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The Rugby Paper
Champion Boks must declare war on drugs
A weekly look at the game’s other talking points
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July 05, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Kiwis slap embargo on foreign coaches
GUEST COLUMNIST
4 min |
July 05, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Daft money in Japan is bubble waiting to burst
With no rugby being played, it’s money, or rather the lack of it, that’s dominating the headlines.
4 min |
July 05, 2020
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Beauden adds gloss to the Japan adventure
WALES AND LIONS LEGEND
4 min |
July 05, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Hogg Can Finally Show His Lions Credentials
Nick Cain looks at the contenders for each position
4 min |
June 28, 2020
The Rugby Paper
World Cup run put Samoa on the map
APOLLO PERELINI THE FORMER SAMOA AND SALE SHARKS BACK ROWER
5 min |
June 28, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Takeover soap opera rumbles on at Beziers
A lot can happen in a month. A month ago, French clubs were taking their first, cautious steps out of lockdown. Players were undergoing a series of medical tests and beginning socially distanced individual training programmes.
5 min |
June 28, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Winning the World Cup made it right time to go
After nearly 400 games for club and country, South Africa and Bath star Francois Louw has called it a day. The World Cup-winning back row offers NEALE HARVEY his views on his career, the state of world rugby and what the future holds for himself and Bath.
10+ min |
June 28, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Sedbergh had full set of England captains
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools
4 min |
June 28, 2020
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Mum's verdict wins captaincy of Lions for ‘honest' son Martin
Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authoritative look at the history of Rugby Union
5 min |
June 28, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Lam has the ability to turn his Bears into champions
I wouldn’t underestimate anything about Pat Lam, because his pedigree and talent as a coach is proven, which is why Bristol have put their faith in him.
4 min |
June 28, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Forget protein, players need shrinking pills!
When it comes to progress, rugby stands on the brink of herd immunity. The only sector not in a state of arrested development is strength and conditioning – something of a growth industry, if you’ll pardon the pun – and that brings problems that may prove insurmountable.
3 min |
June 28, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Furbank: I don't plan to be 2-cap wonder
WITH the groin strain that curtailed his Six Nations fully healed, England and Northampton full-back George Furbank is desperate to re-establish his Test credentials.
4 min |
June 28, 2020
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Cotton and co wallow in not-so-glorious mud
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful
4 min |
June 28, 2020
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Now Rugby Men Should Take A Knee Says Yarde
With a new contract signed and sealed, Marland Yarde is looking forward to picking up where he left off at Sale Sharks and potentially staying on at the north’s premier club well into his 30s.
3 min |
June 21, 2020
The Rugby Paper
So stylish even Sir Clive came for a lesson
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools
8 min |
June 21, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Serevi was a showboat but also a serial winner
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring photographs, and explains the story behind the iconic image
4 min |
June 21, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Rugby must not go soft on the true red card offences
ALL those supporters from the UK and around the world who tuned into the Super Rugby Aeotearoa matches in New Zealand last weekend will feel a tinge of jealousy.
5 min |
June 21, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Driven by desire for Bristol's champagne!
MY LIFEIN RUGBY HAYDN THOMAS THE FORMER EXETER CHIEFS, GLOUCESTER & BRISTOL SCRUM-HALF
5 min |
June 21, 2020
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Test cauldron was relaxation for undercover cop Crowley
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the best rugby-playing police officers
10+ min |
June 21, 2020
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We must make our clubs more user-friendly for the local fans
Q&A JOHN INVERDALE ON THE RECORD
10+ min |
June 21, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Phillips wants rebirth of Ospreys galacticos
KRISTIAN Phillips hopes the takeover of the Ospreys by an Asian media group can return the region to the heights he experienced during his time at the club.
3 min |
June 21, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Mandela effect unites a nation as Boks put the brakes on Jonah
Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union
6 min |
June 21, 2020
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Clarke joins the cast in Dallas adventure
Alex Bywater talks to former Ospreys head coach Allen Clarke about his move to US
4 min |
June 21, 2020
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Rugby Has Benefitted From Ill-Gotten Gains
Rugby, the winter sport of choice of many middle and upper-class white males from the moment William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran in 1823, has often had to grapple with the big issues in society, not least those concerning the old British Empire.
4 min |
June 14, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Spencer Cuts Ties For Sake Of His Family
Bath-bound England scrum-half Ben Spencer heads to the West Country next month with a remit to stamp his mark on proceedings at the Recreation Ground and boost his Test chances.
3 min |
June 14, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Tough-guy Des was scourge of All Blacks
Des Seabrook 1941 - 2020
5 min |
June 14, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Sarries committed to lifting community spirit
What does a Premiership club’s Community department do and why do lossmaking businesses invest in projects outside of simply playing the game? Despite their well-publicised transgressions, Saracens’ efforts in this area are outstanding, and their Chief Community Officer is Gordon Banks.
5 min |
June 14, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Players must be given a voice over salary cuts
WHAT has happened regarding the proposed cut to the Premiership salary cap is close to washing your laundry in public, although I would not be surprised if we do not yet know all the facts.
4 min |
June 14, 2020
The Rugby Paper
Money row is turning best league in world into a joke
Remember that song that starts ‘There may be trouble ahead’? Well when it comes to the Premiership and the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA), I don’t think there’s any ‘may’ about it – it looks as though we’re headed for a full-on clash, and there won’t be any winners.
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