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/ 1 month agoSearle shows his worth
Flair: Billy Searle in action for England A on Friday night BILLY Searle’s had more clubs than most people hot breakfasts,...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoNick Cain: Slam these adverts into touch before it’s too late
France were in devastating form against Ireland in Paris on Thursday night, but there was a potentially more devastating force at...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoEngland have plenty in reserve up front
■By BEN JAYCOCK Ireland XV .........................14pts Tries: Gleeson 23, Kenny 38 Conversions: Frawley 24, 38 England A ......................... 52pts Tries: Roots...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoWe came together well, says coach
ENGLAND A boss Mark Mapletoft was pleased that his side executed a near perfect game plan in Limerick, and credited his...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoChris Hewett: Blow the whistle on all these changes
Imagine, if you will, a rugby version of the once-loved, long-departed BBC children’s programme Play School and repeat after me:
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoReferees suffering signs of the times
THERE must be a million better things to think about, yet the image of Tony Spreadbury, in his first outing as...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoFriday on alert to lead the England fightback
By SAM JACKSON England ............................19pts Tries: Tonga’uiha 44, Staples 50, Worsnip 74 Conversions: Davidson 45, Pater 75 Wales ................................16pts Try: Emanuel...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDalziel directs operations to put Scotland on the front foot in Italy
By NICK STEPHENS Italy ......................10pts Try: Coluzzi 58 Penalty: Fasti 17 Conversion: Fasti 59 Scotland ............ 36pts Tries: Moncrieff 3, Roberts...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoTreacey: It’s all about winning the moments
ENGLAND U20s captain Connor Treacey was proud of his side’s fighting spirit to clinch victory at the death. He said: “We...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoFrench turn on style to notch up half-century
■By GEORGE LAWRENCE France................50pts Tries: Drault 11, Par gade 24; Bon nard Mar tin 26, La trasse 30; Frisach 40+1; Rates...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoLook outside the Prem, England
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk HOW sad to hear...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoAll games should be played on grass
LIKE Dale Barker (letters February 1), I detest artificial pitches but he is wrong to think that they are suitable for...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoSaracens have an outstanding record
LEE Dunkley’s letter (February 1) erroneously refers to Saracens having ‘only’ won one title ‘in five years’. In fact, they have...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBill Mata happy to commit future to Bristol Bears
Big Bill Mata had no hesitation in reaching for a pen when Bristol Bears offered him a new contract.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoSlade stays with Chiefs
ENGLAND centre Henry Slade has signed a new two-year contract with Exeter. The 32-year-old – who leads the Prem points table...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoPirates look to raise cash
CORNISH Pirates have launched a crowd-funder to help pay for damage caused by last month’s storms. Storm Goretti caused about £200,000...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoQuartet sign up for Quins
HARLEQUINS have signed four forwards on short-term loans as cover for four Prem Cup matches this month. Dragons pair, tight-head Luke...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDREAM TEAM
FORMER LUCTONIANS, NORTH OTAGO, PLYMOUTH ALBION, DONCASTER KNIGHTS AND NEWCASTLE BACK ROW JOHN KELLY CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoPeter Jackson: Trefor Evans to miss reunion for the boys of ’76
In a perfect world, Trefor Evans would be back on the big stage next weekend for the first time since he...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoAnother son follows in father’s footsteps
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Family tie: France’s Hugo Auradou breaks through against Ireland in Paris PICTURE: Alamy...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSale Sharks vs Bath: Will Roue gets the call to start at No.10 for Johann van Graan’s side
Champions Bath take on Sale Sharks in Salford today rocked by a lack of fly-half options.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBristol Bears 35-46: Hat-trick for Campbell Ridl to put Chiefs in charge
Campbell Ridl is learning fast – too fast, in fact, for defences trying to keep pace with his rise – as...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSaracens 40-43 Harlequins: Tom Lawday makes the difference as Quins take down Sarries
Tom Lawday savoured his first win at the home of Saracens as he celebrated scoring the match-winning try for Harlequins at...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLeicester Tigers 28-19 Newcastle Red Bulls: Tigers dig deep to keep control
Leicester Tigers needed to dig deep into their reserves to stay afloat over a determined Newcastle Red Bulls team on one...
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Features
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: Mark McCall leaves a lasting legacy at Saracens
Paul Rees looks back at the Irishman's time in charge at Saracens and says he is one of the game's key...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoIt’s seven-up for Blues in the battle of Bedfordshire
■By JACOB SMITH Bedford .............35pts Tries: Uru 33, Hill 43, Herman 51, Ward 54, Worth 78 Conversions: Maisey 34, 44, 52,...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBrownhill on hand to grab it at the death for Richmond
■By TIM FORRESTER Richmond ........17pts Tries: Spring 32, Brownhill 76 Conversions: Grieve 33, 76 Penalty: Grieve 2 Nottingham .....15pts Tries: Dickinson...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoEaling Trailfinders 36-34 Coventry: Visitors just fail to halt record run
Ealing Trailfinders clung on to level the Champ rugby win streak record at 21 matches as they edged out Coventry in...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoGonzalez strikes to steal it for Warriors
■By JEAN BULL Worcester ........25pts Tries: Wallis 9, Chapman 16, Gonzalez 76 Conversions: Reed 17, 77 Penalties: Reed 34, 46 Doncaster...
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/ 1 month agoCambridge can’t break duck (on a day for them)
By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge ..... 24pts Tries: Irvine 37, Dawson 43, Currie 66, Timpson 75 Conversions: Mausia 44, Thompson 76 Caldy...
