Wales international and old beyond his years, but Cardiff Blues prop Dillon Lewis is more than happy...
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/ 9 years agoBarrow relishing crack in Top 14 after frustrating time at Tigers
By NEALE HARVEY Point to prove: Dom Barrow FORMER Leicester lock Dom Barrow has vowed to spearhead a Northampton revival once...
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/ 9 years agoExeter promote record 14 from the academy
ROB Baxter is set to welcome his biggest intake of academy youngsters into his Exeter Chiefs squad for the 2018/19 season....
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/ 9 years agoCrane: Bristol better placed now to thrive
By NEALE HARVEY BRISTOL No.8 Jordan Crane believes Pat Lam’s newly-promoted side are better equipped to tackle the Premiership now than...
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/ 9 years agoItoje agent suspended for breach of betting regulations
AGENT Matt Hart has been suspended for 22 months after placing almost 1,500 bets on rugby worldwide and depositing in excess...
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/ 9 years agoSort scrum mess before it’s too late
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I MUST concour with...
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/ 9 years agoEaling building case for Premiership
By JON NEWCOMBE FIJI international prop Campese Ma’Afu will be the next Premiership player to head to Ealing Trailfinders at the...
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/ 9 years agoEmyr moves to coaching
SCARLETS hooker Emyr Phillips will retire at the end of the season after a decade with the region. Phillips, 31, has...
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/ 9 years agoQuins needed to bring in new blood when O’Shea left
IT’S a shame for John Kingston to be leaving his beloved Harlequins at the end of the season, but without trying...
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/ 9 years agoRandall signs on from rivals Gloucester
FORMER England U20s scrum-half Harry Randall has signed a two-year deal to join Bristol from West Country rivals Gloucester. Randall, 22,...












