All posts tagged "Premiership"
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Features
/ 7 years agoGatland will need all his steel to take on the Boks
NICK CAIN ON THE DEBT THE LIONS OWE THEIR NEWLY-APPOINTED 2021 HEAD COACH Pilloried in 2005: Clive Woodward Mission accomplished: Warren...
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/ 7 years agoGATLAND ON….
…Lost 2009 series, Altitude wars…and England “For me it is unfinished business. We have to get the scheduling right. I was...
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Features
/ 7 years agoHill’s enjoying high life again after painful axe
NEALE HARVEY talks to former England star Richard Hill about his success in France Building a legacy in Normandy: Richard Hill...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoEQP rate proves our deal is working – Winstanley
By NEALE HARVEY English core: Saracens lead the way in Premiership. Phil Winstanley PREMIERSHIP Rugby has shot down suggestions that its...
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Features
/ 7 years agoAll Blacks jeers gave RFU boss his mission
NICK CAIN talks to the RFU’s new chief excecutive Bill Sweeney about his vision for the English game BILL Sweeney says...
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/ 7 years agoBoyd’s building an arsenal for all-out attack on the top two
Q&A MATT FERGUSON ON THE RECORD Game-changer: Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd imparts his wisdom PICTURES: Getty Images Predicting big...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoNorth has become a wasteland
INTRP on May 26, Jeff Probyn bemoaned the fact that the pathway which enabled him to reach the top was no...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 years agoSpare a thought for us poor Wasps f
EXETER are still the true champions, says the headline on Andy Armitage’s letter in last week’s Rugby Paper. Now Chiefs fans...
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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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 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...
Autumn Internationals
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