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/ 2 years agoOrganisers ‘sorry’ for travel problems
NEWS EXTRA WORLD Cup organisers have apologised to thousands of fans for disruption in Marseille and Bordeaux on the opening weekend...
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/ 2 years agoChance for Ford to prove he’s No1
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WHAT a start to this World Cup with host France beating the...
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/ 2 years agoForthcoming fixtures
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/ 2 years agoAll Blacks run riot in Toulouse over Namibia
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor New Zealand… 71pts Tries: Roigard 2, 7, McKenzie 20, 39, Fainga’anuku 25, Lienert-Brown 35, de Groot...
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/ 2 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 17/09/23
Last weekend saw a thrilling start to the Rugby World Cup, and you can find all the action from the latest...
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/ 2 years agoEducation key to concussion safety – Popham
By Matthew Luddington Former Wales international Alex Popham believes players and coaches must be educated on the risks of brain injuries...
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/ 2 years agoHalliday: ‘Special’ Ford should remain at fly-half over Farrell
By Matthew Luddington Simon Halliday has commended George Ford‘s outstanding performance against Argentina, describing it as “pretty special.” He also expressed...
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/ 2 years agoFrance overcome impressive Uruguay for second World Cup win
By Nick Powell, Online Editor France………………..27 Tries: Hastoy 11, Mauvaka 55, Bielle-Biarrey 73 Conversions: Jaminet 13, 56, 74, 77 Penalties: Jaminet...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 8: Rugby World Cup opening round review with Scott Hastings
France light up Paris. George Ford revives England. The battle of Bordeaux. How about that for an opening weekend? Plenty of...
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/ 2 years agoWales hold on for critical win against Fiji
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor Wales…………………………….32 Tries: Adams 7, North 29, Rees-Zammit 48, Dee 66 Conversions: Biggar 30, 49, 67 Penalties:...
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/ 2 years agoSpringbok double blow sinks battling Scots
By Nick Powell, Online Editor at Stade de Marseille South Africa…………………18 Tries: Du Toit 47, Arendse 51 Penalties: Libbok 13, 25...
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/ 2 years agoPlayer Ratings From South Africa’s win against Scotland
Beyond the opening night, there was another blockbuster clash between two of the world’s top five teams to be played this...
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/ 2 years agoJapan off to winning start against spirited debutants Chile
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Japan………………………….42 Tries: Fakatava 8, 41, Naikabula 30, Leitch 53, Nakamura 71, Dearns 79 Conversions: Matsuda 10,...
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/ 2 years agoBrilliant Ford has the drop on Pumas
From ADAM HATHAWAY England, down to 14 men within three minutes of the kick-off, put in a performance of guts, determination...
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/ 2 years agoForshaw: Fiji will be a bruising encounter
By SAM JACKSON Defence coach Mike Forshaw has warned his players to be ready for “lightning bolts” from the Fijians when...
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/ 2 years agoBaxter admits Exeter will need to change
By JON NEWCOMBE ROB Baxter admits Exeter’s keep-ball tactics are a thing of the past as they look to remodel their...
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/ 2 years agoRaiwalui has transformed Fiji, says old mate Gough
By ROB COLE IF Fiji get off to a flyer at the World Cup and beat Wales in Bordeaux today, then...
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/ 2 years agoSweeney leaves his chair empty
WORLD CUP DIARY ENGLAND landed in Le Touquet last Thursday and were immediately welcomed by the locals, including the mayor at...
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/ 2 years agoAllez Angleterre – for now…
THE road up to England’s Holiday Inn digs in Le Touquet was decorated with shirts emblazoned with the entire squad’s names...
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/ 2 years agoHoteliers are quick to cash in
ENGLAND moved to Marseille on Thursday as their fans flocked to the town with Scots, South Africans and Argentineans – and...
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/ 2 years agoMaking most of The French Connection
MOST fans are staying around the Vieux Port in Marseille, setting for memorable scenes in the Gene Hackman movie, The French...
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/ 2 years agoLate escape for Pumas
AT least England made it to Marseille, Argentina were supposed to do their team announcement in a local museum, on Thursday...
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/ 2 years agoBorthwick’s radio silence
INCREDIBLY, England head coach Steve Borthwick did not do a sit-down interview with BBC Radio Five Live after announcing his team...
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/ 2 years agoLeitch has big plan for Japan
Preview Japan v Chile Today. Kick-off 12pm AHEAD of their opening World Cup encounter against Chile today, Japan back row Michael...
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/ 2 years agoFrance get in groove to finish in style
From NICK CAIN at Stade de France France................................ 27pts Tries: Penaud 55, Jaminet 78 Conversion: Ramos 57 Penalties: Ramos 5, 20,...
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/ 2 years agoThis win will do us the world of good, says coach Galthie
Coach: Fabien Galthie FRANCE head coach Fabien Galthie felt his side got caught up by the intense atmosphere but after going...
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/ 2 years agoAdams: Anything below excellent won’t be enough
PREVIEW... By PAUL REES Wales v Fiji Today. Kick-off 8pm, Stade de Bordeaux WARREN Gatland is one of the most experienced...
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/ 2 years agoScotland ready to take down holders
By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW... Scotland v South Africa Today. Kick-off 4.45pm, Stade de Marseille SCOTLAND captain Jamie Ritchie insists his side...
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/ 2 years agoPaterson: Three areas Scots must excel
SCOTLAND have lost 18 out of 20 Tests against South Africa in the last 30 years, including the last seven. The...
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/ 2 years agoJeffrey: This Scottish side the best ever
WHEN the Scotland squad arrived in Nice last week, they were greeted by John Jeffrey, a flanker who was part of...
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/ 2 years agoHeron on hand to seal the tightest of tussles
By MIKE BROWN Billingham.......20 Tynedale.......... 17 THE heat was on for these sides after losing in round one, with Samuel Heron’s...
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/ 2 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 10/09/23
And we’re off! The Rugby World Cup finally gets started on Friday, and you can find action from France vs New...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 7: Rugby World Cup Preview with Jeremy Guscott
Here. We. Go. The Rugby World Cup 2023 is upon us, and we can’t wait! It’s time to look ahead the...
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/ 2 years agoDallaglio: Get rid of this siege mentality
By GARY FITZGERALD England's failing stars have been ordered to cut out the “siege mentality” and begin “owning their performances”. World...
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/ 2 years agoWillis aiming to be the local villain
By ADAM HATHAWAY Jack Willis headed back to France on Thursday with England aiming to go from local hero to villain...
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/ 2 years agoWarburton: Ball in play time ‘crucial’ in France
By BEN JAYCOCK Sam Warburton believes fitness and management of ball in play time could be the difference in this World...
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/ 2 years agoFlying Fijians ready to take on the world
By NICK POWELL Fiji winger Jiuta Wainiqolo says his side are not feeling any pressure as they prepare for their critical...
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/ 2 years agoPre-season
Northampton... 12 Barbarians...... 48 A YOUTHFUL Northampton side succumbed to a Barbarians squad packed with internationals at Franklin’s Gardens. Tom Wright...
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/ 2 years agoPremiership Cup fixtures
The semi-finals will be held on the weekend of February 16-18 and the final on the weekend of March 15-17 ......
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/ 2 years ago2023 WORLD CUP
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/ 2 years agoCinderford star Jerrum ready to lead his side by example
■ By BEN JAYCOCK ‘BORN leader’ Tyler Jerrum has taken over the captaincy at Cinderford and says he’ll be at the...
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/ 2 years agothrilling contest
Max Hayman, on his 50th appearance for the club, put Rams in front and wrapped up the bonus-point. But a second...
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/ 2 years agoAddams inspires Park to a top start
Rosslyn Park..........39 Plymouth A.............36 ■ By RHYS STRATTON ROSSLYN Park kicked off their campaign in style with a hard-fought, bonus-point win....
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/ 2 years agoBlackheath edge hosts in close call
Taunton T................33 Blackheath.............36 ■ By MIKE AMOS TWO tries and four conversions were not enough for star man Frankie Diaz-Dart to...
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/ 2 years agoBillingham boys here to spring some big surprises
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Talisman: Luke Wilson scored 18 tries last season BILLINGHAM don’t have the funds to pay any of...
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/ 2 years agoCozens: We struggle to find players in our patch
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Fly-half general: Luke Cozens FLY-HALF Luke Cozens has stepped up to head coach of Clifton but has...
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/ 2 years agoAmbitious Osborne aims to blaze a trail for coaches
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Inspiring the next generation: England’s Maro Itoje COLLIN Osborne is the only black director of rugby in...
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/ 2 years agoHooker Lewis joins Ospreys
OSPREYS have signed former Saracens hooker Ethan Lewis. The 29-year-old played 25 times in a two-year spell with the English champions...
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/ 2 years agoEastmond’s coaching journey starts at Jersey
FORMER England centre Kyle Eastmond has joined the Jersey Reds coaching staff. The 34-year-old – who played for Bath, Wasps and...
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/ 2 years agoBurley launch women’s side
BURLEY have started a player-led women’s side from scratch. Men’s first XV players Mark Docherty, Jamie Manson and Scott Glynn combined...
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