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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Tom Catterick – Newcaslte fly-half
How’s pre-season going? There hasn’t been much running in the first couple of weeks as we’ve focused on gym and speed...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher previews the Bledisloe Cup
This year’s quick-fire Rugby Championship seems to be hurtling to a conclusion almost before it began but the organisers couldn’t have...
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Shane Williams
/ 11 years agoShane Williams’ column: I’m proof that bolters can earn a late RWC call
Some people may question the need for warm-up games before a World Cup but I am living proof of how they...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoDean Mumm opens up about World Cup dream
Dean Mumm is nothing if not determined. Having packed away his boots after leading Exeter Chiefs to a resounding victory over...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Tony Yapp – Taunton head coach
A couple of years ago I learned I’d scored 2,999 points in Premiership, National League and Cup rugby. There was no...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoRe-bailed Danny Cipriani given World Cup green light
Danny Cipriani will be available to play for England in the World Cup after being re-bailed until November following his arrest...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott’s column: Still time for Sam Burgess to prove his vast potential
The big word is that Sam Burgess will get a place in Stuart Lancaster final World Cup squad. It’s big news...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoLeigh Halfpenny told: Play for Toulon or face axe
European Champions threatening to sack full-bakc over the club-or-country clash looming at the end of the new season.
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Rhys Lawrence – Ealing & former Bristol and Scarlets hooker
1. Ryan Bevington – I grew up playing alongside him in Llanelli. He’s got great pace for a prop and scored...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 11 years agoJeff Probyn’s column: You’re right Steve, new maul is ‘bloody boring’
How unusual, a New Zealand coach bemoaning the opposition’s tactics despite winning the game. Steve Hansen’s complaint about the Argentinian driving...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoMike Brown fit and firing says Andy Farrell
Mike Brown is winning his fitness battle ahead of England’s opening World Cup warm-up game after emerging unscathed from his first...
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Shane Williams
/ 11 years agoShane Williams’ column: Wallabies are never beaten, just ask Wales!
Same old players, same old Wallabies. Not for the first time, Australia were the second-best team on the pitch and yet,...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott’s column: Bok boys can do lot more than just bash
It would be a huge surprise if these sides continue to play this type of expansive rugby in the World Cup,...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoHooper banned but free to face New Zealand
Michael Hooper will be able to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship decider next week despite receiving a banned for...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoRichard Haughton targeting World Cup… as a referee!
Former Saracens and Wasps winger Richard Haughton is aiming to follow the Glen Jackson route to refereeing stardom after taking up...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoSavage and Sharples sign new Gloucester contracts
Gloucester have today announce that Tom Savage and Charlie Sharples have agreed new long term contracts to extend their stays at...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s column: Sometimes it’s better just to put your feet up
I don’t know if Wales’ fitness guru Paul Stridgeon and Bristol coach Sean Holley are Jos Stone fans and I certainly...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson’s column: Over-load on players so wrong says Larder
George Ford played 32 matches for club and country last season, more than any of his international contemporaries anywhere in Europe....
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoThe Rugby Paper present the National Rugby Awards
The Rugby Paper has teamed up with Zeus events to organise the world’s largest rugby awards on September 2, 2015. The...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoFury over ‘ban’ on World Cup heroines
The legacy of England women’s 2014 World Cup win is being wrecked according to England’s top clubs who have reacted furiously...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoEngland and Wales stars being ‘shot to bits’
England and Wales have been warned that their players will be ‘shot to pieces’ before their three-Test series in Australasia at...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoHooper cited for incident in Wallabies’ win over Argentina
Australia openside alleged to have struck opponent in the lead-up to Dean Mumm's superb try
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Callum Watson – London Irish scrum-half
Having seen his two big brothers make big waves in rugby, it was no surprise Callum Watson decided to follow in...
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Lewis Webb – Taunton scrum-half
1. Unusable pencils I’m a primary school teacher at a school just outside Exeter so pencils are an everyday necessity. I...
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International Rugby
/ 11 years agoSchmidt extends deal with IRFU to 2017
The IRFU have confirmed that Joe Schmidt has signed a new contract to 2017. The former Leinster coach has gone from...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Don Armand – Exeter flanker
How was the off-season? I went back to South Africa with the family which was good but not as relaxing as...
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International Rugby
/ 11 years agoSpringboks change eight for New Zealand clash
Heyneke Meyer has made eight changes for South Africa‘s match against the All Blacks this weekend. Of the three changes to...
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Club Rugby
/ 11 years agoMelbourne Rebels sign Irish prop Hagan
Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels have made their second signing of the week by recruiting Irish prop Jamie Hagan. The 28...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: John Devereux – Wales dual-code international
I was one of the last crop of players who was capped while still a student at what was then known...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Billy Meakes – Gloucester and former Australia U20s centre
1. Scott Sio – I played with Scott both for Sydney’s Northern Suburbs and Australia U20s. A very good all round...
