All posts tagged "Premium"
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Features
/ 5 years agoKick out Italy to make the tournament fairer
COLIN BOAG Not with a bang but a whimper perfectly sums up the conclusion to this year’s Six Nations. It wasn’t...
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/ 5 years agoMurphy’s future at Tigers hangs in the balance
Under threat: Geordan Murphy GEORDAN MURPHY is battling for his future as Leicester Tigers director of rugby with his contract due...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoBy Dickens! Something is about to turn up for the Islands
IT IS difficult to know how many copies of David Copperfield are bought by members of the South Seas rugby community...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBlues aim to buck the trend of losing top talent
NEWS EXTRA By STEFFAN THOMAS GRUFF Rees insists the future is bright for Cardiff Blues with the level of talent coming...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoBattling Chiefs power their way to first victory
By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO EXETER CHIEFS secured their first victory in the Premier 15s thanks to a star performance by centre Gabby...
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/ 5 years agoWainwright may stay
THE DRAGONS look to be winning their battle with Cardiff Blues to retain the services of Wales flanker Aaron Wainwright beyond...
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/ 5 years agoLet’s blood wannabees and see if they cope
NICK CAIN SUGGESTS THE LINE-UP EDDIE JONES SHOULD PICK TO PLAY GEORGIA Roll dice: Eddie Jones No.8: Alex Dombrandt “Georgian rugby...
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/ 5 years agoBoks’ ‘big four’ will provide much harder challenge, but is it fair?
DANIEL GALLAN finds the state of play in South African rugby is still far from equal Jettisoned: Cheetahs, left, and Southern...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoShaunagh’s delight at away day success
By ADAM ELLIS Joy: Shaunagh Brown hailed Quins ‘huge statement’ HARLEQUINS and England prop Shaunagh Brown labelled victory on the road...
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/ 5 years agoPivac may have to drop Biggar to get style he wants
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE EVERY WEEK Patience: Waleswent through thephases for RhysCarre to scoretheir first try THE big change for...
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/ 5 years agoPay-per-view Ealing
EALING TRAILFINDERS jumped onto the pay-perview bandwagon this weekend, charging £10 for their friendly against Newcastle Falcons. The Championship club, who...
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/ 5 years agoDoris has pressed his claim for Lions – Geech
NEWS EXTRA By GARY FITZGERALD CAELAN Doris is developing into a Lions contender according to Sir Ian McGeechan, who coached the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCovid forces Dragons to close shop for fortnight
By GAVIN HARPER Experienced head: Dragons centre Jamie Roberts DRAGONS have been shut down for two weeks and their next PRO14...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoBears maul Sharks as Neilson lands a double
By CARL LEE BRISTOL BEARS overcame Sale Sharks to extend their winless start to the Premier 15s season, but it was...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWig will be a great fit at Tigers
RICHARD Wigglesworth still has lots to give despite being 37 and he should be a shrewd signing for Leicester with Ben...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSkivington chases an extra No.10
GLOUCESTER boss George Skivington is still looking to improve his squad with the new season less than two weeks away from...
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/ 5 years agoFranco: Italy must fight with new pride
DANIEL GALLAN talks to Franco Smith the coach charged with making Italy competitive again Moment of hope: Jake Polledri scores against...
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/ 5 years agoYOUNG GUNS
TOMMY MATHEWS NORTHAMPTON FLY-HALF Aspiring playmaker Tommy Mathews is living proof that perseverance can eventually pay off if you have the...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoCampbell hat-trick as Sarries keep up the pace
By AMY FULGHAM MAY CAMPBELL’S hattrick helped Saracens keep their perfect record intact with an emphatic victory over Gloucester-Hartpury. The hosts...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoThat makes two of us!
WITH reference to Andy Cox’s letter (November 1) concerning “automatic reward” for scoring a try under the posts. I wholly agree...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHamish eyes up France
SCOTLAND flanker Hamish Watson is looking at his options in France as he weighs up a move away from PRO14 outfit...
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/ 5 years agoHiggins hopeful Rosslyn Park 7s will go ahead
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points IT’S looking bleaker and bleaker out there for...
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/ 5 years agoProud to play my part at Twickers
MY LIFE IN RUGBY HEAD COACH OF THE BRITISH ARMY SENIOR TEAM AND FORMER NEWBURY & LAUNCESTON FULL-BACK MAL ROBERTS In...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoFour or five clubs may not survive the fan ban
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Bad news: Toulouse flanker Jerome Kaino left the field injured Financial matters continue to top the agenda...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoTime for switch to summer
GIVEN the recent announcement from the RFU cancelling all adult rugby from Tier 3 and below for the current season, surely...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMan up, or Wales will get a Dublin thrashing
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND No way through: Chris Harris of Scotland tackles Liam Williams PICTURE: Getty Images As I...
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/ 5 years agoRobinson’s Oaks can flourish in new home
Game changer: Romania’s new all-seater stadium in Bucharest COVID has been doing its worst all over the rugby world but the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLifeline at Quins helps Marc avoid hard labour
By JON NEWCOMBE Homecoming: George Merrick playing for Clermont Opportunity knocks: Marc Thomas playing for Harlequins against Wasps PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMaxwell departure adds to Welsh problems
By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ state of flux on the pitch is being replicated in the boardroom with another high-profile figure set...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoIs Eddie insecure?
WHYdoes Eddie Jones fear giving the impression that he is influenced by others? Is he insecure? We saw it with the...
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/ 5 years agoSexton’s so inspirational – but let’s hope to spoil his 100th cap
THE one key man Wales must close down on Friday night is Johnny Sexton. It will be his 100th Test match...
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/ 5 years agoRob backs Biden
JOE BIDEN’S slow motion ‘coronation’ as President of the USA will have been causing excitement to his extended family in Ireland...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCambridge get creative to build a brighter future
By JEREMY BLACKMORE Reset: Richie Williams CAMBRIDGE RUFC have adapted their entire strategy to ride the current storm and ensure they...
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/ 5 years agoChampionship 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWonderful player, but is he a captain?
Centre stage: Owen Farrell kicks for goal against Italy last weekend PICTURE: Getty Images OWENFarrell’s abject post game interview last weekend...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCooney on hand to keep Ulster on track
ULSTER skills coach Dan Soper believes the advantage lies with Glasgow Warriors ahead of their clash at the Kingspan tomorrow evening,...
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/ 5 years agoAll square for Uruguay and Spain
IT’S been a case of honours even in Montevideo with Uruguay and Spain sharing their quick-fire Test series with a win...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScholtz on his way to plug gap at Scarlets
By ALEX BYWATER THE SCARLETS are set to bolster their front row resources with the signing of Southern Kings prop Pieter...
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Features
/ 5 years agoVan 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoJunior clubs deserve credit, not academies
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk TWOexcellent articles last week...
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/ 5 years agoProtheroe has belief in new-look Ospreys
By ROB COLE Honest: Toby Booth Ospreys fan: Mat Protheroe is back home PICTURE: Getty Images THE all-conquering Leinster machine will...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGet real, we’ve had our fill of fake news
I’M all for sporting bodies vigorously fighting their corner in the PR and publicity stakes, accentuating the positive whenever possible, but...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoScarratt is star player
ENGLAND’S Emily Scarratt was named the women’s player of the Six Nations. Centre Scarratt, 30, starred for England in their second...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoChampionship 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoGreedy to demand greater slice of the cake
ANOTHER excellent article this week from Jeff Probyn, focussing on the one-eyed attitude of Premiership clubs, as reflected in Tony Rowe’s...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMax determined to build on that close encounter with Baabaas
By ALEX BYWATER Experience: Max Llewellyn enjoyed mixing with stars MAX Llewellyn hopes his all-too-brief but “crazy” experience with the Barbarians...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRFU cutbacks could halt Cornish production line
By NEALE HARVEY Axed: Neil Smith CORNWALL’S renowned production line is in danger of grinding to a halt amid swingeing RFU...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAll Prem clubs are taking pain but I’m sure all will survive
Q&A STEPHEN VAUGHAN ON THE RECORD Wasps group chief executive Stephen Vaughan provides NEALE HARVEY with an insight into how his...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFalcons 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...














