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The Rugby Paper

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‘Gregor’s half-time roasting hurt us’

STRONGwords from coach Gregor Townsend at half-time put Scotland back on track in Florence as the side continues to build momentum...

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The Rugby Paper

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Powder-puff pack has Wales on the skids and Georgia licking lips

By PETER JACKSON THE last time Wales lost more than six in a row, the head coach in question went on...

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Columnists

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Let’s blood the newcomers against Georgia

Nick Cain suggests the team that England head coach Eddie Jones should test against the Lelos

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Featured

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Jackson column: Band aid for Wales in 2023 Rugby World Cup draw

The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup takes place in December

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Features

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Van Dyk signs for Exeter

EXETER CHIEFS have bolstered their prop stocks with South African Maks van Dyk. The 28-year-old tighthead will provide cover when England’s...

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Latest News

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Scots face No.10 crisis

FINN Russell and Adam Hastings have been ruled out of Scotland’s squad for the Nations Cup after suffering injury against Wales...

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Latest News

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Argentina ace Creevy puts his Irish future first

By NEALE HARVE Warhorse: Agustin Creevy in London Irish colours, and with Pumas, below LEGENDARY Argentina hooker Agustin Creevy has explained...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Man up, or Wales will get a Dublin thrashing

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND No way through: Chris Harris of Scotland tackles Liam Williams PICTURE: Getty Images As I...

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Features

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Let’s blood wannabees and see if they cope

NICK CAIN SUGGESTS THE LINE-UP EDDIE JONES SHOULD PICK TO PLAY GEORGIA Roll dice: Eddie Jones No.8: Alex Dombrandt “Georgian rugby...

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Features

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Doris has pressed his claim for Lions – Geech

NEWS EXTRA By GARY FITZGERALD CAELAN Doris is developing into a Lions contender according to Sir Ian McGeechan, who coached the...

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Women's Premier 15's

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Four or five clubs may not survive the fan ban

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Bad news: Toulouse flanker Jerome Kaino left the field injured Financial matters continue to top the agenda...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Toby Flood interview – We’re all fresh and ready to go for our Premiership return at Falcons

Newcastle Falcons and ex-England fly-half Toby Flood speaks in-depth with Neale Harvey about the Championship winners' long-awaited return to the Premiership

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International Rugby

/ 5 years ago

Billy Burns in for Ireland’s Autumn Nations Cup squad

Former Gloucester fly-half Burns has been named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad, that welcomes back Keith Earls into the fold

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Italy have claimed the Six Nations wooden spoon

Columnists

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Guscott column: Italy still left nibbling of memories of fairytale wins

Jeremy Guscott shares his view on the lack of evolution within Italy rugby after the past two decades, and the profile...

By Jeremy Guscott

Miscellaneous

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Ben double as England are crowned champions

By GARY FITZGERALD BEN Youngs celebrated his century of caps with a sizzling, inspirational performance in Rome that saw England secure...

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Six Nations

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Losing Italy would help welfare for top players

JEREMY GUSCOTT Inspiration: Jake Polledri has been outstanding for Italy PICTURE: Getty Images IN many ways I feel for Italian rugby....

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Women's Six Nations

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Scarratt leads Slam mission

■By SAM JACKSON Skipper: Emily Scarratt will captain England in Sarah Hunter’s absence ENGLAND go into battle seeking a second successive...

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Brendan Gallagher

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World Cup horror show too gruesome to witness

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Spain will be craving more magic from Melee

BY hook or by crook international rugby is continuing around the world and among those matches expected to go ahead today...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

We’re fit, fresh and ready for the challenge of Premiership

Q&A TOBY FLOOD ON THE RECORD Battle ready: Mark Wilson will be leading the Falcons’ fight up front after a year...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Tykes revamp gathers pace

■ By JON NEWCOMBE Big break: Will Hardwick playing for University of Birmingham LEEDS TYKES have signed a bright spark of...

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Club Rugby

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I made the right decision for me, says ex-Harlequins wing Gabriel Ibitoye

Ex-Harlequins wing Ibitoye tells TRP how he is settling in to life in France and the Top 14

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England and Worcester centre Ollie Lawrence

Columnists

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Guscott column: Even considering the stakes, Italy game is a good chance to play Ollie Lawrence

Jeremy Guscott examines the selection options open to Eddie Jones ahead of England's Six Nations clash with Italy

By Jeremy Guscott

Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Eddie Jones needs tries to make up ground on Ireland in Six Nations finale

Nick Cain shines the spotlight on England's midfield being the main area requiring clear thinking in selection ahead of facing Italy

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Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Harrington column: Clubs pay heavy price for out-of-window Test

James Harrington delivers his column on all things French rugby, with Toulouse the hardest hit by international call-ups

By James Harrington

International Rugby

/ 5 years ago

No room for Simmonds brothers in England squad for Six Nations finale

Eddie Jones has named seven players who competed in the Premiership final in his 36-man squad

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Premiership

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It’s time to stop them all walking over the Lions

READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NICK CAIN THERE are times when you wonder whether the current generation of administrators are...

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International Rugby

/ 5 years ago

Dupont at the double in French high five

By ALEX BYWATER France ………………….38pts Tries: Baille 13, Dupont 31, 35, Ollivon 66, Thomas 73 Conversions: Ntamack 14, 32, 36, 67,...

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Latest News

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Amos keeps big picture in mind after Wales snub

■By ALEX BYWATER Getting up to speed: Hallam Amos HALLAM Amos wasn’t selected by Wales for their autumn campaign, but the...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Baabaas become part of rugby’s omnishambles

COLIN BOAG Frailties: Wallabies v All Blacks matches just keep coming The madness that plagues our game continues to deepen: after...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Italy match gives Eddie chance to play Lawrence

JEREMY GUSCOTT My pick to replace Manu Tuilagi: Ollie Lawrence of Worcester Warriors scores against London Irish PICTURE: Getty Images IT...

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Guest Blogs

/ 5 years ago

Rugby union countries with most registered players: Ready to know?

Rugby is a full-contact team sport that is popular in various countries over the globe. However, recently, not only the countries...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Kitshoff looks to France

Montpellier? Kitshoff SPRINGBOK loosehead Steven Kitshoff could be off to Europe a couple of years after he rejected a switch to...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Red card rules out Irish lock

IAIN Henderson will miss the remainder of Ireland’s Six Nations campaign after receiving a three-match ban for his red card against...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Go-ahead for six Tests but under restrictions

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Weeks of posturing, fingerpointing and metaphorical chest-beating ended with something approaching a temporary detente earlier this week,...

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Latest News

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Moriarty determined to put smiles back on Welsh faces

By ALEX BYWATER ROSS Moriarty has urged Wales to lift the spirits of a nation this autumn as Wayne Pivac’s side...

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Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Cain column: Will Eddie’s big smile embrace the new caps?

Nick Cain believes England head coach Eddie Jones could have better utilised his training camp to whet the midfield options available

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

New-look Ospreys prop Nicky Smith looks to munch France

Loosehead Smith is back in the Wales squad after being dropped for the Six Nations

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Featured

/ 5 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: Why was JP Doyle made redundant?

Respected referee JP Doyle discusses in length his career in Premiership and European competition

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Will Eddie’s big smile embrace the new caps?

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE Eddie Jones mission statement as he delivered his first, provisional, England squad...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Crucial bubble doesn’t burst before Six Nations

We’ve just seen the 2020-21 club season kick-off in Wales, Ireland and Scotland and already we are moving into international mode....

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

French in struggle to field team v Wales

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Tipped for greatness: Selevasio Tolofua France’s internationals are hostages in a club and country player-release war ahead...

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