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• Hoppers jump to it with operational committee

  13-09-2026 04:58 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  PRESTON Grasshoppers are assembling a volunteer committee to enliven the club’s social calendar for players, members, supporters, sponsors and the wider community. An introductory meeting will be held at the Lightfoot Green clubhouse on Wednesday at 7.30pm. “Come along. Bring your ideas. Help us make something brilliant happen,” said a club statement. ... Continue reading... […]
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• Harry Potter star Oliver Phelps backs Ultimate Sevens after becoming team investor

  15-09-2026 18:40 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Harry Potter actor Oliver Phelps has become a part-owner of Ultimate Sevens team Atlantic Novas and believes the new global competition has huge potential.
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• Are Rugby-Themed Slots Available Online?

  15-09-2026 13:10 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
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• Prem 2026-27 preview – Harlequins: Title odds, key players and stats

  15-09-2026 12:54 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Harlequins head into the 2026-27 Prem season as 35/1 outsiders after finishing ninth last term, with a new coaching team and George Furbank arrival raising hopes of a revival.
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• Prem 2026-27 preview – Exeter Chiefs: Title odds, key players and stats

  15-09-2026 11:23 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Exeter Chiefs head into the 2026-27 Prem season as 9/1 fifth favourites after reaching last season’s final, with Rob Baxter’s side aiming to go one step further this season.
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• O'Gara extends La Rochelle contract until 2031

  14-09-2026 20:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara signs a contract extension to keep him at the club until 2031.
  
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• Pollock still 'open to new opportunities' as Northampton talks continue

  14-09-2026 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Henry Pollock continues to play hardball in his negotiations over a Northampton Saints contract extension, insisting he is still open to offers from elsewhere.
  
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• Rugby Union Weekly: Brilliant Boks and Six Nations Stateside?

  14-09-2026 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will the Six Nations stage a match in the USA? Can anyone stop South Africa?
  
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• Women's rugby not to blame for region axe - WRU

  14-09-2026 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The director of women's rugby at the Welsh Rugby Union hits back at "embarrassing" claims over why a men's region is being axed.
  
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• Baxter impressed with Exeter's opening cup victory

  14-09-2026 11:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter boss Rob Baxter was impressed with how his side dealt with "pressure moments" in their Prem Rugby Cup win over Bristol.
  
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• Davey reignites international ambitions with Wales

  14-09-2026 05:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Uncapped Wales scrum-half Megan Davey's admits she almost called it quits before her recent call-up at the age of 26.
  
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• Boks power & All Blacks of old - what did we learn from series?

  13-09-2026 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What did we learn from South Africa's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series victory over New Zealand?
  
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• Title, ring and IVF eye opener - Evans' whirlwind year

  13-09-2026 08:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales forward Georgia Evans will not forget 2026 - having won a league title, got engaged, bought a house and started the process of having a family.
  
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• Red Roses keep calm and carry on winning ning

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■By BEN JAYCOCK JOHN Mitchell was proud of England’s ability to problem-solve under pressure after his Red Roses transformed a rare half-time deficit into a crushing victory over Australia – but warned standards must rise for Canada. England struggled for fluency during a static opening 40 minutes before exploding into life after the break, scoring […]
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• Paul Rees: England have the experience to challenge South Africa at the 2027 World Cup

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Paul Rees looks towards next year’s World Cup and says experience will be key come the final reckoning.
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• Nick Cain: England need all their best players available

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Nick Cain revisits the debate over England’s overseas selection policy after contrasting views from Rob Baxter and Courtney Lawes have reignited the argument over who should be eligible to play for England.
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• Marcus Smith relishing link-up with England team-mate George Furbank at Harlequins

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Marcus Smith believes George Furbank can help spark a Harlequins revival in the Prem as the England pair reunite at The Stoop next season.
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• Louis Rees-Zammit: I’ll show my best this season on the wing for Bristol Bears

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Louis Rees-Zammit is relishing a return to the wing as he looks to rediscover his best form and fire Bristol Bears into the Prem top four.
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• Lee Blackett: England must learn to start as they finish ahead of World Cup

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  England attack coach Lee Blackett wants Steve Borthwick’s side to show the form they have produced at the end of recent campaigns from the outset as they build towards next year’s World Cup.
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• Jeremy Guscott: It is time for England boss Steve Borthwick to choose his style

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Guscott believes Steve Borthwick must settle on a clear identity for England as pressure builds on the head coach ahead of the autumn Nations Championship.
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• Injury-hit Tom Curry is hungry for action with Sale Sharks next season

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Tom Curry is determined to play his part in Sale Sharks’ fightback after an injury-hit season restricted him to just nine Prem appearances.
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• Dafydd Jenkins: Exeter Chiefs are determined to go one better in the Prem

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Dafydd Jenkins admits Exeter Chiefs are still hungry after last season’s Prem final defeat and wants them to build their title challenge earlier this time around.
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• Chunya Munga is on a mission to land leading role at Northampton Saints

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Chunya Munga is hungry for more minutes at Northampton Saints and ready to fight for a bigger role after a frustrating spell on the sidelines.
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• Chris Hewett: Saracens buck the trend of ever-increasing prices in the Prem

  13-09-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Chris Hewett examines the soaring cost of watching live rugby and asks whether Saracens’ decision to cut season-ticket prices could prove a smarter business model.
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• Youngs: Wrong time to extend Borthwick’s deal

  13-09-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  FORMER England scrum-half Ben Youngs says it is wrong for the RFU to extend Steve Borthwick’s contract based on results of the last 12 months. The RFU have backed Borthwick following a review into England’s worst-ever Six Nations by offering him a deal until after the 2028 Six Nations. England have won just three matches […]
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• Woodburn leads way with rapid hat-trick

  13-09-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  OLLY Woodburn rolled back the years with a first-half hat-trick as Exeter launched their Prem Cup campaign with a comfortable victory at Sandy Park. ■By MARK STEVENS The 34-year-old winger was the star of the show, scoring three times in the opening quarter to put Rob Baxter’s side firmly in control and underline that there […]
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• Wales flier Williams chasing the dream

  13-09-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■By BEN JAYCOCK SPEEDSTER Amy Williams says winning her first cap in the WXV Global Series would be a dream come true. Williams made a remarkable first impression in the uncapped match against the Barbarians at Twickenham last month. The 21-year-old scored twice in a rare Welsh victory, showing pace, footwork and power to announce […]
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• Wales flier Amy Williams chasing the dream of her first cap

  13-09-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Speedster Amy Williams says winning her first cap in the WXV Global Series would be a dream come true.
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• Trailfi nders beef up for

  13-09-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Ben Jaycock looks ahead to next week’s Champ kick-off as Ealing Trailfinders try to make up for last season’s anguish Ealing Trailfinders will begin their bid to wrestle the Champ title back from Worcester Warriors with fresh competition throughout their squad and the painful knowledge that league dominance guarantees nothing when the knockout matches arrive. […]
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• Top class Canucks put Scots to sword

  13-09-2026 04:59 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  ■By WILL STEWART tain Rachel Malcolm also made her comeback from a lengthy injury absence. Canada established control immediately. Lizzie Gibson powered over from a tap penalty before scrum-half Olivia Apps, SCOTLAND were given a brutal demonstration of the standard required at the top of the women’s game as World Cup finalists Canada ran in […]
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