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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoEnforce the put-in law or change it
WEare all aware of the ongoing saga of our officials not adhering to the laws of the game with regard to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoCounties are being taken for a ride
In TRP’s letters Oct 20, Cornwall RFU’s Chris Lea describes the absurd timing for this season’s Bill Beaumont Cup, with the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGood start Bristol but long way to go
Injured: Zach Mercer I THOUGHT the BT Sports pundits were a bit OTT in their predictions of the prospects of Bristol...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNo-plan Japan will miss the big lift-off
THE big question for Japan is whether the massive uplift in awareness of Rugby Union after the Brave Blossoms landmark victories...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLions need a compromise
THE continuing scheduling conflict between club and international rugby has trapped the 2021 Lions in the straightjacket of a five-week, eight-match...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNothing funny about Jaco’s nudge, nudge
JACO Peyper’s axing from the referee roster for World Cup semi-finals seems at first glance to suggest that professional Rugby Union...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGlasgow boss Rennie set to be confirmed as Australia coach
Chosen one: Dave Rennie DAVE Rennie’s appointment as new Australia coach is a done deal according to reports in Australia. Scottish...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoI always back up what I say – Cheika
AUSTRALIA coach Michael Cheika said last year that he would walk away if the Wallabies did not win the World Cup...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEntertainment is key for Campese
By GARY FITZGERALD End of an era: Michael Cheika and his skipper Michael Hooper after defeat to England PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSix week ban for red card Seb
FRANCE lock Sebastien Vahaamahina, sent off in the World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Wales, was suspended for six weeks on Thursday....
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHogg gives Townsend his backing
STUARTHogg believes Gregor Townsend should continue as Scotland boss despite failing to lead the side out of the World Cup Pool...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSchmidt regrets loss of focus
JOE Schmidt regrets Ireland’s planning for the World Cup becoming a “self-consuming monster” which contributed to a loss of form in...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoLike Warren, I dare to dream despite injuries
PICTURE: Getty Images FOR the neutral rugby fan it’s a great shame this morning’s World Cup semi-final between Wales and South...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoKolisi aiming to revive the spirit of 2007 for his Boks
By ADAM HATHAWAY Skipper: Siya Kolisi SOUTHAfrica captain Siya Kolisi is hoping for a repeat of 12 years ago – and...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoAaron’s on the ball whatever its shape
By ALEX BYWATER Comparisons: Warburton Ace in the pack: Aaron Wainwright PICTURE: Getty Images AARON Wainwright admits he looks at the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoMapimpi try-double ends Japan fairytale
By ADAM ELLIS SOUTH AFRICA banished the terrors of Brighton by running out easy victors over Japan to bring the host...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoThe wait ends as England deliver game of the ages
From NICK CAIN in Yokohama Heavens above: Mark Wilson celebrates England’s magnificent victory while All Black Sevu Reece slumps to the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoRugby gods reduced to rubble by Eddie’s heroes
From ADAM HATHAWAY Elation: Ben Youngs, Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade erupt, but Youngs’ try was disallowed EDDIE Jones called the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoNorthampton Saints are keen on move for Quins’ Alex Dombrandt
Chris Boyd is plotting a way for Saints to get back on the map as a European club by stepping up...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoRoom 101: Sheffield Tigers player-coach Jamie Broadley
Sheffield Tigers centre Jamie Broadley offers three pet hates awaiting entry to Room 101
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Dream Team
/ 6 years agoDream Team: Rosslyn Park and ex-Exeter and Gloucester no.9 Dave Lewis
This is some team picked by the scrum-half who made the move to Rosslyn Park from Harlequins in the summer
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Featured
/ 6 years agoYoung Guns: Saracens tighthead prop Sam Wainwright
From the north Wales coast to Saracens, meet a youthful addition to the Premiership club's front row
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRyan Lamb relishing mentor role under Brad Mooar at Scarlets
The former Worcester Warriors and Leicester Tigers man talks coming out of retirement to answer Mooar's call
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Featured
/ 6 years agoProbyn column: Momentous days for Japanese rugby but place in Six Nations is a non-starter
Reaching the quarter-finals at the World Cup shouldn't immediately open the door for Japan
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCornell du Preez aiming high at Worcester after horror throat injury
The Worcester Warriors back row tells TRP he is back fully fit after having urgent surgery on a fractured larynx
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Rebirth of Hiroshima ignored by Rugby World Cup
Peter Jackson's view on Hiroshima being an ample setting for a Rugby World Cup match 74 years on from the devastation...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 6 years agoTEAMS: It helps having Lions in the squad, says Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones and Steve Hansen have both announced their squads for the World Cup semi-final
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup winner Hill taught me says England star Tom Curry
Tom Curry reflects on the influence of Richard Hill dating back well before England's quarter-final win over Australia in Japan.
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Let’s hear it for World Cup’s little big men
Nick Cain fixes the spotlight on Japan's diminutive flyers after helping the Brave Blossoms to achieve a team first
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years ago600 kids turn out for 2019 Oakman Cup at Allianz Park
Last Sunday over 600 children from 13 Rugby Clubs across seven counties played in one of the UK’s largest independent Minis...














