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International Rugby

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Building for a brighter future

PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHAT WENT RIGHTAND WHAT WENT WRONGFOR THE TOURING HOME NATIONS After Wales had lost the second Test,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

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Don’t let our sport move to summer

RUGBY MATTERS NOT for the first time I offer a heartfelt warning against those who continue to argue for a switch...

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Paul Rees

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Flamboyant Harlequins add steel to their spine

HARLEQUINS are following the path trodden by Northampton a year ago, one that took the Saints to Twickenham and the title...

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Jeff Probyn

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It takes a long time to learn ‘the dark arts’

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO IT was a second defeat in New Zealand for an England...

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Latest News

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Overseas stars join top teams

Ben Jaycock reports on the increasing popularity of the Women’s Prem as 30 imports sign for the top sides in England...

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Latest News

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Cromack: We can follow path set by footballers

Women’s U20 Summer Series By PAUL EDDISON Women’s rugby can follow the example set by the growth of women’s football according...

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Features

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Patchell becomes a rocket in Japan

On the move: Rhys Patchell scoring a try for the Highlanders last season PICTURES: Alamy WALES fly-half Rhys Patchell has joined...

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Latest News

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Rivals prepare for warm-up matches

By SAM JACKSON FIXTURES for the innovative PWR Up Series have been confirmed ahead of its debut this September. Three weekends...

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Latest News

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England crowned Junior World Cup champions

Under a full moon at the DHL stadium, the Under 20’s World Championship came to an enthralling end as England emerged...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

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Cory Hill apologises for past ‘mistake’ as he prepares to captain Wales

Wales end their Australia tour by tackling Queensland Reds. Wales lock Cory Hill says he regrets an incident that happened three...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

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England secure u20s final with hard-fought win over Ireland

By Will Gupwell England………………..31 Tries: Wright 24, Allen 30, Kerr 41 Conversions: Kerr 25, 31, Penalties: Kerr 37, 51, 57, 80...

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International Rugby

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Borthwick approach tempted Strawbridge

By ADAM HATHAWAY Assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge reckons England are a team on the up and that persuaded him to throw...

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Latest News

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Only our best will do, says Carnduff

By JAMES ORPIN FINN Carnduff leads England U20s out to face old rivals Ireland today knowing they must produce their best...

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International Rugby

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Underhill so impressed by England’s improvement

By ADAM HATHAWAY Sam Underhill is a decent barometer of England’s progress in the last 12 months having watched them from...

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International Rugby

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Agony for England as they fail to breach the All Black fortress

By Adam Hathaway in Eden Park New Zealand................... 24pts Tries: Tele’a 11, 61 Conversions: McKenzie 12 Penalties: McKenzie 21, 38, 69,...

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International Rugby

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A thunderous match that had no losers

PAUL REES The first thing that needs to be said is that this was an absorbing Test match between two teams...

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International Rugby

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High-risk blitz puts England in charge

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK There's nothing not to like about England’s blitz defence. It’s bold, gutsy, and good...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Wales show defiance but the wait goes on

PETER JACKSON All week long the Red Dragon legions had planned their regimental mobilisation with just enough military precision to let...

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Chris Hewett

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European elite keen to exclude outsiders

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Whichever way you care to define the i-word, it was an interesting few hours for Canadian sport....

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Features

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Entertaining the crowds is not the only thing

Paul Rees says that, while attracting a new audience is important, the game must not ignore its core support Scott Robertson...

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Features

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Six Nations may stick to Saturdays

The Six Nations is considering playing all three matches in a round on Saturdays, something that has been reserved only for...

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Latest News

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Peter Jackson: Warrior Peter O’Mahony learns a brutal lesson

A Grand Slam winner last year, Peter O’Mahony backed it up by captaining Ireland to a second successive Six Nations title.

By Peter Jackson

Features

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HARVEY CUCKSON

YOUNG GUNS Bath & England u20 second row Harvey Cuckson thought long and hard about whether to represent England or Wales...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

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I can’t wait to take on Ireland in semi

OLAMIDE SODEKE ENGLAND U2O SECOND ROW Winners: England celebrate their hard-fought victory against South Africa PICTURE: World Rugby THE team is...

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Brendan Gallagher

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Don’t lose Six Nations bonus on a Sunday

By Brendan Gallagher There have been more reports recently about the Six Nations wanting to do away with Sunday games and...

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Features

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Expect the Chiefs Mk2 to be real contenders

PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY EXETER’S DOR HAS PUT PLAYER RETENTION AHEAD OF RECRUITMENT AT SANDY PARK The most eye-catching result...

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Latest News

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Swailes gunning for revenge in Le Crunch

Women’s U20 Summer Series ■ By LUCY WILDE NIAMH Swailes has warned France they will be taking on a very different...

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International Rugby

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The key talking points ahead of the second Test between Australia and Wales

Wales have not won a Test match since the 2023 World Cup. Wales will have another chance to try and end...

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Latest News

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Wales u20s knocked out as France do all they can

By James Orpin France – 29 Tries: Bosmorin 7, 36, Lacombre 32, Castro-Ferreira 43 Conversions: Reus 8, 33, 37 Penalties: Desperes...

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Champions Cup

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Champions Cup to stick with format

By JON NEWCOMBE CEO: Jacques Raynaud Fans hoping for a return to the old four-team, six pools Champions Cup format in...

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International Rugby

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Smith is enjoying the life of a tourist

By ADAM HATHAWAY in Dunedin Marcus Smith has been throwing himself into touring life down under as he makes the most...

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Junior International Rugby

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England U20s need one point to land semi-final spot

By BEN JAYCOCK England u20s need just a point to qualify for the Junior World Cup semi-finals but head coach Mark...

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Latest News

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Wainwright stands out as Wales fail to impress

PETER JACKSON Political swings being all the rage, the sixth-best team in the Six Nations duly fell victim to one of...

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Latest News

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Schmidt needs to revitalise Aussies

JOE Schmidt has an impressive log book, but he will need a magical next instalment if he is to achieve what...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

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Big guns in danger of just looking after No.1

ANALYSIS PAUL REES WONDERS HOW THE SPORT CAN KEEP PAYING FOR ITSELF IN HARD TIMES....WHILE UNIONS BUILD FOR THE FUTURE When...

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Latest News

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Scotland and Wales facing tough choices

The slow financial recovery from the pandemic showed in recent statements from the Scottish and Welsh unions who are both overseeing...

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Latest News

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POOL B

Ireland.............22 Georgia............. 16 By BEN JAYCOCK FINN Treacy’s late-minute try denied Georgia a historic victory over last year’s runners-up Ireland. Ireland...

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Features

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CHARLIE MYALL

YOUNG GUNS LEICESTER & ENGLAND U20 CENTRE Charlie Myall has put his injury woes behind him and is on a mission...

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Latest News

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Playing high stakes game to stay alive

OLAMIDE SODEKE ENGLAND U2O SECOND ROW We’re coming off the back of another good win against Fiji this week and one...

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Features

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‘It’s about being the best player you can be’

Paul Rees finds out what drives new Tigers head coach Michael Cheika and what he plans to do at Welford Road...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

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We can do better, says skipper

Women’s U20 Summer Series By PAUL EDDISON England u20s skipper Lille Ives Campion believes her team are only ‘scratching the surface’...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Stafford McDowall shocked to be leading Scotland against Canada

It will be only a third Scotland appearance for the Glasgow centre. Stafford McDowall revealed his shock at being told he...

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Latest News

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Argentina coast past hosts South Africa in u20s World Championship

Argentina…………………………………….. 31 Tries: Revol 3, 21, Bernasconi 7, Elias 47, Penous 68 Conversions: Di Lucca 4, 48, 70 Penalties: South Africa…………………………………....

By The Rugby Paper Team