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Latest News

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The day France pulled a fast one on Grant

OF all the international coaches in all the world, none can have endured a stranger initiation than Scotland’s Derrick Grant, against...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

Coach who gave Hastings brothers their debuts

THERE was a time when the strength of rugby in the Borders was a weathervane for Scottish rugby generally. That period...

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Features

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Gatland’s second coming struggles to lift Welsh spirits

PAUL REES HEARS CRITICISM OF THE WALES COACH MOUNT AS HE PREPARES FOR TODAY’S VISIT OF AUSTRALIA TO CARDIFF Under pressure:...

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Jeff Probyn

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England still can’t hold it together

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Class act: Marcus Smith has brought a new dimension to England’s attack...

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Autumn Internationals

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

By Charlie Elliott Following a clean sweep of wins from the Southern Hemisphere teams, there is bound to be a big...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

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France vs All Blacks – Match Betting Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The Stade de France will host a monumental clash between two rugby giants on Saturday night...

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Autumn Internationals

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England vs Springboks – Match Betting Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will look to get their autumn campaign back on track when world champions South Africa...

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Autumn Internationals

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Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to bounce back from All Blacks loss

Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to continue their enviable track record of immediately bouncing back from defeats as...

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Autumn Internationals

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Warren Gatland ‘didn’t think there’d be this much pain’ in Wales rebuild process

Warren Gatland says he would probably head to the beach with a glass of wine “away from some of the pressure”...

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Autumn Internationals

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England will not move away from their DNA to match South Africa – Henry Slade

Henry Slade insists England will resist the temptation to strip back their gameplan in a quest to rescue their autumn by...

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Rugby Paper News

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Ranking of The Best Rugby Teams in 2024

Considering that the 2024 Autumn Nations are well underway, this moment is as good as any to talk about the best...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Lawrence Dallaglio: It will take brains to beat Springboks

By Adam Hathaway Lawrence Dallaglio has warned England they need brains and not just brawn to beat world champions South Africa...

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Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Mark Mapletoft backing for Asher Opoku-Fordjour

By Dan Robertshaw Mark Mapletoft has noticed an air of confidence around recent England call-up Asher Opoku-Fordjour this year and expects...

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Autumn Internationals

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Once again, England fail to use their loaf

By Paul Rees In a match both sides tried hard to lose, England succeeded. It was their fifth defeat in a...

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Autumn Internationals

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Of all the positives for Australia, Joseph Sua’ali’i was the biggest

By Brendan Gallagher Welcome back to Australia. Where have you been? And hello Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i. What did your mother feed you?...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Ireland all at sea as Damian McKenzie pulls the strings

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland................................ 13pts Try: van der Flier 42 Conversion: Crowley 43 Penalties: Crowley 7, 39 New Zealand ................... 23pts...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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France too strong for spirited Japan

By James Harrington France................52pts Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 4, 28; Gailleton 10, Roumat 19, Mauvaka 34, Gros 42, Boudehent 54, 65 Conversions: Ramos...

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Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

England a licence to thrill

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Key man: Ollie Lawrence should be able to inject more pace into England attacks...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Falcons know Doncaster will be tough test

By BEN JAYCOCK In: Oli Spencer scores for Falcons against Caldy PREVIEW... Newcastle v Doncaster Falcons Knights Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston...

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Autumn Internationals

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Steve Borthwick’s bench policy needs work

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week The bench miscalculations cooking England’s goose in the final quarter of...

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Latest News

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Evan Lloyd making the most of his late switch to hooker

By Simon Thomas It's safe to say Evan Lloyd’s story is pretty unique. Not only did he play for Wales before...

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Features

/ 2 years ago

YOUNG GUNS

JOE DAVIS NEWCASTLE SCRUM-HALF Despite being only 18, Joe Davis has broken into Newcastle’s Premiership matchday squad and is now chasing...

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Autumn Internationals

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‘Unmatched’- Ten unmissable player matchups in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

This weekend of the Autumn Nations Series almost entirely consists of fixtures that are expected to be decided by extremely fine margins, leading...

By Charlie Elliott

Autumn Internationals

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France vs Japan – Match Preview

France will kick off their autumn campaign on Saturday night as they welcome Japan to Paris. France is one of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Italy vs Argentina – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Italy will kick off the autumn campaign as they welcome Argentina to Rome. The Italians will...

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Autumn Internationals

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Ireland v All Blacks talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

Ireland launch their Autumn Nations Series fixtures with Friday evening’s mouthwatering clash against New Zealand. The All Blacks, who knocked Andy...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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There are no excuses – Tom Curry demands England ‘step up’ against Australia

Tom Curry insists England’s players must take responsibility for the inability to close out winning positions and adopt a “no excuses”...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Ireland vs All Blacks Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports This weekend, rugby action kicks off with a bang as Ireland takes on New Zealand at...

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Guest Blogs

/ 2 years ago

How to Bet on Rugby League: Latest Odds

Different countries like different sports and it does not mean that a popular sporting activity is equally big in all corners...

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Autumn Internationals

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Are two wins achievable for Wales this Autumn Nations Series?

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales head into the autumn with some pressure on them, looking to snap their losing streak...

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Autumn Internationals

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Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher start for Ireland against New Zealand

Front-row forwards Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher will start Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand in Dublin. Prop Bealham...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand

Lock Joe McCarthy believes Ireland have “earned the right” to feel confident of taking on the All Blacks as they attempt...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Autumn Internationals

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England agony after last-minute drama

By ADAM HATHAWAY at Twickenham Skipper Jamie George refused to point the finger at George Ford after his double miss condemned...

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Autumn Internationals

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School time is over, says Will Rowlands

By Rob Cole Will Rowlands says “school time is over” for Warren Gatland’s Welsh squad and it is now time to...

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Latest News

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Strong scrums must be rewarded – Adam Jones

By Paul Rees Adam Jones has called on the lawmakers to ensure sides with a strong scrum are rewarded amid rising...

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Autumn Internationals

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Darcy Graham on the rampage to ignite Scotland

By Bryn Palmer Scotland ........................... 57pts Tries: Rowe 9, Graham 15, 18, 53, 62; Jones 21, 79; van der Merwe 72...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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O’Driscoll: Ireland don’t fear ABs

BRIAN O’Driscoll predicts Irish eyes will be smiling again this week as they stick a hefty boot into the All Blacks’...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Letters

/ 2 years ago

Throw plans to segregate fans into the dustbin

THE fact that Premiership administrators are considering segregating away supporters demonstrates that people charged with managing the game have very little...

By The Rugby Paper Team