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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoSix-try Fiji prove too strong for Samoa
By JON NEWCOMBE FIJI started their bid for a sixth Pacific Nations Cup title with a 42-16, six-try win over arch...
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/ 2 years agoSouth American sides facing unfair hurdles
AFTER World Rugby confirmed the qualification process for the 2027 World Cup, frustration among South American nations was tempered only by...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoAge of protectionism must come to an end
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Powered up: Argentina scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou celebrates victory over the All Blacks last weekend PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoRoad to next World Cup lacks jeopardy
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points UNLESS I’ve missed something pertinent – and it’s...
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/ 2 years agoSheedy heads the list of star signings
Ben Jaycock looks at the big names on the move - including some surprises - in the 16-team URC Benetton Ins:...
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/ 2 years agoDon’t put Marcus in a box, warns Mo’unga
By SAM JACKSON RICHIE Mo’unga says England must not put Marcus Smith in a ‘box’ if they are to get the...
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/ 2 years agoI’m at Tigers for the long haul – Cheika
By ADAM HATHAWAY Hard-nosed: George Martin on the attack for Leicester PICTURES: Getty Images TROUBLE-shooter Michael Cheika has told Leicester fans...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoLETTER: World Rugby made the game too complicated, attritional
This is a follow on from Raymond Howell’s letter in last weekend’s Rugby Paper about rugby's loss of wide appeal.
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Features
/ 2 years agoAttack is becoming the new defence…
PAUL REES LOOKS AT HOW LAWMAKERS ARE TRYING TO MAKE THE GAME FASTER -AND CREATE MORE SPACE ON THE PITCH Class...
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Features
/ 2 years agoSHORTEST INTERNATIONAL CAREERS
90 seconds: Alexandre Albouy (France v Italy, Paris 2002) 2 minutes: Chris Pennell (England v New Zealand, Auckland, 2011); Ollie Griffiths...
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Features
/ 2 years agoBerry’s briefest of brief encounters…
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW TEN summer Olympiads have come and all but gone since Marty Berry went...
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Features
/ 2 years agoThe matchday vibe in Bath was awesome
MY LIFEIN RUGBY DOMINIC DAY THE FORMER WALES, SCARLETS, BATH & SARACENS LOCK AND FOUNDER OF FOURFIVE I DIDN’T play rugby...
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Features
/ 2 years agoSharks out to bring pride back to the north
PAUL REES REPORTS ON HOW UNFASHIONABLE SALE AND DOR ALEX SANDERSON ARE AIMING TO TURN THE TIDE SALE’S strong finish to...
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/ 2 years agoNo stopping New Zealand as they take no prisoners to land top prize
THE 16 teams who eventually contested RWC1987 did so entirely by invitation. No qualifying process. There were of course the eight...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoSANZAAR could Sue Six Nations for compensation; Dupont Gets Gold!
According to a report, SANZAAR nations could seek compensation from the Six Nations after the Nations Championship deal with Qatar fell...
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/ 2 years agoExeter Chiefs star Henry Slade to miss start of season after surgery
Exeter centre Henry Slade will miss the start of the upcoming Premiership season after having shoulder surgery.
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoJulian Salvi relishing his role as Georgia defence coach
Julian Salvi has never been one to shy away from a good challenge. Now he is relishing his job as Georgia's...
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/ 2 years agoBronze for USA as they grab dramatic win over Aussies
3RD-12TH PLACE WRAP By SAM JACKSON Joy: USA celebrate winning bronze EMILIE Bydwell became the first female head coach to win...
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/ 2 years agoPOOL C WRAP
FRANCE’S Seraphine Okemba followed in Maddison Levi, Michaela Blyde and Perry Baker’s footsteps, becoming the fourth player of the 2024 Games...
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/ 2 years agoHastings opens up options for Townsend
By JOE SANTAMARIA IF YOU were to ask two different Scotland fans for their assessment of the tour of the Americas,...
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Features
/ 2 years agoNew leaders for old rivalries
The Rugby Championship preview Paul Rees predicts that New Zealand and South Africa will battle for top spot - but it...
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/ 2 years agoAntoine Dupont inspires France to Olympic gold in Paris
Nine months on from their heartbreaking quarter-final loss in the World Cup to South Africa, Antoine Dupont inspired France's Sevens side...
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/ 2 years agoAfrica as Williams steps up at the death
The Blitzboks overturned the deficit after Tristan Leyds raced down the sideline and offloaded to Davids to score. Australia captain Nick...
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/ 2 years agoPOOL A WRAP
NEW Zealand finished top of Pool A with a clean sweep, while Ireland won two out of three to qualify for...
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/ 2 years agoYoung guns who could hit the mark
U20S WORLD CUP ANALYSIS Ben Jaycock picks out four likely stars from England’s U20s World Championship and Six Nations winning team...
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/ 2 years agoWHERE ARE THEY NOW?
ENGLAND U20s CLASS OF 2016 SPECIAL REPORT BY BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND had to wait eight years since their last U20s World...
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Features
/ 2 years agoSpain’s coming of age
ANALYSIS >> PAUL REES REPORTS ON THE CHALLENGES FACING EMERGING NATIONS TO REACH THE TOP...WHILE PROBLEMS MOUNT IN WALES Triumph: Spain...
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/ 2 years agoGatland less sure-footed on his return
WARREN Gatland has made more mis-steps in his second stint as Wales’s head coach than he did in his first 12...
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/ 2 years agoDominguez helped Italy break into rugby’s elite
RUGBY REVISITED BRENDAN GALLAGHER TELLS HOW ITALY PLAYED THEIR WAY INTO THE TOP TIER OF EUROPEAN RUGBY Brendan Gallagher looks at...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoReshuffle helping to bring on youth
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME NOW we are at the end of the season there is the...
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/ 2 years agoMen’s Rugby Sevens takes centre stage as Dupont’s dream takes shape
The Olympics opened with rugby sevens’ biggest names competing for a spot on the podium as some of the games’ first...
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/ 2 years agoNorthampton start new Premiership season with clash against Bath
Bristol to host Bath in first Premiership game at Principality Stadium. Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton will kick off the new domestic...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoSix Nations Sides Do Well In Summer Tests
The Summer Tests are now on, as the Six Nations sides are in transit after two weeks of exciting action. Fans...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoThe Evolution of Rugby: Modern Strategies Shaping the Game
Rugby has long been a sport rich in tradition, but recent years have witnessed a remarkable transformation in how the game...
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/ 2 years agoScotland confirm return with win over USA
U20s TROPHY ■By JAMES ORPIN SCOTLAND secured their spot back in the big time of age-grade rugby by winning the Trophy...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoEngland going in the right direction
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK If we measure England from the time Steve Borthwick took over as head coach...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoJones facing Italy tester
Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Japan v Italy Today. 6.05am EDDIE Jones will be hoping his horror start in charge of Japan...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoHardy on hand to grab last-gasp win
By ROGER PANTING Reds...................................35 Tries: Asiata 14, 28, 51; Grealy 59, 69 Conversions: O'Connor 14, 28, 51, 59, 69 Wales...................................36 Tries: Griffin 4, Grace...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoBuilding for a brighter future
PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHAT WENT RIGHTAND WHAT WENT WRONGFOR THE TOURING HOME NATIONS After Wales had lost the second Test,...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoFlamboyant Harlequins add steel to their spine
HARLEQUINS are following the path trodden by Northampton a year ago, one that took the Saints to Twickenham and the title...
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Features
/ 2 years agoPlaying for your country is the biggest honour
MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER USA HOOKER AND HEAD COACH, WHO PLAYED PROFESSIONALLY FOR HARLEQUINS AND PONTYPRIDD TOM BILLUPS IWAS born...
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Features
/ 2 years agoWrong that Hill was picked in the first place
GIVEN the dysfunctional state of their national game, perhaps only Wales could find a long-overdue win mired in a sorry controversy...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoIt takes a long time to learn ‘the dark arts’
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO IT was a second defeat in New Zealand for an England...
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/ 2 years agoScotland u20s back in the big time
By James Orpin Scotland have secured their spot back in the big time of age-grade rugby. They won the Rugby Trophy...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoUnderhill so impressed by England’s improvement
By ADAM HATHAWAY Sam Underhill is a decent barometer of England’s progress in the last 12 months having watched them from...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoOn-target Garbisi shows the way for Italy
International round-up Italy beat Tonga 36-14 in Nuku’alofa as the Azzurri bounced back from a shock defeat to Samoa on their...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTry happy Scotland face USA in fight for promotion
U20s TROPHY By JAMES ORPIN SCOTLAND will be looking to book their return to the U20s World Championship on Wednesday when...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoSteve Borthwick looking forward to testing New Zealand at Eden Park
England narrowly lost the first Test last weekend England boss Steve Borthwick has stepped up his efforts to unsettle New Zealand...
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/ 2 years agoGeorge: Keep the faith
From ADAM HATHAWAY in Dunedin England skipper Jamie George told his side to keep the faith after their agonising 16-15 defeat...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoSmith is enjoying the life of a tourist
By ADAM HATHAWAY in Dunedin Marcus Smith has been throwing himself into touring life down under as he makes the most...
International Rugby
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