Search results for "championship"
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Sean Lineen led the way for Six Nations invasion
How the trickle of Kiwis into the Six Nations started with Scotland centre Sean Lineen
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Dream Team
/ 6 years agoDream Team: Cornish Pirates and ex-Bristol hooker Tom Channon
Cornish Pirates hooker Tom Channon takes us through his Dream Team formed of the best players he has taken to the...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLeicester Tigers lead the chase for Ross Moriarty
Leicester seek to bolster front row and back row for next season, with Wales flanker Moriarty just one of their targets
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoNick Tompkins must start for Wales, says Shane Williams
Nick Tompkins is a must-start for Saturday's trip to Ireland after impressing on debut
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoCrowley try double gets Irish title defence off to a flyer
By GEORGE LAWRENCE Try: Jack Crowley FLY-HALF Jack Crowley capped a man of the match performance with a stunning try double...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoGallagher jumps ship to join Bok stars at Munster
NEWS EXTRA WORLD Cup winning pair Damian de Allende and RG Snyman will join Munster from the start of next season...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoSevens speedsters return after Australian sojourn
By SAM JACKSON JASMINE Joyce and Hannah Jones return to the starting line-up for Wales having missed the fivematch autumn series...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoWorld changed the day Jonny flattened N’tamack in Paris
THE Stade de France has proved tough going for England with just four wins in 12 Championship encounters. It did, however,...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoDance of death starts for RWC rankings
WORLD Rugby’s plans for a World League, designed mainly to add spice to the groundhog day summer Tests and the increasingly...
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Features
/ 6 years agoTigers heading the chase to land Ross
Attracting attention: Ross Moriarty. Matias Alemanno Leicester target: Jack Singleton LEICESTER TIGERS have emerged as favourites to tempt British Lions back...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSix Nations will keep its slot says the boss
BENJAMIN Morel, the Six Nations chief executive, has insisted the tournament will keep its slot and that the autumn window is...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoSad to see Joe call time at Carnegie
SO Yorkshire Carnegie player-coach Joe Ford has signed off to concentrate on business activities away from rugby, a sad loss and...
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Features
/ 6 years agoStars saddle up for epic Calcutta Cup challenge
Jon Newcombe talks to John Hall about his gruelling charity bike ride Tartan rider: Rob Wainright carries the ball during last...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoLineen led the way for Six Nations invasion
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Trail-blazer: Sean Lineen playing for Scotland in 1990 The entire cast for the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLove of all rugby keeps Wayne in the game
NICK CAIN TALKS TO REFEREE WAYNE BARNES ABOUT THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER Inner steel: Wayne Barnes sends...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoFalcons give nod to a new creator
Preview Newcastle v Ampthill Today, Kick-off 1pm FLY-HALF Brett Connon makes his first start of the season as Newcastle make five...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoMartin flies solo to sink Pirates
By PAUL SMITH Flyer: Kyle Moyle makes yards for Pirates A WONDERFUL solo try from debutant James Martin clinched an against-the-odds...
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Features
/ 6 years agoRavaged by war, the heroes return
Brendan Gallagher looks back at the Five Nations Championship one hundred years ago Magnificent men: Royal Flying Corps pilots had a...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoPeterson eager for second crack in top flight
NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE STANDING 6’8 and weighing 18-and-a-half stone, there’s no doubting which side Newcastle lock Greg Peterson is...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
CEIRON THOMAS FORMER SCARLETS, LEEDS CARNEGIE AND CORNISH PIRATES FLY-HALF I always dreamt of being a Scarlets player growing up around...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoPass-masters help Pivac through his first big test
By PETER JACKSON Starters: Josh Adams dives in for his first Three and easy: Josh Adams beats Italy’s Danilo Fischetti and...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPooler on course for fourth successive title
Welsh round-up PONTYPOOL took another stride towards a fourth consecutive National Championship title with a 15-12 home defeat of rivals Bedwas....
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSchmit on call to end Clermont try drought
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Expert opinion: Joe Schmidt is spending two weeks as consultant to Clermont PICTURE: Getty Images Those Top...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSharks join fight for Premier 15s licence as RFU audit looms
SALE Sharks have launched a bid to enter the Premier 15s next season. The RFU will award four licences in March...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoTompkins has proved himself – he must start against the Irish
SHANE WILLIAMS VERDICT When Wayne Pivac woke up yesterdaymornin g he would have wanted a victory. He would have wished for...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWhat’s in Sunday’s Rugby Paper?
Here’s what’s in TRP #594… SIX NATIONS KICK-OFF: A big look ahead to England‘s date with France in Paris WALES v ITALY:...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoThe two serious flaws in Eddie Jones’ masterplan to make England the best in the world
Nick Cain points out the two areas clearly holding back Eddie Jones from his endgame
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoSpencer column: France will relish early shot at Red Roses
Former England captain Catherine Spencer previews the Six Nations, with the Red Roses travelling to France this weekend
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoClamour for Saracens’ free agents may start a slaughter, says Joe Simpson
The Gloucester scrum-half believes the market will impact players at other clubs when want-away Saracens stars become available
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland stars set for biggest payout in rugby if they claim Six Nations Grand Slam
A big payday awaits England if they can go five from five in the Six Nations
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Overall, there is sadness at end of Saracens’ era
The trophies Saracens won will be tarnished but their unity shouldn't be questioned, writes Jeremy Guscott
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoYoung Falcons are flying
DEAN Richards says the Championship is a fantastic breeding ground for young talent after Josh Hodge’s England call-up. The England U20...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDivert Tier Two funds to national leagues
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk PICKING up the thread...
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Features
/ 6 years agoOverall, there is sadness at end of Saracens’ era
Magnificent: Maro Itoje scores as Saracens beat Racing with 14 men PICTURE: Getty Images THE Saracens salary cap story is a...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoMurphy calls for more bravery
GEORDAN Murphy bemoaned a slow Leicester start as his team were pipped at the post by Tom Homer’s second try, after...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoEddie’s men are chasing record £6m for a Slam
By PETER JACKSON Grand Slam: Wales earned £5m last year ENGLAND will hit the biggest jackpot in world rugby if they...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoDallaglio: Big Dom’s No.8 snub ‘curious’
By GARY FITZGERALD Starter: Jimmy Gopperth scores Wasps’ first try in their win at Worcester PICTURE: Getty Images LAWRENCE Dallaglio is...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLyon put Sopoaga on their wanted list
Top 14? Lima Sopoaga FRENCH Top 14 outfit Lyon are looking for a new fly-half and have Wasps former All Black...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoPirates braced for another humdinger
Preview Cornish Pirates v Bedford Blues Today, Kick-off 2.30pm CORNISH Pirates joint head coach Alan Paver is expecting another ‘ding dong’...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoCarnegie battle to the end with late Humfrey try
By TOM INNES JERSEY Reds stretched their legs and brushed aside Yorkshire Carnegie in a predictably onesided encounter. Enjoying a firm...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoFright night for Falcons at electric Lady Bay
By ROB WILDMAN NEIL Fowkes told his Nottingham squad they must back up this performance in forthcoming trips to Yorkshire Carnegie...
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Features
/ 6 years agoJones brings the Russian Bear back to basics in bid to claim their first title
By JON NEWCOMBE RUSSIA head coach Lyn Jones says his team will adopt a win-atall costs mentality as they look to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoI’ts England – if they can escape Paris!
Wise men? From left, Peter Jackson, Nick Cain, Matt Emery and Jerry Guscott The Rugby Paper’s brains trust reconvened for the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSaracens’ free agents may start a ‘slaughter’
By NEALE HARVEY RIPPLE effects from Saracens’ impending relegation to the Championship may lead to a “slaughter” of middle-ranked Premiership players...
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Features
/ 6 years agoGavin will keep me in touch says Hogg
Scotland New Scotland captain Stuart Hogg will seek expert advice about his job Man and mentor: Stuart Hogg and Gavin Hastings,...
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Features
/ 6 years agoThere are two serious flaws in Eddie’s master plan to be the best in the world
England Nick Cain assesses the strengths and weaknesses of England’s latest squad Who can replace big Billy? Above: Lewis Ludlum Right,...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLes Bleues will relish early shot at England
Lightning start: Jess Breach scores the first try in England’s 41-26 win over France last year PICTURE: Getty Images The women’s...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBarrinton staying on to drive Saracens recovery
By NEALE HARVEY RICHARD Barrington has vowed to repay the debt he owes to Saracens after committing himself to at least...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoNo let up for Myler despite Saracens relegation
By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish schemer Stephen Myler insists there is no danger of anyone at the club easing off now...
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Sevens World Series
/ 6 years agoWho would open their books for scrutiny?
Academy boys: Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje PICTURE: Getty Images Saracens, Saracens, Saracens, it seems that’s all this season has been...
International Rugby
Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France
International Rugby
Toby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England
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