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National League One

/ 1 year ago

Chandler: I just love running out at big stadium

NEWS EXTRA ■By PAUL EDDISON CHANDLER Cunningham-South hits as hard as any tackler in rugby, but even the powerful Harlequins back-rower...

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News Extra

/ 1 year ago

England duo make world list

ENGLAND full-back Ellie Kildunne and back rower Alex Matthews have been shortlisted for World Rugby’s women’s 15s Player of the Year...

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Features

/ 1 year ago

Being a Lion was the highlight of my career

MY LIFEIN RUGBY BOB HILLER THE FORMER BRITISH & IRISH LIONS, ENGLAND, SURREY AND HARLEQUINS FULL-BACK IPLAYED 19 games and scored...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Stop messing with Marcus – Campese

By BEN JAYCOCK DAVID Campese believes England are going backwards under Steve Borthwick, who is ‘messing around’ with talisman Marcus Smith....

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Ivory out to make sure Chester hit right notes

By CHRIS COLLYER Dynamic: Chester centre Ben Ivory DYNAMIC outside centre Ben Ivory is out to “redefine what Chester are all...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

We need to work on youth retention

Having a go: Clifton’s Danny Hodge on the charge against Luctonians PICTURE: Gary Learmonth Steve Hill talks to Matt Salter, below,...

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Jeff Probyn

/ 1 year ago

England can find a little bit of cheer

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO HERE we are on the final day of England’s autumn international...

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Features

/ 1 year ago

YOUNG GUNS

FRANKLINMcMILLAN HARLEQUINS CENTRE Franklin McMillan only started taking rugby seriously at 14 but feels his fast development is down to spending...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, November 24, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24...

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Features

/ 1 year ago

Benson enjoys some extra expert tuition

TRP By PAUL REES Probyn: England should get the win we have all wanted >> Page 39 JAMIE Benson has returned...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

England need spark, says Nadolo

Podcast ■ By CAMERON STEPHENS NEMANI Nadolo believes that confidence is the main issue that England face, following some late capitulations...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Five times head coaches have faced their former side

By Charlie Elliott Whenever a player or coach goes back to a former club, there is always a sense of intrigue both with how...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Top Ten Matchups to look out for in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

By Charlie Elliott The last weekend of the Autumn Nations Series means that players and teams have a chance to salvage...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Italy vs All Blacks – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The All Blacks, led by Scott Robertson, are set to take on Italy in Turin under...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Wales vs Springboks – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports What is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Wales? Daffodils, Dylan Thomas,...

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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

England A set up is ‘critical’ for development – Mark Mapletoft

By Ollie Aust Mark Mapletoft was at the helm for the first England A fixture of the season, as they ran...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

Huw Jones admitted Scotland’s Autumn Nations campaign will effectively be defined by whether or not they defeat resurgent Australia at Murrayfield...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

England working with Tom Curry to reduce concussion risk

England are making adjustments to Tom Curry’s technique around contact in an effort to reduce his concussion risk. Curry was knocked...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

S4, E12: Nemani Nadolo on England’s struggles, Fiji’s backline and the best wingers in the world

Three weeks into the Autumn internationals and England and Wales both remain winless. Question marks hang over Steve Borthwick and Warren...

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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

I’ll always be grateful – Ollie Lawrence appreciated Eddie Jones’ coaching style

Ollie Lawrence insists Eddie Jones’ tough love shaped him into the player he has become as England’s former head coach prepares...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Who could be Wales’ next head coach if Warren Gatland goes?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Welsh rugby has experienced two particularly bleak periods of late. On Saturday, Joe Schmidt’s Australia handed...

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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

World Rugby Awards: Men’s Player of the Year and Breakthrough Player of the Year assessment

By Charlie Elliott The Men’s 15s World Player and Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees have been announced, with the best...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Cheslin Kolbe headlines Springbok-dominant XV

By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action can be best summarised as back and forth. Most of the games...

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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

England A dominate second half to down Australia A, with Henry Pollock impressing

By Ollie Aust England A – Tries: Heyes 6, Murley 43, 77, Langdon 56, Fisilau 61, Muir 68 Conversions: Atkinson 57,...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

We’re going in right direction – Steve Borthwick

By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham England boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

James Botham: We have to stay positive

By Simon Thomas James Botham says Wales can’t dwell on the negatives if they want to end their long losing run....

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Financial stability is key, says World Rugby chair

By Paul Rees Brett Robinson, who last week became the first person from the southern hemisphere to be elected World Rugby...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Lee Blackett building next generation

By Jon Newcombe England A attack coach Lee Blackett is convinced it won’t be long before several of the players on...

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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Ben Thomas glad to have old pal Max Llewellyn alongside him

By Simon Thomas Partner: Ben Thomas Ben Thomas is relishing his reunion with Max Llewellyn as they go in search of...

By Simon Thomas

Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Cheslin Kolbe’s double piles the pain on England

By Nick Cain England...............................20pts Tries: Sleightholme 4, Underhill 26 Conversions: Smith 5, 27 Penalties: Smith 16, 52 South Africa..................... 29pts Tries:...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

England are being outsmarted too often

PAUL REES ENGLAND’S revival under Steve Borthwick was designed to be built on defence, but South Africa’s decisive try yesterday was...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Why does it always go wrong in the last quarter for England?

By Brendan Gallagher Where do England minds go in the final quarter of big rugby games? Why do they lose focus...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Gatland: If I lose my job, I’ll go to beach

■ By SIMON THOMAS Wales v Australia PREVIEW... Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Principality Stadium Coach: Warren Gatland ONE of the more revealing...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

We are ready for a brusing encounter, admits Schmidt

Recalled: Samu Kerevi AUSTRALIA head coach Joe Schmidt feels that Wales will be “incredibly hard to beat” at the Principality Stadium...

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Letters

/ 1 year ago

England look like a clueless rabble

Another one bites the dust: England feel the pain against Wallabies I WATCHED with a g rowing sense of bewilderment as...

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Letters

/ 1 year ago

Two great games in one day

I SAW two of the best matches of the season last Saturday. The first was “live” between Stow on the Wold...

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Letters

/ 1 year ago

Too many mistakes

ENGLAND have the players to be successful but they seem to lack the mental fortitude to get over the line. They...

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Dream Team

/ 1 year ago

Dream Team – Jimmy Gopperth

JIMMY GOPPERTH, THE FORMER WELLINGTON, HURRICANES, BLUES, NEWCASTLE, LEINSTER, WASPS AND LEICESTER PLAYMAKER, WHO IS STILL GOING STRONG AT AIX-EN-PROVENCE, CHOOSES...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 1 year ago

Jac Morgan could lead Wales into new era

By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... Wales do not have much chance of beating Australia today in Cardiff...

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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Undercard get chance to show their A-game

By Paul Rees England's A team today get their first major work-out after being resurrected earlier this year when Australia’s undercard...

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English Championship

/ 1 year ago

Simon Gillham must get justice for the Championship

Simon Gillham’s arrival as chair of the Championship/Tier 2 Board should be good news for English club rugby. Gillham, below, who...

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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Building blocks for England’s future

England A’s fixture against their Australian counterparts at The Stoop at 2pm today is an essential building block for any head...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

McParland keen to shine for England A

By DAN ROBERTSHAW Stepping up: Northampton’s Archie McParland on the attack PICTURES: Getty Images Class: Antoine Dupont NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Archie McParland...

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