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/ 7 years ago

Maverick Erasmus glad to see Cips spice up the game

RASSIE Erasmus and Eddie Jones have been coaches at opposite ends of the spectrum over the last few weeks. Where the...

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Rugby World Cup

/ 7 years ago

England fall short as power pack sees France become history boys

By SAM JACKSON World-beaters: France celeberate victory over England FINAL France …33pts England …25pts Tries: Woki, Seguret Conversions: Carbonel Penalties: Carbonel...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

Cook Islands aim to make most of ‘lucky’ reprieve

Excited: Stan Wright The Pacific region plays host to the first leg of another World Cup play-off game next Saturday when...

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International Rugby

/ 7 years ago

French wheels fall off after more controversy

By GARY FITZGERALD Hat-trick hero: Rieko Ioane dives over to score one of his three for New Zealand PICTURES: Getty Images...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

PRO14 gives South Africa the best of both worlds

Battlers: Cheetahs have exceeded expectations in the PRO14 but they have lost Clayton Blommetjies, above, to the Scarlets In many ways...

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Rugby World Cup

/ 7 years ago

Triple yellow proves costly

SEVENTH PLACE PLAYOFF Wales …34 Italy …17 WALES denied ill-disciplined Italy their best-ever finish with a comfortable victory. Wales led 24-7...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Strettle has no doubt he can still star for England

By NEALE HARVEY As fast as ever: David Strettle scores a try for Clermont PICTURE: Getty Images Impressed: Eddie Jones EVERGREEN...

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International Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Brunel blasts referee block

STEVE Hansen praised Damian McKenzie for silencing his critics and defended his controversial first try. The All Blacks boss said: “Damian...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

Fantastic Mr Brits can play on for one more year

HAVINGretired from club rugby, only to be called up by the Springboks two weeks later, Schalk Brits is facing a dilemma....

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Rugby World Cup

/ 7 years ago

South Africa storm home once again

THIRD PLACE PLAYOF New Zealand…30 South Africa …40 A DOMINANTsecond half from South Africa saw them score 26 unanswered points to...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Wales flyer aiming high after breakthrough campaign

By NEALE HARVEY JOSH Adams’ fairy tale start to international rugby has got him dreaming of a first World Cup appearance....

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International Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Eddie has to plan for life without Big Billy

Injury prone: Billy Vunipola has spent months on sideline PICTURE: Getty Images IT is no surprise that England’s five Test crash,...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

Shackles are off for Gold’s Scots slayers

JON NEWCOMBE talks to Gary Gold about the challenge of building on last week’s historic win US EAGLES head coach Gary...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

ulvihill: Some big areas for Sam to improve

SAM Warburton has been urged to take a leaf out of Matt Giteau’s book if he wants to overtake David Pocock...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Codling in line to replace Rowntree at Quins

By JON NEWCOMBE HARLEQUINS have made a move for Alex Codling as Graham Rowntree’s replacement in a bid to revive their...

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International Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Too much chat? Then refs must march them back ten

OWEN Farrell was the subject of a South African comment piece this week saying that the Springboks should attempt to get...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

All eyes on America now but ‘shock’ Bath axe still grates

UNCEREMONIOUSLY dumped by Bath in December 2013, Gary Gold has successfully rebuilt his career and is now in a position to...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Davies after a fresh start under Boyd

By NEALE HARVEY New challenge: Charlie Davies is hungry for action after being frozen out at Dragons PICTURES: Getty Images New...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

The golden generation give hope to Laporte

Prodigy: Jordan Joseph was best player of the Junior World Cup PICTURE: Getty Images French rugby boss Bernard Laporte has glimpsed...

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International Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Brown should just keep walking

MIKE Brown this week gave his version of the exchange with an England fan as he went down the tunnel following...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Vaughan defends Gloucester stance over foreign signings

By NEALE HARVEY Boss: Stephen Vaughan GLOUCESTER chief executive Stephen Vaughan insists he has no qualms over the acquisition of convicted...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Ibitoye can lead Quins’ revival – Sloan

Exceptional: Quins wing Gabriel Ibitoye JET-HEELED England U20s wing Gabriel Ibitoye must be granted full rein to spearhead a Harlequins revival,...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Myler relishing new challenge with Irish

By NEALE HARVEY Star signing: Stephen Myler has joined London Irish after 11 years at Nothampton PICTURE: Getty Images LONDON Irish...

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International Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Hooper: We need clarity on refereeing directives

NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND’S breakdown woes have their roots in how differently the Premiership is refereed compared to other...

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/ 7 years ago

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/ 7 years ago

Keeping eyes on the prize is no defence

Let off: Benjamin Fall WHAT a tangle World Rugby are getting itself into over red cards. This week they rescinded a...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

JUNIOR FATIALOFA THE FORMER CORNISH PIRATES, EXETER AND BRISTOL CENTRE One of my earliest rugby memories was watching Western Samoa, captained...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

Acid test awaits against All Blacks

NICK CAIN sits down with former Springboks captain Gary Teichmann – a hero in South Africa and Newport… Cornerstone: Tenda Mtawarira...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

South Wales stands as Britain’s best star maker

New international: Owen Watkin PICTURE: Getty Images In their swift climb to the giddy heights of third in the world rankings,...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

French have quality to mimic Irish renaissance

Fresh-faced: Brian O’Driscoll stars at the U19 World Cup AFTER a long dismal period in French Rugby the stunning success of...

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International Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Hartley will be back as captain for the autumn

JEREMY GUSCOTT Not covered himself in glory: Jamie George has struggled OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK DANNY Cipriani proved why he needed...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 7 years ago

Root of all problems come from the pack

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU Email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk WHENat school in thbe...

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Features

/ 7 years ago

Aussies rely on the Islanders

AUSTRALIA’S dependence on players from the Pacific Islands has never been more pronounced. During the series against Ireland the Wallabies picked...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Smith back for another crack at the Premiership

FORMER Australia international captain George Smith has penned a sixmonth injury cover deal as Bristol embark on a return to the...

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International Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Youngs does his talking on the pitch in eloquent fashion

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Players with points to prove, chips on their shoulders, anger to vent, ground to make up and careers...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 7 years ago

Seamless domestic structure? We have the exact opposite

THE RFU seem to have allowed ring-fencing issues to pervade all aspects of English rugby where the Premiership is concerned. 1....

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Features

/ 7 years ago

Visionary Francis gets recognition at long last

OF all the players ostracised by the WRU for ‘going north,’ a powerful case can be made to show that nobody...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Mama: Zimbabwe not an option yet

By NEALE HARVEY Leadership role: Worcester’s Marco Mama PICTURE: Getty Images Marco Mama has shone a light on the dilemma facing...

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International Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Blossoms show their progress in Georgia demolition

JAPAN stunned Georgia with a physically dominant performance in difficult conditions at Toyota Stadium yesterday. The Brave Blossoms put aside a...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 7 years ago

Answers found, but still more questions

THE South Africa tour had answered a few questions. First, hysterical haranguing of referees is not the hallmark of a good...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

Champions plunged into pool of winners

By SAM JACKSON Four-time champions: Leinster celebrate their victory over Racing 92 in last season’s Bilbao final PICTURE: Getty Images HOLDERS...

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Latest News

/ 7 years ago

New pitch at Knights

DONCASTERKnights will have use of an artificial pitch later this season. Funded by benefactor Steve Lloyd, the 3G pitch is expected...

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International Rugby

/ 7 years ago

Heroes all as Ireland land their Cup Final

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Delight: Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony hoists the series trophy PICTURES: Getty Images CLOSE-UP NICK PHIPPS Australia scrum-half V...

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