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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNienaber’s gamesmanship nobbled England
IF YOUwanted proof of just how significant on-the-field coaching can be look then no further than the contribution of Jacques Nienaber...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWhy are we waiting so long for rugby?
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WAY back in the age of pre-pandemic innocence in March, Darren Childs, the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSotutu would be huge coup for England
I’VE been impressed by Auckland Blues No.8 Hoskins Sotutu these last few weeks so was surprised to read he is England-qualified...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWill powers that be put end to this inequality?
ECONOMICS and power have always gone hand in hand and any commodity available to serve the quest of those seeking to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTuilagi gets nod
HAVE thoroughly enjoyed Nick Cain’s series on his Lions contenders to take on the Boks next summer. His composite team in...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoDon’t forget St Brendans
I’VE been enjoying Brendan Gallagher’s current features on rugby’s great schools but there has been one glaring omission so far -...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoStars can’t shine for clubs
Scarlets star man: Jonathan Davies at the World Cup for Wales against Fiji PICTURE: Getty Images SCARLETSget a positive update with...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNo conspiracy, Tier 2 players still eligible
IN RESPONSE to Jeff Gage’s conspiracy theory contained in his letter published on the June 28. Mr Gage asserted that that...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoOlympic gold is worth its weight
I SHARE the same strong beliefs that more collaboration between the RFU, WRU and SRU is required for the benefit of...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoThomas tells Wales to forget Sevens triumvirate
By ROB COLE ALEDThomas has called on the WRU to invest more in their Sevens programme, rather than go for the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoNever say never, but I can’t see an exodus to America
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK CHRIS Robshaw has picked the right time, at the age of 34, to travel...
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Features
/ 5 years agoDaft money in Japan is bubble waiting to burst
COLIN BOAG With no rugby being played, it’s money, or rather the lack of it, that’s dominating the headlines. Last week...
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Features
/ 5 years agoDecision time for Steeno as Dollman signs on
By NEALE HARVEY EXETER kicking king Gareth Steenson is expected to make a decision over his long-term future this week after...
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/ 5 years agoBeauden on board Japan money train
ALLBlacks superstar Beauden Barrett has signed a lucrative one-year deal to play for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan next year. Barrett, 29,...
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/ 5 years agoOspreys in battle to sign Quins scrum ace Jones
By ALEX BYWATER ADAM Jones is a main target for new Ospreys head coach Toby Booth who wants to sign the...
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/ 5 years agoWe’ve had the tough talk, now for sweet action – Robson
Leadership: Dan Robson has mediated over pay cuts WASPS co-captain Dan Robson believes his side are primed for an assault on...
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/ 5 years agoBlack role models so important – Joseph
By NEALE HARVEY JONATHAN Joseph has spent part of his time in lockdown applauding the increasing awareness of the Black Lives...
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/ 5 years agoReffell aims to impress new boss Borthwick
By JON NEWCOMBE Excited: Tommy Reffell TOMMY Reffell can’t wait to benefit from the expertise of new Leicester Tigers head coach...
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Features
/ 5 years agoNow Manu and Faletau are wanted in France
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Target: Manu Tuilagi is currently a free agent after quitting Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images Even in a...
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Features
/ 5 years agoTough call to leave Leeds but it paid off
MY LIFEIN RUGBY JORDAN CRANE THE FORMER ENGLAND, LEICESTER, BRISTOL AND LEEDS NO.8 Winning habit: Jordan Crane holds the Premiership trophy...
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Features
/ 5 years agoEuros signs five to drive his Drovers up the table
NEWS EXTRA By ROB COLE EUROS Evans got his recruitment for next season over and done early doors this year and...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoCoach Ward serves up his new all-court game
By NEALE HARVEY Multi-talented: Dave Ward shows off his racket skills NEWLY appointed Ampthill forwards coach Dave Ward is taking an...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoWilliams can be star for Wales – Tompkins
By ALEX BYWATER NICK Tompkins made an immediate impression in the Six Nations and he believes his Wales boss Wayne Pivac...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSaints kick off vintage run for English clubs in Europe
Jubilant: Wasps hooker Trevor Leota celebrates victory over Munster in the epic 2004 Heineken Cup semi-final THE Heineken Cup truly came...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBloemfontein victory turns tide for England to become world beaters
Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authoritative look at the history of Rugby Union The History of Rugby: PART 16 2000...
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/ 5 years agoDiversity sounds good – but are the people there?
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME On the climb: Bill Beaumont was elected as one of the first...
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/ 5 years agoSuperman Clarke keeps Blues flying high
SUPER RUGBY AOTEAROA IN a thriller at Eden Park, the Blues made it three wins from three with a victory over...
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/ 5 years agoThorpe targets top grade at Chinnor
By ADAM ELLIS Blank canvas: Richard Thorpe during his time as a player at Chinnor NEW Chinnor director of rugby Richard...
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/ 5 years agoScottish to be exiled from Athletic Ground
LONDON Scottish will move away from the home they have shared with Richmond since 1894 at the end of the coming...














