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Columnists

/ 3 years ago

Take time to polish leaders, Eddie

RUGBY MATTERS I HAVE absolutely no problem with Eddie Jones having his less than complementary say on the influence of our...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 3 years ago

We need to get more alternative opportunities

Former Hartpury College DoR Alan Martinovic joins the debate EDDIE Jones has had opprobrium heaped on him after his claims that...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Marines help O’Loughlin get in shape for Exeter

By PAUL REES When Rory O’Loughlin met Exeter’s director of rugby Rob Baxter earlier this year to discuss moving from Leinster...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

How I loved my journey to the top of the world

ROCKY CLARK ENGLAND WORLD CUP WINNER After a long and illustrious international career, I’ve seen and been part of countless tournaments,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

The Rugby Championship Previews: Round One

So often these days sporting competitions are given a tag of the ‘most unpredictable in living memory’, but it really seems...

By Nick Powell

The Rugby Championship

/ 3 years ago

Clarke returns as All Blacks look for much needed victory in SA

Caleb Clarke returns to start for the All Blacks this weekend as Ian Foster’s heavily scrutinised side faces the Springboks at...

By Ben Jaycock

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Etete has the calibre to impress van Graan

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bath boss Johann van Graan is showing no sign of stopping his bid to strengthen...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

Top dogs in danger of losing their bite

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST We’re almost there. By mid-November, the cast list of next year’s World Cup will be finalised, with...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 3 years ago

Pivac has riches when it comes to the back three

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND With Wales’ tour of South Africa at an end I’ve had a chance to reflect...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Four with Mick Quinn

Episode 24 of The Rugby Paper Podcast welcomes former Ireland fly-half Mick Quinn, basking in the success of his team’s historic...

By Nick Powell

Features

/ 3 years ago

Don’t get carried away with Ireland series win

COLIN BOAG In last week’s letters page a Mr Ireland (!) accused me of being curmudgeonly about Ireland beating the All...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Dream Team

/ 3 years ago

Dream Team with Luke Cozens

LUKE COZENS, THE CLIFTON PLAYER-COACH AND FORMER BATH, HARTPURY & ROUEN FLY-HALF CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

France top power rankings ahead of Ireland

NEIL DE KOCK The July fixtures concluded with two series wins for the north and two for the south. In terms...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Get-out clause sparks interest in Robertson

Premiership clubs and the RFU have been put on red alert after being tipped off that Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

Chile put pressure on US to up their game

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST When the Australian batsman Mark Waugh, brother of the masterly Test captain Steve, questioned the credentials of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Hat-trick hero Takulua takes Tonga back to the big time

By BEN JAYCOCK Tonga ........42 Hong Kong 22 Sontane Takulua scored a hat-trick as Tonga swept aside Hong Kong 44- 22...

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Features

/ 3 years ago

Porter avoids ban

RUGBY SHORTS IRELAND prop Andrew Porter has avoided a ban after his citing case for a high tackle during his side's Test...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Columnists

/ 3 years ago

A-list West were pride of the north

CLUB0FTHEWEEK BY BRENDAN GALLAGHER WEST HARTLEPOOL Founded: 1881 President: Dave Laycock Home Ground: Brinkburn 1,000 capacity (76 seats) Last season: Durham...

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Columnists

/ 3 years ago

NEWS EXTRA

Injury-hit Bercis so relieved to be back in business ■By BEN JAYCOCK HAVING endured an injury ridden campaign last season, Ampthill...

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Features

/ 3 years ago

Bidding war goes on for European Cup TV rights

PLANS for a 16-team longdiscussed World Club Cup starting in 2025 will add intrigue to drawn-out broadcaster bids for TV rights...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Mears: England showed grit beyond their years

Former England hooker Lee Mears was impressed by the fight shown by Eddie Jones’ side in the final Test but says...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

‘Get Farrell & Edwards together for England’

Jason Robinson would love to see both Andy Farrell and Shaun Edwards brought back into the Twickenham fold. The former England...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Courtney’s calm head steers England home

PAUL REES Men of the series: Courtney Lawes, left, and Wallaby danger man Marika Koroibete PICTURES: Getty Images When Marika Koroibete...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Shane Williams

/ 3 years ago

Return of the old guard should drive Wales on

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND In the end, Cape Town was a step too far but, for a team so...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Chris Hewett

/ 3 years ago

It’s time we made the players the main event

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST The sagacious lexicographer Dr Johnson – we’re talking Samuel here, not Martin – famously caused a ruckus...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Farrell: Without doubt, this is the proudest I’ve been as part of a group

Ireland coach Andy Farrell thinks a subtle change of mindset contributed to Ireland’s historic series win. “We talked about this being...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 3 years ago

Simple way to avoid cards, obey the laws

IT IS a sad day for rugby union when a leading coach criticises referees for strictly penalising players cynically ignoring the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Letters

/ 3 years ago

More balance please

WHAT a pity Colin Boag should spoil an otherwise well argued piece on how the All Blacks tend to be treated...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

Euro Super League is the way forward

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER All hail the Lelos for recording a famous 28-19 win over Italy last Sunday in a feisty...

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Features

/ 3 years ago

Italians lift mood with double over England

Brendan Gallagher Italy’s disappointment at losing away to Georgia at senior level on Sunday will be slightly offset by a strong...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

How TMO helps and hinders referees

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Okay, I admit it. I got it wrong, I predicted another lesson...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Contracts alone will not plug the gap – McMahon

■By BEN JAYCOCK The IRFU have promised to have women’s contracts in place in time for next year’s Six Nations, but...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

Hughes the key as Hong Kong close in on their first World Cup

Five years on from leaving the carnage of London Welsh behind him, Glyn Hughes is an altogether happier place in his...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Summer Tours Week 4 Preview: Deciders for all Home Nations as series’ reach climax

Few could have predicted that all four Home Nations would hit back to win in the manner that they did last...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Aki in for Ringrose as Ireland look to make history again

Bundee Aki comes in for the concussed Garry Ringrose as the sole Irish change ahead of their series decider with New...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Ireland draw Maori series after Wellington win

Ireland continued their extraordinary turnaround on tour in New Zealand as they beat the Maori All Blacks 30-24 to level their...

By Nick Powell

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Miller keen to carry on abroad after Wasps exit

By JON NEWCOMBE When Wasps report back for pre-season this week, versatile back Rob Miller will be a notable absentee. Miller’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

All square as England bring down Wallabies

By NICK CAIN Australia............17pts Tries: Tupou 37, Kerevi 48 Conversions: Lolesio 39, 50 Penalties: Lolesio 54 England ............25pts Tries: B Vunipola...

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Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Respect! Anscombe the hero as Wales get it right this time

By PETER JACKSON South Africa ....12pts Penalties: Pollard 6, 44, 52, 59 Wales..................13pts Tries: Adams 78 Conversions: Anscombe 79 Penalties: Biggar...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

All Blacks cut down by Irish brilliance

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER New Zealand....12pts Tries: B Barrett 41, Jordan 78 Ireland ..............23pts Conversions: J Barrett 42 Tries: Porter 3, 48...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

Time the laws applied to New Zealand as well

COLIN BOAG It’s quite possible that Saturday’s Test between New Zealand and Ireland will turn out to be hugely significant for...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

What price for a jersey famous the world over?

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW One of the game’s most treasured jerseys has reappeared alongside its revered owner...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Ferocious Baby Boks book place in the final

France ..............27pts Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 19, 58; Sa 39, Coulon 78 Conversions: Barré 21, 59 Penalties: Barré 42 South Africa ....42pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

International Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Sam’s the man with late winner for Ireland

By NICK POWELL Ireland ..............37pts Tries: Gibbons 10, McCormick 17, Penalty 23, McLoughlin 36 Conversions: Prendergast 11, 18, 37 Penalties: Prendergast...

By The Rugby Paper Team