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/ 2 years agoSpain join top tier after Uruguay win
By BEN JAYCOCK SPAIN have been promoted to the top tier of U20s rugby for the first time after winning a...
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/ 2 years agoCov sign up new talent to fill academy void
Coventry Rugby have stepped in to prevent the career hopes of aspiring teenage rugby players in the West Midlands being dashed...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 2: Ireland’s World Cup Prospects with Willie Anderson
As we continue our overview of how the major nations are shaping up for the World Cup in France later this...
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/ 2 years agoJack: I’m ready for furnace
By ADAM HATHAWAY Jack van Poortvliet insists England’s dismal Six Nations will help him cope with the furnace of the upcoming...
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/ 2 years agoHumphreys backing Plumtree to play major role for Wales
By BEN JAYCOCK Wales forwards coach John Humphreys says that new signing Taine Plumtree from New Zealand could play a big...
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/ 2 years agoEngland can go all the way, says Ojo
By BEN JAYCOCK Topsy Ojo believes England have a great opportunity in the World Cup to go deep in the tournament...
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/ 2 years agoDowson sets sights on Champions Cup success
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Phil Dowson is targetting the Champiins Cup this season after what he admits have been a couple...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoEngland need to hit the ground running
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WHAT England need to happen is for them to play exceptionally well in the...
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/ 2 years agoDe Beer signs to ease Cardiff’s fly-half strife
NEWS EXTRA CARDIFF have completed the signing of former South Africa U20 fly-half Tinus de Beer. De Beer has been a...
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/ 2 years agoWales still hopeful for Faletau’s return
NEWS EXTRA WALES say No.8 Taulupe Faletau remains in contention for the World Cup as he battles a calf injury. Faletau...
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/ 2 years agoJones is Ospreys target to succeed Edwards
NEWS EXTRA OSPREYS are keen to bring in Mark Jones as defence coach. Jones, 43, recently led Wales U20s to sixth...
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/ 2 years agoBemand takes reins of Ireland women
NEWS EXTRA FORMER England attack coach Scott Bemand has become head coach of the Ireland women’s team. Bemand, 44, joins on...
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/ 2 years agoYoung heads for exit following investigation
NEWS EXTRA DAI Young has left his role as Cardiff director of rugby despite an investigation into bullying allegations finding “insufficient...
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/ 2 years agoCleall set for dual role at Harlequins
NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND prop Bryony Cleall has signed a new contract with Harlequins. The 31-year-old scored five tries in nine league...
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/ 2 years agoAll Blacks pull Wallabies apart
By BEN JAYCOCK Australia.............................. 7pts Tries: Valetini 7 Conversions: Gordon 8 New Zealand .................. 38pts Tries: Frizell 3, Taylor 34, Jordan...
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News Extra
/ 2 years agoSummer Tests use ‘Bunker’ review system
NEWS EXTRA A FOUL play Television Match Official ‘Bunker’ review system is one of a number of innovations set to be...
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/ 2 years agoNo room for deals – time to get serious
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK MAKE no mistake, the 2023 World Cup starts for England this weekend. Even...
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/ 2 years agoWe should not wait so long for RFU review
NICK CAIN IT is inconceivable that in any other era in English rugby a vote of no-confidence in the governance of...
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/ 2 years agoScotland get best out of a mixed bag
By BEN JAYCOCK Scotland ........................... 25pts Tries: Graham 13, 56; Bayliss 80 Conversions: Healy 57, 81 Penalties: Healy 48, 74 Italy........................................
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/ 2 years agoGregor: We have to cut out the errors
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend recognised that his side has work to do despite the win. He said: “Darcy (Graham) is...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoThe greatest tour ever? Not likely…
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED IT IS no exaggeration to place exaggeration very high on the list of rugby’s deadly sins. It...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoAlways room for Bakkies and Co
CHRIS HEWETT SAY what you like about Bakkies Botha – most people don’t, for reasons of self-preservation – but there are...
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/ 2 years agoProudfoot gets the call from Namibia to join up
FORMER England assistant coach Matt Proudfoot, left, is going to the World Cup after all now that he has been confirmed...
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/ 2 years agoToulon still on lookout
TOULON are looking for another scrum-half after they were forced to pull the plug on signing out of favour Wallaby Jake...
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/ 2 years agoSaudis may bid for 2035 World Cup
SAUDI Arabia are looking to step up their programme of hosting major sporting events with a sensational bid for the 2035...
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/ 2 years agoTop French sides in the hunt for jokers
TOP 14 outfits Lyon and Pau after looking for World Cup cover at tighthead and could look towards the Premiership to...
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/ 2 years agoHalfpenny deserves to join illustrious 100 club
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND IHOPE that Leigh Halfpenny’s name is the first put down on the team sheet by...
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/ 2 years agoEngland need to think on their feet
PAUL REES LOOKS FORWARD TO THE PRE-WORLD CUP FRIENDLIES AND URGES BORTHWICK’S MEN TO TAKE THEIR CHANCES AFTER weeks of working...
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/ 2 years agoA phoney war that has little to tell us
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER AND suddenly the World Cup warmups, or the...
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/ 2 years agoHasta la vista! It’s a Spanish decider
RUGBY MATTERS THE World U20 Trophy final today in Nairobi is an all Spanish speaking affair between Uruguay and Spain with...
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/ 2 years agoFinancial squeeze sees Welsh exodus
Ben Jaycock reports on the problems faced by the Welsh regions as international stars and young talent head for exit Benetton...
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/ 2 years agoHow the £1m man found true love in Llanelli
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THE sorrow of Trevor Francis’ sudden death extended beyond the cavernous theatres of...
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/ 2 years agoThe day Sir Gregory tore Wales to shreds
PETER JACKSON LONG before they began losing their way on the field at the Arms Park, England once endured the absurdity...
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/ 2 years agoKing Carter writes a fairytale finish to his World Cup story
LOOKS BACK AT THE PLAYERS WHO SHONE ON THE BIGGEST STAGE BRENDAN GALLAGHER DAN Carter’s career seems so golden and laden...
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/ 2 years agoCalamity as hosts England crash out at the first hurdle
RUGBY World Cup was going to be the launching pad of English rugby and a brave new world, that was the...
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/ 2 years agoMatthews striving for more medals
By BEN JAYCOCK HAVING hoisted the Premier 15s title in June, Alex Matthews has ticked off virtually ever accolade in the...
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/ 2 years agoScots suffer shock defeat to Uruguay
By BEN JAYCOCK UNDER-20s rugby in Scotland hit a new low on Tuesday when their promotion-chasing side lost to Uruguay at...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoEngland can be the dark horses at this World Cup
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AS Aformer player, I find it difficult to understand the way the...
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James Harrington
/ 2 years agoBordeaux put their faith in Gazzotti
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN FRANCE U20 sensation Marko Gazzotti has swapped the Alps for the Atlantic and the ProD2 for the...
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/ 2 years agoEaster targets top six finish with Chinnor
By BEN JAYCOCK CHINNOR director of rugby Nick Easter is optimistic that his side can compete at the top of an...
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/ 2 years agoBright eyes return to Championship
By BEN JAYCOCK Going strong: Richmond No.8 Mark Bright RICHMOND captain Mark Bright recognises the challenge his side faces in an...
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/ 2 years agoPre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs To add your club’s fixtures email newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk MORE fixtures...
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/ 2 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 30/07/23
At last the World Cup warm-up matches are getting underway after a long summer of build-up, and you can find reports...
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/ 2 years agoAllan desperate to be starter at 10 for Italy
Tommaso Allan agrees his Italian side will have a tough job to get out of Pool A in the Rugby World...
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/ 2 years agoThe Rugby Championship final round preview
A resurgent New Zealand are overwhelming favourites to retain The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup, but Eddie Jones‘ Australia will be...
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/ 2 years agoDarge in charge as Scotland take on Italy
By Nick Powell, Online Editor Rory Darge will captain Scotland as they get their World Cup warm-up campaign underway against Italy...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 1: Italy’s World Cup prospects with Tommy Allan
The Rugby Paper Podcast has officially entered its third season as we begin the run-up to the 2023 World Cup. The...
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/ 2 years agoYoung leaves Cardiff following investigation
Dai Young has left Cardiff Rugby despite being cleared after an independent investigation into bullying allegations against him. Young was suspended...
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/ 2 years agoLudlam: It’s all coming together
By ADAM HATHAWAY Lewis Ludlam insists England are not behind the eight-ball heading into the World Cup despite facing a race...
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/ 2 years agoSmith has unfinished business at Quins
By BEN JAYCOCK Marcus Smith wants to repeat Harlequins 2021 Premiership triumph next season insisting he has unfinished business at the...
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