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/ 10 years ago

Justin Tipuric out of Wales’ NZ tour

Justin Tipuric will miss Wales‘ tour of New Zealand in June due to concussion. The Ospreys flanker, 26, has been advised...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Senior men must take the blame at Ospreys

Ospreys held on for a good win at Newport Gwent Dragons on Friday night but it looks too little too late...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Thomas signs new three-year deal with Ospreys

Ospreys have announced that young prop Gareth Thomas has penned a new three-year contract that will keep him at the Liberty...

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Nick Cain

/ 10 years ago

Nick Cain column: James Haskell can add muscle to GB’s bid for Rio gold

Great Britain’s campaign to become the first team to win Sevens gold at the Rio Olympics is in such dire straits...

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Peter Jackson

/ 10 years ago

Peter Jackson’s column: Time is on your side, Ian, but are Wales?

As career records go, it surely stands supreme – three Six Nations’ tournaments, three Six Nations titles and two Grand Slams....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Get smart, Wales, and you’ll win the big one

It doesn’t matter if you’re a new cap or a veteran international, facing England is the game that gets the blood...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Wales unchanged for Six Nations decider against England

Wales have named an unchanged starting XV to face England at Twickenham in the Six Nations decider on Saturday. There are...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Ospreys lose Aaron Jarvis to Clermont

Aaron Jarvis has today confirmed he will leave the Ospreys and move to Clermont next season. The 29-year old tighthead signed...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams’ verdict: Livewire Gareth Davies is the Welsh gamebreaker but he must learn quickly it’s not all about try glory

Gareth Davies sums up Wales right now – plenty of effort but lacking that final crucial touch. Davies was named man...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Wales change three to take on France

Alex Cuthbert, Bradley Davies and Dan Lydiate are all named in the starting XV as Wales make three changes for the...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Dan Biggar fit to start against Scotland

Dan Biggar has recovered from his ankle injury and will start at fly-half for Wales’ Six Nations match against Scotland on...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 10 years ago

Exeter still Ali Hepher’s focus despite link to England

Ali Hepher, the highly-rated strategist behind Premiership Rugby’s deadliest attack, refused to rule himself out of coaching England but insists his...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Wales name team for Six Nations opener

Rob Evans, Tom James and Justin Tipuric ahev all been included in Wales‘ starting XV for their Six Nations opener against...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Champions Cup round 6 teams

Pool 1 Ulster v Oyonnax Ulster: Jared Payne; Andrew Trimble, Darren Cave, Luke Marshall, Craig Gilroy; Paddy Jackson, Paul Marshall; Kyle...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Alun Wyn Jones to stay in Wales

Alun Wyn Jones has committed his long-term future to the Ospreys and Wales after re-signing his National Dual Contract (NDC). The...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Cardiff Blues have signed one of Europe’s top talents

Of all the transfers and moves announced so far – Matthew Morgan joining Cardiff Blues is by far the most exciting....

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Ospreys capture Springbok centre

Ospreys have announced the signing of South African international JJ Engelbrecht, subject to work permit. In what has been described as...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Ireland match holds the key to another Wales Grand Slam

No sooner have we all welcomed in the New Year than the Six Nations is upon us. It all kicks-off in...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Alex Cuthbert finding form at just the right time

Christmas derbies… there’s nothing else like them in Welsh rugby. As a player I loved this time of year. Now, as...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Rhys Webb boost for Wales and Ospreys

Wales and the Ospreys have been handed a major boost with the news that Rhys Webb has penned a National Dual...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 10 years ago

Just £25k would have stopped Bath signing Taulupe Faletau

Bath would have missed out on Taulupe Faletau had the Welsh Rugby Union been willing to pay an extra £25,000-a-year. Newport...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Champions Cup round 3 teams

Pool 1 Oyonnax v Saracens Oyonnax: Quentin Etienne; Silvere Tian, Guillaume Bousses, Alaska Taufa, Dug Codjo; Rory Clegg, Fabien Cibray; Soane...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Scott Williams commits his future to Scarlets

Scott Williams has signed a new deal that sees him extend his stay at the Scarlets until at least 2018. Williams,...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Ospreys must not waste that great result in Clermont

That wonderful fightback by the Ospreys in Clermont has given them the chance to make a real push for a quarter-final...

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Peter Jackson

/ 10 years ago

Peter Jackson column: Dan Biggar is the man to lead Ospreys on glory run

Dan Biggar goes to work this afternoon in a place surrounded by volcanic mountains, a suitable location for an Osprey who...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 10 years ago

Dave Ewers aiming to show he has real six appeal

Dave Ewers insists he feels no bitterness towards England after his World Cup snub – but is hungrier than ever to...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 10 years ago

A preview of the Champions Cup pools

By Brendan Gallagher Pool 1: Saracens, Ulster Toulouse and Oyonnax Overview: Saracens had 15 players involved in the World Cup but...

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Club Rugby

/ 10 years ago

Jones believes strong start to the season is a sign of things to come for Quins

Adam Jones may be a softly spoken, modest character when sat down in an interview but the forward has much to...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Taulupe Faletau veto good news for Wales and regions

Taulupe Faletau’s transfer saga may have been a mess but hopefully it could prove a turning point for Welsh rugby. For...

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Featured

/ 10 years ago

Dan Biggar set to sign on for 2019 World Cup

Welsh fly-half is finalising a new deal to stay in Wales for another crack at the World Cup.

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Club Rugby

/ 10 years ago

Bristol’s risen Phoenix Gavin Henson is enjoying his revival

The one good thing about hitting rock bottom is that the only way is up – but as Gavin Henson can...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Morgan in midfield for Wales against South Africa

Tyler Morgan will start at outside centre in Wales’ World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. The twice-capped...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Justin Tipuric to start for Wales against Wallabies

Justin Tipuric has been named in the Wales starting XV as Warren Gatland is looking to answer fire with fire in...

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Dream Team

/ 10 years ago

Dream Team: Lee Byrne – former Lions, Wales, Dragons, Clermont and Ospreys full-back

1. Gethin Jenkins – The Welsh Lion has an almighty engine around the park and is simply impossible to move at...

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Latest News

/ 10 years ago

Wales forced to change three against Fiji

Injuries have forced Wales to make three changes to their starting XV ahead of their game against Fiji on Thursday. With...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 11 years ago

PREVIEW: England v Fiji

Ben Youngs will win his 50th Test cap when England face Fiji in the first match of Rugby World Cup at...

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Jeremy Guscott

/ 11 years ago

Jeremy Guscott’s column: Wales won’t be weakened with Liam Williams and Mike Phillips

Injuries are a fact of Rugby Union life, and it’s always been a case of, ‘the King is dead, long live...

By Jeremy Guscott

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 11 years ago

Jonathan Thomas statement

After announcing his retirement from rugby, Wales international Jonathan Thomas has released the following statement: “It’s with real sadness I have...

By The Rugby Paper Team