Stories By Nick Powell
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BUCS Super Rugby
/ 1 year agoLoughborough stun Exeter to end long wait for title
By TOM JEFFREYS Exeter……………………………………………….31 Tries: J Gulley 29, Joseland 43, 68, 76 Conversions: McCaig 31, 44, 69, 77 Penalties: McCaig 12...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBrown: Red Roses must “stand up and be counted” at Twickenham
Ex-Red Roses prop and Harlequins legend Shaunagh Brown spoke of her excitement for England‘s clash against Ireland at Twickenham this weekend,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWales legend Owens retires at 37
Former Wales captain Ken Owens has retired from professional rugby aged 37. The ‘Sheriff’ was the oldest ever-player to hold the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoWomen’s Lions sponsors will provide funding to avoid imbalance
A £3 million grant funded by Royal London will attempt to provide more balance among the Home Nations, ensuring the women’s...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoLeinster sign Barrett for 2024/25 season
Leinster have confirmed the signing of experienced All Black utility back Jordie Barrett on a short-term deal from December to the...
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World
/ 1 year agoSuper Rugby Americas Review: Week Eight
By JOE SANTAMARIA Round Eight of the Super Rugby Americas season began with a historic 25-19 victory for Cobras against Peñarol...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoToulouse hammer Exeter to set up semi-final against Quins
By NICK POWELL Toulouse……………64 Tries: Ntamack 8, Willis 32, Kinghorn 48, 56; Ahki 51, 75; Dupont 58, Malia 67, 79 Conversions:...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 14/04/24
The Women’s Six Nations returns as a record Scotland crowd host England and Ireland look to end their long losing streak...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoInvestec Champions Cup quarter-final preview
La Rochelle head to Dublin looking to end Leinster’s hopes of a fifth Champions Cup title for the fourth consecutive season...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGeorge has inspired England improvement – Dawson
Former England captain and scrum-half Matt Dawson has praised skipper Jamie George as the “catalyst” for the country’s recent turnaround, and...
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Challenge Cup
/ 1 year agoEPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final preview
Eight countries from seven different nations remain in the Challenge Cup as it reaches the quarter-final stage, with an Anglo-Welsh clash...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 33: Matt Dawson on England, Northampton and the Champions Cup
This is a big one! Plenty on the menu for host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris...
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World
/ 1 year agoSuper Rugby Americas Review: Week Seven
By JOE SANTAMARIA The Super Rugby Americas season resumed after the Easter break with a mouthwatering repeat of last season’s final...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMan prosecuted for abusing World Cup official
A man in Australia has been prosecuted for abusing TMO Brian MacNiece on social media during Enlgand’s match against Samoa in...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoStrawbridge appointed to England on permanent basis
Andrew Strawbridge will join Steve Borthwick’s England coaching staff on a permanent basis as an assistant coach and coaching advisor. Strawbridge,...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoNorthampton Saints player ratings vs Munster
By TOM JEFFREYS Northampton Saints produced a memorable display to earn their first Champions Cup knockout victory in 13 years against...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoDowson impressed by ‘freak athlete’ Hendy
Northampton Saints head coach heaped praise on George Hendy after his two second half tries sealed a 24-14 win over Munster...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoSaints battle past Munster to secure quarter-final spot
By TOM JEFFREYS Northampton Saints……………………………….24 Tries: Ramm 10, Freeman 35, Hendy 60, 72 Conversions: Smith 10, 36 Munster………………………………………………..14 Tries: O’Brien 15,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 07/04/24
It’s the weekend of the last 16 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, and you can find reports from 11...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoInvestec Champions Cup last 16 preview
Romain Ntamack is set to get his first start for Toulouse this season as the top seeds join 15 other hopefuls...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoHow to bring a fun feel to a Premiership Rugby Match
Creating a fun and memorable experience at a Premiership Rugby match goes beyond just watching the game. It involves immersing yourself...
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Challenge Cup
/ 1 year agoEPCR Challenge Cup last 16 preview
Teams from seven nations are represented in the round of 16 of the EPCR Challenge Cup, which gets underway on Friday...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMitchell winning Red Roses’ “hearts and minds” – Middleton
Former England Women’s coach Simon Middleton has praised successor John Mitchell for his approach of winning the “hearts and minds” of...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoExamining the Growing Interest in Rugby Worldwide
Rugby has always had to live in the shadow of football, especially in the UK. However, while it may still be...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 32: Simon Middleton discusses Red Roses
The Red Roses are two rounds into their Six Nations title defence and have come away with two convincing bonus point...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPernas flying at table toppers Pampas
Some people regard try scoring as an art, others as a science. One gets the impression that Santiago Pernas couldn’t care...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 31/03/24
Time is running out for the RFU’s new Professional Game Partnership (PGP) to be agreed, and you can find the latest...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoQuins women put through their paces in CrossFit challenge
Northern Irish CrossFit athlete Emma McQuaid put three Harlequin women’s players through their paces at her fantastic home gym. CrossFit athletes...
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Latest News
/ 1 year ago‘NFL hurts more than rugby’ – Wade’s warning to Rees-Zammit
Christian Wade has backed Louis Rees-Zammit to be able to forge a role as a “special teams” player in the NFL...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 31: Picking a British & Irish Lions XV for Australia 2025
The British & Irish Lions are just over a year away from heading down under to take on Australia! With dust...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTNT Sports to show every top flight match from next year
TNT Sports will show every game of the Premiership from the 2024/25 season onwards following a new agreement with Warner Bros....
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoExeter secure Feyi-Waboso on long-term contract
Exeter Chiefs have signed 21-year-old England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on a “long-term” contract. Feyi-Waboso joined the Devonians midway through last season...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTuilagi to leave Sale for Bayonne
England‘s Manu Tuilagi will leave Sale Sharks, and likely bring an end to his more than a dozen-year international career, to...
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World
/ 1 year agoSuper Rugby Americas week five review
By JOE SANTAMARIA Yacare kicked off Round Five of the Super Rugby Americas season in style with an impressive 41-24 victory...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 30: Nigel Owens reviews Six Nations 2024
What a Six Nations the 2024 edition has been! Super Saturday did not disappoint, and it was Ireland that ultimately claimed...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 17/03/24
As the men’s Six Nations draws to a close find action from Super Saturday and a preview of the women’s competition, getting...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHaskell: Time for England to prove a point against France
James Haskell has challenged England to prove their performance against Ireland was more than just a one-off. Victory over Grand Slam-chasing...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGalthié “in denial” over France’s problems – Mermoz
Maxime Mermoz has slammed Fabien Galthié’s coaching of the French national team, and believes the problems they have experienced in this...
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World
/ 1 year agoSuper Rugby Americas week four review
By JOE SANTAMARIA Round Four of the Super Rugby Americas season began with a tantalising all-Argentinian clash on Friday night, as...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoWales Lost Against France: Player Ratings Show Shortcomings and Missed Opportunities
Wales suffered a discouraging 24-45 loss to France on Sunday, requiring setting up a bold front for the match against Italy...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDaly recalled for Le Crunch with Roots and Tuilagi among substitutes
Preview: France vs England (Saturday, 8pm) England have recalled wing Elliot Daly for their final Six Nations match against France, with...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoUnchanged Ireland host Scotland in Dublin decider
Preview: Ireland vs Scotland (Saturday, 4:45pm) Ireland have named an unchanged team as they host Scotland looking to secure back-to-back titles for only the second...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 29: Maxime Mermoz previews final round and shares bold views on France
It is time to look ahead to Six Nations super Saturday! The best Saturday of the year is upon us, and...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoNorth announces retirement to end 13-year international career
George North has announced that this Saturday’s match against Italy will be his last for Wales. North, 31, has made 121...
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World
/ 1 year agoJoseph third player confirmed by Barbarian F.C. for Killik Cup encounter
Jonathan Joseph will pull on the famous black and white hooped jersey of Barbarian F.C. for the first time in his...
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Podcast
/ 1 year agoPodcast reacts to stunning wins for England and Italy
What a weekend of rugby! The latest round of the 2024 Six Nations was without doubt its best so far, as...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoWales vs France Player Ratings
Wales slumped to a 24-45 loss to France on Sunday to set up a wooden spoon decider against Italy this weekend....
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoThings fell apart for Wales – Gatland
Warren Gatland felt his side collapsed in the second half on their way to recording a heavy defeat to France. Speaking...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFrench fightback leaves Wales winless heading into final round
By TOM JEFFREYS Wales……………………………………………….24 Tries: Dyer 9, Williams 25, Roberts 43 Conversions: Costelow 10, 26, 45 Penalties: Costelow 2 France……………………………………………..45 Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEpisode 100! Previewing England vs Ireland with Jonny Bell
This week, the Rugby Paper Podcast brings up 100 episodes! A huge thank you to all those who support and continue...
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