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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years ago‘Stand-out’ Sheedy’s ready for his big Test
CALLUM Sheedy reports for Wales duty tomorrow armed with a cast-iron case for resuming his French bombardment in Paris on Saturday...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoHail to the Chiefs!
By NEALE HARVEY Champagne moment: Joe Simmonds raises the trophy in delight as Chiefs’ celebrations begin PICTURE: Getty Images PROUD Exeter...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoThe Maunder dynasty’s arrow is pointing up in Exeter’s era of success
Nick Cain discusses the Champions Cup final and the journey of Exeter Chiefs with scrum-half Jack Maunder
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoNorthampton prop Manny Iyogun hungry for more after showing his mettle at Exeter
Iyogun was there in Saints' hour of need in the Champions Cup quarter-final, the teen reflects on his end to the...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoSteven Luatua a late withdrawal from Bristol squad
Bristol Bears captain to remain in England to attend birth of his child and miss Challenge Cup final
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoUren: We know Toulon’s history, but we are the team with world-class players now
Bristol Bears No.9 Andy Uren previews the Challenge Cup final and reminisces on his memories of his boyhood club
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Features
/ 5 years ago‘Having an opinion in this day and age is not a good thing’ – James Haskell
Now his autobiography is out, James Haskell is unabating in his value of being himself after adhering to RFU and club...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoEngland Sevens ace Dan Norton eyes 15s return after World Tens Series
Dan Norton is one of a number of former England Sevens players in Bermuda for the World Tens Series
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Will Eddie’s big smile embrace the new caps?
Nick Cain believes England head coach Eddie Jones could have better utilised his training camp to whet the midfield options available
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNew-look Ospreys prop Nicky Smith looks to munch France
Loosehead Smith is back in the Wales squad after being dropped for the Six Nations
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoPremiership Rugby on alert after seven positive tests at Wasps
Bristol, Wasps opponents on Saturday, are believed to be unaffected
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Featured
/ 5 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Why was JP Doyle made redundant?
Respected referee JP Doyle discusses in length his career in Premiership and European competition
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Selection that offers new opportunities didn’t come without surprise
Shane Williams is intrigued by the young players named in head coach Wayne Pivac's squad for the autumn
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoDiamond: I’m astounded Wales have snubbed WillGriff John
Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond can't understand why Wales have not picked WillGriff
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoParling: There are so many good qualities in this Wallabies pack
Wallabies forwards coach Geoff Parling discusses the most senior coaching move of his career and early impressions of Dave Rennie
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoJosh Beaumont volunteers to help keep Fylde afloat
Sale lock Beaumont is going back to where it all began to develop a commercial plan outside of his playing commitments
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoEaling Trailfinders sign Worcester back row target
Ambitious Championship club Ealing sign bulked back row formerly of Southern Kings
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Exeter Chiefs will need all their gumption to win Champions Cup
Can Exeter win at the first time of asking against a Racing 92 side who have lost two finals?
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoSteenson: Time to give Joe a go for England
GARETH Steenson, Exeter’s guiding light on the pitch for over a decade, believes England should be looking to his successor Joe...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoPLAYER WATCH…
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoSimmonds in command as his Chiefs go marching on
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER It was an outstanding display which leaves you impatient for a mouthwatering final in two weeks time against...
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Features
/ 5 years agoChiefs will need all their teamwork to win a cracker
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Racing fight to the finish: Juan Imhoff’s winning try in the 76th minute against...
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Features
/ 5 years agoThe online trolls are unfair on Diamond
No party time: Sale after their Premiership Cup victory over Harlequins COLIN BOAG Rugby has values, good ones, including respect and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoPuzzled by Eddie’s choice at scrum-half
I HOPE Eddie Jones picks Ben Spencer and Dan Robson when they become available – I don’t understand him sticking with...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoRFU has ‘modest reserves’ says President Blackett
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk FOLLOWING Nick Cain’s excellent...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoRing-fence would sap vitality
IN contrast to Colin Boag’s assertions that the English game can only be saved by the end of promotion and relegation,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSaracens players still up to mark
I AM not a Saracens supporter but I do feel that I have to respond to Neville Wheelan’s letter. I remember...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoClear from beginning Lee was a cut above say Titans
By JON NEWCOMBE LEE BLACKETT’s success as a Premiership head coach comes as no surprise to one of the men who...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRising star Iyogun hungry for more after dream start
By TOM VALE IT’S been quite a year for Northampton academy prop Emmanuel Iyogun. Handed his first senior academy contract heading...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSaints mates battle for Courtney’s shirt
By SAM JACKSON Chance: Alex Dombrandt will compete with Billy Vunipola for the No.8 jersey PICTURE: Getty Images ENGLAND SQUAD Forwards:...














