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Warriors are back and looking good

CHARLES RYLANDS AMPTHILL BACK ROW IT HAD been 1,091 days since Worcester Warriors last played a game of rugby. Over those...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Nottingham’s Gwyn Parks on his journey from BUCS Super Rugby to the Championship

There is something special about a Wednesday for rugby fans. That’s because the future generation battles it out in the BUCS...

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England: Red Roses urged to hit heights

Hooker Amy Cokayne has urged England to live up to their favourites billing as the World Cup heads into its business...

By Adam Hathaway

Axing two Welsh regions may work, says George North

George North believes talk of reducing the number of Welsh regions from four to two cannot be dismissed outright in a...

By Ben Jaycock

Lewis Ludlow is still a key player for Gloucester – George Skivington

Lewis Ludlow will remain a central figure for Gloucester despite being replaced as captain after five years in charge.

By The Rugby Paper Team

We need to build a fortress – Harlequins’ Tyrone Green

Harlequins are hell bent on giving the reigning English champions a bloody nose and “laying down a marker” for the gruelling...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Lloyd’s delighted to be back at Cardiff

By SIMON THOMAS AFTER spells in the west country and west Wales, Ioan Lloyd is back home and relishing the experience....

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Dafydd Jenkins calls for Exeter Chiefs to be ruthless in all areas

Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins has delivered a blunt assessment of last season’s failings – and a rallying cry that the...

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Aldcroft returns to lead from the front

■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... England v Scotland Today. Kick-off 4pm, Ashton Gate, Bristol ENGLAND captain Zoe Aldcroft returns to start today’s...

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Catherine Spencer: Now it’s time for teams to cut loose

At the mid-point of this incredible World Cup we can switch off the Ilona Maher show, we can say a fond...

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Jeremy Guscott: Centre combinations now so hard to unlock

The midfield is still a centre of attention in international rugby, but it seems that the long-standing 12-13 partnerships that were...

By Jeremy Guscott

DREAM TEAM

ANDY KEY, THE FORMER LEICESTER, BEDFORD AND NOTTINGHAM FULL-BACK/CENTRE, WHO IS NOW COACH AT OUNDLE IN NATIONAL TWO EAST, CHOOSES THE...

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Lam likes what he sees on LRZ debut

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale ..................................24pts Tries: O’Flaherty 29, Jibulu 51, Hanson 55, Davies 75 Conversions: Curtis 52, 56 Bristol ...............................15pts Tries:...

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Chris Hewett

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Chris Hewett: Ollie Lawrence looks a good fit for 13 shirt

Nearly there. Ollie Lawrence, the talented Bath and England centre, is within touching distance of a return to competitive rugby after...

By Chris Hewett

Latest News

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Pirates in control as Chiefs get runaround

■ By MIKE SINCLAIR Cornish Pirates ...............61pts Tries: Ward 3, Nelson 6, 24; Cambriani 25, Petch 37, Robson 43, Agbongbon 53,...

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Columnists

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Peter Jackson: Rhys Patchell – I knew it was time to bow out

Rhys Patchell tells a story from a time long gone when family members would inquire about what he wanted from life...

By Peter Jackson

Features

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North’s concussion crusade

PAUL REES LOOKS AT THE PROBLEMS THE WELSH STAR HAD WITH HEAD INJURIES AND HOW THE GAME IS DEALING WITH THE...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

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Give us a job, says Welshman Williams

WALES full-back Liam Williams is still searching for a club. The 34-year-old, who has 98 Test caps – including five for...

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Welsh Rugby

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Drovers take down champs

Super Rygbi round-up ■By CARL FIELD CHAMPIONS Newport began the defence of their Super Rygbi Cymru title in defeat as they...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Taine Basham’s aiming to get back to his best

Taine Basham is ready to kick-start his career as he looks to force his way back into the Wales reckoning.

By Simon Thomas

Club Rugby

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Leicester Tigers: I want players to make decisions, says Geoff Parling

Geoff Parling admits he has “a lot of work to do” as Leicester Tigers’ new boss having seen experienced campaigners Ben...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Featured

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Women’s World Cup Round Three Team of the Week: Red Roses secure top spot after convincing win over Wallaroos

The Women’s World Cup pool stages have now reached their conclusion, and the final round didn’t disappoint. It was a weekend...

By Charlie Elliott

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Dragons chairman David Wright urges a rethink from Welsh Rugby Union

Dragons chairman David Wright has urged the Welsh Rugby Union to rethink plans to overhaul the Welsh regions next season. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

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Matthews ensures England cover the cracks

■ By BEN JAYCOCK England ...............................47pts Tries: Breach 8, Ward 32, Kabeya 38, 44; Clifford 53, 58; Bern 65 Conversions: Harrison...

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We didn’t take our chances, admits Lynn

■ By PHIL CAMPBELL Wales .................25pts Tries: Cox 2, Callender 12, Tuipulotu 40, Powell 45, Neumann 72 Fiji .......................28pts Tries: Neihamu...

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Scots go down but still in hunt

■ By SAM JACKSON Canada .................. 40pts Tries: Hunt 11, Penalty 32, Tuttosi 34, 57; Kassil 64, DeMerchant 78 Conversions: de...

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Grady injury casts shadow over romp

■By SIMON THOMAS Cardiff .............71 Richmond ....... 10 WALES star Mason Grady suffered a worrying shoulder injury on his first appearance...

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Stephen Varney out to build on Italy connections at Exeter Chiefs

It appears Stephen Varney has a plan – and it’s nothing short of a Premiership heist. The Italian international has set...

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Columnists

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Peter Jackson: Four famous names facing firing squad

Only four clubs ever beat the All Blacks during their 15 European tours throughout the 20th century. How ironic that all...

By Peter Jackson

Welsh Rugby

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Newport begin with humdinger

Super Rygbi Cymru preview By ROB COLE AMID all the noise about how many regional teams there should be in Wales...

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Features

/ 3 months ago

Dragons look to Tongan stars for added beef

NEWS EXTRA By SIMON THOMAS THE Dragons back line will feature a double dose of Tongan international strike power this season....

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Women's International

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Former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett blown away by the start of the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett admits the start of this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup has blown her away. More than...

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Women's International

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Women’s World Cup Round Two Team of the Week: Red Roses star in record-breaking win

Week two of the Women’s Rugby World Cup delivered drama, emotion, and historic moments, setting the stage for the final round...

By Charlie Elliott

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Matt Sherratt is boosted by recruitment drive at Cardiff

Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt says it’s a massive boost to have retained Taulupe Faletau and Josh Adams as the club look...

By Simon Thomas

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Women’s World Cup audience on a high as records tumble

England's 69-7 win over the USA in the Women’s Rugby World Cup opener in Sunderland last Friday drew in a peak...

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Will Butler – We have still got plenty of X-factor at Gloucester

Will Butler is adamant that life at Gloucester without Santi Carreras dishing out special on-field gifts will remain just as exciting...

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Scotland 29-15 Fiji: We must go as far as we can -Bryan Easson

Scotland ...........29pts Tries: McGhie 2, 56; Lloyd 10, 34; Orr 60 Conversions: Nelson 34, 61 Fiji .......................15pts Tries: Senivutu 25, Komaitai...

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