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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoAfoa’s out to ease the memory of semi
By NEALE HARVEY PREVIEW... Wasps v Bristol Today. Kick-off 1pm, Ricoh Arena JOHN AFOA insists Bristol are ready for a seasonal...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWounded Welsh Lions face battle for survival
NICK CAIN FEARS THE WELSH TRAVAILS WILL IMPACT WARREN GATLAND’S TOUR PARTY WARREN Gatland paid fulsome tribute to Wales’ rock-of-ages captain Alun...
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/ 5 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 5 years agoWe MUST all support the new National cup
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoDiamond: We had to curb their enthusiasm
SALE coach Steve Diamond, mindful that a win is a win, chose to accentuate the positive after a mixed performance. “We...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSharks back in the swim, but, oh, those penalties!
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Sale Sharks ..........32pts Tries: Van der Merwe 6, D du Preez 18, Hammersley 44, MacGinty 59 Conversions: MacGinty...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoGustard: We lost discipline and gave away too many penalties
Mistakes: Paul Gustard PAUL Gustard admitted his side endured a ‘death by a thousand cuts’ at the hands of the clinical,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSimmonds shatters Quins with power show
By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ................3pts Conversions: Smith 14 Exeter ......................33pts Tries: S Simmonds 22, 72, 75; Ewers 44, Townsend 79 Conversions: J Simmons...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoKidney: Ref forced my double prop swap
WORCESTER’S director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, was a relieved man. “I went through a lot of emotions out there but our...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWasteful Warriors give Cecil a winning send-off
By ROGER PANTING Worcester................11pts Tries: Howe 65 Penalties: Searle 5, 44 London Irish ..........10pts Tries: Phipps 61 Conversions: Jackson 61 Penalties:...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWe kept our form well says Deano
Happy: Dean Richards ORGANISATION was the key to victory for Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards. “The thing you can’t be...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoIt’s just like Falcons had never been away
By MIKE SINCLAIR Bath ............................12pts Tries: Cokanasiga 10, Matavesi 44 Conversions: Priestland 10 Newcastle..............19pts Tries: Graham 21, 3, Stevenson 50 Conversions:...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoI couldn’t care what Healey says about me insists Borthwick
Hard-nosed: Borthwick STEVE Borthwick had a quick riposte to the Leicester doubters who think he is the wrong man to lead...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoBorthwick’s new-look Tigers show their grit
By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ................38pts Tries: Van Wyk 7, Youngs 11, Wigglesworth 23, Clare 74 Conversions: Henry 7, 23, Bonilla 74...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWay to beat Chiefs? Just outscore them!
COLIN BOAG Last week saw the Premiership clubs hold their first Press conferences of the new season, and it’s always a time when...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoBall had to be held for conversions
BRENDAN Gallagher’s article about the 1938 international between England and Scotland was very interesting. Brendan writes that Scotland had just scored...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoCommunity clubs get short end of the £135 hand-out
THE government finds £135m for rugby and guess who’s at the bottom of the pile –Mr Sweeney’s favourites “the life blood...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoBen’s box-kicking is failing these days
DOES anyone other than Eddie Jones believe Ben Youngs is better at scrum-half than Ben Spencer or Dan Robson? Youngs’ strength...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoMy key questions for PRL
I HAD the following exchange with Premiership Rugby’s communications director, Paul Morgan. Jeff Gage: The Premiership insist that players for the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoLeicester warfare goes on as Healey takes a pop at Borthwick
THESE days the flak at Leicester never seems to stop flying, with the latest spat involving coach Steve Borthwick and the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoKing Cane belittles his subjects – and himself
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK SAM CANE has had plenty of recent practice when it comes to eating humble pie...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoCordero: I’m staying in France for now
Decision: Cordero FORMER Exeter Chiefs winger Santi Cordero has turned his back on the chance of a return to the Premiership...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTwo new half-backs join the troops at the Stoop
HARLEQUINS have signed a pair of half-backs to increase squad depth. Lewis Gjaltema, a 22-yearold, England-qualified scrum-half has joined from Mitre10...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoCardall gets Gloucester’s attention
GLOUCESTER are among a clutch of Premiership clubs interested in speaking to Wasps lock Tim Cardall who is out of contract...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTigers on prowl around Quins’ protegee Lynagh
LEICESTER Tigers are keeping ta bs on Harlequins full back Louis Lynagh, son of Wallab ies legend Michael. The England U...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoAnother Du Preez signs up for Sharks
Lock: JP Du Preez SALE SHARKS have added an 11th South African to their squad in the shape of Cheetahs’ 6ft...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoON THE BLINCSICE
Russian wannabe pledges big Euro future BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler KIRILL YASHENKOV, who is bidding to become the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoROOM 1101
DORIAN WEST THE SALE SHARKS FORWARDS COACH TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 12 1....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoScots can upset French again – with quick ball
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE. .. EVERY WEEK Losing the chance to watch powerhouses New Zealand, South Africa and Australia up...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNow we must up our game for England
SHANE WILLIAMS COMMENT Well it was a win and a win is what Wales will take right now. It would have...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years ago‘CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT BELIEVING’
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTipuric is doubt for England showdown
WAYNE Pivac warned his Wales side they will face a totally different proposition in England but claimed his team had taken...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoMay Day for Wales as Jonny warms up
By ADAM HATHAWAY JONNY May lit up Twickenham with a wonder score as England beat Ireland – then warned Wales England...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoJames Haskell joins fight to eradicate exploitation of Pacific Island nations, highlighted by new Dan Leo documentary
Dan Leo's documentary 'Oceans Apart: Greed, Betrayal & Pacific Rugby' offers an eye-opening account of rugby in the Pacific
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoJames Haskell joins fight to eradicate expolitation of Pacific Island nations, highlighted by new Dan Leo documentary
Dan Leo's documentary 'Oceans Apart: Greed, Betrayal & Pacific Rugby' offers an eye-opening account of rugby in the Pacific
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Featured
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Sid Sutton: Why I took over as CEO at Sale Sharks at a time when rugby has been hit hard
Neale Harvey talks to new Sale chief executive Sid Sutton who stresses his defence to keep the club's pathway system active
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoRob Baxter sets out his stall as Exeter embark on defence of their double
Rob Baxter opens up on how he is driven by those who doubted his appointment at Exeter Chiefs more than a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoNorthampton Saints secure one-year extension with Chris Boyd
The Kiwi director of rugby's previous deal was set to expire at Franklin's Gardens next summer
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales Look To Reset Following Poor Six Nations
Wales dropping to eighth in the Rugby union world rankings, now below Scotland, is the cherry on top of a rather...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSquad lists and opening fixtures for all 12 Premiership clubs ahead of new 2020-21 season
An overview of each club ahead of the start of a new Premiership season on Friday night
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Featured
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Wales’ set-piece is shocking but the worst thing would be to get rid of Pivac
Shane Williams shares his concern over Wales' scrum and lineout ahead of facing Georgia this weekend
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoTop Rugby-themed Online Slots and Computer Games
The deadly Covid-19 epidemic has dealt rugby Enthusiasts and sports fans all over the world a blow. The cancellation of major...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones sticks with Farrell-Slade-Lawrence in England backline to face Ireland
England head coach has named an unchanged backline to play at Twickenham; three changes come in the pack
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoLagi Tuima makes Red Roses return for second Test against France
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his Red Roses side hoping to finish 2020 unbeaten
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoArgentina hero Santiago Cordero becomes target for Exeter’s rival
Former Exeter Chiefs fans' favourite Cordero has become the subject of interest from multiple clubs
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGreg Growden’s heavyweight stature in the press gallery touched English-Aussie rivalry and had healthy cameraderie at its heart
Peter Jackson pens an obituary of the life of respected Australian sports writer Greg Growden, who passed away last week
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSeason ticket holders to be allowed to watch home Premiership matches free on BT Sport
BT Sport and Premiership Rugby agree to make all matches played behind-closed-doors available for viewing
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoJames Ryan to lead Ireland against England, as Farrell makes four changes
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named Ross Byrne at fly-half for the Autumn Nations Cup match at Twickenham
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Geordan Murphy was laid out like a lamb headed for slaughter
Geordan Murphy is a victim of long-standing mismanagement by Leicester chairman Peter Tom and the Tigers board, writes Nick Cain
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoWho are the Top 8 Rugby Teams?
Rugby is a very popular game and countries all over the world play this game. Read on to which rugby teams...
