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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Welsh regions battle for Matawalu

■By STEFFAN THOMAS NIKO Matawalu has emerged as a shock transfer target for both the Cardiff Blues and Scarlets. The two...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 7 years ago

Mind the gap for Dings as Raiders close in

■By MAX WEBSTER Worthing…10 Dings …0 WORTHING Raiders came through their mid-table clash with Dings Crusaders unscathed after securing a comfortable...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Ever-improving Mako’s back to show he’s still England’s No.1

■By NEALE HARVEY Loosehead pecking order: Ben Moon, Ellis Genge and Alec Hepburn MAKO Vunipola believes England are genuine World Cup...

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Club Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Tackle law review as more die in France

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Concerns: Giant prop Jefferson Poirot PICTURE: Getty Images Jefferson Poirot, the France international prop, has most things...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 7 years ago

Buzzing Wasps are swatted by French panache

■By STEFFAN THOMAS TOULOUSE edged closer to the Heineken Champions Cup quarter finals with a stunning bonus point victory at the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 7 years ago

Turnover by Jones was good-Pivac

WAYNE Pivac was unhappy with the yellow card shown to Wyn Jones before half-time as Scarlets looked on the verge of...

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Challenge Cup

/ 7 years ago

Pollard talks to Bath about move after World Cup

Three-year contract: Handre Pollard BATH are in advanced talks with Springbok fly-half Handré Pollard about a move to the Rec following...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 7 years ago

Mission too far even for Nonu

LIKE Martin Johnson before him, Ma’a Nonu bowed out at the pinnacle of his profession. Where England’s captain retired after winning...

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National League One

/ 7 years ago

Students taught a lesson by ace Albion

■By RYAN STEVENS Loughboro’ S …6 Plymouth A …34 PLYMOUTH Albion completed a handsome win at bottom side Loughborough Lightning, running...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 7 years ago

Hill top as Reds claim shock win

■By BILL HOOPER Redruth …17 Old Redcliff’s 27 OLD Redcliffians did their chances of avoiding relegation a power of good with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Kyle is becoming the all-court prop England need – Jones

One of the best: Quins star Kyle Sinckler KYLE Sinckler’s stock is rising but mentor-in-chief Adam Jones has challenged his protégé...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 7 years ago

O’Donnell double delivers victory for Lightning

■By HANNAH THOMPSON Loughboro’ …29 Glos-Hartpury 10 Try double: O’Donnell CATHERINE O’Donnell bagged a brace for Loughborough Lightning as they bounced...

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Champions Cup

/ 7 years ago

We can build on this says Young

DAI YOUNG believes Wasps’ valiant effort in defeat has put them back on track but concedes his side are out of...

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Premiership

/ 7 years ago

Do-or-die time now after Paris improvements

■By NEALE HARVEY HARRY Wells knows it is win or bust for Leicester if they are to keep their Champions Cup...

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Challenge Cup

/ 7 years ago

Quins chase Pumas to replace Boyce

HARLEQUINS are keen to add some bulk to their front row next season and are looking towards the Southern Hemisphere. Quins...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

Fast Eddie is in slow lane when picking a scrum-half

NICK CAIN TALKS TO WORLD CUP WINNER KYRAN BRACKEN ABOUT ENGLAND’S No.9s Critic: Kyran Bracken Scores from 50 yards: Ben Spencer...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League One

/ 7 years ago

Classy Chinnor overpower Esher

■By KEN VAUGHAN TRIES from Will Bordill, Greg King and George Oliver helped Chinnor to an impressive home win over Esher....

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National League 2E

/ 7 years ago

Bees no match for ruthless Rams

■By NICK PULLEN B’ham & Soli …0 Rams …53 JOINT-BOTTOM Bees were ruthlessly brushed aside by top-of-the-table Rams, who reeled off...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Diamond: Bad cop, bad cop working at Sharks

SALE supremo Steve Diamond says his relationship with forwards coach Dorian West is a match made in heaven. Former Saints man...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 7 years ago

Waterloo crushed at home by rampant Quins

■By DANIEL MATTHEWS Waterloo…0 Harlequins…65 HARLEQUINS made it an impressive nine wins in a row as they produced a brilliant display...

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Premiership

/ 7 years ago

Takulua tells Falcons to front up

■By JON NEWCOMBE Tongan ace: Sonatane Takulua SONATANE Takulua is confident the return of Newcastle’s big guns can help fire them...

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Challenge Cup

/ 7 years ago

Tigers hunt down Springbok Du Preez

Move: Dan Du Preez LEICESTER Tigers have won the race to tempt Springbok international Dan du Preez to Welford Road next...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 7 years ago

WHO’S WHO OF THE WORLD CUP-WINNING SCRUM-HALVES

DAVID KIRK NEW ZEALAND CAPTAIN 1987 Fresh-faced but a hard-bitten competitor. Kirk was nippy around the fringes and scored NZ’s second...

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National League One

/ 7 years ago

Warren Seals it with drop goal

■By KEVIN ROBINSON Darlington MP10 Cinderford …7 WARREN Seals’ last-gasp drop goal handed Darlington Mowden Park the points in a tight...

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National League 2E

/ 7 years ago

Juddians exploit sin-bins in six-try victory

■By WYN TINGLEY A BITTERLY cold and windy day at Station Road saw Clifton fail to build on the momentum from...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Jackson, Olding bid for costs rejected

THE two Irish players who were acquitted of rape have lost a court bid to recoup legal costs. Ex-Ulster players Paddy...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 7 years ago

Hat-trick heroes help leaders maintain pace

■By SARAH GWYNN Saracens…48pts Richmond …0pts Round the corner: Bryony Cleall scored for Saracens LEAGUE leaders Saracens maintained their imperious form...

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Premiership

/ 7 years ago

It’s who they choose, not howthey coach that counts

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE rehabilitation of Stuart Lancaster and Andy Farrell is in full flow, with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 7 years ago

ROOM 101

THE SALE PROP TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND ROSS HARRISON 1. Being stuck in...

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English Championship

/ 7 years ago

‘Frustrated’ Reds unable to secure the maximum

■By LUKE JARMYN WILL Homer sprinted home from 40 metres to score in the corner as Reds got back to winning...

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National League One

/ 7 years ago

Titans join the promotion rat race with key Club victory

■By DAVID BEDDOWS Done it! Alex Dolly kicks the winning penalty for Rotherham PICTURES: Gareth Lyons HEAD coach Joe Barker hailed...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League 2E

/ 7 years ago

Hawks roll on thanks to second-half blitz

■By ALISTAIR BEYNON Henley …33pts Old Albanian …12pts Driving through: Xavier Andre scores Henley’s second try, left A superb second-half performance...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Cheeseman loan deal

HARLEQUINS centre Henry Cheeseman has joined Richmond for the rest of the season. Josh McNulty has also gone on loan to...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 7 years ago

Winless Valkyries call new recruits into action

■By MATTHEW LONG PREVIEW Worcester Valkyries v Wasps Today. Kick-off 2pm, Sixways WORCESTER Valkyries will be hoping they can end their...

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Premiership

/ 7 years ago

Skelton’s decision may create chaos for rugby

THE pulling power of the north, whether in terms of size of wage packets or more vibrant competitions, is starting to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Now Dragons will call for Edwards

■By SAMUEL JACKSON WALES defence coach Shaun Edwards is due to be announced as Bernard Jackman’s successor at the Dragons. Jackman,...

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English Championship

/ 7 years ago

Improving Carnegie book home advantage

■By GUY WILLIAMS Tussle: Yorkshire’s Harry Davey halts Max Trimble Star turn: Harry Davey Dives in For Yorkshire PICTURES: Simon Hall...

By The Rugby Paper Team

National League One

/ 7 years ago

OEs overcome major hurdle to grow lead at the summit

■By JON EDWARDS Old Elth’s …17 B Stortford …3 OLD Elthamians extended their lead at the top of the table after...

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National League 2E

/ 7 years ago

Mackintosh can’t stop rain for Barnes

■By MATT LONG CANTERBURY took another big step towards their promotion target with a comfortable 38-5 bonus point victory over Barnes...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Smith still dreams of calling the big one at St James’

■By JON NEWCOMBE BBC RADIO Newcastle rugby commentator Ian Smith celebrates a milestone today that modern-day professional players can only dream...

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Women's Premier 15's

/ 7 years ago

Sharks show bite against Bears in tight win

■By TOM BULMER DMP Sharks …7 Bristol Bears …5 Flyer: Georgina Roberts DARLINGTON Mowden Park Sharks recorded their third win of...

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Premiership

/ 7 years ago

Hansen’s time over

STEVE Hansen says he’s going. But before he hangs up his earpiece for ‘someone new’, the New Zealand coach with a...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Northampton Euro bid hit by a Romanian blizzard

NORTHAMPON Saints suffered Challenge Cup frustration as their clash with Timisoara Saracens was cancelled 30 minutes before the scheduled kick-off time...

By The Rugby Paper Team