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/ 7 years ago

Just play for kicks

MEMO to James Haskell. Everyone has to retire at some time. Why not put something back into the game, or perhaps...

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/ 7 years ago

Hooper aiming big after taking the reins at Bath

By NEALE HARVEY New team at Bath: Stuart Hooper and his coaches Girvan Dempsey, Neal Hatley and Luke Charteris INCOMING Bath...

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/ 7 years ago

Carnegie set for crisis talks with RFU boss Melville

THE RFU are to meet with Yorkshire Carnegie officials on Tuesday to see if the club has a viable future. Director...

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/ 7 years ago

Let the pros run our game? That would just be lunacy

JEFF PROBYN Grerat man: Brian Habana of the Barbarians is greeted by Micky Steele-Bodger after playing New Zealand at Twickenham in...

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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 7 years ago

Wild warns his rebels it’s Meyer’s way or highway

DAVID BARNES New contract: Stade Francais coach Heyneke Meyer The man trying to restore Stade Francais to their former glories has...

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/ 7 years ago

Romaine follows trail to Pirates

CORNISH Pirates have signed Yorkshire Carnegie lock Cian Romaine on a two-year deal. Having spent four years in the Connacht academy,...

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/ 7 years ago

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Club Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Last-gasp 14-man maul seals Premiership title for Ironmen

By CARL FIELD Merthyr ..........28 RGC 1404 ........24 RGC 1404 almost spoiled the party at The Wern as they led Merthyr...

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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One

/ 7 years ago

World Cup winners join Hall of Fame

NEWS EXTRA TWO Harlequins and a Northampton Saint will join the Premiership’s illustrious Hall of Fame. Jason Leonard and Matt Dawson...

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/ 7 years ago

Naiyaravoro pining for a chance with his homeland

By GARY FITZGERALD TAQELE Naiyaravoro is still dreaming of one day enjoying the “passion” of playing for his native Fiji despite...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

THE FORMER IRELAND A, EXETER, HARLEQUINS, WORCESTER AND EDINBURGH PROP JOHN ANDRESS MOVING to Exeter in 2007 was the best decision...

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Club Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Doel’s double delivers Drovers a valiant victory

By ROB COLE Llandovery ....31 Aberavon........26 WALES Under-19 cap Harri Doel helped himself to two tries as the Drovers ended their...

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/ 7 years ago

Gloucester confident of landing the knockout

By NEALE HARVEY Big steps: Matt Banahan Young flyer: Ollie Thorley PICTURES: Getty Images REVITALISED Matt Banahan believes Gloucester are ready...

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/ 7 years ago

Bristol success story looks for a final twist

By NEALE HARVEY Developing: Jake Woolmore tackles Joe Marchant PICTURES: Getty Images Shown faith: Pat Lam BRISTOL prop Jake Woolmore still...

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/ 7 years ago

Ellis turns Kenilworth into triple kings at HQ

By JON NEWCOMBE Treble winners: Kenilworth captain Bobby Thompson lifts the trophy at Twickenham ■ Also at Twickenham last Sunday, Honiton...

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Club Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Howe holds his nerve to send Ravens soaring to safety

By ALEX BYWATER Pontypridd ....31 Bridgend ........34 A LAST-GASP Owen Howe penalty saved Bridgend from relegation as they claimed a famous...

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/ 7 years ago

Butchery on hold for Quins beefcake Buchanan

DEFIANT Harlequins hooker Rob Buchanan aims to prove he is a cut above the rest after revealing how close he came...

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/ 7 years ago

Blues academy coach Rees set for World Cup duty

THERE will be a Welsh feel to Canada’s World Cup coaching staff with Gruff Rees set to be confirmed as backs...

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/ 7 years ago

Allen quits Tigers to take charge of Coventry defence

ANTHONY Allen is excited to be joining ambitious Coventry as defence coach after a successful spell in charge of the Leicester...

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Club Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Four-some Howley in seventh heaven with rout

By STEFFAN THOMAS Bargoed ..........26 Cardiff ............41 EDD Howley scored four tries to make it seven in two games as Cardiff...

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/ 7 years ago

Hutchinson’s versatility earns Scotland call-up

By GARY HEATLY RORY Hutchinson’s ability to step in from centre and play first receiver has prompted his promotion to the...

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Miscellaneous

/ 7 years ago

Billy bags European treble for Saracens

From NEALE HARVEY at St James’ Park Best of the best: Saracens get the champagne flowing after downing Leinster PICTURE: Getty...

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/ 7 years ago

Lions call will let Gat prove he’s one of best

SHANE WILLIAMS Lion-hearted: Warren Gatland in New Zealand in 2017 PICTURE: Getty Images WARREN Gatland is already the best Wales coach...

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Bill Beaumont Cup

/ 7 years ago

Dylan is quick as a Flash to help Surrey fly

DIVISION 2 ROUND-UP By MATTHEW BALDWIN A RUTHLESS attacking display set the stage for an emphatic 46-24 Surrey victory as they...

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Club Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Second-half Whites magic stuns Wizards

By JOHN MURPHY Swansea ........24 Aberavon........14 SWANSEA finished with a midweek win as Aberavon let their early lead, and scrum dominance,...

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/ 7 years ago

Alun Wyn to take on Wales pals

ALUN Wyn Jones is poised to be offered the chance to tick one of the few remaining boxes on his CV...

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Miscellaneous

/ 7 years ago

Eight-year waver on 6 Nations relegation

By PETER JACKSON THE Six Nations are being offered a stay of execution for up to eight years in their fight...

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/ 7 years ago

Everest tests were the summit of my endurance level

I TACKLED some big obstacles during my career, but nothing I’ve ever encountered was as daunting as Mount Everest! It made...

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Bill Beaumont Cup

/ 7 years ago

Sandal props up derby day win

By TOM BULMER Northumbe’d ..35 Durham ............17 BEN Sandal crossed for two tries as Northumberland ran out comfortable winners over Durham....

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Club Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Edd’s hat-trick sinks All Blacks

By ROB COLE Cardiff ............74 Neath..................7 NEATH had the audacity to take the lead at the Arms Park but paid a...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 7 years ago

Colin can’t really be serious can he?

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk COLIN Boag’s article in...

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/ 7 years ago

Personality clash is no reason to omit Cips says May

DANNY Cipriani’s vision and ability to put players into space must be rewarded with a place in England’s World Cup squad,...

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/ 7 years ago

Howley’s a big loss – he’ll be head coach one day

WE’VE KNOWN for a while now that Rob Howley will be leaving Wales after the World Cup and his imminent departure...

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Bill Beaumont Cup

/ 7 years ago

Seventh heaven for on-fire Lancs

By STEVE JACKSON A SEVEN-TRY secondhalf salvo saw Lancashire comfortably overcome Eastern Counties at Grantchester Road despite the hosts’ resolute defence...

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Club Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Sublime Sweeney helps punish Keys

By TOM HUGHES Cross Keys ......5 Pontypridd ....24 IT WASN'T all one-way traffic at Pandy Park, despite the home side picking...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 7 years ago

Lopsided County Cup could do with level playing field

I THINK senior county rugby (RFU funded) should be for only players at level 6 and below, plus any player under...

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Challenge Cup

/ 7 years ago

Kayser finally one of the kings of Europe

By NEALE HARVEY at St James’ Park Getting the party started: Fritz Lee leads the champagne celebrations for Clermont PICTURES: Getty...

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/ 7 years ago

Mental block? The only one suffering from that is Eddie!

Match-winner: Yet Danny Cipriani is ignored at Test level PICTURES: Getty Images THE contention by Eddie Jones that England have a...

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Bill Beaumont Cup

/ 7 years ago

Six of the best as dominant Cornwall keep pace for final

By BILL HOOPER In at the corner: Jack Simmons of dives in to score for Cornwall PICTURES: Simon Bryant/ Iktis Photo...

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Club Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Brecon’s Crockett the man for a big occasion

By CARL FIELD Welsh round-up IT’S advantage Brecon in their Division One East versus East Central playoff with Glamorgan Wanderers. Andy...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 7 years ago

The Cipriani puzzle needs explaining

SO Danny Cipriani is voted the best player in the Premiership by his peers yet he can’t even make the top...

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Challenge Cup

/ 7 years ago

Galacticos at Irish need a general like Jonny

NICK CAIN LONDON Irish look hellbent on becoming the Toulon of the Premiership following the newly-promoted club’s decision to buy-in a...

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/ 7 years ago

Haskell tells it like he sees it

IN A GAMEwhere too many players are taught like stuffed parrots what to say and what not to say, James Haskell...

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Bill Beaumont Cup

/ 7 years ago

Moffatt muffles comeback as Kent cling on for points

Glouc’shire ..33 Kent ..............42 By TONY FIELDING THIS was a game of fluctuating fortunes, with Gloucestershire fighting back from 37-14 down...

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