All posts tagged "England"
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Senseless Gatland’s Law should be binned
I wonder how many Rugby Paper readers can give me a definitive explanation of ‘Gatland’s Law’. I know I certainly can’t....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoTom Youngs in pledge to bring back glory days at Leicester
New Leicester captain Tom Youngs reckons the pain of three successive Premiership semi-final defeats will drive his side towards next season’s...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Built on sand, but Fiji’s Olympics bid will be rock solid
When it comes to stand-out Olympic performances, David Hemery’s 400m hurdles gold for Great Britain in 1968 is right up there...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: England’s U20 stars would thrive at Rio Olympics
Here’s hoping that the GB Sevens side for the Rio Olympics which was announced last week come back from Brazil with...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoJames Haskell: I’d risk my career again to beat the Aussies 3-0!
James Haskell has revealed he needed complicated surgery on his big toe to save his rugby career and now faces up...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain talks to Nigel Wray and Simon Halliday about the Club v Country crisis
When the new club-country accord between the RFU and the Premiership is announced on Monday, unless there is a cast-iron clause...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Gregor Townsend would make a fine Lions attack coach
As amazing as a 2017 Lions coaching team of Warren Gatland, Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter sounds they are all bosses ...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoTeam GB ‘too small to match big guys’ in Rio
Mike Friday, head coach of USA 7s, believes Team GB’s Olympic medal chances have been damaged by not picking more stars...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoRFU & Premiership Rugby sign new Professional Game agreement
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby Limited (PRL) have agreed a progressive new partnership for the next eight years...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoKay: Tigers can roar again with Toomua and Tuilagi
World Cup winner turned BT Sport pundit Ben Kay talks to NEALE HARVEY about how he anticipates the new season unfolding...
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Columnists
/ 10 years agoGuscott: The men key to their team’s fortunes – watch out for Schalk
By Jeremy Guscott SARACENS remain the team to beat next year and while they have not gone crazy in the transfer...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Tom Parton – England U18s full-back
This season could not have gone much better for Tom Parton but he is hoping for more and an unbeaten tour...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Dan Seal – Cambridge prop
1. Ice baths I had my first ice bath for a good few years on the recent England Counties tour of...
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Columnists
/ 10 years agoGuscott column: Eastmond can revive England hopes at Sale
By Jeremy Guscott Kyle Eastmond is a very talented player with a skill set that really suits Rugby Union. When he...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Simon Hammersley – Newcastle full-back
How’s pre-season going? The first week was pretty testing for everyone but we got into the swing of things and have...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoHaskell to miss six months with foot injury
Wasps and England international James Haskell is set to spend six months on the sidelines after requiring reconstructive surgery on his...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy life in Rugby: Brett Sturgess – former Exeter prop
I came from a football family and didn’t play rugby until about 15 when I became too big to play centre...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Max Wright – England U20s wing
Max Wright thought he would be watching the Junior World Championships from his sofa but things can change quickly in rugby...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Spare a thought for those on the treadmill of normal life
As the players finally get to take a break, no matter how short, given the clubs have already started pre-season training,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher looks back at Harlequins’ 150th history
What’s in a shirt? Harlequins launched their special 150th anniversary 1st XV shirt last week and the famous quartered colours remain...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoCharlie Hodgson: It’s all so fierce now but guys like Owen Farrell can keep us on top
How did it feel to finish your playing career as a Premiership and Champions Cup ‘double’ winner? It’s what dreams are...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain marks the England touring party
Test players Dylan Hartley (c) Top-quality leadership. Attended impressively to the core skills of hooking, and the longer he stayed out...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoJamie George reveals secrets of England revival
Victorious hooker Jamie George has identified the belief installed by Eddie Jones, Steve Borthwick’s coaching and the leadership qualities of Dylan...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Tom Savage – Gloucester lock
Back in pre-season yet? We had some physical and medical tests last week but the fitness and weights started this week...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWill Hurrell makes Bristol switch
Will Hurrell has agreed terms to join Bristol ahead of the upcoming Premiership campaign. The centre, who was Doncaster’s stand out...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Gregor Townsend could be Warren Gatland’s most important Lions pick
I have been watching and waiting for Wales to get a foothold in the international game again – and just when...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain: Now England must strive for sustained excellence
If outside praise makes you as weak as Eddie Jones says, then England are in grave danger of shuffling out on...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: The Welsh Lions face mauling by England
The last Lions Test team contained ten Welshmen and two English. The numbers for the next one could very easily turn...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 10 years agoNeil Back backing youngsters to rival star man James Haskell
James Haskell‘s heroics in Australia may have put the long-running back-row argument on the back burner but England legend Neil Back...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Miles Benjamin – former Worcester, Leicester and England Saxons wing
It’s only when you look to explore different avenues in life that you get to fully appreciate how special it was...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoNiall Morris joins Leinster
Former Leicester wing Niall Morris has joined Leinster on a short-term deal. The 27-year-old utility back has already met with the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoBath boss Bruce Craig NOT selling up at the Rec
Bruce Craig has categorically denied he is selling Bath after rumours emerged he was on the verge of offloading his controlling...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 10 years agoDylan Hartley can challenge captain Sam Warburton says Fran Cotton
Dylan Hartley‘s conversion from serial offender into a challenger to Sam Warburton as Lions captain is given a ringing endorsement today...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher remembers the Battle of the Somme
Today we are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme which history has generally condemned as the greatest...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Welfare is sacrificed on altar of Test cash
For those who survived the World Cup and everything else the fates threw at them, the longest of all seasons ended...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Eddie’s put basics in place, now let’s add killer instinct
Well that’s it, regular season and summer tour fun finally over with a first-ever series win – and whitewash to boot...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoShakespeare lover Paul Hill is writing his own drama
Paul Hill is a 21-year-old who has relished being stuck between a rock and a hard place during England’s victorious tour...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 10 years agoRob Cook’s backing Jonny May to break into Eddie Jones’ elite
Jonny May is set to roar back fit, firing and ready to reclaim his England wing spot, according to former Gloucester...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson verdict: Promise fades for Wales as Steve Hansen finds a new batch
There will probably be calls this morning from Humanitarian Aid organisations for another referendum in Wales so the people can decide...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: ‘Respect’ is the key to James Haskell’s rejuvenation
James Haskell is proof that you can’t keep a good man down. The sheer storm-force belligerence with which he bowled over...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoSuper heroes who can be marvels with Lions
Saracens coach Alex Sanderson expects his real life ‘Fantastic Five’ of George Kruis, Maro Itoje, Owen Farrell and brothers Mako and...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: You’ll have to take it up a notch to beat All Blacks
For a team in transition just eight months ago, it is remarkable to see England’s transformation under Eddie Jones and the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher verdict: Thanks to Saracens, Eddie has turned England into natural-born winners
The thing about winning, like any addiction, is that you can’t live without it. You can’t function properly without that regular...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoPlayers heading for another post-Lions burnout say RPA
Damian Hopley believes England’s top stars are facing inevitable burnout unless steps are taken to limit the number of appearances they...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoLondon Irish confirm George Robson signing
As revealed by The Rugby Paper on June 19, London Irish have signed experienced second-row George Robson. The 30-year-old former Harlequins...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoEddie Jones must look at Saxons stars Danny Cipriani and Dave Attwood
Fresh from leading England Saxons to a 2-0 series win in South Africa, head coach Ali Hepher reckons at least half...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: George Nott – England flanker
George Nott might look like a lock but is desperate to prove he has the athleticism to play in the back-row...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Eddie Jones is making history with every passing week
As a sportsman, you get the chance to write history every time you take part, whether in the Olympics or your...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoHarrison replaces Haskell in England XV
Teimana Harrison will start in England‘s back row for the third Test against Australia in Sydney. The Northampton flanker is the...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWallabies change three for final England Test
Michael Cheka has made three changes to his Australia team ahead of the third and final Test against England on Saturday...













