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Rams would be happy to play in RFU's new Tier 2
The Rugby Paper

Rams would be happy to play in RFU's new Tier 2

NATIONAL One leaders Rams are among the clubs to have submitted an expression of interest to join the new Tier 2 League proposed by the RFU.

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January 28, 2024
Ward: Diamond is the right man for Falcons
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Ward: Diamond is the right man for Falcons

STEVE Diamond takes over at Newcastle this week with club stalwart Micky Ward believing the hard-nosed former Sale and Worcester director of rugby is exactly what the Premiership's basement club needs.

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January 28, 2024
Reid: We are out to finish on a high
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Reid: We are out to finish on a high

EVEN for five-time champions Toulouse, achieving a perfect 15 points from 15 record from the first three rounds of the Champions Cup had proved beyond them until this season.

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January 21, 2024
Lynagh lets rip with stunning try double
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Lynagh lets rip with stunning try double

LOUIS Lynagh, just 23 and still with a big future, returned to form and prominence with a decisive brace of first-half tries as Quins marched into the round of 16 with a seven-try demolition of Ulster.

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January 21, 2024
Leicester left waiting for spot in knockouts
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Leicester left waiting for spot in knockouts

LEINSTER may have started slowly but their typical steely composure eventually overpowered Leicester for a third successive encounter between the teams.

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January 21, 2024
Sanderson hoping record crowd will inspire Sharks
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Sanderson hoping record crowd will inspire Sharks

ALEX Sanderson wants La Rochelle to feel the noise as they prepare to take on the back-to-back European champions in front of a predicted sell-out at the Salford Community Stadium.

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January 21, 2024
Tough for Falcons as Diamond gets ready
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Tough for Falcons as Diamond gets ready

NEWCASTLE’S players will have their fourth boss in less than a year when Steve Diamond starts work as consultant director of rugby next month.

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January 21, 2024
Ben making a Kell of an impression with Bury!
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Ben making a Kell of an impression with Bury!

BEN Kelland took over the forwards coach responsibilities alongside his work in Bury St Edmunds’ second-row and has created a formidable pack that have contributed to his side’s unbeaten home record.

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January 21, 2024
Lewis hoping to make some big headlines of his own!
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Lewis hoping to make some big headlines of his own!

DAN Lewis believes Leicester Lions have what it takes to beat the drop after their victory over Blackheath last weekend.

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January 21, 2024
Students are being taught some crucial rugby lessons
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Students are being taught some crucial rugby lessons

LOUGHBOROUGH are relishing the opportunity to play in National 2 West because of the experience it offers.

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January 21, 2024
Focus for Field is finding a way forward to a fantastic future
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Focus for Field is finding a way forward to a fantastic future

THE departure of longstanding director of rugby Gareth Lewis and the loss of key players has presented Huddersfield with a challenging first half of the season.

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January 21, 2024
Taylor happy to leave the bad times behind
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Taylor happy to leave the bad times behind

FOLLOWING London Irish’s demise, Gloucester has been a safe haven for numerous redundant Exiles and promising England U20s flyhalf Rory Taylor is one of many loving life in his new surroundings.

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January 21, 2024
Llandovery edge past rivals Ebbw
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Llandovery edge past rivals Ebbw

LLANDOVERY clung on to beat Ebbw Vale 17-15 in the battle of the Welsh Premiership’s top two.

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January 21, 2024
Noon proud to be top of the hit parade
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Noon proud to be top of the hit parade

BECKY Noon is delighted her dirty work in the engine room is being noticed as the Leicester Tigers lock was named top tackler in the Women’s Premiership this season.

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January 21, 2024
Hutchinson glad to be back in the fold
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Hutchinson glad to be back in the fold

MUCH has been made of the five backs from free-scoring North- ampton who have made the Six Nations squad, but just as deserving was the recall for Scotland centre Rory Hutchinson whose last cap came 18 months ago.

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January 21, 2024
England must play with the 'wow' factor
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England must play with the 'wow' factor

ONE of the biggest talking points of Steve Borthwick’s 2024 Six Nations squad is the selection of Jamie George as England captain. I’m not sure how innovative or game-changing it is, or whether it will prove to be great foresight.

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January 21, 2024
Beard: To get the call was a dream come true
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Beard: To get the call was a dream come true

OSCAR Beard missed the call he dared not expect. The Harlequins centre had shut himself in his room at home at the time England’s head coach Steve Borthwick was calling players to tell them they were in his squad for the Six Nations.

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January 21, 2024
Rees-Zammit: I still can't believe this is happening
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Rees-Zammit: I still can't believe this is happening

LOUIS Rees-Zammit is targeting a hybrid role in the NFL, combining the running back and wide receiver positions.

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January 21, 2024
Smith chases his American dream
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Smith chases his American dream

WALES star Louis Rees-Zammit is not the only rugby player from the English leagues set to try his luck in America.

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January 21, 2024
Paver: Championship a great launchpad
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Paver: Championship a great launchpad

ALAN Paver insists the Championship still remains the ‘perfect launchpad’ for young players and coaches to reach the very pinnacle of the modern-day game.

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January 21, 2024
Skivington considers how to replace 'Zam'
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Skivington considers how to replace 'Zam'

GEORGE Skivington is considering whether to add to his squad after the departure of Louis Rees-Zammit, but not necessarily on the wing.

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January 21, 2024
I'll protect new boys, promises Borthwick
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I'll protect new boys, promises Borthwick

STEVE Borthwick has vowed to protect his Six Nations rookies from the social media trolls and insists there will be time for players to let their hair down in camp.

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January 21, 2024
No rush to get Tuilagi involved
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No rush to get Tuilagi involved

SOMETHING of a big deal was made last week about the fact that, a matter of days before Fabien Galthie announces his first French squad of 2024, Perpignan second-row sensation Posolo Tuilagi does not have a French passport.

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January 14, 2024
Mapletoft out to build next generation
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Mapletoft out to build next generation

AS England’s U20s side prepare for the upcoming Six Nations, head coach Mark Mapletoft insists that the development of his players takes priority over results.

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January 14, 2024
Esher made to fight all the way in top encounter
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Esher made to fight all the way in top encounter

CANTERBURY pushed Esher all the way in a thrilling game.

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January 14, 2024
Rosslyn Park survive late scare in a classic
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Rosslyn Park survive late scare in a classic

THE pre-match Stactics suggested this would be a close affair. And so it proved to be, with 80 minutes of play distilled to a final deciding kick after the clock had gone red.

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January 14, 2024
Chiefs find some form but Saracens keep on going
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Chiefs find some form but Saracens keep on going

SARACENS maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a bonus point victory over a resilient Exeter Chiefs side who came away with a deserved try bonus point for their efforts.

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January 14, 2024
Horror show goes on for dejected Falcons
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Horror show goes on for dejected Falcons

ENGLAND exile Jacob Umaga reminded his countrymen what Twickenham is missing as the ex-Wasps star waltzed over the try line in the final minute, with Benetton romping to victory on Friday night.

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January 14, 2024
Mercer in the right place for Gloucester
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Mercer in the right place for Gloucester

GLOUCESTER'S and Hyde Jekyll season continued as they put their woeful Premiership form behind them to book a place in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup with a gutsy victory in Edinburgh.

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January 14, 2024
Saracens have to get it right this time
The Rugby Paper

Saracens have to get it right this time

SARACENS over the years have been a model of consistency, but they today face one of the toughest assignments in the Champions Cup in Bordeaux on their worst run of the season.

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January 14, 2024