Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Autumn Internationals
Leicester Tigers’ Jamie Blamire refuses to give up on his England dream
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoLeicester Tigers’ Jamie Blamire refuses to give up on his England dream
The Leicester Tigers hooker is determined to keep improving after missing out on England’s latest training camp.
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Columnists
/ 1 day agoJeremy Guscott: It’s time for England’s backs to prove their worth
Jeremy Guscott weighs up England’s midfield and backline options, urging Steve Borthwick to unleash his exciting attacking centres and reward their...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoUSA 12-55 England: Nine-try Red Roses get back on track
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald crossed four times on her return to the starting XV, while Mia Venner and England’s replacements also impressed in...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoNorthampton Saints 28-14 Gloucester: Phil Dowson’s men bounce back to catch Cherry & Whites
Tom Pearson and Josh Kemeny impressed in a powerful response, while Fraser Dingwall also strengthened his case for a return to...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoSeb Blake insists Gloucester are not easing up after flying start
The hooker says Gloucester are increasing the intensity in training to guard against complacency after their impressive start across domestic and...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoMitchell adds to England injury woe
By ADAM HATHAWAY Flying in: George Hendy scores for Northampton in their victory over Gloucester PICTURE: Getty Images ALEX Mitchell handed...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoJohn Mitchell delighted by England’s patience and control after USA victory
The Red Roses head coach was pleased with his side’s patience and control as they responded to consecutive defeats against Canada...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoMark Mapletoft: Prem players must master defence to succeed with England
The England A head coach believes the ability to limit opponents’ scoring is just as important as attacking ambition, with the...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoRFU and Prem play down link with Wales
The WRU’s interest in bringing its regions into the English Premiership faces a setback, with significant financial and regulatory hurdles also...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoDecember return for Van Rensburg
BRISTOL Bears boss Pat Lam says England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will return to match action in December to give...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoOlsen-Baker named the best in the world
NEW Zealand No.8 Kai-po Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year. The 24-year-old, right, beat Canada’s DaLeaka...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoTaine Basham hails influence of Cardiff team-mate Taulupe Faletau ahead of Wales return
The back row has been driven on by competition at the Arms Park and is enjoying the best form of his...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoPage gets the call as Dyer ruled out by injury
DRAGONS wing Rio Dyer has been released from the Wales squad for the Nations Championship because of a hamstring injury, with...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoHardy faces fight to be fit in time for World Cup
WALES scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces a race to be fit for next year’s World Cup in Australia. Hardy, 30, has had...
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/ 1 day agoScotland turn to Leatherbarrow
NEWCASTLE’S Ollie Leatherbarrow has been called up by Scotland for the first time for the home Nations Championship fixtures against New...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoRingrose ruled out
CENTRE Garry Ringrose is set to miss Ireland’s Nations Championship fixtures next month with a hamstring injury. Ringrose, who has scored...
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Columnists
/ 1 day agoNick Easter: Steve Borthwick must decide on his best England team and give them a chance to run
The former England No.8 wants Steve Borthwick to settle on his strongest combination, with Henry Pollock given a regular starting role...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoThat was a chance missed, says Skiv
GLOUCESTER boss George Skivington reckons his side missed a chance to put their foot on Northampton’s throats when they had the...
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Latest News
/ 1 day ago‘We fell to some sucker punches’
DESPITE being on the wrong side of the result, Sale DoR Alex Sanderson was buoyed by his side’s performance. He said:...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoBath 36-28 Sale Sharks: Johann van Graan’s side find their feet to keep Sharks out
Henry Arundell’s return and a double from Joe Cokanasiga helped Bath rediscover their attacking edge, although Sale’s late rally denied the...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoBaxter: We are making it too easy for our opponents
ROB BAXTER admitted Exeter are making life too easy for their opponents after seeing his side suffer a fourth defeat in...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoExeter Chiefs 28-31 Harlequins: Jason Gilmore insists Quins have got their belief back
Five tries secured a second successive league victory for Harlequins, with Jason Gilmore encouraged by the confidence and resilience his side...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoRed Bulls frustrated by poor discipline
DAN McFarland was left with mixed emotions after his side’s “frustrating” loss. The Red Bulls boss admitted: “I felt the game...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoSaracens 39-31 Newcastle Red Bulls: Noah Caluori leads the way as Sarries race home
The England wing hopeful came off the bench to spark a second-half revival, scoring as Saracens ran in five tries to...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoBristol Bears 16-22 Leicester Tigers: Billy Searle in the zone to ignite Geoff Parling’s side
Billy Searle’s clever kicking game helped Leicester exploit Bristol’s defensive weaknesses, with three cross-field kicks creating tries as Geoff Parling’s side...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoLam: We paid the price for sin bins
BRISTOL director of rugby Pat Lam bemoaned the loss of two players to the sin bin. He said: “We conceded two...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoMitchell’s warning true for the Prem
JOHN Mitchell’s warning that, “it’s necessary to make sure young English girls are getting enough PWR time”, because there are too...
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Nick Cain
/ 1 day agoNo, Steve, you have had plenty of time…
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK ONE of the strangest aspects of keeping a watching brief on Steve Borthwick...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoOspreys 0-26 Cardiff: Rampant Blue & Blacks demolish Welsh rivals
Tom Bowen’s first-half brace and a commanding display from Steff Emanuel laid the foundations for Cardiff’s first away derby win over...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 day agoScarlets left behind as Bulls power to the finish Scarlets left behind as Bulls power to the finish
■By DAVE FRANCIS Bulls ................. 54pts Tries: Rudolph 11, Le Roux 17, Maart 27, 74; Coetzee 45, 58; De Klerk 62,...
