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English Championship

/ 6 years ago

No money secrets when Robert was around

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Captain: Will Carling IN THE final years of amateurism, circa 1992, when the...

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National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Students school desperate Dale

■By ALINA MENUKHIN L’Boro ………….46 Tynedale …….14 LOUGHBOROUGH Students cast last week’s defeat at Huddersfield off as they ran in seven...

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Features

/ 6 years ago

YOUNG GUNS

PATRICK SCHICKERLING EXETER CHIEFS PROP Patrick Schickerling had a decision to make over the summer: should he represent Namibia at the...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 6 years ago

Double trouble for Lightning

■By JENNY BATES Glos-Hartp’ry.17 L’borough…….36 LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning abruptly ended Gloucester-Hartpury’s winning run after staging a second-half turnaround. Tries from Ellie Underwood,...

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Features

/ 6 years ago

Dan’s the man for Six Nations says Thomas

WAYNE Pivac has been urged to select Dan Thomas in his first Wales Six Nations squad. Openside Thomas – who represented...

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Miscellaneous

/ 6 years ago

Sarries in Euro punch-up

Flashpoint: The trouble erupts between Saracens and Munster PICTURE: Getty Images A MUNSTER medic’s jibe about Jamie George’s weight sparked a...

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Challenge Cup

/ 6 years ago

Thacker’s final flourish maintains Bears’ perfect record

By JACK WILLIS Big impact: Toby Fricker makes yards for Bristol BRISTOL’S pursuit of European glory stepped up a gear as...

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Features

/ 6 years ago

All Blacks of the year all come from Fiji!

Swapped allegiance: Sevu Reece PICTURE: Getty Images I OCCASIONALLY get taken to task – I’m being as polite as possible –...

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English Championship

/ 6 years ago

Indestructible Faletau gets bad breaks

Invisible man: Taulupe Faletau has not been seen by club or country PICTURE: Getty Images There was a time when Taulupe...

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National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Determined Lucs stop Field

■By GEOFF VICKERS Luctonians……15 Huddersfield .10 LUCTONIANS stole the honours in this scrappy but tight affair that featured an exceptional exhibition...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

New stadium will end talent drain to Exeter says Matavesi

■By NEALE HARVEY Big chance at Saints: Sam Mataves SAM Matavesi believes the ambition of Cornish Pirates will blow the Premiership’s...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 6 years ago

Sharks leave it late to wrap up points

■By TOM BULMER DMP Sharks ….17 Bristol Bears .10 DMP SHARKS secured an important home win over Bristol Bears after a...

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Features

/ 6 years ago

Wales search for top young talent

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Excited: Humphreys WALES’ new coaching team plan to look far and wide in a bid for success –...

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Champions Cup

/ 6 years ago

Cut-throat Cooney puts Quins to sword

By GARY FITZGERALD Winning the race: Luke Marshall scores Ulster’s second try PICTURES: Getty Images Quins highlight: Stephan Lewies celebrates his...

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Challenge Cup

/ 6 years ago

Jaco puts the boot into Wasps’ Euro hopes

By ROB WILDMAN DAI Young urged his faltering Wasps squad to “stay strong together” after losing for the second week running...

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Features

/ 6 years ago

Not all rosy in Rainbow nation

Decision: Aphiwe Dyantyi and Chiliboy Ralepelle THESE are heady days for South African rugby but there is one very dark cloud...

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English Championship

/ 6 years ago

‘Mooloo Man’ Foster joins the club

NO PROVINCIAL team is ever likely to match the grandiose achievements of the one responsible for hammering the Lions to the...

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National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Sedgley’s Glasse is half full after huge win

■By ANNIE COOPER Sedgley Park 59 Scunthorpe ……7 SEDGLEY Park got their promotion hopes back on track after romping to an...

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Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Guernsey pounce on Wimbledon delay

London & South East Premier WITH the Tunbridge Wells v Wimbledon game postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, Guernsey moved to...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 6 years ago

Quins stunned by champions

■By NICK REWCASTLE Harlequins……27 Saracens …….33 A STUNNING comeback from Saracens saw the reigning champions claim a memorable victory over title...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Van Rensburg’s found happy place at Sharks

By JON NEWCOMBE Slimmed down: Rohan Janse van Rensburg ROHAN Janse van Rensburg is reaping the rewards of a healthier lifestyle...

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Champions Cup

/ 6 years ago

Landajo: We must be ready for Wasps

DAN McFarland hailed scrum-half sensation John Cooney after another heroic display helped Ulster move within touching distance of the Champions Cup...

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Challenge Cup

/ 6 years ago

Tovey’s late penalty keeps Cardiff alive and kicking

By JAMES CANDY JASON Tovey slotted a last gasp penalty to secure a pair of losing bonus-pointsfor Cardiff Blues following a...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Thomas signing helped Hill make up his mind

By NEALE HARVEY Big talent: Ted Hill on the ball for Worcester PICTURES: Getty Images Top signing: Thomas TED HILL says...

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English Championship

/ 6 years ago

Kayser’s king of TV

BENJAMINKayser’s command of English rather exposes less articulate pundits, some of whom sound as though they might have graduated from the...

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National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Caldy put on a show as Stour cast aside

■By JOHN LYON Caldy ………………54pts Stourbridge …….7pts ON A bitterly cold day on the Wirral peninsula league leaders Caldy chalked up...

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Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Bridgnorth close the gap to hot up table

Midlands Premier FOLLOWING the postponement of Sheffield’s match with leaders Bournville, Bridgnorth had an opportunity to close the gap on the...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 6 years ago

Kapo urges team to cut out mistakes

■By ADAM LEROUX PREVIEW… Richmond v Wasps Sunday, Dec 15. Kick-off 3.30pm RICHMOND prop Laura Kapo says the team need to...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Exeter coaches re-sign

EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter and his coaching team have agreed three-year contract extensions with the club. Baxter, head coach...

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Champions Cup

/ 6 years ago

Arnold double extends Toulouse’s winning run after Picamoles stretched off

By SAM JACKSON TOULOUSE made it four wins from four but had to wait until the dying seconds to clinch a...

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Challenge Cup

/ 6 years ago

Unbeaten Tigers line up their place in quarter finals

By SAM JACKSON Try time: Andy Forsyth scored Tigers’ second GEORDAN Murphy believes the best is yet to come from his...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

More tyro Warriors agree new contracts

VERSATILE South African half-back Gareth Simpson has signed a two-year contract at Worcester. The 22-year-old has made four appearances from the...

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English Championship

/ 6 years ago

Boks’ bus driver was handcuffed to wheel

THIS coming Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the day the Springboks had their team bus hijacked in central London, a...

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National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Maakafigoes from zero to hero for Hull

■By RICHARD GORE Hull ………………12 Whardedale .9 HULL had their superior pack and a strong second half to thank as they...

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Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Billingham triumph but Blaydon close in

Northern Premier TOP of the table and still unbeaten, Billingham maintained their record with a 13-6 win away at Alnwickwho picked...

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Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Pooler in prime position for a big title tilt

■By CARL FIELD Welsh Championship round-up PONTYPOOL march on in the Specsavers National Championship after edging the big top of the...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Letters

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk Cutting the format could...

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