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Miscellaneous

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Myth-busting Pumas show Lions the way

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points PERHAPS it’s the boredom of lockdown but I’ve...

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Miscellaneous

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World Cup brought best and worst out of Dominici

THE late Christophe Dominici, whose sad passing we mourn this week, was a compelling rugby player to watch, brimful of talent,...

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Features

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Capped at 20, Nick was one of RGS’ finest

Huge loss: Nick Duncombe ONE of the many top players produced by RGS High Wycombe was scrum-half Nick Duncombe who, alas,...

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Features

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My switch to prop made me a Puma

MY LIFEIN RUGBY ALEX MORENO THE FORMER ITALY, ARGENTINA, LEICESTER, LEEDS, AGEN, BRIVE AND PERPIGNAN PROP IWAS fortune to have some very good...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Loader looks to build rock solid case

By NEALE HARVEY Hot-stepper: London Irish wing Ben Loader PICTURE: Getty Images INSPIRED by the dazzling deeds of England’s Jonny May,...

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Columnists

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Cain column: King Sam Cane belittles his subjects – and his All Blacks captaincy

Nick Cain writes on Sam Cane disparaging his own captaincy with criticisms of All Blacks fans

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English Gallagher Premiership

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Sale Sharks to sign a fourth Du Preez as South African contingent grows

6ft10ins lock JP du Preez is on his way to Manchester from the Cheetahs

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International Rugby

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France and Stade Francais legend Christophe Dominici has died, aged 48

Dominici's sudden passing comes as a shock to the rugby community around the world

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Featured

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Firma Stella – the ultimate gift for the legend in your life this Christmas

Firma Stella has established itself as one of the leading retailers of authentic signed sports memorabilia in the UK. They sell...

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English Gallagher Premiership

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Leicester Tigers take interest in Harlequins protégé Louis Lynagh

Lynagh is the son of Wallabies great Michael and spent time at Richmond earlier this year

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Columnists

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Ray Prosser – A tribute to Pontypool legend and icon of the amateur era

Pontypool RFC confirmed the passing of their legendary coach and former Test British & Irish Lion on Sunday at the age...

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The Rugby Paper

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May Day for Wales as Jonny warms up

By ADAM HATHAWAY JONNY May lit up Twickenham with a wonder score as England beat Ireland – then warned Wales England...

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The Rugby Paper

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That All Black axe is sharpening its blade

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST It seemed like a joke worth telling. “What’s the difference between the All Blacks and an arsonist?”,...

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The Rugby Paper

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Truth of Leo’s case has Gosper squirming

WE DO not live in an heroic age of rugby administration – quite the opposite, frankly – so we should bend...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Ice-cool Scarratt gets the job done

By SAM JACKSON England ................25pts Tries: Harrison 17, Davies 45, Cleall 69, Kildunne 73 Penalties: Scarratt 80+2 France ....................23pts Tries: Gros...

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The Rugby Paper

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Aaron will remain a Dragon predicts Ryan

By ALEX BYWATER Staying: Aaron Wainwright DRAGONS director of rugby Dean Ryan is confident he will be able to hold on...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Eddie won’t win RWC with this game plan

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Ido hate to be a the one to spoil the party but...

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Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd

English Gallagher Premiership

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Northampton Saints secure one-year extension with Chris Boyd

The Kiwi director of rugby's previous deal was set to expire at Franklin's Gardens next summer

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Guest Blogs

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Top Rugby-themed Online Slots and Computer Games

The deadly Covid-19 epidemic has dealt rugby Enthusiasts and sports fans all over the world a blow. The cancellation of major...

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Autumn Internationals

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Lagi Tuima makes Red Roses return for second Test against France

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his Red Roses side hoping to finish 2020 unbeaten

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Shaunaugh aiming to burn up the pitches

ENGLAND’s Shaunaugh Brown is putting her career in the fire service on hold to focus on next year’s World Cup. Harlequins...

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Women's Premier 15's

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Luffman is latest Leeds old boy to hit Test level

NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE’S influence in English rugby may be waning on the playing front but, from a coaching...

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Women's Premier 15's

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Threat to Prem as 14 test positive

PREMIERSHIPRugby confirmed 14 positive Covid-19 tests, including ten players, after all 12 clubs were tested a week before the new 2020-...

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The Rugby Paper

/ 5 years ago

Powder-puff pack has Wales on the skids and Georgia licking lips

By PETER JACKSON THE last time Wales lost more than six in a row, the head coach in question went on...

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Features

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This dash for cash could end in a crash

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST If you fancy undertaking a basic English language challenge this Sunday morning – it really shouldn’t take...

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Features

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Harlequins lifeline for Sevens expert

Offer: De Carpenter FORMER England Sevens international Richard de Carpenter looks set to be offered a career lifeline with a short...

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Features

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Pumas have risen from quarantine slumber in true Edwards style

THERE is so much to enjoy on so many levels about the Pumas’ superb win in Sydney yesterday when they beat...

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Guest Blogs

/ 5 years ago

Are there any Rugby Slot Games Available?

Punters say that the sport of rugby is a game for barbarians – played by gentlemen. We don't know if that...

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Columnists

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Guscott column: Wayne Pivac may have to drop Biggar to suit his blueprint

Jeremy Guscott looks at how Dan Biggar figures to be the No.10 in Wayne Pivac's system for Wales

By Jeremy Guscott

Features

/ 5 years ago

Jason’s out to make Britain’s kids healthier

Jon Newcombe talks to World Cup-winning hero Jason Robinson about his latest call to arms Mission: Jason Robinson talks to youngsters...

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Latest News

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Maxwell departure adds to Welsh problems

By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ state of flux on the pitch is being replicated in the boardroom with another high-profile figure set...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Van Dyk signs for Exeter

EXETER CHIEFS have bolstered their prop stocks with South African Maks van Dyk. The 28-year-old tighthead will provide cover when England’s...

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Latest News

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Championship want Sarries to ‘sod off’ says Greenwood

By GARY FITZGERALD Batting for Saracens: Will Greenwood WILL Greenwood claims Championship clubs would be happy to see Saracens go straight...

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Latest News

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Wig signs for Tigers

LEICESTER have signed former England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth following his departure from Saracens. The 37-year-old is the Premiership’s record appearance holder,...

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Brendan Gallagher

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Rugby Matters: Cosmopolitan Harlequins had serious wheels

Black History Month may have ended, but Brendan Gallagher sees no reason to not highlight the speed merchants to don the...

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Guest Blogs

/ 5 years ago

Why New Zealand’s All Blacks have Dominated Rugby

The New Zealand All Blacks have been a force to reckon with in the world of rugby over the years. We...

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Six Nations

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Wayne’s still the man for me but this was so poor

THAT was not good enough from a Welsh rugby team. It’s now five defeats in a row for Wayne Pivac’s side...

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Women's Six Nations

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Scarratt leads Slam mission

■By SAM JACKSON Skipper: Emily Scarratt will captain England in Sarah Hunter’s absence ENGLAND go into battle seeking a second successive...

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The Rugby Championship

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Erasmus’ insults will come back

THE behind-the-scenes 2019 World Cup documentary Chasing the Sun shows footage of South Africa’s head coach, Rassie Erasmus, referring to Ireland...

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Latest News

/ 5 years ago

Ironman Matt demands steel

■By ALEX BYWATER Up for the challenge: Dragons lock Matthew Screech LAST season’s PRO14 Ironman Matthew Screech will bring up a...

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Brendan Gallagher

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World Cup horror show too gruesome to witness

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

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Features

/ 5 years ago

Cosmopolitan Quins had serious wheels

RUGBY MATTERS Quins favourites: Andrew Harriman, left, and Peter Mensah PICTURE: Getty Images Black History month officially ended yesterday, along with...

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