The Rugby Paper Magazine - August 08, 2021
The Rugby Paper Magazine - August 08, 2021
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August 08, 2021
Boks are best one-trick pony in world rugby
I’M always going to be positive about the Lions at the end of a series, win or lose, because they are such a wonderful entity and I know how much work goes in before, during and in between tours.
4 mins
Boycott South Africa until SARU put house in order
For me the result of the Lions Test series was irrelevant, as the focus in the coming months has to be on the damage done to rugby by Rassie Erasmus and the SARU. A bit of niggle is good for the game, but this went far beyond that.
3 mins
Wallaby fightback fails in poor opener
THE All Blacks continued their dominance of the Bledisloe Cup as they saw off a spirited Wallabies side at Eden Park in the opening game of the competition.
3 mins
Warriors go green for brighter future
WORCESTER have launched their time for change campaign aimed at transforming how they operate off the field and establish themselves as a force in the Premiership after 14 seasons when they have wallowed in its nether reaches.
4 mins
Farrell's Lions snub means he misses a major milestone
Never at any stage since his professional debut at the age of 17 had Owen Farrell been deemed surplus to requirements, until yesterday.
3 mins
I had to tell Cov players there was no cash left
WHEN I went down to take training at Worcester on Tuesday after we’d beaten Bristol to reach the 5th Round of the 1997/98 Tetley’s Bitter Cup, there were people queuing for tickets around the block. We’d been drawn against Newcastle, who with the backing of Sir John Hall, had a load of megastars and were pumping everyone in the Premiership.
6 mins
Scouser Maliq feels at home among Knights
MALIQ HOLDEN’s relatively short rugby career has almost been as diverse as his family background but the new Doncaster back-three player has no doubt where he feels most comfortable – in the north of England.
3 mins
Who'd want to see this lot waiting for them?
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful
4 mins
Our water breaks were called half-time!
Well just as I suggested two weeks ago, we have had a series worthy of the name with the last game deciding the winner.
3 mins
Brookes in to power up Toulon set-piece
Four weeks out from the start of the Top 14 campaign, and pre-season is just about in full swing. Champions Toulouse will be the last to return to full training – most players are due back at Stade Ernest Wallon this week after a deserved six-week break following their double-winning exploits. Theirs will be a breakneck preparation – there’s time in the program for just one warm-up match before the trip to La Rochelle on opening weekend.
4 mins
The Rugby Paper Magazine Description:
Publisher: Greenways Publishing
Category: News
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
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.
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