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Columnists
/ 9 years agoCain column: ‘Teflon Rob’ could have done so much more
By Nick Cain ROB Andrew’s reputation as the Teflon man of English rugby may have taken a knock when he was...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoGuscott column: Let’s play Farrell at 10 with Te’o power outside him
By Jeremy Guscott OWEN Farrell plays fly-half for Saracens – which is where he will be for the big all- English...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoJackson column: Time to end Scarlets’ Euro Cup heartbreaks
By Peter Jackson No contender for Europe’s blue riband trophy can have endured more heartache in their pursuit than the Scarlets,...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoWilliams column: Losing one is unfortunate, losing two may be catastrophic
Shane Williams on the situation at Ospreys with Biggar and Webb set to leave
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoCain column: Kyle Sinckler can consider himself lucky as inconsistency in bans perpetuate
By Nick Cain KYLE Sinckler can consider himself fortunate to get off with a seven-week ban after making contact with Northampton...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoGuscott column: Champions Cup pools draw make it sure to be a thrilling start
By Jeremy Guscott THE European Cup is a tougher, harder tournament under EPCR than it was four years ago when the...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoCain column: Players have not been consulted over extending the season
By Nick Cain PLAYERS and coaches in the Premiership have started to align in their resistance to the World Rugby blueprint...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoHalfpenny will be the one to pay if Gatland experiments with Steff Evans
By Peter Jackson Leigh Halfpenny’s used to be the first name on the Wales team-sheet and not just because they named...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoDave Gallaher forged the All Blacks identity from the furnace of the Boer War
October 4 is the 100th anniversary of the death of Dave Gallaher, killed in action on the first morning of the...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: There’s only one man in my mind who can replace Wilson at Cardiff
By Shane Williams WHAT a shambles it is right now at Cardiff Blues. I must admit I was very surprised to...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoGuscott column: Marcus Smith has all the attributes to become top class
By Jeremy Guscott We shouldn’t be surprised any more when a young player such as Marcus Smith is introduced into the...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoO’Brien’s view on Lions coaching mishaps is wrong but he’s entitled to voice his opinion
By Nick Cain Sean O’Brien is one of the fiercest competitors in the game, yet his view that the 2017 Lions...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoJackson column: From Celtic League to Bloemfontein, Ospreys are winging it
By Peter Jackson When the fledgling Ospreys first took flight in the Celtic League, they had no idea that it would...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoRWC2023: Heart says Ireland but head screams France
By Brendan Gallagher Ireland, South Africa or France? Which country will host the 2023 World Cup? Yesterday in London all three...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoEddie wants a strike on the pitch!
NICK CAIN ASSESSES ENGLAND’S’ LATEST TRAINING CAMP IN THE CAMP Inside or out: Ben Te’o Natural 13: Elliot Daly Versatile: Henry...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Sam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future
Sam Warburton’s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on the Lions tour and his displays...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: It’s wrong Eddie must wait a year to face those NZ bullets
Eddie Jones was in full ogre-slaying mode this week, sounding like the armour-plated incarnation of St George as he talked about...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Top Cat still carries the bruises from Meads’ knee
Clive Rowlands woke up yesterday with the same ache in his lower back, just as he has woken up every Saturday...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn: Hate to say it, but Worcester are looking doomed already
There is no substitute for playing the game, try as you might and no matter what you do, nothing matches actually...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott: Vunipola has made a vital point that must be discussed
If any Premiership player makes a comment containing the words ‘strike action’ it’s a big statement, but it’s gigantic when it’s...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoHate to say it, but the Warriors are looking doomed already
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Easing the pain: Jonny Hill scores in Exeter’s victory over Worcester on Friday night...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoStade are on journey – but is it to relegation?
FRENCH COLUMN On the move? French fly-half Jules Plisson could be leaving Stade Fair to say that Terry Bouhraoua is better...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Philadelphia is next stop on rugby’s world tour
Globalisation is one of the modern day buzzwords and although sometimes I’m not exactly sure what it means the fact that...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn: New RFU boss has a big job – save our game!
The news that the RFU have appointed Steve Brown as CEO should bring a sigh of relief from the whole game...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Dan’s a big loss but Ospreys do have Sam
Dan Biggar is a colossal loss to Welsh rugby. It was no surprise to see his move to Northampton Saints confirmed...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Welsh rugby ticket prices are a tweeting disgrace
Ever since William Webb Ellis did his runner at Rugby School, there have been obvious differences between the football codes. In...
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Guest columnists
/ 9 years agoCatherine Spencer: Litchfield will get new chance to join in 2019
As the dust settles on the World Cup and we see the trophy sail to New Zealand to sit proudly alongside...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: Brits is best of all the imports into Premiership
The Schalk Brits masterclass against Northampton that lit up the Twickenham double-header last weekend made up my mind that he is...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoDaly has the towering talent to lift Wasps to title – Jeremy Guscott
Elliot Daly is the most gifted individual Northern Hemisphere three-quarter because he has the whole package in terms of skill set....
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: North must show he is still worth his place
Ever since the early days on Anglesey, George North had been used to clearing obstacles at high speed in a manner...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoBrendan Gallagher: So why has rugby just gone north in the North?
Sale entertain Newcastle on Friday night in the big northern derby – or the Sharks play the Falcons if you prefer...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: Fearns in Les Bleus? C’est un outrage!
The thought of Carl Fearns becoming a surrogate Frenchman fills me with dread. This is not so much because the Lyon-based...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott: Welcome back Manu, it’s going to be interesting!
Manu Tuilagi will want to hit the ground running this season. However, after virtually three years out of the game with...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoSpit-spot it’s a solution!
A POTENTIAL breakthrough in the diagnosis of concussion through a simple saliva test is a note of good news at the...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoI won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
Asset: Yaw Penxe bursts out of a tackle to score for Kings PICTURE: Huw Evans The start of a new era...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoWe should back this grassroots initiative from Ryan
I WAS fascinated to see my old team-mate Ryan Jones launch a new initiative through the Welsh Rugby Union to try...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoWelcome back Manu, it’s going to be interesting!
Much to prove: Manu Tuilagi on the ball for Tigers PICTURE: Getty Images MANU Tuilagi will want to hit the ground...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoNorth must show he is still worth his place
Struggling: George North looks dejected after the Lions’ 31-all draw against the Hurricanes PICTURE: Getty Images Ever since the early days...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoSorry Leigh, you didn’t have to leave Toulon
LEIGH HALFPENNY will already have made a mental note to clear the decks for Sunday October 15 and the Scarlets’ opening...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoFearns in Les Bleus? C’est un outrage!
Switching allegiances? Carl Fearns on the burst for Lyon The thought of Carl Fearns becoming a surrogate Frenchman fills me with...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoWillie and his double get me on the run
THOSE who used to joke about Willie Duggan being late for his own funeral will not have been surprised to learn...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoThe sweaty basics pay dividends for new-look Gloucester
JOHAN Ackermann might just be able to galvanise Gloucester judging by their cliff-edge 28-21 win over champions Exeter at Kingsholm on...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Cricket lost out in battle of tortoise and Hare…
Had everything gone the way he and others planned it, Dusty Hare would never have played rugby for England. He would...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Quest for Autumn success starts now
The Rugby Championship is a tournament I’ve always enjoyed watching. Its brilliant rugby, played in great conditions and it involves some...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn: Jones must show courage of convictions this autumn
There is that certain ‘something’ about the last remaining days before a new season that always brings a feeling of anticipation...
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Guest columnists
/ 9 years agoGary Gold: Time now for Boks to unleash wonderkid
The wave towards the 2019 World Cup is gathering pace and while the wily old veterans will be in situ for...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Will All Blacks be fresh to go again?
New Zealand have lost only two of their 27 Rugby Championship matches to date – there was also a draw against...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: Lack of common sense could kill Aussie rugby
The Aussies are used to baking hot temperatures and droughts, but as sporting meltdowns go they do not come much worse...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoHow Henley helped make England Women great
Rochelle Clark and Tamara Taylor are seasoned world champions who will play a crucial role in the Red Roses’ bid to...
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