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/ 8 years ago

Injuries take their toll but I’m back says Te’o

By NEALE HARVEY Raring to go: Ben Te’o, right, training for England in Portugal with George Ford PICTURE: Getty Images HARD-hitting...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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/ 8 years ago

Solomons fears coaches will burn out, too

Plea: Alan Solomons WORCESTER supremo Alan Solomons says Premiership coaches are at risk of burnout unless steps are taken to align...

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/ 8 years ago

Don’t call us bullies, we play to our strengths …

FORMER SARACENS AND SPRINGBOKS SCRUM-HALF NEIL DE KOCK Has added game control to his fighting qualities: Cobus Reinach PICTURE: Getty Images...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

THREE KEY ENGLAND v SOUTH AFRICA HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCH-UPS

MARO ITOJE v EBEN ETZEBETH Both second rowers are relatively young, but already have a wealth of experience under their belts....

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/ 8 years ago

Lozowski ruled out of opener against Boks

SARACENS centre Alex Lozowski, below, will miss England’s first autumn international after having his ban for dangerously entering a ruck extended....

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/ 8 years ago

Poor autumn series ‘would deny England momentum’

Saints DoR: Chris Boyd ENGLAND’S failure to nail down key selections is compromising their ability to create World Cup-winning momentum, according...

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/ 8 years ago

Tuilagi’s power can helpmedo mystuff – Slade

By NEALE HARVEY Hand off: Henry Slade eludes Bath’s Darren Atkins for Exeter PICTURES: Getty Images HENRY Slade believes partnering Manu...

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Club Rugby

/ 8 years ago

The call-up for Ted Hill shows the strides Worcester’s academy is making, says fellow England newbie Schonert

The Worcester Warriors tighthead prop reflects on his own career since his move five years ago

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Featured

/ 8 years ago

Young Gun – Sale Sharks fly-half Kieran Wilkinson

... A fly-half named Wilkinson

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Autumn Internationals

/ 8 years ago

Eddie Jones answers 13 questions on his squad announcement

Why no Attwood, Goode or Armand? Is Farrell going to start at 10 from now on?

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Features

/ 8 years ago

Gain-line busters will give England a new dimension

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT Risk worth taking: Joe Cokanasiga is in devastating attacking form but could be a defensive liability...

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/ 8 years ago

Smith getting square eyes from analysis of the greats

By ADAM HATHAWAY Master and apprentice: Evans and Smith HARLEQUINS’ assistant coach Nick Evans has been clocking up the hours in...

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Miscellaneous

/ 8 years ago

Dallaglio ‘distressed’ by lack of dead certs

By GARY FITZGERALD He’s still splashing: Chris Ashton dives in to score his hat-trick try for Sale against Connacht PICTURE: Getty...

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Champions Cup

/ 8 years ago

Eddie’s big day on film

JAPAN’S win over South Africa in Brighton in 2015 is being made into a film written by former Rugby League player...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 8 years ago

All Blacks in Dublin is the litmus Test

BRENDAN GALLAGHER looks ahead to another jam-packed schedule to thrill us this Autumn Famous victory: Ireland defeat the All Blacks at...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 8 years ago

Young tyros warming up for RWC2019

Big force: Titi Lamositele SANTIAGO ARATA (URUGUAY): A+- genuine talent. TITI LAMOSITELE (US EAGLES): The USA are beginning to tap into...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 8 years ago

Ten tasty dishes from this Autumn’s smorgasbord of Test rugby

Talent: Teddy Thomas WALES V SCOTLAND (Principality Stadium, November 3) A bit of a curiosity down at the Principality. Not a...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 8 years ago

Now Eddie has to prove he’s not a one-trick pony heading for a fall

NICK CAIN HEARS EDDIE JONES’ EXPLANATION ABOUT HIS LATEST SQUAD DECISIONS Questions: Why has Elliott Stooke, left, been preferred to Dave...

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Club Rugby

/ 8 years ago

President Laporte on passport control

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN When can a foreigner play for France these days? When Federation president Bernard Laporte says so, that’s...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

Mercer stakes his claim to face Boks

By NEALE HARVEY ZACHMercer is ready to answer England’s call for a No.8 capable of facing down the might of South...

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/ 8 years ago

Shields at the ready to bring edge to back row

Physical: Brad Shields BRAD Shields aims to provide Eddie Jones with exactly what he wants by bringing some hard-nosed Kiwi physicality...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 8 years ago

Eddie Jones left precariously short at number 8 as Billy Vunipola breaks arm for third time

England now without Vunipola, Simmonds and possibly Nathan Hughes for November Tests

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Features

/ 8 years ago

Dragons flying at full throttle for shot at Marseilles miracle

BRENDAN GALLAGHER looks ahead to next month’s World Cup repechage in Marseilles Determined: Max Denmark on the charge against the Cook...

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Features

/ 8 years ago

Canada start as slight favourites, but we’ll be fitter

Brendan Gallagher talks to David Rees about the Welsh connection aiding Hong Kong’s progress Brains trust: David Rees, Leigh Jones and...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

Danny boy playing for his future at Quins

By NEALE HARVEY Aiming to be No.1: Danny Care celebrates a try against Saracens on his 250th appearance for Harlequins PICTURE:...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

Knee injury keeps Joe on sidelines for Autumn

ENGLAND lock Joe Launchbury has been ruled out of the Autumn internationals after having knee surgery. The 27-year-old, who has 54...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

Lane likely to be only new face in Wales squad

STEFFAN THOMAS OWEN Lane looks set to be named in Warren Gatland’s Wales squad for the November tests this week. The...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

Bath may have to choose between glory and safety

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Losing start: Bath took on Toulouse yesterday at the Rec As we...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

Jack’s back to fend off Cokanasiga challenge

By HARVEY NEALE Upping the ante: Nathan Earle and Joe Cokanasiga Threat: Jack Nowell goes close against Bath PICTURES: Getty Images...

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Miscellaneous

/ 8 years ago

Eddie stays no matter what insists RFU chief

By NICK CAIN EDDIE Jones has been given an unequivocal assurance by RFU chief executive Steve Brown that “come what may”...

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Champions Cup

/ 8 years ago

Hughes is a tweet for misjudging the mood

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NATHAN Hughes may feel that a relatively light right-handed punch from a prone...

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Features

/ 8 years ago

I still feel the stress of that French fightback in ‘99

BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Comeback kings: France beat New Zealand in 1999 RUGBY MATTERS...

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Club Rugby

/ 8 years ago

Horwill: More international stars may follow Joe Marler’s lead

The Harlequins vice-captain also talks about Michael Cheika's job security

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Columnists

/ 8 years ago

Jackson column: Berwyn Jones paid the price for putting family first

Peter Jackson looks at when rugby's amateur days were overshadowed by the riches available in professional sports

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Club Rugby

/ 8 years ago

‘I’ve missed rugby so much I’ve changed my mind’ – Schalk Brits

He's back!

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Premiership

/ 8 years ago

Warriors can’t afford another slip up – Weir

By NEALE HARVEY WORCESTER playmaker Duncan Weir has ordered his side to stop shooting themselves in the foot and make good...

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Premiership

/ 8 years ago

Willie’s on way back to club rugby in Japan

Return: Willie Le Roux WILLIE LE Roux is set to leave Wasps at the end of the season for a second...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

Berwyn paid price for putting family first

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Berwyn Jones used to run like the wind, so much so that not...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

Bajans gear up for a big day out at the Oval

BARBADOS may bat a very modest 83rd in the world rankings – just ahead of India and below Serbia – but...

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Latest News

/ 8 years ago

Scene set for Hesketh to star again

Jango: Temeura Morrison SO Kiwi actor Temuera Morrison – Jango Fett in Star Wars – is to play Eddie Jones in...

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Features

/ 8 years ago

Utility back Swiel signs for Falcons

NEWCASTLE Falcons have signed versatile back Tim Swiel from Harlequins with immediate effect. The 25-year-old joined Quins from South Africa-based Sharks...

By The Rugby Paper Team