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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoBackwards step to block 17-year-olds
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk I’VE learned recently during...
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/ 9 years agoMatawalu’s magical run shows way for Glasgow
By OWEN MCINTYRE GLASGOW Warriors coach Dave Rennie was thrilled to see his side exact revenge on Leinster for their recent...
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/ 9 years agoCoventry mindset ‘cost Irish hope of survival’
TOM Coventry’s dismal season at London Irish need not have ended in relegation according to former Exiles backs specialist Richard Whiffin,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoIncreased funding would help us to house more teams
IT WAS disappointing to read Jeff Probyn’s apparent dismissal of the benefit to be had from the proposed increase in RFU...
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/ 9 years agoHandling skills can give me advantage says Seb
NEWS EXTRA By STEFFAN THOMAS CARDIFF Blues lock Seb Davies hopes his unique playing style can give him an edge over...
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/ 9 years agoDon’t write off Jamie, we can still hit 50 mark
By ROB COLE Dropped: Jamie Roberts playing for Wales JONATHAN Davies is one game short of a half-century of international starts...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoWho do loan deals benefit in long run?
WHEN is a rugby club not a rugby club? When it is merely an accommodation for a Premiership club. Last week...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoGloucester’s Ruan Ackermann considers playing for England
The Gloucester back row could be eligible for England in 2020 and says it's a possibility if the Springboks don't come...
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/ 9 years agoRob Howley talks O’Brien, Byrne and his future after the 2019 World Cup
The Wales and Lions coach made peace with Sean O'Brien in 20 minute phone call
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoSet an example with more cash for struggling Samoa
With no mandatory obligation to cough up more money, Colin Boag writes why the RFU should offer cash-strapped Samoa a higher...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoHarlequins wing Marland Yarde completes switch to Sale Sharks
John Kingston says he is trying to create a 'positive environment' at Quins
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Featured
/ 9 years agoWorld Rugby report recommends South Africa as 2023 host in a blow to Ireland and France
Tight vote sees South Africa the preferred bidder in close race – official decision made 15 November
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoBlaine Scully signs new long-term deal with Cardiff Blues
The USA captain says it is 'a true honour' to be associated with the Cardiff Blues after penning new contract
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/ 9 years agoOspreys bring home bonus but Giles leaves in a brace
Ospreys 28pts Tries: Biggar 23, Parry 32, Leonard 63, Fia 70 Conversions: Biggar 70 Penalties: Biggar 37, 42 Dragons 14pts Tries:...
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/ 9 years agoFriday on board to lead Old Elthamians Academy
NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON MIKE Friday has joined Old Elthamians as the club’s new academy director. Friday will also continue...
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/ 9 years agoZeilinga’s late strike sinks battling Zebre
Zebre 23 Cheetahs 24 By SAM JACKSON CHEETAHS fly-half Fred Zeilinga broke Zebre hearts with a last-minute penalty to secure a...
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/ 9 years agoBrighton College avenge last year’s final defeat
ST JOSEPH’S FESTIVAL By JOE BYRNES LAST weekend saw the 31st edition of the St. Joseph’s Festival in Ipswich, where 16...
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/ 9 years agoWarriors maintain their winning run
Glasgow 43 Kings 13 By GARY HEATLY GLASGOW made it seven league wins from seven with a comfortable victory over the...
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/ 9 years agoAki gets green light as Zebo bombs out
By SAM JACKSON Qualified: Connacht centre Bundee Aki NEW Zealand-born centre Bundee Aki has won his first Ireland call-up for the...
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/ 9 years agoConway red opens door for Connacht fightback
Connacht 20 Munster 16 By DECLAN ROONEY ANDREW Conway’s red card 18 minutes from time cost Munster as Tom Farrell scored...
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/ 9 years agoSharks ace McGuigan earns Scotland call-up
By GEORGE LAWRENCE SALE wing Byron McGuigan has forced his way into Gregor Townsend’s Scotland squad with his supreme try-scoring record...
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/ 9 years agoEdwards: No more excuses, we have to get up to speed
By STEFFAN THOMAS TOUGH-TALKING Shaun Edwards has fired Wales an early autumn warning, insisting they can’t afford yet another slow start...
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/ 9 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 9 years agoEngland set for live scrum test with Wales
By GEORGE LAWRENCE EDDIE Jones will prepare his squad for the rigours of the autumn schedule with live scrummaging sessions against...
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/ 9 years agoTough-tackling Falcons realising true potential
By NEALE HARVEY Improving: Newcastle lock Calum Green NEWCASTLE forwards coach Micky Ward reckons competition for places and a rock solid...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoGiveWebb a reprieve demands Rowlands
By PETER JACKSON On the up: Christian Wade celebrates his try for Wasps in their defeat of Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images...
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/ 9 years agoO’Callaghan to call time in summer
WORCESTER lock Donncha O’Callaghan will retire at the end of the season to spend more time with his family. O’Callaghan, 38,...
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/ 9 years agoTime to start the fine-tuning two years out from Japan
BRENDAN GALLAGHER sets the scene for another intriguing autumn and picks his stars to watch Giant-killers: Scotland beat Australia in the...
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/ 9 years agoFive to follow…
Leone Nakarawa (Fiji): There is a very good case for voting this other worldly Fijian second row as World Rugby player...
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/ 9 years agoTindall: Henry has the tools to rule in midfield
EUAN REEDIE talks to Mike Tindall about the conundrums Eddie Jones must answer Midfield must: Henry Slade PICTURE: Getty Images Mike...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoHartley was unlucky to be cited this time
I WON’T pretend to be a fan of Dylan Hartley, but I can’t help but feel he’s been very hard done...
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/ 9 years agoSavea set for battle against All Blacks
JULIANSavea will play for the Barbarians against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday. The winger was left out of New Zealand’s...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoWhitehouse had a difficult game and needs assistance
WITH reference to Brendan Gallagher’s report last weekend of Clermont v Northampton, it sounds a little like sour grapes to me,...
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/ 9 years agoCrossword
ACROSS 1. Aussie-born Scotland lock with Edinburgh, Leinster and Sale from 1999 5 3. Saracens and England second row - a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoSaracens could fill a bigger stadium
IT was great to read Nick Cain praising Saracens, stating that after their destruction of Northampton at Franklin’s Gardens, it provided...
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/ 9 years agoTry-double from Fife completes Edinburgh salvage job
Benetton 13 Edinburgh 24 By TONY EVANS DOUGIE Fife ran in two tries to help haul Edinburgh back from a 13-7...
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/ 9 years agoSolomona earns autumn recall as Harlequins flyer Yarde misses out
By SAM JACKSON In: Solomona Out: Yarde SALE Sharks wing Denny Solomona has been recalled by Eddie Jones just two months...
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/ 9 years agoSensational Larmour try lights up Kingspan
Ulster 10pts Tries: Reidy 27 Conversions: Leali’ifano 28 Penalties: Leali’ifano 7 Leinster 25pts Tries: Larmour 16, L McGrath 59, 79 Conversions:...
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/ 9 years agoPeacemaker Howleyeyes
job in England By ROB COLE Backs brains’ trust: Rob Howley, left, with Owen Farrell and Johnny Sexton PICTURE: Getty Images...
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/ 9 years agoParkes and celebration for Wales’ new recruit
Scarlets 30pts Tries: Parkes 6, Elias 33, J Evans 60, S Evans 69 Conversions: Halfpenny 34, Patchell 70 Penalties: Halfpenny 1,...
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/ 9 years agoMiddleton calls up seven new caps for Canada
NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON ENGLAND head coach Simon Middleton has named 18 Women’s World Cup runners-up in his 28- strong...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoJoe Marler available for England selection after ban for striking changed
Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston gives evidence to EPCR which overturns ban period
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/ 9 years agoWin tickets to see the Barbarians take on New Zealand!
The latest instalment of one of rugby’s greatest rivalries takes place at Twickenham next Saturday, November 4 when the Barbarians face...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoHarry Mallinder signs new deal with Northampton Saints
Mallinder junior says Northampton is his 'only club' in penning a new a contract extension
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoRob Baxter weighs in to debate around fixture scheduling and player welfare
The Exeter Chiefs director of rugby blames TV broadcasters for playing two games inside five days
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoGatland names Wales squad for autumn internationals
(Photo: Getty Images) By Adam Ellis Warren Gatland has named his squad for the autumn international and handed a recall to...
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/ 9 years agoDonncha O’Callaghan to retire at the end of the season
Veteran Irish lock to bring end to brilliant 20-year career
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/ 9 years agoRec star Louw banned for three weeks
NEWS EXTRA BATH’S South African flank Francois Louw was suspended for three weeks on Wednesday over an incident during Bath’s Champions...
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/ 9 years agoDurutalo realises his Premiership dream
Transfer wrap WORCESTER have strengthened their options in the back row with the signing of 19-cap USA international Andrew Durutalo. The...
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/ 9 years agoCrossword
ACROSS 1. England fly-half recently on the move from Leicester to Bath (5) 3. City in which France clinched the 2010...
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