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/ 5 months agoClergyman who guided ’38 Lions
THE Reverend George Cromey made a hefty sacrifice in order to afford the privilege of playing for the Lions. He sold...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 months agoHarlequins Best XV: A stylish team of the ages…
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoOld foes know they are facing tough rematch
POOL A Australia v South Africa Today. 2.30pm AUSTRALIA and South Africa meet again in the World Rugby U20 Championship today...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship: Battling England get ready to turn up the heat on Scotland
England v Scotland Today. Kick-off 2.30pm. Verona England U20s begin the defence of their World Championship crown this afternoon, taking on...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoFord gets the nod at No.10 for Wales
POOL B Argentina v Wales Today. 7.30pm DRAGONS fly-half Harri Ford has been handed the No.10 jersey for Wales’ Wales opener...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoSpain facing an uphill task
POOL B France v Spain Today. 5pm THE losing finalists from a year ago, Six Nations champions France begin their 2025...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoU20s World Championship: Luke Murphy’s back at No.8 to help bolster Ireland challenge
Ireland v Georgia Ireland face a stern test against a physical and improving Georgia side in Calvisano. Connacht’s Eanna McCarthy continues...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoNew Zealand present a severe opener for hosts
POOL C Italy v New Zealand Today. 7.30pm HOSTS Italy kick off with a high-profile clash against New Zealand in Calvisano....
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoWe’ve got the Scots first up, that’s our focus
ARCHIE McPARLAND ENGLAND U20 & NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF MY FIRST big training session since injuring my shoulder in January was the one...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoThese players must think fast and play what’s in front of them
Q&A Ben Jaycock catches up with England U20s pathway coach and former Sale, Gloucester and Leeds hooker Andy Titterrell, ahead of...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoTyler Offiah’s talks with Mark Mapletoft inspired him to work hard
Tyler Offiah is aiming to cap a dream debut season at Bath by helping England Under-20s to World Championship glory. The...
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/ 5 months agoAlex Sanderson: I’m backing Exeter Chiefs to bounce back
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson is tipping a serious resurgence from fallen giants Exeter Chiefs next season, insisting Rob Baxter’s men...
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/ 5 months agoSuccess of Big Match 25 shows unity in the north
IN WHAT is fast becoming a standout feature of the off-season, the North East claimed a hard-fought 28–24 victory over the...
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/ 5 months agoEveryone needs to feel valued and have a voice
Steve Hill puts the questions to Steve Pope, below, the head coach at Westcliff RFC in Regional 2 Anglia (Level 6)...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoJeff Probyn: Building trust will be vital for Andy Farrell in the British and Irish Lions squad
As the Lions settle in Australia having played their first warm up game against Western Force, it has given head coach...
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Features
/ 5 months agoYoung Guns – Max Knight
Gloucester tyro centre Max Knight feels Hartpury University’s BUCS Super Rugby triumph rewarded the squad’s unrivalled dedication. Knight appeared in four...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoSteve Diamond’s call: Newcastle Falcons need to invest in boots on the ground
Paul Rees begins his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, starting with the bottom club Newcastle Falcons Newcastle finished bottom of...
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/ 5 months agoMartin heads to Dragons
CARDIFF No.8 Mackenzie Martin will join Dragons on loan next season. Martin made his URC debut in November 2023 and his...
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/ 5 months agoThomas takes on Swansea
FORMER Wales flanker Jonathan Thomas has become the new head coach of Swansea RFC. The 42-year-old played 67 times for Wales...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 months agoLeicester Tigers move for James O’Connor
Leicester have confirmed the signing of former Australia utility back James O’Connor as one of six new faces arriving at Welford...
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Features
/ 5 months agoI played against my twin brother – and with him
MYLIFE INRUGBY 'LEE FORTEY THE FORMER GLOUCESTER, MOSELEY, NEWPORT, PERTEMPS BEES & WORCESTER PROP, WHO NOW COACHES LYDNEY AND GIBRALTAR I...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoJames Harrington: Fabien Galthie’s squad will need to step up in New Zealand
After all the fuss from players and New Zealand Rugby, after the negotiations between union and league bosses, after the hints...
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/ 5 months agoBali trip helps put Jess Breach in the right mood ahead of Women’s World Cup
Jess Breach has unfinished business when it comes to World Cups, but believes she is a very different person ahead of...
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Features
/ 5 months agoHenry Slade reveals diabetes scare
Henry Slade has revealed he recently had a major on-field concern with his continuous battle with Type 1 diabetes. The centre...
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/ 5 months agoWeekend Talking Points: British and Irish Lions Tour opener, Top 14 Final, Legends bow out for BaaBaas
There is a mix of international rugby and club rugby this weekend, as different nations are at different stages of their seasons. The...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions urged to ‘create moments’ ahead of Australia tour opener
The British and Irish Lions have been urged to create memories when they play their first fixture on Australian soil against...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoHenry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by British and Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell insists Henry Pollock has the temperament to thrive on the biggest stage after giving the England star his first...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJapan vs Wales – Over five decades of meetings
As Matt Sherratt takes his squad to Japan to face Eddie Jones’ side this summer, The Rugby Paper takes a look...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoDan Sheehan warns British and Irish Lions will match Western Force’s hunger
Dan Sheehan insists his British and Irish Lions will use their pride in the jersey to match the determination of a...
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/ 5 months agoLiam Williams: What’s Next for the Welsh Rugby Star?
The British and Irish Lions are now in Australia; many phenomenal talents have worn the famous red jersey. A former Lion...
