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Features

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Help players make the right decisions

Every player makes decisions on the pitch, but some must make bigger tactical calls about how and where to play. Use...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Top 14

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Nice get their act

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Springbok women’s star Jakkie Cilliers is heading for Toulon, becoming one of the few South African women...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Northampton Saints centre Fraser Dingwall.

Club Rugby

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Fraser Dingwall takes the armband at Prem champions Northampton Saints

Fraser Dingwall has been named Northampton Saints captain for the new season, with Phil Dowson backing the England centre to lead...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Burns to call time

FREDDIE Burns is to retire from rugby later this year. The 36-year-old fly-half, who is playing for Dinamo Bucuresti, represented Gloucester,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

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How we’ll miss Smith’s brilliant sporting mind

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Starring role: Brian Smith playing for Ireland in 1990 Five Nations PICTURE: Getty Images WHERE do we...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

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George Kruis backs Courtney Lawes for England’s 2027 World Cup push

George Kruis believes Courtney Lawes could play a key role in England’s 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign after being impressed by...

By Adam Hathaway

International Rugby

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Jonathan Davies: England should pair up Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade at centre

The former Wales centre believes England’s midfield could benefit from greater continuity, while questioning whether Steve Borthwick is allowing his coaches...

By Ben Jaycock

Columnists

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Peter Winterbottom: Time to find out what Henry Pollock can do from the start as England’s No.8

The former England, Lions and Harlequins flanker believes Henry Pollock has done enough to earn a starting role at No.8, while...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Kiss kicks off with win over Japan

■By BEN JAYCOCK Flying start: Former Leicester wing Harry Potter scores Australia’s first try PICTURE: Getty Images LES Kiss says Australia...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Tom Litchfield breaks to score a try for Northampton Saints

Club Rugby

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Northampton Saints centre Tom Litchfield targeting England call-up

Tom Litchfield is determined to build on an impressive season with the Prem champions and believes strong performances for Northampton Saints...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

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Joe Marler becomes first-ever Celebrity Gladiator as the ‘Mauler’

The former England and Harlequins prop will make recurring appearances on the BBC entertainment show when Gladiators returns for its fourth...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Christian Wade in action last night for Newcastle Red Bulls

Club Rugby

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Christian Wade: Newcastle Red Bulls will start to make strides this season in the Prem

The former England wing believes Newcastle’s Red Bull era can deliver a major transformation, with the club targeting sustained progress on...

By Ben Jaycock

Club Rugby

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Will Trenholm is on a mission to build on Gloucester breakthrough

After fearing his professional career was at a crossroads, Will Trenholm found a new home at Gloucester and is determined to...

By Paul Rees

Joe Jenkins is keen to establish himself at Leicester Tigers following his move from Bristol Bears.

Club Rugby

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Joe Jenkins hopes Leicester Tigers move can catapult him onto the international stage

Joe Jenkins is determined to make his mark at Leicester Tigers after leaving Bristol Bears, with the 22-year-old keeping his options...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Latest News

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Player dies after training

FIJIAN Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his club Kyuden Voltex have announced. The Japanese second...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rieko Ioane breaks through for New Zealand

International Rugby

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Stormers 21-38 New Zealand: All Blacks fail to convince in opener

New Zealand survived a bruising battle with Stormers to begin their South Africa tour with victory, despite three yellow cards and...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

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Japan 32-35 Australia: Wallabies made to fight all the way by Brave Blossoms

Les Kiss began his reign as Australia head coach with a hard-fought victory in Osaka as the Wallabies survived Japan’s late...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

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We needed to be a lot smarter with the ball, admits captain Wilson

CAPTAIN Harry Wilson admitted Australia must wise up after surviving a major scare against Japan to scrape home in difficult conditions....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Erasmus: Tougher than a World Cup pool

■By BEN JAYCOCK RASSIE Erasmus believes South Africa’s blockbuster four-Test tour of New Zealand will be even tougher to negotiate than...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Newcastle move for Fiji hooker

Strong: Zuriel Togiatama on the ball for Fijian Drua against Queensland Reds PICTURE: Getty Images NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed Fiji...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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DREAMTEAM

ED COULSON, THE FORMER ENGLAND SEVENS, BEDFORD BLUES, NEWCASTLE, BATH, LONDON IRISH, MANLY MARLINS AND WESTERN PROVINCE FLY-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Knowles puts his money into Pirates

■By SAM JACKSON TELEVISION presenter Nick Knowles has become a shareholder at Cornish Pirates.The DIY SOS and National Lottery: Who Dares...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Top of the props…

HOW good to read an article about the sadly departed Wasps (All-Stars XV, 2 August), but I fear the excellent Brendan...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Players must stay within the laws

KYRAN Bracken talked in his column last week about how South Africa used around three various teams during the Nations Championship…...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

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Spreading the wealth? That’s not how I see it

IT IS not necessarily Gianni Infantino’s fault that he looks suspiciously like a Bond villain, but the FIFA president’s undisputed claim...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Miscellaneous

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Diamond in Bristol’s pack

Fearless: Kevin Bogira was the fulcrum of a no-nonsense forwards unit LONG before Bristol rebranded themselves as the “Bears” – and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Adam Radwan scoring for Leicester Tigers against Sale Sharks last season.

Club Rugby

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Prem review: Geoff Parling tells his Leicester Tigers players to build their own story

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Leicester Tigers.

By Paul Rees

Columnists

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Nick Easter: Absolutely crazy! RFU eligibility rules are madness and must go…

Nick Easter calls for the RFU to scrap its overseas eligibility rules, arguing England should be free to select their best...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Quins in need of someone in charge

Big signing: George Furbank has left Saints for Harlequins AT club level, I am interested to see what happens at Harlequins....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Phil Vickery in action for England against New Zealand

Features

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Paul Rees: People are suffering so let’s help, says Phil Vickery

Paul Rees on the legal battles over claims of brain injuries...

By Paul Rees

Club Rugby

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Paul Rees: The WRU’s licence to cull is really about control

Paul Rees argues the Welsh Rugby Union’s decision to reduce the country’s professional regions from four to three is ultimately about...

By Paul Rees

Features

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Nick was a great guy who wanted England to go well

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD NICK Eastwood was a seriously nice guy and person to be with. Obviously, I was very sad to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

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Peter Jackson: Martin Johnson leads praise for the unsung Lions of ’46

Peter Jackson revisits the remarkable 1946 Lions tour of Australia, highlighting the courage, resilience and extraordinary stories of the players who...

By Peter Jackson

Brendan Venter, then Saracens technical director, with Mark McCall in back in 2013.

Columnists

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Neil de Kock: Brendan Venter will bring a new energy to Saracens

Neil de Kock believes Brendan Venter can bring fresh energy to Saracens as he returns as director of rugby, with Mark...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Kildunne begins against old club

News THE PWR season will kick off with a host of players facing their former clubs when the campaign gets under...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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All Stars XV: London Irish – Exiles who can strut their stuff

Brendan Gallagher selects his all-time London Irish XV, featuring club legends Topsy Ojo, Brendan Venter and Paul Hodgson from the Exiles’...

By Brendan Gallagher

Monty Bradbury in action for England Under-20s

Features

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My Life in Rugby: Monty Bradbury – Playing for England’s U20s made me proud

Monty Bradbury, former London Irish and England U20s fly-half, reflects on his life in rugby.

By Ben Jaycock

Brendan Gallagher

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Brendan Gallagher: £1m deal for Northampton Saints star Henry Pollock is a long way off yet

Brendan Gallagher argues Henry Pollock’s growing profile could make him a future marquee player, but believes a £1m Northampton Saints contract...

By Brendan Gallagher

Miscellaneous

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Cowling was as durable as they come

PROPS are a law unto themselves, renowned for their hardness and durability, and that would certainly sum up Robin Cowling, below,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

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Champ Ins and Outs – Ealing Trailfinders add beef to get it right this time

Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Champ season and says Ealing Trailfinders will once again be the team to beat as...

By Ben Jaycock

Latest News

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YOUNG GUNS

HARRISON BELLAMY GLOUCESTER PROP Harrison Bellamy is determined to build on an unexpected Gloucester debut after a remarkable injury sequence propelled...

By The Rugby Paper Team