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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoEarl is latest in long line of Tonbridge Test stars
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools TONBRIDGE are rightly hailed as one of English cricket’s great nurseries...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Cobus Visagie: Highs and lows of being a modern-day gladiator
ALTHOUGH my final surge into the top tier of world rugby was sudden in 1999, I was very blessed to have...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoIreland find their mojo as ill-discipline ruins Scots
■By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Flyer: Scotland’s Duhan van der Merwe on his way to scoring Scotland’s try Ireland......................31pts Tries: Earls 38, 50;...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Allan Robson: We are home again and want to build our Irish fanbase
London Irish chairman Allan Robson puts into words the significance of the Exiles' return to the capital
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGlasgow Warriors back row Matt Fagerson inspired by brother’s Scotland rise
The Warriors No.8 is intent on cementing himself as a starter under Gregor Townsend in the national side
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoScott Quinnell wants to see Wales’ nasty side
Quinnell has serious concerns over Wales' ability to get over the gain-line judging by their performances this autumn
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoGeorge North to start at centre for Wales in final match of Autumn Nations Cup
North replaces Tompkins for his first start for Wales since the opening round of the 2020 Six Nations
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Features
/ 5 years agoPooler were Pross’ great gift to the local community he loved
BRENDAN GALLAGHER WITH HIS PERSONAL MEMORIES OF THE INIMITABLE RAY PROSSER WHO HAS DIED AT 93 SOMEHOW I always imagined Ray...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoJiffy makes a lot of rucking sense
JONATHAN Davies – that’s “Jiffy”, not “Foxy”– the cross-code creator from decades past rather than the Lions centre from the here...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoDuckham in full flight was a sight to behold
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful David Duckham...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWe’re home again and aim to build our Irish fanbase
Q&A ALLAN ROBSON ON THE RECORD London Irish chairman Allan Robson has vast experience in professional club rugby, having previously been...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoHigh Wycombe use talent to trump cash
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools IT can be tough work competing against the great private, fee-paying...
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Latest News
/ 5 years ago‘Youngs is England’s best 9 ever’
By STEFFAN THOMAS BEN Youngs must be the Lions’ number one scrumhalf in South Africa and is still the man to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoStill wasn’t good enough but step forward at least
@therugbypaper SHANE WALES AND LIONS WILLIAMS LEGEND That was the strangest Wales and England game I can remember for a long...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoFagerson inspired by big brother’s rise to fame
By BRYN PALMER SCOTLAND No.8 Matt Fagerson intends to follow the example of brother Zander and nail down a starting spot...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoStockdale aims to fill the void at full-back
By DECLAN ROONEY PREVIEW... Ireland v Georgia Today. Kick-off 2pm, Aviva Stadium ROB Kearney’s retirement from Test rugby robbed Ireland of...
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Features
/ 5 years agoCoetzee keen on UK move
In Japan: Coetzee FORMER Springbok full-back Andries Coetzee is keen on a move to the Premiership next season when his contract...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScott wants to see Wales’ nasty side
By ALEX BYWATER SCOTT Quinnell has described Wayne Pivac’s Wales as “too nice” and told the side to quickly find a...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoKey Players in the Online Sports Betting Market in 2020
With the digital transformation in full throttle and the lenience of government regulations on gambling these days, the sports betting industry...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoSaracens young stars are chomping at the bit for a start date
Forwards coach Alex Sanderson says the London club are ready to unleash their youngsters on the Championship
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Star-maker Ioan Cunningham’s time with Wales must come
With Wayne Pivac's faltering national side and no Welshman in charge at a region, Peter Jackson points to a coach who...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSale Sharks to sign a fourth Du Preez as South African contingent grows
6ft10ins lock JP du Preez is on his way to Manchester from the Cheetahs
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoRay Prosser – A tribute to Pontypool legend and icon of the amateur era
Pontypool RFC confirmed the passing of their legendary coach and former Test British & Irish Lion on Sunday at the age...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoStar-maker Ioan’s time with Wales must come
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW There used to be a time when Wales led the world in pioneering coaches,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoDREAMTEAM
KANE PALMA-NEWPORT, THE COLOMIERS AND FORMER BATH PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Pauliasi Manu –...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSarries young stars are chomping for start date
By NEALE HARVEY SARACENS coach Alex Sanderson says a January start for the Championship is critical for the development of some...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoEddie has to fast track full-back Malins says Healey
By ADAM ELLIS AUSTIN Healey says it is imperative that England prioritise Max Malins as the next big thing in their...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSt Joseph’s victory is Hampton reward
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools EVERY School faces their own challenges and at Hampton, for the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoAnother Du Preez signs up for Sharks
Lock: JP Du Preez SALE SHARKS have added an 11th South African to their squad in the shape of Cheetahs’ 6ft...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoThat All Black axe is sharpening its blade
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST It seemed like a joke worth telling. “What’s the difference between the All Blacks and an arsonist?”,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTruth of Leo’s case has Gosper squirming
WE DO not live in an heroic age of rugby administration – quite the opposite, frankly – so we should bend...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoConbeer targets next Irish scalp
By ROB COLE PREVIEW... Ulster v Scarlets Today. Kick-off 7.35pm, Kingspan Stadium ALL eyes will be on Kingspan Stadium for a...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWales Look To Reset Following Poor Six Nations
Wales dropping to eighth in the Rugby union world rankings, now below Scotland, is the cherry on top of a rather...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoWho are the Top 8 Rugby Teams?
Rugby is a very popular game and countries all over the world play this game. Read on to which rugby teams...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSet-piece is shocking but Wales can’t sack Pivac
SHANE WILLIAMS COMMENT WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Aerial weakness: Wales failed to compete for the ball in the air and the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLewies will lean on Quins leaders to drive title bid
By NEALE HARVEY New skipper: Stephan Lewies dives over to score for Quins against Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images WITH few Test...
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Features
/ 5 years agoThis dash for cash could end in a crash
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST If you fancy undertaking a basic English language challenge this Sunday morning – it really shouldn’t take...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoBird’s-eye view from the old South Stand
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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Features
/ 5 years agoHayward carries can for Wales’ Scots flop
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW The most ironic fact of the Six Nations campaign is to be found...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWinning the double is perfect way to sign off
MY LIFEIN RUGBY What a sign-off: Gareth Steenson with the Premiership trophy and European Cup Right: the kick that put Exeter...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoCheltenham’s ‘rouges’ shaped modern game
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools THE rugby world has much to thank Cheltenham College for. They...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoPowder-puff pack has Wales on the skids and Georgia licking lips
By PETER JACKSON THE last time Wales lost more than six in a row, the head coach in question went on...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoStephen Vaughan interview: All Premiership clubs are in trouble but all will survive
Wasps chief executive Vaughan talks government bailout talks, pride at the job Lee Blackett is doing, and academy plans
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoEx-England captain Jason Robinson on a mission to keep kids active through pandemic
Former England and Sale Sharks full-back Robinson explains how physical activity proved to be as key for him as his education
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScholtz on his way to plug gap at Scarlets
By ALEX BYWATER THE SCARLETS are set to bolster their front row resources with the signing of Southern Kings prop Pieter...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAll Prem clubs are taking pain but I’m sure all will survive
Q&A STEPHEN VAUGHAN ON THE RECORD Wasps group chief executive Stephen Vaughan provides NEALE HARVEY with an insight into how his...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMurphy’s future at Tigers hangs in the balance
Under threat: Geordan Murphy GEORDAN MURPHY is battling for his future as Leicester Tigers director of rugby with his contract due...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMan up, or Wales will get a Dublin thrashing
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND No way through: Chris Harris of Scotland tackles Liam Williams PICTURE: Getty Images As I...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSexton’s so inspirational – but let’s hope to spoil his 100th cap
THE one key man Wales must close down on Friday night is Johnny Sexton. It will be his 100th Test match...
International Rugby
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