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Squirrels go hunting for nuts in winter

20 December 2020 1 comment

THE Australians have a name for it, squirrel-gripping. Charlie Rorke was found guilty of the offence on debut for Stade Francais against Benneton Treviso in […]

Castres 17-26 Newcastle: Falcons respond in style but miss bonus

20 December 2020 1 comment

Tries from Sam Stuart, Tom Arscott and Josh Basham hand Newcastle victory in southern France

French mean machine generate masterpiece

20 December 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 39 France […]

Predictably same old Scots story

13 December 2020 1 comment

I SHALL now predict the Six Nations for Scotland 2021, perhaps best to imagine it in Eddie Butler’s voice… Opening weekend embarrassment against England, yet […]

Pooler were Pross’ great gift to the local community he loved

29 November 2020 1 comment

BRENDAN GALLAGHER WITH HIS PERSONAL MEMORIES OF THE INIMITABLE RAY PROSSER WHO HAS DIED AT 93 SOMEHOW I always imagined Ray Prosser would escape the […]

World Cup brought best and worst out of Dominici

29 November 2020 1 comment

THE late Christophe Dominici, whose sad passing we mourn this week, was a compelling rugby player to watch, brimful of talent, passion and belief. He […]

Aaron Wainwright will remain a Dragon, Dean Ryan predicts

24 November 2020 0 comments

Wales flanker Wainwright is the subject of inter-regional quarrel with his future at the Dragons in question

O’Brien returns to Connacht’s starting grid

22 November 2020 0 comments

Preview Zebre v Connacht Today, Kick-off 2.30pm DAVID Sisi starts at the back of the scrum for Zebre having returned from international duty due to […]

Aaron will remain a Dragon predicts Ryan

22 November 2020 2 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Staying: Aaron Wainwright DRAGONS director of rugby Dean Ryan is confident he will be able to hold on to the services of […]

‘They tell me I kept Duckham out of team!’

22 November 2020 0 comments

Choices: Commonwealth javelin champion Dave Travis FIRST on a long list of England Schools caps from Hampton is Dave Travis, better known as double Commonwealth […]

Cooney on hand to keep Ulster on track

8 November 2020 0 comments

ULSTER skills coach Dan Soper believes the advantage lies with Glasgow Warriors ahead of their clash at the Kingspan tomorrow evening, insisting it is the […]

Max determined to build on that close encounter with Baabaas

8 November 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Experience: Max Llewellyn enjoyed mixing with stars MAX Llewellyn hopes his all-too-brief but “crazy” experience with the Barbarians can help him go […]

Ironman Matt demands steel

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER Up for the challenge: Dragons lock Matthew Screech LAST season’s PRO14 Ironman Matthew Screech will bring up a milestone of 150 Dragons […]

Morgan aims to get one over his old mate Dwayne

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER MATTHEW Morgan knows exactly what to expect from an Ulster back-line fired by his former Bristol teammate Dwayne Peel and says there […]

Agile ‘Monkey’ saved the day for Wales at Stradey Park

1 November 2020 0 comments

PETER JACKSON The only time England ever ventured west of Swansea for a Test match, the honorary secretary of the Rugby Football Union doubled up […]

Cardiff Blues prop Corey Domachowski traces family history back to great grandfather who escaped Auschwitz

28 October 2020 0 comments

The loosehead, who recently brought up 50 appearances at Blues, has gone on a journey to discover his patriarchal lineage

Cockerill banking on home comforts

25 October 2020 1 comment

Preview Edinburgh v Connacht Today, Kick-off 7.35pm EDINBURGH’S rocky start to the season will not be helped by 17 players being unavailable due to injury […]

Amos keeps big picture in mind after Wales snub

25 October 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER Getting up to speed: Hallam Amos HALLAM Amos wasn’t selected by Wales for their autumn campaign, but the aspiring doctor knows there […]

New dad Corey inspired by family heritage

25 October 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER NEWS EXTRA COREY Domachowski is the form prop at Cardiff Blues, taking inspiration from his great grandfather’s remarkable Auschwitz survival story. The […]

Williams column: Gethin Jenkins is a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes

23 October 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams says that if you are to lose Sam Warburton from your staff, Gethin Jenkins is an ideal replacement

Gethin’s a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes

18 October 2020 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It was a bit of a shock reading the news about Sam Warburton stepping down from the Welsh coaching […]

I’ve got a mad month ahead

18 October 2020 0 comments

I’M not sure if my recent bout of running madness has been brought on by lockdown or just the desire to prove to myself I […]

DREAMTEAM

18 October 2020 0 comments

WAYNE THOMPSON, JUNIOR ACADEMY MANAGER AT HARTPURY COLLEGE AND FORMER BRISTOL, HARTPURY AND ENGLAND U21 PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… […]

DREAMTEAM

11 October 2020 0 comments

DAMIAN WELCH, THE PLYMOUTH ALBION HEAD COACH AND FORMER SCARLETS, EXETER AND CARDIFF LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Iestyn […]

Cardiff stretch clear after crucial Amos score

11 October 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER CARDIFF Blues made it two wins from two in the new season against a Connacht side that never really got going. Connacht’s […]

New-dad Seb ready to stamp authority

11 October 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER SEB Davies is only 24, but he is growing up fast on and off the field. The Cardiff Blues and Wales lock […]

Turnbull red card forces Blues to think on their feet

4 October 2020 1 comment

By ROB COLE JOSHAdams made it eight tries in nine appearances for Cardiff Blues with a first half score that allowed his side to survive […]

At long last, Billy will get his Cardiff statue

4 October 2020 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Superstar: Billy Boston scores a typical try for Wigan PICTURE: Getty Images His statue in Wigan Aprophet […]

Adams isn’t the quickest in Wales but he’s most deadly

4 October 2020 1 comment

By ROB COLE JOSH Adams is confident of scoring whenever he gets the ball, but he would still never back himself in a foot race […]

Exclusive: The 30 Welsh clubs fighting to be saved from extinction

29 September 2020 0 comments

Peter Jackson reports on the toll the pandemic is taking on Wales’ vulnerable clubs

YOUNG GUNS

27 September 2020 0 comments

ALEX MORGAN GLOUCESTER WING/FULL-BACK The road to rugby stardom is often long and arduous but Alex Morgan has already demonstrated he has what it takes […]

Chiefs capture two more Welsh young guns

20 September 2020 0 comments

By ROB COLE TWO MORE Welsh age grade internationals have been snapped up by Exeter and been given the chance to join the Chiefs’ academy. […]

Scarlets pushing Hardy’s claim for Wales

20 September 2020 1 comment

■By ALEX BYWATER KIERAN Hardy is the “full product” ready to make the step-up to international rugby with Wales for the first time this autumn. […]

Ravens swoop for another of Cardiff’s stars

20 September 2020 0 comments

BRIDGEND Ravens are set to sign Cardiff full-back Edd Howley as the capital side’s playing stock continues to plummet. With Cardiff Blues seeking to turn […]

Jackson column: James Whitcombe keeping the great prop dynasty alive

3 September 2020 0 comments

Four generations of Whitcombes that are steeped in history and, in young Leicester prop James’ case, promise

Navidi has a trick up his sleeve to combat Tipuric factor

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By ALEX BYWATER Test: Josh Navidi JOSH Navidi counts himself fortunate to play alongside one of rugby’s most complete players in Justin Tipuric – […]

‘Homely’ Chiefs don’t need Bears’ cash riches

30 August 2020 0 comments

EXETER Chiefs’ secondstring scored a famous win at Ashton Gate on Tuesday night with a squad of 23, only one of whom came from another […]

Boston still must wait

30 August 2020 2 comments

WHEN it comes to erecting statues of former players, Manchester City do not let the grass grow under their feet. David Villa hadn’t departed for […]

Cockerill sets challenge to land a first knockout win

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By BRYN PALMER RICHARD Cockerill has challenged his Edinburgh players to prove they can handle the pressure of knockout rugby and take the Scottish […]

Rugby Matters: I remember the magic of those midweek matches

25 August 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher recalls the derby nights under the lights of Pontypool’s record-breaking 1983-84

I remember the magic of those midweek matches

23 August 2020 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Floodlit fun: Midweek Pooler and Cardiff clashes were a highlight back in […]

Haden knew how to make rugby pay

9 August 2020 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THERE was far more to Andy Haden than his theatrics at Cardiff Arms Park on Armistice Day […]

Blues go quiet on Roberts’ Dragons move

9 August 2020 0 comments

JAMIE Roberts talking to The Rugby Paper in late March: “I told myself as soon as I left Cardiff that I’d want to play there […]

Nick calls it a day after six clubs

9 August 2020 0 comments

Success: Nick Williams celebrates after retaining the Ranfurly Shield for North Harbour in 2007 PICTURE: Getty Images ONE of his brothers, Tim Nanai-Williams, plays full […]