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Features
/ 5 years agoJason’s out to make Britain’s kids healthier
Jon Newcombe talks to World Cup-winning hero Jason Robinson about his latest call to arms Mission: Jason Robinson talks to youngsters...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoClose and personal with the man behind the Boks
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 agoAlun Wyn ‘not top lock’
In possession: Alun Wyn Jones with the 20017 Lions PICTURE: Getty Images ON THE grounds that it ought to take a...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBoks’ ‘big four’ will provide much harder challenge, but is it fair?
DANIEL GALLAN finds the state of play in South African rugby is still far from equal Jettisoned: Cheetahs, left, and Southern...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Cosmopolitan Harlequins had serious wheels
Black History Month may have ended, but Brendan Gallagher sees no reason to not highlight the speed merchants to don the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoHarlequins name new captain after Chris Robshaw’s exit
Lewies holds the 'universal respect' of those at all levels of Harlequins, according to head of rugby Paul Gustard
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoSpringboks dispell uncertainty with Sanzaar by staying in Rugby Championship
South Africa have committed to play in the Rugby Championship until 2030
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMunster and Ireland great Peter O’Mahony has offers overseas
Neil Fissler reports on the future of Peter O'Mahony at the Irish province, as he enters the final year of his...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoVerdict: Ben Youngs’ story has plenty of years to run
Brendan Gallagher breaks down the nuts and bolts of England's victory over Italy, where Ben Youngs shined on cap No.100
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoWayne’s still the man for me but this was so poor
THAT was not good enough from a Welsh rugby team. It’s now five defeats in a row for Wayne Pivac’s side...
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoJapan are a perfect choice
THE political posturing over player release for the Lions fixture against Japan is such a shame, with PRL taking the position...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNice idea Jeff, but nothing will change
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk JEFF Probyn writes in...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJJ snubbed a fortune for Wales
PETER JACKSON pays tribute to JJ Williams who died on Thursday at the age of 72. An all-time great, record-breaking try...
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Features
/ 5 years agoO’Mahony eyes France chance
LIONS flanker Peter O’Mahony has got several French clubs sounding him out about a move to the Top 14 when his...
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/ 5 years agoJJ’s death makes date bitter-sweet for Delme
PETER JACKSON Hero: Delme Thomas is carried off by delirious players and fans at the end of Llanelli’s defeat of the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoCosmopolitan Quins had serious wheels
RUGBY MATTERS Quins favourites: Andrew Harriman, left, and Peter Mensah PICTURE: Getty Images Black History month officially ended yesterday, along with...
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Features
/ 5 years agoYOUNG GUNS
GEORGEHEAD HARLEQUINS HOOKER As a loosehead prop during his formative years at Tonbridge School, Old Reigatians RFC, Surrey and the Harlequins...
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoBen Youngs’ story has plenty more years to run
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT There have been some rum old sights and sounds during this Covid-infested rugby year but none stranger than...
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/ 5 years agoThe best sports to bet upon
Betting on sports has never been as popular as it is now. Bookies provide punters the ability to bet online, even...
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/ 5 years agoQ&A – Steve Boden: Exeter’s vault to dominance will inspire every Championship club
Steve Boden talks all things Castle Park after taking over first-team duties from Clive Griffiths this year
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoObituary: Peter Jackson on the life of JJ Williams
The legendary Wales and Lions winger passed away at the age of 72 on Thursday
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Featured
/ 5 years agoTEAMS: Alun Wyn Jones to surpass Richie McCaw as most-capped Test player
Wales captain to win 149th cap in Test rugby in clash with Scotland at Parc y Scarlets
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: All Blacks slayer ‘Chico’ faced up to his demons
The man who backed up the injured Gareth Edwards on the Lions 1971 tour but who never started a Test match
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/ 5 years agoLipoQQ – the website designed to provide a portal to the world of gambling.
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/ 5 years agoBest Rugby Betting Sites for Rugby Fans
Rugby first appeared in 1830 at an English boarding school. The game gained immense popularity across the UK within a few...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAll Black slayer Chico faces up to his demons
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Maesteg has long been renowned for its music and muscle, its male voice...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMuddle-headed England selectors missed so many
BRENDAN GALLAGHER RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Entertainers: Bob Demming, left, and Ralph Knibbs OCTOBER...
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Features
/ 5 years agoExeter’s steady climb shows there is hope for all of us
Q&A STEVE BODEN ON THE RECORD Former Leeds, Doncaster and Jersey hooker and recently appointed Doncaster head coach Steve Boden talks...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoQEGS’ consistency up with the country’s finest
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools ALWAYS the bridesmaid, never the bride. Well except for one occasion....
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Features
/ 5 years agoExeter’s Euro win is so richly deserved
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As much as I am thrilled at Exeter and Bristol’s European victories...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTruth-seeker Joe finds jungle solace
By DANIEL GALLAN Ego boost: Joe van Niekerk and Jonny Wilkinson lift the Heineken Cup in 2013 PICTURES: Getty Images RUGBY...
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Features
/ 5 years agoScotland is a must-win after Welsh mediocrity
WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS 99 not out: George North will bring his ton up against Scotland. Inset below, Louis...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Olympic heavyweight John Coker was truly box office
Brendan Gallagher celebrates Black History Month by examining the multi-sport career of Harlequins wing John Coker
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Gethin Jenkins is a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes
Shane Williams says that if you are to lose Sam Warburton from your staff, Gethin Jenkins is an ideal replacement
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoNiall Annett targets first Irish ton at Worcester Warriors
Promoted with Worcester back in 2016, Annett's long haul towards 100 appearances has been subject overcoming harsh injuries
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – John Barnes: We are proud of our production at Hartpury
Hartpury director of rugby John Barnes talking player and coaching development within the Championship and Premier 15s
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Wallabies captain Michael Hooper and his whirlwind journey to a Test ton
Peter Jackson examines how Michael Hooper has outpaced others on his way to 100 Test caps before the age of 30
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Justin Marshall was lone voice in the call for fair play
A blatant penalty from Game 1 of the Bledisloe Cup has ben purged from highlights of the 16-16 draw
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoLaunchbury: Pain of 2017 fuels my desire for Wasps glory
The Wasps captain harbours deep disappointment over extra-time defeat to Exeter Chiefs in the 2017 final
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoMarshall was lone voice in the call for fair play
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE idea of reverting to ‘home’ referees took a heavy knock last weekend...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGethin’s a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It was a bit of a shock reading the news about Sam Warburton stepping down...
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Features
/ 5 years agoLee’s restored Wasps sting
TOM VALE TALKS TO LEE BLACKETT, THE MAN RESPONSIBLE FOR WASPS’ DRAMATIC CHANGE IN FORTUNES Lee Blackett remembers the morning after...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoThomas fears for ‘lost’ generation
By GARY FITZGERALD GARETH Thomas fears the strict government stance over Covid may cost the game many of its potential future...
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Features
/ 5 years agoNiall targets first Irish ton at Warriors
TOM VALE talks to Worcester Warriors’ multi-talented hooker Niall Annett Niall Annett must be one of the most respected and admired...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDai’s glad he skipped class for the Scarlets
By ALEX BYWATER DAI FLANAGAN’S career has skyrocketed since he swapped coaching children in a Newport school for tutoring Wales and...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWood’s snarl wins first battle for Telfer’s pack
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 agoHooper’s whirlwind ton proves Test glut
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Centurion: Michael Hooper takes on the All Blacks last Sunday PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Features
/ 5 years agoOlympic heavyweight Coker was box office
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Handy: JohnCoker sparredwith the bestheavyweights inthe 60s Inset,...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWe’re proud of our production line for players and coaches
JOHN BARNES Q&A ON THE RECORD As Hartpury’s reputation grows, director of rugby John Barnes tells NEALE HARVEY why their programme...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBedford were original ‘Red Army’ of rugby
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby”s great schools BEFORE Munster started making a name for themselves, the “Red Machine”...
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