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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoIt’s time we made the players the main event
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST The sagacious lexicographer Dr Johnson – we’re talking Samuel here, not Martin – famously caused a ruckus...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoBossing line-outs is still the key skill
Chris Hewett Rugby has always had its share of brass necks, but did the Wales U20 lock Dafydd Jenkins abuse the...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoA night for heroes as Irish crush All Blacks
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER They've only gone and done it! After losing the First Test 42-19, Ireland went to work like never...
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Features
/ 4 years agoOn the road to celebrate this great sport of ours
Paul Rees finds out about Martin Bayfield’s plans to tour Britain’s theatres with his rugby show Martin Bayfield has been on...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoSaints lead hunt for Worcester’s wonderkid Fin
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Northampton Saints are the early front runners to sign Worcester’s highly-rated fly half Fin Smith...
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/ 4 years agoKen Kennedy, a Lion whose impact on top sport lasted a lifetime
Peter Jackson The Lions have lost another of their Invincibles in former Ireland hooker Ken Kennedy. His sudden death at the...
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/ 4 years agoBaby Boks overpower Wales to clinch title
■By BEN JAYCOCK Wales ................27pts Tries: Grady 45, Westwood 63, Fackrell 73, Jones 77 Conversions: Hawkins 64, 78 Penalties: Hawkins 9...
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Features
/ 4 years agoItalians lift mood with double over England
Brendan Gallagher Italy’s disappointment at losing away to Georgia at senior level on Sunday will be slightly offset by a strong...
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Features
/ 4 years agoHughes the key as Hong Kong close in on their first World Cup
Five years on from leaving the carnage of London Welsh behind him, Glyn Hughes is an altogether happier place in his...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSummer Tours Week 4 Preview: Deciders for all Home Nations as series’ reach climax
Few could have predicted that all four Home Nations would hit back to win in the manner that they did last...
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/ 4 years agoDan and Dillon passed fit as Wales make one change
Wales have made just one change for the second consecutive week after Dan Biggar was passed fit despite a shoulder problem....
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Two with Gareth Chilcott
The Rugby Paper Podcast is back! Following a two-week hiatus at the end of the season, The Rugby Paper Podcast returns...
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/ 4 years agoPivac sets sights on historic series win
Wayne Pivac has warned South Africa his team will fight tooth and nail to win the series next Saturday after becoming...
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/ 4 years agoNZ and England to play in same 7s pool
By SAM JACKSON ENGLAND have been drawn alongside defending champions New Zealand in Pool A of the men’s Commonwealth Games Sevens...
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/ 4 years agoRespect! Anscombe the hero as Wales get it right this time
By PETER JACKSON South Africa ....12pts Penalties: Pollard 6, 44, 52, 59 Wales..................13pts Tries: Adams 78 Conversions: Anscombe 79 Penalties: Biggar...
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Shane Williams
/ 4 years agoTiger Tommy shows what can be done
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Rule No 1 in international sport – never disrespect your opponents! Whatever Jacques Nienaber thought...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoNo plans to replace lock Witty at Exeter
ON THE BLINDSIDE Released: Will Witty EXETER Chiefs have no plans to replace former England U20 lock Will Witty who was...
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Features
/ 4 years agoMcCullum’s winning way: Trust your players, not the process
Paul Rees looks at what rugby can learn from England's new test cricket coach The dead have been dancing this summer....
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Features
/ 4 years agoTime the laws applied to New Zealand as well
COLIN BOAG It’s quite possible that Saturday’s Test between New Zealand and Ireland will turn out to be hugely significant for...
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Features
/ 4 years agoDREAM TEAM
SIMON HUMBERSTONE, THE FORMER CARDIFF, PONTYPRIDD, DONCASTER & HULL FLY-HALF CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1.Gethin...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWhat price for a jersey famous the world over?
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW One of the game’s most treasured jerseys has reappeared alongside its revered owner...
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/ 4 years agoFerocious Baby Boks book place in the final
France ..............27pts Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 19, 58; Sa 39, Coulon 78 Conversions: Barré 21, 59 Penalties: Barré 42 South Africa ....42pts Tries:...
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/ 4 years agoDeadeye Hawkins delivers killer blow
Wales ................23pts Tries: Evans 33, Thsinzua 40+2 Conversions: Hawkins 34, 40+3 Penalties: Hawkins 4, 19, 76 Italy ....................20pts Tries: Passerella 15,...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBaby Boks hold no fear for Wales
■By STEFFAN THOMAS Rising star: Dafydd Jenkins DAFYDD Jenkins is confident Wales U20s can upset the formbook by beating South Africa...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoWelsh resurgence all about mindset
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER My experience over many decades is that Welsh rugby is rarely in as bad a state as...
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/ 4 years agoNamibia lead chase but no sign of breakthrough
Unless the earth shifts on its axis or Namibia manage to get three forwards sent off in the first half the...
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Features
/ 4 years agoEngland undone by childish behaviour
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Despite the fact that they were the first games of the tours,...
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Features
/ 4 years agoHeady days at Falmouth when Jackett boys wore the jersey
CORNWALL has always been a rugby stronghold in England and Falmouth – now Falmouth Eagles – have been part of that...
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/ 4 years agoLondon-born Grandidier now loving life in France
■By BEN JAYCOCK A LATE bloomer having joined his first rugby club at 17, London-born Aaron Grandidier has gone on to...
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Features
/ 4 years agoDespair as England hit rock bottom in Brisbane
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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/ 4 years agoSummer Tours Week 3 Preview: Home Nations look to bounce back
Last week’s Summer Tests saw the end of two long losing head-to-head runs, a last-gasp victory and a 17-minute period of...
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Summer Tours
/ 4 years agoSpringboks change 14 as Wales bring in Cuthbert
South Africa have changed all-but one of the starting XV who beat Wales last week, with the visitors making just one...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSo close! Last-kick heartache for Wales
Wayne Pivac was left frustrated by Wales’ discipline after a last-gasp Damian Willemse penalty broke Welsh hearts and denied them an...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoChief Kirsten relishing his return to Pretoria
■By PAUL REES When Jannes Kirsten left the Bulls five years ago, he never imagined he would be facing his former...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEales urges England to stick with Jones
■By STEFFAN THOMAS Eddie Jones’ position as England head coach may be under scrutiny but Australian legend John Eales insists the...
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/ 4 years agoWitty joins Perpignan
Exeter have granted lock Will Witty early release from his existing deal to join Top 14 club Perpignan. The 27-year-old moved...
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/ 4 years agoWe must protect this jewel in club rugby
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ is common-sense wisdom that should apply...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoCourageous Wales go so close to beating world champs in a thriller
■By PETER JACKSON South Africa ....32pts Tries: Mbonambi 46, Marx 51, Kolbe 65, Penalty 74 Conversions: Willemse 48, 67 Penalties: Jantjies...
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Shane Williams
/ 4 years agoBiggar’s boys show how good they are
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Driving force: Taulupe Faletau was back to his magnificent best Sometimes you just have to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoBulls keen to re-sign ex-Tigers back row
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Target: Van Staden MARCO van Staden, whose departure from Premiership champions Leicester Tigers was announced...
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/ 4 years agoProp star Koch takes coach role at Ampthill
SOUTH African World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch is joining Ampthill as a scrum coach. Koch, 32, who is switching to Wasps...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoEngland are running out of time to find their identity
Paul Rees looks at what Eddie Jones needs to see from his players as they prepare for next year’s World Cup....
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Features
/ 4 years agoMcGuigan so close to top spot
Peter Jackson consults his stats book to chart the top scorers from Europe’s three major leagues When he joined Darlington Mowden...
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Features
/ 4 years agoExcessive sanctions creating a divide
So Spain have lost their appeal with World Rugby and their absence from RWC2023 and a £75,000 fine is confirmed, a...
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Features
/ 4 years agoJapan look overseas
WHEN Japan lined up against France yesterday, those born in the Land of the Rising Sun found themselves far outnumbered by...
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Features
/ 4 years agoFor decades, Moseley have been the pride of second city
This series will delve into every nook and cranny of club rugby in Britain and Ireland – small and large, old...
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Features
/ 4 years agoMoseley’s Magnificent Seven were heralded on the big stage but often wasted by England
All stars: Moseley’s seven England internationals MOSELEY’S stature as one of the strongest clubs in Britain 50 years ago is highlighted...
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Features
/ 4 years agoAcademy prospect Cam has learnt the hard way
NEWS EXTRA HAVING developed through the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport in South Africa, Cameron Murray is looking to make his mark...
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Features
/ 4 years agoLions trailblazers set sail for Down Under in 1888
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening...
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/ 4 years agoSummer Tours Week 2 Preview: All top tier teams in action for huge weekend
If last week was the warm up, then this one is undoubtedly the grand opening to proceedings as all Six Nations,...
International Rugby
Mike Tindall: Steve Borthwick is still the man to lead England forward
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