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Features

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Patchell becomes a rocket in Japan

On the move: Rhys Patchell scoring a try for the Highlanders last season PICTURES: Alamy WALES fly-half Rhys Patchell has joined...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

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Aussies made to fight all the way

By Roger Panting Australia........................... 36pts Tries: Daugunu 7, 67; Gordon 25, Alaalatoa 54 Conversions: Lolesio 8, 26 Penalties: Lolesio 15, 31,...

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International Rugby

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Wales show defiance but the wait goes on

PETER JACKSON All week long the Red Dragon legions had planned their regimental mobilisation with just enough military precision to let...

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Latest News

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Josh McNally: I still have a lot more to give

Josh McNally views his move to Cardiff as the perfect outcome after contemplating for a time that his rugby career may...

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Latest News

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Lest we forget: The bravery of the fallen

PETER JACKSON It's a long way from Maesteg to Mametz Wood, from a mining community in the Llynfi Valley to a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

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I played my last game in 38-degree heat…

MY LIFEIN RUGBY CHRIS PLANCHANT THE FORMER NORTH OTAGO, BIRKENHEAD PARK, NEW BRIGHTON, WATERLOO, DONCASTER AND CHESHIRE/ LANCASHIRE BACK ROWER OMAN,...

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International Rugby

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The key talking points ahead of the second Test between Australia and Wales

Wales have not won a Test match since the 2023 World Cup. Wales will have another chance to try and end...

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Champions Cup

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Champions Cup to stick with format

By JON NEWCOMBE CEO: Jacques Raynaud Fans hoping for a return to the old four-team, six pools Champions Cup format in...

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Latest News

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Wainwright stands out as Wales fail to impress

PETER JACKSON Political swings being all the rage, the sixth-best team in the Six Nations duly fell victim to one of...

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Latest News

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McNally agrees Cardiff switch

By SAM JACKSON Challenge: Josh McNally is on the move CARDIFF have boosted their pack by signing once-capped England lock Josh...

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Features

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Three hat-tricks for the Baa-Baas was a peak

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DEREK STARK THE FORMER SCOTLAND, BARBARIANS & GLASGOW WING Scoring for Scotland with my first touch of the...

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Chris Hewett

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Whistler’s authority must be protected

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED In the middle: Sara Cox took charge of the Women’s Premiership final between Gloucester-Hartpury and Bristol last...

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Brendan Gallagher

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25 years on and it’s still a special place

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER It was the 25th anniversary of the first-ever...

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Latest News

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Winning on the road is crucial

A GOOD team needs to tick many boxes if it wishes to become a great trophy winning side and top of...

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Latest News

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Gatland hits the 50-mark for Wales

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Unless they change the habit of a lifetime in Australia over the next...

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Latest News

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Stepping into JPR’s shoes

ON April 26, 1980, Cardiff Arms Park staged what may have been the first club match to gross £100,000 in ticket...

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International Rugby

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Wales show spirit but Springboks just have too much in reserve

■By ROGER PANTING Wales.................................. 13pts Tries: Lake 30 Conversions: Costelow 30 Penalties: Costelow 7, 34 South Africa .....................41pts Tries: Kriel 3,...

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Features

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Thomas keen to make things happen

By SIMON THOMAS To get an idea of what Ben Thomas will offer as he returns to the Wales fold, it’s...

By Simon Thomas

Latest News

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The day Meredith made history

PETER JACKSON Courtenay Meredith spent the last 71 years of an exceptionally long life with something to shout about over what...

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Latest News

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NEWS EXTRA

‘Hardnosed’ Gilmore signs up with Quins HARLEQUINS have appointed Jason Gilmore as defence coach. The Australian arrives following head coach roles...

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Welsh Rugby

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Born in Solihull but Bevan chasing Wales spot

By SIMON THOMAS Focused: Ellis Bevan For Ellis Bevan, the dream has always been to play for Wales, even though he...

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Dream Team

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Dream Team

Rhys Crane, the former England sevens international and Bath, Sale, Nottingham, London Welsh & Ealing winger, chooses the best XV he...

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Welsh Rugby

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Baldwin back with Bridgend

FORMER Wales hooker Scott Baldwin has resigned as defence coach at Newcastle Falcons to take the role of head coach at...

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National Leagues

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Steadman joins York

York RUFC have appointed former Great Britain rugby league star Graham Steadman as head coach. Steadman will replace long-term head coach...

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Features

/ 2 years ago

Shattering end to Iestyn’s dreams

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Iestyn Harris had only just started to run with a rugby ball when...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Loughborough stay cool to take first university title

Round-up By BEN JAYCOCK LOUGHBOROUGH were crowned inaugural champions of Rosslyn Park University Sevens after beating Nottingham 17-5 in the cup...

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Rugby Sevens

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Jones will give all in chase for Olympic glory

By MILLY McEVOY Meg Jones knows rugby is unfair which is why she is giving it everything to get to the...

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English Gallagher Premiership

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Exeter’s Harris has to retire

Exeter hooker Iestyn Harris has been forced to retire from rugby on medical grounds aged 25. The Welshman, who joined from...

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Peter Jackson

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Sorry, but we don’t need your cup, Wills

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Of all the trophies dreamt up for international matches over the last 20...

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United Rugby Championship

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Lewis gives the Scarlets derby win

By ROGER PANTING Scarlets ............32pts Tries: Mathias 29, Davis 38, Lewis 44, 54 Conversions: Costelow 30, 45, Lloyd 40 Penalties: Costelow...

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United Rugby Championship

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Ospreys’ Nicky just too tricky for Cardiff

By ROGER PANTING Cardiff .................29pts Tries: Cabango 9, Grady 40, 85, Hamer-Webb 69 Conversions: de Beer 9, Thomas 70, 86 Penalties:...

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Schools / Universities

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‘Return to Rosslyn’ bid to open up new pathway

By BEN JAYCOCK Rosslyn Park University Sevens launches on Friday and will provide a pathway for Team GB going forward with...

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Rugby Paper News

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Where Does “The Best Try Ever” by Gareth Edwards Rank Among Rugby’s Greatest Moments?

Throughout rugby history, few moments have achieved the legendary status of Gareth Edwards’ try for the Barbarians against New Zealand in...

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Champions Cup

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Awesome! Toulouse make it a super six

By BEN JAYCOCK at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Champions Cup final player of the match and European rugby’s biggest star Antoine Dupont...

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Welsh Rugby

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WRU may still cut regions to three

The WRU’S executive director of rugby Nigel Walker said the governing body hopes to offer Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets an...

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United Rugby Championship

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I’ll pull no punches on Judgement Day, says Elias

By SIMON THOMAS Ryan Elias says there will be no punches pulled when he goes head to head with Wales rival...

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Latest News

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Going, that bundle of barbed wire, a match for Edwards

SID Going, who died last Sunday aged 80, might have been a man of God but the diminutive scrum-half from Kawakawa...

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United Rugby Championship

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Botham back to push Test case

Having seen his Six Nations campaign cut short at the first hurdle, James Botham will be looking to force his way...

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United Rugby Championship

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Lake’s at double to sink the Dragons

By SIMON THOMAS Ospreys ............... 26pts Tries: Lake 36, 43, Morgan-Williams 40, Williams 58 Conversions: Edwards 37, 40, 59 Dragons................13pts Tries:...

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Challenge Cup

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Ludlow’s up for the Sharks challenge

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite suffering a 14-try whitewash last weekend and finishing second bottom in the Premiership for a second straight...

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United Rugby Championship

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High-five as Cardiff seal first league win of 2024

By LUKE JARMYN Sharks .............. 14pts Tries: Appollis 24, Bosch 76 Conversions: Cronje 25, 77 Cardiff ..............34pts Tries: Lawrence 14, Donnell...

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