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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: We must offer women players more protection
Some time ago I got into a bit of trouble over something that was said on the old Rugby Special programme....
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoLeinster statement on Cian Healy
Leinster Rugby have informed EPCR of their intention to appeal the decision of the independent Judicial Officer Roger Morris to suspend...
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Featured
/ 10 years ago‘Workaholic’ Eddie Jones suits me says ambitious Mike Brown
Mike Brown insists having an Aussie as England head coach will not be a problem because he has to “put up...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoChampions Cup round 4 teams
Pool 1 Saracens v Oyonnax Saracens: Alex Goode; Chris Ashton, Duncan Taylor, Brad Barritt, Michael Ellery; Owen Farrell, Neil de Kock;...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPaul Gustard joins Eddie Jones’ England revolution
The RFU have confirmed that Paul Gustard has agreed to join England‘s coaching staff as defence coach. Gustard will leave Saracens...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: JJ Hanrahan – Northampton fly-half
1. Outside Lane Hoggers Drivers back home in Ireland are particularly bad for staying in the outside lane when there is...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoHealy suspended for two weeks
Cian Healy, has been suspended for two weeks following Leinster‘s clash against Toulon in the Champions Cup last Sunday. The Leinster...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoHarlequins sign Super Rugby winner Beau Robinson
Harlequins have brought in Beau Robinson with immediate effect as injury dispensation cover for Netani Talei. Fijian international Talei sustained a...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain suggests new England coach Eddie Jones should seize his chance to revamp the scrum
Eddie Jones may have stepped into the Twickenham tunnel with his eyes wide open, but already he is having to negotiate...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: BBC snub lets bigots back into the game
On their biennial visit to Cardiff over three decades from the early Sixties, England played the role of the compliant guest...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoGet Manu Tuilagi outside me and watch Tigers go!
Forgotten England fly-half Freddie Burns is relishing the opportunity of teaming up with Manu Tuilagi in a bid to impress new...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoRFU ‘should fund welfare’ for Championship players
Nottingham legend Dave Jackson reckons it is high time Championship professionals were properly represented by the Rugby Players’ Association. While Premiership...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Tom Heathcote – Worcester fly-half
What’s your assessment of the start to the season? We’re pretty happy but we’re frustrated too because we felt like we...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoFord pens new Bath deal
England fly-half George Ford has extended his contract with Bath beyond this season. Ford, who has scored 637 points in 59...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: ‘Gutted’ George Ford will soon get his stuffing back in place
George Ford has had a rough few months. Having been given the vote of no-confidence just before England‘s decisive World Cup...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Taulupe Faletau can become best No.8 in the world at Bath
Taulupe Faletau’s decision to join Bath next season means that they have acquired a 25-year-old who is not only a world-class...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoPaul Ackford’s so wrong storms angry Danny Cipriani
Danny Cipriani reckons new England boss Eddie Jones must ignore the advice of former Red Rose lock Paul Ackford and look...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Darren Molloy – former Wasps, Gloucester and Leinster prop
Once a Wasp, always a Wasp is an oft-used phrase that resonates with me 100 per cent. From the day I...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBristol’s angry statement on Steve Borthwick
Steve Borthwick has today indicated to the Club that he wishes to join the RFU coaching team. Bristol Rugby want to...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSteve Borthwick named England forwards coach
Steve Borthwick has agreed to join Eddie Jones‘ coaching staff as forwards coach. He will be reunited with Jones having worked...
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/ 10 years agoTrust fund set up for Jonah Lomu’s children
New Zealand’s Rugby Players Association has set up a trust fund for Jonah Lomu’s children. The sport’s first ever superstar, Lomu,...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 years agoPatchell signs for Scarlets after turning down Cardiff
Cardiff Blues fly-half Rhys Patchell has rejected a new contract offer to pen a move to the Scarlets for next season....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoJust £25k would have stopped Bath signing Taulupe Faletau
Bath would have missed out on Taulupe Faletau had the Welsh Rugby Union been willing to pay an extra £25,000-a-year. Newport...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Richard Hibbard – Gloucester and Wales hooker
1. Paul James – My old Ospreys front row partner is a hell of a scrummager. He did really well for...
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International Rugby
/ 10 years agoFarrell, Catt and Rowntree leave England roles
The RFU has confirmed that assistant coaches Andy Farrell, Mike Catt and Graham Rowntree will leave their positions with England. The...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Taylor Prell – Yorkshire Carnegie full-back
Taylor Prell is hoping to end his season in Manchester representing England U20s at the Junior World Cup – and the...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoChampions Cup round 3 teams
Pool 1 Oyonnax v Saracens Oyonnax: Quentin Etienne; Silvere Tian, Guillaume Bousses, Alaska Taufa, Dug Codjo; Rory Clegg, Fabien Cibray; Soane...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Matt Symons’ pilgrimage has been an indictment of our system
I had an interesting letter this week from Jeff Gage who often corresponds with The Rugby Paper. In his letter, he...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Foreign legion encamps at No.8
England, Ireland, Italy and Scotland are in the process of acquiring No.8’s from the Southern Hemisphere for the New Year. France...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoScott Williams commits his future to Scarlets
Scott Williams has signed a new deal that sees him extend his stay at the Scarlets until at least 2018. Williams,...
