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The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Here’s how to make professional game financially stable

LAST week’s interview with Sid Sutton, the new CEO of Sale, certainly raised a few hackles within the grassroots of the...

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Featured

/ 5 years ago

Q&A – Sid Sutton: Why I took over as CEO at Sale Sharks at a time when rugby has been hit hard

Neale Harvey talks to new Sale chief executive Sid Sutton who stresses his defence to keep the club's pathway system active

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Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 5 years ago

Rob Baxter sets out his stall as Exeter embark on defence of their double

Rob Baxter opens up on how he is driven by those who doubted his appointment at Exeter Chiefs more than a...

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Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 5 years ago

Northampton Saints secure one-year extension with Chris Boyd

The Kiwi director of rugby's previous deal was set to expire at Franklin's Gardens next summer

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 5 years ago

Squad lists and opening fixtures for all 12 Premiership clubs ahead of new 2020-21 season

An overview of each club ahead of the start of a new Premiership season on Friday night

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 5 years ago

Season ticket holders to be allowed to watch home Premiership matches free on BT Sport

BT Sport and Premiership Rugby agree to make all matches played behind-closed-doors available for viewing

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Luffman is latest Leeds old boy to hit Test level

NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE’S influence in English rugby may be waning on the playing front but, from a coaching...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Cipriani urged to bring back his running game

By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: If Women’s Prem can scrum so should grassroots men DANNY Cipriani will be granted full licence to...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Threat to Prem as 14 test positive

PREMIERSHIPRugby confirmed 14 positive Covid-19 tests, including ten players, after all 12 clubs were tested a week before the new 2020-...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

This dash for cash could end in a crash

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST If you fancy undertaking a basic English language challenge this Sunday morning – it really shouldn’t take...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Ex-Chief Cordero interests Blackett

Favourite: Cordero BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler WASPS have emerged as front runners in the race to tempt former...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

More Cheetahs on the Prem prowl

TIAN SCHOEMAN could become the next member of the Free State Cheetahs squad to seek a short term move to the...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Kirsten: Missing stars won’t stop Chiefs

By NEALE HARVEY JANNES Kirsten insists denuded Exeter will not allow Test call-ups, retirements or injuries to stand in the way...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

YOUNG GUNS

CAM JORDAN GLOUCESTER LOCK Gloucester pulled off quite a coup over the summer when they managed to lure impressive second row...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 5 years ago

Silver lining for Galthie after Fiji cancellation

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Maestro: Maxime Medard scored for Toulouse in their win at Pau The Autumn Nations Cup got off...

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Featured

/ 5 years ago

Stephen Vaughan interview: All Premiership clubs are in trouble but all will survive

Wasps chief executive Vaughan talks government bailout talks, pride at the job Lee Blackett is doing, and academy plans

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Guest Blogs

/ 6 years ago

Sponsorships in Rugby

Sponsorships in Rugby are vital for the sport, both for Rugby League and Union. This also includes national teams too. In...

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Guest Blogs

/ 6 years ago

Best Bookmakers to Bet on Rugby

Ruby is a high-paced contact sport with plenty of action during the 80-minutes of gameplay. While it’s a game that glorifies...

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Columnists

/ 6 years ago

Let’s blood the newcomers against Georgia

Nick Cain suggests the team that England head coach Eddie Jones should test against the Lelos

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The Rugby Championship

/ 6 years ago

Jamie is a classic competitor

WHENit comes to the Premiership’s G-men, the flanker Jamie Gibson - newly signed by Gloucester after spells with London Irish, Leicester...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Thompson: Take a punt on Trailfinders

By NEALE HARVEY Feeling the burn: Guy Thompson has had to up his game at Ealing. Inset, Trailfinders work-out at their...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

We must earn place in top-flight says Ward

EALING Trailfinders director of rugby Ben Ward denies having any knowledge of Premiership plans to expand the top-flight and invite his...

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Features

/ 6 years ago

Championship resumption crucial for maturing Saints

By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: Eddie’s England lack control and leadership Scrum doctor: Matt Ferguson coaching Saints NORTHAMPTON scrum coach Matt Ferguson...

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Features

/ 6 years ago

Van Dyk signs for Exeter

EXETER CHIEFS have bolstered their prop stocks with South African Maks van Dyk. The 28-year-old tighthead will provide cover when England’s...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Championship want Sarries to ‘sod off’ says Greenwood

By GARY FITZGERALD Batting for Saracens: Will Greenwood WILL Greenwood claims Championship clubs would be happy to see Saracens go straight...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Falcons give code-hopper Burrell new lease of life

By JON NEWCOMBE Pinnacle: Burrell won 15 caps for England LUTHER BURRELL has put the dark times behind him and is...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Wig signs for Tigers

LEICESTER have signed former England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth following his departure from Saracens. The 37-year-old is the Premiership’s record appearance holder,...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Argentina ace Creevy puts his Irish future first

By NEALE HARVE Warhorse: Agustin Creevy in London Irish colours, and with Pumas, below LEGENDARY Argentina hooker Agustin Creevy has explained...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 6 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

/ 6 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

/ 6 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

/ 6 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

/ 6 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

/ 6 years ago

Leicester Tigers welcome Richard Wigglesworth to Welford Road

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

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Features

/ 6 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

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Featured

/ 6 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

/ 6 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

/ 6 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

/ 6 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

/ 6 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

/ 6 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

/ 6 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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