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/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Wayne Pivac may have to drop Biggar to suit his blueprint
Jeremy Guscott looks at how Dan Biggar figures to be the No.10 in Wayne Pivac's system for Wales
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Featured
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Band aid for Wales in 2023 Rugby World Cup draw
The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup takes place in December
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoItaly left dangling over cliff edge by lack of coaches
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERTOPINION EVERY WEEK The Italian Job, or Rugby Union’s version of it, in the shape of a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGreedy to demand greater slice of the cake
ANOTHER excellent article this week from Jeff Probyn, focussing on the one-eyed attitude of Premiership clubs, as reflected in Tony Rowe’s...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoJunior clubs deserve credit, not academies
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk TWOexcellent articles last week...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWonderful player, but is he a captain?
Centre stage: Owen Farrell kicks for goal against Italy last weekend PICTURE: Getty Images OWENFarrell’s abject post game interview last weekend...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoIs Eddie insecure?
WHYdoes Eddie Jones fear giving the impression that he is influenced by others? Is he insecure? We saw it with the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoTime for switch to summer
GIVEN the recent announcement from the RFU cancelling all adult rugby from Tier 3 and below for the current season, surely...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoThat makes two of us!
WITH reference to Andy Cox’s letter (November 1) concerning “automatic reward” for scoring a try under the posts. I wholly agree...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWig will be a great fit at Tigers
RICHARD Wigglesworth still has lots to give despite being 37 and he should be a shrewd signing for Leicester with Ben...
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Features
/ 6 years agoPivac may have to drop Biggar to get style he wants
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE EVERY WEEK Patience: Waleswent through thephases for RhysCarre to scoretheir first try THE big change for...
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Features
/ 6 years agoKick out Italy to make the tournament fairer
COLIN BOAG Not with a bang but a whimper perfectly sums up the conclusion to this year’s Six Nations. It wasn’t...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoTrailfinders prove claims for promotion are genuine
By GEORGE LAWRENCE Dead-eye: Craig Willis EALING Trailfinders won the first of their back-toback pre-season clashes with Newcastle to underline their...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoArgentina ace Creevy puts his Irish future first
By NEALE HARVE Warhorse: Agustin Creevy in London Irish colours, and with Pumas, below LEGENDARY Argentina hooker Agustin Creevy has explained...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoKiwi Lowe gets Irish call
LEINSTER wing James Lowe has been included in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup. The New Zealand-born...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWig signs for Tigers
LEICESTER have signed former England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth following his departure from Saracens. The 37-year-old is the Premiership’s record appearance holder,...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoScots face No.10 crisis
FINN Russell and Adam Hastings have been ruled out of Scotland’s squad for the Nations Cup after suffering injury against Wales...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoFalcons give code-hopper Burrell new lease of life
By JON NEWCOMBE Pinnacle: Burrell won 15 caps for England LUTHER BURRELL has put the dark times behind him and is...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoChampionship want Sarries to ‘sod off’ says Greenwood
By GARY FITZGERALD Batting for Saracens: Will Greenwood WILL Greenwood claims Championship clubs would be happy to see Saracens go straight...
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Features
/ 6 years agoVan Dyk signs for Exeter
EXETER CHIEFS have bolstered their prop stocks with South African Maks van Dyk. The 28-year-old tighthead will provide cover when England’s...
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Features
/ 6 years agoChampionship resumption crucial for maturing Saints
By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: Eddie’s England lack control and leadership Scrum doctor: Matt Ferguson coaching Saints NORTHAMPTON scrum coach Matt Ferguson...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoMaxwell departure adds to Welsh problems
By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ state of flux on the pitch is being replicated in the boardroom with another high-profile figure set...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoFour or five clubs may not survive the fan ban
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Bad news: Toulouse flanker Jerome Kaino left the field injured Financial matters continue to top the agenda...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoCampbell hat-trick as Sarries keep up the pace
By AMY FULGHAM MAY CAMPBELL’S hattrick helped Saracens keep their perfect record intact with an emphatic victory over Gloucester-Hartpury. The hosts...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoBears maul Sharks as Neilson lands a double
By CARL LEE BRISTOL BEARS overcame Sale Sharks to extend their winless start to the Premier 15s season, but it was...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoShaunagh’s delight at away day success
By ADAM ELLIS Joy: Shaunagh Brown hailed Quins ‘huge statement’ HARLEQUINS and England prop Shaunagh Brown labelled victory on the road...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoBattling Chiefs power their way to first victory
By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO EXETER CHIEFS secured their first victory in the Premier 15s thanks to a star performance by centre Gabby...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoRuthless Wasps hit Sharks for the big century
By NATHAN ROCHE FOR the second time this season DMP Sharks shipped over 100 points, this time at the hands of...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWe must earn place in top-flight says Ward
EALING Trailfinders director of rugby Ben Ward denies having any knowledge of Premiership plans to expand the top-flight and invite his...














