Stories By Ben Redwood
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/ 3 years agoVilliere scores hat trick as France start Six Nations with win
France overcame an early scare to beat a spirited Italy side in Paris to open their campaign with a bonus-point win....
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Features
/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast predictions league
The Rugby Paper Podcast will be running a predictions league throughout the tournament. Here, guest Jeremy Guscott, columnists Brendan Gallagher and...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoListen to The Rugby Paper Podcast
The Rugby Paper Podcast is now live. This week’s podcast looks ahead to the opening weekend of the Six Nations. Host...
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/ 3 years agoScotland are red-hot favourites, says Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones has labelled Scotland as red-hot favourites ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield. With a depleted England side,...
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/ 3 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast launches today!
The Rugby Paper are pleased to announce that we will be launching our first podcast today – The Rugby Paper Podcast....
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/ 3 years agoDuchess of Cambridge takes over from Harry as patron of English rugby
The Duchess of Cambridge has become the patron of English rugby, taking over from Prince Harry. Prince Harry handed back the...
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/ 3 years agoCourtney Lawes out of Six Nations opener
Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of the Six Nations opener as Eddie Jones narrows his squad down to 29 players...
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/ 3 years agoCourtney Lawes a doubt for England’s Six Nations opener
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot confirmed that Courtney Lawes is going through his return to playing practises ahead of Saturday’s Six...
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/ 3 years agoSteve Borthwick delighted with seven contract extensions
Leicester Tigers Head Coach Steve Borthwick said “today is an exciting day” as Tigers announced seven contract extensions Nic Dolly, Calum...
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/ 3 years agoWill Collier signs new long-term Harlequins contract
Harlequins tighthead and England international Will Collier has signed a new long-term contract at the Twickenham Stoop. Twice capped by England...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSale’s second-half fightback stuns leaders Leicester Tigers
Sale ......................35 Tries: L. James, Curry, Reed, D. Du Preez, Roebuck Cons: MacGinty 2 Pens: MacGinty 2 Leicester Tigers...... 26 Tries: Montoya 2, Porter Con: Burns Pens: Burns 3 HT...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoChampionship preview: Can chasing pack catch Ealing?
Its the weekend – which means its yet another dose of pulsating Championship rugby. Despite the Championship not getting the TV...
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Features
/ 3 years agoEngland’s injury crises is by-product of the pandemic
By BEN REDWOOD THE SIX NATIONS have so far been dominated by two things – coronavirus and injuries. England and Wales...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoScarlets sign All Black Vaea Fifita from Wasps
Scarlets have signed All Black Vaea Fifita from Premiership side Wasps. The 29-year-old, who can play in the second row and...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoHarlequins legend Danny Care signs contract extension
Danny Care has signed an undisclosed contract extension at Harlequins. A delighted Care was “delighted” to put pen-to-paper on a new...
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Features
/ 3 years agoCruelly trolled Alfie Pugsley heading to Premiership Final
An U12’s rugby player is heading to June’s Premiership final following an outpouring of support from the biggest names in rugby...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoEngland captain Owen Farrell out of Six Nations
By BEN REDWOOD England captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out of the entire Guinness Six Nations due to an ankle...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoJoe Marler tests positive for Covid
England prop Joe Marler has tested positive for COVID and has withdrawn from the England squad for this week’s training camp...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoWarriors Head Coach Jonathan Thomas departs as Steve Diamond takes over
Worcester Warriors head coach Jonathan Thomas has departed the Premiership club with immediate effect – and Steve Diamond has taken control...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoWasps’ Thomas Young discharged from hospital following head injury
Wasps and Wales flanker Thomas Young has been discharged from hospital following a head injury sustained against Munster on Sunday. Young...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoJamie Roberts heads down under
Jamie Roberts will leave Dragons this month to move to Australian side Waratahs for “personal reasons”. Roberts has been granted an...
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/ 3 years agoWales hooker Bradley Roberts signs for Dragons
Wales hooker Bradley Roberts has signed for the Dragons. Currently part of Wales’ Six Nations squad, the 26-year-old has signed a...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoDaly and Ford called into England Six Nations squad
Jonny May has withdrawn from the England men’s squad with a knee injury. Courtney Lawes is unavailable to train this week...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoGeorge Ford set to replace Owen Farrell in England’s Six Nations squad
By BEN REDWOOD George Ford is set to be recalled into the England squad as a replacement for injured captain Owen...
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/ 3 years agoWasps miss out on qualification at Munster
Munster…………..45 Tries: Murray, Zebo (2), O’Donoghue, Loughman, R Scannell Cons: Healy (4), Crowley (2) Pens: Healy Wasps…………….7 Tries: Robson Cons: Atkinson...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoSale 49 – 10 Ospreys: Sale handsomely defeat depleted Ospreys
Sale Sharks............49 Tries: Roebuck 2, Reed, Ashman, D du Preez, Langdon, Metcalf Cons: MacGinty 4, R du Preez 3 Ospreys .................10 Try: Deaves Cons: Hawkins Pens: Hawkins A stellar...
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/ 3 years agoEngland sevens captain Tom Mitchell signs for Major League LA Giltinis
England‘s rugby sevens captain Tom Mitchell has been signed on a two-year deal with American Major League side LA Giltinis. Mitchell...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoEddie Jones full of praise for Jack Nowell
Eddie Jones has said that Exeter‘s Jack Nowell “looks more like a rugby player and less like a bodybuilder” as the...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 years agoWRU name first Wales Women retainer contracts
Nine Wales Women players have been handed retainer contracts and joined the WRU’s performance programme. Last week, the WRU announced Welsh...
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Features
/ 3 years agoSambura Kenya 7’s: The worlds best rugby event
World Sports Safaris Ltd and their partners are delighted to announce an exciting new sporting venture, theSamburu 7s. Created entirely from...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoAntoine Dupont named in France’s Six Nation squad
Antoine Dupont is closer to full fitness as he was included in France’s 42-man Six Nations squad. Despite missing the last...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoStuart Hooper to continue as Bath’s Director of Rugby
Stuart Hooper will continue his role as Bath‘s Director of Rugby when Johann Van Graan becomes Head Coach next season. Van...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWales name Six Nations training squad amid injury nightmare
Wales have named a 36-man squad for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations campaign. Three uncapped players feature, with Ospreys duo Dewi...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoEngland name six uncapped players in 36-man Six Nations training squad
Eddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad to begin preparations for the Guinness Six Nations. The squad will meet in...
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Features
/ 3 years agoStephen Payne OBE praises Paddy Jackson
Stephen Payne OBE pays a personal tribute to Paddy Jackson to mark his 30th rotation of the sun. Stephen Payne is...
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/ 3 years agoWelsh crowds set to return for Six Nations
Crowds are set to return in Wales from January 21st after the Welsh government announced an easing of coronavirus restrictions. All...
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/ 3 years agoPhil Dowson to succeed Chris Boyd as Northampton Director of Rugby
Northampton Saints forwards coach Phil Dowson has been appointed as Director of Rugby at Franklins Gardens from next year. Current Director...
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European Rugby
/ 3 years agoBath won’t travel to France unless French restrictions eased
Bath Rugby have confirmed that they will only fulfil Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup fixture against La Rochelle if French travel restrictions...
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European Rugby
/ 3 years agoPostponed European rugby matches cancelled amid future uncertainty
All postponed matches from round two of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have now been cancelled, while uncertainty hovers...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWRU hand out first full-time Wales Women contracts
The first full-time Wales Women players have been contracted by the Welsh Rugby Union. 12 players have accepted contracts – two...
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/ 3 years agoAlex Dombrandt signs long term contract at Harlequins
Alex Dombrandt has signed a new “long-term” contract at Harlequins. Capped four times by England, the 24-year-old number 8 has become...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBath record first win of the season over 14 man Worcester
Bath………….22 Tries: Rokoduguni, Ojomoh, De Glanville Cons: Bailey 2 Pen: Bailey Worcester….19 Tries: Shillcock, Batley, Simpson Cons: Smith 2 HT 14-19 Bath’s first win of the season came against...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoWasps end Leicester Tigers’ unbeaten record
Wasps………………………16 Try: Penalty Penalties: Gopperth (3) Leicester Tigers………..13 Try: Montoya Con: Ford Penalties: Ford (2) HT 7-13 A depleted Wasps ended...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSaracens v Gloucester: Sarries must be wary of ‘dangerous’ Gloucester
Despite being seven points ahead and two places above their opponents, Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall says they are facing...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoNewcastle v Northampton: Saints must address ‘top two inches’ to beat Falcons
Northampton Saints captain Lewis Ludlam claims that it’s the ‘top two inches’ that are the missing ingredients they must fix going...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoHarlequins v Exeter Chiefs: Quins host Chiefs in repeat of 2021 final
Harlequins prop Will Collier will play his 200th game for the club against Exeter Chiefs in a repeat of last year’s...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBristol Bears v Sale Sharks: Bears seek change in fortunes
Tom Curry returns to the Sale Sharks starting line-up as they take on Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate in tonight’s 7:45...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoAleki Lutui: Tonga must welcome in Folau
Former Tonga captain Aleki Lutui believes Israel Folau should be welcomed into the Tongan rugby union set up. Folau has not...
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/ 3 years agoSteve Borthwick rubbishes talk of records
Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick is not distracted by talk of records as his Tigers side look to make it 12...
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/ 3 years agoCardiff sign Wales full-back Liam Williams from Scarlets
Wales full-back Liam Williams is the latest big name to join Cardiff for the start of the 2022-23 season after announcing...
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George Skivington playing it smart at Gloucester
English Championship
English second tier gets rebrand to ‘Champ Rugby’
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Jacques Vermeulen: I must prove myself again
British and Irish Lions
Dewi Lake still dreaming of becoming a British and Irish Lion
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