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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoPity the players who can’t say goodbye
He started off a long way down the English pyramid, seven divisions beneath the Premiership with hometown Stafford and worked his...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoEdwards would let no-one get in his way
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s going...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoBest is yet to come from Exeter…I want to be part of it
Q&A GARETH STEENSON ON THE RECORD As decision time approaches over his Exeter Chiefs future, kicking king Gareth Steenson, 35, tells NEALE HARVEY why...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoPirates are pumped for sword fight with Sarries
By NEALE HARVEY CORNISH Pirates joint-head coach Alan Paver has warned Saracens to expect a mental and physical battle every week...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoNEXT WEEK …Don’t miss
Brendan Gallagher picks his Top 20 Hard Men Lions 2021: The leading contenders at hooker History of Rugby:Surviving World War 1...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoOK you’re right Ken, cricket came first!
AN old mate Ken Turrell – one season we combined to form the smallest second row partnership in history for Reigate...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoBoks v Lions will still do roaring trade
Bok flyer: Cheslin Kolbe THE rearranged Olympic Games – rescheduled for July 23-August 8 2021 – now clash badly with the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoRugby’s Marlon Brando was a wild talent alright
The debate as to who was rugby’s quickest ever player is perennial and one of those always mentioned is former Harlequins,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSo much talent Faf doesn’t make our best XV
NARROWING down an alltime select South African-born Premiership XV is no easy task given the talent that has played in English...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSuper-sub Rhodes gets the 50 up for South Africa
Jon Newcombe talks to Andre Snyman about South Africans’ rising stock in England T his season an unprecedented number of South...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years ago…and a team of ‘outsiders’ who could beat them
AT tight-head there are four of the world’s best strongmen to select from – including cap centurians Owen Franks (Northampton and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoHere’s the best of the all-English Prem brigade…
A BACK row of Jack Willis, Ben Earl, and Alex Dombrandt is one which threatens to be even better on the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoThe 15 who set the pace
Ellis Genge THIS Team of the Premiership so far reflects the homegrown talent in the English top league, as well as the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoMaxime shows what really counts
UP THERE in the executive class, the Scottish Rugby Union CEO Mark Dodson, who trousered well over £900,000 last year, has...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoPrice is right to escape All Blacks
YOU have to hand it to those generous souls in the airline industry. As Covid-19 continued to tighten its grip, it...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoLoyalty of Jackson is a beacon for rugby
Jackson Wray has just agreed fresh terms with Saracens – the clearest possible signal that the most criminally under-celebrated forward in...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDREAMTEAM
WILL R OBINSON, TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS AND FORMER WASPS, LONDON WELSH, ROTHERHAM AND ENGLAND U18s FLY-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoPut differences aside to rebuild the Premiership
COLIN BOAG The RFU have announced that for the Championship and below, the final league tables will be decided on a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoJapan set to become No.1 destination says Savage
By NEALE HARVEY World traveller: Tom Savage in action for Suntory EXILED Englishman Tom Savage believes Japan’s Top League is ready...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoAlcohol, fickle selectors, bad injuries… all took their toll
Brendan Gallagher continues his fascinating series. This week: Players who promised/deserved more 1 Rupeni Caucaunibuca (Fiji) The magical Fijian wing who...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoNow World Rugby has to help out the needy
THE FINANCIAL situation rugby in Wales is facing is bleak – but the Welsh Rugby Union and their players are taking...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoKirsten stays on at Chiefs
EXETER CHIEFS have rewarded South African lock Jannes Kirsten with a new deal after his outstanding season at Sandy Park. Kirsten,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSale make their mark on Man Utd facility
SALE SHARKS have started work to bring their new training ground at Carrington up to their required specifications. The Sharks will...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoEwers keen to get buzz of winning the title
By NEALE HARVEY Ambition: Dave Ewers DAVE EWERS says his burning desire to win major trophies made his decision to stay...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoTompkins’ move to the Blues hits problems
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Versatile Parkes is wanted in Japan KOBE STEEL are leading a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoROOM 101
RICH LANE THE BEDFORD BLUES WINGER/FULL-BACK TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE WORLD OF RUGBY AND BEYOND 1. Covid-19...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWales’ All Blacks tour faces the axe
NZ virus lockdown In the balance: Nick Tompkins’ move to Cardiff Blues has hit a problem – see Blindside P10 PICTURE:...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoInverdale’s demand for grassroots shake-up
‘Financial models are broken’ By NEALE HARVEY JOHN Inverdale has called for a root and branch review of how community rugby...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoAt my age I questioned whether I should be in the England squad – Willi Heinz
Gloucester scrum-half Heinz praises the worth of Eddie Jones to English rugby after showing faith in him and the rest of...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRFU reveals final outcomes for leagues across England
Details of who is promoted and who is relegation have been released by RFU
