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Rhys Has Become The Victim Of Politics
The lucky ones find a way of bowing out with a World Cup or a Grand Slam in their hands, the acclaim of a grateful country ringing in their ears.
3 min |
January 28, 2018
The Rugby Paper
Williams Plots Route To Cardiff Via Gloucester
OWEN Williams believes his summer switch from Leicester to Gloucester will enhance his prospects of leapfrogging Dan Biggar and Sam Davies in Wales’ fly half pecking order.
2 min |
August 13, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Decision To Play Twice In Two Days Backfires
TOM Stephenson made a triumphant try scoring return for Northampton in this one-sided friendly at Franklin’s Gardens.
2 min |
August 13, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Exiles Double Act With A Five-year Masterplan
NICK VERDIER meets the new men charged with leading London Welsh’s revival.
4 min |
August 13, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Red Roses Wilt Against Black Ferns Onslaught
NEW ZEALAND, shocked at their failure to reach the 2014 final, finally erased that stain from their memories with a powerhouse performance in the second half that England simply could not match.
3 min |
August 27, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Tuilagi Back With His Big Hits And High Hopes
MANU Tuilagi came through his first start since New Year’s Day to give himself a chance of appearing in the Premiership opener next Sunday at home to Bath.
2 min |
August 27, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Cheekie Chappie Jack Set To Learn
NEALE HARVEY looks at the tussle for the No.9 spot at Exeter Chiefs.
3 min |
August 27, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Marler Shows The Value Of ‘Old-fashioned' Drinking
Having just read Joe Marler’s take on the British and Irish Lions and what it taught him about rugby, I must admit to a sense of joy.
3 min |
August 27, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Ace Cruden In Control As Montpellier Make Mark
Montpellier, under the new control of former Clermont and Scotland boss Vern Cotter, are generally considered to be the new hotshots of the Top 14.
3 min |
August 27, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Oh Brother, The Fords Roll Back The Years
GEORGE Ford was a boy when he left Leicester in 2013, but he is back at Welford Road as England flyhalf and with his return the odds on a first Tigers Premiership title since that year have been slashed.
3 min |
September 03, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Wasps Will Fly That Extra Yard This Season Warns Jimmy
JIMMY Gopperth insists Wasps are ready to push the boundaries of endurance, skills and physicality in order to end the club’s nine-year wait for silverware.
3 min |
September 03, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Welcome Back Manu, It's Going To Be Interesting!
MANU Tuilagi will want to hit the ground running when Leicester open their campaign against Bath today at Welford Road. However, after virtually three years out of the game with injury it will not as easy as it sounds.
4 min |
September 03, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Fearns In Les Bleus? C'est Un Outrage!
The sweaty basics pay dividends for new-look Gloucester.
5 min |
September 03, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Woodward Try Rewards Gloucester's New Spirit
We fought for full 80 says coach Ackermann
3 min |
September 03, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Majestic Scarlets Put Kings To Sword
IT WAS a baptism of fire for new PRO14 recruits the Southern Kings as they found the reigning champions in no mood to relinquish their crown.
2 min |
September 03, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Twickenham Night Of Heroes
David Emery reports on the third National Game Awards at Twickenham, supported by The Rugby Paper
3 min |
September 03, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Big Victory Gets Sale Back In The Groove
SALE put the disappointment of their near-miss last season firmly behind them with an impressive opening win at home to Leicester Lions.
2 min |
September 03, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Cipriani Is Capable Of Pulling All The Strings
Eddie Jones’ comments this week regarding Danny Cipriani and the England fly-half situation are to be expected because as manager of the national side, you don’t want to say anything publicly that could compromise you in times to come.
4 min |
January 07, 2018
The Rugby Paper
It's Rorke's Drift again, but this time the Welsh heroics end badly
WALES fell to the longest count in Test history yesterday, battered into submission after 20 minutes’ stoppage time amid allegations of biting, cheating and general jiggery-pokery.
4 min |
March 19, 2017
The Rugby Paper
England Expects A Big Weekend Of Revenge
England Expects A Big Weekend Of Revenge
3 min |
December 17, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Saints Need Deano To Turn Them Into A Big-time Club
Saints Need Deano To Turn Them Into A Big-time Club
4 min |
December 17, 2017
The Rugby Paper
This Was International Standard, Says Baxter
This Was International Standard, Says Baxter
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