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Joe Santamaria: New South American faces in PREM Rugby this season
As the new Prem season draws near and teams begin to finalise their squads, The Rugby Paper takes a look at two South Americans preparing to...
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/ 1 day agoPete Ryan: Freddie Thomas set to be a star of the future for Welsh Rugby
A fresh slate for a proud rugby nation, new faces will be looking to make a massive impact. Steve Tandy will...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 days agoPete Ryan: Ellis Genge – The unsung hero of the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour
Big players step up on the biggest stages, giving their all when the pressure is at its highest. It doesn’t get...
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/ 3 days agoBen Youngs gives his backing for R360 League
Ben Youngs claims the proposed breakaway league R360 could be just what rugby needs to help give it a major “shake...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 days agoBritish and Irish Lions Chief: No quotas on squad selection
Andy Farrell has been given the green light to pack his squad with Irishman again – if he gets the Lions...
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/ 3 days agoLeading sports scientists calls for more holistic approach to welfare
Leading sports scientist Stephen Smith believes World Rugby’s guidelines on the maximum number of appearances made in a season are too...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 days agoI’ve learnt a lot from the Lions – Ben Earl
Ben Earl looked back on the summer when he became a Test Lion and revealed England will get an improved player...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 days agoLions Tour was my best trip ever, says Bundee Aki
Bundee Aki had an eventful Lions tour to Australia, on and off the pitch, but rated the trip down under as...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 days agoDragons swoop for scrum-half Niall Armstrong
Dragons have signed Irish scrum-half Niall Armstrong after his departure from Exeter at the end of last season. The 25-year-old has...
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/ 3 days agoDan Cole offered new role at Leicester Tigers
Former Leicester and England prop Dan Cole has become the recruitment and retention manager at Welford Road under new head coach...
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/ 3 days agoMarlie Packer available for World Cup opener
Flanker Marlie Packer will not miss the start of England’s home Women’s World Cup after she was given a one-match ban...
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International Rugby
/ 3 days agoSteve Tandy is ready to take the criticism as new Wales head coach
Steve Tandy says he is ready to deal with the criticism which will inevitably come his way as Wales head coach....
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/ 3 days agoLouis Rees-Zammit tipped to get better by Jonathan Davies
Jonathan Davies believes the best is yet to come from returning Welsh superstar Louis Rees-Zammit, who he feels can be the...
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/ 3 days agoJason Robinson is full of praise for Henry Pollock
Henry Pollock has become so box office even Jason Robinson loves watching the England youngster strut his stuff on the field....
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/ 3 days agoAustralian Rugby cancel Giteau’s Law
Australian rugby officials have announced the removal of the so-called “Giteau’s Law”, which had previously limited the number of overseas-based players...
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/ 3 days agoFour-week ban for Dan Sheehan
Hooker Dan Sheehan has been banned for four matches, which will be reduced to three if he completes World Rugby’s coaching...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 days agoJeremy Guscott: Once a Lions series is won, it’s hard to go again
The sports science and analysis available in the game now would almost certainly tell us that the Lions were not anywhere...
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/ 3 days agoLeicester’s all-time XV: Talented Tigers burning bright
What would be the greatest All-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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/ 3 days agoCharlie Hodgson transfers his rugby skills to business
As England’s all-time leading Premiership points scorer, Charlie Hodgson’s impact on British rugby is undisputed. With a decorated career spanning over...
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Dream Team
/ 3 days agoDream Team – George Boulton
George Boulton, the Dings Crusaders captain and former Hartpury and Cinderford inside centre, chooses the best XV he has played with...
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/ 3 days agoPrem Rugby Transfers: Five key signings show way for Bath
Ben Jaycock assesses the comings and goings in the transfer market as the Premiership prepares for the coming season With the...
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/ 3 days agoPremiership Transfers 2025/26 – Bath
In: Dan Frost (Exeter Chiefs), Bernard van der Linde (Bulls), Santiago Carreras (Gloucester), Henry Arundell (Racing 92), Chris Harris (Gloucester) Out:...
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/ 3 days agoBRISTOL BEARS
Pedro Rubiolo In: Tom Jordan (Glasgow Warriors), Pedro Rubiolo (Newcastle Falcons), Max Pepper (Newcastle Falcons), Josh Carrington (Cardiff Metropolitan University), Will...
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/ 3 days agoEXETER CHIEFS
Joseph Dweba In: Tom Hooper (ACT Brumbies), Joseph Dweba (Stormers), Stephen Varney (Vannes), Julian Heaven (NSW Waratahs), Charlie Chapman (Gloucester), Len...
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/ 3 days agoLEICESTER TIGERS
Jamie Blamire In: Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons), Tarek Haffar (Northampton Saints), Wilf McCarthy (Hartpury University), Joaquin Moro (Pampas XV), Charlie Titcombe...
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/ 3 days agoNEWCASTLE FALCONS
Freddie Clarke In: Ethan Grayson (San Diego Legion), George McGuigan (Ospreys), Jamie Hodgson (Edinburgh), Freddie Clarke (Gloucester), Amanaki Mafi (Canon Eagles)...
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/ 3 days agoNORTHAMPTON SAINTS
In: Cleopas Kundiona (Nevers), Amena Caqusau (Glasgow Warriors), Danilo Fischetti (Zebre Parma), Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons), Anthony Belleau (Clermont), JJ van...
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/ 3 days agoGLOUCESTER
Will Joseph In: Will Joseph (Harlequins), Ross Byrne (Leinster), Ben Loader (Stormers), James Venter (Sharks), Jack Innard (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Redshaw...
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/ 3 days agoHARLEQUINS
Kieran Treadwell In: Kieran Treadwell (Ulster), Guido Petti (Bordeaux), Harry Williams (Pau), George Turner (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), Stu Townsend (Exeter Chiefs),...
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/ 3 days agoSALE SHARKS
In: Nathan Jibulu (Harlequins), Marius Louw (Lions), Jacques Vermeulen (Exeter Chiefs), Reuben Logan (Northampton Saints) Out: Josh Beaumont (retired), Tommy Taylor...
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/ 3 days agoSARACENS
Max Malins In: Max Malins (Bristol Bears), Marcus Street (Exeter Chiefs), Vilikesa Nairau (Coventry), Tietie Tuimauga (Montauban), Owen Farrell (Racing 92)...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 days agoBrendan Gallagher: British and Irish Lions tour no longer rugby’s Everest
The dust is beginning to settle on the 2025 Lions tour and that is a process that should be encouraged and...
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/ 3 days agoPat Lam’s philosophy: You get punched, you get back up, and you go again
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears Bristol started the...
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/ 3 days agoGeorgia prove too strong for England U18s
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia...............35pts England..............31pts On the run: England U18’s Hugh Shields PICTURE: Gallo Images ENGLAND U18s suffered a defeat...
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/ 3 days agoDiamond happy as Falcons sign Japan back rower
NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE have signed veteran Canon Eagles back rower Amanaki Mafi on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old Japan international previously...
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English Championship
/ 3 days agoCharles Rylands: We need a repeat of the 2015 Championship drama
Many readers will recall the Championship final second leg between Worcester and Bristol broadcast live on Sky Sports where Chris Pennell’s...
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/ 3 days agoRead scores three as Havant ease to big win
■ By BEN JAYCOCK HAVANT blew Bracknell away in the second quarter with five well worked tries that gave a platform...
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/ 3 days agoPWR starts with a fierce repeat final
■ By BEN JAYCOCK PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury and last season’s runners-up Saracens reignite their rivalry in the opening round of next...
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/ 3 days agoPre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs THU AUG 14 Neath v Gorseinon (7.30pm) FRI AUG...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 days agoOnce again, officials fail to punish the Lions
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO the tour is over, and the Lions return home happy at...
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/ 3 days agoInvest in sevens to win over US -Friday
■ By BEN JAYCOCK MIKE Friday says poor marketing, an inconsistent domestic competition, and unrealistic expectations surrounding 15s is hindering rugby’s...
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/ 3 days agoPonsonby adds her class to T’finders
TRAILFINDERS Women have signed New Zealand hooker Georgia Ponsonby. Ponsonby, who has 31 caps, was part of the team that won...
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/ 3 days agoI aim to be passionate and purposeful
Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Sean Scanlon, below, head coach at Dronfield RFC in Regional 2 Midlands North (L6)...
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/ 3 days agoTime for France
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/ 4 days agoFantasy Rugby 2025-26 – Enter Now
For the latest updates and tables follow this link Do you fancy yourself as a Fantasy Rugby expert? Well, here is...
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/ 6 days agoTrailblazing Referee Sara Cox on Breaking Barriers and Inspiring the Next Generation in Rugby
As one of the UK’s most recognisable rugby sports speakers, Sara Cox has redefined what’s possible in officiating. From becoming the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 week agoBritish and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell looks poised for a repeat in 2029
Andy Farrell watched his Lions go down 22-12 to Australia in their final game down under then refused to rule out...
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/ 1 week agoWorld Rugby Chief Executive – 2027 World Cup will be competitive
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has hit back claims that the next men’s global tournament in Australia in 2027 will...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 week agoBritish and Irish Lions: I’ve learnt new way to play, says Finn Russell
Finn Russell has proved yet again he is the man for the big occasion on the current Lions tour – capping...
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/ 1 week agoLouis Rees-Zammit is on his way home
Wales and Lions wing Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby union 18 months after he sensationally quit the game to pursue...
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