Club Rugby
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National League 2N
/ 5 years agoTitans get historic derby win over Field
By DAVID BEDDOWS Rotherham.......26 Huddersfield... 12 ROTHERHAM were made to work hard by Huddersfield before securing a ninth-straight win in a...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoInjury-hit Bath fall to Saints’ fast start
By ROB WILDMAN Northampton ..40pts Tries: Hutchinson 2, Freeman 12, Augustus 24, 35; Skosan 51, 67 Conversions: Biggar 2, 12,...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoReturning skipper Burford leads Quins charge
By HARRY LATHAM-COYLE Harlequins ......69 DMP Sharks ......7 BOTTOM-feeding DMP Durham Sharks were dealt another heavy defeat by Harlequins at The...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLions end long wait for victory
By BEN JAYCOCK Stormers ........19 Lions ................37 THE Lions picked up their first win since the opening round, as they comfortably...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLudlam is our Mr 100% – Boyd
NORTHAMPTON boss Chris Boyd applauded the leadership of Lewis Ludlam. “He not only talks well but he leads by example,” Boyd...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoGallant Sharks stung by Lyons’ early red card
By JON BATHAM Wasps ..............22 Sale ....................8 LEAH Lyons’ early red card proved pivotal as Wasps claimed a hardearned bonus-point win...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoThe cooped-up players deserve our sympathy
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WALES’ four regions begin their European campaigns this weekend and they will head into the...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 5 years agoBargoed stay top but 12-try Pooler in pursuit
Championship round-up A DUAN Thomas hat-trick sent Pontypool on their way to an 82-3 thrashing of Tata Steel at home. Leighton...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPennell: Eddie’s wrong on Lawrence
By NICK CAIN Oh yes! Dave Ewers roars his delight after Tom O’Flaherty, right, scores for Exeter Chiefs against bitter rivals...
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National League One
/ 5 years agoBishop’s floored as Caldy kick on
By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s Stort........ 20 Caldy......................... 31 A FAST start was the key for Caldy as they carved out a...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoLightning dig deep to rescue win at the death
By MATT MERRITT Glouc-Hartpury..31 Loughborough..33 LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning powered out of the blocks to establish a 28-7 half-time lead before Gloucester kicked...
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Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoSaints aim to make a statement in Europe
By PAUL REES ALEX Waller is one of Northampton’s longest serving players, having made his debut 12 years ago, and hopes...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 5 years agoPenallta keep lead in East but Newbridge are coming
Welsh National One roundup By STEFFAN THOMAS NEWBRIDGE ran in eight tries on their way to a comprehensive 45-5 victory at...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoOllie grabs hat-trick as Irish go full throttle
By MATT WRIGHT London Irish ....43pts Tries: Rowe 7, Hassell-Collins 10, 29, 52, Mafi 33, Creevy 65 Conversions: Jackson 7,...
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National League One
/ 5 years agoAlbion hit the Max in seven-try show
By PADDY MARSH Plymouth Albion...49 Darlington MP.......22 PLYMOUTH Albion produced their best performance of the season as they ran in seven...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoZebras maintain their perfect start
Northern Premier OTLEY increase their lead at the top of the table following a 50-17 win at home to Burnage. Luke...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoBonus point win keeps Chiefs in the running
By STEWART McCULLOUGH Worcester ......12 Exeter ..............29 EXETER Chiefs underlined their top four credentials with a bonuspoint win over Worcester. Linde...
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Challenge Cup
/ 5 years agoBordeaux can be Woki champs
PAUL REES CONSIDERS THE COVID IMPACT ON THIS SEASON’S EUROPEAN CUP Tigers roar in 2002: Leicester will be hoping to revive...
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European Rugby
/ 5 years agoCardiff and Munster are homeward bound from South Africa
Cardiff have announced that the majority of their playing and background staff will leave South Africa on Thursday morning following a...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoNine new coronavirus cases in Munster camp
PA Rugby Union Munster have reported nine positive coronavirus cases among their players and staff following the latest round of PCR...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoBilly Vunipola stars as Saracens go second
Saracens moved into second place of the Gallagher Premiership with a home win against Sale Sharks on Sunday afternoon. Sarries led...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWomen’s World Cup is coming home in 2025
ENGLAND is set to host the women’s World Cup in 2025, when it increases from 12 to 16 teams. England, which...
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National League 2E
/ 5 years agoHammett puts seal on Barnes success
By MARTIN CONWAY Barnes...............33 Barnstaple......... 8 BARNES took control of the second half to secure a comfortable 33-8 win over Barnstaple...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoAdamson hat-trick gets Blues back to winning ways
By TOM CARR Bedford ............40pts Tries: Adamson 9, 42, 76, Elliott 26, Maisey 58, Tapley 78 Conversions: Maisey 10, 27, 59,...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoBoyd pleased to see progress
BRISTOL B ears director of rugby Pat Lam admitted it had been a difficult night for his side in the scrum...
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National League 2E
/ 5 years agoWorthing storm to gutsy win over Reds
By BILL HOOPER Redruth.............. 10pts Worthing........... 24pts We’re in! Worthing celebrate a try, PICTURES: Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo Richard Brown ploughs over...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoEhize leads from front for Exiles’ maiden win
By TOM SANSOM L Scottish ..........36pts Tries: Tuilangi 28, Baldwin 54, Ehizode 60, Jurevicius 65, King 72 Conversions: Sheppard 28, 60,...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoURC must be transparent on what happens next
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND In limbo: Cardiff and Scarlets players do not know when they can return to Wales...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoInjury-hit Wasps are bewildered by Billy
By ROGER PANTING Wasps ................33pts Tries: Young 23, Oghre 39, Barbeary 57, Umaga 74, 78 Conversions: Umaga 39, 57, 74, 78...
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National League 2E
/ 5 years agoRed card fails to halt the Hinckley charge
By CHRIS CAMPBELL Hinckley..................22 Rochford Hun......... 17 HINCKLEY came back from a red card for hooker Adam Johnson to earn a...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoOnojaife, Williams suspended
RUGBY SHORTS JORDAN Onojaife of Bedford Blues has been banned for three weeks after receiving a red card last weekend for...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoDeacon excited to finally get George’s talent on his team
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Reunited: George Ford PAUL DEACON is relishing being reunited with George Ford next season – well over a...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoCricket shrine is ‘ruined’ by Ospreys
Bounce back: Rob Simmons, centre, is mobbed after scoring for London Irish PICTURE: Getty Images THE Ospreys have been accused of...
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National League 2N
/ 5 years agoField find their form to push Gate aside
By ANDREW SMITH Huddersfield....23pts Harrogate............ 7pts THE resurgence of Huddersfield has continued with a well-deserved threetry victory against Yorkshire rivals Harrogate....
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoWe were too soft in defence groans boss Blackett
WASPS’ head coach, Lee Blackett, was unhappy. “It was a disappointing night and a disappointing result. Two points we will take,...
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National League 2E
/ 5 years agoYoung shines as Lions oust OAs
By BRIAN QUINN Old Albanian........... 14 Leicester Lions..... 16 A HAUL of 15 points from fly-half Ben Young helped Leicester Lions...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoPreston unable to take full advantage
Northern Premier WITH Alnwick’s game against Otley postponed, it was an opportunity for the chasing pack to make some inroads into...
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoRoberts likely to bid Ulster farewell for Wales future
By ALEX BYWATER Big impact: Bradley Roberts tackles Vincent Koch NEW Wales hooker Bradley Roberts admits his shock Test bow this...
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National League 2N
/ 5 years agoStroll in the Park for ever-reliable Collins
By STEVE SMITH Chester..................... 14 Sedgley Park.........42 STEVE Collins had a perfect day from the tee as Sedgley Park put their...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSaints give depleted Bear pack a bullying
By NATHAN RICHARDS Bristol ................20pts Tries: Kerr 4, Leiua 42 Conversions: Sheedy 5, 43 Penalties: Sheedy 21, 31 Northampton ..36pts Tries:...
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National League 2E
/ 5 years agoClifton stave off comeback threat
By ROGER OPIE Clifton.......................22 Canterbury.............. 19 CLIFTON managed to cling on for a narrow victory in a competitive tussle with Canterbury....
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoSheffield knocked off top by rivals
Midlands Premier LEADERS Sheffield suffered their second defeat of the season against Scunthorpe, throwing a tight division wide open. The sides...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoDragons are blown away in the wind
By ROGER PANTING Dragons ............14pts Tries: S Davies 22, Holmes 32 Conversions: S Davies 22, 32 Edinburgh ........30pts Tries: Boffelli 3,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoThe smoking priest fired up Crescent
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools CRESCENT College in Limerick – now styled Crescent Comprehensive – lies...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoSearle’s try rewards the Warrior spirit
By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle ........24pts Tries: McGuigan 20, 53; Radwan 25, Cooper 72 Conversions: Hodgson 26, 73 Worcester ........24pts Tries: Beck...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoDorking downed by Sevenoaks
London & South East Premier LEADERS Dorking went down for the first time this season, losing 8-6 at Sevenoaks. The hosts...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoOspreys fail to find lift off as Friend’s men plunder seven
By JOHN FALLON Connacht ..........46pts Tries: Hansen 2, Bolton 13, McNulty 23, Arnold 43, Penalty 58, Blade 70, Fitzgerald 78 Conversions:...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoDeano: We must learn to control
DEAN Richards thanked the staff at Kingston Park who worked around the clock to get the game underway, but despite Falcons...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoParker’s the star as Hornets bite
SW Premier THE battle of the giants took place this weekend with the leagues two unbeaten sides Hornets and Exeter University...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoNo problem in Cardiff? Read these tweets, WRU
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW The Welsh Rugby Union maintained a stony silence all week in the face...
Autumn Internationals
Ben Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
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