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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoEngland’s Tom Curry full of praise for ‘authentic leader’ George Ford
George Ford’s desire to ‘never settle’ and ‘always want more’ are the key factors behind his re-establishment as England’s first-choice fly-half,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoWales 26-52 New Zealand: Steve Tandy’s side are down but far from out
New Zealand have reached 50 points in their last three visits to the Welsh capital and duly recorded their 35th consecutive...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoIreland 13-24 South Africa: Irish pay the price for card calamity
South Africa produced a masterclass in scrummaging to score their first win in Ireland since 2012.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoFrance 48-33 Australia: The French take their time to get into right gear
France took their time getting going, but they put on their best performance of the autumn, condemning Australia to a 10th...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoEngland v Argentina: Richard Wigglesworth urges Steve Borthwick’s men to play to their strengths
Steve Borthwick’s England have found a way of getting out of trouble in the last 12 months and they might need...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoGuy Pepper’s impact for England has been an inspiration, says Ben Earl
Ben Earl has hailed the impact of his ‘inspirational’ back row partner Guy Pepper as key to England’s autumn success.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoScotland v Tonga: Gregor Townsend demands Scots get back on track
Scotland will be looking to get back on track today against Tonga having thrown away leads against Argentina and New Zealand...
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International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoSamoa deny Belgium to grab final World Cup spot
Samoa survived a fierce onslaught to hold-off Belgium 13-13 and secure the final qualifying spot for Australia 2027 on a night...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoLet’s hope money is invested wisely
AFTER the upheaval over the £1.1m remuneration paid to RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney in 2023-24, including a £358,000 LTIP bonus...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoExeter Chiefs 22-17 Bristol Bears: Chiefs give Ricky Pellow a display to remember
Ricky Pellow signed off from his Exeter Chiefs coaching career on a high, his players delivering a gritty cup victory over...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoBath 20-0 Sale Sharks: Defending champions leave visitors with nothing to talk about
Reigning champions Bath got their title defence back on track with a dominant victory over Sale Sharks at The Rec.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoSaracens 43-0 Newcastle Red Bulls: Sarries power too much for Red Bulls
Ivan van Zyl made a successful try-scoring return from injury against Newcastle Red Bulls to help Saracens run rampant at StoneX...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoQuins on front foot as they quash Scarlets
FRIENDLY MATCH ■By SAM JACKSON Harlequins ..... 45 Scarlets ...........19 HARLEQUINS ran out comfortable seven-try winners at The Stoop in their...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoLeicester Tigers 34-22 Northampton Saints: Joaquin Moro double gives Tigers extra edge
Joaquin Moro, Leicester Tigers’ latest recruit from Argentina, left his mark against Northampton Saints on another fierce East Midlands derby in...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoThe day of the jackal still in the headlines
THE Obamas – remember them? – had clear ideas about combating the opposition. “When they go low,” said the outgoing president’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoGloucester and England A youngster Ben Redshaw aims to be the whole package
With benches now increasingly loaded with forwards, Gloucester youngster Ben Redshaw knows versatility will be key to him getting game time.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoDREAM TEAM
SAM BEDLOW, THE SALE SHARKS AND FORMER PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS, FYLDE AND BRISTOL BEARS CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoBelgium must be treated fairly by World Rugby
I AM putting World Rugby on notice. Do not let Belgium rugby wither on the vine like you have so many...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoKessell leading the way to top for Camborne
■ By MARK STEVENS TOM Kessell says there’s a “burning desire” driving Camborne toward promotion this season. After last year’s agonising...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoDiscipline is key at Ealing Trailfinders – Matt Cornish
Ealing Trailfinders hooker Matt Cornish feels his side’s blistering seven-from-seven start has been built on physicality, simplicity and a ruthless edge...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoWales prop Danny Southworth says working with Gethin Jenkins is awesome
New Wales prop Danny Southworth has revealed how he draws inspiration from loosehead legend Gethin Jenkins.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoTHE STARTING CAST FOR THE 2011 JUNIOR WORLD CUP FINAL
ENGLAND 15 Ben Ransom: Played for Saracens, Bedford and London Irish. Retired at 26 to pursue a career in the City...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoStubbs on his toes with one eye on the foot of the ladder
By BEN JAYCOCK LEICESTER Lions scrum-half James Stubbs stresses his young side must learn the hard way how to close out...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoWilson wants to lead the Billingham rise by example
By BEN JAYCOCK BILLINGHAM’S new skipper Luke Wilson is pleased with their start to the season as they target a long-awaited...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoMason frees up time but nicks it back when he can
By BEN JAYCOCK Busy boy: Taunton Titans centre Nick Mason TAUNTON Titans stalwart Nick Mason admits combining his duties as the...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoBen knows Oaks can grow to top of the tree
■By CHRIS COLLYER Hot shot: Sevenoaks fly-half Ben Adams TOP points scorer Ben Adams feels that despite Sevenoaks’ current poor run...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoBethan Lewis reveals Gloucester-Hartpury’s desire to keep the winning machine going
Coaching changes have not derailed three-time reigning PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury, who continue to set the pace with four wins from four...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoVintcent injury fear for Italy
NEWS EXTRA ITALY back row Ross Vintcent is a doubt for the Six Nations are dislocating his shoulder in last Saturday’s...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoWe’re not funding R360, says Orange
SALE Sharks co-owner Michelle Orange says Mike Tindall’s proposed new R360 competition risks killing off club rugby and that if it...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoBath in talks to join PWR
BATH are in talks with PWR about a women’s team joining the league. Bath applied to enter a side in Premiership...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoPau rise high to cut down Bordeaux
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Pair of aces: Matthieu Jalibert in action for Bordeaux on Friday and, inset, Pau’s tyro No.10 Axel...
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/ 4 weeks agoForthcoming fixtures
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/ 4 weeks agoWild Geese keen to buy Hazelwood
By JOSEPH TERRY AMATEUR side London Irish Wild Geese are in negotiations to obtain the freehold to the Hazelwood centre. London...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoMax Ojomoh to start England’s clash with Argentina in Fraser Dingwall’s absence
Max Ojomoh will start England’s climax to the autumn against Argentina on Sunday after Fraser Dingwall was withdrawn from the team...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoSteve Tandy hails Harri Deaves’ journey from roofer to facing All Blacks is inspiring
The fairy tale rise of flanker Harri Deaves from roofer to international rugby player will inspire a generation, says Wales head...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoSteve Borthwick insists Elliot Daly will be key for England at 2027 World Cup
Elliot Daly will make his first appearance since the British and Irish Lions tour with backing from Steve Borthwick to remain...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoNew RPR – IRELAND VS SOUTH AFRICA: Irish have Springboks number + why teams are fearful of in-form England!
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sportswriter and Producer Pat McCarry...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoElliot Daly named on wing ahead of England return against Argentina
Elliot Daly will make his first appearance since the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia after being named on the...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoLegendary chef launches Rugby Kitchen of the Year 2026
Pierre Koffmann, the iconic chef behind Le Tante Claire, and mentor to the likes of Marco Pierre White, returned to the...
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Sticky Post
/ 1 month ago2026 Rugby Paper calendar
GET READY FOR 2026! As you continue to rip open the 24 tiny windows and guzzle down the chocolate hiding behind,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoArgentina stage remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Scotland
Scotland were booed off at Murrayfield after botching a 21-0 lead in a remarkable 33-24 defeat at the hands of in-form...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoI loved it! George Ford gets it right this time for England against All Blacks
George Ford was singing Redemption Song after helping England beat New Zealand 33-19 at Twickenham yesterday and wiping away 12 months...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoDepth of Steve Borthwick’s England squad wins approval of James Forrester
James Forrester has been blown away by the progress England have made and feels Steve Borthwick has nailed his back row...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoWales v All Blacks is always big – Dale MacLeod
Dragons’ Kiwi coach Dale MacLeod insists that playing Wales remains a big deal in his native New Zealand.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoSam Underhill praises ‘complete’ England back row
Sam Underhill believes England have a back row to cope with every occasion these days – in contrast to a decade...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoWales flanker Alex Mann happy to share limelight with his best mate
Alex Mann admits it’s a surreal feeling to be on Wales duty at the same time as his best mate Isaak...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoRed Bulls recruit Jones to boost attack
By SAM JACKSON Excited: Stephen Jones FORMER Wales fly-half Stephen Jones is joining Newcastle Red Bulls as senior assistant coach. Jones,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoEngland 33-19 New Zealand: Steve Borthwick’s side steamroll jaded All Blacks
There was smoke over Twickenham yesterday evening – black smoke – after an on-fire England team achieved one the rarest of...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoItaly 14-32 South Africa: Once again, Springboks have to live with 14 men
South Africa overcame a first-half red card for the second weekend running as the world champions powered to a composed victory...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoWales 24-23 Japan: Jarrod Evans hits the target as Steve Tandy’s side steal it at the death
An 83rd-minute penalty from replacement Jarrod Evans deprived Japan of a deserved first victory in Wales in a dramatic finish.
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