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International Rugby
/ 2 days agoNicky Smith insists Wales have nothing to fear going up against England this Six Nations
England may be looking to build on their record 11 try, 68-21 win over Wales in Cardiff last year when they...
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Columnists
/ 2 days agoJeremy Guscott: Foursome! I can’t pick out a winner for Six Nations
Based on where England have gone since the last year’s Six Nations fixture against Wales in Cardiff, and where the Welsh...
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International Rugby
/ 2 days agoJack van Poortvliet targets successful Six Nations with England after injury setbacks
It was typical of the misfortune that has plagued Jack van Poortvliet in recent seasons that the day after being named...
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International Rugby
/ 2 days agoWill Greenwood tips the ‘spiky bunch’ England for Six Nations glory
England’s “spiky bunch” are preparing to pump up the physicality and aggression in the Six Nations and lay down a real...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoBristol Bears vs Gloucester: Harry Thacker on his way to 150 not out
Bristol Bears and Prem Rugby Cup high flyers Gloucester renew their West Country rivalry today, with both sides using the clash...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoNewcastle Red Bulls 12-35 Saracens: Sarries enjoy a double over their opponents
Saracens put in a dominant second-half display to make it two wins over Newcastle Red Bulls within six days and put...
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Columnists
/ 2 days agoNick Cain: We don’t want these front row giants
It is dire news when a player is forced to retire due to health issues, as happened last week when France’s...
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International Rugby
/ 2 days agoEngland’s Ollie Chessum lands on his feet as he targets first taste of Six Nations glory
Ollie Chessum admits he took a while to get used to the England environment but is ready to scratch his Six...
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International Rugby
/ 2 days agoLouis Lynagh: Italy will cause some damage in this year’s Six Nations
Louis Lynagh is adamant Italy are in the “perfect place” to cause some more special Six Nations tremors in the coming...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoExeter Chiefs 59-14 Sale Sharks: Visitors slump as Rus Tuima heads Chiefs’ demolition squad
Exeter Chiefs served their revenge ice-cold and with interest, obliterating Sale Sharks to wipe away the bitter memory of November’s 34-3...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoNorthampton Saints 40-22 Leicester Tigers: James Pater on song to lead Saints into box seat
James Pater and Archie McParland demonstrated once again just how bright and exciting the future is for Northampton Saints as the...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoInjury blow for Todaro
NORTHAMPTON wing Edoardo Todaro is facing a long lay-off after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee at a training...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoJulian Heaven prioritises Exeter Chiefs over Spain ahead of World Cup
Julian Heaven qualifies for five countries but has turned down the chance to play for Spain ahead of next year’s World...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoMapletoft set for Irish test
ENGLAND A head coach Mark Mapletoft has named a 26-player squad for the upcoming fixture against Ireland XV on Friday night...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoWill Muir eager to make up for lost time at Bath after injury setback
As the Premiership goes into hibernation for a couple of months, many players will get a long break, but it has...
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Letters
/ 2 days agoSaracens success is limited
MARK McCall’s records are good on paper and the fact he won three European trophies and Six Premiership titles are forever...
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Letters
/ 2 days agoArtificial pitches a turn-off
AS a new recipient of the state old age pension, I am now officially grumpy, so allow me to moan about...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoWill Crane glad to learn the Gloucester way in Champions Cup
There are few players in the country who have put in more hours to make their rugby dream a reality and...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoDREAM TEAM
AUGUSTIN SLOWIK, THE FORMER BRISTOL, LEEDS, WORCESTER, LONDON SCOTTISH, NORTHERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY RAYS, JERSEY REDS AND NICE FULL-BACK, SELECTS THE BEST...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoEngland must ditch the hype and make history
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE Six Nations decision to play this season’s tournament opener between reigning champions...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 days agoFor once, a cheer for the governing classes
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED RUGBY’S governing classes have a long track record of not knowing what day of the week it...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoLet’s not go back to the Stone Age
IT’S all sweetness and light down there in Wallaby land, with the recently-departed Northampton flanker Angus Scott-Young and the one-time Clermont...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoReferees need to keep their distance
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Centres of attention: Referee Karl Dickson and, inset, Ireland’s Bundee Aki PICTURES: Getty...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoMissing from big kick-off
EIGHT props will be missing from the starting grid for the Six Nations. All will be back, some later than sooner,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 days agoA repeat for Scarlets as they battle through fog
■By SIMON THOMAS Benetton ...........20pts Tries: Odogwu 37, Garbisi 71 Conversions: Smith 38, Farias 72 Penalties: Smith 25, 30 Scarlets ............20pts...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 days agoUlster go up to third but Cardiff still looking good
■By BEN JAYCOCK Ulster ................21pts Tries: Wilson 11, Bell 18, Irvine 66 Conversions: Murphy 12, 19, 67 Cardiff ..............14pts Tries: Mulder...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoOspreys 19-13 Dragons: Keelan Giles steps up to steal victory for the home side
Keelan Giles scored a 79th-minute try to end another turbulent week for Ospreys with a morale-boosting victory over Dragons in a...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 days agoWarriors hold firm to keep Munster at bay
■By BEN JAYCOCK Glasgow ............31pts Tries: Smith 7, Lancaster 8, Oguntibeju 33, McKay 40 Conversions: Lancaster 7, 9, 34, 40 Penalty:...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 days agoPenny pounces to sink Edinburgh
■By JOHN CLEMENT Leinster .............28pts Tries: Deegan 13, Penny 43, 68, 75 Conversions: Tector 13, 43, 68, 75 Edinburgh .........20pts Tries:...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 days agoSharks ………….36 Stormers …….. 24
SHARKS handed their arch rivals their first loss of the season with a pulsating win in Durban to put themselves back...
