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/ 2 months agoSchmidt has no desire to be head coach again
AUSTRALIA boss Joe Schmidt says he has no desire to be a head coach again when he leaves his current position...
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/ 2 months agoWillis is my main man in dream XV
JACK Willis’s player-of-the-match performance for Toulouse in the Top 14 final last weekend at the end of another blockbuster season for...
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/ 2 months agoHenry Pollock will take on South Africa forwards with a smile – Steve Borthwick
England star Henry Pollock is being backed by Steve Borthwick to come out smiling if targeted by South Africa’s giant forwards...
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/ 2 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: South Africa vs England preview ft Avuyile Sawula
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, assistant editor Ben Jaycock is joined by South African rugby journalist Avuyile...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoJamie George: Henry Pollock’s self-belief is inspiring for England
Jamie George has told his England to take a leaf out of Henry Pollock’s book when they face South Africa on...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoGeorge North signs off with a try double for Barbarians against Wales
George North ended his professional career with two tries at Twickenham yesterday – and a first-ever conversion – as the Barbarians...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoStephen Varney the vital cog in Exeter Chiefs’ Prem rise
Exeter Chiefs’ rise from bottom but one in the Premiership to the final at Twickenham followed a number of shrewd signings...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoTrailfinders and Meg Jones gunning for shock PWR title victory against Saracens
Trailfinders’ England captain Meg Jones is hoping to finish a remarkable season by lifting the Premiership Women’s Rugby trophy courtesy of...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoAnthony Watson backs Owen Farrell for an England recall ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Owen Farrell can still fulfil his dream of finishing his long and illustrious career at the Rugby World Cup in Australia...
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/ 2 months agoCooper to run Quins attack
HARLEQUINS have appointed Brad Cooper as their new attack coach, as they continue to reshape their backroom staff for next season....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoAndre Esterhuizen warns South Africa to watch out for England wing Cadan Murley
Andre Esterhuizen has warned his South Africa team-mates of the skill and guile of former club pal and England wing Cadan...
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/ 2 months agoCullen on his way out at Leinster
LEO Cullen will leave his role as Leinster head coach at the end of next season. The former Ireland lock will...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoMarcus Smith: England are going to come out firing shots against South Africa
Marcus Smith has told England to prove their last performance against France was no fluke and get on the front foot...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoTim Hoyt backs Fiji to spring Nations Championship shocks ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Fiji prop Tim Hoyt believes his side can pull off a few upsets in the new Nations Championship and do the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoEngland and Leicester Tigers scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet takes defence tips from Maxime Lucu
England and Leicester Tigers’ Jack van Poortvliet has been studying a French scrum-half’s game for tips – and for once it...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoTom Hooper: I’m learning a lot with Exeter Chiefs
Australia flanker Tom Hooper feels he has grown as a player this season at Exeter Chiefs.
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/ 2 months agoRed Bulls sign Kok
NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed experienced wing Werner Kok on a one-year deal. The 33-year-old spent the past two seasons with...
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/ 2 months agoCoach Gleeson to leave Bath
BATH backs and attack coach Martin Gleeson has left the club after eight months in the role. His departure means Bath...
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/ 2 months agoNo sanction for Auvaa
SARACENS forward Totoa Auvaa, 21, will not be sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben...
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/ 2 months agoSuccess at Ellis Park does not come easy
CAN it really be more than half a century since Bristol found themselves at the heart of a minor rugby earthquake?...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoBarbarians 31-33 Wales: A family farewell as George North finishes on a high
Welsh legend George North marked his final appearance in style as the 121 times-capped player scored two tries and a conversion...
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/ 2 months agoBarbarians 17-34 Wales: Double for Amy Williams has the Welsh cruising
Wales women followed the men to a deserved victory over the Barbarians to end a nine-game losing streak albeit in a...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSaracens vs Trailfinders: Abi Burton – There’s not an ounce of fear from us
Trailfinders head into today’s PWR final insisting they have “no fear” despite facing a Saracens side that has beaten them comfortably...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSaracens vs Trailfinders: Marlie Packer determined to leave Sarries on a high
Harlequins-bound Marlie Packer will hope to see out her decade at Saracens by hoisting up the PWR title at her new...
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/ 2 months agoNeutral grounds for play-off semi-finals? How depressing
QUITE the most depressing thing I’ve heard in a long time is Prem Rugby deciding that from the 2029-30 season their...
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/ 2 months agoSmaller teams won’t stand a chance
I HEARD somebody on radio the other day arguing that the “success” of some smaller teams at the ongoing 48-team FIFA...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 months agoGeorgia 24-25 Wales: Battling Welsh hold on to deny the hosts victory
Wales edged out tournament hosts Georgia with a thrilling one-point victory at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi to kick off their...
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/ 2 months agoJunior Boks open their defence in fine style
POOL A ■By SAM JACKSON Colossus: Siphosethu Mnebelele runs in a try DEFENDING champions South Africa sent a title warning with...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 months agoItaly 32-38 Scotland: Henry Kesterton makes sure for Scots
Scotland secured a thrilling bonus-point victory over Italy to kick off their campaign with Henry Kesterton’s late effort sealing the win.
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 months agoNew Zealand 38-21 Japan: Baby Blacks have to work hard to get past young Cherry Blossoms
New Zealand took all five points from their opener against Japan despite the match being abandoned in the 68th minute due...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 months agoEngland 34-27 Ireland: Red Rose take time to get into top gear
England opened their account with a hard-fought win over Ireland after finding themselves two tries down inside six minutes.
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 months agoFrance 45-15 Fiji: Gabin Garault storms to a hat-trick to keep the Fijians at bay
Six Nations champions France opened their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a commanding bonus-point victory over Fiji at the AIA...
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/ 2 months agoLos Pumitas turn on the power to destroy USA
■By GEORGE LAWRENCE Argentina .........78pts Tries: Benavides 3, Coll 23, Cuneo Camargo 29, Dande 35, Serpa Laporte 38, Pfister 40, 44,...
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/ 2 months agoAustralia lay down impressive opening bid
■By TOM STEVENS Australia ...........90pts Tries: Cleverley 4, Kruger 9, 16; Eli Langi 21, Grover 27, Edwin Langi 31, Geros 39,...
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/ 2 months agoScrum will be key for Pumas
ARGENTINA RANKED fifth in the world, Felipe Contepomi’s Argentina aim to build on the progress made in recent seasons while also...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoNations Championship: England – Jamie George takes charge as Maro Itoje told to rest
Everything you need to know about England’s Nations Championship squad, with Jamie George leading and five uncapped players included.
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/ 2 months agoSchmidt preparing the way for Kiss
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA face one of the most significant years in their recent history, with a coaching handover already scheduled midway through...
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/ 2 months agoIt’s a UK base for Botia and Co
FIJI FIJI have high hopes of proving they belong among rugby’s heavyweights, but unlike every other team in the competition they...
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/ 2 months agoGalthie is banking on energy
FRANCE HEAD coach Fabien Galthie is without players from the Top 14 finalists, Toulouse and Montpellier, for the opening match against...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoNations Championship: Ireland – Andy Farrell’s plans are disrupted by injury
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell’s plans have been rocked by injury ahead of their summer Tests against Australia, Japan, and New...
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/ 2 months agoSavea: It’s an honour to lead
NEW ZEALAND INSPIRATIONAL back rower Ardie Savea will captain New Zealand into a new era under head coach Dave Rennie, his...
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/ 2 months agoChosoku style is the one for Eddie
JAPAN HEAD coach Eddie Jones is determined to implement his trademark high-tempo style against the world’s elite. Japan face a demanding...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoNations Championship: Scotland – Gregor Townsend insists it will be one of their toughest tours
Scotland face a gruelling summer itinerary against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji, and head coach Gregor Townsend is again leaning heavily...
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/ 2 months agoQuesada missing his big names
ITALY ITALY must do without star men full-back Ange Capuozzo (Toulouse) and hooker Giacomo Nicotera (Stade Français) this summer against Japan,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoNations Championship: Wales – Steve Tandy puts his faith in Dewi Lake
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has opted for hooker Dewi Lake to lead Wales this summer ahead of fit-again flanker Jac...
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/ 2 months agoBorthwick poses a puzzle – Erasmus
SOUTH AFRICA DOUBLE world champions South Africa are the team everyone wants to beat and England first up at Ellis Park...
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/ 2 months agoStruggling to raise a crowd
APART from the Covid-ravaged Six Nations of 2021, Wales have not played an international in Cardiff in front of 20,000 or...
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/ 2 months agoOnce again, France show how it’s done
SEASON after season after season, the Top 14 has been showing the English Prem how to turn the play-off semi-finals into...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPWR 2025-26 Dream Team: It’s star quality across the league
Ben Jaycock and Bluebell Nicholls select The Rugby Paper’s Premiership Women’s Rugby 2025-26 team of the season
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem review: Big-name signings who will be hoping to make sure Newcastle Red Bulls fly high again
Paul Rees begins his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Newcastle Red Bulls.
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