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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoLoved Lovejoy story but not the picture!
You’re right, Steve and our apologies to all concerned. The picture, right, was of Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi. The real Lovejoy is on...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoDerek’s try scoring record made him a Gloucester legend
I’VE just read Brendan Gallagher’s column about John Coker, a black pioneer for rugby union who played for Harlequins in the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoDitch play-offs and crown ‘champions’
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk AFTER 132 matches during...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTyler aims to up his game after fresh start at Scarlets
TYLER Morgan admits he didn’t hit the heights he was capable of in his last two seasons at the Dragons and...
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Latest News
/ 5 years ago‘Undersized’ Tompkins beefs up for Wales duty
By ALEX BHYWATER NICK Tompkins is ready to tear into Scotland on Saturday after using lockdown to increase his bulk and...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFearns: French sides lost the fitness battle
By NEALE HARVEY POWER allied to the ability to run French sides off their feet underpinned Exeter and Bristol’s domination of...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTruth-seeker Joe finds jungle solace
By DANIEL GALLAN Ego boost: Joe van Niekerk and Jonny Wilkinson lift the Heineken Cup in 2013 PICTURES: Getty Images RUGBY...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHumphreys relishing his crack on the Test stage
By JON NEWCOMBE HAVING recharged his batteries following his departure from Gloucester in June, David Humphreys is enjoying his first experience...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoSharks fear long wash out
DOVER Sharks head of rugby Martyn Beaumont fears the club could end up playing no competitive matches at all this season...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoKefu: Pacifika team would be catalyst for Cup success
By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: Exeter’s Euro victory rewards their Academy policy TONGA head coach Toutai Kefu believes a Pasifika team in...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoRennie demands more after Bledisloe thrashing
NEWS EXTRA DAVE Rennie blamed poor defence and sloppy ball retention for the Wallabies 27-7 defeat in last Sunday’s second Bledisloe...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoClubs pay heavy toll in missing players
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN After a long delay, international rugby in the northern hemisphere resumed this weekend – tremendous news for...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoBears fightback falls short
By GEORGE WEST Bristol Bears ….5 Loughboro’ L .12 LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning kept their 100 per cent record intact with a tight...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoCleall injury spoils Sarries party
By AMY FULGHAM Saracens ……..72 DMP Sharks ……0 DEBORAH Fleming scored two tries on her first start for Saracens in another...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoWest leads Wasps’ charge
By NATHAN ROCHE Worcester W ….7 Wasps ………….22 WASPSproved too hot to handle after eventually breaking down staunch Warriors defence to...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoWomen’s Premier 15s
Quins maintain perfect start Harlequins……33 Exeter Chiefs 14 By ADAM ELLIS HARLEQUINS secured their third successive bonus-point victory to continue their...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoIn-form Fraser’s a shoo-in at hooker for Wilson
By BRYN PALMER GLASGOW head coach Danny Wilson backs inform Fraser Brown to keep the Scotland hooker’s jersey for the Autumn...
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Latest News
/ 5 years ago‘Horse’ is hot to trot after injury-hit start at The Rec
By JON NEWCOMBE BATH signing Will Muir hopes to be able to demonstrate his thoroughbred status once the 2020/21 Premiership season...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTop 14 will speed my progress says Gaby
By NEIL FISSLER Watching: Eddie Jones GABY IBITOYE raised more than a few eyebrows in the summer when he signed a...
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Features
/ 5 years agoExeter’s Euro win is so richly deserved
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As much as I am thrilled at Exeter and Bristol’s European victories...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoQEGS’ consistency up with the country’s finest
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools ALWAYS the bridesmaid, never the bride. Well except for one occasion....
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Features
/ 5 years agoNew dad Corey inspired by family heritage
By ALEX BYWATER NEWS EXTRA COREY Domachowski is the form prop at Cardiff Blues, taking inspiration from his great grandfather’s remarkable...
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Features
/ 5 years agoExeter’s steady climb shows there is hope for all of us
Q&A STEVE BODEN ON THE RECORD Former Leeds, Doncaster and Jersey hooker and recently appointed Doncaster head coach Steve Boden talks...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMuddle-headed England selectors missed so many
BRENDAN GALLAGHER RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Entertainers: Bob Demming, left, and Ralph Knibbs OCTOBER...
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Features
/ 5 years agoI regret not fighting for future at Exeter
FORMER PONTYPRIDD, SCARLETS, EXETER AND CARDIFF BLUES FLANKER/LOCK AND CURRENT PLYMOUTH ALBION HEAD COACH DAMIAN WELCH MY LIFEIN RUGBY Safe hands:...
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Features
/ 5 years agoRunners nobbled in Sexton’s race to glory
Favourite: Irish fy-half Johnny Sexton leads the poll for Player of the Decade PICTURE: Getty VOTING for World Rugby’s Player of...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAll Black slayer Chico faces up to his demons
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Maesteg has long been renowned for its music and muscle, its male voice...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoGareth’s golden boot sets Exeter on their way
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 agoAmos keeps big picture in mind after Wales snub
■By ALEX BYWATER Getting up to speed: Hallam Amos HALLAM Amos wasn’t selected by Wales for their autumn campaign, but the...














