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England must play with the ‘wow’ factor

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK ONE of the biggest talking points of Steve Borthwick’s 2024 Six Nations squad is...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The talent is there – now let’s be bold

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK STEVE Borthwick talked of England “turning a corner” when he announced his preliminary...

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Sanderson hoping record crowd will inspire Sharks

PREVIEW... Sale v La Rochelle Today. Kick-off 1pm, Salford City Stadium By JON NEWCOMBE ALEX Sanderson wants La Rochelle to feel...

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Borthwick puts club form at top of his list

SIX NATIONS COUNTDOWN Paul Rees says change will be gradual rather than sudden as teams renew after World Cup THE first...

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George to captain England as Feyi-Waboso named in squad

Jamie George has been named England captain as Steve Borthwick handed opportunities to seven uncapped players, including Exeter’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, in...

By Nick Powell

With Smith and Mitchell, there should be fireworks

Paul Rees talks to Topsy Ojo and finds the TV pundit in optimistic mood for both club and country Topsy Ojo...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Farrell’s choice: Stay and hope, or cash in

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO Owen Farrell seems like he may have called time on his...

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Probyn: It’s tough to take charge of a team at prop

The Rugby Paper Podcast On this week’s edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast, Jeff Probyn joined host Ollie Little and our...

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Bailey glad to learn from Finn

By JON NEWCOMBE After being prematurely cast as Bath’s first-choice fly-half, precocious homegrown talent Orlando Bailey says he is enjoying his...

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Harrison grabs his chance

Sale have switched to a new energy provider this season – prop Ross Harrison, the longest serving player at the club...

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England’s attack has to have a revamp

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK The England attack has been mediocre since 2019 – and that’s giving it some...

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Saints go top after thrilling fightback

By ROB WILDMAN Northampton.................... 21pts Tries: Furbank 54, Mitchell 66, Penalty 70 Conversions: Smith 54, 66 Sale ..................................... 17pts Tries: Carpenter...

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Warr: It’s special to learn from the best

By LUKE JARMYN Sale Sharks Gus Warr believes that time spent rubbing shoulders and working with the likes of double World...

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Sharks keep it tight to hold off Saracens

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Sale Sharks ..................... 22pts Tries: Creevy 17, Roebuck 43, Cowan-Dickie 48 Conversions: Ford 18, 48 Penalty: Ford 64...

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Hogg the bletherer

ASKED just before kick-off in Dublin last weekend about Sale’s chances of beating Leinster, TNT Sports pundit Stuart Hogg told viewers:...

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Premiership previews: Round nine

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action....

By Nick Powell

Sanderson: Ford and Tuilagi will stay at Sale

By PAUL REES Alex Sanderson is confident England outside-half George Ford will be at Sale next season, along with Manu Tuilagi....

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Hastings close to Gloucester return

By PAUL REES Adam Hastings is close to a return for Gloucester after an injury-plagued 2023 that has seen the Scotland...

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Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Sunday round-up

Sunday saw a fourth meeting in as many seasons of La Rochelle and Leinster in the Champions Cup, with their last...

By Nick Powell

Dream Team with Rob Webber

The former England, Leeds, Wasps, Bath and Sale hooker, and Jersey Reds head coach who is now forwards coach in the...

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Extreme views we can do without

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I can't help but wonder what is happening to this game of...

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Good on Farrell for putting his family first

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from England duty was a surprise, but almost...

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Itoje is the best man to captain England

NICK CAIN - READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Maro Itoje should be England’s next captain following Owen Farrell’s decision to...

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Don’t confuse hatred on social media with responsible debate

NO-ONE in their right mind wanted to see Owen Farrell exit the international stage after announcing this week that he wants...

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Smith calls shots as Quins put on a show

By NICK POWELL Harlequins ....................... 36pts Tries: Green 9, Care 43, Riley 51, Joseph 59, 72 Conversions: Smith 11, 44, 61;...

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Premiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Eight

The Premiership finishes the first part of its season with five exciting games this weekend; Tom Jeffreys takes you through each...

By Nick Powell

“Shameful” – McCall blasts treatment of Farrell

Owen Farrell‘s club boss Mark McCall has described treatment of him as “shameful” and “not right” after the England captain announced...

By Nick Powell

Genge the favourite to take on captaincy from Farrell

Ellis Genge is the favourite to replace Owen Farrell as the next England captain after the fly-half decided to step away...

By Nick Powell

France Gets Major Boost Ahead of Six Nations

After losing out in the quarterfinals in their home Rugby World Cup, France Rugby is about rectifying their mistakes and going...

By Sam Emery

Fearing players going abroad is a false storm

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WORLD Cups provide rugby union with an opportunity to reset, and the actions taken...

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Ford keeps his cool to seal it for Sharks

By BEN JAYCOCK Sale ..................................... 11pts Tries: Hill 25 Penalties: Ford 49, 74 Bath ....................................... 9pts Penalties: Russell 5, 22, 39...

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Premiership Round Seven Preview

In the aftermath of an exhilarating round of derbies, where Bath narrowly triumphed over Bristol, Leicester Tigers revived their season by...

By Nick Powell

Smith: I want to join Alex in England team

By JON NEWCOMBE Fin Smith dreams of pairing up with Alex Mitchell for both club and country in the not too...

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Premiership Derby Weekend preview

Round six of the Gallagher Premiership ignites local pride and historic rivalries with three intense derbies set to take place. Bath...

By Ben Jaycock

Sharks go on attack with Ford in control

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bristol .................................13pts Tries: Caulfield 9 Conversions: Sheedy 10 Penalties: Sheedy 42, 53 Sale .................................... 27pts Tries: Reed 24,...

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‘Plenty of effort but too many mistakes’

BEARS director of rugby Pat Lam said his side were guilty of overcomplicating matters. “There was plenty of effort, but we...

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Jeremy Guscott

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Why refs must still have the final word

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THE World Cup final was always going to be tense, and produce significant talking...

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Creevy fires Sharks back to winning ways

By LUKE JARMYN Sale .................................... 24pts Tries: Reed 15, 33; B Curry 51, Creevy 69 Conversions: Ford 34, 70 Gloucester ...........................

By The Rugby Paper Team