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/ 3 years ago14-man Barbarians hammer sorry England
England 21-52 Barbarians England made a dismal start to their Australian tour preparation as they suffered a record defeat to the...
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/ 3 years agoGeorge Kruis to sign off with Barbarians outing against England at Twickenham
George Kruis is set to play his final game as a professional rugby player after being named in the Barbarians starting...
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/ 3 years agoMaro Itoje departure ‘never in the question’ despite Saracens’ relegation
Maro Itoje has said that leaving Saracens was "never in the question" despite the club's enforced relegation from the Premiership over...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoDanny Care told he has World Cup chance if he proves himself against Barbarians
Danny Care has been told by England that he could figure in their plans for next year’s World Cup if he...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty with Kyran Bracken
The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this week as World Cup-winning scrum-half Kyran Bracken joins host Oliver Little and The Rugby Paper...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoFreddie Burns ready to complete ‘unfinished business’ in Premiership final
Freddie Burns says that a Gallagher Premiership title triumph would “mean the world” to him as his 13th season of professional...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLondon Irish confirm signing of Italy centre Luca Morisi
London Irish have signed experienced Italian centre Luca Morisi, bolstering their midfield options with their first major signing of the summer....
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoHarlequins confirm seven departures
Harlequins have confirmed the seven players that will be leaving the club or calling time on their careers over the summer....
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoEngland lock Maro Itoje never had any doubt Saracens would return to top table
Maro Itoje never had any doubt Saracens would be back competing for the biggest prizes but has admitted it would be...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoFreddie Steward hails Leicester colleague George Ford’s role in his development
England full-back Freddie Steward believes his Leicester colleague George Ford has played a key role in developing him as a player....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoHard work and a clear way of playing – George Ford explains Leicester’s rise
George Ford has highlighted “hard work and a clear way of playing” as the foundation for Leicester‘s two-year rise from Gallagher...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoOwen Farrell worried players have to tread ‘very fine line’ when making tackles
Owen Farrell insists players are forced to tread a “very fine line” when tackling after Saracens secured their place in Saturday’s...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEngland spring surprise with Danny Care recalled for non-cap international
England have sprung a surprise by naming Danny Care in their training squad for Sunday’s non-cap international against the Barbarians at...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCreation of Welsh regions was a ‘short-term fix that has not worked’, says Eddie Butler
Eddie Butler feels the creation of the Welsh regions was a short-term fix that has not worked for the Welsh game....
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBreakthrough star Henry Arundell pens long-term contract at London Irish
Exciting full-back Henry Arundell has penned a new long-term contract at London Irish. Arundell has had a breakthrough season with the...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoHenry Arundell: Nerves over entering England’s big dog zone eased in pub session
Henry Arundell has revealed that his nerves over entering England’s “big dog zone” were eased during a pub session with Ellis...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoHarry Randall enjoying ‘massive challenge’ as England target Australia whitewash
Harry Randall has urged England to deliver another series whitewash of Australia during next month’s tour. Eddie Jones has overseen eight...
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/ 3 years agoTaking summer off ‘best thing’ for Scotland pair Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell
Gregor Townsend has revealed that talisman Finn Russell and captain Stuart Hogg have been excused from Scotland‘s summer tour in order...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Nineteen with Eddie Butler
Eddie Butler joins host Oliver Little, Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher on the latest episode of The Rugby Paper Podcast to...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoItaly prop Danilo Fischetti signs for London Irish
Italy prop Danilo Fischetti from Zebre Parma will join London Irish from next season. The 24-year-old has spent the last four...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoStuart Hogg, Finn Russell and Kyle Steyn rested for Argentina and Chile tour
Gregor Townsend has left Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell, and Kyle Steyn out of his 40-player squad for the summer tour of...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCoaching a ‘fresh start’ for Mark Wilson
Newcastle Falcons legend Mark Wilson is looking forward to a ‘fresh start’ with Newcastle Falcons after returning as part of the...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSaracens flanker Ben Earl crowned Premiership player of the season
Saracens flanker Ben Earl has been crowned Gallagher Premiership player of the season following his outstanding contribution to his club’s title...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoNewcastle Falcons sign Coventry scrum-half Josh Barton
Coventry scrum-half Josh Barton will make the step up to the Premiership after signing a two-year deal with Newcastle Falcons. Having...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoNorthampton looking to put Leicester hidings firmly behind them – Phil Dowson
Phil Dowson admits that Northampton endured two “chastening experiences” against East Midlands rivals Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership this season. But...
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/ 3 years agoWales name uncapped prop Sam Wainwright as Leon Brown’s replacement
Uncapped Saracens prop Sam Wainwright has been called into Wales‘ South Africa tour squad as replacement for Leon Brown. The Welsh...
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Premiership
/ 3 years ago‘Owen’s everything’ – Jamie George compares Farrell to NBA great Michael Jordan
Jamie George says Saracens are being inspired in their Gallagher Premiership title quest by their own version of Michael Jordan. George...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoGlasgow Warriors sack head coach Danny Wilson
Glasgow Warriors have sacked head coach Danny Wilson in the wake of their 76-14 United Rugby Championship quarter-final defeat to Leinster....
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSteve Borthwick not getting ahead of himself in Leicester’s title bid
Steve Borthwick insists Leicester are “still very early in the journey” as his table-topping side seek to cap a remarkable turnaround...
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/ 3 years agoBig-game experience invaluable for Saracens – Andy Christie
Andy Christie feels Saracens‘ big-game experience is invaluable ahead of Harlequins‘ visit in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership semi-final. Speaking to The Rugby...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoJonny May returns to 35-player England training squad
Jonny May returns to the England set-up as Eddie Jones names a 35-player training squad for a three-day camp in Teddington....
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years ago“Turning Japanese!” Five Reasons Why Rugby Players Are Moving To Japan
Japan is known for its rich culture, unique cuisine, and rugby, a full-contact sport popular in many western countries. Though baseball...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 years agoFive South African clubs enter Europe next season
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup organisers have announced five South African club sides will play in European competition next season. The...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Eighteen with Andy Christie
The Rugby Paper Podcast returns for another episode as Scotland and Saracens back-row Andy Christie joins host Oliver Little and Ben...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoJack Nowell among Exeter trio tipped to be fit for England tour
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has provided Eddie Jones with a triple boost ahead of England’s tour to Australia. Baxter confirmed that...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoGloucester will ‘rip into it and see what happens’ in crucial Saracens clash
George Skivington has vowed that Gloucester will “rip into it and see what happens” in their quest for a Gallagher Premiership...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSkipper Lewis Ludlam could make Northampton return against Newcastle
Northampton captain Lewis Ludlam could be available for the key Gallagher Premiership clash against Newcastle on Saturday after missing England‘s recent...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoNorthampton sign trialist Aaron Hinkley and Alfie Petch from Exeter
Northampton Saints have signed trialist Aaron Hinkley and Alfie Petch from Exeter Chiefs. The former England age group internationals have signed...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFormer England flanker Tom Wood announces retirement from rugby
Former England flanker Tom Wood has announced he will retire from professional rugby next month following 12 seasons at Northampton. Wood...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoIsrael Folau set for international return after Tonga switch
Israel Folau is set to return to international rugby with Tonga – three years after having his contract with Australia terminated....
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoLeinster’s Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe fit for Champions Cup final against La Rochelle
Leinster‘s Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe have been passed fit to start Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle in...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoAndre Esterhuizen honoured to win players’ player of the year award
Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has won the Rugby Players’ Association players’ player of the year award. Esterhuizen polled the highest number...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEd Griffiths leaves role as Bath chairman as club confirm structural reset
Bath chairman Edward Griffiths has left his role after less than six months in post as the club confirms a new...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Seventeen with Peter Winterbottom
Former England and Lions flanker Peter Winterbottom joins host Oliver Little, Nick Cain, and Brendan Gallagher to discuss the ever-growing issue...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoWales flanker Dan Lydiate signs Ospreys contract extension
Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate has agreed a new deal to stay at the Welsh region for another season. The Wales flanker...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoNine players to depart Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints have announced that nine players will depart the club on the expiry of their contracts at the end of...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoLondon Irish back row Tom Pearson signs first professional contract
Young London Irish back-row Tom Pearson has signed his first professional contract. The Cardiff Metropolitan University graduate has made 18 appearances...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoGeorge Skivington signs long-term contract with Gloucester
Gloucester head coach George Skivington has signed a long-term contract extension at Kingsholm. The Cherry and Whites sit fifth in the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoChristian Wade considering return to rugby union following release from NFL
Christian Wade says he is considering a return to rugby union after being released by the NFL‘s Buffalo Bills. The former...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoLondon Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke signs new contract
London Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke has signed a new contract with the Exiles. His impressive performances this season have been rewarded...
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