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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoCHRIS HEWETT
GUEST COLUMNIST Gloucester white flag disrepects a great Cup Gloucester are in the process of forgetting all about Danny Cipriani, that...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoClough knew what he was talking about
I HAVE watched as much rugby as possible in the last 25 years having played football under Brian Clough’s reign at...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoIt’s time the smaller clubs were listened to
THE RFU purports to represent the whole of English rugby but when have clubs below Level 1 ever been consulted about...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoReturn rugby to a game of skill
I AM sure there is merit in restricting training practices to reduce the potential of head injuries but I feel it...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoClamp down on foul play to fight dementia
Let off: Andre Esterhuizen was banned for only four weeks for an elbow on Lloyd Evans PICTURE: Getty Images IT’S sad...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTrim Tier 2 and introduce new cup
ED Griffiths’ constructive report contains many positive recommendations, not least his proposals for future academies. However I am not convinced that...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTempting to cut Prem loose but I doubt it’s sustainable
THE top tier clubs wield a vastly disproportionate influence over English rugby by virtue of their monopoly over England Academies and...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPut down that phone, pre-season starts now!
THE Covid vaccine programme that has begun to be rolled out across the UK has offered a ray of hope for...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSHANE WILLIAMS
WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Christmas derbies should be crackers There can be no bigger contrast in your life as a rugby...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoOspreys ‘home tie’ in Llanelli
THE OSPREYS will lose home advantage for their crunch Boxing Day clash against the Scarlets with the game now set to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMoney men call shots, making a mockery of draw timing
THE sense that the commercial programme for the 2023 World Cup in France is paramount, while rugby comes a distant second,...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoShorter season and less travel for leagues
THE RFU Council have voted to radically overhaul the format of the community game in a bid to make the demands...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCovid testing problems hit Championship start
By NEALE HARVEY Problem: Alistair Bow FALLEN giants Saracens are facing further frustration in their bid to win promotion back to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoNow Japan beckons for Warrior Hougaard
Move: Hougaard WORCESTER Warriors scrum-half Francois Hougaard is set to leave Sixways when his contract runs out at the end of...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSegun signs on again with Sarries
SARACENS have agreed a two-year deal with winger Roti Segun who was due to be out of contract at the end...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoArgentina U20s star Mateo Carreras set to sign for Newcastle Falcons
NEWCASTLE FALCONS are about to sign Argentinean Sevens winger Mateo Carreras. Carreras, who also plays for the Jaguares, has been released...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGloucester move for Scots lock Davidson
Wanted: Andrew Davidson GLOUCESTER are ready to switch their attentions towards Edinburgh lock Andrew Davidson as they step up their recruitment...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoGlasgow Warriors exodus to Premiership continues with Huw Jones set to make switch
After the pending departure of Adam Hastings was announced this week, TRP can reveal another back is set to move to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoRoom 101: Sale Sharks hooker Curtis Langdon
Sale Sharks forward Langdon selects three of his biggest pet peeves from the rugby world and beyond
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoCastres 17-26 Newcastle: Falcons respond in style but miss bonus
Tries from Sam Stuart, Tom Arscott and Josh Basham hand Newcastle victory in southern France
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoBrive 16-18 Zebre: Carlo Canna’s late strike secures victory for Zebre
Zebre stun Brive on French soil after late drama set up Carlo Canna to clinch victory off the kicking tee
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoNorth try completes Ospreys’ fightback
By ROGER PANTING Dangerman: George North offloads out of Billy Searle’s tackle PICTURE: Getty Images WORCESTER’S European hopes hang by a...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoHenry helps Tigers beat three yellows
By MIKE SINCLAIR Success! Tigers celebrate their victory PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS BAYONNE: Germain 7 (Fajardo 71); Baget 6 (Lestrade 51,...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoGeorge Nott eyes top spot to build momentum for Rec visit
By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish lineout leader George Nott is confident of backing up last week’s fine 34-8 win at Agen...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoIsichei’s tragic death must bring real change
THIS week the family of Allan Isichei, the muchloved and highly respected former Wasps first-team prop during the 1970s and 1980s,...
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Nick Cain
/ 5 years agoWill Melville be able to stick with his no ring-fence stance?
THE arrival of Nigel Melville in a new role as executive chairman of Premiership Rugby’s investor board is a welcome appointment...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoJJ Hanrahan was our star says Van Graan
Munster head coach Johann van Graan's reaction to a memorable comeback against Clermont Auvergne
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoClermont 31-39 Munster: Fightback supreme breaches the French fortress
Munster produce dramatic comeback over Clermont Auvergne, overturning 26-8 deficit and inspired by CJ Stander
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoKay: Tough ask but Quins can do it
BT Sport pundit Ben Kay previews Harlequins clash with Racing 92, and says the Premiership club have the toughest schedule in...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoPaul Gustard demands cool heads or see Champions Cup hopes fade
Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard urges his side to keep strict discipline as Racing 92 await in the Champions Cup
