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Latest News

/ 3 weeks ago

Hoskins Sotutu poses a difficult question

What's the difference between an MP like Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, chair of the Public Accounts Committee at Westminster, and an MVP...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 1 month ago

Tom Roebuck: Sale Sharks will make the play-offs

By Ross Heppenstall Tom Roebuck scored twice for Sale in their thrilling win over Northampton and then declared: “We’re gunning for...

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Letters

/ 1 month ago

That was all too easy for England

Steamroller: Tom Roebuck scores for England against Wales PICTURE: Getty Images Did Wales make England look good, or are England good..?...

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National League 2N

/ 1 month ago

Ally’s Hoppers ready to make a big leap and climb higher

■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Preston Grasshoppers captain Ally Murray ONE-club man Ally Murray has had a rugby career that most locals would...

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Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Ben Youngs lifts the lid on Steve Borthwick – but too late

By Nick Cain Ben Youngs lifted the lid last week on Steve Borthwick being a “risk-averse” coach, and stated that the...

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Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Playing for England A team a real eye opener, says George Hendy

By Gary Fitzgerald George Hendy hopes to enjoy more chances of strutting his stuff on the international stage after helping his...

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Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Felix Jones rejoins Springboks

Former England defence coach Felix Jones will rejoin the South Africa staff next week. The 37-year-old was part of the Springboks’...

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Letters

/ 2 months ago

Coaches stopping England evolving

Last Saturday’s Calcutta Cup was to me the most depressing win I can recall from England. Two main emotions abound. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 months ago

Six Nations: England’s warriors end Scottish curse

By Adam Hathaway England skipper Maro Itoje hailed his side’s warrior spirit as they reclaimed the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham yesterday...

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Jeff Probyn

/ 2 months ago

Start off with the ‘new’ and finish with the old

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME FIND it hard to understand why there are now so many breaks...

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Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Freddie Steward, take a tip from the best…

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week Freddie Steward was not England’s worst performer against Ireland. However, the...

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Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick: It’s tough but England are improving

From Adam Hathaway in Dublin England coach Steve Borthwick was disappointed with his side’s second half collapse yesterday which handed Ireland...

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Six Nations

/ 3 months ago

England name Curry twins in starting line-up for Six Nations opener against Ireland

England have sprung a surprise by uniting the Curry twins in their back row for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against...

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Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Bill Sweeney determined to stay in RFU role until 2027

Bill Sweeney is determined to continue as Rugby Football Union chief executive until the 2027 World Cup and will only step...

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Latest News

/ 3 months ago

RFU chief Bill Sweeney ‘wanted to defer’ controversial bonus payment

Bill Sweeney, the under-fire chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, has revealed he wanted to defer the controversial bonus payment...

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International Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Bill Sweeney facing SGM following Six Nations

The RFU will hold a special general meeting after the men’s Six Nations with chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for...

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Club Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Jack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again

Much time has passed since Jack Singleton's leg break sustained against Northampton two years ago and the hooker is looking to...

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Club Rugby

/ 4 months ago

James Ramm: Player rivalry is pushing Northampton to success

James Ramm believes the rivalry among Northampton’s backs off the field can help inspire the club to more silverware on it.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 4 months ago

Stade Francais 45-35 Northampton Saints: Henry Pollock power show can’t rescue Saints

By Adam Hathaway at Stade Jean Bouin Stade Francais- 45 Tries: Dakuwaqa 22, Van der Mescht 29, Tanga 40+2, 57, Penalty...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

George is the best captain for England

IF Steve Borthwick has his share of tricky selection quandaries ahead of the Six Nations, the choice of captain is not...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Play-off places all still up for grabs

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFRIES The BUCS Christmas break will end next week, and with all eight playoff places still up...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Sides are coming after us – Phil Dowson

By Gary Fitzgerald Phil Dowson concedes his Saints are still struggling to cope with being targeted by rivals desperate to stick...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 4 months ago

Henry Arundell lines up England return

By Sam Jackson Henry Arundell, one of rugby’s most exciting talents, is poised to join Bath next season from Stuart Lancaster’s...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Arundell lines up England return

By SAM JACKSON HENRY Arundell, one of rugby’s most exciting talents, is poised to join Bath next season from Stuart Lancaster’s...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Jack Clement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents

By Gary Fitzgerald Jack Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now ripening nicely into a potential top four side and...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Clement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents

By GARY FITZGERALD On the up: Jack Clement in action for Gloucester JACK Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Clement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents

By GARY FITZGERALD On the up: Jack Clement in action for Gloucester JACK Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Steve Borthwick leads tributes to Tom Voyce

English rugby is mourning the death of 43-year-old former winger Tom Voyce. He went missing last Saturday night during Storm Darragh...

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Champions Cup

/ 5 months ago

Alex Dombrandt leads the fight for Harlequins

By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins .................. 53pts Tries: Murley 12, 64, 66; Care 29, Dombrandt 36, 52, 57; Riley 78 Conversions: Smith...

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Latest News

/ 5 months ago

Ojo: Fin wasn’t played enough

■ By CAMERON STEPHENS TOPSY Ojo believes that England’s lack of experimenting in the Autumn Nations Series meant that they didn’t...

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Podcast

/ 5 months ago

S4, E13: England Autumn Series review with Topsy Ojo

England got back to winning ways with a routing of Japan at Twickenham on Sunday. However, after five consecutive defeats prior,...

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International Rugby

/ 5 months ago

England A dominate second half to down Australia A, with Henry Pollock impressing

By Ollie Aust England A – Tries: Heyes 6, Murley 43, 77, Langdon 56, Fisilau 61, Muir 68 Conversions: Atkinson 57,...

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Letters

/ 5 months ago

Two great games in one day

I SAW two of the best matches of the season last Saturday. The first was “live” between Stow on the Wold...

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Letters

/ 6 months ago

The game was ours to lose – and we did

HISTORY really does repeat itself, England’s team selection is proof of that. Why take Marcus Smith off ? He was having...

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International Rugby

/ 6 months ago

England prop Joe Marler calls time on his international career

England prop Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby. The 34-year-old was a member of Steve Borthwick’s squad for...

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Latest News

/ 6 months ago

Cheika has instilled fight and grit into Tigers -Smith

■ By GARY FITZGERALD Battle-hardened: Leicester coach Michael Cheika MICHAEL Cheika is a throwback to the old head coaching days at...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 6 months ago

I’m calmer than I’ve ever been – Beno Obano

By Jon Newcombe Beno Obano has credited the calming influence of Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan for one of...

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Autumn Internationals

/ 7 months ago

Richard Wigglesworth named Steve Borthwick’s number two ahead of Autumn Internationals

Richard Wigglesworth has been installed as Steve Borthwick’s number two in England’s finalised coaching team for the upcoming autumn series. Wigglesworth’s...

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Latest News

/ 7 months ago

French lessons inspire Joe El-Abd

By Adam Hathaway Joe El-Abd, England’s new defence coach, revealed his time with Toulon’s Galacticos helped him realise you need more...

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International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Kevin Sinfield to continue with England coaching role after agreeing new terms

Kevin Sinfield is to remain part of Steve Borthwick’s England coaching team after agreeing revised terms for his role. In a...

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Latest News

/ 7 months ago

Clubs block Morrow deal

PREMIERSHIP clubs have blocked Saracens’ head of performance Phil Morrow from joining the England set-up following meetings this week. England boss...

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International Rugby

/ 7 months ago

Steve Borthwick should call up these young props

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week It was surprising that neither of England’s U20 world champion props,...

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Premiership

/ 7 months ago

Newcastle Falcons can’t hold on to livewire Harry Randall

By Ben Jaycock Newcastle Falcons..........3pts Penalties: Connon 41 Bristol Bears ................... 24pts Tries: Williams 6, Naulago 49, Malins 64, 77 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team