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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: This breakdown re-think is just what the game needs
The ruck is being officiated strictly by the referee's own initiative, and that's been a long time coming writes Jeremy Guscott
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSaracens prop Alec Clarey calls for return of England Students
The England Students programme is on hold while the RFU exacts cutbacks in funding
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoProbyn column: Dylan Hartley a hard man? Not with his record
The former England captain, set to release his autobiography, is no 'hard man' in rugby's traditional sense
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Champion Bill Shankland showed Jacklin how it was done
Warrington RLFC's Shankland possessed an expertise that spanned more than just one sport, as Peter Jackson recounts
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 5 years ago2021 Lions Tour will be biggest test of Erasmus and Nienaber’s friendship yet
There was a somewhat bittersweet feeling amongst Springbok fans after South Africa had won the World Cup, given that Rassie Erasmus...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoChris Boyd delighted to have senior coaches agree Saints stays
Phil Dowson, Matt Ferguson and Sam Vesty have all signed extensions
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoHarlequins seek to ease loss of Jack Clifford with imposing South African
Clifford was forced into retirement last week after trying to work his way back from two major shoulder surgeries
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoExclusive: The club which tried to sway Jack Willis to play for Ireland and not England
An offer was made to the Wasps flanker this summer to lay on the chance to play for Andy Farrell's team
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoTEAMS: Borthwick overhauls Leicester line-up to include Nemani Nadolo
Nadolo is one of 14 changes made by Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick for clash with London Iris
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoOmar Mouneimne magic sees Bristol Bears end unwanted defence record
Bristol had gone 77 Premiership matches where they had conceded a try
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoNovelty of Blackbird wearing off for Henry Purdy amongst Bristol’s newcomers
Soon after arriving at Ashton Gate, Purdy turned a six-month agreement into a full-term commitment
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoWales ditch Twickenham plans and turn to West Ham’s Olympic Stadium
The WRU are racing to find a venue to host their Six Nations match against Scotland on October 31
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoCalls for more volunteers to help maintain grassroots pitches
Time is paramount to prepare pitches at the local level for winter, says Grounds Management Association boss
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoBlockbuster Munster signing RG Snyman suffers torn ACL
Luck is definitely not on Munster's side as Snyman goes down just seven minutes into debut
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: I remember the magic of those midweek matches
Brendan Gallagher recalls the derby nights under the lights of Pontypool's record-breaking 1983-84
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoHarrington column: Stade Francais looking less and less likely to be ready for Top 14 season
The Paris-based club has reported COVID-19 positive players have developed lesions on their lungs
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoWe took our foot off pedal says Lam
DESPITE the bonus point win Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam wants his side to tidy up their act. “It was...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoRadradra shows his class but work to do for Bristol
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Unstoppable: Ben Earl goes over for Bristol’s fifth try PICTURES: Getty Images BRISTOL, and in particular Semi Radradra,...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoBaxter: Mighty Luke out on own
LUKE Cowan-Dickie’s individual wreckingball try which put the seal on Exeter’s victory earned a special salute from Exeter DoR Rob Baxter....
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoExeter’s power leaves the Sharks floundering
By NICK CAIN Powerhouse: Luke Cowan-Dickie celebrates after he beats three defenders from a tap-and-go to score PICTURES: Getty Images EXETER...
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Features
/ 5 years agoThis breakdown re-think is just what game needs
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Effective: Exeter’s pick-and-go worked well against Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images Idon’t believe the breakdown...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBristol underdogs…? that’s just barking mad
COLIN BOAG The new interpretation of the existing breakdown laws is working fairly well, although it looked as though the players...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNurture English lads or it may be trouble
This law is an ass! THE ruck law needs to change now. This picture shows it’s currently just a joke. Dick...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoGrassroots need more matches to kick-start interest
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk SURELY the lower leagues,...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoExiles coach Fisher tipped for Test call
By NEALE HARVEY STAND-IN London Irish forwards coach Jon Fisher is destined for top jobs with England, according to clubmate and...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMrs Vellacott helps spark Wasps back line
By NEALE HARVEY Ambitious: Ben Vellacott WASPS’ all-court attacking game will count for little unless they can align it with improved...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWillGriff: I must get fitter for Welsh dream
By ALEX BYWATER Sympathy: Thomas Young Powerhouse: WillGriff John goes on a battering run for Sale WALES’ four regions have been...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLuke thanks Brits for his trying time
By NEALE HARVEY Over again: Luke Cowan-Dickie scores for Exeter against London Irish PICTURES: Getty Images ENGLAND and Exeter hooker Luke...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoOmar magic sees Bears’ put on the big squeeze
By JON NEWCOMBE Delight: Pat Lam BRILLIANT in attack and now brutal in defence, Pat Lam says Bristol are benefiting massively...














