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The Rugby Paper
Classy Conor Takes His Cue To Strangle Ealing
MUNSTER A reached the British and Irish Cup final with an emphatic victory over the in-form Ealing Trailfinders.
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April 02,2017
The Rugby Paper
Start Te'o Against Italy And Utilise Daly From Full-Back
In n ideal world Eddie Jones would love to arrive at the 2019 World Cup in Japan with 38 players that he could rotate freely in an England team that retained its effectiveness, whatever the combinations. Part of that would be to retain the ruthless finishing this England team has shown late on to win its opening Six Nations games against France and Wales.
4 min |
February 19, 2017
The Rugby Paper
O'Driscoll Is On The Case To Find Any Kiwi Flaws
When it comes to the lengths New Zealand will go to turn over the Lions there are none with better first-hand knowledge than Brian O’Driscoll. The captain of the ill-fated 2005 Lions saw no more than a minute of action in the Test series after an off-the-ball incident in which he was upended and driven into the turf by All Black captain Tana Umaga and hooker Keven Mealamu, dislocating his shoulder.
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February 19, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Tandy Left Fuming By Refereeing Anomaly
STEVE Tandy hit out at referee Marius Mitrea after seeing his side’s 13-match unbeaten run brought to an end by Munster.
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February 19, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Read Leads Fight Against Rise Of The Machines
Put the fire back into Edinburgh Cockers, but try to avoid any nose rubbing.
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February 26, 2017
The Rugby Paper
From Exiles Junkyard To Test Starter
RENAISSANCE man Darryl Marfo is targeting a long and fruitful Test career with Scotland after climbing off rugby’s scrapheap to earn a surprise call-up.
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November 12, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Ireland Turn The Screw With Three-try Flourish
IRELAND, with a performance of growing authority and excellence, dismissed South Africa from their presence to get their autumn campaign off to a spectacular start.
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November 12, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Five-tries For Scots But Alarm Bells Still Ringing
SCOTLAND defeated Samoa to get their autumn Test campaign off to a winning start, but they know their defence will have to improve with the All Blacks coming to town next Saturday.
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November 12, 2017
The Rugby Paper
I'm Still Improving, Kruis Warns Rivals
GEORGE Kruis admits being dropped by the Lions was hard to take but insists lessons from the three-Test series against New Zealand will stand both him and England in good stead.
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August 27, 2017
The Rugby Paper
From Sam To Francois, Don't Take Your Eyes Of These Guys
With the Premiership season nearly upon us, there is a lot of talent to be excited about. I’ve picked out a player from each club that I think will have fans on the edge of their seats in 2017-18.
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August 27, 2017
The Rugby Paper
We're Ready Now Says Kennedy As Irish Run Riot Over Brave Richmond
LONDON Irish supremo Nick Kennedy declared his promoted side ready for Premiership duty after a convincing victory over gallant Richmond.
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August 27, 2017
The Rugby Paper
O'Connor Aims To Be Great Again
Brendan Gallagher looks at James O’Connor’s challenge.
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August 27, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Lang Puts Boot In To Complete Gloucester Collapse
HARLEQUINS supremo John Kingston saluted his side’s character after James Lang’s last gasp penalty completed a remarkable late comeback.
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March 05, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Relegation fodder? No-one's told Irish!
That’s no surprise insists Cowan.
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September 03, 2017
The Rugby Paper
So Why Has Rugby Just Gone North In The North?
Brendan Gallagher looks at the sad demise of top flight rugby in the North, save for Sale and Newcastle.
7 min |
September 03, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Ford Warns Smith To Get Ready For Target Practice
Ford Warns Smith To Get Ready For Target Practice
3 min |
October 01,2017
The Rugby Paper
Fun Bus Gets Set To Roll Out One More Time
Fun Bus Gets Set To Roll Out One More Time
3 min |
March 11, 2018
The Rugby Paper
Captaincy Can Take Faletau Up To New Level
Captaincy Can Take Faletau Up To New Level
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March 11, 2018
The Rugby Paper
North Owes Saints Some Words Of Explanation
North Owes Saints Some Words Of Explanation
3 min |
March 11, 2018
The Rugby Paper
Hardwick Finds Range To Set Up Ireland Shootout
Hardwick Finds Range To Set Up Ireland Shootout
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March 11, 2018
The Rugby Paper
Final Round Of The Prem Is Sure To Be A Cracker
Final Round Of The Prem Is Sure To Be A Cracker
3 min |
March 11, 2018
The Rugby Paper
Eddie Needs To Respect Those Who Played In Past
Eddie Needs To Respect Those Who Played In Past
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March 11, 2018
The Rugby Paper
Harrison Gifts Bath Their Final Moment
Harrison Gifts Bath Their Final Moment
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March 11, 2018
The Rugby Paper
Dan Holds Nerve To Keep Scarlets Afloat
Dan Holds Nerve To Keep Scarlets Afloat
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March 11, 2018
The Rugby Paper
Altard Wins Battle Of The French Millionaires
Altard Wins Battle Of The French Millionaires
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March 11, 2018
The Rugby Paper
Saili Eyes Silverware After Turning His Back On All Blacks
GIFTED centre Francis Saili believes his unique brand of passing skills, embellished by gainline-busting, off-loading qualities reminiscent of Sonny Bill Williams can help fire Harlequins to their first silverware in five years.
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July 23, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Longbottom Returns With Unfinished Business
RETURNING Saracens prop Kieran Long bottom insists his England ambitions remain alive after fully recovering from a foot injury that was so severe he doubted he would ever walk properly again, let alone return to play Premiership rugby.
3 min |
July 23, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Signing Winners Shows Falcons Mean Business
JOSH of two says that Newcastle’s ambition to be a real force in English rugby was one of the main factors in persuading him to move his family from one side of the country to the other.
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July 23, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Liam's Electric But He Must Sharpen Focus At Saracens
LIAM Williams’ move to Saracens from the Scarlets is one of this summer’s biggest transfers, and one of the big talking points is what the Lions Test fullback on the recent tour to New Zealand will add to the European champions, especially in attack.
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July 23, 2017
The Rugby Paper
Lydon Plots Route To Ireland, Via Ealing
Lydon still dreams of playing Test rugby for Ireland and he believes switching from London Scottish to Ealing Trailfinders will help him in his quest.
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