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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoForce yourselves into Eddie’s plan for Japan
NEALE HARVEY finds England head coach Steve Bates has set his lads a big challenge Under 20s Returning stars: Quins flier...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoYOUNG GUNS
SAM NIXON BATH PROP Having enjoyed a close-quarters view of Beno Obano’s rise to the top with Bath and England, tight-head...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoCourtney has big appetite for success – Jones
EDDIE Jones is banking on Courtney Lawes to put the stranglehold on Italy. The England head coach heaped praise on his...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoStrange gives Welsh boys licence to thrill
Round-up FRANCE were runners-up last season but must do without 19-year-old fly-half sensation Matthieu Jalibert, who was called up to the...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoScots must go Full Monty to strip Wales down in Cardiff
Brendan Gallgher looks back on the Six Nations matches between Wales-Scotland in Cardiff SCOTLAND will sweep into Cardiff later this week...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoRhys has become the victim of politics
Sad: Rhys Webb has been robbed of his Cardiff farewell PICTURE: Getty Images The lucky ones find a way of bowing...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoIf the scrums are competitive you will see a great game predicts Gatland
Smart: Warren Gatland AS you would expect, Wales coach Warren Gatland is among those who have clocked that Wales enjoy the...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoBurton knew how to pick a winner when he took Liz to Cardiff
FROM his vantage point somewhere in Milan, Marvin Hagler will be keeping a beady eye on Ireland’s fortune over the coming...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoNever a dull moment – six of the most memorable Wales v Scotland encounters in Cardiff
Game-changer: Stuart Hogg is yellow carded then sent off by referee Jerome Garces in 2014 1923: Wales 8 Scotland 11 Known...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoCan Wales half-backs hit it off like Gareth and Barry?
AN UNCANNY piece of Celtic history will be repeated in Cardiff next Saturday after exactly 50 years. When Wales and Scotland...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoJones: Injuries or not, failure not an option
Wales Experienced head: Alun Wyn Jones PICTURES: Getty Images ALUN Wyn Jones believes the experience of head coach Warren Gatland can...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agowait for a win
On target: Sale’s Chris Johnson kicks more points PICTURES: Steve Wells Menace: Hinckley’s Jonny Sykes threatens the line The theme continued...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoWatson well aware that away form will determine Scots’ fate
GARY HEATLY talks to openside Hamish Watson about the challenges ahead Scotland Scalp hunter: Hamish Watson Hamish Watson knows that for...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoRiley runs riot as Park keep pace
By LUKE MADEIRA Macclesfield…18 Sedgley P………28 SEDGLEY Park closed the gap on the top two after a hard-fought victory over Macclesfield....
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National League One
/ 8 years agoStortford picked off after strong opening
By JOHN ALLANSON STORTFORD’S strong start was undone by a couple of missed tackles and Coventry went on to a comfortable...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoVictory for Lions despite Otley’s efforts
By NICK DOYLE LEICESTER Lions roared back to winning ways with a first-half performance that was sufficient to see off Otley....
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoMemo to Warren: Let Scarlets lead way
In superb form: Rhys Patchell should play at fly-half PICTURE: Getty Images IN February 2008 I was part of a Wales...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoBlaydon battered by brilliant Bridge
By DAVE LAWRENCE Stourbridge….89 Blaydon ……….17 SUPREME Stourbridge put relegation-threatened Blaydon to sword as they ran riot by racing over for...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoStudents in lively mood after break
By OSCAR MORTIMER LOUGHBOROUH were well rested after a waterlogged pitch cost them their game at Plymouth the week before, but...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoTigers mauled as Tynedale run riot
By BRIAN TILLEY SHEFFIELD Tigers were blown away at a windswept Tynedale, where the rampant hosts ran in 11 tries. The...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoBrunel must turn French Cup aces into champs
NICK CAIN says don’t write off France - just look at their club teams in Europe France Options at No.10: Anthony...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
PETER DODS THE GALA AND SCOTLAND FULL-BACK Istarted the 1984 Grand Slam with a split pair of boots and ended it...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoSuperb Street turn on the style at Geese
By BEN CARTER LI Wild Geese …0 Broadstreet….34 BOTTOM-PLACED Broadstreet produced a wet-weather masterclass as they cruised to superb a five-try...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoSanders rescues Ravers late on
By JAMIE RUSSELL A DOMINANT second half from Caldy enabled them to bounce back and ultimately overturn a nine-point interval deficit....
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoBattling Dale hold out for key victory
By ED WILLIAMS3 A DEFENSIVEbattle was just edged by Wharfedale as they secured a narrow victory over Chester. The visitors set...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoO’Shea: We’ll have a go, not die wondering
BRENDAN GALLAGHER talks to the Italian camp and finds reasons for optimism this season Italy Masked marvel: Ian McKinley PICTURE: Getty...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoHawks soar after late penalty try
By NICK PITSON A PENALTY try two minutes from the end gave Henley Hawks a bonuspoint win against a committed and...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoMugford return eclipsed by the battling of his old pals
By STEVE JACKSON Made it: Darren Fox, left, and his Cambridge teammates celebrate at the end PICTURES: Pinnacle FORMER Cambridge fly-half...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoWarren Seals a late win for DMP at Caldy
Caldy ……8 Darlington MP10 ■By JAMIE RUSSELL DARLINGTON Mowden Park stole the glory from Caldy with a last-minute penalty in an...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoCaptain Joe leads Ionians past Club
Hull Ionians …32 Blackheath …2 ■By MALLY KNOWLES THERE were few people in National One circles expecting this result. Blackheath arrived...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoOEs hold firm to down Cambridge
O Elthamians…12 Cambridge …7 ■By JON EDWARDS A MAGNIFICENT defensive effort deep into injury-time saw Old Elthamians secure a nailbiting victory...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoMacclesfield edge battle of forwards
Leics Lions…7 Macclesfield 14 ■By ROSS BARNETT TRIES from Samuel Moss and Ryan Parkinson were enough as Macclesfield edged out Lions...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoHayler helps Barum end loss streak
Barnstaple …24 Canterbury…7 ■By ANDREW JONES BARNSTAPLE ended their four-game losing streak with a dominant display against Canterbury. With Jake Murphy...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoDerby-day joy for Turner as A’s edge past brave Stortford
Ampthill…22pts Tries: Baker 12, 55, Williams 76 Conversions: Pritchard 12, 56 Penalties: Pritchard 34 Bishop’s Stort …12pts Tries: Hutler 49, Apperley...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoHinckley provide perfect response
Sheffield T…5 Hinckley…36 ■By STEVE SMITH FOLLOWING a shock home defeat last weekend, Hinckley needed to bounce back to keep their...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoReds come from behind for victory
Redruth…38 Taunton T …22 ■By BILL HOOPER REDRUTH overcame a seven-point first-half deficit to overpower Taunton with four second-half tries. Taunton...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoOli’s on song as in-form Park pile more pressure on Fylde
Rosslyn Pk …31 Fylde …15 ■By CHARLIE PEAT ROSSLYN Park continued their fine run of form with a dominant five-try victory...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoHooker Dan gets game on with his harrow
Wharfedale …16 Sheffield …10 ■By ED WILLIAMS TWO penalties from Tom Barrett gave Wharfedale victory in this battle of the basement...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoLaventure gives Don vital success
Wimbledon …32 Bury St Eds …12 ■By FRANCIS PEARSON STRUGGLING Wimbledon earned a bonus-point try over Bury St Edmunds as their...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoMose back row overpowers OAs
B Moseley …34 O Albanian …13 ■By PAUL SMITH LED by sparkling displays from back-rowers Laurence Cowen and Ciaran Moore, Birmingham...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoWilkinson’s undaunted after agony of late try
Sedgley Park …23pts Tynedale…22pts ■By LUKE MADEIRA SEDGLEY Park coach Matt Bebbington admitted there was lots of room for impovement despite...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoHawks soaring high on Tibbatt’s hat-trick
Broadstreet …12 Henley …42 ■By JAMES GOLD MATTHEW Tibbatts scored a hat-trick as Henley cruised past Broadchurch with a comfortable bonus...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoCov back on track with nine-try cruise
Coventry …57 Esher …12 ■By JOHN WILKINSON IT WAS business as usual for Coventry who bounced back from their heavy defeat...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoSale finish with flourish to remain at the top
Sale …39 South Leics …7 ■By STEFAN JONES SALE have blasted their way to the top of the table and only...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoCinderford edge out Redings in title battle
Cinderford …26pts Redingensians…5pts Mud bath: No.8 Harry Hone touches down Cinderford’s first try. ■By NIGEL WILCE CINDERFORD maintained their place at...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoFotuali’i: Change eligibility rules to aid Tier 2
NEWS EXTRA ■By NEALE HARVEY SAMOA star Kahn Fotuali’i has urged World Rugby to ease their eligibility rules and allow players...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoFresh kit helps as Chester clean up
Chester…24 Stourbridge …12 ■By BEN GODDARD CHESTER returned to winning ways to disrupt Stourbridge’s promotion push and send them to their...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoDefensive dilligence pays Reds dividends
Old Redcliff’ 34 Clifton …0 ■By BEN RODEN OLD Redcliffians took the Bristol derby by the scruff of its neck to...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoMapletoft backing Boyce to grab his big chance
NEWS EXTRA ■By NEALE HARVEY SHOCK England call-up Lewis Boyce has all the attributes to succeed but must prove himself quickly...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoRowntree spot-on to see Otley home
Huddersfield …18 Otley …22 ■By ANDREW SMITH A SUPERB display with the boot from Otley’s Joe Rowntree proved to be decisive...
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