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Slick Toomua is matchwinner for the Rebels

SUPERRUGBY THE Rebels claimed their first victory of Super Rugby AU with a 29-10 win away at the Waratahs. Former Leicester...

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At last a plan which may save the Championship

COLIN BOAG Broken dreams: Rotherham fell from Premiership into National League One There were signs during the week that one of...

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Afoa: Pacific franchise will be a game changer

By NEALE HARVEY Investing in the future: John Afoa in action for Bristol PICTURES: Getty Images KANALOA Hawaii’s prospective entry into...

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Is Griffiths getting his own back on the Prem?

Finally, the Champi-onship has a championin Edward Griffiths,who is going to shine alight at the end of thelong tunnel that hasbeen...

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DREAMTEAM

MICHAEL VAN VUUREN, EALING AND FORMER NORTHAMPTON, BATH, LEICESTER, KINGS, STADE FRANCAIS, CHEETAHS AND SOUTH AFRICA HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV...

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No crowds is disgrace blasts Sale boss Simon

By NEALE HARVEY SALE Sharks owner Simon Orange has launched a stinging attack on government officials for dragging their heels over...

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Steele switches to Harlequins Wiese signs for Tigers

HARLEQUINS have confirmed the signing of scrum-half Scott Steele following his departure from London Irish, as revealed in last week’s Blindside....

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Fiji provide fireworks as rugby thrills on its return to Olympics

Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authoritative look at the history of Rugby Union THE return of rugby to the Olympics...

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These young coaches can make Gloucester special

Strong inside centre: Dom Waldouck was a hit with Wasps and England Saxons PICTURE: Getty Images Gloucester showed they were willing...

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Fitzpatrick: Scarlets CAN be world best

By PETER JACKSON Goode deal for Saracens Alex Goode will return to Saracens to end his career after his stint in...

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Webbe had an answer for racism: Laugh at it

Ground-breaker: Glenn Webbe playing for Wales against Scotland Glenn Webbe has never been one to blow his own trumpet. Had he...

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LIONS DODGE A BULLET TO DRAW EPIC SERIES IN NEW ZEALAND

THE British and Irish Lions, being written off by many at the dawn of professionalism, continued to defy the odds and...

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Mistake to rope off top-flight from rugby ‘Heartland’

A NUMBER of items from last week’s Rugby Paper show the mess English rugby is in. It’s becoming a regular feature....

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ROOM101

SAUL NELSON THE FORMER BRISTOL, CARDIFF AND LONDON WELSH HOOKER AND CURRENT HEAD OF RUGBY AT FILTON COLLEGE TAKES US THROUGH...

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Ruthless Haden is fighting his final battle

ANDY HADENwould be faintly amused to learn that he has now headed the list of rugby outlaws wanted in Wales for...

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Saracens pay the price for flying too close to the sun

THE Premiership and the European Cup, was all about Saracens during this era. For good and bad, it was a turbulentand...

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Modern day referees owe big debt to pioneer Roger

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk ANOTHER enthralling article from...

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Simmons set to join Australian exodus to Irish

Goode pens deal to stay with Saracens BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Etzebeth now the highest paid forward EBEN...

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Griffiths’ plan gets the nod to carry on talking

By JON NEWCOMBE Blueprint: Edward Griffiths ED GRIFFITHS hopes his plan to restructure Championship rugby will help end “the Punch &...

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I aim to be unique insists flyer Gabe

By NEALE HARVEY Help: Tom Homer Young talent: Gabe Hamer-Webb scores for Bath against Quins PICTURE: Getty Images AMBITIOUS Bath flyer...

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Ban American imports

I AGREE with Chris Hewett’s plea (TRP, July 19) to do away with the inane and superfluous ‘entertainment’ surrounding matches (although...

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Eastmond struggling to find a new club

Jobless: Eastmond KYLE EASTMOND is considering his options after being left without a club when he was shown the door by...

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Everybody has to earn their place – even Cipriani

Q&A GEORGE SKIVINGTON ON THE RECORD Challenge: George Skivington After a distinguished playing and coaching career with Wasps, Leicester, London Irish...

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Bale’s vegan ‘monsters’ set to be unleashed

By JEREMY BLACKMORE Diet: Brendon Bale BRENDON BALE is a man on a mission. Keen to break the stigma associated with...

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Easter is perfect pick to plug gaps at Falcons

Tim Fleming Proven: Falcons defence coach Nick Easter PICTURE: Getty Images DEAN Richards has done well to lure Nick Easter back...

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Yes, Eddie’s right..there are far too many subs

First sub: Mike Gibson playing for the Lions Don’t you just love it when Eddie Jones throws a handgrenade to get...

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Jack plans to kick on under Steeno’s watch

By NEALE HARVEY Running man: Jack Walsh playing for NSW Country against Melbourne Rebels in the Australian U19s Championship PICTURES: Getty...

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Burnt by Jason, run over by Jonah -I’m not alone!

THE FORMER AUSTRALIA,QUEEN SLAND REDS ANDWORCESTER FULL-BACK ANDCURRENT HEAD COACH OFUTAH WARRIORS -as told to Jon Newcombe MYLIFEINRUGBY CHRIS LATHAM I...

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Claim of racism against Chiefs step too far

T G Turner FOLLOWING last week’s letter regarding Exeter Chiefs and their branding using the North American Indian - there will...

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Warren’s getting stick but Fitzy’s got new challenge

Disrespect: Gatland Respect: Fitzpatrick LASTweek was a tale of two great All Black hookers. Warren Gatland was under the cosh in...

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Albion blast ‘culturally and spiritually illiterate RFU’

NEALE HARVEY PLYMOUTH Albion owner Dave Venables has accused the RFU of displaying “Dickensian authoritarian arrogance” after seeing his club docked...

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Sadnessover death of Clermont president

The death of Clermont president Eric de Cromières, aged 66, hascast a sombre shadow over French rugby.The former sales director of...

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Ring-fence and I’ll give my cash to grassroots

William Bolger ANOTHERexcellent report from Neale Harvey - the Q&A with Gary Reynolds in TRP July 5 covered a wide range...

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From pioneers to world beaters, the women who have ruled rugby

Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the most important rugby women TOP 20 …RUGBY WOMEN NEXT WEEK Rugby’s...

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Saracens set to face Stormers at Spurs’ stadium

SARACENS and Super Rugby side Stormers hope to play a ‘high-profile’ fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2021. Sarries signed a...

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Stalemate on pay cuts ‘may kill off Welsh rugby’

By ALEX BYWATER First central contract: Sam Warburton WALES’ rugby players have been told the ongoing delay in reaching an agreement...

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Brendan got me through lockdown!

Ken Howe Teddington RFC THANK heavens for Brendan Gallagher during the period of this horrendous lockdown. His dips into our past...

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Budget cuts puts squeeze on England Sevens

By SAM JACKSON ENGLAND men’s and women’s Sevens players - some of whom are due to compete in next year’s Olympics...

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Ruddock takes on new role at Ospreys

MIKE Ruddock has been appointed Ospreys development director on a three-year contract. The former Wales coach became the Welsh region’s performance...

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Flannery will fire Gustard’s will to win

By JON NEWCOMBE Staying: Adam Jones HAVING completed the final piece of the jigsaw in his coaching team with the addition...

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Heads out of the bunker chaps and point the way!

Lady Godiva’s dress-down ride through Coventry; Sir Thomas Fairfax’s rout of the Royalist forces south of Bristol; the first stirrings of...

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Sam’s style suits Hill in quest to be top captain

By NEALE HARVEY Role models: Sam Warburton and Lawrence Dallaglio Leader: Worcester’s new captain Ted Hill PICTURES: Getty Images NEWLY-appointed Worcester...

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