Stories By Nick Powell
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoApp Gamification: Enhancing Online Casino Engagement Through Interactive Elements
App gamification in online casinos is a relatively recent phenomenon due to the convergence of gaming and gambling in the rapidly-developing...
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Challenge Cup
/ 1 year agoChampions Cup and Challenge Cup Sunday round-up
Narrow victories for Exeter and Leicester ensured English teams came away with more wins than losses on a second-straight weekend of...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoSkinner staying at Edinburgh
Scotland lock Sam Skinner has agreed to sign on at Edinburgh for another two years, opting for loyalty rather than a...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoGloucester want Wales’ Sheedy at ten
Gloucester are shopping for a new fly-half for next season and have cast their eye on Bristol Bears’ Wales No.10 Callum...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 17/12/23
Alongside a report from their Saturday night clash with Cardiff, we talk to Bath‘s Finn Russell and how he’s moved to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoVarndell pushes for better governance to support Falcons
Former Premiership top try scorer Tom Varndell has been “sad” to witness Newcastle‘s form at the start of the season and...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoChampions Cup round two Friday and Saturday preview
The 2023/24 Champions Cup began with a bang last weekend, showcasing thrilling moments and a remarkable start for English teams, as...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 1 year agoChallenge Cup round two Friday and Saturday preview
Having got their campaign underway with victory last week, Gloucester are now back to nearly full strength for a crucial match...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFarrell extends Ireland stay to 2027
Andy Farrell has extended his contract as Ireland head coach until after the next Rugby World Cup in 2027. With his...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoExploring Different Ways to Enjoy the Game of Rugby
While football dominates the headlines and television screens throughout the year, the rugby fanbase around the world is huge, with millions...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoJones returns to Japan job
Eddie Jones has been confirmed as the new coach of Japan, where he was boss between 2012 and 2015, less than...
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Challenge Cup
/ 1 year agoChampions Cup and Challenge Cup Sunday round-up
Sunday saw a fourth meeting in as many seasons of La Rochelle and Leinster in the Champions Cup, with their last...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoQuins stun Racing in Paris thriller
Racing 92…………………………….28 Tries: Le Garrec 15, 42; Gibert 40, Diallo 58 Conversions: Le Garrec 16, 40+1, 43, 59 Harlequins…………………………..31 Tries: Smith...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 10/12/23
This weekend marks the return of European rugby, and you can find reports from all the action across Friday and Saturday in...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoChampions Cup round one Friday and Saturday preview
The 2023/24 Champions Cup kicks off this weekend, with England captain Owen Farrell set to return to action for Saracens for...
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Challenge Cup
/ 1 year agoChallenge Cup round one Friday and Saturday preview
Gloucester will be looking to get their season back on track as they face Black Lion, with their opposition becoming the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoVarndell calls for better training around social media abuse
Former Premiership top try-scorer Tom Varndell wants better training around coping with social media abuse for players in the professional game...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoAdvantages of Online Casinos with Payments via AstroPay in Greece
The online casino sector has had a significant transformation in the last few years, characterized by the introduction of several payment...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoLions set up Aviva date with Argentina for 2025
The British and Irish Lions will play a match in Ireland for the first time in their history when they face...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 18: Tom Varndell on social media impact as Farrell and Foley step back
It’s been a groundbreaking week or so in English rugby, as both England captain Owen Farrell and international referee have decided...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoReffell hat-trick inspires big win for Tigers
BY TOM JEFFREYS Leicester Tigers………………..47 Tries: Reffell 15, 34, 53; Scott 30, Wiese 43, Hassell-Collins 65, Brown 80+1 Conversions: Pollard 16,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPremiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Eight
The Premiership finishes the first part of its season with five exciting games this weekend; Tom Jeffreys takes you through each...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year ago“Shameful” – McCall blasts treatment of Farrell
Owen Farrell‘s club boss Mark McCall has described treatment of him as “shameful” and “not right” after the England captain announced...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGenge the favourite to take on captaincy from Farrell
Ellis Genge is the favourite to replace Owen Farrell as the next England captain after the fly-half decided to step away...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFarrell to sit out 2024 Six Nations and prioritise wellbeing
England captain Owen Farrell will miss the 2024 Six Nations as he takes a break from international rugby. The news was...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoLudlam closing in on move to Toulon
Northampton Saints back row Lewis Ludlam’s highly anticipated move to Toulon, first rumoured in The Rugby Paper’s Blindside Column in early...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 26/11/23
Following a consequential round of derby action in the Premiership, the league continues with four more reports and a preview in The...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPremiership Round Seven Preview
In the aftermath of an exhilarating round of derbies, where Bath narrowly triumphed over Bristol, Leicester Tigers revived their season by...
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Latest News
/ 1 year ago“We’re going to be an exciting team” – new winger McGhie on Tigers women
Leicester Tigers marked their Premiership Women’s Rugby debut at Welford Road last Sunday against last year’s finalists Exeter Chiefs with a...
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Features
/ 1 year ago“It opened my eyes” – Sean Long looks back on time in rugby union
Cross-code coaches are nothing new in rugby union. The likes of Kevin Sinfield, Shaun Edwards, Mike Ford and more recently Lee...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoStooke heading back to Bath
Elliot Stooke’s return to Bath has been confirmed by the club a month after it was foreseen by The Rugby Paper’s...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSurgery rules Curry out of Six Nations
Tom Curry will miss the duration of the Six Nations due to a hip injury that will require surgery. Curry, 25,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 17: Picking an England XV to win RWC 2027 and remembering 2003
The Rugby Paper Podcast is back with a bang! Post Rugby World Cup and on the anniversary of England‘s iconic Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSaracens confirm Earl will be available for Six Nations
Saracens have confirmed that Ben Earl will be available for the Six Nations despite suffering a knee injury in the build-up...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoDoes Joe Launchbury deserve an England call or should he consider international retirement?
England defied expectations to enjoy a run through to the semi-final stage at the Rugby World Cup in France. However, the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 1 year agoWorld Cup winner Strydom dies in car crash
South African 1995 World Cup winner Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident at the age of 58. The former...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPolice investigating racial abuse of Monye
Police are investigating Ugo Monye’s accusation of racist abuse by a supporter following an appearance he made as a pundit at...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoSlade penalty gives Exeter thrilling late derby win
Exeter............................................25 Tries: Tuima 9, Jenkins 33, Townsend 76 Conversions: Slade 10, 77 Penalties: Slade 61, 80+1 Gloucester...................................24 Tries: Clement 29, Thorley...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper this Sunday: 12/11/23
There’s another big weekend of domestic rugby action to look forward to in The Rugby Paper this Sunday, with 2021 Premiership...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEvans loving life at flying Fijian Drua
Former Harlequins CEO Mark Evans is loving his time in the same role at Super Rugby Pacific side Fijian Drua, who...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPremiership weekly previews: Round 5
With World Cup stars returning and almost a quarter of the season now completed, the Premiership is already entering a crucial...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 16: Mark Evans on RWC format shake-up and World League introduction
In the Rugby Paper Podcast‘s final Rugby World Cup episode, it’s time to zoom out a bit and look ahead to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEngland ‘A’ to get first run out since 2016 against Portugal
England ‘A’, formerly known as the Saxons, will play their first match in over seven years when they take on Portugal...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoChiefs go top with Bears bonus point win
By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON Exeter Chiefs……………29 Tries: Tuima (4), Painter (26), Wyatt (42), Iosefa-Scott (68) Conversions: Slade (4, 27, 43) Penalties: Slade...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoPremiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Four
There is no better World Cup hangover cure than an enticing weekend of Gallagher Premiership Rugby, packed with returning stars from...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 05/11/23
The Rugby World Cup has come to an end, but there’s plenty of action, reaction and analysis to look forward to in...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoThe biggest losers from the Rugby World Cup 2023
The dust has almost settled in the aftermath of the Rugby World Cup, but for many months to come there will...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHalfpenny prepares to bow out against Baabaas
Leigh Halfpenny is set to make his final appearance for Wales, as Warren Gatland‘s men prepare to take on a Barbarians...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoVenter: South Africa ‘unbelievably blessed’ in World Cup triumph
Brendan Venter feels South Africa benefitted from huge amounts of good fortune on their way to winning a fourth World Cup...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoThe biggest winners from the Rugby World Cup 2023
A World Cup that will rank as one of the most unpredictable and exciting has come to an end after eight...
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