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Columnists
/ 6 years agoThe briefest argument for why the Championship is invaluable to English rugby
Nottingham chairman Alistair Bow explains how some Premiership clubs still want to keep links with the Championship - but others aren't...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoLions Tour contenders RANKED – England’s No.1 Joe Marler can stymie Malherbe
Ireland prop Cian Healy does not make the list of looseheads...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoTRP’s 2019-20 Premiership Team of the Season… so far
Eight Englishmen and seven others from over the border or signed from overseas make up Nick Cain's XV
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Earn your wedge, Eddie by enthusing Joe Marler to carry on
Eddie Jones will have to make it a priority to keep Joe Marler around
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWe must go down, reprieve would cause bitterness – Saracens coach Alex Sanderson
In our extensive interview with Saracens defence coach Alex Sanderson, he tells TRP it's only right they are relegated
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: These RFU cuts should be permanent
The RFU top brass can help Championship clubs and the grassroots by making their 25 per cent wage cuts permanent
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: This rush to closure just creates even more confusion
Nick Cain writes on how life in the Championship have been sent into more controversy by the RFU
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Manu Tuilagi ban is a travesty and insult to courage
Nick Cain says rugby risks losing its definition as a contact sport if a red card is what was warranted to...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Chris Ashton exits Diamond’s salary cap roundabout
Nick Cain looks at the exit of Chris Ashton from Sale and the Simon Orange's past comments about the salary cap
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoItaly game would have been ideal for England’s impactful trio to fully showcase talent
Nick Cain explains the difficulties for England in giving more game time to replacements and fringe players
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: It is about time CVC told us what they are up to
As CVC plot a takeover of major competitions in northern hemisphere rugby, Nick Cain writes about how little is known
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Pro D2 can show the RFU how to run a second tier
Former Bath captain and Worcester DoR, Richard Hill, is currently in charge at Rouen in the second tier of French rugby
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Championship should go down legal route in this bloody battle
Nick Cain questions whether Bill Sweeney is doing the bidding of the Premiership's shareholders
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Featured
/ 6 years agoCain column: Enigma of Eddie Jones is a problem for England
Is this England team veering from one extreme to the other after the World Cup defeat?
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoHernan’s try double keeps Slam defence on course
By SAM JACKSON Deuce: Mark Hernan MARK Hernan crossed twice as Ireland kept their hopes of securing back-toback U20s Grand Slams...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoDoherty’s late dash seals comeback win
By GARY FITZGERALD Clinical: Connor Doherty scores the winning try for England PICTURE: Getty Images ALAN Dickens praised his team’s character...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoFrench rally to victory after trailing for 70 minutes
France U20 ………31 Italy U20 ………19 FRANCE recovered from a slow start to secure a bonuspoint victory over Italy. Les Bleus...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoLe Bleues rebound in style
France Women…45 Italy Women ……10 CYRIELLE Banet scored two tries as France bounced back from Sunday’s opening defeat to England with...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoFleetwood braced for Scots backlash
By ADAM ELLIS PREVIEW… Scotland Women v England Women Today. Kick-off 12.10pm, Scotstoun Stadium Versatile: England flanker Vicky Fleetwood RED ROSES...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoWales in confident mood despite loss
PREVIEW… Ireland Women v Wales Women Today. Kick-off 1pm, Energia Park, Donnybrook FLANKERS Manon Johnes and Alisha Butchers will make their...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoEnigma of Eddie is a problem for England
READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK ENGLAND have become an enigma under Eddie Jones, and the signs are that the outcome...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoTV deals may stall Boks arrival in 6 Nations
REPORTS that South Africa are planning to join the Six Nations are nothing new, not least because the size of the...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoGatland sets pace
EARLY days, but Warren Gatland is beginning to put pressure on his old Waikato teammate Ian Foster. The new All Black...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Pressure can turn even the best refs into homers
EDDIE Jones has a habit of stirring the pot, and he did it in the build-up to England‘s Six Nations opener...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoThe two serious flaws in Eddie Jones’ masterplan to make England the best in the world
Nick Cain points out the two areas clearly holding back Eddie Jones from his endgame
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: PRL lynch mob make Saracens climb scaffold
Level playing field? The Premiership is about as level as the north face of the Eiger, writes Nick Cain
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Vindictive owners get their pound of flesh off Saracens
Nick Cain believes the punishment served to Saracens bears no relation to their crimes
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: The Fabien Galthie guillotine could chop up rivals
Nick Cain dissects the youth movement France head coach Fabien Galthie is has endorsed for the Six Nations
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Features
/ 6 years agoNorthampton’s restoration under Chris Boyd owes much to freedom of youth
The Northampton Saints director of rugby hasn't been afraid to offer opportunity to the club's brighest academy prospects
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Wray leaving could see salary cap storm linger
Nick Cain shares his views on what the retirement of Nigel Wray as chairman means for Saracens
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoA wishlist for rugby in 2020: Nick Cain’s wants an England Grand Slam
Nick Cain reveals his wishlist for England and the sport of rugby in general this year
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoMy wish for 2020: A Grand Slam and a star scrum-half
THE Rugby World Cup saw South Africa and host nation Japan emerge as the big winners in 2019. South Africa’s third...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoSalary cap? This is about forward scrap says Dennis
By NEALE HARVEY SKIPPER Dave Dennis insists Exeter are more concerned about the physicality Saracens will bring than salary cap breaches...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoWigglesworth: Saracens spirit has been immense
Experienced head: Richard Wigglesworth SARACENS scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth says Exeter will provide the acid test of his side’s ability to overturn...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Rugby is forgiving and Rob Howley deserves that
Corruption had nothing to do with Howley's suspension handed by World Rugby, writes Nick Cain
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoRugby is forgiving and Howley deserves that
RROB Howley’s ninemonth ban (with a further nine months suspended) for breaching World Rugby’s gambling regulations is not something to be...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoMunster’s manners slip with doc Jamie
WE are all hostages to fortune at times, which is where Nigel Wray found himself as events unfolded during Saracens’ 15-6...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoRelegation has no fears for Prem
THE main reason given for Premiership clubs devaluing the European Cup by putting out half strength sides is that they are...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Gatland is waiting for any All Blacks implosion under Foster
Ian Foster must navigate his two-year contract without some of the key names associated with the All Blacks
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: PRL secrecy is an insult to club rugby fans
Nick Cain explains why the drip-drip of information issued by Premiership Rugby on Saracens' salary cap breach is riling fans up
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: End this secrecy over Saracens
Nick Cain examines the questions that remain as Saracens accept salary cap punishment
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: How can Tom Curry miss out on Breakthrough Player award?
Curry wasn't considered for a second award category at the World Rugby awards ceremony
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Nothing funny about Jaco Peyper’s nudge, nudge
Nick Cain on Jaco Peyper and the photo with Welsh fans which has seen him miss out on further involvement at...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Let’s hear it for World Cup’s little big men
Nick Cain fixes the spotlight on Japan's diminutive flyers after helping the Brave Blossoms to achieve a team first
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: There’s no pleasure in Domes full of sweat
Nick Cain explores the sweltering conditions of Japan made more energy-sapping by the closure of the roof at stadiums such as...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Bravo Japan… now give us World Cup for Tier 2
Nick Cain outlines why a World Cup exclusive to Tier 2 nations is needed in the wake of Japan's shock win...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Japan gets its sense of proportion just right
Nick Cain looks at how Japan is embracing its role as host nation of the World Cup in its own unique...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Japan needs sumos who can play in the front row
Nick Cain questions whether have kept pace with the bulk and physicality of other Tier 2 nations
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Featured
/ 6 years agoFabien Galthie calls time on the fabled French eccentricity
Nick Cain assesses the challenge a new-look France side pose to England in the World Cup pools
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Theatrics have no place on the great stage in Japan
Expecting histrionics from Yoann Huget at the World Cup?
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