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Jeff's tale of tragedy and redemption
JEFF Whitefoot had lost his job after the miners’ strike in 1985 shortly before the Welsh Rugby Union voted against the Lions visiting South Africa the following year.
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June 22, 2025
The Rugby Paper
We don’t fear anyone else, says Whiffin
WALES head coach Richard Whiffin says his squad head to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy believing they can “compete with so-called top teams.”
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June 22, 2025
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YOUNG GUNS
England U19s second row Luke Griffiths' professional rugby career started with a bold Linkedin message and a leap of faith to France.
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June 22, 2025
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We won't be one-hit wonders, says Hill
TED Hill made his peace with beaten Leicester opponents when he marched into England camp last Monday and warned Bath are not going anywhere.
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June 22, 2025
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When luck is not your friend
Rob Cole looks at the long list of would-be Lions who were not able to go on tour because of last-minute injuries or for a host of other reasons
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June 22, 2025
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‘Big Games’ skew average numbers
THE average attendances for the Premiership can be a tad misleading due to the ‘big game’ concept.
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June 22, 2025
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Crusaders too good for brave Chiefs
THE Crusaders reclaimed their crown by edging out the Chiefs in an intense final battle in Christ church as the Chiefs to defeat in the final for the third straight year.
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June 22, 2025
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McNamee gets the call
SPAIN have a promising blend of experience and emerging talent.
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June 22, 2025
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Russell: Johnny and I are getting on well
FINN Russell has declared peace in our time with Johnny Sexton but insists he never had a gripe with the Irish icon in the first place.
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June 22, 2025
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DREAMTEAM
CAI GRIFFITHS, THE LONDON WELSH DIRECTOR OF RUGBY AND FORMER NEATH, OSPREYS, LONDON IRISH, AND LONDON WELSH TIGHTHEAD, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH AND AGAINST...
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June 22, 2025
The Rugby Paper
We will learn and get better, says Itoje after Lions fall short
MARO Itoje's Lions came a cropper in the first match of their summer but it was hardly a disaster in defeat in what could easily be the tourists' hardest match of the next couple of months.
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June 22, 2025
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Training is brutal, hot and stuffy, admits Adams
WALES have taken brutal measures as they bid to end their 17-Test losing streak next month when they travel to play Japan in the heat and humidity of Kitakyushu and Kobe.
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June 22, 2025
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Worcester sign pair
WORCESTER have added No.8 Matt Rogerson and wing Tom Seabrook to their ever-growing squad list for next season.
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June 22, 2025
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Willis can't wait for Argentina challenge
IT has been three years since Tom Willis had his rugby career and life turned upside down, but the England No.8 is back on track and ready to thrive from that adversity.
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June 22, 2025
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Laulala is on his way to Kingsholm
GLOUCESTER have signed New Zealand prop Nepo Laulala.
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June 22, 2025
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30 years on, and we've not built on our dreams
IT COMES as something of a shock to realise that this week represents the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Cup Final ... and what a week it was with a decade’s worth of stories. I’m still exhausted thinking about it now.
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June 22, 2025
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Herts banking on forward power
HERTFORDSHIRE director of rugby Brett McNamee hailed his side's mentality ahead of today's final against Leicestershire.
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June 22, 2025
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Farrell must have had a brain freeze
LIONS boss Andy Farrell has surely had a brain freeze.
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June 22, 2025
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After this, the Lions MUST tour Argentina
AS somebody who fretted and occasionally yawned his way through proceedings at the Millennium Stadium 20 years ago when these two sides last met, let me tell you this encounter was a proper warm up Test and in fact a narrow defeat was the perfect result for the Lions after a ferocious and vivid game chock full of compelling action and, of course, a few fledgling mistakes.
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June 22, 2025
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Farrell sticks to his guns for future gains
THE Lions may have lost to Argentina, but as an indicator of what is to come Down Under it does not count for much.
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June 22, 2025
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Hosts will be looking to get crowd cheering
HOSTS Italy will have real ambitions of getting out of their pool, with Ireland, Georgia and New Zealand their opponents.
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June 22, 2025
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Coach Murray keen for clarity
SCOTLAND return to the top-tier competition for the first time in six years after winning the U20 Trophy last season — but it remains unclear whether this year’s tournament will include relegation.
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June 22, 2025
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Miranda looking for big step up
A LOT of the head coach Nicolás Fernández Miranda’s squad are domestic-based and play in the Super Rugby Americas.
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June 22, 2025
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Jonny just shouldn't be the lone star
YOU have to laugh. Oth- erwise, you'd cry your- self a river.
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June 22, 2025
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I want the lad to feel excited
Ben Jaycock speaks to Will Parkin, the 30-year-old England U18s coach who is set for his first involvement with the U20s as their attack and backs coach for their Junior World Cup title defence
5 min |
June 22, 2025
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Stradwick delight as Kent hit a hat-trick
TOM Stradwick was all smiles as his Kent side made it a superb hat-trick of Divison One titles at Twickenham.
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June 22, 2025
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Trevett following in Genge footsteps
IF Hartpury College was the launch-pad for Ellis Genge’s career, then Clifton College has proved to be the springboard for Wales U20 prop Louie Trevett.
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June 22, 2025
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Charity sets record for long game
RUGBY'S mental health charity LooseHeadz have surpassed the Guinness World Record for the longest games of men's and women's rugby, subject to official verification.
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June 22, 2025
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Don't let Schmidt take Lions for a ride
THE Lions are being taken for pussycats by Australia coach Joe Schmidt.
4 min |
June 22, 2025
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Reds centre Pakeho leads Wallaby charge
QUEENSLAND Reds centre Dre Pakeho is the most high-profile of the new additions to the young Wallabies squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship.
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