All posts tagged "Premiership"
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoIt’s not a bottomless pit so spend wisely to safeguard future
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk SO much in this...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoSaracens are on par with the world’s best
IN response to letters regarding the Premiership playoffs, I believe the system is fair and and sensible. The best side doesn’t...
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Features
/ 7 years agoIrish count cost of signing Jackson
Controversy: Paddy Jackson leaves court after his acquittal on a rape charge COLIN BOAG I’ve never much enjoyed watching rugby at...
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Features
/ 7 years agoInexplicable not to bring Premiership final forward
JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK England’s finest: This year’s Premiership final contained a number of would-be Lions starters PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Features
/ 7 years agoMaking amends for my Wales mess up
JON NEWCOMBE talks to former England lock Geoff Parling about his new role as a coach Highs and lows: Geoff Parling...
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Features
/ 7 years agoExtracting Smith sends out a mixed message
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK MARCUS Smith has played more than a season of Premiership rugby for Harlequins....
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Features
/ 7 years agoWilliams and Slade lit up great Twickenham final
JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Counter attack threat: Liam Williams dives over for a Saracens try PICTURE: Getty Images TWO of...
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Features
/ 7 years agoGriffiths off to Ospreys
THE OSPREYS are close to agreeing a deal that will see them sign former England U20 centre Tom Griffiths. The 23-year-old,...
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Features
/ 7 years agoIrish enter race to sign Newcastle star Wilson
Star: Mark Wilson LONDON IRISH are putting together a move for Newcastle Falcons and England flanker Mark Wilson, who has a...
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Features
/ 7 years agoHalfpenny at 15 but give Liam a free role
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Sensational season: Liam Williams PICTURE: Getty Images LLIAM Williams can now rightly lay claim to...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoOdogwu eager to be starter at Wasps
By JON NEWCOMBE WASPS signing Paolo Odogwu hopes to help fill the boots left by Christian Wade’s sudden departure to the...
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/ 7 years agoLong wait is almost over for French fans
WHEN they finally get round to the denouement at the Stade de France next weekend, the Top 14 season will have...
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/ 7 years agoLate developers may be lost if they miss early selection
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME In the balance: England coach Eddie Jones has tough calls to make...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoStar signing Fekitoa can bring best out of Lima
By NEALE HARVEY Game-changer: Malakai Fekitoa on the attack for Toulon PICTURES: Getty Images MALAKAI Fekitoa believes his gamechanging wizardry will...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoChampionship clubs tell Prem: You can’t ride roughshod over us
PREMIERSHIP Rugby faces a battle to get plans for a 13-team top-flight over the line after Championship clubs rejected an initial...
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Features
/ 7 years agoYOUNG GUNS
ANDY CHRISTIE BACK ROWER SARACENS While Saracens have rightly been lauded for their recent Champions Cup and Premiership exploits, somewhat less...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoIt was painful lesson in how to be ruthless admits Slade
By GARY FITZGERALD Undergoing tests: Jack Nowell damaged his ankle HENRY Slade has outlined just what Exeter Chiefs need to do...
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/ 7 years agoSlimline Taqele is the tonic for Northampton
By NEALE HARVEY Fit: Taqele Naiyaravoro NORTHAMPTON wing king Taqele Naiyaravoro has revealed how trimming 15 kilos off his giant frame...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoMarchant: Quins need to match try rate of top two
By NEALE HARVEY HARLEQUINS will use the bitter disappointment of their late season collapse to fuel next year’s drive for silverware...
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Features
/ 7 years agoBaa-baas were sideshow compared to the Final
COLIN BOAG Beanfest: An England XV beat the Barbarians 51-43 The feast of rugby at Twickenham last weekend had something for...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoJackson column: Callum Sheedy must pledge allegiance to one flag
England? Wales? Ireland? The Bristol Bears fly-half faces a predicament few others can claim
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoGloucester add to centre ranks with addition of Chris Harris
More variation in Gloucester's midfield for next season
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoGuscott column: The culture which keeps Saracens and Exeter streets ahead of the rest
Jeremy Guscott on Mark McCall and Rob Baxter and how the chasing pack are faring
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoTRP Awards 2019: James Haskell – Special Achievement
England, Wasps and Northampton Saints flanker James Haskell was honoured at the inaugural The Rugby Paper Awards
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBreakthrough Bath winger Ruaridh McConnochie pens lengthy extension
The ex-England Sevens man is most definitely a part Stuart Hooper's long-term plans at Bath
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoSaracens stage epic fightback to stay No1
By NEALE HARVEY Top dogs: Jamie George celebrates with Richard Wigglesworth after scoring his second try to clinch victory for Saracens....
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Features
/ 7 years agoBattle of wounded knee is a must-win
DYLAN Hartley is looking increasingly like a gamble in a position in which, at this juncture, England do not want to...
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Features
/ 7 years agoCipriani has to go to Japan insists Guscott
General: Danny Cipriani in action for Gloucester EDDIE JONES has to take Danny Cipriani to the World Cup this autumn, according...
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Features
/ 7 years agoExiles’ jolly green giant Josh is hoping for England call at Bath
Leading from the front: Captain Josh McNally touches down for London Irish against Hartpury PICTURE: Getty Images Big moment: Josh McNally...
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/ 7 years agoI’d pick Dombrandt for the World Cup says Winterbottom
Power: Alex Dombrandt Praise: Peter Winterbottom with Raging Bull’s Georgette Ryan ALEX Dombrandt is a must-pick for Eddie Jones for this...
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Features
/ 7 years agoSanderson is named as the driving force behind Sarries
Euro kings: Saracens celebrate their defeat of Leinster Pitchside: Alex Sanderson gets down to the serious work in training PICTURE: Getty...
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Features
/ 7 years agoTo be chosen
Honoured: Seb Reynolds left, with Field Turf’s Jamie Oxley WHEN you are chosen for an award alongside the coach of the...
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Features
/ 7 years agoLeinster are still the fans’ favourites
PETER JACKSON compiles the numbers to reveal how many, or how few, watched Europe’s top leagues Pride of Ireland: PRO14 champions...
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Features
/ 7 years agoBaa-baas give Joe a chance to stake World Cup claim
Point to prove: Joe Marler, with James Horwill (left), in training for the Baa-Baas against England PICTURE: Getty Images Well that’s...
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Features
/ 7 years agoNear misses will give Bath a ruthless streak to be winners
On the up: Joe Cokanasiga, taking a high ball during the final day win over Leicester, is one of the young...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoCipriani in line for England after Barbarians call is blocked
Barred: Danny Cipriani DANNY Cipriani is likely to feature in England’s wider World Cup training squad next month after the Barbarians...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoKingston looking to open new doors after retirement
By NEALE HARVEY FORMERHarlequins rugby director John Kingston aims to fill a gap in the player welfare market by offering sports...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEaling Trailfinders back Premiership-Championship play-off plan on one condition
Ealing Trailfinders owner Mike Gooley wants more reward for the likes of Jersey and Cornish Pirates for developing top tier players
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoBest of rest are team to be feared
NICK CAIN PICKS HIS PREMIERSHIP TEAM WITHOUT EXETER OR SARACENS’ PLAYERS Given that the Exeter and Saracens duopoly at the top...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoCipriani has shown he must go to Japan ahead of Ford
JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Unique ability: Danny Cipriani can make something out of nothing PICTURE: Getty Images IF you judge...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoIt’s back to basics for Wade in NFL camps
By ADAM ELLIS CHRISTIANWade celebrated his birthday in between two training camps with the Buffalo Bills as he transforms himself from...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoTompkins in hat-trick blitz as Sarries go storming on
■From NICK CAIN at Allianz Park They’re off: Sean Maitland touches down for Saracens’ first try All over: Nick Tompkins scores...
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/ 7 years agoTough to go from Toulon to Ampthill – Robinson
■By JON NEWCOMBE ADOPTING the right mental approach will be key to Newcastle’s chances of bouncing back into the Premiership at...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoMcCall: Nick will make up for loss of Barritt
SARACENS supremo Mark McCall backed hat-trick hero Nick Tompkins to repeat his heroics in the absence of Brad Barritt. Sarries’ talismanic...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoThomas scoops top newcomer
ASPIRING Cardiff Blues outside-half Ben Thomas was named best newcomer at the Principality Premiership awards for his performances in helping Merthyr...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoLozowski: We weren’t perfect – we’ll be better against Chiefs
By NEALE HARVEY Hunger to improve: Alex Lozowski ALEX Lozowski says Saracens’ insatiable appetite for silverware will be the driver for...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoScottish prop stars call time
EXETER prop Moray Low says the time is right for him to bring the curtain down on his distinguished playing career...
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/ 7 years agoEaling back play-off plans but call for fairer funding
By NEALE HARVEY Support: Mike Gooley EALING Trailfinders owner Mike Gooley says he would have no problem with Premiership Rugby plans...
International Rugby
Will Genia backs the Henry Pollock hype but feels England need to be more fluid
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