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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoNo-one asked if I wanted Warren’s job, says Shaun Edwards
After accepting a new role with France, Shaun Edwards speaks to Peter Jackson about his time with Wales and what he...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoScotland head coach Gregor Townsend considers backroom reshuffle
The Ospreys coach tempting Gregor Townsend with a post-World Cup shake-up
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: French clubs can cash in on Saracens’ current turmoil
Jeremy Guscott says it's advantage French clubs in Europe, but that Northampton Saints could spring a surprise this season
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Dream Team
/ 5 years agoDream Team: Worcester Warriors centre Ryan Mills
One of the Premiership's most underrated players picks a dream XV, in of itself, filled with underrated players
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoDave Rennie leaves Glasgow Warriors for Wallabies
Glasgow Warriors have already found their successor, as the Wallabies pick Rennie to replace Cheika
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoHarlequins captain Chris Robshaw and other rugby figures show support for Help for Heroes
Robshaw, James Haskell and Mike Tindall kick off Help for Heroes awareness with social media posts donning charity's clothing range
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Champions Cup
/ 5 years agoEPCR fine Saracens for Champions Cup media even no-show
EPCR issue statement confirming Saracens have been fined for not sending Mark McCall or Brad Barritt to the Cardiff launch
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: How can Tom Curry miss out on Breakthrough Player award?
Curry wasn't considered for a second award category at the World Rugby awards ceremony
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoThird time’s the charm for Dan Thomas, who finds home at Bristol Bears
Flanker Dan Thomas is coming into his own at the third club of his career, Bristol Bears
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Get Callum Sheedy capped while you can, Wales
Shane Williams calls on Wayne Pivac to get England and Ireland eligible Callum Sheedy committed to Wales
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoSharks fightback falls short despite boost from bench
By GARY HEATLY Over: DTH Van Der Merwe bursts through GLASGOW Warriors survived a second half fightback from Sale Sharks to...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoRingrose hat-trick fires a Leinster Cup warning
By RONAN O’BRIEN GARRY Ringrose scored a brilliant hat-trick of tries as Leinster got their Heineken Champions Cup campaign off to...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoChiefs give Euro itch a welcome scratch
By NICK CAIN Fast start: Dave Dennis goes over for Exeter after eight minutes PICTURE: AFP THE European Cup has become...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoTaqele: Saints are ready to compete with French aces
By NEALE HARVEY Making yards: Taqele Naiyaravoro has worked on his fitness Back: Courtney Lawes RETURNING England stars Courtney Lawes, Lewis...
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Features
/ 6 years agoFrench clubs can cash in on Sarries’ current turmoil
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Tenacity: Lewis Ludlam could spark Northampton’s bid PICTURE: Getty Images THE European Cup is...
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Features
/ 6 years agoRefs: Don’t just threaten yellow cards, use them!
COLIN BOAG Pile ups: Callum Braley passes the ball out for Saracens against Gloucester Cheating has been in the news a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoLucky fine was low!
I WOULD agree with those describing Saracens’ penalty as harsh if the offence did not cover three seasons and they had...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWill Europe seek to kick out Sarries if appeal fails?
AS SARRIES are appealing the disciplinary decision and sanctions, one assumes this will not be quickly resolved. Are we likely to...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoGive Dombrandt a run at No.8 for England, Eddie
SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: newsdesk@therugbypaper.co.uk NICK CAIN’S analysis of...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGatland: 60-caps too many
FORMER Wales coach Warren Gatland says the WRU’s 60-cap international rule which halted Rhys Webb’s Test career was set too high....
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoI’m here to help make Saints great says Franks
By NEALE HARVEY DECORATED All Black Owen Franks insists past glories count for nothing as he aims to boost Northampton’s bid...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEddie Jones: My two big errors in the World Cup final
By SAM JACKSON In: Joe Marler Out: Mako Vunipola Joy and despair: England lose to the Springboks EDDIE Jones has admitted...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHeyneke goes, now Stade look at Gonzalo
JAMES HARRINGTON All change: Gonzalo Quesada is favourite as long term replacement at Stade for Heyneke Meyer, inset Aseventh defeat in...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoFlying Irish will be boost for England says Davis
By NEALE HARVEY Electric: Ben Loader terrorises the Tigers LONDON Irish are once again becoming a “fantastic vehicle” for young backthree...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBrecon’s Plate win is re-run of their glory day
By CARL FIELD Welsh Division One round-up HOLDERS Brecon booked their place in the last 16 of the Specsavers National Plate...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoNewport aim to shake off Sunday blues
By ROB COLE PREVIEW... Newport v Pontypridd Sunday, kick-off 2:30pm NEWPORT will be hoping to make it three wins in a...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBattling Drovers denied by Jarvis matchwinner
By ROB COLE Merthyr ..........33 Llandovery ....31 THE cruellest of offside verdicts from an 80th minute restart allowed Matthew Jarvis to...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCardiff magnificent with seven in a row
By CALLUM ELLIS Bridgend ........12 Cardiff ............34 RUNAWAY leaders Cardiff made it a Magnificent Seven wins in a row. Stuart Floyd-Ellis...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoO’Brien leads Scarlets to real morale-booster
By ROB COLE Aberavon ........11 Llanelli ............16 ABERAVON lost their unbeaten record as Llanelli moved clear of the relegation zone. It...
