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Columnists
/ 2 days agoNick Cain: Tommy Freeman deserves a decent run at 13 for England
Nick Cain argues England must stick with Tommy Freeman at outside centre, insisting Steve Borthwick’s stop-start handling of the Northampton Saints...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 2 days agoLucas Friday insists England U20s are ready to take on South Africa challenge
Lucas Friday insists England’s youngsters are ready for the challenge as they prepare to face reigning champions South Africa in the...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoTuima signs for Tigers
LEICESTER Tigers have signed England women‘s centre Lagi Tuima from Harlequins. Tuima, right, spent seven years at The Stoop and is...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoLock star Josh Caulfield returns to Bristol Bears from Ealing Trailfinders
Bristol Bears have brought lock Josh Caulfield back to Ashton Gate after one season with Ealing Trailfinders, with the hometown forward...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoJamie George: Owen Farrell’s helping England flyer Noah Caluori get it right
Jamie George has revealed how Owen Farrell has helped guide England’s teenage wing Noah Caluori after the Saracens youngster earned his...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoEngland prop Joe Heyes so happy to see his old mate George Martin back
George Martin marked his England return with a try against South Africa after more than a year out, earning emotional praise...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoBrookes signs for Munster
FORMER England tight-head Kieran Brookes has signed a two-year deal with Munster after two seasons with Top 14 side Perpignan. Stoke-born...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoDevoto to retire
FORMER England and Exeter back Ollie Devoto has retired from professional rugby. Devoto was capped twice by England and won two...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoArgentina 35-21 Wales: Pumas hold firm to keep the Welsh at bay
Argentina produced a clinical attacking display to beat Wales in San Juan, with Joaquin Oviedo scoring twice as the Pumas secured...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoAustralia 26-42 France: The French too strong for Wallabies
France overturned a nine-point half-time deficit with a ruthless second-half display to beat Australia in Brisbane and hand the Wallabies a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoJapan 20-36 Ireland: Relief for Andy Farrell as the Irish get home
Sean Jansen marked his Ireland debut with a try and player-of-the-match display as Andy Farrell’s side overcame Japan to maintain their...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoNew Zealand 47-17 Italy: Will Jordan cuts down the Italians and speeds into the record books
Will Jordan became New Zealand’s all-time leading men’s Test try scorer as the All Blacks pulled away from Italy to stay...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoBeirne rues set-piece errors
WITH Dan Sheehan rested before next week’s match against New Zealand in Auckland, Tadhg Beirne captained Ireland for the first time...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoWe had chances, admits Sione
SCOTLAND captain Sione Tuipulotu admitted missed opportunities proved costly as the visitors slipped to defeat against South Africa despite producing a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoSouth Africa 42-28 Scotland: The Scots make Springboks fight all the way
South Africa withstood a stirring Scotland comeback to claim a hard-fought 42-28 victory at Loftus Versfeld and maintain their unbeaten start...
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Columnists
/ 2 days agoJeremy Guscott: England chief Steve Borthwick must start with Henry Pollock against Argentina
Jeremy Guscott calls for Steve Borthwick to unleash Henry Pollock from the start against Argentina, warning England must rediscover their energy...
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Letters
/ 2 days agoForeign policy is hurting England
I WONDER if the stuffed shirts running the RFU (our old favourites at Coventry RFC, not) will take heed of the...
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Letters
/ 2 days agoMain issue is Borthwick’s selection
AFTER last week’s very predictable result and performance against South Africa, it’s noticeable that some rugby commentators (mostly former players) and...
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Letters
/ 2 days agoTop two sides may hail from the South
NOW that the new Nations Championship is underway, I wonder whether anyone has given any thought as to how it might...
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Letters
/ 2 days agoNothing’s changed
WHILE nobody was expecting England to win in South Africa against this current Springboks team, what was clear from the defeat...
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Letters
/ 2 days agoKick, kick, kick tactics are woeful
I COULD write a long letter regarding the woes of England players and coaches, but it would take too long. They...
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Letters
/ 2 days agoSouth Africa showing best way forward
SOUTH Africa‘s 23-man squad for the Test against England includes players from 11 different representative teams. Plus one player based in...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoTom Hooper happy to stay at Exeter Chiefs
Wallaby flanker Tom Hooper has extended his stay with Exeter Chiefs until the summer of 2028 when he will return to...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoDREAM TEAM
SEAN MAITLAND, THE FORMER CRUSADERS, GLASGOW WARRIORS, LONDON IRISH, MAORI ALL BLACKS, SCOTLAND, SARACENS AND BRITISH & IRISH LIONS WINGER, SELECTS...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoEuropean Rugby Champions Cup fixtures revealed for 2026-27 campaign
Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles will begin their Champions Cup title defence at Gloucester, while Premiership winners Northampton Saints face Cardiff in...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 days agoFrance’s battalion of centres is unmatched
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Centre of excellence: Fabien Brau-Boirie PICTURES: Getty Images THE spirit of exploration is hardwired into the French...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoWhy it’s worth going back to the future
WHERE are we on the player welfare front? The same place as usual, sadly: stuck in downtown Palookaville without a street...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoBuilding a £1bn sports brand
PAUL REES SAYS THE NEW NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP HAS TO DELIVER IF THE GAME IS GOING TO GROW AROUND THE WORLD TOURNAMENTS...
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Features
/ 2 days agoEddie Jones sent a text. ‘Hi, mate. Give me a call’
MY LIFEIN RUGBY RUARIDH McCONNOCHIE FORMER BATH, ENGLAND, ENGLAND SEVENS AND GREAT BRITAIN SEVENS WINGER WINNING the Premiership with Bath last...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 days agoBevan’s story comes to vivid life on stage
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER ALAS, I couldn’t make it but I’m hearing...
