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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWarrior Weir glad to be in from the cold
By NEALE HARVEY Recall: Duncan Weir playing for Scotland against France PICTURES: Getty Images FRESH from winning his first Test...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoMORGANMONKS WORCESTER BACK ROWER
YOUNG GUNS Morgan Monks says he is drawing inspiration from teammate Ted Hill as he continues his progress towards Worcester’s first...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDeath of Lions captain saw ‘Drewy’ take role in history
Brendan Gallagher recalls the remarkable sporting career of Lions captain Andrew Stoddart ONE of the most flamboyant figures in Victorian sporting...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoRugby tours the world but at home there is North v South open revolt
Brendan Gallagher contiues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union FOLLOWING the first international between England and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGeorge must stop being twit
GEORGE North has been living the dream for the last ten years, not that it seemed readily apparent from recent interviews...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSocial trolls strike fear into even super Hogg
Worries: Stuart Hogg STUART Hogg made a startling confession the other day that some players opt out of chancing their arm...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoMuscleman Chris rates power of prayer now
Back in the day when the hatchet men ruled the roost in both football codes, Chris Jones ran a reign of...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoShock and awe as 747 swoops on Ellis Park
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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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoMy Scarlets are poised for a thrilling era of attacking rugby
Q&A GLENN DELANEY ON THE RECORD Glenn Delaney, defence coach and soon-to-be head coach of the Scarlets, has unique experience from...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoNEXT WEEK …Don’t miss
Top 20 Wasted Talents, including Christian Wade Lions contenders to face Springboks next summer Big interview with Exeter Chief Gareth Steenson...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoEvans: Use this crisis to make rugby healthy again
By NEALE HARVEY ENGLISH rugby’s broken model needs fixing and now is the perfect time to instigate change, says industry expert...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoPay-cuts will hit the academy graduates hardest
TWENTY-FIVE per cent of an awful lot of money is a considerable sum, but the remaining 75 per cent should be...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDomestic leagues can make rugby healthyagain
The new age of the nation state is finally dawning – headmaster Nigel Farage and his senior prefect, the Prime Minister,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoI wanted to make French proud. I hope I’ve done that
NEALE HARVEY talks to France defence coach Shaun Edwards about his role across the Channel and life under lockdown Calling the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWe must go down,reprieve would cause bitterness
NICK CAIN TALKS TO SARACENS COACH ALEX SAN DERSON ABOUT THE WAY AHEAD FOR THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS ALEX Sanderson says Saracens are...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoKenny’s challenge taught me when to fold ‘em!
THE death of Kenny Rogers earlier this week may have gone somewhat unnoticed in rugby circles but your columnist fondly recalls...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoTragic end to the dashing prince
Royal occasion: Prince Obolensky scores his wonder try for England against the All Blacks in 1936 ALEXANDER Obolensky has popped up...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoChallinor relishing new start under Boden
NEWS EXTRA By GUY WILLIAMS DONCASTER skipper Matt Challinor, who’s just signed a new deal extending his period at Castle Park to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoVarndelI: I love rugby, I just hated France!
Jon Newcombe talks to Tom Varndell about his amazing try-scoring career and future hopes DURING 15 years as a professional Tom...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoUnderhill’s judo-style flip rates best of the big hits
Brendan Gallagher rates the magic moments when superb defence topped mighty attacks Unbelievable: Sam Underhilll launches himself at Scott Williams to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoBasham leads charge for Wales’ next generation
In Wales we never seem to have a problem in bringing through young players and right now it appears to be...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoCarre set to leave Saracens for Wales
Back home: Rhys Carre RHYS CARRE is set to become the next player to leave Premiership champions Saracens this summer and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoROOM 101
GEORGE EDGSON THE DONCASTER KNIGHTS HOOKER TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Halitosis People...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoPhil’s coaching team spread around world
By ROB COLE Challenge: Phil Davies LESS than six months ago Phil Davies and his Namibian coaching team were preparing to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoThey all want to sign Dragons star Moriarty
LIONS back rower Ross Moriarty is at the centre of a threenation tug of war after winning the appeal against his...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoQuins eye Wigan star Hastings
HARLEQUINS are weighing up a move for Super League's man of steel Jackson Hastings, left, who is keen to make a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoEnd these crooked feeds says ref Nigel
By PETER JACKSON NIGEL OWENS is urging World Rugby to make a stand against the crooked feed. Owens, the game’s mostcapped...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRehab in Austria, texts from Eddie, and an Exeter double – we talk to Jack Nowell
The Pumas try cost me dear but it was a beauty! Jack Nowell is chomping at the bit to be back...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBath become 11th Premiership club to announce wage cuts
Bath chief executive Tarquin McDonald has penned an open letter
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/ 6 years agoWhat is in Sunday’s edition of The Rugby Paper?
A sneak peek at what awaits you inside this week's TRP...














