JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Well, that’s the autumn games over and it looks like Eddie Jones has successfully used his […]
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I give Wales top points for showing true heart
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Man of the match: Taine Basham PICTURE: Getty Images Teammates congratulate Rhys Priestland after kicking the winning penalty When […]
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Dodgy wine cost me England cap!
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Baxter: We need the joy of winning
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Simmonds bulldozes Bath hopes of revival
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That was full of emotion says Kiss
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Exiles show they mean business this season
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Best thing about England’s autumn was their tries
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It’s confirmed: Italy must leave the Six Nations
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Respect for refs is rugby cornerstone
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Enthralling series but the big issues need addressing
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Yes to proper cup, with cap on seniors
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Trailfinders open £2.5m sports centre
EALING Trailfinders took a step nearer to their goal of supplying a super stadium to their area of London with the opening of a new […]
Former France ace Ellis on Rec shortlist
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Hooper rejects claims that his staff face axe
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Pack power drives Cambridge’s advance
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RFU seek answers to alarming ref shortfall
By JON NEWCOMBE THE RFU has surveyed its community rugby referees for a second time to gauge whether an early season shortfall of numbers is […]
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Mercer in top form as Eddie looks on
JAMES HARRINGTONFRENCH COLUMN The Top 14 returned after a three-week international break for two rounds ahead of the start of the European competitions, with England […]
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Perfect Penallta extend run of bonus point wins
By ROB COLE Welsh National One roundupPENALLTA went soaring to the top of the Division 1 East table as they made it a perfect three […]
Hook: Rugby must find room for entertainers
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