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Latest News
/ 8 months agoNew role for Pivac
FORMER Wales and Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac will take charge of Benetton next season. The 63-year-old New Zealander has signed...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoJeremy Guscott: Wales just must keep 15 players on the pitch against France
It’s hard to know where to start with Wales because I can’t remember a Welsh team being in this position since...
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Features
/ 8 months agoPaul Rees: Wales needs to rediscover its old rivalries to help the National side
Paul Rees argues that it's time for the regional game to be shown the same concern as the national team...
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Features
/ 9 months agoWhy this is the best chance Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has had at Six Nations glory
Just last year, it was announced that Gregor Townsend would continue as Scotland head coach until at least the end of...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoBryn Bradley: I’m aiming to make a big impact for Harlequins and eventually Wales
Bryn Bradley is the big physical centre Wales need, but the 6ft 4ins, 17st midfielder will not get closer to their...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoPeter Jackson: The big fish that Wales let slip away
One reason why England are 1-100 to beat Wales in their opening match of this season’s Six Nations can be traced...
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Chris Hewett
/ 9 months agoChris Hewett: Junior Kpoku on course to power up Red Roses
On the basis that Junior Kpoku is 6ft 8ins and 120kgs, his opponents must be dreading the day they run into...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoSean Long back at Harlequins – and he has some unfinished business
Sean Long has returned to Harlequins in a consultancy role – five years after his first spell at the club ended.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 months agoLouis Rees-Zammit named among replacements for Wales return against Argentina
Louis Rees-Zammit has been named among the Wales replacements for his international return against Argentina.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 months agoI loved watching Gavin Henson play, says Jacob Beetham
When Jacob Beetham thinks back to the players he most enjoyed watching when growing up, one name stands out – Gavin...
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Chris Hewett
/ 12 months agoGalthie’s secret squirrel exercise
CHRIS HEWETT FACED with last week’s espionage bulletin from France, the owlish master spy George Smiley would have cleaned his spectacles...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 months agoBuilding from the wreckage! Steve Tandy’s task to reignite Wales
As Welsh rugby lurches from one calamity to the next as if trying to navigate a maze blindfolded, the worst of...
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Features
/ 12 months agoPaul Rees: Time for Steve Borthwick to put his foot on the accelerator
Paul Rees considers whether Saracens flyer Noah Caluori deserves his England chance in this year’s Autumn Series.
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Columnists
/ 12 months agoPeter Jackson: Wingers who fly high in their teens
Those teenagers who dare to wing it across the international stage belong to a galaxy of meteoroids once flown by England’s...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year agoLouis Rees-Zammit back in Wales squad after two-year absence
Louis Rees-Zammit is back in the Wales squad after a two-year absence and an attempt to make it in the NFL.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: Red Bull blindsided ex-Newcastle boss Steve Diamond
Paul Rees looks at why the former Newcastle Red Bulls boss, Steve Diamond, lost his job just hours after telling reporters:...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoNick Cain: Two-team model in Welsh rugby has little chance of success
The precipice on which Welsh rugby is perched rests on two disastrous decisions made on either side of the Millennium which...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoExeter Chiefs All-Time XV: All hail to best of the Chiefs
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: Andy Farrell not alone with his ‘home’ Lions selections
“There's an epidemic sweeping through the England team, but it isn’t catching.” Attributed to John Arlott (who else?), the exquisite one-liner...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: Money was the theme for the Lions – and that will not change
Paul Rees says that, as the Lions chase every pound, the home unions can't complain if players do the same As...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell looks poised for a repeat in 2029
Andy Farrell watched his Lions go down 22-12 to Australia in their final game down under then refused to rule out...
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Features
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: Wales need dose of harsh reality
Paul Rees says Scotland's defence coach Steve Tandy is the right man to take over from Warren Gatland Wales' five month...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoThe best players to never play for the British and Irish Lions
With Gregor Brown’s recent inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad, eyebrows have been raised across the rugby world. Scotland’s...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSteve Tandy appointed as Wales’ new head coach
Wales have appointed Steve Tandy as their new head coach. The 45-year-old Welshman will become the permanent successor to Warren Gatland...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Rassie Erasmus and Springboks produce new controversial tactics
The second full weekend of summer rugby took place, and, as always, there were plenty of things to talk about after...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: Bundee Aki takes the long road to be a British and Irish Lion
Back home amid the volcanic craters of South Auckland, a ‘very skinny kid’ would have seen Brian O’Driscoll’s reign as Lions...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoUnconvincing British and Irish Lions labour to patchy victory over ACT Brumbies
The British and Irish Lions failed to deliver the statement performance expected from their Test team in waiting as they laboured...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoJac Morgan takes tips from ex-Welsh British and Irish Lions
Jac Morgan revealed urgent pep talks with former Welsh Lions told him how to make the most of the current tour...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoJapan 24-19 Wales: Woeful Welsh are humiliated one more time
Japan .....................24pts Tries: Matsunaga 15, Nakasusu 58, Vaikea 70 Conversions: Lee 15, 58, 70 Penalty: Lee 63 Wales ......................19pts Tries: B...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoJosh Macleod returning from injury ‘massive’ for Wales – Matt Sherratt
Wales boss Matt Sherratt has hailed the return of Josh Macleod as “massive” after selecting the Scarlets flanker for their Test...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions: Tadhg Beirne’s buzzing for the real thing
Tadhg Beirne is finally revelling in a proper Lions tour in Australia after being robbed of the full experience four years...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoBeating Japan is the only thing that matters, says Dewi Lake
There is only one thing in Dewi Lake’s mind as he prepares to lead Wales into their two Test series against...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoWales must nail the basics – Sam Costelow
The contrast between this summer’s trip and Wales’ last tour of Japan could hardly be more acute. Back in 2013, they...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoJapan vs Wales – Over five decades of meetings
As Matt Sherratt takes his squad to Japan to face Eddie Jones‘ side this summer, The Rugby Paper takes a look...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoFinn Russell: Johnny Sexton and I are getting on well in British and Irish Lions environment
Finn Russell has declared peace in our time with Johnny Sexton but insists he never had a gripe with the Irish...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTraining is brutal, hot and stuffy, admits Adams
nBy HARRY TOVEY WALES have taken brutal measures as they bid to end their 17-Test losing streak next month when they...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions absentees – When luck is not your friend
Rob Cole looks at the long list of would-be Lions who were not able to go on tour because of last-minute...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoAndy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the British and Irish Lions back on top
Andy Farrell‘s passion for the British and Irish Lions is perhaps best encapsulated by his stirring speech ahead of the series...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSimon Thomas: A few bright sparks to light up the gloom in Welsh Rugby
Simon Thomas assesses the state of the clubs in Wales and predicts more battles with the WRU over what happens next...
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Features
/ 1 year agoEaster welcomes Worcester return
Ben Jaycock talks to the former England No 8 and current Chinnor coach about the challenges playing in the second tier...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSuper Rugby Americas Round 14 Review: Pampas secure top spot
With six sides still in the hunt for the playoffs heading into the final round, Round Fourteen promised much and delivered...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPete Ryan: The ‘often overlooked’ Sam Davies still tearing up Pro D2
Arguably the most famous position on a rugby pitch, a fly-half is integral to any side at any level. Charged with...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMatt Sherratt backs experience for Wales’ Summer Tour of Japan
Wales coach Matt Sherratt has revealed how the absence of recent captains Jac Morgan and Dafydd Jenkins has had a significant...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: Steve Borthwick’s summer crusade
Paul Rees reports as England prepare for their two tests against Argentina and one against the United States Mike Brown announced...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMatt Sherratt to resume Wales interim head coach role for Japan tour in July
Matt Sherratt will resume interim head coach duty for Wales‘ two-Test Japan tour in July. Cardiff boss Sherratt took charge for...
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Letters
/ 1 year agoModern day warriors deserve far better
IT IS high time rugby union realised ignoring the past is the preserve of the ignorant, shown by the fact today...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoGareth Anscombe on his way to Bayonne
By Sam Jackson Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe will leave Gloucester to join French Top 14 club Bayonne next season. The 33-year-old...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoAndy Farrell’s big British and Irish Lions test – How four unions can play as one
Paul Rees looks at the challenges ahead for the Lions as they journey into the unknown When rugby turned professional, there...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoAndy Farrell was destined to be great – Martin Offiah
Ross Heppenstall talks to Martin Offiah about how Andy Farrell was always bursting with desire Martin Offiah knew Andy Farrell was...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: If there is any justice, George Ford will be a British and Irish Lion
By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed The difference between time and eternity? It’s all relative – get it? – but in...
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