All posts tagged "South Africa"
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoIs This the End for the Vunipolas In an England Shirt?
Eddie Jones has swung the axe in controversial fashion ahead of England‘s Autumn Series games against South Africa, Australia and Tonga....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoWill Jones’ ruthless calls bring about bold changes for England
England were embarrassed in their last outing in the Six Nations, putting forward one of their worst performances in the history...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoMyler’s late strike swings 8-try thriller Ospreys way
By STEFFAN THOMAS Benetton ..........26pts Tries: Lucchesi 6, Smith 52, Ioane 60, Menoncello 66 Conversions: Albornoz 7, Coetzee 53, 68 Ospreys...
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Features
/ 4 years agoDu Preez seeks another gear
Daniel Gallan talks to Sale No.8 Daniel du Preez about his batttle for Springbok honours Daniel du Preez is not a...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoShocking case of teen star Stafford
MENTION of Bedford Modern school elsewhere in this paper calls to mind one of the saddest stories in English rugby history,...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS
Sarah Rendell takes a weekly look at some important women players ALEX MATTHEWS THIS WEEK... WORCESTER BACK-ROW World Cup winner and...
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoA lot rests on Kolbe’s shoulders – and knee
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Toulon have welcomed a few global superstars down the years – but it’s difficult to imagine any...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWilliams wants to shine with proud dad ringside
By STEFFAN THOMAS JOHNNY Williams hopes to be given the chance to finally wear the red of Wales in front of...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 4 years agoBig question is who does Eddie play outside Smith
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WHEN Marcus Smith first broke through as an apprentice I saw him as having...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoJosh Navidi is out for six months, Wales told
WALES have been hit by yet another crippling blow with Josh Navidi out for as long as six months. The multi-purpose...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCall up for Young is common sense now
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Heading home: Wasps flanker Thomas Young deserves his call up to Wales squad PICTURE: Getty...
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Features
/ 4 years agoEngland can win World Cup if Eddie takes off the shackles
Paul Rees talks to Newcastle full-back Mike Brown about his hopes for club and county World class potential: Marcus Smith in...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoClubs and Unions must get on better – Halliday
By STEFFAN THOMAS OUTGOING EPCR chairman Simon Halliday insists the relationship between clubs and unions must improve for the sake of...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCash-rich Saracens will ‘aim to go global’ now, says Roc Nation president Yormark
NEW Saracens special advisor Michael Yormark says the club plan on going global after their £32m takeover. American Yormark, president of...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoLiam Williams joins Wales list of absent Lions stars
WALES have ruled Liam Williams out of the All Blacks’ match on October 30 – their eighth Lion to miss the...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoDash for cash must not damage rugby’s ethos | Nick Cain
THE £32m takeover of Saracens by a polyglot international consortium comes with a health warning as the club’s erstwhile banker and...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoPeel tells Scarlets to crank up intensity
By STEFFAN THOMAS PREVIEW... Scarlets v Munster Today. Kick-off 2pm, Parc y Scarlets DWAYNE Peel has told his Scarlets side they...
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Features
/ 4 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Tony Underwood – I carry Jonah scars but it taught me resilience
FACING your Jonah is one of the themes I talk to organisations about when I’ve been invited along to share my...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoReaders complete Rugby XV name game
THANKS to all those prompted by the Max Wiltshire story last week, the assembly of a Place Name XV can now...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoCare: Let Alex Dombrandt show just how great he is
DANNY Care has urged Eddie Jones to not just pick Alex Dombrandt but stick with him throughout the entire Autumn campaign....
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoAdams up for challenge of ‘world class’ club
By STEFFAN THOMAS JOSH Adams plans on putting himself into the world class category by dominating against the best this autumn....
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoHow long will this kow-towing go on?
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk REGARDING Nick Cain’s piece...
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Features
/ 4 years agoDitch World Rugby, put northern pros in charge
COLIN BOAG It’s not unknown for me to be critical of World Rugby, but last week a much more significant voice...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 4 years agoFord’s not as sharp as Smith but he’s still class
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK GEORGE Ford is a player I’ve always admired, and I would call him a...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWayne Pivac has to nail key combos for World Cup | Shane Williams
I WAS sat down watching Scrum V with a cup of tea last Sunday when Wayne Pivac made a surprise appearance...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSaracens in £32m takeover, Nigel Wray to hand over control
SARACENS have agreed a £32m takeover deal with a consortium of investors that includes South African World Cup-winning captain Francois Pienaar....
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoTime must be called on endless game breaks | Nick Cain
PERPETUAL stoppages have become the scourge of international rugby. The biggest culprits in this regard are South Africa. The world champions...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoJersey good enough for Lions but not for Prem
JERSEY Reds are top of the Championship. They have outstanding training facilities, complete with altitude training chambers, at the Strive complex...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoHogg’s back and so is the Exeter ‘edge’
Paul Rees talks to Henry Slade and Rob Baxter about Exeter’s stumbling start to the new season PREVIEW... Sale v Exeter...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoI fear Eddie will revert to old guard in autumn | Nick Cain
BETTER late than never. Eddie Jones has finally rattled the cage in selection, at last making changes that should have happened...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBattle begins for most coveted jersey in Wales
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THE hairs are standing up on the back of my neck at the prospect of...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoAnalysis: Eddie decides to go the way of Harlequins, not Saracens in autumn training squad
Paul Rees looks at the winners and losers from Eddie Jones' autumn international training squad
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Features
/ 5 years agoEsterhuizen extends his deal with Quins
RUGBY SHORTS SOUTH Africa centre Andre Esterhuizen has signed a contract extension with Premiership champions Harlequins. The 27-year-old, who has won...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWales star North aims to back for Christmas
RUGBY SHORTS OSPREYS three-quarter George North hopes to return from a serious knee injury during the festive period this season. The...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSam will handle England pressure – Baxter
NEWS EXTRA By JOHN ROBERTS EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter says No.8 Sam Simmonds has taken big steps forward and...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoBarrett late kick denies the Boks
By DANIEL GALLAN New Zealand....19pts Tries: Jordan 3 Conversions: J Barrett 4 Penalties: J Barrett 31, 36, 61, 78 South Africa...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoWallabies go three from three
Australia ..........27pts Tries: Hodge 5, Kerevi 19, Kellaway 69 Conversions: Cooper 6, 19; O’Connor 70 Penalties: Cooper 32, O’Connor 60 Argentina...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoI don’t see Smith-Farrell working as 10-12 combo | Jeremy Guscott
THE names just keep coming when Eddie Jones selects his England training squads, and his latest 45-man selection is full of...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAlun Wyn: More left in tank and I’m enjoying it
NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones says he will continue playing until his form and enjoyment decline....
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNorth in two-year deal with Ospreys
By SAM JACKSON Signed: George North GEORGE North has signed a new two-year dual contract with Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWallabies are threat to Eddie’s RWC future
EDDIE Jones’ autumn agenda took a more challenging turn yesterday when Australia – the team that have been whipping boys for...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoOspreys have the talent to head regions’ challenge
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND So, a new season of club rugby is finally upon us and it’s a new...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBassett can’t wait to join the party
By GARY FITZGERALD Buzzing: Josh Bassett can’t wait to get started this season PICTURES: Getty Images WASPS have been left kicking...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBok giant Vermeulen at Ulster
RUGBY SHORTS ULSTER have signed South African World Cup winning back-row forward Duane Vermeulen, who will join the club following the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoAustralia 30-17 South Africa: Wallabies trample on Boks’ crown
THE Springboks’ claim to be the best side in world rugby was dealt a devastating blow as Australia handed out a...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoAll Blacks back on top of world
By BEN JAYCOCK Argentina ..........13pts Tries: Boffelli 52 Conversions: Boffelli 53 Penalties: Boffelli 8, 44 New Zealand ..36pts Tries: Tuipuloti 6,...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoHealth Benefits Associated With Playing Rugby
Rugby, which originated in England in the early 1800, has grown to be a worldwide sport that has acquired enormous popularity...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSchreuder: Falcons have laid a strong foundation
By GARY FITZGERALD LOUIS Schreuder believes Newcastle Falcons can ruffle some more high profile feathers in the new season...starting with champions...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoQuade Cooper back, just like Morne
MORNE Steyn couldn’t have known that what he did to the Lions last month would become something of a global trend....
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Features
/ 5 years agoIf we had Battle of Gnoll now we’d all be in jail!
MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER LIONS, WALES, NEATH, OSPREYS, RICHMOND AND BRISTOL HOOKER BARRY WILLIAMS Good memories: Barry Williams playing...
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