All posts tagged "Lions"
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James Harrington
/ 2 years agoWelsh warrior bows out in style
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Rugby – even thoroughly modern professional rugby – sometimes proves it still has at least a little...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoMoody Jnr wins first cap… in soccer
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER DYLAN Moody has followed in the footsteps of his famous father, former Leicester, England...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoHowley ready for new challenge
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER ROB Howley is set to leave his job as senior assistant coach with Canada...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoHeartbreak for Scarlets as Van Wyk try steals it
By SIMON THOMAS Scarlets ............23pts Tries: Rogers 17, Elias 68 Conversions: Lloyd 18, 69 Penalties: Lloyd 3, 48, 54 Lions.................. 24pts...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoThe Beast of Bezier broke the mould
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points French rugby said goodbye this week to the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLitterick learned prop trade through Jones
By SIMON THOMAS Rising star: Rhys Litterick AS a young tighthead learning the ropes, new Cardiff Rugby prop Rhys Litterick could...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoLate Cade try seals battling triumph for Park
By RHYS STRATTON Leicester L ......23 Rosslyn Park..32 ROSSLYN Park overcame a fierce challenge from Leicester Lions to come away with...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoBack-to-back wins for Mowden boys
By TOM BULMER Darlington MP.......25 Sedgley Park......... 18 DARLINGTON made it back-to- back wins with a close victory over Sedgley Park....
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTony’s Titans ready to relish toughest tests lying in store
By EDDIE MCATEER TAUNTON Titans face another difficult set of games in National One, and head coach Tony Yapp is under...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoHooper in line for Lions role
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER The Lions could appoint former Bath director of rugby and England Saxons second row Stuart...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoToulon turning their attention to Kinghorn
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Toulon's bid to sign England forwards Lewis Ludlam and Kyle Sinckler is hanging by a...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoSedgley Truck tops one club man honours
By JON NEWCOMBE Sedgley Park's Matt Riley became the player with most appearances for a single club either side of the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoLions of Europe would be a fine team to watch
A long time ago I concluded that the self-interest of the Six Nations runs so deep, and they are so frightened...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoTigers take the spoils as Lions let it slip
By JOE BARNES-TAYLOR Sedgley Park .28 Leicester L ......20 SEDGLEY Tigers got the better of Leicester Lions in a tight contest...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoRichmond still focused on quick return, says Bright
By EDDIE McATEER Richmond are looking to bounce straight back into the Championship following last season’s relegation, but they face stiff...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoToulon have prop Sinckler in their sights
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Toulon have launched a double raid on Steve Borthwick’s World Cup squad to lure Kyle...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoEdinburgh …… 17 Lions ……………. 16
By BEN JACOBS EDINBURGH held off the Lions to make it two wins from two to start their United Rugby Championship...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoNext time, Dupont will take what is his
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED DID the spirit of rugby romance go to meet its maker in the immediate aftermath of the...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team with Kyran Bracken
Kyran Bracken, the former England, Bristol and Saracens scrum-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1 Os...
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National Leagues
/ 2 years agoLions knock over big boys but still have lot to learn
By BEN JAYCOCK The term ‘anyone can beat anyone on their day’ is an overused cliche in sport, but none is...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoSutherland on way to Oyonnax
ON THE BLINDSIDE Scotland and Lions star Rory Sutherland has joined Top 14 new boys Oyonnax, who have had a tough...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoLast-gasp Lewis try saves the day
■By SIMON DAVIES Leicester Lions ....26 Rams ........................24 LEICESTER Lions bounced back from fivestraight defeats to beat the leaders in style....
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoItoje is too expensive for French
French clubs have gone cold on signing England and Lions lock Maro Itoje when his contract with Premiership champions Saracens runs...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoLions languish at basement after Moseley defeat
By NATHAN EDWARDS B Moseley ..............25 Leicester Lions .... 18 BIRMINGHAM Moseley bounced back to form as they handed Leicester Lions...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team with Ian Sanders
The former Bath, Gloucester, England 'A' and Barbarians scrum-half chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1. Gareth...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoElectric start to season for whitewash regular Wilko
By BEN JAYCOCK Plymouth Albion have discovered an unexpected try-scoring sensation in the form of 21-year-old hooker Harry Wilkinson. Wilkinson has...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoUruguay roar back to deny Namibia
By Ben Jaycock, Assistant Editor Uruguay………………….36 Tries: Amaya 19, 49, Kessler 28, Arata 54, Basso 66 Conversions: Etcheverry 29, 51, 55,...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoThe Evolution of Rugby Betting: From the Stadium to Online Platforms
Rugby has a longstanding tradition, one rich with passion, good fellowship, and it’s no surprise that betting has been integral to...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoLions are tamed on own patch as Heath respond
By MICK WILSON Leicester L ........ 3 Blackheath .... 34 BLACKHEATH bounced back from the disappointment of losing their long-standing home...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoBaxter: I’d have stuck by Luke
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that he was ready to step in and offer Luke Cowan-Dickie the chance of staying...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoDai Watkins, a magnet for every hit-man in north
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW David Watkins used to be fond of telling two anecdotes from his bruising...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWarburton: Ball in play time ‘crucial’ in France
By BEN JAYCOCK Sam Warburton believes fitness and management of ball in play time could be the difference in this World...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoTeague’s TV block
Mike Teague, a Lion among Lions during the series victory in Australia, says he has no intention of watching the World...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoWhen Deans & Co enjoyed free beer
When the Scottish and Welsh pioneers landed in New Zealand for the first World Cup, they saw an advertisement that made...
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National League One
/ 2 years agoKoroiyadi powers over to give promoted Lions a dream start
By MALCOLM WRIGHT Leicester L .......23pts Tries: Stubbs 17, Koroiyadi 76 Conversions: Lewis 18, 77 Penalties: Lewis 27, 51, 56 Sale...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoRFU will honour Watson contract
The RFU are set to continue picking up the tab for Anthony Watson despite the winger being ruled out of the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoCoventry send 10-try reminder
By PAUL SMITH JIMMY Martin and Will Wand claimed try doubles as Coventry fired a reminder to their Championship rivals of...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLeicester L …. 45 Hinckley ……… 12
By CHRIS CAMPBELL LIONS took the spoils in a Leicestershire derby which both coaches will have gone away happy with the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWebb tests positive for growth hormone
By Ben Jaycock Former Wales international Rhys Webb has tested positive for a growth hormone following an unexpected check by the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoThe time that Dixon bolted out of the blue
RUGBY MATTERS Bolters seem to be less common in top rugby these days but as teams finalise their World Cup squads...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoTop Cat: charisma, sermons and style
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW IF ONLY Mark Twain had been born half a century later, on the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoNorton never forgot his friend Murdoch
PETER JACKSON Tane Norton never lost sight of one image from his first UK tour as an All Black, that of...
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Features
/ 2 years agoWhen the Saints marched on
MOMENT IN TIME NORTHAMPTON COURAGE LEAGUE DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONS 1989-90 SPECIAL REPORT BY NEIL FISSLER Where are they now? BACK ROW...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs To add your club’s fixtures email newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk MORE fixtures...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJoseph bows out of Bath after a decade
NEWS EXTRA FORMER England centre Jonathan Joseph’s departure from Bath has been confirmed. After ten years at The Rec, Joseph has...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoModern-day Lions seem to be tone deaf
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER So the Lions itinerary is out for their 2025 Australia tour and, although there is much to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoLions 2025 schedule released including game against Australia-New Zealand XV
The British and Irish Lions have confirmed their schedule for their 2025 tour of Australia, including a match against a joint...
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Features
/ 2 years agoRingland: Time to cut back on subs
By NICK POWELL Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions player Trevor Ringland has called for rugby to “de-physicalise” by reducing...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 27: Unity through rugby with Trevor Ringland
On this week’s edition of the podcast former Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions winger Trevor Ringland MBE discusses playing...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoDragons get their man
The Dragons have won a three-way battle royale to land Ospreys full-back Cai Evans, who was named in Warren Gatland’s World...
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