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British and Irish Lions

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Biggar will have lead role to play in Alun Wyn’s absence | Shane Williams

The last thing that Warren Gatland thought he’d have to do before flying to South Africa this week was appointing a...

By Shane Williams

Latest News

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Carmichael calls time

SCOTLAND and Edinburgh second row Lewis Carmichael has retired from playing aged 26 after “a number of concussions over a short...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

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Scotland captaincy eases pain for Jamie Ritchie

After missing out on Lions selection, flanker Jamie Ritchie has found inspiration from NRL coach Frank Ponissi to lead Scotlan

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

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Japan will give Lions real workout | Jeremy Guscott

I have always liked change for the right reasons, and the Lions having a game against Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday...

By Jeremy Guscott

Features

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As a No.8 and wing I was called McLomu

MY LIFEIN RUGBY ROLAND REID THE FORMER SCOTLAND, GOLDEN LIONS, GLASGOW, LONDON IRISH,LEEDS AND EDINBURGH BACK ROW/WING Versatile: Roland Reid in action for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

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Dai ‘years away’ from being a head coach

Preview... Scarlets v Edinburgh Today. Kick-off 1pm INTERIM head coach Dai Flanagan will take charge of Scarlets for the final time...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

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European Boks have inside gen on the Lions | Chris Hewett

Modern Springbok coaches fall into two camps: far-sighted progressives like Kitch Christie, Jake White and Rassie Erasmus – people who...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

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Edinburgh 31-34 Ulster: Deadeye Madigan smashes winner for Ulster

ULSTER centre Stuart McCloskey said it was a neat way to finish the season as Ian Madigan landed a penalty at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Jamie Ritchie to lead Scotland in summer Tests

Interim coach Mike Blair has included 17 uncapped players in squad for matches against England A, Romania and Georgia

By A Wood

Columnists

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Why can’t Japan find home-grown internationals? | Nick Cain

There are 19 foreign-born players named by head coach Jamie Joseph in his Japan squad to tour Europe this summer

By Nick Cain

Latest News

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Rassie Erasmus wary Lions have a grand plan to beat altitude

WARREN Gatland has “something up his sleeve” and could rewrite the script on how to beat South Africa on their own...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Sale Sharks wing Denny Solomona has garnered interest from Bristol Bears

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Denny Solomona has talks with Bristol Bears boss Lam

Could the Sale Sharks wing make a cross-Premiership switch to Bristol this summer?

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Rory Sutherland will dodge interest from Worcester Warriors

Sutherland now looks set to either move to the Top 14 or stay in the PRO14

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Glasgow 29-19 Edinburgh: Glasgow show their character to delight Wilson

GLASGOW Warriors bounced back from an awful performance against Benetton to end Edinburgh’s three-year hold on the 1872 Cup. Friday night’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

British and Irish Lions

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Overview: The 2021 British & Irish Lions squad

Warren Gatland has named his 2021 British & Irish Lions squad to tour South Africa this summer, extending the size from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

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Groom parachutes in for the big finale

RUGBY SHORTS FORMER Edinburgh and Northampton scrum-half Nic Groom has joined London Irish until the end of the season. South African...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nick Cain

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Clubs must call SGM to hold RFU to account | Nick Cain

THE news that RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has had to go bowl in hand like some latterday Oliver to ask...

By Nick Cain

The Rugby Paper

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Four major broadcasters turn down Lions tour documentary rights

The British & Irish Lions have not been able to reach an agreement to show their 'Living with the Lions' documentary...

By A Wood

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Scotland prop Rory Sutherland tracked by Worcester Warriors

Neil Fissler reports on Alan Solomons' next international target at Worcester Warriors

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Williams joins Willi at the Warriors

Signing: Owen Williams WORCESTER have signed Owen Williams from the Red Hurricanes in Japan. The 29-year-old former Leicester and Gloucester fly-half,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

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Controller Ross Byrne takes reins for 100th Leinster cap

Ross Byrne starts at fly-half for Leinster as Johnny Sexton and Harry Byrne miss out through injury in the Champions Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

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Youngsters see Edinburgh home

Edinburgh..............24 Zebre ......................18 EDINBURGH head coach Richard Cockerill praised the young players that stepped in on Friday night. With 16 players...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Podrezov, Willemse add weight to Irish front row options

LONDON Irish have signed Russia prop Vladimir Podrezov on a short-term deal until the end of the season. Podrezov, 27, who...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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London Irish sign hooker Mike Willemse from Edinburgh

Willemse becomes the first new signing announced by the Exiles for the 2021-22 season

By A Wood

Columnists

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Regions should not suffer for their service to country | Shane Williams

WALES’ four regions were conspicuous by their absence in Europe this weekend. To not even have one of our professional sides...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

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Franck Azema exit confirmed, destination unknown | James Harrington

Jono Gibbes is high among the favourites to replace Azema at Clermont Auvergne, writes James Harrington

By James Harrington

Features

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Revert to Five Nations over four weekends

COLIN BOAG Inconsistent: Scotland lose at home to Wales in Six Nations As the Six Nations ground to an end in an even...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

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Preview: Cockerill gambles on Blair at No.10

Edinburgh head coach defends the risky selection choice to play Blair Kinghorn not at full-back or on the wing, but at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

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My Life in Rugby – Dougie Flockhart: We took Bristol to the wire in play-off

THE Dumfries Primary 4 tournament, aged six or seven, was my first taste of rugby. Up until that point I was...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

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Finn Russell receives three-week ban for red card against France

Scotland fly-half Russell was shown a red card by Wayne Barnes for catching France No.15 Brice Dulin high with an elbow

By A Wood

Challenge Cup

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Jarrod Evans eager for action after ‘frustrating’ Six Nations

The Cardiff Blues fly-half saw Callum Sheedy overtake him in the Wales pecking order for the Six Nations, to the Welshman's...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Jono Gibbes favourite for Clermont Auvergne job

Richard Cockerill has also been linked with a move away from Edinburgh to the Top 14 giants

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

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Racing snap up bargain of the season in Fickou | James Harrington

Racing 92 have signed Gael Fickou to form an all-France midfield with Virimi Vakatawa

By James Harrington

Latest News

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Greig Laidlaw gives his first impressions of Japan’s Top League

The former Scotland captain had the option to stay in France but opted instead for the wonders of Japan

By A Wood

Latest News

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Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh: Thomas at the tiller as Blues chase Champ Cup place

Alex Bywater previews Monday evening's clash at Cardiff Arms Park with young centre Ben Thomas

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Scots must make mark with Lions this time

■By STEFFAN THOMAS SCOTT Murray is confident Scotland will have their highest British & Irish Lions representation for a generation this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

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Worcester back row Cornell du Preez closes on Toulon move

WORCESTER Warriors have started a search for a new No.8 with Scotland international Cornell du Preez set to join Toulon next season....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Connacht 14-15 Edinburgh: Chamberlain steals points in stoppage time

OUT-HALF Nathan Chamberlain was the hero for Edinburgh as he snatched victory deep into stoppage time at the Sportsground. Connacht paid...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Duhan the destroyer looks tailor-made for Gatland

By GARY HEATLY FORMER Ireland winger Tommy Bowe would “not be one bit surprised” to see Scottish powerhouse winger Duhan van...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

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Miotti signs for Warriors

RUGBY SHORTS ARGENTINIAN fly-half Domingo Miotti will join rivals Glasgow Warrior next season. Miotti, 24, spent two seasons with the Jaguares...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

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Round of 16 stages drawn for Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

The Round of 16 draw for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup knockout stages has taken place in Lausanne, Switzerland

By A Wood

Features

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Clifton’s hackers caused public school stand-off

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools ALTHOUGH Clifton will reluctantly concede that the annual game between Edinburgh...

By The Rugby Paper Team