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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBen Youngs told to take pay cut if he wants to stay at Leicester
The scrum-half is out of contract at Welford Road at the end of the season
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoHarlequins announce signing of Stormers tighthead Wilco Louw
Quins have found their replacement in the pack when Kyle Sinckler heads to Bristol
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Sevens World Series
/ 7 years agoNew Zealand make it four trophies on the trot
WOMEN’S WRAP ENGLAND finished sixth after two defeats on day two. Following a 33-0 win over Russia and a 26-5 victory...
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Sevens World Series
/ 7 years agoNEWS EXTRA
Scarlets confirm Delaney as Mooar successor GLENN Delaney’s promotion to replace fellow New Zealander Brad Mooar as head coach for the...
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Features
/ 7 years agoStay with pay cut, Youngs told
BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler BEN YOUNGS has been given a chance to extend his Leicester Tigers career...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoGame in Spain flying high after RWC anguish
BRENDAN GALLAGHER SPAIN tackle Georgia in front of a full house in Madrid today and although I expect a full strength...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoChampion Robshaw adds to attraction across the Pond
THE news that Chris Robshaw has been in New York this week fine-tuning a projected move to the Rugby United francise...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoTom Curry remains at No.8 for England’s Calcutta Cup clash
Curry stays at the back of the scrum, but Jones makes five changes to side which was pummelled by France
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Guest Blogs
/ 7 years agoWhat English rugby can learn from South Africa’s World Cup win
English rugby is almost in crisis after a thrashing at the hands of France in their Six Nations opener, with Eddie...
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Columnists
/ 7 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
/ 7 years agoFast, furious England must overcome the French power
Nick Cain considers the forward battle we can expect today at Stade de France Mobile: Toulouse hooker Julien Marchand Challenge: Mohamed...
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Six Nations
/ 7 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
/ 7 years agoEarly RWC draw risks French pool of death
IF World Rugby can make a mess of a World Cup draw, invariably they do. Their current plan is to hold...
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Latest News
/ 7 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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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBack row Paris battle will be key says Ollivon
By GARY FITZGERALD New boss: Fabian Galthie CHARLES Ollivon is confident Les Bleus will win the battle of the back row...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoRobshaw: Sarries boys will enjoy challenge
CHRIS ROBSHAW is predicting a buoyant England returning across the Channel today with an opening Six Nations victory in the bag...
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Sevens World Series
/ 7 years agoFace-off with Canada for place in the semi-finals
DAY ONE WRAP ENGLAND men won both their games on day one of the Sydney Sevens to sit top of Pool...
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Six Nations
/ 7 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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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 7 years agoSunwolves state case with five-try win in Tokyo
By ADAM ELLIS Winning start: Sunwolves’ Ben Te’o PICTURE: Getty Images Capitulation: Joe Marchant tasted defeat on Blues debut BEN TE’O...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoGame on to avoid dreaded ‘pool of death’
ENGLAND, currently third in the world rankings, must ensure they stay within the top four over the next ten months to...
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Latest News
/ 7 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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Six Nations
/ 7 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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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBath ready to offer Saracens centre Alex Lozowski a new challenge
Neil Fissler reveals which clubs have marked Saracens players as targets
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Columnists
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoGregor Townsend rings changes for Scotland in Six Nations opener
Scotland face Ireland in Dublin with ten changes made from the team that last to Japan at the World Cup
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoWilliams column: Old dog Dan Biggar can drive new Wales era forth
Chris Boyd has got Dan Biggar playing with no limits, writes Shane Williams
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International Rugby
/ 7 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
/ 7 years agoJackson column: No bumps in the road for Wayne Pivac in his first match
As Wales prepare to face Italy in the Six Nations, Peter Jackson looks at how Pivac's predecessors fared in their first...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoNew Zealand rugby stars team up with Six60 on a new Super Rugby campaign
To celebrate the 25th season of Super Rugby, New Zealand band Six60 have teamed up with some of the biggest New...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBattle-hardened Hill has Undercurry in his sights
By NEALE HARVEY TED Hill believes a season-and-half of hard yakka in the Premiership has made him a better contender for...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 years agoBath ready to offer Lozowski a new challenge
Versatile: Alex Lozowski BATH are leading the hunt for Alex Lozowski as the departures from disgraced Premiership champions Saracens pick up...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWalder’s name in the frame
NEWCASTLE Falcons head coach Dave Walder could be on the move as his CV has been doing the rounds of Premiership...
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Features
/ 7 years agoGeorgia will use the Boks to gatecrash Six Nations
Brendan Gallagher looks at the strength of the countries playing in the European Nations Cup WHILE the clamour for Georgia to...
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Features
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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Features
/ 7 years agoSexton: If I keep healthy I can go on a lot longer
Ireland GARY FITZGERALD talks to Ireland’s new captain about his hopes Ambitions: Johnny Sexton is still driven for success PICTURE: Getty...
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Features
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 years agoGalthie: England favourites but we will make it tough
Belief: Fabien Galthie By GARY FITZGERALD FABIEN Galthie labels England Six Nations favourites but warns his old rivals to expect a...
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Features
/ 7 years agoNo bumps in the road for Pivac’s first match
Testing time: Wayne Pivac with the Welsh squad PICTURE: Getty Images As international coaching initiations go, Wayne Pivac’s appears to be...
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Features
/ 7 years agoOld dog Biggar can drive new era forth
Main man: Dan Biggar has developed his game under Chris Boyd at Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Biggar is the old...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoPeel on short-list to be new coach at Ospreys
By ALEX BYWATER AND STEFFAN THOMAS DWAYNE Peel is on the Ospreys’ radar as Welsh rugby’s crisis region search for a...
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Features
/ 7 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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Sevens World Series
/ 7 years agoEngland kick on in Amor’s absence
MEN JAMES RODWELL could not have asked for a better start to his term as acting head coach as England came...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years ago‘Eddie Jones knows talent when he sees it’ – McConnochie backs Simon Amor
The Bath wing isn't going to lie down after missing out on a place in England's Six Nations squad
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoGeorge Ford still has his best years ahead of him, says Eastmond
Kyle Eastmond has watched Ford grow from his time at Bath and Leicester
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Featured
/ 7 years agoMatt Proudfoot: How England’s new forwards coach left a mark on Pieter-Steph du Toit and Schalk Brits
The two Springboks reveal the inner teachings of Proudfoot who worked under Rassie Erasmus in the World Cup triumph
International Rugby
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