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International Rugby

/ 8 years ago

Injured Tuilagi replaced in England squad

Manu Tuilagi has been replaced in England‘s 33 man training squad by Bath‘s Semesa Rokoduguni after suffering a knee injury playing...

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/ 8 years ago

Haag added to Doncaster coaching staff

Doncaster have secured the appointment of former Nottingham and England U20s World Cup winning coach Martin Haag. The 48-year-old joins Clive...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 8 years ago

Hartley red piles more pressure on Mallinder

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder is fighting to save his job. Mallinder, who was once tipped as a potential England...

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/ 8 years ago

Bristol sign Piutau

Siale Piutau will add firepower to the Bristol midfield, having signed until the end of the 2016/17 campaign. The Tongan international...

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Young Gun

/ 8 years ago

Young Gun: Justin Clegg – Worcester lock

Justin Clegg might be out of sight but he is determined not to be out of the minds of the Worcester...

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/ 8 years ago

Pat Lam confirmed as Bristol head coach

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Pat Lam will take over as Bristol head coach next...

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Young Gun

/ 8 years ago

Young Gun: Ollie Dawe – Bristol prop

As a young prop Ollie Dawe knows full well the journey to the Premiership will be a long one so he...

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English Championship

/ 9 years ago

New Year verdict for London Irish’s London return

London Irish chief executive Bob Casey has revealed the club will discover in January if they will be allowed to ground...

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/ 9 years ago

Worcester bring in Bristol’s Slowik

Worcester have announced the signing of Bristol full-back Auguy Slowik for the remainder of the season. The 22-year-old signed his first...

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/ 9 years ago

Bristol statement on Andy Robinson suspension

Following the extremely disappointing start to their season, Bristol have suspended director of rugby Andy Robinson. The former England and Scotland...

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/ 9 years ago

Bath v Bristol teams

Bath: Tom Homer; Jeff Williams, Jonathan Joseph, Matt Banahan, Aled Brew; Rhys Priestland, Will Homer; Nick Auterac, Michael Van Vuuren, Max...

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/ 9 years ago

Geraghty answers Bristol SOS call

Shane Geraghty will join Bristol from London Irish with immediate effect. The fly half, who has six international caps for England,...

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20 Questions

/ 9 years ago

20 Questions: Perry Humphreys – Worcester wing

What a start for you this season? It’s been great so far. I ended up playing in all the games so...

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My Life in Rugby

/ 9 years ago

My Life in Rugby: Roy Winters – former Bedford, Harlequins & Bristol back rower

It was thanks to my two left feet that I packed in football and tried my hand at rugby instead. Being...

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/ 9 years ago

Premiership round 4 teams

Bristol v Exeter Bristol: Williams; Edwards, Hurrell, Palamo, Varndell; Pisi, Cliff; Traynor, McMillan, Cortes, Phillips, Sorenson, Fisher, Lam (c), Crane. Replacements:...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 9 years ago

I’ve got my chance now Dean Ryan’s gone

Ryan Lamb is relishing his opportunity to lead Worcester‘s attack after being brought in from the cold following Dean Ryan’s departure....

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/ 9 years ago

Premiership announce Festive period schedule

Premiership rugby has today announced that Harlequins‘ annual trip to Twickenham Stadium will be shown live on BT Sport as the...

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Jeff Probyn

/ 9 years ago

Jeff Probyn column: Right or wrong, I’m pleased Luke Pearce took responsibility

The first games of the season are always a bit of a mess and last week was no exception as all...

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/ 9 years ago

Jason Woodward agrees Bristol switch

Bristol have confirmed the signing of Jason Woodward from the Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes. Woodward represented the Wellington franchise in...

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My Life in Rugby

/ 9 years ago

My Life in Rugby: Paul Hull – former England and Bristol full-back

Throughout any playing career you have ups and downs and when I played for Bristol that was most definitely the case....

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Dream Team

/ 9 years ago

Dream Team: Jake Sharp – Bedford Blues fly-half

1. Mako Vunipola – He is my old housemate and one of the best ball carrying props around. It was great...

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/ 9 years ago

Premiership round 2 teams

Bath v Newcastle Bath: Homer; Rokoduguni, Joseph, Clark, Banahan; Ford (c), Fotuali’i; Auterac, Batty, Palma-Newport, Charteris, Attwood, Ewels, Sisi, Mercer Replacements: Dunn, Obano,...

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/ 9 years ago

Bristol bring in Rob Hawkins

Rob Hawkins has joined Bristol on a short-term deal as injury cover for Marc Jones. The hooker, who has had spells...

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Jeremy Guscott

/ 9 years ago

Jeremy Guscott: Saracens set for dynasty – like Bath, Wasps and Tigers

Every new season brings renewed excitement, and with it changes in the pecking order in terms of who qualifies for Europe,...

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My Life in Rugby

/ 9 years ago

My Life in Rugby: Sam Smith – former Harlequins and Worcester wing

By rights I should have been a Wasp. My dad played for the club and I had a few training sessions...

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Shane Williams

/ 9 years ago

Shane Williams: Fit and firing Gavin Henson can earn himself Wales recall

People may think I’m crazy for saying this but do not put it past Gavin Henson getting himself back in contention...

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/ 9 years ago

Ryan Bevington agrees Bristol switch

Bristol have bolstered their front row options with the arrival of Wales international Ryan Bevington. The 27 year-old prop, who joins...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 9 years ago

Captain Jack Lam vows to get mean in bid for survival

Rock solid new Bristol captain Jack Lam wants his side to get mean in their defence this season to avoid becoming...

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Latest News

/ 9 years ago

Jack Lam confirmed as Bristol captain

Bristol have confirmed Jack Lam as first team captain for the upcoming season. The back rower takes on the leadership duties...

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English Championship

/ 9 years ago

Greig Tonks to spearhead Irish bid for promotion

London Irish might be down but they are definitely not out and Scotland international Greig Tonks hopes last season’s frustration will...

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Young Gun

/ 9 years ago

Young Gun: Elias Caven – Bristol wing

Elias Caven spent the end of last season in New Zealand but the flying wing is now back in Bristol ready...

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20 Questions

/ 9 years ago

20 Questions: Tyson Lewis – Doncaster wing

Enjoyed the off-season? It was nice to go away and unwind a little bit after such a long season. I stayed...

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Jeremy Guscott

/ 9 years ago

Jeremy Guscott column: Half-back combination is the key to Bristol survival

Running out in front of a big crowd at Twickenham will be a fantastic baptism for Bristol on their welcome back...

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/ 9 years ago

Georgian international joins Bristol Rugby

Bristol have secured the signing of Georgian international Giorgi Nemsadze ahead of the new campaign. The experienced lock has made over...

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My Life in Rugby

/ 9 years ago

My life in Rugby: Brett Sturgess – former Exeter prop

I came from a football family and didn’t play rugby until about 15 when I became too big to play centre...

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Shane Williams

/ 9 years ago

Shane Williams column: Scarlets are on a hiding to nothing in Europe

I fear Welsh interest in next season’s European Champions Cup will not last past Christmas. It is bad enough that Wales...

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/ 9 years ago

Will Hurrell makes Bristol switch

Will Hurrell has agreed terms to join Bristol ahead of the upcoming Premiership campaign. The centre, who was Doncaster’s stand out...

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/ 9 years ago

Bristol confirm Soane Tonga’uiha signing

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on May 29, Bristol have secured the signing of Tongan international Soane...

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/ 9 years ago

Jon Fisher on his way to Bristol

Bristol have secured the signing of versatile forward Jon Fisher from Northampton Saints. The 27 year-old, who can play across the...

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Jeff Probyn

/ 9 years ago

Jeff Probyn column: Your players have stepped it up Eddie Jones, now it’s your turn

While reading another interview with Eddie Jones imploring his players to raise the bar yet higher, I must admit to being...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 9 years ago

We’re backing England insist Wasps, despite foreign legion

Wasps insist they remain committed to developing England-qualified players despite falling well short of RFU targets for season 2015-16. The Coventry-based...

By The Rugby Paper Team