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May 31, 2020

Bristol get set to welcome back fans

PREMIERSHIP clubs are preparing to welcome back spectators, with Bristol leading the way in being ready to accommodate socially-distanced crowds at Ashton Gate.

2 mins

At least Dallaglio has a firm grip on reality

Money dominated the rugby headlines last week. In BT Sports’ Rugby Today, Craig Doyle raised the subject of marquee players in the Premiership, and the responses from his guests summed up the current madness.

3 mins

Ten more years a Chief then it's Rob for England

EXETER CHIEF's boss Rob Baxter is destined for greatness at international level with England and the Lions – but only after he has steered his club to European glory.

2 mins

Lansdown argument all about monopoly

According to the American business magazine Forbes, there are around a thousand people in the world blessed with a healthier bank account than the Bristol owner Steve Lansdown. As one of them happens to be Sir James Dyson, who helps finance neighbouring Bath, a short stretch of the A4 in Somerset has become the rugby equivalent of Billionaire’s Row.

3 mins

Ford: Bodes must be mad to give me a go!

JOE FORD admits it was brave of Doncaster to take a punt of him after a coaching baptism of fire at Yorkshire Carnegie.

3 mins

Farrell has the game to replace Sexton

2021 LIONS A YEAR TO GO NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CONTENDERS FOR EACH POSITION

4 mins

Was this the greatest club Seven of all time?

Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 11 Wigan win Middlesex 7s 11 May 1996

4 mins

Dennis Wants To Make Australia Great Again

Exeter star Dave Dennis has outlined his ambition to help Australian Rugby Union regain its preeminence in the world game.

2 mins

So proud to be made captain of my country

MY LIFE IN RUGBY SCULLY BLAINE THE FORMER USA EAGLES CAPTAIN AND LEICESTER AND CARDIFF BLUES FULL-BACK

5 mins

Give stars Test fees but keep pay down

With the easing of lockdown there are many thoughts of how to restart the game and with the new ideas that are emerging, seeking to re-boot in a new and exciting money-making way.

4 mins

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The Rugby Paper, the UK's number 1 selling rugby title, brings you exclusive stories, reports and features on your device, published in exceptional clarity. It contains renowned journalists such as Nick Cain and Peter Jackson, and famous former players as columnists including Jeremy Guscott and Jeff Probyn. Published every Sunday, The Rugby Paper covers Rugby Union from national teams and Premiership / Rabo Direct down to grass roots.