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/ 6 years agoSaints pay up to keep Taqele
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLING SIDE France calling: Cobus Reinach is wanted by Montpellier Big contract:...
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/ 6 years agoChiefs need propping up
EXETER CHIEFS have started to put out feelers to see how they might strengthen their front row. We understand director of...
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/ 6 years agoPolataivao is off to States
SAMOAN scrum-half Dwayne Polataivao is looking for a move after finishing a stint on international duty at the World Cup in...
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/ 6 years agoNo wonder forWebbe after Tongan hat-trick
GLENWebbe holds the distinction of being the first British player to score a hat-trick of World Cup tries, for Wales against...
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/ 6 years agoWorld Rugby lose their sense of humour over Jaco’s jab
SOMEWHERE in the midst of the post-match whirl around Oita railway station last Sunday night, someone took a photograph of Jaco...
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/ 6 years agoAt £10,000 a seat you want to see the match!
The stadium experience: England fans yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images Four tickets for the World Cup final were on sale yesterday at...
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/ 6 years agoPost-match banter is what rugby is all about
WHAT to make of the Jaco Peyper photo incident, below, which has rather divided the rugby world? The French and World...
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/ 6 years agoCherry Blossoms made us fall in love all over again
LITTLE debate needed this week for our jouer de rugby gallant award, which unapologetically goes to the Cherry Blossoms en masse...
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/ 6 years agoWebbe would be one of today’s superstars
Rolls Royce winger: Glenn Webbe PICTURE: Getty Images Lovers of rugby nostalgia should find time amid the World Cup excitement to...
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/ 6 years agoKeep your World Cup, I’m a paid-up Prem man!
COLIN BOAG The Prem’s back: Bristol beat Bath in the opening match The Rugby World Cup is still going on, but...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoExpand World Cup for a global game
THE first three World Cup competitions had 16 countries entered into the finals. Since then including this one, there have been...
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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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 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...
