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The Rugby Paper
Gatland: Win well to scare the rest
WARREN Gatland has urged his Wales side to gain a psychological advantage over their World Cup rivals by putting Fiji and Uruguay to the sword to top Pool D in Japan.
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October 06, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Ford: That Tigers toil has made me better
GEORGE Ford believes his current spell of good form at the World Cup in Japan is a direct result of Leicester’s dismal campaign last season.
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October 06, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Blossoms' late score puts heat on Scotland
JAMIE Joseph claims the pressure will be all on Scotland in Yokohama and he smiled broadly after watching his bubbling Brave Blossoms blow Samoa away at Tokyo Stadium.
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October 06, 2019
The Rugby Paper
World Cup Party Time As Japan Stun Irish
JAPAN dazzled the World Cup for the second time in four years as they stunned Ireland 19-12 in Shizuoka and put the country in party mode.
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September 29, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Wales Ease Off The Gas After First Half Blitz
WALES displayed devastating power to cruise to the bonus point by half-time before the humidity got the better of them at the City of Toyota Stadium on Monday.
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September 29, 2019
The Rugby Paper
This Wales Side Have Got Cheika Worried
I LIKE where Wales are at going into this morning’s game with Australia – not just for facing the Wallabies but for the rest of the Pool stages too.
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September 29, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Montoya Hat-Trick As Pumas Warn Eddie
ARGENTINA fired a warning shot at England ahead of Saturday’s crucial Pool C clash by securing their four-try bonus point against Tonga after just 26 minutes in front of a 21,000 crowd in Higashiosaka.
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September 29, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Italy's Hope Is In Speed Of The Back Row
Brendan Gallagher looks at the challenge facing Italy and fancies they have an outside chance
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September 29, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Brutal Training Sets Up Wales
SHAUN Edwards issued Wales with a World Cup battle cry and told Warren Gatland’s players they will remember it forever if they seal a crucial win over Australia in Tokyo.
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September 29, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Smart All Blacks Kick The Springboks Into Disarray
What struck me most as New Zealand beat South Africa 23-13 in their showdown yesterday was that planning your strategy behind-the-scenes is where coaches earn their corn, and it is where the Springboks fell short this time.
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September 22, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Japan Gets Its Sense Of Proportion Just Right
There is a strong appreciation of detail and proportion in Japanese culture, as well as a deep sense of tradition, and thankfully they were reflected in the 2019 World Cup opening ceremony in the Tokyo Stadium on Friday.
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September 22, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Expect A Reaction After Rob's Departure
This Welsh squad keep being put through the mill off the field. It really is far from ideal as they prepare for the biggest tournament of their lives.
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September 22, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Woodman: Mako Is Key To Success
Trevor Woodman says the fitness of powerhouse loosehead Mako Vunipola will be critical to England’s chance of success in Japan.
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September 22, 2019
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Come On Samoa, Let's Have One Big Upset!
Brendan Gallagher recalls the glory of Samoa and asks when will it return at the World Cup?
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September 22, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Let The Counties Reps Run Our Amateur Game
I was on the list of the people who received an email last week from serial correspondent Jeff Gage.
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September 22, 2019
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Wallabies Comeback Dodges Banana Skin
Michael Cheika agreed his side were given a huge wake up call as Australia survived a ferocious Fijian storm.
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September 22, 2019
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We'll Fight Tongan Fire With Fire Says Eddie
Eddie Jones wants to send a clear message to England’s World Cup rivals that they are more than a match for the most physical sides when they kick off their campaign against Tonga today.
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September 22, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Eddie Will Find Tonga Give Focus To His Men
England play their first match of the World Cup today against a Tongan team that will be strong, aggressive and direct but it should be the perfect game for Eddie Jones to start England’s campaign.
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September 22, 2019
The Rugby Paper
By George! A Late Show From Mills Is Just In Time
In a game that was a great advert for National 1 rugby, Plymouth Albion snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to record their first win of the season.
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September 22, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Alfie Will Be ‘Allright, Butt'
Surviving mankind’s longest test of endurance and living for 100 years requires more than a modicum of courage – in which event Gareth Thomas must have every chance of getting there.
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September 22, 2019
The Rugby Paper
Ace Segun Leads Way For Sarries Super Kids
Rampant Rotimi Segun showed just why Sarries believe he is a wing wizard in the making as the former England junior raced over for a try double at the Ricoh Arena.
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September 22, 2019
The Rugby Paper
All Blacks Give Proof They're Still The Boss
New Zealand posted notice that their bid for a third successive World Cup title is alive and well by ruthlessly seeing off a South African side predicted to be their main challengers.
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September 22, 2019
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
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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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