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Tuima: We've tightened up a few screws
The Rugby Paper

Tuima: We've tightened up a few screws

IF Exeter were to pick a team to travel to Sandy Park as they looked to end their worst start to a Premiership campaign, Harlequins would not be bottom of the list.

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October 27, 2024
Bath's 'bomb squad' needs to be defused
The Rugby Paper

Bath's 'bomb squad' needs to be defused

CLOSE your eyes and imagine batting on a fiery Caribbean track in the 1980s, when West Indian fast bowlers ruled the world.

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October 27, 2024
Murray's on a wing - and a prayer ...
The Rugby Paper

Murray's on a wing - and a prayer ...

BLAIR Murray began the week ‘in a state of shock’ at having gone from nowhere on one side of the world to the starting grid for the autumn Tests on the other.

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October 27, 2024
Daly calls for another All Black demolition
The Rugby Paper

Daly calls for another All Black demolition

ELLIOT Daly has not had a crack at the All Blacks in five years but has urged England to revisit the masterplan that toppled them in 2019.

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October 27, 2024
Freeman can push England to victory
The Rugby Paper

Freeman can push England to victory

ANY analysis of England’s chances of beating New Zealand starts with the forwards.

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October 27, 2024
Joe keen to follow in family footsteps
The Rugby Paper

Joe keen to follow in family footsteps

JOE Ford is leading the charge to take Doncaster Knights to the promised land but says they have a long way to go before that becomes reality.

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October 27, 2024
Morris hat-trick lifts Steelmen
The Rugby Paper

Morris hat-trick lifts Steelmen

HOOKER Ieuan Morris came off the bench to settle matters for Ebbw Vale at Carmarthen Quins with his stunning second half hat-trick completing a 39-11 victory in Super Rygbi Cymru.

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October 27, 2024
Two off as Bath put Sale on the rack
The Rugby Paper

Two off as Bath put Sale on the rack

BATH’S third home victory over Sale victory over Sale this year was far less stressful than the first two as the Sharks showed a generosity in defence that left their director of rugby Alex Sanderson lost for words.

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October 27, 2024
Baxter: Time for the talking to stop
The Rugby Paper

Baxter: Time for the talking to stop

ROB Baxter has told his Exeter players that the time for talking has stopped as they go into today’s clash against Harlequins at Sandy Park looking for their first win of the season.

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October 27, 2024
Pearson enjoys 'Dragons' Den'
The Rugby Paper

Pearson enjoys 'Dragons' Den'

TOM Pearson will not let missing out on the England squad for the autumn internationals drag him down as he looks to build on a strong start to the season.

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October 27, 2024
We need to kick on after winning at last
The Rugby Paper

We need to kick on after winning at last

Paul Rees talks to Ethan Grayson who heard from two rugby legends after he helped Newcastle end their 25-match losing run

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October 27, 2024
Coetzee's pulling his weight again
The Rugby Paper

Coetzee's pulling his weight again

WHETHER he starts or comes off the bench, Jaco Coetzee is just happy to be contributing fully to Bath’s revival after an injury-hit start to his career in blue, black and white.

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October 27, 2024
To play in two World Cups was a dream
The Rugby Paper

To play in two World Cups was a dream

RUGBY started quite late for me.

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October 27, 2024
Call time on this pantomime ploy
The Rugby Paper

Call time on this pantomime ploy

THIS 60-second shot clock twaddle. If we must continue to plough down this blind alley it needs to apply from the moment the referee awards the penalty. If the authorities are going to put some stick about at least do it properly and with conviction.

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October 27, 2024
Hancox joins the 200 club
The Rugby Paper

Hancox joins the 200 club

AFTER 10 years of donning the red, black and yellow shirt for Bournemouth, skipper Grant Hancox made his 200th appearance this month after their Regional 2 South Central clash against Winchester.

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October 27, 2024
COLEMAN: ANTHONY DESERVES SUCCESS
The Football League Paper

COLEMAN: ANTHONY DESERVES SUCCESS

JOHN Coleman has no concerns about Anthony Barry being intimidated by England’s galaxy of superstars.

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October 20, 2024
'DOWN-TO-EARTH WAYNE IS ONLY GOING TO HELP US GET BETTER'
The Football League Paper

'DOWN-TO-EARTH WAYNE IS ONLY GOING TO HELP US GET BETTER'

WHEN Adam Randell was growing up, Wayne Rooney was England’s talisman, Manchester United’s record goalscorer and a global icon. Now?

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October 20, 2024
Resilient Robins pay tribute to Theo
The Football League Paper

Resilient Robins pay tribute to Theo

BRISTOL City’s assistant head coach Chris Hogg reckons his players did Liam Manning proud after leaving the Riverside Stadium with three points.

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October 20, 2024
ROO SPEECHLESS AS PILGRIMS COLLAPSE
The Football League Paper

ROO SPEECHLESS AS PILGRIMS COLLAPSE

WAYNE Rooney says it’s difficult to put Plymouth Argyle’s performance into words after the Pilgrims were hammered by Cardiff City.

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October 20, 2024
CANARIES FAIL TO MAKE PELACH PAY
The Football League Paper

CANARIES FAIL TO MAKE PELACH PAY

NARCIS PELACH was indebted to Million Manhoef as the midfielder’s equaliser ensured Stoke shared the points with his former club Norwich City.

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October 20, 2024
SORRY HORNETS STUNG BY THE TOP HATTERS IN DERBY ROUT
The Football League Paper

SORRY HORNETS STUNG BY THE TOP HATTERS IN DERBY ROUT

Edwards proud of his side's 'purpose'

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October 20, 2024
Brazilian is man of steel for the Blades
The Football League Paper

Brazilian is man of steel for the Blades

VINICIUS Souza loves a tackle. Ahead of the weekend, nobody in the Championship had made more than Sheffield United’s midfield enforcer this season. Nobody in the Premier League made more last season.

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October 20, 2024
GRIGG BRACE HAS DANNY LOOKING UP
The Football League Paper

GRIGG BRACE HAS DANNY LOOKING UP

DANNY Webb believes the Spireites have shown they deserve to be in the League Two play-off places after this convincing victory.

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October 20, 2024
POMPEY POUNCE FOR A FIRST WIN
The Football League Paper

POMPEY POUNCE FOR A FIRST WIN

Tactical changes pay off...

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October 20, 2024
MOORE'S CROWN HOPES SOAR
The Football League Paper

MOORE'S CROWN HOPES SOAR

DARREN Moore said he believes he has the squad needed to bring success to Port Vale after his side secured a win over Fleetwood Town to keep them at the top of League Two.

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October 20, 2024
'THIS IS MY BIG CHANCE TO SHOW WHAT I'VE LEARNED'
The Football League Paper

'THIS IS MY BIG CHANCE TO SHOW WHAT I'VE LEARNED'

JOHN Doolan has learned plenty on his football journey – and he’s keen to use every scrap of knowledge to ensure that Accrington Stanley remain a Football League club.

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October 20, 2024
'WE WILL KEEP ON PLAYING OUR WAY'
The Football League Paper

'WE WILL KEEP ON PLAYING OUR WAY'

CHARLIE Hughes insists his debut blunder against Norwich City won’t stop him trying to play his way out of trouble.

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October 20, 2024
GAZ BACKS MATT TO BE TOP BOSS
The Football League Paper

GAZ BACKS MATT TO BE TOP BOSS

'Chairboys lucky to have him'

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October 20, 2024
TAYLOR IS TALK OF THE TOWN
The Football League Paper

TAYLOR IS TALK OF THE TOWN

ELLIS Taylor admits that his confidence is “Sky high” following impressive performances in front of the live TV cameras this season.

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October 20, 2024
HARRIS: WE HAVE TO BE RUTHLESS
The Football League Paper

HARRIS: WE HAVE TO BE RUTHLESS

FRUSTRATED Neil Harris has admitted he is fed up with talking about his Millwall side’s missed chances after they almost came back to haunt them in their draw against Derby County.

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October 20, 2024