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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoEddie Jones on…
…wrapping Billy Vunipola in cotton wool until the World Cup “I only have him for nine weeks between now and July....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoNow Eddie has to prove he’s not a one-trick pony heading for a fall
NICK CAIN HEARS EDDIE JONES’ EXPLANATION ABOUT HIS LATEST SQUAD DECISIONS Questions: Why has Elliott Stooke, left, been preferred to Dave...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoTen tasty dishes from this Autumn’s smorgasbord of Test rugby
Talent: Teddy Thomas WALES V SCOTLAND (Principality Stadium, November 3) A bit of a curiosity down at the Principality. Not a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoYoung tyros warming up for RWC2019
Big force: Titi Lamositele SANTIAGO ARATA (URUGUAY): A+- genuine talent. TITI LAMOSITELE (US EAGLES): The USA are beginning to tap into...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoAll Blacks in Dublin is the litmus Test
BRENDAN GALLAGHER looks ahead to another jam-packed schedule to thrill us this Autumn Famous victory: Ireland defeat the All Blacks at...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoThe Kiwi conveyer belt keeps coming
WALES pick an Englishman who has never played for a Welsh club in a squad weakened by the omission of a...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoCrime still pays thanks to red card blind spot
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW 4PETER JACKSON Dividing opinion: Jerome Kaino clatters into Jamie Roberts The opening round of European...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoMatavesi in frame for Fiji
CORNISHPirates hooker Sam Matavesi is in line to add to his three caps for Fiji after being named in the Autumn...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoKiwis call up Papalli
NEW Zealand have named uncapped flanker Dalton Papalii in a 32-man squad for their tour involving matches against Australia, England, Ireland...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoLuke’s ravenous after long climb to the top
By STEFFAN THOMAS Winding road: Luke Morgan of Wales beats the tackle from Pol Pla of Spain during the 2018 New...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoDoor is open for a Graham U-turn, says Townsend
By GARY HEATLY SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has not ruled out a call-up for Newcastle Falcons back row Gary Graham...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBath put in request for replay
BRUCE Craig is demanding Bath’s Champions Cup match with Toulouse be replayed due to what he claims is “gross negligence” by...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoWasps want NFL to pay off Wade’s deal
EXCLUSIVE Quitting rugby: Christian Wade WASPS could block Christian Wade’s move to the NFL unless they are compensated for the last...
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Latest News
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 years agoRussians given ten-try thrashing by French
ROUND-UP LA ROCHELLE continued with their superb form in Pool 4 when they thrashed Enisei-STM64-26. The Top 14 outfit outscored their...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 years agoCanna holds his nerve to sink Bristol at the death
By TIM LEWIS PAT LAM cut a frustrated figure as his Bristol side suffered last gasp heartache at the hands of...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 years agoBreakaway try ends Quins hopes of top spot
By ROB COLE HARLEQUINS missed an opportunity to go top of their European Challenge Cup pool as they slipped to a...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 years ago‘Greedy’ Ashton lands hat-trick to bite the Irish
By COLIN NEWBOULT IT JUST had to be Chris Ashton who stole the show. After seven weeks away, following a suspension...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 years agoWarriors put weakened Ospreys to the sword
By ALEX BYWATER Starter: Worcester’s Jamie Shillcock beats the tackle of Ospreys’ James Hook to score their first try PICTURE: Getty...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 years agoWoeful first half leaves Dragons in distress
By ALEX BYWATER THE FINAL score suggested Dragons had given Northampton a game. In reality, the 80 minutes was very different....
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Features
/ 7 years agoLet’s hope we have a bolter like George!
WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS Left field choice: Leicester wing Jonah Holmes PICTURE: Getty Images OVER the course of ten...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWelsh stars to stay put
THE WELSH Rugby Union are keen to stop players moving between regions when their contracts are coming to an end. Blindside...
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Features
/ 7 years agoSingleton starts new contract talk
WORCESTER are keen to build on their good start to the new season by opening contract talks with hooker Jack Singleton....
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Features
/ 7 years agoScarlets ramp up search for a new playmaker
SAM Davies and Owen Williams have been identified by the Scarlets as potential new playmaker options for next season. The Llanelli-based...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWasps fancy Ibitoye to fill Wade gap
Exciting wing talent: Gabriel Ibitoye WASPS have put Gabriel Ibitoye, one of the most exciting wing talents in the Northern Hemisphere,...
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Features
/ 7 years agoStormers prop duo sought by Diamond
Tight-head: Frans Malherbe SALE SHARKS have made no secret of the fact that they want to strengthen their front row and...
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Features
/ 7 years agoON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler SARACENS are weighing up a move for Western Province captain Chris van Zyl as...
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Champions Cup
/ 7 years agoCockerill’s magnificent men come of age
By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH head coach Richard Cockerill believes their thumping of Toulon is the start of his team coming of...














