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Features
/ 5 years agoMeritocracy is RFU’s need, not chiselled platitudes | Nick Cain
Nick Cain criticises the lack of leadership shown by RFU chairman Andy Cosslett in the face of urgent financial planning needed...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoMatera’s new video won’t hide his nasties | Chris Hewett
THIS column is no friend of Pablo Matera and his fellow Pumas, the lock Guido Petti and the hooker Santiago Socino....
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoLaporte casts cloud over Six Nations | Nick Cain
THE last thing we needed to start the New Year is more stories of pandemic- induced meltdowns, but unfortunately the road...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoLast laugh for donkies in earning rates among pro players | Chris Hewett
IT COMES as no great surprise that on average across the three major leagues in Europe, outside-halves command the biggest salaries....
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoIt’s time to hand out my gongs for 2020| Shane Williams
Shane Williams also predicts what will happen in next year's Six Nations and the Lions tour of South Africa
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoPoints hit on Exeter Chiefs is far too harsh – change it! | Nick Cain
TRP's chief writer Nick Cain finds moments to treasure – and to question – from a difficult 2020
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoTragedy on the Andes became story of heroism
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSt Brendan’s became back row powerhouse
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools The name of St Brendan’s Bristol might not mean much to...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFestive fun as Henson overcomes Fearns KO | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett offers a digest of Christmas stories to warm the cockles
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoPaul Gustard should tell it as it is more often | Chris Hewett
The Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard spoke honestly during an on-air interview during the defeat to Racing 92
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTackling below the wait won’t end the injury risks | Jeremy Guscott
Jerry Guscott recalls his own experience with concussion during his career, suffering only one blackout that he is aware of
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoYou lot are subs right? | Nick Cain
Nick Cain looks at how squads attempting to build an atmosphere at empty stadiums can cross the line
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Features
/ 5 years agoJapan and Fiji could spring the big surprise at 2023 Rugby World Cup
Nick Cain examines the winners and losers from the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoFrench mean machine generate masterpiece
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoDurham have shone since rugby’s dawn
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Recent star man: Cameron Nordi-Kelemeti, now with Newcastle. Charlie Adamson kicks...
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Latest News
/ 5 years ago‘Hundreds’ set to join brain injury court fight
Peter Jackson reports on the growing number of retired rugby players pledging their support to the court case seeking damages over...
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Nick Cain
/ 5 years agoWill Melville be able to stick with his no ring-fence stance?
THE arrival of Nigel Melville in a new role as executive chairman of Premiership Rugby’s investor board is a welcome appointment...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoProbyn column: Cut Prem loose and redirect all funding
Jeff Probyn on the financial obstacle the Premiership presents to the RFU's balance sheet and the radical change needed to help...
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Peter Jackson
/ 5 years agoThis is tip of iceberg says neuro specialist
Dr Barry O'Driscoll, uncle of Ireland great Brian, voices his concerns over rugby's trend of concussion and traumatic brain injury
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFrench feelgood factor is shortlived | James Harrington
James Harrington attacks the hyperbole surrounding the Press' dubbing of a France 'Replacement XV' which competed for the Autumn Nations Cup
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHere’s my team of the decade certainly one to stand test | Shane Williams
Shane Williams selects a Wales XV Team of the Decade and congratulates George North on his deserved selection by World Rugby
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEngland can learn from exciting French revival | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott points out the weaknesses in England's armour exposed by France in the Autumn Nations Cup final
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHewett column: Guscott’s Lions plea resonates so strongly
Chris Hewett laments the focus on defence by England against France, asking where the free reign in attack is for players...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWhatever the criteria, Maro Itoje makes my best XV
Brendan Gallagher analyses the World Rugby Team of the Decade and argues Maro Itoje was a glaring omission
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoReigate’s renowned 56 club were unbeatable with 15 on the pitch
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools UNLIKE some of their opponents these days, Reigate GS cannot claim...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHewett column: Have World Rugby the wit to save our game?
Chris Hewett questions whether rugby is stuck in a time warp, unable to modernise with sound logic at its core
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Professional game is fast losing its soul
Brendan Gallagher comments on rugby taking a bashing for its lack of spark
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoMorale-boosting finish to Wayne’s annus horriblis
Shane Williams delivers his verdict on Wales' 38-18 victory over Italy to cap their up and down 2020
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Peter Jackson
/ 5 years agoApartheid apology is overdue
THIS weekend, as over the previous four Nations Cup weekends, World Rugby’s message has been relayed from empty stadia into homes...
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Peter Jackson
/ 5 years agoDominci ‘devastated’ says wife
IT IS difficult to relate the colourful life of Christophe Dominici without ruling out the cruellest irony of all, that in...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoRFU must not cave in to Prem pressure
WITH strong rumours of an attempt to ring-fence the top league at the end of this campaign persisting, it is time...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTMO wrong about Ulster’s Kieran Treadwell
Peter Jackson comments on the implausible judgement of the TMO to reduce Kieran Treadwell's dangerous tackle to a yellow from red
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Madman, Duke and Sheets all loved Pross!
Pontypool legend Ray Prosser was laid to rest on Tuesday. TRP's Peter Jackson defines the impact of rugby's greatest characters on...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoProfessional game is fast losing its soul
SO there I was last Sunday night at a deserted Haywards Heath Hospital – and that is another story – and...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoTime honoured ‘on tour’ scene with a difference
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSorry Pumas affair leaves me puzzled on many levels
WHAT on earth to make of this Pablo Matera affair? One day he, Guido Petti and Santiago Socino are persona non...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoBoag column: Saracens evolved, so will Eddie’s England
Can England stand up against other nations with their physicality and kicking game? Or does Eddie need to flip the switch...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Christophe Dominici, so strong on the pitch, so fragile off it
Peter Jackson writes on the troubled childhood of the late France wing, who was freed from dark days by bringing light...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: The control freaks will stifle rugby fans’ interest
Nick Cain responds to Eddie Jones' calls for an end to the 'archaic' rule of naming a squad 48 hours before...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHarrington column: Top 14 clubs pay respects to France icon ‘Domi’
French rugby expert James Harrington recaps how French rugby paid tribute to Christophe Dominici following his tragic death
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Please can we have more Ali and less Mayweather
Jeremy Guscott weighs into criticism of the style of rugby played in the Autumn Nations Cup which centres on low-risk play
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoShane Williams: It still wasn’t enough but Wales took a step forward
Read Shane Williams' verdict on Wales' loss to England at Parc y Scarlets, and how it relates to the pressure on...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoDuckham in full flight was a sight to behold
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful David Duckham...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoHigh Wycombe use talent to trump cash
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools IT can be tough work competing against the great private, fee-paying...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoWounded Welsh Lions face battle for survival
The plight of Wales this autumn could hinder the number of Lions tourists selected by Warren Gatland, should their faults not...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Star-maker Ioan Cunningham’s time with Wales must come
With Wayne Pivac's faltering national side and no Welshman in charge at a region, Peter Jackson points to a coach who...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Dan Leo’s powerful plea for Pacific Island justice is a must watch for all
Brendan Gallagher says it is time for rugby's cartel of powerbrokers to change their attitudes towards the Pacific Island nations
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: King Sam Cane belittles his subjects – and his All Blacks captaincy
Nick Cain writes on Sam Cane disparaging his own captaincy with criticisms of All Blacks fans
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoShane Williams: Now we must up our game for England
Wales legend Shane Williams suggests what needs to be fixed by Wales against England
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHarrington column: Fabien Galthie names 16 newbies for Italian job
France took the unusual step of announcing their squad to play Italy even before their match against Scotland in the Autumn...












