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/ 5 years agoSix Nations organisers adamant 2021 tournament goes ahead
The 2021 Six Nations is set to kick off on February 6, amid an escalation in Covid-19 containment policy by a...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWorcester secure major coaching coup in signing Crusaders coach Mark Jones
Welshman Jones was not able to return to New Zealand due to Covid-19 restrictions
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScotland winger Duhan van der Merwe signs for Worcester
As exclusively revealed by The Rugby Paper last month, the winger will leave Edinburgh for Sixways
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Features
/ 5 years agoJim was just a special person
Jon Newcombe remembers one of the north’s most loved and respected coaches Brilliant advice: Jim Kilfoyle TRIBUTES have poured in for...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoLaporte casts cloud over Six Nations | Nick Cain
THE last thing we needed to start the New Year is more stories of pandemic- induced meltdowns, but unfortunately the road...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoAlfie Barbeary could become The Boss – but not yet | Chris Hewett
Barbeary's time out with gives teams plenty of changes to identify weaknesses to his seemingly unstoppable game
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Damian Hopley: Horror year underlined players’ need for the RPA
Neale Harvey talks to RPA chief executive Damian Hopley about the challenges the players' body faced in 2020
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWhat Are the Rugby Union Tournaments Bettors Can Look Forward to in 2021?
What’s not to love about rugby? The aggression? The excitement? The gentlemanly conduct that you don’t see in other sports? It...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRoberts: New South Africa challenge is step up for PRO14
The Wales and British & Irish Lions centre talks about the new Rainbow Cup competition that will see four South African...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Saracens looking to arrange friendlies with incoming South African franchises to PRO14
Neil Fissler reports on Saracens seeking to prepare for the Championship's kick off in March with a series of friendlies against...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoIt’s time to hand out my gongs for 2020| Shane Williams
Shane Williams also predicts what will happen in next year's Six Nations and the Lions tour of South Africa
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoSurgeons ‘can do no more’ for Wales star Gareth Anscombe
Peter Jackson reports on the fitness of Gareth Anscombe and his long-awaited comeback from a serious knee injury sustained in the...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoChris runs 12 in 12 marathons to support dad Roy
NEWS EXTRA By GARY HEATLY Bond: Chris with dad Roy CHRIS LAIDLAW, the son of Scotland and British & Irish Lions...
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Features
/ 5 years agoPETER JACKSON
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Tipuric’s flourish lights up the year Top try: Justin Tipuric scores for Wales against England...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGreats of game, never forgotten
Brendan Gallgher looks back over 2020 and chronicles the outstanding figures lost to rugby Trademark moustache: Mike Slemen with England Mercurial:...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSt Brendan’s became back row powerhouse
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools The name of St Brendan’s Bristol might not mean much to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoOspreys set to pick over parts of striken Cheetahs
Probyn: Ban rush defences to reduce brain injuries ■ By STEFFAN THOMAS THE Ospreys are looking to take advantage of the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoGetting tackling right will ease the injury threat says Edwards
SHAUN Edwards – rugby’s top defence coach – has warned the game could become even more dangerous if players don’t practise...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJEREMY GUSCOTT
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Mavericks like Danny must choose their battlegrounds Such promise: Danny Cipriani playing for England v Ireland...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTackling below the wait won’t end the injury risks | Jeremy Guscott
Jerry Guscott recalls his own experience with concussion during his career, suffering only one blackout that he is aware of
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSHANE WILLIAMS
WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Christmas derbies should be crackers There can be no bigger contrast in your life as a rugby...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRUGBY MATTERS
A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Dyanti ban tops off bad year for Boks BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fall from...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoDurham have shone since rugby’s dawn
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Recent star man: Cameron Nordi-Kelemeti, now with Newcastle. Charlie Adamson kicks...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJEFF PROBYN
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Breakdown clearouts have made risks worse Change of tactics: Jonah Lomu didn’t run round...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJEREMY GUSCOTT
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Tackling below the waist won’t end the injury risks Poor technique: Northampton centre Piers Francis gets...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoProbyn column: Cut Prem loose and redirect all funding
Jeff Probyn on the financial obstacle the Premiership presents to the RFU's balance sheet and the radical change needed to help...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoThompson: Some days I can’t walk down stairs
The danger of CTE in rugby and those diagnosed with traumatic brain injury training to bring about change in the sport
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Peter Jackson
/ 5 years agoThis is tip of iceberg says neuro specialist
Dr Barry O'Driscoll, uncle of Ireland great Brian, voices his concerns over rugby's trend of concussion and traumatic brain injury
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoGeorgian centre Giorgi Kveseladze signs for Gloucester
George Skivington welcomes new recruit who impressed in the Autumn Nations Cup to Kingsholm
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoScotland fly-half Adam Hastings agrees Gloucester move in 2021
Hastings will leave Glasgow Warriors when his contract at Scotstoun expires next sum
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHere’s my team of the decade certainly one to stand test | Shane Williams
Shane Williams selects a Wales XV Team of the Decade and congratulates George North on his deserved selection by World Rugby
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Features
/ 5 years agoGloucs like look of Scots No.10 Jaco
GLOUCESTER have sounded out Scotland new boy Jaco van der Walt about making a move to Kingsholm next season. Edinburgh took...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGroups revealed for new NCA cup
THE NATIONAL Clubs Association has announced the groupings for the 44-team cup competition as clubs aim to make a return to...
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Dream Team
/ 5 years agoDream Team: Richmond scrum-half Luc Jones
Jones, formerly of Neath, Dragons and Harlequins, chooses a best XV based on those he has played alongside or faced as...
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Features
/ 5 years agoNEWS EXTRA
Blues bring Peel back to Wales FORMER Wales scrumhalf Dwayne Peel will join the Cardiff Blues coaching staff next summer. The...
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Simon Halliday: Revised Euro Cup formats will provide a great narrative
EPCR chairman Simon Halliday opens up on the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup format changes and the prospect of a World...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoAlex Gray is back from NFL ready to become Eddie’s new hybrid super star
After playing for Atlanta Falcons, Bath signing Alex Gray tells NEALE HARVEY he has returned from the NFL determined to fulfil...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoThe Effect of Pandemic on Gambling
The novel corona virus affected billions of lives. It changed the dimension of everyone. People were on the verge of recklessness...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoA West Country battle looms over Beno Obano signature
And is Bath No.8 Zach Mercer set to leave the Rec?
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoManu Tuilagi Signs With Firma Stella
Sale Sharks and England Rugby legend Manu Tuilagi has signed an exclusive memorabilia partner’s deal with Firma Stella. The company, headed...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoBest Rugby Players to Look Out for in the UK in 2021
Rugby; the sport played with the use of the oval ball is an exciting game played by two teams comprising fifteen...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoNorth gets back in the try habit as Wales remember how to succeed
■By PETER JACKSON PLAYER WATCH... Wales........................38pts Tries: Hardy 7, Parry 17, G Davies 57, North 68, Tipuric 75 Conversions: Sheedy 8,...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoMorale-boosting finish to Wayne’s annus horribilis
SHANE WI LLIAMS COMMENT SO that’s the end of 2020 for Wales. I think most people will be glad to see...
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Features
/ 5 years agoA West Country battle looms over Obano signature
EXETER CH IEFS want to mak e a move early in the New Year to lure loosehead Beno O bano away...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoGreat attacking teams are why we love rugby
READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE king of sports, as Rugby Union supporters once dubbed it, has been knocked around in...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoRemembering Pross
READING Brendan Gallagher’s moving tribute to Ray Prosser reminded me of a story I once heard about an incident on the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 5 years agoApartheid apology is overdue
THIS weekend, as over the previous four Nations Cup weekends, World Rugby’s message has been relayed from empty stadia into homes...
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Features
/ 5 years agoOpportunity knocked after living in Big Apple
DANIEL GALLAN talks to Sale maestro AJ MacGinty about his route to the top Of all the attributes necessary to play...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoTime honoured ‘on tour’ scene with a difference
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
International Rugby
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