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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoDiamond looking to add beef
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER STEVE Diamond is planning a clear out of his forwards as he plans to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoFalcons have eye on Tian
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Wanted: Tian Schoeman NEWCASTLE Falcons are in the market for a new fly-half next...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoCapstick still confident Exeter will make the playoffs
By PAUL REES Force: Richard Capstick BRITAIN may have been battered by storms last week, but even though Kingston Park has...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoFalcons chase rare double over out-of-sorts Chiefs
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Newcastle v Exeter Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park WITH Champions Cup qualification and the play-offs beyond them...
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/ 4 years agoNew tour proposal, same old problems
THE template for the World Nations Championship, a two-year, two division, 24-team competition – with promotion and relegation – to be...
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/ 4 years agoLegitimate questions deserve real answers
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK BILL Beaumont might well be wondering who controls the global game. Is it...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoDiamond: My lads showed real guts
IT was a first win for Worcester’s new director of rugby, Steve Diamond, who believed his side’s determination was the key...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoVailanu try clinches morale-boosting win
By ROGER PANTING Worcester ........19pts Tries: van der Merwe 5, Beck 19, Vailanu 45 Conversions: Smith 5, 19 Bristol ................14pts Tries:...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoFurbank right to go for it – Boyd
NORTHAMPTON boss Chris Boyd backed his team’s decision to kick that last-minute penalty. “They discussed it and George Furbank, in particular,...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoSharks move up as Saints miss chance
By ROB WILDMAN Northampton....21pts Tries: Augustus 6, Coles 36, Mitchell 42 Conversions: Furbank 7, 36, 45 Sale ....................22pts Tries: Reed 3,...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoBlackett delight as Willis return gives Wasps extra edge
A PAIR of England internationals were at the forefront of the action of Harlequins’ victory over Wasps, with Jack Willis’ return...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoHarlequins happy to be back in the swing
By MATT WRIGHT Harlequins ........29pts Tries: Beard 3, Jones 31, Murley 44, Esterhuizen 46, Lynagh 64 Conversions: Edwards 31, 44 Wasps...
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/ 4 years agoConcern over CVC selling-on provisos
By NICK CAIN CVC’s £365m five-year investment agreement with the Six Nations, which was signed last year, is causing increased consternation...
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/ 4 years agoTitle is still ours for the taking says Itoje
By PAUL REES ENGLAND are confident of shaking off their opening round defeat to Scotland and reclaiming the Six Nations title...
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/ 4 years agoSale sign Dom Barrow after impressive trial
Sale Sharks have signed the former Leicester Tigers and Newcastle lock Dominic Barrow after a successful trial period. Barrow had retired...
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/ 4 years agoPutting Premiership rugby on free to air TV is massive, says Harlequins wing Cadan Murley
The move to put Gallagher Premiership rugby on ITV was “massive” for the game as a whole, said Harlequins wing Cadan...
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/ 4 years agoLISTEN NOW: The Rugby Paper Podcast Episode Three with Cadan Murley
This week, Oliver Little is joined by The Rugby Paper’s Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock and exciting Harlequins wing Cadan Murley. With...
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/ 4 years agoReports suggest South Africa set to replace Italy in Six Nations from 2025
South Africa look set to join the Six Nations from 2025 in place of Italy, the Daily Mail have revealed. Talks...
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/ 4 years agoEpisode Three of the The Rugby Paper Podcast with special guest Cadan Murley
The Rugby Paper Podcast returns tomorrow (Thursday) for yet another exhilarating episode. This week, host Oliver Little is joined by The...
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/ 4 years agoThe WRU have launched their next series of Exiles camps
Designed to engage with young Welsh qualified players and their families who are based outside Wales they’re organised to potentially provide...
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/ 4 years agoSaracens announce £32M takeover by consortium of investors
Saracens have announced a that the £32m takeover by a consortium Kimono House Ltd has been completed. The takeover was announced...
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/ 4 years agoEngland star Marcus Smith claims Six Nations are wide open
By BEN REDWOOD England star Marcus Smith claims the Six Nations are “wide open” ahead of Wales‘ visit to Twickenham in...
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/ 4 years agoPremiership launches PRTV streaming service
THE PREMIERSHIP have announced the launch of a new streaming service that allows supporters to watch all Gallagher Premiership rugby matches...
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/ 4 years agoHarlequins coaching trio sign permanent and dateless contracts
Harlequins have rewarded three coaches who helped inspire them to win last seasons Premiership title as Nick Evans, Adam Jones and...
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/ 4 years agoManu Tuilagi returns to England training squad ahead of Wales tie
Manu Tuilagi has returned to the England squad ahead of the fixture with Wales on Saturday 26th February. Tuilagi is part...
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/ 4 years agoBath’s westcountry duo Orlando Bailey and Max Ojomoh sign new contracts
Homegrown Bath Rugby duo Orlando Bailey and Max Ojomoh have signed two-year extensions with the Blue, Black and Whites. The pair,...
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/ 4 years agoMark Wilson: Newcastle Falcons and England forward retires with immediate effect
Newcastle Falcons and England international Mark Wilson has retired from rugby with immediate effect. The 32-year-old Newcastle skipper and back-row forward...
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/ 4 years agoSebastian Negri thanks Ellis Genge for help after being knocked unconscious
Italian flanker Sebastian Negri has thanked England prop Ellis Genge for alerting the officials that he had been knocked out in...
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Features
/ 4 years agoEngland win but Wales will be capable of exploiting their obvious weaknesses
England comment by David Emery, editor in chief of The Rugby Paper At half time the guy sitting next to me...
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/ 4 years agoMarcus Smith shines as England win comfortably in Italy
ITALY: (0) 0 ENGLAND: (21) 33 Tries: Smith, George 2, Daly, Sinckler; Cons: Smith 4 Marcus Smith once again shone in an England shirt...














