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/ 9 years ago

Gloucester honing killer instinct says Woodward

By NEALE HARVEY Aiming high: Jason Woodward GLOUCESTER full-back Jason Woodward reckons squad depth and the discovery of a killer instinct...

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/ 9 years ago

Denton: I had to quit Bath for Test dream

By NICK VERDIER Hungry for game time: David Denton PICTURES: Getty Images DAVID Denton wants to wear the Scotland jersey again...

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/ 9 years ago

Gold excited to have captain GJ back to lead battle

WORCESTER hope concussion problems to a trio of key players are a thing of the past as they look set to...

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/ 9 years ago

Lean, keen and ready to fight for England dream

By NEALE HARVEY World beaters: Johnny Williams scores against South Africa at last summer’s U20s World Cup, with Joe Marchant in...

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/ 9 years ago

Captain Sam gets Wembley honour

SPURS have invited Sam Warburton to be guest of honour at Wembley for their opening home match of the new Premier...

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/ 9 years ago

‘World class’ Vunipola flying again – Sanderson

Rested: Billy Vunipola BILLYVunipola is ready to brush off his Lions disappointment and reassert his position as the world’s dominant No.8,...

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/ 9 years ago

Joseph has to reinvent himself now says Mears

Critic: Lee Mears LIONS flop Jonathan Joseph must take a leaf out of Brian O’Driscoll’s book by re-evaluating his game in...

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/ 9 years ago

Sarries rocket helps Nick hit new heights

By NEALE HARVEY Impressive start: England boss Eddie Jones congratulates Nick Isiekwe after his debut against the Barbarians PICTURES: Getty Images...

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/ 9 years ago

Top Boks will follow ‘exodus to Europe’

By NEALE HARVEY Views: Edward Griffiths SUPER Rugby’s fading appeal is likely to provoke South Africa’s major provinces to follow the...

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/ 9 years ago

O’Connor: Sale culture can get me back to top

By JON NEWCOMBE Trust: Steve Diamond STAR signing James O’Connor says he wants to follow in the footsteps of good mate...

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/ 9 years ago

Lydiate ready for action at Ospreys

By PETER JACKSON Gimme some skin: Christian Wade, left, and Dan Robson helped Wasps retain their Premiership Sevens title PICTURE: Getty...

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/ 9 years ago

Wallaby skipper steps down

AUSTRALIA captain Stephen Moore has decided to call time on his 12-year international career at the end of the season. Moore,...

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/ 9 years ago

Whatever the price, they aren’t machines

DAVID Short’s letter about Premiership club owners is rehearsed at every gathering of supporters. Whatever they get paid, the players are...

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/ 9 years ago

Robinson: I couldn’t quit even after club axed Dad

BRISTOL flanker Olly Robinson has revealed why he decided to stay at the club in the wake his father’s sacking as...

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/ 9 years ago

Smith taking a breather

ALL Blacks star Ben Smith is set for a sabbatical following next month’s back-to-back Bledisloe Cup Tests against the Wallabies. Smith...

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/ 9 years ago

My rugby SOS: Save our Scrums from annilihation

I WRITE in support of Colin Boag’s piece from July 21 regarding crooked feeds in to the scrum. This is an...

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/ 9 years ago

Old pals Catrakalis and Swiel set to battle it out

By NEALE HARVEY Order of the boot: Demetri Catrakilis shows his kicking repertoire for Montpellier against Quins PICTURES: Getty Images NEW...

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/ 9 years ago

Wales still a target for new Scarlet Prydie

TOM Prydie is relishing the start of a new chapter at the Scarlets after joining the PRO12 champions from Newport Gwent...

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/ 9 years ago

It’s called Premiership Sevens for a reason!

PREMIERSHIP rugby has to rethink the rules of the Premiership Sevens and force Premiership teams to actually pick Premiership players. The...

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/ 9 years ago

Super Rugby lock on his way to Premiership champions

Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their squad ahead of the new season with the acquisition of South African lock Wilhelm...

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/ 9 years ago

Bath and Canterbury to donate £10,000 worth of kit to local clubs

Bath and Canterbury are donating up to £10,000 to 10 grassroots clubs in the Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire area throughout the...

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/ 9 years ago

London Irish sign Gloucester hooker

London Irish have bolstered their front-row with the signing of hooker Darren Dawidiuk ahead of the 2017-18 Premiership season. Dawidiuk, 29,...

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/ 9 years ago

RFU statement over Women’s contracts

The RFU has released the following statement through its director of professional rugby Nigel Meville following the news that most of...

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/ 9 years ago

Haskell has last laugh with trolls on Twitter

FORMER England internationals Will Carling and Brian Moore, below, have been involved in a week- long spat with Piers Morgan on...

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/ 9 years ago

Fekitoa turns his back on All Blacks

RUGBY SHORTS NEW Zealand centre Malakai Fekitoa has confirmed he has signed with Toulon, bringing an end to his international career...

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/ 9 years ago

Leigh needs future sorted double fast

I REALLY feel for Leigh Halfpenny. What a situation he’s in. To be without a club at this stage isn’t ideal...

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/ 9 years ago

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter Saturday August 5...

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/ 9 years ago

Expansion is so exciting but don’t mess with the format

THE expansion of the Guinness PRO12 to include South African sides Cheetahs and Southern Kings is a gamble. I can’t deny...

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/ 9 years ago

Myler: Let’s make this a 7s heaven

NORTHAMPTON flyhalf Stephen Myler is anticipating a vibrant atmosphere when the Premiership 7s arrives at Franklin’s Gardens this weekend. PREMIERSHIP SEVENS...

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/ 9 years ago

Continuity key for Nottingham when they use dual-reg stars

By JON NEWCOMBE Young talent: Will Stuart NOTTINGHAM head coach Ian Costello says the Green & Whites will take a more...

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/ 9 years ago

Wanderers open defence with short jet north

A LEAGUE FIXTURES Northampton Wanderers will start the defence of their A League title with a trip to Sale Jets as...

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/ 9 years ago

Lydon plots route to Ireland, via Ealing

By NICK VERDIER Fleet-footed: Peter Lydon attacks the line for London Scottish last season PETER Lydon still dreams of playing Test...

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/ 9 years ago

Baa-baas ‘Test’ would solve the Lions tour conundrum

Arguably the best try in rugby history: Fans would have chance to see such Barbarians brilliance again PICTURE: Getty Images Sometimes...

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/ 9 years ago

Olver: Give kids a chance or risk losing them

By NEALE HARVEY DEPARTED fly-half Sam Olver has warned Northampton that more of their potential young stars could leave if denied...

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/ 9 years ago

Saili eyes silverware after turning his back on All Blacks

By NEALE HARVEY GIFTED centre Francis Saili believes his unique brand of passing skills, embellished by gainline-busting, off-loading qualities reminiscent of...

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/ 9 years ago

From hero to zero in less than six months

PETER JACKSON Six months ago Leigh Halfpenny found himself under a veritable bombardment of offers on an ever-escalating scale over his...

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/ 9 years ago

Lions will be rested in Autumn says Jones

ENGLAND coach Eddie Jones believes the drawn Lions series has exposed concerns over the All Blacks’ depth in specific positions. New...

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/ 9 years ago

Stringer hands off Father Time

EVENfrom this distance, Worcester’s home match against London Irish on December 23 is worth ringing in red ink. There is every...

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/ 9 years ago

Laporte on mission to get France fit for task

Orders from the top: French federation president Bernard Laporte The grunting and the groaning and, yes, the blood, sweat and tears...

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/ 9 years ago

Shame on Erasmus after messy exit from Munster

WHENSaracens knocked them out of the Champions’ Cup in Dublin three months ago, Munster found comfort in assurances that Rassie Erasmus...

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/ 9 years ago

Longbottom returns with unfinished business

By NEALE HARVEY RETURNING Saracens prop Kieran Longbottom insists his England ambitions remain alive after fully recovering from a foot injury...

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/ 9 years ago

Artemyev: Russian Bears will bite back in 2019

TRAILBLAZING ex- Northampton wing Vasily Artemyev reckons Russia have thrown off the shackles of failure and will be a force at...

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/ 9 years ago

Fox Jnr falls just short

THERE was always the possibility, however remote, that one of the All Blacks’ coaching hierarchy would get his own back for...

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/ 9 years ago

Murphy: Young coaches have Tigers daring to dream

By NEALE HARVEY LEICESTER legend Geordan Murphy reckons the energy being created by their youthful coaching team can fire the Tigers...

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/ 9 years ago

Familiar faces helping Freeman feel at home

By NEALE HARVEY AMBITIOUS flanker James Freeman has expressed his delight at being reunited with Matt Kvesic at title holders Exeter...

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/ 9 years ago

Gatland switches focus to going out on top in Japan

By ALEX BYWATER WARREN Gatland says he’s already planning for the 2019 World Cup with Wales after leading the Lions to...

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/ 9 years ago

Signing winners shows Falcons mean business

By JON NEWCOMBE JOSH MATAVESI says that Newcastle’s ambition to be a real force in English rugby was one of the...

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/ 9 years ago

Wray seems out of touch with the fans

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email:newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I READ the Nigel Wray...

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/ 9 years ago

Gold: Evergreen Stringer is rugby’s answer to Roger

By TOM BRADSHAW GARY Gold says Irish scrum-half Peter Stringer is rugby’s equivalent to Wimbledon champ Roger Federer – inspirational proof...

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/ 9 years ago

Much activity but who has really prospered?

Matthew Emery runs an eye over the big names joining the Premiership action this season Bath Underhill IN: Sam Underhill (Ospreys),...

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