All posts tagged "Rugby"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoSteve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
The England boss has also outlined the qualities he wants in his final squad, while positional flexibility could open up opportunities...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoAlex Coles plays down tensions between England team-mates after East Midlands derby fracas
Northampton Saints lock insists there are no lingering tensions with his England colleagues as Steve Borthwick’s squad prepare for their autumn...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoRFU and Prem play down link with Wales
The WRU’s interest in bringing its regions into the English Premiership faces a setback, with significant financial and regulatory hurdles also...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoDecember return for Van Rensburg
BRISTOL Bears boss Pat Lam says England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will return to match action in December to give...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoOlsen-Baker named the best in the world
NEW Zealand No.8 Kai-po Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year. The 24-year-old, right, beat Canada’s DaLeaka...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoTaine Basham hails influence of Cardiff team-mate Taulupe Faletau ahead of Wales return
The back row has been driven on by competition at the Arms Park and is enjoying the best form of his...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoThat was a chance missed, says Skiv
GLOUCESTER boss George Skivington reckons his side missed a chance to put their foot on Northampton’s throats when they had the...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoLam: We paid the price for sin bins
BRISTOL director of rugby Pat Lam bemoaned the loss of two players to the sin bin. He said: “We conceded two...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoOspreys 0-26 Cardiff: Rampant Blue & Blacks demolish Welsh rivals
Tom Bowen’s first-half brace and a commanding display from Steff Emanuel laid the foundations for Cardiff’s first away derby win over...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoCoventry 35-17 Ampthill: Alex Rae claims the best is yet to come from his side
Five successive victories have kept Coventry in touch with the league leaders Worcester Warriors, but Alex Rae believes his side have...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoWorcester made to battle by new boys
■By MO SHER Worcester ........31pts Tries: Seabrook 36, 39; Wallis 45, J Garside 52, Challenger 73 Conversions: Reed 37, 40, 74...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoAdamson’s treble too much for Hartpury
By ETHAN GEORGE Bedford ............ 45pts Tries: Dufficy 8, Wright 33, Adamson 40, 51, 73; James 56, Ward 68 Conversions: Le...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoArtificial pitches are causing too many injuries
IT’S about time more players started to complain regarding artificial pitches. I am amazed they were allowed in the first place...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoWeather calls tune, as always
I NOTED with some amusement certain pundits waxing lyrical on Henry Pollock’s alleged antics at half-time against Tigers. The very fact...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoCanada use us as a finishing school
A FEW weeks ago I wrote to The Rugby Paper regarding Canada and how they have used the PWR to develop...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoDREAMTEAM
GONZALO TIESI, THE FORMER ARGENTINA, LONDON IRISH, HARLEQUINS, NEWCASTLE, LONDON WELSH AND STADE FRANCAIS CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoI miss brutal ballet
RUGBY has become so boring these days – even with all the mass of tries scored – it’s more like basketball...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoCallan’s certain Hornets will be firing from both barrels for ages
■By BEN JAYCOCK Looking forward: Hinckley’s Will Callan WILL Callan believes Hinckley have learned the lessons of last season’s promotion near-miss...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoFinances looking good, say Prem bosses
EXTRA NEWS PREMIERSHIP Rugby’s financial year 2025 revenue has beaten initial forecasts by £7.8m, signaling a powerful financial turnaround for English...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoAtkinson to stick with Gloucester
ENGLAND centre Seb Atkinson has signed a new contract extension with Gloucester until at least 2029. The 24-year-old, who joined in...
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Features
/ 3 days agoChessum agrees to stay longer
RUGBY SHORTS LEICESTER Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has extended his contract with the club. The 26-year-old England lock has made 88...
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News Extra
/ 3 days agoIt would be great to hear Lions roar – Mostyn
NEWS EXTRA BOURNEMOUTH Rugby, known as the Lions, have ambitions to follow in the footsteps of the town’s football team, according...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 days agoSweeney talking the game up in New York
ENGLISH rugby has been busy pushing the boat out all the way across the Atlantic in a joint RFU-Prem venture aimed...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoRussell leads the way for Weston
News By JOHN HARDING VETERAN second row Ashley Russell played his 462nd game for Weston-super-Mare’s 1st XV yesterday in the Regional...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoDugdale keen to get the young Sharks snapping
SAM Dugdale is relishing the return of the Premiership Cup so that he can put his leadership cap on to help...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoPierre Thompson hails Esher’s remarkable turnaround as promotion belief grows
Seven straight wins have lifted Esher to second in National Two East, with the scrum-half crediting a renewed belief, improved fitness...
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Latest News
/ 3 days agoPREM’S FINANCIAL REALITY CHECK
LEICESTER Tigers, still considered to be the best supported club in English rugby if you exclude “big game” attendances, have posted...
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 days agoA Rugby Viewing Guide for Adults at Home
A proper rugby matchday at home is rarely just about switching on at kick-off.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoNorthampton Saints star George Hendy beefs up to boost his England chances
George Hendy believes his extra bulk can boost his England prospects, while offering advice to Northampton Saints team-mate James Pater as...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoRed Roses boss John Mitchell issues PWR warning after back-to-back defeats for England
John Mitchell fears England’s future depth could suffer unless young homegrown players get enough game time in Premiership Women’s Rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoWales rugby in financial crisis as WRU losses hit £18.2m
The union plans to cut one of Wales’ four professional regions by 2028/29, with another multi-million-pound loss forecast for next season.
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Champions Cup
/ 1 week agoIan Madigan: URC teams are better prepared than Prem sides for Europe
Ian Madigan explains why the United Rugby Championship’s mix of playing styles and conditions gives its sides an advantage over Prem...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoFormer England star Phil Vickery shows what it takes to be a bodybuilder
The former England captain explains how bodybuilding has helped him physically and mentally since retiring from rugby.
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoPREM RUGBY TOP 10 LEADING TRY SCORERS
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoBaxter lands Goedhals for Chiefs
EXETER have signed England-qualified forward Andre Goedhals from South African side Pumas on a deal that runs until the summer of...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoBath look to Green as du Preez is ruled out
NEWS EXTRA BATH are set to be without No.8 Dan du Preez for a “considerable amount of time” due to a...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoGloucester 23-5 Bath: Gutsy Cherry & Whites dig deep to thwart rivals
Bath dominated the forward battle but repeatedly failed to finish their chances, with Gloucester’s defence holding firm before Freddie Thomas and...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoThe lads stayed brave, says Skiv
ELATED Gloucester head coach George Skivington stressed how much a win over Bath meant to the Kingsholm faithful. He said: “Everything...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoVan Rensburg’s new Bristol deal
ENGLAND centre Ben-hard Janse van Rensburg has signed a new contract with Bristol Bears. “I’ve really enjoyed the way we play...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoMarky Mark adds to eligibility mess
THINKING ALLOWED CHRIS HEWETT On the run: Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for the Wallabies at the 2023 World Cup PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoOspreys 31-14 Dragons: St Helens homecoming celebrated in style
Reuben Morgan-Williams marked Ospreys’ long-awaited return to St Helens with a brace, as Dragons’ errors and three yellow cards helped the...
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Letters
/ 1 week agoArgentina should host World Cup
SPAIN are a coming force in world rugby and I welcome their bid to host the World Cup. However I think...
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Letters
/ 1 week agoToo many want to kick at Saracens
IN the last few weeks, Saracens have been attacked in certain parts of the rugby press for their attendances, their artificial...
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Letters
/ 1 week agoLimits of headguard protection should be made clear
I’M a rugby supporter with a keen interest in concussion in the game. I started looking into headguards because I was...
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Letters
/ 1 week agoNorthampton are the real entertainers
BEING an avid Northampton Saints fan, I couldn’t believe what I was reading in last week’s paper. Whichever game/sport you watch...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoLockwood try double seals win for Wales
SEREN Lockwood scored twice as Wales battled past Japan in difficult conditions in Tokyo to secure their second victory of the...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoRichard Barrington hails Ampthill’s attacking start but warns toughest Champ tests lie ahead
The former Saracens prop believes Ampthill’s attacking game and set-piece have laid the foundations for a successful campaign, but insists their...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoDeclan Norrington is backing Preston Grasshoppers to fly high in National Two North
Preston Grasshoppers are targeting a sustained push towards the top of National Two North after winning five of their opening seven...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoDee enjoying life as he puts rugby in perspective
■By SIMON THOMAS FOR try-machine Elliot Dee, rugby these days is all about enjoyment and not overthinking things. The Dragons hooker...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoMalan fights back from freak accident
By SIMON THOMAS AS he lay on the Toulouse turf looking down at his horrifically damaged ankle, Le Roux Malan feared...
Autumn Internationals
England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
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