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Dragons swoop for scrum-half Niall Armstrong

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 02:59:54 +0000

Dragons have signed Irish scrum-half Niall Armstrong after his departure from Exeter at the end of last season. The 25-year-old has trained with the Rodney Parade side throughout pre-season and replaces Dane Blacker, who has returned to Scarlets. The Belfast-born scrum-half, who made 20 appearances for Exeter, will contest the No.9 jersey with Wales international […]

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George McGuigan a Newcastle Falcon again

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 02:59:56 +0000

Hooker George McGuigan has rejoined Newcastle Falcons for a third spell on a one-year contract. Newcastle, who finished bottom of the Premiership last season with two wins from 18 games, are on the verge of being taken over by energy drinks giant Red Bull. McGuigan, 32, left the club to join Gloucester in 2022. His […]

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Ben Stevenson is the latest to leave Newcastle Falcons

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 02:59:01 +0000

Wing Ben Stevenson is the latest player to leave Newcastle Falcons after agreeing a two-year deal at RC Vannes in France, who have just been relegated from the Top 14. Durham-born Stevenson, 26, made 98 appearances for Newcastle after coming through the ranks and making his debut in 2016. Last season, he scored 10 tries […]

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Ma’a Nonu, 43, shows no sign of stopping

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 02:59:03 +0000

In other surprising – but rather more straightforward – contract news from France, it seems 43-year-old Ma’a Nonu is ready to sign on for one more year at Toulon. L’Equipe reported on Friday that Nonu, who became the oldest player in Top 14 history when he came off the bench in the 28-26 loss at […]

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Leicester Tigers move for James O’Connor

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:59:02 +0000

Leicester have confirmed the signing of former Australia utility back James O’Connor as one of six new faces arriving at Welford Road for next season under new head coach Geoff Parling. The 34-year-old joins the beaten Premiership finalists along with winger Gabriel Hamer-Webb, hooker John Stewart, back-five forward James Thompson and fly-halves Billy Searle and […]

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Worcester Warriors sign seasoned Premiership pair

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 02:59:53 +0000

Worcester have added No.8 Matt Rogerson and wing Tom Seabrook to their ever-growing squad list for next season. Rogerson, 31, moves to Sixways after two seasons with Leicester, where he made 28 appearances having joined from London Irish. Former Gloucester and Northampton wing Seabrook has also signed. The 26-year-old former England U20 international, spent six […]

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Nepo Laulala is on his way to Gloucester

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 02:59:00 +0000

Gloucester have signed New Zealand prop Nepo Laulala. The 33-year-old has been rehabilitating from a ruptured Achilles tendon at Kingsholm after being released by Toulouse last season. Laulala has won 53 caps for the All Blacks and featured at the last two World Cups – playing in New Zealand’s loss to South Africa in the […]

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Owen Farrell returning to Saracens

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:59:58 +0000

Owen Farrell is rejoining Saracens this summer after an underwhelming season in France at Racing 92. Saracens agreed to pay a transfer fee of around £170,000 for the former England captain, right, who still had a year to run on contract. Farrell, 33, is expected to sign a five-year player-coach deal with Saracens that will […]

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James O’Connor looks likely to replace Handre Pollard at Leicester Tigers

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:59:41 +0000

Crusaders and Australia fly-half James O’Connor looks set to join Leicester on a one-year deal after turning down an offer from French big spenders Racing 92. O’Connor, below, who has 64 caps, will replace Handré Pollard, who is rejoining the Bulls. O’Connor, 34, remains eligible for Wallabies selection for this summer’s Lions tour. Should O’Connor […]

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Ross Moriarty finalises move to Ospreys

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:59:39 +0000

Ospreys have completed the signing of Wales back row Ross Moriarty from French side Brive. The British and Irish Lion returns to the Swansea-based region, where he was brought up, and is looking forward to playing at Ospreys’ new St Helen’s home. “I grew up watching rugby at St Helen’s as a child and it’s […]

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Rob Russell signs on for Gloucester

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:59:26 +0000

Gloucester have signed back three flyer Rob Russell from Leinster. The 26-year-old, who can play full-back or wing, has scored 18 tries in 35 appearances for the URC finalists. Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington said: “Rob has really shown what he can do when given the opportunity. “He’s got a pretty decent strike rate […]

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Johann Van Graan: Chris Harris will fit in very well at Bath

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 02:59:54 +0000

Bath boss Johann van Graan has insisted that the signing of another world-class player in Chris Harris has not put any noses out of joint. From next season, 46-cap Scotland centre Harris will join other new top-drawer signings, Henry Arundell and Santiago Carreras, in adding considerable stardust to the Bath backline. While Harris’ arrival came […]

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Owen Farrell looks set for a return to the Premiership

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 02:59:54 +0000

Owen Farrell looks set for a return to the Premiership after expressing a wish to leave Racing 92 one year into his contract. Former England skipper Farrell joined Racing last summer on a two-year deal. Injuries have blighted his season and director of rugby Stuart Lancaster was axed midway through the campaign. The 33-year-old has […]

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Bath tempt Chris Harris from Gloucester

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 02:59:52 +0000

Gloucester star Chris Harris will make the move to rivals Bath next season as medical dispensation for Ollie Lawrence, who suffered a ruptured Achilles during the Six Nations. The Scotland and British and Irish Lions centre was one of 19 players released by Gloucester and will join team-mate Santi Carreras, and Racing 92 winger Henry […]

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Gabriel Hamer-Webb to quit Cardiff

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 25 May 2025 02:59:40 +0000

Cardiff wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb will leave the club this summer, with Leicester favourites to sign him. Welsh-qualified Hamer-Webb, 24, joined Cardiff from Bath on a short-term contract during the 2023-24 season before signing a permanent deal. Despite an impressive finish to this season, he missed out on selection for Wales’ tour to Japan. ... Continue […]

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Jean-Luc du Preez to leave brothers behind at Sale Sharks

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 11 May 2025 02:59:51 +0000

Sale Sharks back rower Jean-Luc du Preez has confirmed that he will be leaving at the end of the season, with director of rugby Alex Sanderson previously saying the 29-year-old Springbok would be joining French side Bordeaux. Du Preez, right, joined Sale on a permanent deal in July 2019 alongside his twin Dan. Older brother […]

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Gareth Anscombe on his way to Bayonne

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 11 May 2025 02:59:50 +0000

By Sam Jackson Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe will leave Gloucester to join French Top 14 club Bayonne next season. The 33-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the club that are currently fourth in France’s top flight. “Really looking forward to testing myself in the Top 14 that is arguably the most competitive league in […]

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Leigh Halfpenny is tempted by Beziers move

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 11 May 2025 02:59:29 +0000

By Sam Jackson Harlequins full-back Leigh Halfpenny is being linked with a move to ambitious French second-tier club Beziers when his contract with the Premiership side finishes at the end of the season. Quins head coach Danny Wilson has told The Rugby Paper that he would like to keep the former Wales and British & […]

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Fly-half Tinus de Beer switches from Cardiff to Dragons

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 04 May 2025 02:59:31 +0000

Dragons have confirmed the signing of South African fly-half Tinus de Beer from Cardiff. The 29-year-old has had limited chances this season after Wales fly-half Callum Sheedy’s arrival from Bristol, while another Wales 10, Ioan Lloyd, is joining Cardiff from Scarlets. Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia said: “We looked closely at how Tinus plays the […]

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Italian international Danilo Fischetti signs for Northampton Saints

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:59:24 +0000

Northampton have signed Italy prop Danilo Fischetti from Zebre for next season. The 27-year-old won his 50th cap during the Six Nations and has previously played for London Irish. He said: “The opportunity to play for Northampton is incredible. I enjoyed watching the team win the Premiership title last year, and repeating that is a huge […]

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Premiership: Charlie Chapman to join Exeter Chiefs

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:59:23 +0000

Gloucester scrum-half Charlie Chapman has signed for Exeter Chiefs for next season. The 26-year-old, right, has been at Kingsholm since the age of 14 and has made more than 90 appearances since his debut in 2018. He will have competition from scrum-half, and former Gloucester team-mate, Stephen Varney, who will also move to Sandy Park […]

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Dave Cherry and Ali Price heading abroad

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:58:24 +0000

Scotland internationals Dave Cherry and Ali Price are to move on from Edinburgh at the end of the season to “take up playing opportunities abroad”. The 34-year-old hooker Cherry, right, started every match in this year’s Six Nations, taking his tally of caps to 16. Price, below, has made 66 international appearances and the scrum-half […]

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Exeter Chiefs close to deal for Wallaby midfielder Len Ikitau

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:59:27 +0000

Exeter look set to sign Australia centre Len Ikitau. The 26-year-old, alongside fellow Wallabies Jake Gordon and Julian Heaven, have been linked with a move to Sandy Park. Brumbies back Ikitau, who has won 39 caps for Australia, would fill the gap left by centre Joe Hawkins who is set to return to Wales at […]

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Looking good! Ma’a Nonu could play again at 42

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:59:10 +0000

You learn not to make too many grandiose statistical claims in this business because there is always somebody or something you have forgotten but over the coming months, there is every chance of Ma’a Nonu becoming the oldest outside back ever to start a professional or top flight rugby game. The legendary All Blacks centre, […]

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Max Clark signs on for rest of season at Newcastle Falcons

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:58:59 +0000

Newcastle have extended centre Max Clark’s short-term loan to keep him at the club until the end of the season. The 29-year-old centre arrived from Saracens on a three-month deal in mid-December, scoring on his Premiership debut at Bristol before helping the club reach the quarter-finals of the Premiership Cup. Director of rugby Steve Diamond […]

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Tom Parton off to Japan

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:59:55 +0000

Saracens full-back Tom Parton has left the club to join Japanese side Panasonic Wild Knights. The 26-year-old, who also plays wing, joined Sarries from London Irish in 2023 and made 29 appearances for the club scoring eight tries, including the fastest-ever Premiership hattrick in 13 minutes against Gloucester in April. “It’s been an honour and […]

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Henry Arundell lines up England return

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:59:59 +0000

By Sam Jackson Henry Arundell, one of rugby’s most exciting talents, is poised to join Bath next season from Stuart Lancaster’s Racing 92, opening the door to an England return. The 22-year-old has been ineligible to represent Steve Borthwick’s national side since last year’s World Cup after he agreed a deal to stay in Paris […]

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Alfie Petch on the move

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:59:06 +0000

Gloucester prop Alfie Petch has signed a short-term loan deal at Cornish Pirates. The 24-year-old played for the Pirates during 2022-23 before signing for Northampton. Petch has made three appearances for the Cherry and Whites this season, including their most recent defeat at RC Vannes in the Challenge Cup. He began his career with Exeter […]

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Japan will be latest destination for Richie Gray

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 02:59:52 +0000

By Bryn Palmer Scotland lock Richie Gray will link up with World Cup winners Pieter-Steph du Toit and Aaron Smith when his move to Japanese side Toyota Verblitz is confirmed this week. The Glasgow second row, 35, announced recently he would leave Warriors at the end of November to take up “a fantastic opportunity” and […]

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Pirates move for prop Andrews

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 02:59:57 +0000

Cornish Pirates have signed Coventry prop Ollie Andrews. The 24-year-old spent two years at Coventry having come through Exeter’s academy. “We expect Ollie to be a great fit as someone who is a big and athletic young man, with bags of potential,” Pirates coach Alan Paver said. Nottingham have signed Coventry scrum-half Toby Venner. He […]

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Flanagan: We want to keep Leon

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 02:59:38 +0000

Dragons hope Wales tighthead Leon Brown will sign a new contract. Injury-hit Brown, 27, last played in the Six Nations opening game against Scotland in February and featured in just four matches for Dragons this season. He is out of contract this summer, but talks are continuing about a deal. Brown is currently sidelined with […]

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Scarlets swoop for Aussie lock

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 02:59:36 +0000

Scarlets have signed Australian lock Max Douglas from Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles. Douglas, 24, who is 6ft 7in and 112kg, played for the Waratahs in Super Rugby before moving to Japan. “I’m looking to bring over some of the experiences and learnings I’ve gained from my time in Australia and Japan to hopefully add […]

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Hurricanes fly-half to replace Burns at Ulster

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 26 May 2024 02:58:54 +0000

Ulster are set to make their second signing for next season with Hurricanes’ fly-half Aidan Morgan to join the province. The New Zealander, who is qualified for Ireland through his grandparents, has signed a multi-year deal to replace Billy Burns who is joining Munster. Rugby transfers shape the future of clubs and players, bringing new […]

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Lam so keen to keep hold of Vakatawa

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 19 May 2024 02:59:49 +0000

Pat Lam wants Virimi Vakatawa to extend his stay at Ashton Gate and is in talks with the France centre over a new deal. Vakatawa joined Bristol last September after the 32-year old, who has won 30 caps, was unable to resume his career in France because of a heart condition. He has made 19 […]

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Vunipola trio to depart Saracens

Nick Powell — Tue, 14 May 2024 22:56:00 +0000

Saracens players Billy, Mako and Manu Vunipola are to leave the North London club at the end of the current campaign. The trio have amassed a combined 500 appearances with Mako joining in 2011, Billy arriving from Wasps in 2013 and Manu making his debut as a teenager in 2019. Brothers Mako and Billy won […]

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Saracens turn their sights on May

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 02:59:46 +0000

Saracens are in talks with England and Gloucester winger Jonny May, below, about a move this summer. Saracens had also spoken to Bath’s Joe Cokanasiga, but the powerhouse winger decided to sign a contract extension to stay at The Rec. Scotland and Lions wing Sean Maitland and Ben Harris are leaving Saracens while Alex Lewington […]

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Another year for O’Mahony

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 02:59:45 +0000

Ireland skipper Peter O’Mahony has signed a new one-year contract at Munster after speculation he was set to retire. The 34-year-old has won two league titles with Munster and five Six Nations titles with Ireland, captaining Munster and Ireland to URC and Six Nations championships in the past 12 months. He has played 182 games […]

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Offiah Jnr ready to make mark at Bath

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 02:59:44 +0000

ON THE BLINDSIDE By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Tyler Offiah is setting himself up for life on and off the field as the England U18s winger prepares to join Bath this summer. The son of rugby league legend Martin Offiah attracted interest from Sale, Leicester and Gloucester and rugby league giants Wigan Warriors. The 6ft 3in 17-year-old […]

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Porter set for Aussie return

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 02:59:43 +0000

England centre Guy Porter looks set to return to Australia this summer with the view to representing the Wallabies. Porter, who won his sixth England cap in the World Cup warmup against Wales, is one of 10 players leaving Leicester this summer. Porter moved to Australia when he was seven and played for Sydney University […]

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England could be an option for Green

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 02:59:45 +0000

Harlequins full-back Tyrone Green will qualify for England in 2025 and while he still harbours hopes of playing for South Africa he is open to a Red Rose call. The 26-year-old played for South Africa U20 in 2018 and played for the Lions in Super Rugby before joining Quins in 2020. “International rugby’s always going […]

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Care set to stay at Quins

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 02:59:44 +0000

ON THE BLINDSIDE Veteran scrum-half Danny Care is set to snub lucrative offers from France and sign a contract extension at Harlequins. Care has received double money offers from Bayonne and Perpignan in the region of £400,000 a year for two years – but he is set to stay at The Stoop. Still going strong […]

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Montpellier lead chase for Munster ace Frisch

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 02:59:43 +0000

Montpellier are leading the chase for Munster centre Antoine Frisch, who has declared his allegiance to France over Ireland. Born in Fontainebleau, France, Frisch qualifies for Ireland through his Irish grandmother and represented Emerging Ireland in 2022. Ireland boss Andy Farrell says the 27-year-old has been on his selection radar but Frisch confirmed this week […]

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Kitshoff set for return to Stormers

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 02:59:42 +0000

After weeks of speculation South Africa’s two-time World Cup winning prop Steven Kitshoff has decided to leave Ulster at the end of his first season with the team. Kitshoff joined Ulster in October after the World Cup and has played 13 times for the province. The 32-yearold, who has 83 Bok caps, signed a three-year […]

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Slade: I’m happy to stay a Chief

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:59:50 +0000

ON THE BLINDSIDE By MARK STEVENS Henry Slade is set to reject the advances of clubs on the other side of the English Channel and pledge his future to the Exeter Chiefs. The England centre is out of contract at the end of the current campaign, but says it will not be long before he […]

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Fearn’s in line to boost Knights

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:59:49 +0000

By JON NEWCOMBE Darren Fearn is thought to be Doncaster Knights’ first-choice as new forwards coach as the Championship club continue to reshape their coaching team. Following the departure of Steve Boden last month, Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has come on board as consultant DoR and mentor to head coach Joe Ford. And now […]

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Wallaby star Izaia signs for Tigers

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:59:49 +0000

ON THE BLINDSIDE LEICESTER have signed Australia centre Izaia Perese for the 2024-25 season on a ‘multi-year’ deal from Sydney-based Waratahs. The 26-yearold former rugby league winger was converted to centre after joining Waratahs from Bayonne in 2021. Perese, below, played for Queensland Reds and Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League before joining Bayonne. […]

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Georgian challenge

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:59:48 +0000

ON THE BLINDSIDE RUGBY Europe champions Georgia have challenged Wales to a match this autumn in what would be dubbed a ‘Six Nations playoff ’. The WRU Union responded on X: “We’ll be in touch...” Georgia beat Portugal 36-10 in last week’s REC final. Spain defeated Romania 40-33 to take bronze. ... Continue reading... Access […]

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Cardiff hope to win Grady tug-of-war

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:59:47 +0000

ON THE BLINDSIDE By SIMON THOMAS The future location of Mason Grady is one of the biggest talking points in Welsh rugby – in more ways than one. To start with, the 21-yearold three-quarter is out-of-contract at Cardiff at the end of the season and has attracted the interest of Sale, Bath, Exeter and Saracens. […]

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Munster move in for Ulster ace Burns

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:59:46 +0000

ON THE BLINDSIDE BILLY Burns will swap Ulster for Munster in the summer to replace Joey Carbery who is off to France. The 29-yearold, above, who injured his shoulder in Friday’s defeat to Sharks, joins Munster on a one-year deal. Bath-born Burns, who is Irish-qualified through his grandfather, has played 107 times for Ulster since […]

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Jantjies to give back

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:59:45 +0000

ON THE BLINDSIDE FORMER Springboks fly-half Elton Jantjies, below, has taken up a coaching role with youth rugby programme Rugga Schools in Johannesburg as he serves his fouryear suspension for taking banned substances. Jantjies, who won the 2019 World Cup, tested positive last year for Clenbuterol which effectively ended the fly-half’s professional career. ... Continue […]

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