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Latest News
/ 2 years agoCurtis Langdon’s out to add to his cap collection
Curtis Langdon is aiming to make up for lost time and add to the two England caps he won in 2021...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoNick Cain: Time to dismantle the ivory towers
TV adverts are a mixed bag, but at their best they paint a picture that nails an irksome aspect of modern...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoChris Robshaw tips George Ford for British and Irish Lions selection
By Luke Jarmyn Chris Robshaw believes his former team-mate George Ford’s recent cameo in England’s Six Nations victory over Wales has...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoChris Ashton: Designated away sections will build atmosphere
By Ben Jaycock Chris Ashton is backing Premiership Rugby’s away end trial later this month, believing it will enhance the atmospheres...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team – Matt Sturgess
MATT STURGESS THE SEDGLEY PARK AND FORMER SALE SHARKS, SALE FC & FYLDE SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoChampionship: Cornish Pirates proud of formidable home record
By Ben Jaycock Maintaining Cornish Pirates’ formidable home record is a ‘non-negotiable’, says back row Alex Everett. The Pirates have been...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJacques Vermeulen: I must prove myself again
By Mark Stevens As one successful chapter ends for Jacques Vermeulen at Exeter Chiefs, the hard-hitting South African forward says he’s...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoItalian international Danilo Fischetti signs for Northampton Saints
Northampton have signed Italy prop Danilo Fischetti from Zebre for next season. The 27-year-old won his 50th cap during the Six Nations...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoPremiership: Charlie Chapman to join Exeter Chiefs
Gloucester scrum-half Charlie Chapman has signed for Exeter Chiefs for next season. The 26-year-old, right, has been at Kingsholm since the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJPR Williams jersey sells for £27,500
The jersey worn by the late Wales legend JPR Williams in the Barbarians’ famous 23-11 win against the All Blacks in...
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/ 2 years agoQuinnell’s quick pint at The Ferry Boat Inn
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW OF ALL the books written about the Lions, no reference can be found...
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/ 2 years agoSebastien Chabal’s sad state of affairs
Another week, another disturbing confession; this one from Sebastien Chabal, the Frenchman who became a folk hero as the battering-ram behind...
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/ 2 years agoCardiff’s owners show no regrets
PHIL Kempe had tried his hand as a Formula 3 racing driver before he and investment banker Neal Griffith took the...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoRhodri Williams glad he’s back with Wales and wants to stay
By Simon Thomas Rhodri Williams is the first to admit he thought his ship had sailed with Wales. The 31-year-old scrum-half...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIt’s the right time to bow out, says Phil Dollman
By Mark Stevens When Rob Baxter took charge of Exeter in 2009, few could have predicted the incredible journey both he...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoMemo to the suits: Give us some jeopardy
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER I FEEL the need to tap out a...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoHow Claude Saurel helped put some beef into Georgia
One of modern-day rugby’s most travelled and unheralded coaches – Claude Saurel – has died in the small French port of...
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/ 2 years agoAdam Dunne scoots to a double with London Welsh and North London Shamrocks
London Welsh’s Irish speedster Adam Dunne is celebrating a notable double having helped the Exiles win promotion into National League Two...
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/ 2 years agoLuc Jones thanks coaching team as he relishes his first trophy with Richmond
By Ben Jaycock Luc Jones has enjoyed a career that has seen him play at the highest levels in England and...
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/ 2 years agoLeeds Tykes’ Adam Brown eyes top tryscorer award to put icing on cake
By Ben Jaycock Now that he’s got his hands on the National Two North title, Leeds Tykes hooker Adam Brown is...
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/ 2 years agoHarry Blackwell hails how travel troubles have brought Macclesfield together
By Ben Jaycock Despite a season of mammoth journeys virtually every other week, Macclesfield confirmed their survival in National Two West,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBoost for Bicknell as Quins prove their worth
By BEN JAYCOCK On call: Oxford Harlequins skipper Willo Bicknell OXFORD Harlequins survived in National Two East courtesy of a remarkable...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoChris Wearmouth still has a lot to give for Tynedale
By Jon Newcombe Chris Wearmouth feared the lower tackle height laws would signal the end of his days as a second-row...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGreen light for Cinderford’s new pitch
By LUKE JARMYN A WEST Country rugby club has got the green light to begin an ambitious £1.35m project of upgrades...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLoughborough’s mission
BUCS SUPER RUGBY FINAL PREVIEW By BEN JAYCOCK LOUGHBOROUGH are targeting an unprecedented double on Wednesday, but standing in their way...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoDave Cherry and Ali Price heading abroad
Scotland internationals Dave Cherry and Ali Price are to move on from Edinburgh at the end of the season to “take...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoU19s join Dragons
THE Dragons have signed Wales Under-19 duo Codi Purnell and James Talamai from the Gallagher Premiership. The Rodney Parade side recently...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEveryone should try out the front row at least once
Steve Hill puts the questions to Graham Dawe, below, head coach of Cornwall County 1st XV What was your rugby playing...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBoutez double rescues France
Round 1 Wrap OSCAR Boutez scored a double as tournament hosts France fought off spirited debutants Spain 36-12. It only took...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTamani in charge as Scots demolished
England..............71pts Scotland.............. 5pts by Ben Jaycock CHARLIE Tamani burst onto the international age-grade scene with two well-taken tries as England destroyed...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWales get act together to start with a win
Wales........................32 Ireland.....................24 cepting an errant pass to dot down between the sticks. Having slotted both conversions, a pair of penalties from...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland get ready for Spain challenge
Round 2 Preview ENGLAND will take on Spain for the first time at age-grade level on Monday as Jonathan Pendlebury’s side...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRed Roses dismiss Italy but fall short against Ireland
By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND U18s women kicked off their campaign by scoring four tries on their way to beating Italy but...
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James Harrington
/ 2 years agoTop 14: Raffaele Storti set to get his chance at Grenoble
French Column by James Harrington Portugal winger Raffaele Storti has made a habit of not doing things the easy way –...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSua’ali’i turns it on for Waratahs
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By BEN JAYCOCK JOSEPH Sua’ali’i starred as the Waratahs secured their first victory over the Chiefs since...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWild Knights make sure of place at the top
Japan League One round-up SAITAMA Wild Knights stayed at the top of Japan Rugby League One with a routine 55-33 triumph...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoI’m loving life on and off the pitch in Japan, says James Gaskell
By Ben Jaycock Former Wasps and Sale lock James Gaskell is thriving in Japan with Toyota Shuttles as they target promotion...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoChris Collyer: Touch Rugby, give it a go!
By Chris Collyer For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoKidsOut Charity: Can you make happy memories for a child fleeing domestic abuse?
We have teamed up with the children’s charity, KidsOut, as part of a national project to ask football, rugby, and cricket...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSuper Rugby Americas Round Seven Review: Pampas deliver warning to rest of the league with dominant display
By Joe Santamaria Pampas 72-14 Cobras Pampas delivered an ominous warning to the rest of the competition with a 72-14 win...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMillie David on playing with Ilona Maher and England U20s upcoming game against South Africa
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoWorcester Warriors’ last game before administration: Where are they now?
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoChallenge Cup: Round of 16 rundown and quarter final fixtures
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoChampions Cup Quarter-Finals: Fixtures, Where to Watch and Previews
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoDan Biggar’s Best Career Moments
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRugby Social Media Moments of the week: Wales legend Dan Biggar announces retirement
For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoChampions Cup Team of the Week: Munster trio shock Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle
For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoCai Griffiths: Worcester Warriors return to second tier ‘is not fair’
By Ben Jaycock The decision to give Worcester Warriors a place in next season’s Championship has sparked an angry response from...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoDanny Wilson: Leinster have got an All Black – on the bench!
Harlequins boss Danny Wilson highlighted the difference in strength in depth between his side and Leinster in the wake of their...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoHartpury boss Mark Cornwell baffled by no promotion to Premiership
By Luke Jarmyn Hartpury head coach Mark Cornwell has called the current issues surrounding the lack of promotion and relegation between...













