All posts tagged "Columnists"
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Features
/ 1 month agoPODCAST (S4, E27): Six Nations 2025 Review and picking our British & Irish Lions XV
What a Super Saturday to close what’s been a truly fantastic edition of the Six Nations! Drama, superb tries and headlines...
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Podcast
/ 2 months agoPODCAST (S4, E25): Louis Lynagh on life in Italian Rugby and Six Nations Round Four!
A slightly new dynamic for you all today – host Ollie Little has given the columnists the week off! He is...
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Podcast
/ 2 months agoPODCAST (S4, E23): Calcutta Cup and Six Nations R3 Preview with Scotland Great Craig Chalmers
It’s almost time for the third round of the 2025 Six Nations, and the headline fixture of the weekend takes place...
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Podcast
/ 3 months agoPODCAST (S4, E22): Warren Gatland goes and England sink France with Jamie Noon
A weekend full of statement wins and in the aftermath, a mid-tournament coaching departure. Join the guys to review how England...
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Podcast
/ 3 months agoPODCAST (S4, E21): Six Nations opening round reaction + blockbuster R2 preview with Brett Igoe
Three home wins marked the start of the 2025 Six Nations as France thrashed Wales, Scotland conquered Italy and Ireland saw...
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Podcast
/ 3 months agoS4, E19: England & Scotland hit by injuries, French clubs fire and South Africans slump
What to make of that Champions Cup weekend? On one hand we saw a classic in Northampton’s victory over Munster, however...
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Podcast
/ 4 months agoS4, E16: Rugby Paper Podcast 2024 Awards and Champions Cup debate
In our last episode of 2024, the gang is back together in full force. Host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain,...
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Podcast
/ 5 months agoS4, E15: Jack Kenningham talks Champions Cup, Ilona Maher, England prospects and Harlequins Big Game 16
Join us for this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Podcast as Harlequins flanker Jack Kenningham joins host Ollie Little and...
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Podcast
/ 6 months agoSeries 4, Episode 8: 20-Minute Red Card Debate and Newcastle Falcons Finally End Drought
With the rugby world divided over the trial of the 20-minute red card during the November internationals, it’s only right that...
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Podcast
/ 6 months agoSeries 4, Episode 7: Nick Auterac’s Journey from Rugby to Music Composition + England Squad Reaction
We love a prop episode! The self-professed ‘oddball’ Nick Auterac joins host Ollie Little and columnists Chris Hewett and Nick Cain...
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Letters
/ 7 months agoThat’s not what I call a good idea ITV
Brilliant idea ITV! Put your freeview Premiership highlights programme on an obscure channel. Schedule it for a Wednesday lunchtime. Replace Flats...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoSeries 3, Episode 42: Tom Pearson reflects on Premiership win and England summer squad debate
Northampton have ended their 10-year drought, securing the Gallagher Premiership title against 14-man Bath in a thriller at Twickenham on Saturday....
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Podcast
/ 11 months agoSeries 3, Episode 41: Gallagher Premiership Final debate and general rugby revelry with Craig Doyle
The big one is upon us! Northampton Saints and Bath are set to battle it out in one of the most...
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Podcast
/ 11 months agoSeries 3, Episode 40: Lee Dickson – Premiership semi-finals preview
What a Champions Cup final it was, and Antoine Dupont‘s Toulouse ultimately condemned Leinster to a third consecutive final defeat to...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoSeries 3, Episode 39: Gordon D’Arcy – Champions Cup Final Preview
The highly-anticipated Champions Cup final takes place on Saturday afternoon with two European heavyweights, Leinster and Toulouse, set to provide a...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoSeries 3, Episode 38: JP Doyle on laws of the game and Premiership final day
The Gallagher Premiership is headed towards a superb Super Saturday, with five teams still in the running for the final two...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 12/05/24
The Premiership returns with every team in the top seven heading into this weekend still having a chance of clinching a home semi-final,...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoSeries 3, Episode 37: Champions Cup, Dupont and Olympics with Mike Friday
There’s plenty on the agenda for the Rugby Paper Podcast this week. Ollie Little and columnists Brendan Gallagher, Chris Hewett and...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoThe RUGBY Paper
Podcast with special guest Jordan Crane Host Oliver Little and TRP columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett get to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEngland didn’t understand Sinckler – Crane
Jordan Crane feels England have failed to get the best out of Kyle Sinckler during his international career, with the tighthead...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 33: Matt Dawson on England, Northampton and the Champions Cup
This is a big one! Plenty on the menu for host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 31: Picking a British & Irish Lions XV for Australia 2025
The British & Irish Lions are just over a year away from heading down under to take on Australia! With dust...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoThe RUGBY Paper
Podcast Host Oliver Little and TRP columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett get to the heart of our game...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 29: Maxime Mermoz previews final round and shares bold views on France
It is time to look ahead to Six Nations super Saturday! The best Saturday of the year is upon us, and...
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Podcast
/ 1 year agoPodcast reacts to stunning wins for England and Italy
What a weekend of rugby! The latest round of the 2024 Six Nations was without doubt its best so far, as...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 26: Weekend round-up and Tomas Appleton on Portugal’s future
Refereeing controversy was once again at the heart of the third round of the 2024 Six Nations, as Paolo Garbisi’s contentious...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 1 year agoWe need to progress, both on and off pitch
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME NOW the teams have had their week off hopefully they have had...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3 Episode 25: Calcutta Cup preview with Bryan Redpath
Round 3 of the 2024 Six Nations is coming thick and fast and the headline fixture – as it often is...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 24: Round Two controversy with Peter Winterbottom
The second round of the 2024 Six Nations was marred by refereeing controversy, most notably TMO Brian MacNeice and referee Nic...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 23: Six Nations latest and remembering Barry John with Jonathan Davies
The opening round of the 2024 Six Nations threw the script out the window as Scotland almost let a 27-point lead...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 22: Six Nations 2024 preview with Jerry Guscott
International rugby is back for the first time since Rugby World Cup 2023, and it’s Six Nations season! It is the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 28/01/24
The countdown is well and truly on for the Six Nations, and you can find an in-depth look at each team’s...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 21: Rees-Zammit quits rugby, Six Nations squads and Portugal’s 2024 with Francisco Isaac
In a fascinating week in European rugby, amidst Six Nations and Women’s British and Irish Lions announcements, Welsh rugby superstar Louis...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 20: 2023 in review with Jeff Probyn
Happy New Year from the Rugby Paper Podcast! As 2024 dawns, host Ollie Little and Rugby Paper columnists Nick Cain, Chris...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoTime of goodwill to all (well, nearly all)
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER hands out his Christmas goodies... HO HO HO. I’m normally more of a scrooge than a Santa...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 19: Champions Cup recap and Big Game preview with Joe Launchbury
The Rugby Paper Podcast’s final episode of 2023 looks back at two thrilling weekends of Champions Cup action as well as...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 26/11/23
Following a consequential round of derby action in the Premiership, the league continues with four more reports and a preview in The...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 16: Mark Evans on RWC format shake-up and World League introduction
In the Rugby Paper Podcast‘s final Rugby World Cup episode, it’s time to zoom out a bit and look ahead to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 15: RWC 2023 review with Brendan Venter
The sun has set on Rugby World Cup 2023, and in a thrilling finale the Springboks held onto their crown, edging...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 11: RWC Round 4 review with Sean Fitzpatrick
There is just one round of the Rugby World Cup pool stage remaining and it all hinges on week five! The...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 10: RWC Round 3 review with Kobus Wiese
The third weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup was absolutely blockbuster, with South Africa v Ireland living up to the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 7: Rugby World Cup Preview with Jeremy Guscott
Here. We. Go. The Rugby World Cup 2023 is upon us, and we can’t wait! It’s time to look ahead the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 2: Ireland’s World Cup Prospects with Willie Anderson
As we continue our overview of how the major nations are shaping up for the World Cup in France later this...
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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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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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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 17: Irish superiority in Europe with Stephen Ferris
In a blockbuster weekend of rugby, the Red Roses claimed the Grand Slam in a record-breaking decider at HQ, and La...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 16 – Maud Muir on Six Nations decider and record-breaker
This weekend’s Women’s Six Nations decider is set to set a new record for attendance at a standalone women’s rugby fixture....
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 13: Red Roses resurgence and Champions Cup action with Maggie Alphonsi
Champions Cup and Women’s Six Nations action made for a fantastic weekend of rugby to say the least. To reflect on...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 12: World Rugby tournament prospects and Champions Cup Round of 16 preview
Plans for a World Rugby tournament that will culminate every two years in a grand final between the top side in...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 11 – Ireland Grand Slam Glory with Willie John McBride
Congratulations to Ireland, who secured a deserved Grand Slam against England at on St Patrick’s day weekend – we can only...
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