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Friday, Jan 17

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The seven best head-to-head matchups in the Champions Cup this weekend

By Charlie Elliott The Champions Cup pool stage is at the business end now, with plenty still to play for going into the final round. Getting a positive

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Champions Cup: Permutations of Final Pool Games

By Charlie Elliott The Champions Cup enters its final round of fixtures in the pool stage over the course of the weekend. With plenty still at stake,

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Max Llewellyn snub from Six Nations sums up everything wrong with Welsh Rugby

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The Wales squad has officially been announced, and Welsh fans will likely have mixed emotions when looking over Gatland’s choices.

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Anthony Watson announces retirement after injury struggles

England and Leicester wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. The 30-year-old has had a number of injury

Thursday, Jan 16

15

Scots Have the Experience To Challenge for Elusive Six Nations Crown

Having announced his squad for the 2025 Six Nations, head coach Gregor Townsend now looks to have the experience required to potentially land that elusive

Donnacha Ryan reflects on career and life coaching La Rochelle

By Brendan McGilligan There are some people that have people who look so alike you could be forgiven for thinking that they may have been

Levani Botia – My wife didn’t know I played rugby until she saw me on TV

By Brendan McGilligan Flicking between the channels on the television, Emele Veivuke landed on a rugby match. Not being a rugby fan, she took no

Wednesday, Jan 15

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Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game

Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport. With more than eight

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Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Ireland’s Six Nations title defence

Interim head coach Simon Easterby believes the availability of Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Jack Conan and Jimmy O’Brien “massively increases” Ireland’s competitiveness ahead of their

Uncapped prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby

Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle in a 36-man squad for the Guinness Six Nations. The 22-year-old Boyle

Gregor Townsend hoping Kyle Steyn can still feature for Scotland in Six Nations

Gregor Townsend is hopeful that Glasgow captain Kyle Steyn can still play a big part in the Six Nations despite being omitted from Scotland’s initial

Lock Jonny Gray and hooker Dave Cherry recalled by Scotland for Six Nations

Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray and Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Guinness Six Nations. Uncapped duo Jack Mann

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How South Africa Will Lead Online Casino Trends in Africa in 2025

The online casino industry in Africa is poised for rapid growth in 2025, and South Africa is at the forefront of this revolution. As one

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Steve Borthwick backs new skipper Maro Itoje to lead England at 2027 World Cup

Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six Nations at the expense

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George Skivington surprised by Gloucester duo’s absence from Wales’ Six Nations squad

Gloucester rugby director George Skivington has admitted his surprise at the omission of Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn from Wales’ Six Nations squad. Both Gloucester

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S4, E18: Maro Itoje England captaincy reaction and Niko Matawalu madness

Join Ollie Little, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett for this week’s Rugby Paper Podcast edition, recorded just half an hour after it was announced that

Tuesday, Jan 14

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Legendary Sports Comebacks: Moments That Defined Resilience

Sports have an unmatched ability to showcase the triumph of the human spirit. Among the most memorable moments are incredible comebacks that defy the odds,

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New88: How to Đăng Ký New88 – A Detailed Guide and Latest Updates

Introduction to New88 New88 is one of the most trusted and popular online betting platforms today. With its user-friendly interface, New88 has attracted millions of

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How to Đăng Ký New88: A Step-by-Step Registration Guide

Introduction to New88 New88 is emerging as one of the leading online betting platforms, recognized for its simplicity and reliability. With a user-friendly interface, it

Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations

Maro Itoje will lead England into the upcoming Guinness Six Nations after replacing Jamie George as captain. George has been in charge since the 2023

Monday, Jan 13

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When Was the Last Time Each Team Won the Six Nations?

The Six Nations Championship has long been Europe’s premier rugby tournament, and in a matter of weeks, the action gets underway once more. The two

Sunday, Jan 12

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How iGaming Operators Are Ensuring Transparency with Provably Fair Games

In the rapidly expanding world of online gaming, transparency and trust have become key factors for players when choosing a platform to play on. With

The Connection Between Online Gaming and Cryptocurrency

You’ve probably noticed how online gaming has become incredibly popular lately. With technology advancing at breakneck speed, gaming experiences are getting better and better. One

How to Đăng Ký New88: A Step-by-Step Registration Guide

Introduction to New88 New88 is emerging as one of the leading online betting platforms, recognized for its simplicity and reliability. With a user-friendly interface, it

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Teddy Thomas reflects on career success, fatherhood

Lifting the most prestigious European competitions within rugby is only achieved by a small percentage despite the countless number of children who dream of this when they first step out on the pitch.

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Philippe Saint-Andre challenges Sale Sharks to win something

Philippe Saint-Andre has assessed Sale’s title prospects and declared: "It’s about time they won something again."

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Handre Pollard: Argentina will test Steve Borthwick’s England

England have been warned to expect “tough battles” when they enter the backyard of the Pumas later this year.

Newcastle Falcons to open player contract talks despite relegation worry

Steve Diamond is set to start contract talks this week with players he wants to retain, although the threat of relegation remains.

Bill Sweeney facing SGM following Six Nations

The RFU will hold a special general meeting after the men’s Six Nations with chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for his removal.

‘Je ne regrette rien’: Lewis Ludlam loving life at Toulon

Lewis Ludlam insists he will return to Northampton one day but has no regrets about leaving the town or England behind for now.