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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoShow more respect
CAN someone have a word with Sale and see if they might play in a more gentlemanly manner? Jeering from the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoJust apply the laws!
I DON’T agree with Mr Boag often but on this I do. When are referees going to apply the laws? Why...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoRugby values at heart of Hambly’s deserved honour
DURING these challenging times, it is encouraging to note that the value of inspirational leadership and the collective strength of community...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNo rash decisions during lockdown
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk IS NOWreally the right...
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/ 5 years agoReturning Dai eager to move Blues forward
DAI Young will return to Cardiff Blues as interim director of rugby following head coach John Mulvihill leaving the Welsh region....
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/ 5 years agoFord’s spiral kicks work ‘because he’s so flexible’
By JON NEWCOMBE Expert: Jon Callard FORMER England coach Jon Callard has refuted fears that George Ford’s kicking masterclass in Leicester’s...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGeorgian giant joins Wasps
WASPS have signed Georgian lock Lasha Jaiani. The 22-year-old was a regular starter for his country in the Autumn Nations Cup...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSpeedster Tyrese still waiting to make mark
Rapid: Johnson-Fisher OAKHAM might not have won the NatWest U15 Vase title in 2015 but their speedy centre Tyrese Johnson-Fisher emerged...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSuddenly, Oakham find magic of the Cup
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Hand-off: Charlie Walker in full flight during Oakham’s 2011 Daily Mail...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJEFF PROBYN
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Altrad’s right - it’s time to cancel European Cup No more of this: Exeter...
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/ 5 years ago‘Sports car’ Wade bulks up in pursuit of NFL dream
By JOSHUA PECK Focused: Christian Wade trains with Buffalo Bills CHRISTIAN Wade insists he is “locked in” on his decision to...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoSioned Harries hits four as Warriors go on rampage
Worcester Warriors skipper scores four tries in Premier 15s rout over DMP Sharks
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoExeter Chiefs cling on for win over Bristol by Mackinder’s fingertips
Chiefs win for the fourth time this season away at Bristol Bears, despite having Patricia Garcia sent off early in the...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoTry-happy Lark Davies leads Lightning charge
England hooker Davies crosses twice for Loughborough in 29-21 away win at Gloucester-Hartpury
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Features
/ 5 years agoLeap Year put curse on Wasps as we won
MY LIFE IN RUGBY MARK WOODROW THE FORMER PERTEMPS BEES, BRISTOL, DONCASTER, VIADANA AND DINGS CRUSADERS FLY-HALF Man-of-match: Mark Woodrow converts...
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Features
/ 5 years agoLittle tough nut Ivor had the Gloucester giants quaking in their boots – Mike Burton
TRP columnist Peter Jackson remembers the great Gloucester trainer of 50 years ago, with former England and Lions prop Mike Burton
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWhen the Prince made England Sevens kings
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLeinster 24-12 Ulster: Big guns return to put Leinster in driving seat
Leinster get back on track after suffering defeat to Connacht last weekend
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/ 5 years agoConnacht 10-16 Munster: Munster stretch gap at summit
Match report and player ratings from the inter-provincial clash at the Sportsground
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/ 5 years agoDragons 20-28 Ospreys: Otten try clinches derby arm-wrestle
Mat Protheroe continues to shine for the Ospreys since his arrival from Bristol Bears last summer
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/ 5 years agoJarrod rules after Liam red
By ROGER PANTING Darting over: Tomos Williams beats Leigh Halfpenny to score for Blues PICTURES: Huw Evans WELSH star Liam Williams,...
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/ 5 years agoZebre 22-18 Benetton: Antonio Rizzi holds his nerve to edge it for hosts
Zebre go back-to-back against their Italian rivals
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/ 5 years agoFrozen pitch forces derby postponement
FRIDAY’S PRO14 game between Glasgow and Edinburgh was postponed 30 minutes before kick-off. It was the second leg of the 1872...
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/ 5 years agoLiddell clocking up the miles to support Doddie
By GARY HEATLY Fund raiser: Ben Liddell EDINBURGH-BASED teenage rugby player Ben Liddall is attempting to run a total of 1,042...
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/ 5 years agoBeating squeeze of Great Freeze
THERE was a time when it was extreme weather that used to disrupt our winter playing schedules, now it is Covid...
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/ 5 years agoDo battle but don’t shake hands
AS many have learned – in life and sport – you must sometimes bend with the wind. For example, taken at...
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/ 5 years agoSo much for loyalty, Duhan
SO South Africa U20 and 7s star Duhan van der Merwe, having just qualified for Scotland by residence last autumn when...
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/ 5 years agoRearing Dragons’ kids could be costly for Dean Ryan
Dragons risk losing members of their next generation with WRU cuts projected to hit regions
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones is right, power is only part of the answer | Shane Williams
Shane Williams says physicality is an easy route to take in rugby and emphasis between the north and south hemisphere vary














