All posts tagged "Premiership"
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoCobus’ golden winter glows ever brighter
By NICK CAIN LOUIS Rees-Zammit is the hottest try-scoring property in the Premiership. Man-of-the-match: Cobus Reinach scores for Northampton But even...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
MIKE McCARTHY FORMER IRELAND, WASPS, NEWCASTLE, CONNACHT & LEINSTER LOOSE FORWARD IWAS a late bloomer with Ireland. I thought that ship...
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Features
/ 6 years agoChiefs ‘have learnt how to rule Europe’
Are Exeter Chiefs ready to win the Heineken Champions Cup? NEALE HARVEY talks to two of their coaches who believe their...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoHill: Grind of club rugby is killing player numbers
By NEALE HARVEY RICHMONDdirector of rugby Steve Hill claims player numbers will “fall off a cliff” unless the amount of rugby...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoWhy some Premiership clubs are angling for a format change to the Champions Cup
Saracens owner Nigel Wray details how player welfare grounds affect Premiership clubs in the Champions Cup
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoI can still cut it at Test level insists Bath and Wales centre Jamie Roberts
The two-time Lions tourist is eager to play a role for Bath to ease the pressure on Stuart Hooper
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSimmonds: Put me in the back row with Tom Curry
The Exeter Chiefs no.8 reveals when Eddie Jones last spoke to him
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Ross Moriarty should stay in Wales with Dragons
Shane Williams praises the back-row forward for filling in for Taulupe Faletau, but that he should turn down interest from overseas
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoI’m ready to challenge Big Billy again says Nathan Hughes
The move to Bristol Bears has fired up the no.8 to reclaim his England spot
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Rugby is forgiving and Rob Howley deserves that
Corruption had nothing to do with Howley's suspension handed by World Rugby, writes Nick Cain
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoJonny May is latest Leicester Tigers star to be targetted
SARACENS are weighing up a move for England winger Jonny May who is coming into the last six months of his...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoSix Nations aim to draw £750m TV mega deal as CVC near stakeholding
Could the era of free-to-air Six Nations viewing be coming to an end?
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Rugby as Wales’ national sport? Not with these crowd numbers!
Can we expect a full house at any of the regions' this festive period?
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Shane Williams
/ 6 years agoMoriarty should stay in Wales with the Dragons
Stick or twist: Ross Moriarty will have numerous options for next season PICTURE: Getty Images ROSS Moriarty has quickly become one...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoI can still cut it at Test level insists Jamie
By NEALE HARVEY I feel 25: The 33-year-old Jamie Roberts with Bath PICTURE: Getty Images JAMIE Roberts believes he still has...
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Features
/ 6 years agoJenkins fears WRU are failing the clubs
Steffan Thomas talks to Gareth Jenkins about his crusade to boost Welsh rugby The way it was: Then Wales head coach...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoWelch has willpower to quench Trailfinders
By NEALE HARVEY NEWCASTLE took a giant stride towards reclaiming their Premiership place with a hard-working display which, coupled with some...
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Features
/ 6 years agoYOUNG GUNS
FREDDIESTEWARD LEICESTER FULL-BACK Norfolk has provided a rich seam of talent to Leicester down the years with the Youngs brothers, Ben...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWilliams signs for Scarlets
WALES full-back Liam Williams is set to rejoin Scarlets from Saracens at the end of the season. The British Lions flyer...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTime to get ruthless, Clarke tells Gloucs
By NEALE HARVEY BATTLING back rower Freddie Clarke says Gloucester must hone their killer instinct if they are to figure in...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoHuge plaudits for Lam and Boyd
SINCE before the end of last season two subjects have dominated “rugby talk” – the World Cup and the financial affairs...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoIrish and French squad strengths defy belief
Views COLIN BOAG Galacticos: Leinster at Franklin’s Gardens had 453 caps between them What are we to make of the situation...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDREAMTEAM
STEVE McCOLL, DONCASTER AND FORMER SCOTLAND U20s, LEEDS & GLOUCESTER FULL-BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoRugby is forgiving and Howley deserves that
RROB Howley’s ninemonth ban (with a further nine months suspended) for breaching World Rugby’s gambling regulations is not something to be...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Stuart Hogg can be the missing link for Exeter in chase for Champions Cup success
Four wins out of four for Exeter Chiefs in Europe - Jeremy Guscott looks into how Stuart Hogg is part of...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoPlayers will fight to keep Lions alive roars Nowell
By NEALE HARVEY JACK Nowell insists the ‘old school’ ethos of the British & Irish Lions will survive no matter what...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHogg can be the missing link for Exeter in Europe
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Pedigree: Stuart Hogg scores against Sale in last weekend’s European Cup match PICTURE: Getty...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoCut-throat Cooney puts Quins to sword
By GARY FITZGERALD Winning the race: Luke Marshall scores Ulster’s second try PICTURES: Getty Images Quins highlight: Stephan Lewies celebrates his...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoChisholm steps into the breach for Quins
NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY LONG-SERVING Harlequins utility back Ross Chisholm is determined to ensure that Mike Brown’s absence does not...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSaracens reel in young Sharks ace Wiese
SARACENS have agreed a five-year deal to lure Sharks star Cobus Wiese from Super Rugby next season. The Premiership champions have...
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Features
/ 6 years agoTipuric top of Lyon’s hit list to replace Fearns
Wanted man: Justin Tipuric Return: Carl Fearns LYON are lining up a surprise move for Wales openside flanker Justin Tipuric to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBidding war begins for Nakarawa
PREMIERSHIP rivals Harlequins and Bath are set to go head to head later this year in the race to land Fijian...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBalmain wanted as cover for Williams
Off? Fraser Balmain Suitors: England’s Harry Williams EXETER Chiefs are among a clutch of clubs interested in signing Gloucester prop Fraser...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoThomas signing helped Hill make up his mind
By NEALE HARVEY Big talent: Ted Hill on the ball for Worcester PICTURES: Getty Images Top signing: Thomas TED HILL says...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
THE FORMER WASPS, BATH, YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE, DONCASTER & COVENTRY PROP CHARLIE BEECH TWO weeks ago I started my new life, as...
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Features
/ 6 years agoYOUNG GUNS
PATRICK SCHICKERLING EXETER CHIEFS PROP Patrick Schickerling had a decision to make over the summer: should he represent Namibia at the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNew stadium will end talent drain to Exeter says Matavesi
■By NEALE HARVEY Big chance at Saints: Sam Mataves SAM Matavesi believes the ambition of Cornish Pirates will blow the Premiership’s...
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Features
/ 6 years agoDan’s the man for Six Nations says Thomas
WAYNE Pivac has been urged to select Dan Thomas in his first Wales Six Nations squad. Openside Thomas – who represented...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoVan Rensburg’s found happy place at Sharks
By JON NEWCOMBE Slimmed down: Rohan Janse van Rensburg ROHAN Janse van Rensburg is reaping the rewards of a healthier lifestyle...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoExeter coaches re-sign
EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter and his coaching team have agreed three-year contract extensions with the club. Baxter, head coach...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLetters
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk Cutting the format could...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoRefs are there to apply laws not act as coaches
COLIN BOAG Sharp practice: Danny Care is the master of the shoulder wiggle After bingeviewing the Champions Cup games over the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoDREAM TEAM
TIM SWIEL, THE NEWCASTLE AND FORMER WESTERN PROVINCE, SHARKS AND HARLEQUINS UTILITY BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...
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Dream Team
/ 6 years agoDream Team: Moseley and ex-Coventry and Boland back Cliffie Hodgson
Willie le Roux features along with some old teammates at Coventry
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Featured
/ 6 years agoYoung Guns: Bath winger Gabriel Hamer-Webb
The Bath speedster talks working with Anthony Watson, Semesa Rokoduguni and Tom Homer
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLeicester Tigers seek to sign Argentina lock and keep hold of George Ford
Movement at Leicester Tigers...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoExeter Chiefs agree new contracts with Rob Baxter and coaching staff
New long-term contracts for key figureheads in the Exeter Chiefs coaching department
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPiutau: Radradra will make us a dangerous prospect
The Bristol Bears full-back talks to Neale Harvey about his desire to win championships at Ashton Gate by agreeing an extension
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup final frustration still eats at ex-England scrum coach Neal Hatley
Neal Hatley is trying to put the loss of the final behind him by throwing himself into the revamp of Bath
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoNick Abendanon drawing interest from home as Clermont stay nears end
Nick Abendanon is keen on a return to the UK after five years in France















