Premiership

The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Trailfinders prove claims for promotion are genuine

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Dead-eye: Craig Willis EALING Trailfinders won the first of their back-toback pre-season clashes with Newcastle to underline their...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Sione: Youth gets chance

By STEFFAN THOMAS Opportunity: Sione Kalamafoni says younger players must put their hands up SIONE Kalamafoni has urged a youthful Scarlets...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Jason’s out to make Britain’s kids healthier

Jon Newcombe talks to World Cup-winning hero Jason Robinson about his latest call to arms Mission: Jason Robinson talks to youngsters...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Welshman behind the Australian resurgence

Steffan Thomas talks to Wallabies’ match analyst Craig Whelan GROWING up as a huge rugby fan near Port Talbot, Craig Whelan...

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The Rugby Championship

/ 5 years ago

He’s Dunn waiting for now but will he return?

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Cameo: Tom Dunn takes a break in his 64 seconds of action PICTURE: Getty Images Tom Dunn...

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Richard Wigglesworth has signed for Leicester Tigers

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 5 years ago

Leicester Tigers welcome Richard Wigglesworth to Welford Road

A surprise signing by Leicester Tigers as the new Premiership campaign draws closer

By The Rugby Paper Team

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

By The Rugby Paper Team

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Featured

/ 5 years ago

10 key moments in Exeter’s double-winning season in eyes of Rob Baxter

Rob Baxter talks to Neale Harvey on the events which showcased to him Exeter's capabilities to win the domestic-European double

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Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Cain column: Irish prudence poses more questions to the RFU

Now is the time that unions are releasing their financial accounts - Nick Cain looks at the numbers and finds disparity...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 5 years ago

Jamie Gibson signs for another Premiership club after leaving Saints

Gloucester continue their recruitment ahead of the 2020-21 season after adding Kyle Moyle and Jay Tyack earlier this week

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Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 5 years ago

Steve Borthwick’s unrelenting energy to win could hinder Leicester in tough times, says Healey

BT Sport's Austin Healey talks to Adam Ellis about Leicester Tigers' new dawn under head coach Steve Borthwick

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Women's Six Nations

/ 5 years ago

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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The Rugby Championship

/ 5 years ago

Irish prudence poses RFU more questions

NICK CAIN Major contsruction: Ireland’s Aviva Stadium PICTURE: Getty Images RUGBY Union is fourth in the pecking order of popular team...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Nice idea Jeff, but nothing will change

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk JEFF Probyn writes in...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

We still don’t know why CEO Bill says Cain was wrong

THE £91m “sinkhole” deficit article by Nick Cain and the subsequent RFU denials has created much interest. First up, RFU CEO...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Sorry, world no longer revolves around Lions

COLIN BOAG Emotional attachment: Sam Warburton leads out 2017 British and Irish Lions During the week we saw just how huge...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

I was called a traitor for switching allegiance!

MY LIFEIN RUGBY MOURITZ BOTHA THE FORMER ENGLAND, SARACENS, NEWCASTLE, SHARKS AND BEDFORD LOCK Athletic: Mouritz Botha on the charge for...

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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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Features

/ 5 years ago

YOUNG GUNS

GEORGEHEAD HARLEQUINS HOOKER As a loosehead prop during his formative years at Tonbridge School, Old Reigatians RFC, Surrey and the Harlequins...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Academies boost the ‘parasitic’ Prem clubs

JEFF PROBYN Double act: Exeter chairman Tony Rowe with director of rugby Rob Baxter PICTURE: Getty Images With the last season...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Dennis off to chase new dream in America

By NEALE HARVEY EXETER’S Aussie star Dave Dennis is set for pastures new after revealing he has accepted the offer of...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Omar has credentials to be Lions’ inside man

By JON NEWCOMBE BRISTOL Bears defence coach Omar Mouneimne would love to be a wildcard pick for next year’s Lions defence...

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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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Six Nations

/ 5 years ago

Japan are a perfect choice

THE political posturing over player release for the Lions fixture against Japan is such a shame, with PRL taking the position...

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Club Rugby

/ 5 years ago

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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Brendan Gallagher

/ 5 years ago

The Verdict: There won’t be an asterisk next to this team

Brendan Gallagher analyses the Premiership final and how Wasps faced up to their uphill battle

By The Rugby Paper Team

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

By The Rugby Paper Team

Exeter Chiefs celebrate winning the Premiership final 2019-20

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 5 years ago

All hail to the Chiefs as Exeter lift Premiership trophy in Twickenham final

Nick Cain reports from Twickenham on Exeter Chiefs' 19-13 triumph over Wasps in the Premiership final

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

/ 5 years ago

Double Devon cream for magnificent Chiefs

By GARY FITZGERALD Encore: Captain Joe Simmonds holds his second major trophy aloft inside seven days as Chiefs celebrate PICTURE: Getty...

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/ 5 years ago

There won’t be an asterisk next to this superb team

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Fired up: Jack Willis is mobbed by his Wasps teammates after thwarting an Exeter attack with a turnover...

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Premiership

/ 5 years ago

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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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Don’t ring-fence,wewant more fairytales – Bracken

By GARY FITZGERALD Plea: Kyran Bracken KYRAN Bracken hopes football’s latest moves to set up a lucrative new European Super League...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 5 years ago

Gareth’s golden boot sets Exeter on their way

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

I regret not fighting for future at Exeter

FORMER PONTYPRIDD, SCARLETS, EXETER AND CARDIFF BLUES FLANKER/LOCK AND CURRENT PLYMOUTH ALBION HEAD COACH DAMIAN WELCH MY LIFEIN RUGBY Safe hands:...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Exeter’s steady climb shows there is hope for all of us

Q&A STEVE BODEN ON THE RECORD Former Leeds, Doncaster and Jersey hooker and recently appointed Doncaster head coach Steve Boden talks...

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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...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 5 years ago

It’s a glorious grind in the rain for heroic Baxter boys

By NICK CAIN All over: Captain Joe Simmonds celebrates Destroyer: Henry Slade explodes over the line for Exeter’s only try PICTURES:...

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Featured

/ 5 years ago

England v Barbarians called off after RFU discover second ‘bubble’ breach

RFU chief executive speaks out on Sunday's clash at Twickenham having to be cancelled

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 5 years ago

TEAMS: Four senior Wasps players to miss Premiership final

Read what Lee Blackett and Rob Baxter had to say after announcing their teams to play at Twickenham

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Columnists

/ 5 years ago

Guscott column: Jimmy Gopperth is key to Wasps springing a surprise

Jeremy Guscott lists the 37-year-old Kiwi central to Wasps' Premiership final hopes

By Jeremy Guscott

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 5 years ago

Niall Annett targets first Irish ton at Worcester Warriors

Promoted with Worcester back in 2016, Annett's long haul towards 100 appearances has been subject overcoming harsh injuries

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Niall targets first Irish ton at Warriors

TOM VALE talks to Worcester Warriors’ multi-talented hooker Niall Annett Niall Annett must be one of the most respected and admired...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Shields: It’s time to bring the trophy home

By JON NEWCOMBE WASPS will need to rein in the excitement of playing in the Premiership Final if they are to...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Launchbury fuelled by pain of 2017 final defeat

By TOM VALE Leader: Joe Launchbury wants to end Wasps fans’ long wait for silverware PICTURES: Getty Images CLUB captain Joe...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Gibson: Blooding kids didn’t devalue league

By NEALE HARVEY Invaluable eperience: Gareth Steenson guides Chiefs’ young guns to victory over Bristol Tyro fly-half: Harvey Skinner Livewire No.9:...

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