All posts tagged "Rugby World Cup"
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoInjured Watson out of World Cup
England winger Anthony Watson has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after sustaining a calf injury in last weekend’s...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoVunipola out of Argentina with ban
Billy Vunipola has joined Saracens teammate Owen Farrell with a ban that will rule him out of playing against Argentina in...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland captain Farrell banned for Argentina and Japan matches at World Cup
Owen Farrell will miss England‘s first two World Cup games after a World Rugby appeal successfully overturned the Independent Judicial Committee...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoAlarming indiscipline
A WIN is a win, but England’s indiscipline is alarming a few weeks out from the start of the Rugby World...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoThe cruellest time to suffer an injury
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER The agony of these eve of World Cup...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCampese: Union and League are swapping sports
Australian legend David Campese is concerned that rugby union is starting to mimic traditional rugby league and is a poorer sport...
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/ 3 years agoIreland and England name strong teams for crucial warm-up clash
Ireland and England have both named strong sides in what is set to be the best indicator of the progress they...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoPlaying in both hemispheres helps Springboks – Le Roux
1995 Rugby World Cup winner Hennie Le Roux feels South Africa have had the best of both worlds in having their...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago24 teams likely to line up at USA 2031
EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin has revealed that they plan to go big in America in 2031...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoOnline Casinos Invested in Rugby Fans: Here’s How
With online casinos and bookmakers expanding into sports sponsorship, rugby teams are not being left in the dust. Instead, these platforms...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoHow the All Blacks can line up for the Rugby Championship
The All Blacks have announced their 36-man squad for The Rugby Championship, which includes seven newcomers to the surprise of the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAllan desperate to be starter at 10 for Italy
Tommaso Allan agrees his Italian side will have a tough job to get out of Pool A in the Rugby World...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSmith signs new Quins contract
Marcus Smith has signed a new contract extension with Harlequins that will see him stay at The Stoop beyond the end...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoHome of Premiership Rugby TNT Sports goes live
TNT Sports goes live today throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, replacing BT Sport and is the new home of...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoSexton escapes World Cup punishment in hearing
Johnny Sexton has been handed a three-match ban for his conduct after the European Champions Cup Final but will be available...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 3 years agoWarriors setting ambitious targets
By NICK POWELL New Worcester Warriors women managing director Jon Graham has high hopes for his new club going forward, with...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoI’m no fan of World League agenda
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Am I the only one that thinks that the idea of the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSeries 2, Episode 27: Unity through rugby with Trevor Ringland
On this week’s edition of the podcast former Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions winger Trevor Ringland MBE discusses playing...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoPrem and URC to make October starts
The Premiership and United Rugby Championship (URC) will both start in October for the upcoming season, with each of their finals...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoKiss favourite for Reds
ON THE BLINDSIDE NEIL FISSLER Former London Irish boss Les Kiss has emerged as the clear favourite to replace former All...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoWhen Johnno’s Dad’s Army had one last hurrah
There are those, and I would be one, who still consider RWC2003 the best run and most enjoyable tournament to date...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoRFU needs to strike the right financial balance
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME EARLIER this week, the RFU president Nigel Gillingham, sent out a newsletter...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoFive Falcons are chosen in Argentina squad
Named: Mateo Carreras FIVE Newcastle Falcons have been named in Argentina’s training squad as they prepare for the upcoming Rugby Championship...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago“What we prepared for was way off” – O’Kelly on Ireland’s doomed RWC 2007
Malcolm O’Kelly has revealed why Ireland‘s last World Cup in France was such a disastrous campaign, but is confident such problems...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoFoster mixes it up with experience and youth
New Zealand have named five debutants in a 36-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship. The squad is a mixture of...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years ago2023 – Can it change the sport of Rugby? What’s missing?
As the most celebrated event in the oval ball sport comes closer with the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, we...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoSamoan underdogs and an Australian masterclass stole the show in ’91
The Rugby World Cup really started to hit its stride in 1991, scaling up from the inaugural event in 1987 in...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years ago2018 Breakthrough Player of the Year Aphiwe Dyantyi to make Sharks return
The Sharks have signed 28-year-old former World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Aphiwe Dyantyi for the upcoming URC season after...
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Women's International
/ 3 years agoEnhanced deals for England women
By BEN JAYCOCK The RFU has handed out new three-year contracts to England’s senior women players, that will cover the 2025...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoGatland releases Carre after he fails to hit targets
Cardiff prop Rhys Carre has been released from Wales’ World Cup training squad having “failed to meet individual performance targets”. “Rhys...
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Young Gun
/ 3 years agoYoung Guns: Bath & England U20s fly-half/full-back Sam Harris
Sam Harris was delighted with his match-winning conversion for England U19s earlier this month, but is keeping his feet firmly on...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoBarnes fears impact of social media on grassroots referees
Wayne Barnes believes that ignoring social media is the best way for referees to operate, but is also concerned that online...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCueto: Ashy has been incredible. He had it all
News By NICK POWELL MARK Cueto has paid tribute to soon-to-retire winger Chris Ashton, and his unique ability to finish off...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAshton one of the greats – Cueto
Mark Cueto has paid tribute to former international teammate and soon-to-retire winger Chris Ashton, and his unique ability to finish off...
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoBoost for finances as recovery continues
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THE Commission des Championnats professionnels de l’Autorité de régulation du rugby – the new name for the...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoBiggest Bets on Rugby
The sport of Rugby is one of high intensity that requires a high degree of strategy, skill and physical prowess. It...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMitchell to succeed Middleton as Red Roses boss
The RFU has confirmed the appointment of John Mitchell as Simon Middleton’s successor as coach of the England women’s team. Mitchell,...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 3 years agoWhere could rugby improve its appeal and revenue streams?
Rugby as a sport is not one that commands the attention of major brands outside of the leading international sides. Apart...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoRugby World Cup 2023: The ultimate guide for rugby fans
The Rugby World Cup 2023 is coming to France in less than a year, and it promises to be a spectacular...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoRed Roses and Les Bleues prepare for Twickenham slam decider
For a third consecutive year, the outcome of England vs France will be the final and deciding match of the women’s...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoPremiership-Championship Cup confirmed
The addition of Championship teams to the Premiership Rugby Cup, first reported in The Rugby Paper on 9th April, has been...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoHogg, 30, announces shock retirement
Stuart Hogg has stunned the rugby world by announcing his intention to retire after this year’s Rugby World Cup. Hogg made...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMost-capped player Hunter announces retirement
Red Roses captain Sarah Hunter will retire after Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Scotland, bringing to an end a 19-year playing...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoHansen: Weight of expectation could be Ireland’s toughest Rugby World Cup opponent
With unbeaten Six Nations and Autumn Nations campaigns and a series victory in New Zealand under their belts inside the last...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoPete Altham: Fylde’s deaf rugby player
Meet Pete Altham, a deaf PE teacher who is not letting his condition stop him from playing the sport he loves...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoWhy is rugby not a more popular sport in the world?
After watching a thriller of a rugby match, you might wonder why it’s not a more popular sport worldwide. Even though...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJones in sensational Australia appointment
Eddie Jones has been appointed as Australia‘s head coach with immediate effect, with Dave Rennie sacked to make way for the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMoody defiant in battle against brain tumours
Lewis Moody shared the inspiration and goals of his charity as they continue their goal of raising awareness in the fight...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoDavidson makes history in Scarlets vs Cheetahs
Scotland‘s Hollie Davidson is set to lead the first ever all-female officiating team in a men’s European rugby match this Friday....
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoWhat to expect from Guinness Six Nations hospitality experiences at Twickenham Stadium
The 2023 Guinness Six Nations is a historic tournament globally recognised for its rivalries and passionate supporters. It is hard to...
International Rugby
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