Premiership
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoCLOSE-UP
WILL WELCH Newcastle flanker JAMIE GIBSON Northampton flanker Both were at their industrious best, winning lineouts, slowing ball down at the...
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/ 8 years agoCLOSE-UP
JAMES MARSHALL London Irish full-back JASON WOODWARD Gloucester full-back Both these dashing Kiwis have attacking intentions racing through their veins and...
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/ 8 years agoDeano: Crowd were just brilliant
DEAN Richards hailed the occasion and was relieved to come away with the four points that lift his side to third...
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/ 8 years agoStill far too many mistakes – Ackermann
STAR MAN Mark Atkinson was delighted with Gloucester’s win. The centre told TRP: “Irish have run most teams close and we...
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/ 8 years agoWhy defeat by France was biggest blow of all
NICK CAIN Upper hand: France celebrate victory over England PICTURE: Getty Images THERE has been too much of a shoulder-shrug about...
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/ 8 years agoBrown’s ready to ride the wave with Eddie
EDDIE Jones was sacked by Australia after a seven Test losing run in 2005. On Wednesday at Twickenham I asked the...
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/ 8 years agoTough road to success
HOW’S this for an itinerary to help England get their shape back. Three away Tests in South Africa, then an Autumn...
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/ 8 years agoSharks show they can strike with lethal force
By COLIN NEWBOULT Power: Marland Yarde holds off Bryce Heem to score for Sale PICTURES: Getty Images AS A FEW sides...
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/ 8 years agoCiting officer to check gay slur
A SALE player could be in trouble with the authorities after Worcester’s Jamie Shillcock alleged he made a homophobic slur. The...
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/ 8 years agoSimmonds holds nerve to sink Bath fightback
By NEALE HARVEY Match-winner: Joe Simmonds on the break for Exeter PICTURES: Getty Images Workhorse: Exeter’s Don Armand battles for the...
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/ 8 years agoAll-action Obano in message to Eddie
TODD Blackadder admits Bath’s top four hopes are remote. He said: “I’m proud of the effort and our defence was outstanding,...
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/ 8 years agoAxed Ford will roar for Tigers predicts Toomua
By NEALE HARVEY Challenge: George Ford is back for Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images CHASTENED England fly-half George Ford bounces back into...
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/ 8 years agoI’m aggressive alright insists Jake
International bid: Jake Cooper-Woolley WASPS prop Jake Cooper- Woolley has dismissed accusations he lacks the aggression necessary to force his way...
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/ 8 years agoItoje takes a nap as fans are put to sleep
From NICK CAIN at London Stadium MARO Itoje may have stolen the headlines with a soft first-half run-in, which he then...
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/ 8 years agoCLOSE-UP ALEX GOODE MIKE BROWN
Saracens full-back Harlequins full-back Goode, by a whisker. He has tap-dancing feet, and was a constant threat, including the scoring pass...
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/ 8 years agoMcCall: Maro’s full of beans
MARK McCall described Maro Itoje’s display as ‘brilliant’ and added that Itoje’s energy did not surprise him. “Maro looked full of...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHougaard signs lengthy deal to stay at Worcester Warriors
South Africa international will be 33 by the time his new deal at Sixways expires
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoNorthampton Saints discipline George North for missing training session
Wales wing was dropped from Northampton's match against Sale earlier this month
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoExeter Chiefs scrum-half Will Chudley to join Bath next season
Premiership winner becomes Todd Blackadder's latest recruit
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoMilton Kachecha scoops HITZ Best Rugby Performer award
Old Northamptonians youngster has enjoyed a standout year on the rugby pitch as well as in education
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBlackadder: Injuries make my job almost impossible
The Bath director of rugby talks to TRP about challenges spawned from his team's lengthy injury list
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHarlequins centre Jamie Roberts to join Premiership rivals Bath
Roberts moves to the Rec after Tapuai's switch to the Stoop was confirmed last week
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/ 8 years agoJulian Salvi names the Guy to take over as Eddie’s 7
The Exeter flanker proposes one player who 'has never had a chance' so far under Eddie Jones
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/ 8 years agoWage demands will harm young talent, says Leicester coach Matt O’Connor
The Leicester director of rugby comments on wages and the recent recruitment activity at Welford Road
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/ 8 years agoHITZ Young Ambassador thrilled at award
Bath's Jake Britton takes Young Ambassador gong at HITZ Awards
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/ 8 years agoGaffney slams missing North
GEORGE North came under fire from Saints boss Alan Gaffney for being unavailable yesterday. Gaffney questioned the Wales wing’s commitment to...
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/ 8 years agoMalins reaping rewards from Farrell tutorials
By NEALE HARVEY Out in front: Owen Farrell Alex Lozowski GIFTED Saracens playmaker Max Malins is ready to step out of...
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/ 8 years agoBotha playing for his future at Irish
Believer: London Irish back rower Arno Botha HIGH-impact back rower Arno Botha believes London Irish can still pull off a miracle...
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/ 8 years agoHarrison demands a repeat performance
By NEALE HARVEY Extended run: Tigers No.9 Sam Harrison LEICESTER’S historic victory over Saracens last week will count for nothing unless...
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/ 8 years agoKingston urges fans to ‘park frustrations’
HARLEQUINS’ welcome Bath to the Stoop in the match rescheduled from Friday night due to the freezing conditions. Quins make six...
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/ 8 years agoFalcons find slippery roads lead to the top
Driving force: Newcastle scrum-half Michael Young breaks clear to set up a try for Ally Hogg. PICTURES: Getty Images Bulldozer: Gloucester...
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/ 8 years agoGloucs: We let win slip away
DEAN Richards praised his Newcastle side’s character after they brought Gloucester’s unbeaten home record in the league to an end. This...
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/ 8 years agoDiamond: Only a fool wouldn’t pick Denny for England
By GARY FITZGERALD Hard yards: Jonathan Ross trucks it up for Sale. PICTURES: Getty Images Testing defence: Piers Francis looks for...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBakewell’s challenge to create new pack legacy at Leicester Tigers
The Kiwi forwards coach on leaving Bristol for Welford Road and the new generation he wants to foster
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBatty: Plenty of life left in the old dog yet!
Batty seeking to rule the roost in the hooker department at the Rec
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/ 8 years agoGloucs rue 34 missed tackles
GLOUCESTER head coach Johan Ackermann rued a frustrating secondhalf and wants to see his side make amends next week against Newcastle...
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/ 8 years agoAmazing Mr Wilson gives Bath last word
By ANDY BABER Shark attack: Denny Solomona scores Nervless: James Wilson kicks the winning points PICTURES: Getty Images MAKESHIFT fly-half James...
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/ 8 years agoWe must be more clinical admits disappointed Diamond
STEVE Diamond, Sale Sharks’ director of rugby, admitted his team need to be more clinical when they get into winning positions....
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/ 8 years agoSpencer eager to capitalise on big chance to impress
By NEALE HARVEY Aiming for impact: Ben Spencer PICTURE: Getty Images POPULAR hooker Schalk Brits makes an eagerly-awaited return as Saracens...
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/ 8 years agoIrish remain defiant despite 16pt gap
Spencer, Cox, Arr, Hammond Back in the lineup: Johnny Williams ENGLAND midfield prospect Johnny Williams returns as London Irish aim to...
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/ 8 years agoNadolo gets behind bid for Pacific Islanders franchise
ISN’T it odd how things come full circle. Back in the supposedly bad old amateur days, the Super Ten competition was...
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/ 8 years agoDe Villiers may come calling for Ewers
Boss: Pieter De Villiers NEW Zimbabwe coach Pieter De Villiers, who led South Africa to a Lions and Tri-Nations success in...
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/ 8 years agoRUGBY MATTERS
Reducing penalty sanctions may resurrect old quick-tap BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points Bag of...
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/ 8 years agoAction man Browne completes epic trans-Atlantic solo mission
POWERFUL Irish lock Damian Browne travelled the world playing rugby with long spells at Connacht, Northampton, Brive, Leinster and Oyonnax and...
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/ 8 years agoWe’re scared of losing the title admits Baxter
By MIKE SINCLAIR Held up: Luke Cowan Dickie is stopped by the Northampton defence short of the try line PICTURES: Getty...
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/ 8 years agoOlly burst changed it all says Dickens
ALAN Dickens, Saints’ interim coach, lamented: “For 70 minutes we were in control. Then Olly Woodburn makes a fantastic break. “That...
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/ 8 years agoFalcons show they are really in this title challenge
By NEALE HARVEY Not to be denied: Sinoti Sinoti powers over for Falcons PICTURES: Getty Images Early hope: James Horwill scores...
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/ 8 years agoKingston: We have to get our pride back
HARLEQUINS boss John Kingston struggled for positives He said: “We defended manfully for long periods and it was fantastic to see...
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/ 8 years agoGopperth’s pressure kick saves the day
By JAMES LLOYD Pack power: Gloucester celebrate their first try PICTURES: Getty Images In the thick of it: Wasps ace Jimmy...
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/ 8 years agoThat was pathetic admits Bath boss
DIRECTOR of rugby Todd Blackadder’s succinct appraisal of his side’s performance was “pathetic” as he said sorry to Bath fans after...
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