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Gloucester will battle to the end

By PAUL REES Gloucester may be out of the running for a play-off place, but they will not be coasting in...

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Modernise the scrum, don’t allow it to die

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED IF WE take the Book of Ecclesiastes as our guide – ancient though it may be, it...

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It’s still all to play for in race to the finishing line

Paul Rees predicts a nerve-racking end to the Premiership season where bonus points will prove crucial THE two-month Premiership break has...

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Scrums can provide the best attacking platform

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Why the scrum is having to fight to stay a part of...

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Dingwall has his eye on All Blacks

By PAUL REES Fraser Dingwall is set on helping Northampton finish the season on a high and putting himself in contention...

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Lam: I understand Sinckler decision

By PAUL REES Pat Lam understands Kyle Sinckler’s decision to turn his back on England and join the exodus to France...

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I’ve loved my time at Bath – Gallagher

By PAUL REES Matt Gallagher admits it will be a wrench to leave Bath at the end of the season and...

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We’ll pick our best team for Exeter, says Bath coach

By PAUL REES Bath will pick their strongest available side at Exeter in Saturday’s Champions Cup last 16 with head coach...

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Llewellyn keen to put himself in the frame for Wales

By PAUL REES Max Llewellyn’s form for Gloucester this year will have put the centre in the frame for Wales’s summer...

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Schreuder happy to be Spencer’s back-up

By PAUL REES Louis Schreuder wasn’t the only South African scrum-half smiling when it was announced at the end of February...

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The scrum is fighting to stay in the game

Paul Rees wonders whether some of World Rugby's law tweaks will mean the end of the scrum as we know it...

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Don’t get trapped in bowels of a big club

Diamond’s warning to his young guns By PAUL REES Steve Diamond has warned his young charges at Newcastle to beware of...

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Bears can still finish in the top four – Dun

By PAUL REES James Dun knew exactly what Bristol’s supporters were going through earlier this season when the Bears became stuck...

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I’m fresh and ready for action, says Muir

By PAUL REES Will Muir broke into the England squad this year and although he did not feature in the Six...

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Quins hoping to tempt Care, 37, with new deal

By PAUL REES Harlequins are trying to persuade Danny Care to sign a new contract and finish his career at The...

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Baxter: Clubs will take Cup more seriously

By PAUL REES The Premiership will shut down next season during the two international windows, meaning more clubs are likely to...

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Van Graan backing Lawrence to put Bath in overdrive

By PAUL REES On fire: Ollie Lawrence JOHANN van Graan is expecting Ollie Lawrence to play a big part in Bath’s...

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Ireland’s finest take control

Paul Rees picks his Six Nations team of the tournament with the men in green providing six of the best ...

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Baxter backing Jenkins to bounce back at Chiefs

By PAUL REES Rob Baxter has backed Dafydd Jenkins to bounce back from the disappointment of leading Wales to a first...

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Pollock is set for take-off at Saints

By PAUL REES When Henry Pollock signed his first professional contract with Northampton last year at the age of 18, he...

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England prove they are a force again

SIX NATIONS 2024 PAUL REES The Six Nations saved the best to last. France sealed second place ahead of England in...

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We need strong finish – Ludlow

By PAUL REES Gloucester have been a cup team this season but skipper Lewis Ludlow is demanding a strong finish to...

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Butt: Race for the title is so tight that every point will count

By PAUL REES Will Butt is confident Bath will emerge from the top flight break on the front foot as they...

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All set for a race to the finish

With the Premiership resuming next weekend, Paul Rees looks at how the runners and riders are gearing up The Premiership resumes...

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Redshaw ready to lead from the front

By PAUL REES Ben Redshaw trained with England during last year’s World Cup before he had made his Newcastle debut, already...

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Borthwick gets his big selections right

PAUL REES Seldom can a victory plundered with the last kick of the match have been so richly deserved. England, so...

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Gatland on a mission to avoid whitewash

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Wales v France Today. Kick-off 3pm, Principality Stadium WALES are on their worst run in the Six...

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Players or gladiators? Why the game is struggling to find the right balance

Paul Rees reports on World Rugby's attempts to broaden the sport's appeal but can see problems ahead It has become an...

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It’s time for take – off, England

Paul Rees says that, with Ireland at home and France away to come, Borthwick's men must become relentless IT WAS three...

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Mercer: I’m focused on Gloucester

By PAUL REES If desire to play for England was a factor in selection, Zach Mercer would be one of the...

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Borthwick’s conundrum: Stick or twist for Ireland

PAUL REES It was England’s first real test this Six Nations as they faced a team that expected to defeat them...

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Lethargic France in need of new drive

By PAUL REES PREVIEW...France vs Italy (Today. Kick-off 3pm, Decathlon Arena, Lille) IT does not come any more demanding in the...

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England’s Plan A is to run at Portugal

By PAUL REES PREVIEW...England A vs Portugal (Today. Kick-off 1pm, Welford Road) Steve Borthwick left Edinburgh after England’s clash against Scotland...

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Lawes can bring some order

Paul Rees says the former England captain who has signed for Brive will have much to offer when he retires Brive...

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O’Shea wants more England A fixtures

By PAUL REES Twickenham is looking to arrange up to four England A fixtures in the coming years following the resurrection...

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Baxter expecting decision on Slade future soon

By PAUL REES Exeter expect to know “very shortly’ whether England centre Henry Slade will be extending his 13-year stay at...

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England A told: Play what’s in front of you

By PAUL REES England A will not be a replica of the senior side when they face Portugal at Welford Road...

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Magnificent Mercer takes no prisoners

By PAUL REES Gloucester ........................ 17pts Tries: Mercer 6, Llewellyn 11, Hathaway 31 Conversions: Tries: Barton 12 Exeter Chiefs ...................14pts Vermeulen...

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Borthwick is still in search of right mix

Paul Rees predicts a close encounter in the Calcutta Cup but sees Ireland winning another Grand Slam THE second round of...

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Norey working hard to grab his Prem chance

By PAUL REES Max Norey made his Exeter debut in 2019 but has had to wait until this season to nail...

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Anglo-Welsh league ‘depends on money’

By PAUL REES Premiership coaches have given their backing to Warren Gatland’s call for an Anglo-Welsh league – as long as...

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Crusaders captain Heinz catches up with his old pals

By PAUL REES Willi Heinz led the Crusaders against Bristol at Ashton Gate on Friday night and used his week in...

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After two wins, it just gets harder from here for England

SIX NATIONS 2024 PAUL REES England named an unchanged side for the first time since the 2019 World Cup, but although...

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Italy need to stay in the game – if they can

By PAUL REES PREVIEW...Ireland vs Italy (Today. Kick-off 3pm, Aviva Stadium) DUBLIN has been anything other than a fair city for...

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Legend who had no wish to be one

Paul Rees says it was hard not to fall in love with rugby as a young boy, watching his hero play...

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What’s in The Rugby Paper: 11/02/24

England and Wales reignite one of international rugby’s oldest and greatest rivalries on Saturday and they’ll be action, comments and analysis...

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England look ready to throw off the chains

SIX NATIONS 2024 PAUL REES CLOSE yet comfortable summed up a contradictory England performance. Exposed in defence at times, they smothered...

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France can only watch as Irish put on a show

By PAUL REES France.................................17pts Tries: Penaud 40, Gabrillagues 53 Conversions: Ramos 42, 53 Penalties: Ramos 27 Ireland............................... 38pts Tries: Gibson-Park 16,...

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