All posts tagged "England"
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoIreland’s finest take control
Paul Rees picks his Six Nations team of the tournament with the men in green providing six of the best ...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoThe whistleblowers under the spotlight
Matthew Luddington talks to two referees at the lower end of the game about the trials of taking charge of a...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoTen Italian tyros who will hit the headlines
RUGBY MATTERS IT’S BECOME almost a mantra or article of faith recently that reinforcements, in the form of a squadron of...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoVillagers in fine fettle on and off the pitch under Easter
By BEN JAYCOCK Chinnor are thriving on and off the pitch with director of rugby Nick Easter overseeing a “change of...
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National League 2N
/ 2 years agoOliver treble in vain as Hull leave it late
Tynedale.................34 Hull............................36 By BRIAN TILLEY A HAT-TRICK from Tynedale’s England U20s hooker Jacob Oliver was not enough to win a game...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoEngland were good, but a bit complacent
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME WATCHING the France versus England game last Saturday night, I couldn’t help...
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Features
/ 2 years agoYoung Guns: Exeter & England U20 back row Kane James
By BEN JAYCOCK Wales-born back row Kane James has opted to represent England due to the support received by U20s head...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoCooper names 28-player squad for N Wales
NEWS EXTRA ENGLAND U18 Women’s head coach James Cooper has named a 28-player squad for the Six Nations Festival which will...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTreacey to lead England in U18 festival
NEWS EXTRA BATH back rower Connor Treacey will captain England U18 in the Six Nations Festival. Treacey made his debut for...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoExeter secure Feyi-Waboso on long-term contract
Exeter Chiefs have signed 21-year-old England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on a “long-term” contract. Feyi-Waboso joined the Devonians midway through last season...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTuilagi to leave Sale for Bayonne
England‘s Manu Tuilagi will leave Sale Sharks, and likely bring an end to his more than a dozen-year international career, to...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoIreland lining up NZ and Wallabies
Ireland will face New Zealand and Australia in their autumn series before head coach Andy Farrell takes his leave of absence...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPollock is set for take-off at Saints
By PAUL REES When Henry Pollock signed his first professional contract with Northampton last year at the age of 18, he...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoFiji star Nayacalevu signs for Sale
Sale have signed Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu from French Top 14 side Toulon on a one-year contract with an option for...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoEngland unleash taste of things to come
SIX NATIONS 2024 By NICK CAIN France................................ 33pts Tries: Le Garrec 20, Barre 56, Fickou 60 Conversions: Ramos 21, 57, 62...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoEngland prove they are a force again
SIX NATIONS 2024 PAUL REES The Six Nations saved the best to last. France sealed second place ahead of England in...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoEngland must not drop this standard
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK ONE of the hardest aspects of sport is to get grounded again to repeat...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoItaly wins ignite the Six Nations
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The game-changing force of last weekend’s Six Nations tales of the unexpected cannot...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoEngland A need to face ‘real’ Portugal
NICK CAIN Portugal face multiple champions Georgia in the Rugby Europe final at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris today, and...
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U20 Six Nations
/ 2 years agoBand of brothers grab the glory
By BEN JAYCOCK France...............................31pts Tries: Ferte 12, Gourgues 24, Carbonneau 26, Castro 45 Conversions: Reus 13, 25, 27, 46 Penalties: Reus...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoWe need to make most of this team
NICK CAIN The England U20s won their first Six Nations title since 2021 with a tremendous second-half effort in which they...
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U20 Six Nations
/ 2 years agoDouble for Sheahan but Ireland miss out on claiming third title in a row
By NICK JACOBS Ireland................................. 36pts Tries: McLaughlin 19, O’Connell 59, Sheahan 70, 80+2; Edogbo 76 Conversions: Murphy 21, 71, 77, 83...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoWe are heading in the right direction
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk ENGLAND’S win against Ireland...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoThis is why you write off England at your peril
FOR any rugby neutral, England-Ireland would have been the game of the tournament. Take away the rivalries/stakes/bragging rights and stripping the...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoWe need strong finish – Ludlow
By PAUL REES Gloucester have been a cup team this season but skipper Lewis Ludlow is demanding a strong finish to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoNFL sides look set to take punt on Mallinder
ON THE BLINDSIDE Harry Mallinder’s dream of winning an NFL contract has moved a step closer after the former England U20...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoVermeulen open to England offer
ON THE BLINDSIDE By GRANT SHUB Jacques Vermeulen, who is eligible for England having been in the UK since 2019, has...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team with Alex Day
The Bedford and former Cornish Pirates, Northampton & Saracens scrum-half chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1....
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Friendlies
/ 2 years agoFive-star Bath run URC leaders ragged
Bath ....................35pts Tries: Cokanasiga 9, du Toit 34, Spencer 50, Muir 66, 75 Conversions: Bailey 10, 35, 51, 67; Worboys 76...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoA stark reminder of rugby finances
CHRIS HEWETT Rugby's political scene is quite lively enough when the arguments are being conducted in a sporting echo chamber. When...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 2 years agoWe need to push on, says Easson
Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Scotland Scotland head coach Bryan Easson wants his side to make a statement in the Six...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 2 years agoRed Roses in mood to make it six titles in a row
Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: England Marlie Packer leads the England side aiming to make it six titles in a row....
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Women's Six Nations
/ 2 years agoRiffonneau’s going large as France seek first title in six years
Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: France France are looking to topple England for the first time since their 2018 Grand Slam...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 2 years agoCunningham puts faith in experience to support youth
Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Wales Hannah Jones will lead a Wales squad full of experience with some exciting new young...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 2 years agoBemand aims for World Cup spot
Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Ireland Ireland are aiming to qualify for the World Cup with a good finish in the...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 2 years agoGiordano leads from front
Women's Six Nations team-by-team previews: Italy Back rower Elisa Giordano captains the Azurre and will win her 66th cap against England...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoGeorge the Great takes his final bow
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW On a Tuesday afternoon at Anfield in the late autumn of 1993, All...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoOnly a few can claim not to miss a minute
PETER JACKSON More than 200 players lined up on the starting grid for the Six Nations. Six weeks later, those going...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoAll set for a race to the finish
With the Premiership resuming next weekend, Paul Rees looks at how the runners and riders are gearing up The Premiership resumes...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 2 years agoI was thrilled to bits to be picked for England
My Life in Rugby with Magnus Lund - The former England, Sale and Biarritz flanker talks about his life in the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoLucky? No, that was pure skill
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THE sainted Antoine Dupont might be on a...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoDid that just happen? Five other jaw dropping moments
FRANS STEYN DROPPED GOAL (2010) The huge Bok centre was playing for Racing at Clermont. His side were trailing 14-12 when...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoBeating Ealing proves anything is possible
Matthew Luddington talks to London Scottish flanker Jack Ingall about combining work and play in the Championship ANECDOTES from rugby’s amateur...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoNow that’s what I call a performance, England
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME OKAY, I was wrong in my prediction a couple of weeks ago...
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Features
/ 2 years agoAndrews signs up at Sale
RUGBY SHORTS SALE have signed Sharks lock Hyron Andrews on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The 28-year-old...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 2 years agoSaitama make it a perfect 10 against Steelers
JAPAN LEAGUE ONE ROUND-UP By BEN JAYCOCK Saitama Wild Knights underscored their status as title favourites with an impressive 28-18 win...
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Young Gun
/ 2 years agoYoung Guns: Saracens & England U20 lock Olamide Sodeke
By BEN JAYCOCK Powerful second row Olamide Sodeke is earning plaudits for his ferocious defence during the U20s Six Nations but...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 17/03/24
As the men’s Six Nations draws to a close find action from Super Saturday and a preview of the women’s competition, getting...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoHaskell: Time for England to prove a point against France
James Haskell has challenged England to prove their performance against Ireland was more than just a one-off. Victory over Grand Slam-chasing...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoDaly recalled for Le Crunch with Roots and Tuilagi among substitutes
Preview: France vs England (Saturday, 8pm) England have recalled wing Elliot Daly for their final Six Nations match against France, with...
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