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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoSalary cap investigation: Saracens struck down by 35-point deduction and £5.4m fine
Saracens have been handed the maximum penalty possible of a whopping 35-point deduction and £5.4m fine following an inquiry into their...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoCurry flies England flag for world player of year
■ By SAM JACKSON SALE Sharks flanker Tom Curry is the only English nomination on a six-man shortlist for World Player...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoOur young stars ‘still have world at their feet’
Nick Cain and Gary Fitzgerald talk to Lewis Moody about flankers and Manu Tuilagi Former England flanker Lewis Moody insists England’s...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoSo Judgement Day has arrived for Eddie
Nick Cain charts the remarkable four-year journey of England head coach Eddie Jones Puzzled: Eddie Jones bows his head after defeat...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoGatland goes still thinking: What might have been?
■From ADAM HATHAWAY at Tokyo Stadium STEVE Hansen had the last word over Warren Gatland as New Zealand claimed the bronze...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoBad shoulder, but Rhys is on a high
ALEX BYWATER talks to Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell about his Japan experience Battered: Rhys Patchell playing against New Zealand PICTURE: Getty...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoGatland let us go toe-to-toe with world
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Grand Slam: Warren Gatland’s era starts with 2008 clean sweep PICTURE: Getty Images THERE will...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoSo just why did you lose then, Warren?
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW More like it: Hallam Amos scores against New Zealand PICTURE: Getty Images Amid...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoThey’re simpy the best, better than all the rest
Nick Cain picks his team of the tournament from the World Cup Tenacous: Damien de Allende scores for South Africa against...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoLancaster predicted success at 2019 RWC
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Too soon: Stuart Lancaster faces up to defeat in 2015 PICTURE: Getty...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWarriors made me super fit for Saints
MY LIFEIN RUGBY MARK ROBINSON FORMER NEW ZEALAND, NORTHAMPTON, WASPS, AUCKLAND BLUES & NORTH HARBOUR SCRUM-HALF Mark Robinson scores for Northampton...
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Features
/ 7 years agoTompkins pushing hard to reach his peak
■By NEALE HARVEY BULKED-UP Saracens centre Nick Tompkins has his sights sets on England recognition as he aims to build on...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoBeauty and the beast in equal parts
Brendan Gallagher’s reminiscences from a truly memorable World Cup in Japan Bowing out: The Japanese team show humility Best ref never...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoThe Big Ten maintain their power game at World Rugby
ALL men are equal, but some are more equal than others as World Rugby continue to demonstrate with Orwellian ruthlessness. There...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoRugby converts roll in thanks to ITV
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk BAD LUCK, England, you...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoLineout accuracy is the big work-on for Dunn
■By NEALE HARVEY CANDID Tom Dunn admits his lineout throwing must improve if he is to make an England breakthrough. Despite...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoSometimes you never know just why you’ve lost, admits Eddie
From ADAM HATHAWAY Champions: Siya Kolisi lifts the Cup PICTURE: Getty Images FRUSTRATED Eddie Jones predicted four years of pain for...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoAll change for France now Galthie’s in charge
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN End of the road: Sebastien Vahaamahina is sent off against Wales PICTURE: Getty Images Most rugby eyes...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoIt’s all pants for hero Alun Wyn
ALUN WYN Jones thanked the media who have covered Wales throughout the World Cup in Japan with a handshake at his...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoSilence on trains please
JAPAN prides itself on the efficiency of its transport system and if a tube train is even one minute late commuters...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoTEAMS: England unchanged for World Cup final showdown with Springboks
The side which turned the All Blacks grey has been trusted with downing the Springboks
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 years agoBen Spencer follows England final call-up with new Saracens deal
He landed in Japan on Sunday as an injury replacement for England scrum-half Willi Heinz
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoProbyn column: England favourites but so were All Blacks
Jeff Probyn tells from his own experience how teams look to exploit opponent's weaknesses, especially in the knockout stages
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoTEAMS: One last stand for Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen
Wales and New Zealand face each other in the third-fourth place play-off on Friday, Gatland and Hansen have named their squads
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 years agoHow much? Northampton dig deep to keep hold of Taqele Naiyaravoro
Neil Fissler brings news of another Northampton Saints player who is set to leave the club after their return from the...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoJackson column: At £10,000 a seat you want to see the match!
Peter Jackson dives deep into the extravagant ticket prices on offer for the World Cup final - and shares his own...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoGuscott column: George Ford can’t do much wrong at the moment
Jeremy Guscott examines England's incredible win over the All Blacks, and while he lauds the performance he believes it was wrong...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoWilliams column: Like Warren, I dare to dream despite injuries
Shane Williams is a believer in Wales' depth ahead of their semi-final against the Springboks - and sees Tier 2 rugby...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoAaron’s on the ball whatever its shape
By ALEX BYWATER Comparisons: Warburton Ace in the pack: Aaron Wainwright PICTURE: Getty Images AARON Wainwright admits he looks at the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoKolisi aiming to revive the spirit of 2007 for his Boks
By ADAM HATHAWAY Skipper: Siya Kolisi SOUTHAfrica captain Siya Kolisi is hoping for a repeat of 12 years ago – and...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoLike Warren, I dare to dream despite injuries
PICTURE: Getty Images FOR the neutral rugby fan it’s a great shame this morning’s World Cup semi-final between Wales and South...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoHogg gives Townsend his backing
STUARTHogg believes Gregor Townsend should continue as Scotland boss despite failing to lead the side out of the World Cup Pool...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoEntertainment is key for Campese
By GARY FITZGERALD End of an era: Michael Cheika and his skipper Michael Hooper after defeat to England PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Features
/ 7 years agoKeep your World Cup, I’m a paid-up Prem man!
COLIN BOAG The Prem’s back: Bristol beat Bath in the opening match The Rugby World Cup is still going on, but...
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Features
/ 7 years agoCherry Blossoms made us fall in love all over again
LITTLE debate needed this week for our jouer de rugby gallant award, which unapologetically goes to the Cherry Blossoms en masse...
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Features
/ 7 years agoNo wonder forWebbe after Tongan hat-trick
GLENWebbe holds the distinction of being the first British player to score a hat-trick of World Cup tries, for Wales against...
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Features
/ 7 years agoPolataivao is off to States
SAMOAN scrum-half Dwayne Polataivao is looking for a move after finishing a stint on international duty at the World Cup in...
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Features
/ 7 years agoSaints pay up to keep Taqele
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLING SIDE France calling: Cobus Reinach is wanted by Montpellier Big contract:...
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Features
/ 7 years agoResults of Saracens’ salary cap inquiry deferred
NEWS EXTRA PREMIERSHIPRugby have delayed announcing the results of the inquiry into Saracens’ alleged breach of the salary cap due to...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoBath need a trophy for Ewels to feel like a success
By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA RECENTLY appointed Bath captain Charlie Ewels says he will only look back on his time in...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoTigers fans deserve a response says Jonah
By JON NEWCOMBE Versatile: Leicester winger Jonah Holmes PICTURES: Getty Images AS his Wales teammates battle for a piece of history...
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Features
/ 7 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
JACQUES BURGER THE FORMER NAMIBIA, SARACENS, BULLS AND GRIQUAS FLANKER IWENT through some tough times starting off in my career, combining...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland favourites but so were All Blacks
Controlled the game: George Ford PICTURE: Getty Images Well, who would have guessed it was semifinals week with so many childish...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoKeep improving to be world champs
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Great ball carrier: Maro Itoje Quick feet: Anthony Watson LEADING into the World Cup England...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoFarrell’s the gaffer and he’s behaving like it now
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Natural warrior: Owen Farrell defied his dead leg Leadership comes in many shapes and forms and sometimes it’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoI’m delighted for England says ex-captain Robshaw
CHRIS Robshaw denied he endured bitter-sweet emotions watching England smash the All Blacks without him …and then tipped Owen Farrell and...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBordeaux face battle to retain Radradra
World class talent: Semi Radradra PICTURE: Getty Images Semi Radradra’s stock has never been higher than it is right now. After...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoWe can do it this time, North tells the Welsh
GEORGE North’s battle cry sent Wales into their World Cup semi-final with South Africa as he insisted this will be a...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoO’Driscoll catches eye of the Tiger
High fives: Tiger Woods, left, and Brian O’Driscoll BRIAN O’Driscoll had the moment of his golfing life when he got a...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoConrad gives Wales chat-line
Winner: Conrad Smith DOUBLE World Cup winner Conrad Smith dropped in to meet Wales’ players and told Warren Gatland’s boys what...
International Rugby
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