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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIn this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (09/07/23)
We might be in midsummer but there’s still plenty of match action to find in The Rugby Paper on a busy...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 26: Championship future, U20 World Cup and building up to the main event
On this week’s edition of the podcast, Brendan and Chris assess Simon Halliday’s comments on the future of the English second...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoU20s World Cup: France, Ireland, South Africa and England through, New Zealand and Wales out
Reigning champions France topped the seeds heading into the semi-finals of the U20s World Cup with England, Ireland and South Africa...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland edge through despite Australia stalemate
By BEN JAYCOCK Australia……….. 22pts Tries: Talataina 30, Craig 40, McLaughlin-Phillips 79 Conversions: Bowen 31, 40 Penalties: Bowen 19 England ……………………....
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoThe Low-down of the New Rugby World League Format
The world of sports as we know it is changing and new formats are being introduced to change the sporting world....
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Latest News
/ 2 years ago“What we prepared for was way off” – O’Kelly on Ireland’s doomed RWC 2007
Malcolm O’Kelly has revealed why Ireland‘s last World Cup in France was such a disastrous campaign, but is confident such problems...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoExploring Payment Methods Available for Kenyan Gamblers to Top Up Their Accounts
In the world of online gambling, Kenyan gamblers have a variety of payment methods at their disposal to conveniently and securely...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoTop 6 Sports Complexes in the UK
Did you know the UK has the structures to hold some of the world’s biggest sports events? In fact, some of...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGB women earn Olympic Sevens qualification while men beaten to spot by Ireland
A gold medal in the European Games secured Great Britain’s women a place at the 2024 Olympic Sevens competition, but a...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years ago8 Essential Tips for Winning with Casino Bonuses
Casino bonuses are a popular tool used by online casinos, such as casinovergleich.eu, to attract new players and reward their loyal...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 25: Mal O’Kelly on Ireland’s World Cup prospects and Leinster’s end to the season
This week on The Rugby Paper Podcast, joining host Ollie Little, columnists Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher and Digital Editor Nick...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoInvesting in Your Future: How to Buy to Let Mortgages Work and Why They’re a Smart Choice
When it comes to planning for the future, investing wisely is essential. While various investment options are available, one avenue that...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWomen’s top tier re-branded as Premiership Women’s Rugby
The RFU hailed a new era for women’s rugby on Tuesday as it re-branded the Women’s Premier 15s as Premiership Women’s...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoWhat is the best online casino for Canadian players?
There are many options when picking casinos. King Billy fits the bill and stands as one of the best online casinos...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoKremer blow for Argentina
Los Pumas are set to be without banned backrower Marcos Kremer for the entire Rugby Championship campaign. Kremer has been banned...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGloucester and Exeter prepare for “Queensholm” showdown
A new winner will be crowned as the champions of the Women’s Premier 15s as Gloucester-Hartpury and Exeter meet at the...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoAn Upswing in Rugby’s Popularity from Niche to Mainstream
Rugby has an exciting and rich history, making it one of the world’s most popular physical sports. It has a massive...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 24: European Cup format and reattempting an England XV
This week on the Rugby Paper Podcast, host Ollie Little is joined by columnists Brendan Gallagher, Nick Cain and Chris Hewett...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoWhat Are the Advantages of Using Rugby Voucher Discount Codes in the UK
Rugby voucher discount codes are a fantastic way to save money when purchasing rugby-related goods in the UK. Using these codes,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoOjo wishes Irish were given more time
London Irish‘s record try scorer Topsy Ojo says it’s regrettable that the club weren’t given more time to try and find...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 23: Topsy Ojo on London Irish’s suspension from the Prem
London Irish have officially become the third club to be suspended from the Gallagher Premiership this season. The Exiles demise subsequently...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGatland would have rejected Wales with hindsight
Warren Gatland has claimed that had he been aware of the full extent of Welsh rugby‘s problems, he would not have...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years ago2018 Breakthrough Player of the Year Aphiwe Dyantyi to make Sharks return
The Sharks have signed 28-year-old former World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Aphiwe Dyantyi for the upcoming URC season after...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRowe fires back at reports of financial difficulty at Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs Chairman Tony Rowe has labelled reports on social media that his club are in financial trouble as ‘wide of...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoNavigating The Sporting Event Ticket Price Surge Of 2023
Experiencing major sporting events in real life is exciting for many fans. However, the sudden increase in the resale prices of...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoBasics on Rugby Betting
Rugby is a sport of great camaraderie. The sport is known for the bond between players and fans, especially when the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoCare and Marler return as England World Cup preparation squad announced
Harlequins duo Danny Care and Joe Marler have been named in the England squad for the first time under Steve Borthwick...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 22: Nick Abendanon on his career and French vs English domestic rugby, tributes to David Emery
In April earlier this year Bath and Clermont legend Nick Abendanon called time on a stellar 17-year career. Nick joins host...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoI would have always aimed for a career in rugby – O’Driscoll
Brian O’Driscoll has said he would’ve got involved in rugby in some capacity regardless of whether he was a player or...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPremiership in freefall as Irish suspended
London Irish became the third club in eight months to be removed from the Premiership for financial reasons as the RFU...
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Feature
/ 2 years agoStigma, not disease, that is now HIV’s killer – Thomas
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas says it is the stigma around HIV, rather than the illness itself, that poses the greatest...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoRugby vs NFL: Which Is More Dangerous?
Rugby and American football are two of the most popular and physically demanding sports in the world. Both sports involve high...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoWho Hits Harder, Rugby Or NFL Players?
When it comes to hard-hitting sports, rugby and American football (NFL) are often at the forefront of the discussion. Both sports...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoSale Sharks Rugby Club: A Rising Force in Premiership Rugby
Sale Sharks are a professional rugby union team based in Sale, Greater Manchester, England. They compete in Premiership Rugby, the top...
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Schools / Universities
/ 2 years agoAnniversary celebrations set for Rugby School
Rugby School and the children’s charity Wooden Spoon will jointly celebrate two significant milestones on Saturday, June 24th. The event will...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoEaling look to pick up Caulfield
ON THE BLINDSIDE - NEIL FISSLER Ealing Trailfinders are still looking to strengthen their squad for next season despite finding their...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoFollowing famous footsteps
PETER JACKSON When he lived in one of London’s swishest hotels at the height of his trans-Atlantic stardom, Richard Harris made...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGeorgia youngsters celebrate landmark win against England
Georgia U20s…………………..40 Tries: Tsirekidze 11, Khutsishvili 14, Tohamiashvili 38, Ohumburidze 49, Dvali 67, 74 Conversions: Khutsishvili 12, 15, 39, 50, Kheladze...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 21: Sarries back on top, London Irish discussion and Premiership season review
A memorable Gallagher Premiership season (for many of the wrong reasons) is done and dusted as Saracens have reclaimed their throne...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoLeinster defeat in final a “body blow” – O’Driscoll
Leinster and Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll expressed immense sympathy for his former club’s defeat in the Champions Cup Final, and feels...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoFrance-bound Fearns turns down Nat 1 offer
Carl Fearns, who is leaving Newcastle this summer, is set to return to France for the third time after previous spells...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIrish deadline extension gives hope of survival
London Irish‘s hopes of continuing in the Gallagher Premiership next season have been boosted by an extension being placed on the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWaterman pushing for more opportunities for women in rugby
Ex-England 15s and 7s player Danielle Waterman feels that there is more work to be done in growing the women’s game...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoKerr-Barlow pines for Eddie
Tawera Kerr-Barlow, probably the second best scrum-half in the world behind you-know-who, would love to do the Southern Hemisphere equivalent of...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 20: Gallagher Premiership Final Preview with Alex Lozowski
It was a great weekend in Europe for French rugby with a resounding Challenge Cup win for Toulon and a one-point...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoCoventry bolster squad with Kvesic signing
Coventry Rugby have confirmed the signing of highly-experienced former England forward Matt Kvesic. The 31-year-old back-rower joins from Italian side Zebre...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoEuropean Champions Cup final preview
357 days and 62 matches later, the Heineken Champions Cup final is poised for a hugely-anticipated rematch as Leinster take on...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSquads announced for Barbarian F.C. vs World XV
Barbarian F.C. and the World XV are delighted to confirm the two playing squads for next weekend’s Killik Cup match at...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoEuropean Challenge Cup final preview
The word “historic” is often overused when it comes to sporting triumphs, but there can be no doubt that will be...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoBarnes fears impact of social media on grassroots referees
Wayne Barnes believes that ignoring social media is the best way for referees to operate, but is also concerned that online...
United Rugby Championship
Vaea Fifita’s commanding presence has Scarlets pushing for URC play-off spot
British and Irish Lions
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British and Irish Lions
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