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• France’s battalion of centres is unmatched

  12-07-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Centre of excellence: Fabien Brau-Boirie PICTURES: Getty Images THE spirit of exploration is hardwired into the French mindset, whatever sport they’re playing or shape of ball they are managing to make talk. If Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and that Mbappe chap are currently being lionised as the attacking quartet […]
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• Guy Pepper: Argentina fans have football-crowd mentality but England can ‘shut them up’

  14-07-2026 18:17 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Guy Pepper says England can quieten Argentina’s passionate supporters by taking control on the pitch as Steve Borthwick’s side look to build on last year’s series success.
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• What Indian Users Should Check Before Installing a Betting App

  14-07-2026 15:30 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  A cricket fan in Pune sees the toss result, opens a Telegram group, and finds three “official” APK links in the comments. One promises faster access, another asks him to ignore a warning, and the match has already started. That rush is where many betting problems begin: before the app is even installed. Mobile betting […]
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• How Video Analysis Has Changed Modern Rugby

  14-07-2026 15:20 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Video analysis has become one of the biggest competitive advantages in modern rugby. Every professional club now relies on detailed match footage to improve performance, prepare for opponents and help players develop throughout the season. What was once reserved for international teams is now common at club and academy level. Coaches no longer review only […]
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• Prem Rugby Cup pool fixtures announced

  14-07-2026 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicester Tigers will begin the defence of the Prem Rugby Cup with a trip to Harlequins on 5 September.
  
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• Baloucoune and Loughman fit to face New Zealand

  14-07-2026 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman are fit for Saturday's Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Eden Park.
  
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• England Under-20 sent off for semi-final headbutt

  14-07-2026 12:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England Under-20 flanker Seb Kelly is sent off for a headbutt as his team's hopes of regaining the age-grade world title ended in semi-final defeat.
  
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• Ireland seek 1% margins to topple fortress Eden Park

  14-07-2026 09:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Conor Murray says Eden Park is a "daunting" venue, but says there is a "small 1%" that may help Ireland against the All Blacks on Saturday.
  
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• Wales hooker Jones joins Sale from Gloucester-Hartpury

  13-07-2026 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales hooker Kelsey Jones becomes the fourth player this summer to switch from Gloucester-Hartpury to Sale Sharks.
  
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• Ireland genuinely believe they can beat us - All Blacks coach Rennie

  13-07-2026 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie says his side is "well aware of Ireland's ability" as the two teams prepare to meet in Saturday's Nations Championship match in Auckland.
  
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• Rugby Union Weekly: Nations Championship -tries and tribulations

  13-07-2026 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Danny, Ashy and Chris look back at round two of the Nation’s Championship.
  
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• Wales captain Lake set to miss South Africa Test

  13-07-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales captain Dewi Lake is in danger of missing the Nations Championship fixture against South Africa on Saturday with a groin injury.
  
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• Scarlets sign WRU deal but peace is temporary

  13-07-2026 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All four regions have now signed the Professional Rugby Agreement but uncertainty remains with the deal expiring in June 2028.
  
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• Pollock and Caluori target starting for England

  13-07-2026 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's young stars Henry Pollock and Noah Caluori are targeting starting for their country after scoring tries in Saturday's 73-8 thrashing of Fiji.
  
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• Springboks ring changes for Wales with four new caps

  13-07-2026 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  World champions South Africa make 10 changes to their starting side to face Wales in the Nations Championship on Saturday.
  
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• St Helens stunned at home by eight-try Toulouse

  13-07-2026 12:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as St Helens' Super League play-off hopes are hit by a shock 46-0 hammering at home by Toulouse.
  
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• St Helens out of top six after Toulouse hammering

  12-07-2026 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  St Helens are hammered at home by Toulouse and drop out of the Super League play-off places.
  
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• Wales took step back against Pumas - prop Carre

  12-07-2026 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Try-scoring prop Rhys Carre feels Wales took a step back with their performance in defeat against Argentina in the Nations Championship.
  
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• Leeds end Giants' top-four hopes

  12-07-2026 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds ensure Huddersfield will be in the bottom-four competition for the second half of the Women's Super League season.
  
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• Quirke gets England call-up against Argentina

  12-07-2026 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scrum-half Raffi Quirke is called into the England squad for Saturday's Nations Championship match against Argentina.
  
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• Croft stars as Leeds win at Catalans

  12-07-2026 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Brodie Croft scores a hat-trick to help Super League pacesetters Leeds claim a 28-6 win at Catalans Dragons.
  
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• Faatili scores twice as Wakefield stun Hull KR

  12-07-2026 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Caius Faatili scores twice to help Wakefield to a 20-6 away win at champions Hull KR.
  
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• Leigh boost play-off bid with win over Castleford

  12-07-2026 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Leigh secure a 24-18 win over Castleford to maintain their place in the Super League play-off race.
  
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• Scotland's great entertainers were scintillating and sloppy

  12-07-2026 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Once more, Scotland's fantastic ability to score epic tries is not enough as the chance for a first away win over South Africa slips through their fingers, writes Tom English.
  
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• Argentina provide reality check for Wales

  12-07-2026 05:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After back-to-back Test wins against Italy and Fiji, Wales were well beaten in San Juan with Argentina more than good value for their 35-21 victory.
  
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• Steve Borthwick refuses to guarantee Henry Pollock an England start after hat-trick heroics

  12-07-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Henry Pollock scored a hat-trick off the bench as England bounced back against Fiji – but Steve Borthwick refused to guarantee the Northampton Saints star a starting spot against Argentina.
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• Start with Pollock? Let’s see, says chief

  12-07-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  HENRY Pollock scored a hat-trick off the bench as 11-try England crushed Fiji 73-8 in Liverpool to get back to winning ways. ■By ADAM HATHAWAY at Hill Dickinson Stadium But boss Steve Borthwick refused to guarantee the Northampton back row a starting spot next weekend against Argentina in Santiago del Estero. There were tries on […]
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• Nick Cain: Tommy Freeman deserves a decent run at 13 for England

  12-07-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Nick Cain argues England must stick with Tommy Freeman at outside centre, insisting Steve Borthwick’s stop-start handling of the Northampton Saints star has hindered his development.
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• Chris Hewett: France’s battalion of centres is unmatched

  12-07-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Chris Hewett believes France’s extraordinary depth at centre gives Fabien Galthie a decisive edge ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup – and leaves England trailing in comparison.
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• Why it’s worth going back to the future

  12-07-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  WHERE are we on the player welfare front? The same place as usual, sadly: stuck in downtown Palookaville without a street map. It is a story in dire need of an ending, but we don’t even have a starting point. Rugby needs cash, and the only way to generate it is to stage matches. Not […]
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