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/ 6 years ago

World Cup takes its heavy toll on Toulouse

FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON Veteran: Census Johnston, playing here for Racing 92, is still going strong for Bayonne at the age...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Nicol try swings it way of the Warriors

Glasgow ..........36 Ulster................33 A LATE Adam Nicol effort ensured victory for Glasgow but head coach Dave Rennie demands the team’s defensive...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Cross-coder Curtis aims to excite the Irish fans

By NEALE HARVEY Bringing X-factor from Oz: Curtis Rona PICTURES: Getty Images POWERHOUSE centre Curtis Rona says he is determined to...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 6 years ago

Gatland’s law won’t lock up Priestland

THE confusion created by the Welsh Rugby Union over the complexities of their 60-cap rule has clouded Rhys Priestland’s international future....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Hansen: We’re here to enjoy it and win it

NEW ZEALAND POOL B Perfect ten: Richie Mo’unga will start at fly-half for the All Blacks with Beauden Barrett at full-back...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Parkes will know when time’s right to take risks

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Pivitol for Wales: Hadleigh Parkes PICTURE: Getty Images I SPENT THREE seasons playing rugby in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Beaumont rescue act in last roll of the dice

By LUKE JARMYN Otley ....................15pts Huddersfield ....15pts Pressure: Nicholas Sharp tries to make his mark for Huddersfield PICTURES: Chris Hyslop Score:...

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Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Guernsey and Rochford leading the way

London & South East Premier GUERNSEY Raiders remain the early league leaders following a bonus point 22-7 win at home to...

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/ 6 years ago

Crane set for coaching job at Bristol

New role: Jordan Crane JORDAN Crane is set to call time on a 16-year professional career at the end of the...

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/ 6 years ago

I’m frustrated, it’s been a tough period says Robson

By GARY FITZGERALD DAN Robson admits the heart-breaking thumbs down from Eddie Jones was a terrible end to what had been...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 6 years ago

Kiwis of the world are gathering

A NOTHER New Zealand XV will be competing in Japan, an itinerant one made up of those All Black wannabes who...

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Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Loss of Burger and Bothma are big blows for underpowered African minnows

NAMIBIA THE Namibians have conceded 1,148 points in their 19 World Cup games over the years with their goodnatured if doomed...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Gotovtsev is ready for the arm-wrestle!

RUSSIA is a mighty sporting nation and you sometimes wonder why more of their raw talent isn’t attracted to rugby. Athletic...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Scunny suffer heartache

By STEVE WILLIAMS Scunthorpe 27 Sheff Tigers 31 THERE was agony for Scunthorpe in a heart-stopping final few minutes. Ollie Cole...

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Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Students are foiled by Keohane late dash

South West Premier A LAST-ditch Ed Keohane try, scrambled home in the corner, earned Maidenhead a 45-43 victory over Exeter University....

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/ 6 years ago

Ampthill bolster pack

JAC Arthur and Rob Langley have joined Ampthill for their first season in the Championship. Back five forward Arthur, 21, joins...

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/ 6 years ago

Wanted: Sumos who can play in front row

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK EVERY four-year cycle World Rugby have renewed their vow to promote second tier...

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/ 6 years ago

Hard graft paying off as Yarde nears comeback

By JON NEWCOMBE Determination: Marland Yarde found inner resilience MARLAND Yarde has endured “the longest pre-season ever” in a bid to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Etzebeth probe hits the Boks

By RAYMOND WILSON SOUTH AFRICA Under investigation: Second row Eben Etzebeth PROSECUTORS in South Africa are investigating if Springbok lock Eben...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League One

/ 6 years ago

Set-piece disaster for sloppy Stortford

By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s Stor..27 Cambridge......36 A DISAPPOINTING firsthalf performance from Bishop’s Stortford set the tone as they slipped to defeat...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Students quick to make their mark

By RYAN STEVENS L’Boro Stud’s ..41 Hinckley ............7 THE Students were looking to bounce back in their first home game after...

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Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Driscoll hat-trick has Harrogate on a high

Northern Premier HARROGATE head the table after thrashing Kirkby Lonsdale 57-12. Tom Driscoll went in for a hat-trick, with Jonny Coser,...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Forthcoming fixtures

Week beginning Sunday, 15th, 2019 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 NATIONAL...

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/ 6 years ago

Police the offside rule for thrilling matches

THERE are fears that defences could be the dominant factor in Japan at the expense of attacking cut-and-thrust. Humid, wet conditions...

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/ 6 years ago

Horwill aims to be a Blue

FORMER Australia captain James Horwill has come out of retirement and plans to play for Cambridge University in December’s Varsity game...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

We have the ability to shock warns O’Shea

ITALY Trust in the world’s No.1 mouthguard brand www.shockdoctor.co.uk Parting shot: Sergio Parisse is one of the Italy legends about to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League One

/ 6 years ago

Hollingsworth is on point for Titans

By DAVID BEDDOWS Rotherham ......31 Sale FC ............20 ROTHERHAM Titans got their campaign up and running with a bonus point win...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Peet double puts a growl in Tigers

By STEVE SMITH Sedgley Park..17 Wharfedale ....14 SEDGLEY Park Tigers won their first home game of the season following a resolute...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Players can really shrink at World Cups says Eddie

ENGLAND head coach Eddie Jones says the hot and humid conditions in Japan will suit his players. England open their campaign...

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/ 6 years ago

Saracens’ squad depth will be tested to the max

By JON NEWCOMBE Big hit: Saracens will be missing 15 players SARACENS – Together Saracens, is a motto that will be...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Basketball’s rigid reffing is a big lesson for rugby

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Fallen giants: Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Greek team...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Tyro Lane proud he gave it his best shot

NEWS EXTRA By JAMES CANDY OWEN Lane went from ecstasy to agony in less than 24 hours after receiving the dreaded...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Japan will go ballistic if Blossoms bloom

Nick Cain predicts England will reach the semi-final – but then what? Read on… Expert tutelage: John McKee has improved Fiji’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League One

/ 6 years ago

Last-gasp Mullis is no average Joe

By NIGEL WILCE Cinderford ......36 Plymouth Alb 29 JOE Mullis scored a lastgasp try as Cinderford edged out Plymouth Albion in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Ward’s troops give England the perfect Cup send-off

By NEALE HARVEY The bosses: Ben Ward with Eddie Jones Lock: Francesco Minto EALING Trailfinders boss Ben Ward believes his club’s...

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Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Hughes: I’ll prove Eddie was wrong to drop me

By GARY FITZGERALD Working hard: Nathan Hughes PICTURE: Getty Images Choice: Eddie Jones NATHAN Hughes is adamant his England career is...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 6 years ago

England can utilise Eddie’s connection

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk ALL eyes turn to...

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/ 6 years ago

My angry XV could take on the world

ALL the World Cup squads have arrived in Japan and are plugging into the electricity of a World Cup tournament so...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 6 years ago

How the Bear came in from the cold at last

Brendan Gallagher charts the tortuous route of Russia’s RWC qualification Russian qualified: Anton Rudoy. Centre: Coach Lyn Jones. Right: Romania’s Sione...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Dazzling backs reminscent of Blues glory days

FRANCE POOL C Dangerman: Alivereti Raka FRANCE kick off their Pool action against Argentina and play the United States and Tonga...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League One

/ 6 years ago

Reynolds’ new boys make case for the defence

By NEALE HARVEY Winners: Jak Rossiter crosses the line for the match decider PICTURES: Paul Clark & Tim Pitfield RAMS supremo...

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National League 2E

/ 6 years ago

The Best in Chau: James on fire in win

By LYNDON EDNEY Barnes..............34 Esher ................61 JAMES Chaumeton scored a sensational hat-trick as Esher romped to an emphatic victory way at...

By The Rugby Paper Team