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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoPhil Dowson rejects ‘gone soft’ claims after Northampton Saints and Bath points fest
Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has defended the balance between attack and defence in modern rugby after his side’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoJason Gilmore: I’m the right man for Harlequins
Jason Gilmore insists he is the right man to revive Harlequins after their 48-0 thrashing at Gloucester, with the head coach...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 days agoGeorge Barton: Kingsholm will rock for Gloucester-Bordeaux Champions Cup clash
George Barton is backing a rocking Kingsholm to help Gloucester make a statement in the Champions Cup as Bordeaux arrive on...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 days agoAnthony Watson: Bath can go far in Champions Cup if Finn Russell stays fit
Anthony Watson has backed Bath to challenge for Champions Cup glory this season but believes keeping Finn Russell fit will be...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 days agoNorthampton Saints star Fraser Dingwall is looking for a new Champions Cup adventure
Fraser Dingwall is targeting another European adventure with Northampton Saints as they look to put past Champions Cup heartbreak behind them...
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International Rugby
/ 5 days agoShaun Edwards ends England speculation with Argentina move for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Shaun Edwards has agreed to join Argentina’s coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, bringing an end...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoMatch action – starts Page 8>>
Hat-trick hero: Ollie Sleightholme on the charge for Saints PICTURE: Getty Images ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoFormer NFL stars take on Hackney
By JAMES RILEY FORMER NFL star Jason Kelce shocked amateur rugby players from Hackney RFC when he lined up against them...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoTribute to Foley
MUNSTER will honour former captain and coach Anthony Foley before Saturday’s Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Cork to mark...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoTuipulotu is called in after Capstick ruled out
EXETER have signed No.8 Carwyn Tuipulotu for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old, who has represented Wales at Under-20 level,...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoTheobald-Thomas is forced to retire
LEICESTER Tigers hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas has been forced to retire on medical grounds. The 23-year-old joined ahead of the 2023-24 season...
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Letters
/ 5 days agoTries are what matter and I’m glad to see them
THE criticism surrounding the huge increase in tries in the Prem this season is utterly baffling. Surely, we should be celebrating...
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Letters
/ 5 days agoSad to see clubs can’t run multiple sides
HAVING just read the first round results of local league action it pains me to see that some teams are unable...
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Letters
/ 5 days agoVenter criticism has been so over the top
AS a Saracens supporter, I have found the coverage in large parts of the rugby media towards the club, regarding Brendan...
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Letters
/ 5 days agoQuins don’t have the power up front
IT’S sad to see the demise of Harlequins. It’s not beyond the realms of possibility that they pull a performance out...
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Letters
/ 5 days agoI’ve just got to go for both Willis brothers
DREAMTEAM HENRY CLEMENT, THE FORMER WASPS, LEICESTER LIONS AND PLYMOUTH ALBION SCRUM-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR DEVONPORT SERVICES, CHOOSES THE BEST...
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Columnists
/ 5 days agoJeremy Guscott: Les Kiss puts life into refreshed Australia ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Jeremy Guscott believes Les Kiss has given Australia renewed belief but says consistency and stability will be key if the Wallabies...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoNorthampton Saints 71-48 Bath: Alex Mitchell shines as Phil Dowson’s men run riot
Northampton Saints produced a statement performance to beat Bath 71-48 in a 119-point thriller, with Alex Mitchell inspiring the hosts and...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoWe were punished for our mistakes, admits van Graan
BATH boss Johann van Graan reckons his side were their own worst enemies as they crashed to their first defeat of...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoSaracens 30-7 Bristol Bears: ‘Super happy’ Maro Itoje is firing on all cylinders
Maro Itoje was delighted with Saracens’ 30-7 victory over Bristol Bears as a dominant defensive display and a powerful pack helped...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoFarrell: We had excellent energy
OWEN Farrell enjoyed his first start of the season and insists he does not mind taking more of a back seat...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoLeicester Tigers 38-31 Gloucester: Geoff Parling’s men put on a show fit for a prince
Leicester Tigers fought back from 14-0 down to beat Gloucester and retain the Slater Cup, with Billy Searle pulling the strings...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoParling’s praise for Reffell’s recovery
GEOFF Parling revealed Tommy Reffell’s standout performance came despite being ill in the early hours of matchday. “We managed to make...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoSale Sharks vs Harlequins: Alex Sanderson wary of Quins backlash as Ben Curry returns
Alex Sanderson expects Harlequins to respond emotionally to their 48-0 thrashing by Gloucester as Sale Sharks welcome back Ben Curry for...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoSale Sharks vs Harlequins: Will Porter is backing Quins to fire shots to silence ‘outside noise’
Will Porter insists Harlequins can turn criticism into motivation as they look to bounce back from their humiliating 48-0 defeat at...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoExeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls: Tom Hooper is back and ready to go for Rob Baxter’s men
Tom Hooper is back in the Exeter Chiefs squad after returning from Australia international duty earlier than expected, with Rob Baxter...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoExeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls: Dan McFarland demands greater physicality and connection
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland believes there is much more to come from his side as they chase a...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoRFU leaves Edwards with no other choice
SHAUN Edwards’ time as a consultant to the England Women’s world champions, which finishes at the end of this month after...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoBath’s blinkered co-owner heading down a dark tunnel
BRUCE Craig, Bath’s co-owner with 50 per cent shareholder Sir James Dyson, suffers from a severe case of Premiership tunnel-vision. This...
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Columnists
/ 5 days agoNick Cain: It’s time to stop this untouchable scrum-half sham
Nick Cain calls on World Rugby to scrap its “Protecting the 9” law, arguing that over-protecting scrum-halves is undermining rugby’s contests...
