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Fin Smith’s found a soulmate in Northampton Saints guru Sam Vesty

Fin Smith and his Northampton teammates will sit down tomorrow as coaches Sam Vesty and Phil Dowson unveil their plan to...

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Latest News

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Bordeaux have a point to prove says Coleman

By PAUL REES ADAM Coleman believes Saturday’s Champions Cup final in Cardiff between Bordeaux Begles and Northampton will be a meeting...

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Champions Cup

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Jeremy Guscott: Northampton Saints need team effort to stifle ‘electric’ Louis Bielle-Biarrey

Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles are great attacking sides, and that is what makes the European Cup final on Saturday at the Principality...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

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Fassi’s late kick books Dublin date for Scarlets

■ By SIMON THOMAS Sharks ................................12pts Penalties: Masuku 39, Fassi 52, 69, 80 Scarlets ...............................3pts Drop goal: Costelow 40 Leading the...

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United Rugby Championship

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Leinster tough out win over Warriors

■ By JAMES WILLIAMS Leinster ..........13 Glasgow ............ 5 BRITISH & Irish Lion Sione Tuipulotu made a timely return to action...

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Features

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Saints and Bath shape up to face the French

>> PAUL REES SETS THE SCENE AHEAD OF NEXT WE EKEND’S GRAND FINALE TO EUROPEAN COMPETITION IN CARDIFF Breakthrough: Henry Pollock...

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Brendan Gallagher

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European Cup’s given us some real pearlers

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points SO NEXT week in Cardiff will be the...

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FIVE CLASSIC CARDIFF FINALS

1996: Toulouse 21-18 Cardiff (aet) Toulouse were the better team but the kicking of Adrian Davies kept Cardiff in the game...

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The Leicester Lip’s still talk of the town

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Stunner: Austin Healey breaks through to set up the winning try against Stade...

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Jordie gets runaround

FOR their ritual romp against Zebre in Dublin last weekend, Leinster played Jordie Barrett from the start. He was still there...

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U20s star signs for Scarlets

NEWS EXTRA WELSH-qualified U20s World Cup winner Ioan Jones is joining the Scarlets from Gloucester. Full-back Jones, part of England’s winning...

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Premiership

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Premiership Rugby Round 17 Talking Points: Danny Care set for Stoop farewell

With this weekend marking the penultimate round of Premiership Rugby, the stakes are higher than ever. Every game has something riding...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

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British and Irish Lions Watch: Caelan Doris confirmed to miss the tour with injury

The British and Irish Lions squad was announced on Thursday, with head coach Andy Farrell announcing the 38 players who are going to...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

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From Leicester reject to a British and Irish Lion: Tommy Freeman’s stellar rise

By Adam Hathway Tommy Freeman has gone from being a Leicester reject to becoming a Lion, thanks to his recent try-scoring...

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Latest News

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Steve Diamond: Franchise league a good idea

By Paul Rees Steve Diamond welcomes the idea of turning the Premiership into a franchise league, arguing the current model does...

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Latest News

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We need to come together – Josh Hodge

By Paul Rees Josh Hodge has been the rainbow in what has been a stormy season for Exeter. Even in the...

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Chris Hewett

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Chris Hewett: Leinster need to spread the love

"Every time a friend succeeds, I die a little.” The American author Gore Vidal was an acknowledged master of the “ouch”...

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Latest News

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Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints Preview: Saints putting the emphasis on youth

By Jon Newcombe Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park Henry Pollock believes the new-look squad that Northampton will field at Exeter today...

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Latest News

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I will treat the players here like men, says Rob Baxter

By Paul Rees Rob Baxter is not one to normally dead bat questions, but he stuck to the party line when...

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Latest News

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Henry Pollock’s on course for record

As from next month, Henry Pollock will start work on something even more outrageous than scoring twice in a matter of...

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United Rugby Championship

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Lions vs Scarlets Preview: Destiny is in our hands, says Dwayne Peel

Preview Lions v Scarlets By Ben Jaycock Today. 2pm Dwayne Peel has urged his Scarlets to make the most of the...

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United Rugby Championship

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Leinster 76-5 Zebre Parma: League leaders resume normal service

By Paul Robson Leinster ...................76 Zebre .......................... 5 Leinster put their Champions Cup disappointment behind them as the Dubliners scored 12...

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British and Irish Lions

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Jeremy Guscott: I hope the British and Irish Lions provide moments we talk about for years to come

The big headlines from the 2025 Lions squad announcement on Thursday are the confirmation of Maro Itoje as captain of the...

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British and Irish Lions

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Andy Farrell’s big British and Irish Lions test – How four unions can play as one

Paul Rees looks at the challenges ahead for the Lions as they journey into the unknown When rugby turned professional, there...

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Latest News

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Leinster made a mistake by selecting Barrett on the bench

THE Premiership not fit for purpose? Northampton stunned Leinster in Dublin to reach the Champions Cup final having made the last...

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MANAGEMENT

Andy Farrell (Ireland): In charge: Head coach Andy Farrell Head coach: English Rugby League legend, made a late transition to Union,...

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Former Wasps pair in charge

By BEN JAYCOCK Benetton..........33 Glasgow............. 7 FORMER Wasps stars Paolo Odogwu and Jacob Umaga ran riot as Benetton gave reigning champions...

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Brendan Gallagher

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Saints deserve to be given medal for this impressive hat-trick

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Quality: Tommy Freeman dives in to score against...

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Latest News

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Monye backs Arundell for Argentina

By CHARLIE ELLIOTT FORMER England wing Ugo Monye has urged Steve Borthwick to focus on youth for England’s summer tour, and...

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Premiership

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Premiership Round 16: Best head-to-head matchups of the weekend

After last weekend’s European fixtures, which saw Northampton Saints overcome all odds to beat Leinster and reach the Champions Cup final...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

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He’s ready to compete – Henry Pollock tipped to shine for British and Irish Lions by Andy Farrell

Henry Pollock has been urged to drive up competition within the British and Irish Lions squad bound for Australia next month...

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British and Irish Lions

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Henry Pollock’s rise to stardom continues with 2025 British and Irish Lions selection

Henry Pollock’s emergence as the rising star of English rugby continued when he was sensationally named in a British and Irish...

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British and Irish Lions

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The eye-grabbing inclusions and high-profile absentees from the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has named his 38-man squad for this summer’s tour of Australia. Here, we...

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British and Irish Lions

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Maro Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain for tour of Australia

For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or newspaper from as...

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Champions Cup

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Chris Collyer: Leinster need to reset and restart from the ground up

By Chris Collyer For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...

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British and Irish Lions

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Ugo Monye backs Sam Prendergast to make British & Irish Lions squad as one of five fly-halves he’d select

Ugo Monye has backed Sam Prendergast and George Ford as two of five fly-halves to be selected in the British and...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

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Charlie Elliott: The 17 backs I would select for the British and Irish Lions

By Charlie Elliott The British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer is set to be announced on Thursday. ...

By Charlie Elliott

British and Irish Lions

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Charlie Elliott: The 21 forwards I would select for the British and Irish Lions squad

By Charlie Elliott The British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer is set to be announced on Thursday. ...

By Charlie Elliott

Champions Cup

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Social Media Moments of the Week: Henry Pollock divides opinion with try celebration

By Charlie Elliott As the weekend of rugby draws to a close, the discourse around the sport continues to bubble away. The...

By Charlie Elliott

Champions Cup

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Champions Cup Team of the Week: Northampton Saints’ Lions hopefuls help deliver historic upset

By Charlie Elliott The Champions Cup played host to two of the best semi-finals we have seen in the competition, as the two favourites were...

By Charlie Elliott

Champions Cup

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Northampton Saints stun Leinster in Champions Cup semi and sweep into final

By Adam Hathaway in Dublin Northampton captain Fraser Dingwall hailed the spirit of his side as they pulled off one of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

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Phil Dowson: Henry Pollock is buzzing for every chance he gets

By Adam Hathaway Henry Pollock has been smashing it out of the ballpark this season, and that has led to calls...

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Champions Cup

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Leinster 34-37 Northampton Saints: Tommy Freeman hat-trick ignites stunning Saints

By Adam Hathaway Leinster ...........................34pts Tries: O’Brien 17, Van der Flier 25, 58; Doris 58, Lowe 69 Conversions: Prendergast 25, 47,...

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