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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years ago2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship fixtures
BRISTOL return to the competition after their short stay in the Premiership and face debutants Hartpury College in the opening round...
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/ 9 years agoMugford reveals Sale axe drove him to suicide bid
By NEALE HARVEY PLYMOUTH fly-half Dan Mugford has spoken out over how his failure to gain acceptance and win a regular...
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/ 9 years agoTough schedule no concern for Gloucester starlet
By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND U20s scrumhalf Harry Randall has defended World Rugby’s format for the Junior World Cup despite ongoing criticism...
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/ 9 years agoHooley seeks fresh start after Luamanu setback
By NEALE HARVEY FORMER Exeter fly-half Will Hooley insists he bears no malice towards Mat Luamanu despite last November’s clash with...
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/ 9 years agoAviva renew deal as Premiership’s title sponsor
COCK-A-HOOP Premiership Rugby bosses are predicting a golden era for English club rugby after renewing their long-standing deal with title sponsors...
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/ 9 years agoAshton signs on to mixed reception
DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Show-off? Chris Ashton dives to score PICTURE: Getty Images The headline writers in Toulon are giving Chris...
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/ 9 years agoCaptain Horwill humbled to be leading charge for silverware
Q&A JAMES HORWILL ON THE RECORD Quins’ lion kings: Kyle Sinckler and Joe Marler PICTURES: Getty Images New Harlequins captain James...
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/ 9 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 9 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
ADAM POWELL THE FORMER SARACENS, NEWCASTLE AND ENGLAND SAXONS CENTRE Inever envisaged that my career would come to an end during...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years ago20 QUESTIONS
RICH LANE BEDFORD WING When did pre-season start for the Blues? We kicked things off on June 12 so it’s been...
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/ 9 years agoON THE BLIND SIDE
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler LEICESTER are looking to complete the signing of Lions flanker Cyle Brink after holding...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoYOUNG GUNS
SAM LEWIS LEICESTER LOCK Sam Lewis faced the daunting task of integrating himself into Leicester’s fearsome pack last summer but having...
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/ 9 years agoSamu set for return to Franklin’s Gardens
NORTHAMPTON have lined up their replacement for Louis Picamoles and it could mean a return to Franklin’s Gardens for Samu Manoa....
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/ 9 years agoLeigh left in limbo after Toulon axe
Without a club: Leigh Halfpenny LEIGH HALFPENNY will now attempt to resolve his club future after yesterday’s conclusion to the Lions...
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/ 9 years agoLongbottom back with Sarries as injury cover
SARACENShave welcomed the return of prop Kieran Longbottom on a one-year deal. The Australian-born tighthead, who comes in as injury replacement...
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/ 9 years agoWow, what an epic as Lions hold their nerve!
From NICK CAIN IN Aukland OWEN FARRELL explained how he had kept cool to land the 47 metre penalty that earned...
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/ 9 years agoMosses hopes to lead young Exiles into the promised land
On the move: Ben Mosses in action against Wasps By NICK VERDIER BEN MOSSES has revealed it was his desire for...
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/ 9 years agoLions would simply tear Pumas apart
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I MUST say I...
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/ 9 years agoTwice a Knight for Bulumakaus
By JON NEWCOMBE Knighted: Junior Bulumakau in action for Glasgow PICTURES: Getty Images DONCASTER signing Junior Bulumakau has warned Championship opponents...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoCoventry should remember money will not buy loyalty
HAD to laugh while reading last week’s story that Coventry are “interested in bringing the right players to the club -...
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/ 9 years agoLatta lets rip at Gloucester ‘underachievers’
KIWI enforcer Joe Latta has revealed why a combination of Gloucester’s dithering and Pat Lam’s arrival at Bristol persuaded him to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoSalary cap cheats should be exposed
I’M a pretty neutral fan in the Premiership but even I feel aggrieved on behalf of Northampton Saints and other teams...
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/ 9 years agoSee-no-evil culture is shown red by Garces
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Sonny Bill Williams probably thought he would get away with it just as...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoNot convinced Warren has enhanced his reputation
COLIN BOAG Vindicated? Lions head coach Warren Gatland With the Lions tour over, the post mortems start. Writing before yesterday’s final...
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/ 9 years agoFarewell to Albie, the wonder who kept on giving
A WONDERFUL, wonderful man’ will be laid to rest this week in his 90th year, one who spent his life helping...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoDREAM TEAM
MATT WILLIAMS, THE WORCESTER AND FORMER NORTHAMPTON HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Marcos Ayerza –...
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/ 9 years agoLionhearted Saracens won’t buckle
By JON NEWCOMBE Saracens Six: Super Maro Itoje and insets Owen Farrell, Mako Vunipola, Jamie George, George Kruis and new signing...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoJet-setter Jamal aiming to make splash at Saints
By NEALE HARVEY RAMPAGING prop Jamal Ford-Robinson reckons foregoing his summer holidays was a small price to pay in return for...
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/ 9 years agoAaron Morris extends his contract with Harlequins
Junior World Champion full-back Aaron Morris has extended his contract with Harlequins. Joining Harlequins from Saracens in 2016, Morris, 22, made...
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/ 9 years agoSame players trusted by Lions ahead of Series decider
The British & Irish Lions have named an unchanged starting line-up and bench for the decisive third Test against New Zealand...
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/ 9 years agoThree changes for All Blacks and Read to win 100th Cap in decider
All Blacks captain Kieran Read will win his 100th Test cap in the Series decider against the British and Irish Lions...
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/ 9 years agoOdds aren’t in favour of British & Irish Lions in next All Blacks game
In an interview before the match on Saturday, 24th June, Harry Ellis praised Warren Gatland‘s talent as a coach and injected...
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/ 9 years agoHarlequins rising star pens new contract
Harlequins have received a big boost ahead of next season with the news that highly-rated centre Joe Marchant has extended his...
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/ 9 years agoBT Sport wins exclusive European rugby TV rights
BT Sport has secured the rights to screen the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup in the United Kingdom and Ireland from...
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/ 9 years agoKieran Longbottom heads back to Saracens
Saracens have announced the return of prop Kieran Longbottom to the club ahead of next season. With news that Titi Lamositele...
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/ 9 years agoBen Glynn joins Harlequins
Harlequins have confirmed that former Bristol second row Ben Glynn has joined the club as injury dispensation cover for Sam Twomey....
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/ 9 years agoFollow The Rugby Paper online…
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/ 9 years agoTeague itching for hands-on role with Bordeaux
NEWS EXTRA By NICK VERDIER RORY Teague is looking forward to the daily grind of club rugby after confirming he will...
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/ 9 years agoRobson: Salary cap cheats cost Northampton trophies
By NEALE HARVEY OUTGOING Northampton chief executive Allan Robson admits he will always remain bitter over instances of salary cap abuse...
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/ 9 years agoWarriors set to benefit from Vesty’s summer exchange
One more mighty match and these Lions could be legends By NEALE HARVEY SAM Vesty is ready to take a chunk...
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/ 9 years agoHunter leads women in their World Cup defence
SARAH Hunter will captain England’s title defence at the World Cup in Dublin on August 9. Rachael Burford, Rochelle Clark, Tamara...
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/ 9 years agoLambie career in jeopardy
PATRICKLambie will not play rugby again this year because of an on-going concussion issue. The 26-year-old Sharks and Springbok fly-half has...
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/ 9 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 9 years agoSaili adds potency to Quins’ midfield blend
By NEALE HARVEY All Black X-factor: Francis Sailli PICTURES: Getty Images Skills: Catrakilis Experience: Roberts HARLEQUINS head coach Mark Mapletoft insists...
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/ 9 years agoChisholm hungry to hit England summit with Hill behind him
ALL-ACTIONHarlequins No.8 James Chisholm aims to lay down a challenge to England’s back rowers with another stellar campaign at the Stoop....
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/ 9 years agoWarden on full alert for next test of endurance
By NICK VERDIER RICHMOND retained their Championship status last season but club captain Will Warden reckons doing so again will pose...
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/ 9 years agoCodling: Scrapping play-offs will not deter ambition at Trailfinders
EALING head coach Alex Codling describes the RFU’s decision to scrap the Championship play-offs as a “crying shame” but insists it...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoFuture of Lions rests with global season
I AGREE that the future of the Lions is in serious doubt. There was a great opportunity to support them when...
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/ 9 years ago2017-18 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 agoPremiership clubs have overstepped the mark this time
IN last week’s paper Lions manager John Spencer said plans to shorten future tours are ‘bordering on insanity’. Nick Cain’s main...
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