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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoRegionalise yes, but do not reduce salary cap
I FULLY agree with Richard Homer’s idea on the letter’s page last week to regionalise the English leagues below the Championship,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWhat happens to those who play cricket?
GLOBAL season proposals seem only to deal with internationals, European competitions, the English Premiership and the PRO14. So, what will happen...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSupporters should get a say in new calendar
IN the debate about achieving a global season for the game I have missed any reference to consultation with the supporters,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoKick cost-cutting off with Sevens
WITH the RFU in a financial mess due to poor management, including overpaying their management and international players, why can they...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoCome on, it’s not Joe’s fault
IN response to Barrie Darby’s letter on Joe Marler and his ten-week ban. We are in very uncharted waters and it...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoElite clubs are not the only guilty parties
JEFF Probyn’s column last week is rightly scathing about the Premiership and EPCR, citing their lack of concern about the game...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoClubs must grasp this big chance to reset their goals
THE Covid-19 pandemic has been unfortunate for so many people that when Rugby Union starts again it will not top the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMy new dawn: increase squad size, cut salaries
COLIN BOAG Fringe man: Ben Mercer playing for Cornish Pirates What I’m about to suggest will be seen by some as...
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Features
/ 6 years agoRUGBY QUIZ
FORMER LEADING WELSH REFEREE ALUN WYN BEVAN TESTS YOUR KNOWLEDGE Memorable: Andy Hancock scores for England 1. When left wing Andy...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHodges skeptical about US foreign policy
By ROB COLE MAJOR League Rugby has been warned that signing world renowned rugby names such as Ma’a Nonu will do...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSorry Saracens
A GROUP of Saracens players have apologised after breaking lockdown regulations. England’s Billy Vunipola, Alex Goode and Nick Isiekwe, Scotland back...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPRO14 season decision needed by end of May
A DECISION on completing the PRO14 season is needed in the next month, WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips says. The league...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBiggar follows Tom
Challenge: Mike Biggar FORMER Scotland captain, Mike Biggar, who suffered life changing injuries in a car crash in 1992, is taking...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoAce coach Vesty helped me so much says Adams
Wales star Josh Adams tells NEALE HARVEY why he will always be grateful to Worcester Warriors From regional rugby rejection by...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoMatavesi asks: Where does all the money go in Fiji?
By NEALE HARVEY Demanding answers: Fiji star Josh Matavesi BATH centre Josh Matavesi has slammed World Rugby over their handling of...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoWasps veteran Gopperth has offers from around the globe
By NEALE HARVEY EVERGREEN playmaker Jimmy Gopperth says re-signing for Wasps this summer is not a done deal as he ponders...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoKennedy bankrolls Booster for north west
By JON NEWCOMBE Winners: Brian Kennedy and captain Jason Robinson after Sale’s victory over Leicester in the 2006 Premiership final PICTURE:...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBeating Australia is cherished memory
MY LIFE IN RUGBY GREIG TONKS FORMER SCOTLAND, LEICESTER, NOTTINGHAM, EDINBURGH AND LONDON IRISH UTILITY BACK Sweet victory: Greig Tonks playing...
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Features
/ 6 years agoYOUNG GUNS
HARRYBREEZE SCARLETS BACK ROW Born in London and educated at the renowned Whitgift School, Harry Breeze was on the books of...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup misery big motivator for Watson
By NEALE HARVEY ANTHONY Watson insists he will never get over England’s World Cup final defeat to South Africa as he...
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Features
/ 6 years agoParty-loving Lions suffer whitewash in New Zealand
Captain: The great Jackie Kyle THE 1950 Lions to New Zealand were packed with big names and were among the most...
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Features
/ 6 years agoGolden era with Ireland and Wales centre stage
Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union WHEN World War 2 finished – May...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoRFU need grasroots rescue package
Life-line: The RFU get Sport England money based on participation levels in grassroots games So, as expected, Bill Beaumont has achieved...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMarti’s mission makes the Begles top dogs
PETER JACKSON reveals how many, or how few, watched Europe’s top leagues The Magical Couldron: Bordeaux Begles fans show their support...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPark have point to prove after losing title verdict
By WARREN MUGGLETON Doubling up: Rosslyn Park beat Richmond twice ROSSLYN Park are determined to finish top next season after losing...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLion’s share goes to Richmond with mighty Rams chasing hard
The Rugby Paper’s National League One correspondents pick a Team of the Season Captain marvel: No.8 Robbie Stapley was inspirational for...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoIrish joins Warriors
WORCESTER have appointed Bristol scrum coach Mark Irish to the same role at Sixways. The 38-year-old will follow forwards coach Jonathan...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoTigers cull continues
WINGER Adam Thompstone will leave Leicester in the summer. Also departing are Jonny May, Jonah Holmes, Sam Harrison, Guy Thompson, EW...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoThorpe takes the reins at Chinnor
NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE CHINNOR have moved quickly to fill the vacancy left by Matt Williams by appointing former Premiership...














