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National League 2E

/ 6 years ago

Juddians turn on the burners to race clear

Bournemouth 10 Tonbridge J…49 By ADAM HUNTER BOURNEMOUTH fell to a fourth consecutive defeat. They expected a difficult afternoon but the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Montoya hat-trick as Pumas warn Eddie

■By NICK CAIN Hat-trick man: Julian Montoya dives over for Argentina PICTURE: Getty Images ARGENTINA fired a warning shot at England...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Quesada set to take over Stade from Meyer

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Who’d be a Top 14 coach? French domestic rugby took a break for the start of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

It’s party time as Japan tame the growly Bear

By NICK CAIN Hero: Kotaro Matsushima completes his hat-trick for Japan A HAT-TRICK of tries by dashing wing Kotaro Matsushima put...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 6 years ago

Parachute money drives the yo-yo

COLIN Boag was at it again defending ring fencing the Premiership and parachute payments for relegated teams. Of course the club...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 6 years ago

Barnes fires late Scottish winner

By MARTIN WOOLLATT THE boot of Dan Barnes decided proceedings, with the London Scottish flyhalf making amends for an earlier penalty...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Thriller ends in narrow triumph

By GEOFF LIGHTFOOT Chester …………29 L’borough……23 CHESTER came from behind to record their first win of the season as they overcame...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 6 years ago

Worthing raided by Popham grab

By WILL JENNINGS Worthing ……42 Taunton ……….46 TOM Popham was the hero as his late try for Taunton sealed victory for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 6 years ago

Waterloo graft not enough to halt flying Glos

By CHRIS HUGHES F’wd Wat’loo ….7 Gloucester H 48 FIRWOOD Waterloo were well beaten but not disgraced by an excellent Gloucester-Hartpury...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

England’s Pool of Death suddenly carries a deadly threat

NICK CAIN VERDICT SINCE Eddie Jones took over as England coach, there has been an assumption that the ‘Pool of Death’...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Hosts plot Scottish slaying

BLAIR Cowan fears his old Scotland team-mates are being lured into a Japanese World Cup trap, claiming the hosts have manipulated...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Pressure got to us–Joseph

JAPANare targeting a firstever quarter-final but coach Jamie Joseph knows their aerial weakness must be addressed ahead of their match against...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 6 years ago

Shame not all star names are aligned

THE World Cup is the pinnacle of the sport but I can’t remember a tournament where so many stars were missing...

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English Championship

/ 6 years ago

Plucky Amps given a nasty welcome by Cov big guns

By CIARAN THOMAS AMPTHILL were given a harsh welcome to life in the second tier as they were overwhelmed in the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Hoppers up and running with win

By JOHN LE PAGE Preston G’s ….48 Scunthorpe ….24 NEWLY-PROMOTED Scunthorpe came to Lightfoot Green on the back of two losses...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 6 years ago

YOUNG GUNS

REUBEN BIRD-TULLOCH NORTHAMPTON CENTRE Being released by Saracens might not be deemed the best career move. However, Reuben Bird-Tulloch aims to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 6 years ago

Mather’s looking to challenge the best at Wasps

By SAM BLITZ Brace: Hannah West Wasps…………47 Worcester……10 GISELLE Mather believes Wasps are getting better every year and aspire to be...

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Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

We must improve warns Brunel

FRENCH coach Jacques Brunel breathed a huge sigh of relief after his side scraped home after blowing a 17-point halftime lead....

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Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Come on Samoa, let’s have one big upset!

BRENDAN GALLAGHER recalls the glory of Samoa and asks when will it return at the World Cup? Talent: Chris Vui Right:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

The Rugby Paper

/ 6 years ago

Columists highlight rugby’s conundrum

LAST week Boag and Gallagher raised issues in the game from polarising view points. Boag criticised the ‘entertaining’ aspect of rugby,...

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English Championship

/ 6 years ago

Bizarre end sees Blues bag unlikely bonus point

By MARK WOOD Late try: Joe Atkinson scores Threat: Try-scorer James Cordy- Redden on the attack for Trailfinders PICTURE: Nigel Rudgard...

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National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Fightback secures valuable victory

By STEFFAN JAMES Hinckley ……….23 Luctonians……17 HICKLEY overcame a first-half deficit as they secured their first win of the season at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Line-out king Lewies looks to give Quins tactical edge

By NEALE HARVEY Set-piece specialist: Stephan Lewies Mentor: Victor Matfield SOUTHAfrican lineout specialist Stephan Lewies aims to provide Harlequins with the...

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Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

All smiles as Irish see off Celtic cousins

Celtic Cup round-up By ROB COLE IRISH dominance continued in Round 5 as their four provinces produced another clean sweep against...

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Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Wallabies comeback dodges banana skin

By GARY FITGERALD Revving it up: Samu Kerevi scores Australia’s fifth try PICTURE: Getty Images Breakaway: Waisea Nayacalevu puts Fiji 21-12...

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Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

Expect a reaction after Rob’s departure

Leader: Jonathan Davies has stepped up to help shape the attack in Rob Howley’s absence PICTURE: Getty Images THIS Welsh squad...

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Features

/ 6 years ago

Let the counties reps run our amateur game

COLIN BOAG Investment needed: Fiji did well against Australia, how much better with more money? Iwas on the list of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 6 years ago

Wacokecoke inserts fizz to Falcons attack

By TOM INNES NEWCASTLE’S first game since relegation from the Premiership saw them overcome a plucky effort from Jersey Reds thanks...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Fast start maintains unbeaten record

By JOHN CLARK Wharfedale ….19 Fylde …………….32 FYLDE maintained their unbeaten start to the new season after blowing away Wharfedale with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Raiders rise to top but miss out on bonus

London & South East Premier GUERNSEYRaiders move to the top of the table on points difference following a 21-17 win away...

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Club Rugby

/ 6 years ago

Charteris: Cory’s quality, we need him back

LUKE Charteris is confident Wales can cope with their lock crisis but wants Cory Hill back in the mix for the...

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Rugby World Cup

/ 6 years ago

McKee: Hodge deserved a yellow

JOHN McKee claimed the decision by fellow Kiwi Ben O’Keeffe not to punish Reece Hodge for a no-arms tackle was crucial...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 6 years ago

Woodman: Mako is key to success

By NEALE HARVEY Crucial he’s fit: Mako Vunipola. Right: Trevor Woodman TREVOR Woodman says the fitness of powerhouse loosehead Mako Vunipola...

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Features

/ 6 years ago

DREAMTEAM

GARRY LAW, DARLINGTON MP HEAD COACH AND FORMER BORDERS, SCOTLAND A, VIADANA, LAZIO AND ROTHERHAM UTILITY BACK, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 6 years ago

Pitman injury puts dampner on promising Knights start

By GUY WILLIAMS DONCASTER’S first competitive match of the new campaign produced a convincing win by six tries to three at...

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National League 2N

/ 6 years ago

Powerful pack the difference for visitors

By RICHARD GORE Stourbridge ……14pts Hull……………………19pts HULL recorded their first away win of the season against a powerful, well-organised Stourbidge side....

By The Rugby Paper Team