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/ 6 years agoGloucester 17-18 Bristol: Back row battlers get job done for Bristol
Tom Bradshaw reports from Kingsholm, George Skivington reiterated his committment to bringing along Gloucester's youth after defeat to Bristol
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/ 6 years agoWorcester 10-17 Exeter: Mackinder try makes it five in a row for Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs wing Garnet Mackinder comes up with the good to keep Susie Appleby's side on the move in the Premier...
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/ 6 years agoExclusive: BT Sport may reconsider £110m deal with Premiership
The task facing Premiership Rugby chief executive Darren Childs to keep TV broadcast partner BT Sport happy after confirmation that relegation...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoHarlequins 17-20 Loughborough: Lightning leapfrog Quins into second
Loughborough Lightning move behind leaders Saracens with victory over Harlequins at the re-arranged venue of Cobham RFC's Memorial Ground
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/ 6 years agoDan Baker coming back to the Dragons
BY NEILFISSLER THE DRAGONS have agreed a deal with former Wales No.8 Dan Baker who has been playing in France since...
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/ 6 years agoPreview: Ted Hill must block easy access to gold zone
Worcester captain Ted Hill has identified one key area the Warriors must clean up in defence ahead of the visit of...
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/ 6 years agoCleall and Harrison back for Sarries’ title tilt
Saracens welcome back England duo for Sunday's clash with Gloucester-Hartpury in the Allianz Premier 15s
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/ 6 years agoJosh Macleod out for six months with ruptured Achilles
The reason why Macleod was a late withdrawal from Wales' Six Nations squad for their trip to Scotland is now known
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/ 6 years agoJosh Bassett backs Jacob to hit top gear after Quins dip
Wasps wing Josh Bassett previews the team's trip to Worcester Warriors on Sunday in the Premiership
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoBristol 22-12 Sale: Prop star Pam puts Bears clear with 40m solo score
By NATHAN ROCHE BRISTOL held the Sharks at bay to clinch their fourth victory of the season at Shaftesbury Avenue. Sharks...
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Features
/ 6 years agoAlex Dombrandt trying to find answer for Eddie puzzle
The Harlequins No.8 tells Adams Ellis how his journey to the top at Cardiff Met University has built his mentality for...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoConfirmed: RFU Council votes to scrap relegation from Premiership
As revealed by TRP last month, the RFU has voted to scrap relegation from the Premiership this season
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/ 6 years agoThe Championship should become the pathway for coaches says Dean Richards
Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards explores ways to help develop more English coaches at the top level
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/ 6 years agoAgustin Creevy signs longer contract at London Irish
Argentina hooker Creevy has taken to life at the Exiles like a duck to water
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/ 6 years agoMarcus Smith ends speculation over Harlequins future
Smith, 21, has committed to Harlequins beyond this season
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/ 6 years agoAdam Jones aims to develop Harlequins’ mean streak after Gustard’s exit
A lengthy interview with Harlequins scrum coach Adam Jones, who delves into the road ahead for Quins in life after Paul...
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/ 6 years agoWales flanker Dan Lydiate to miss the rest of the season
Welsh fears are realised as its confirmed Dan Lydiate has suffered an ACL knee injury, and will undergo additional scans to...
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/ 6 years agoWorcester ‘disappointed’ by Michael Fatialofa airing medical bills concerns
Former Worcester Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa issued a social media post on Twitter claiming the Premiership club were responsible for outstanding...
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/ 6 years agoMarland Yarde set to stay at Sale Sharks
Big news for Sale fans as the winger who overcome a horrendous knee injury two-and-a-half years ago earns an extension
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/ 6 years agoSekope Kepu terminates his contract at London Irish
The Wallabies prop will return to New Zealand to be with his family, after citing 'personal reasons' behind his departure from...
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/ 6 years agoLondon Irish full-back Tom Homer off abroad
TOM HOMER is set to leave London Irish and move to French ProD2 outfit Montauban next season. The former England U20...
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/ 6 years agoMarcus Smith ready to pledge his future to Harlequins
Interest from Bath and Lyon has seen the starlet's future at Quins questioned
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoNightmare of The Rec goes on for Bath
By MIKE SINCLAIR Bath ....................15pts Tries: Dunn 43, De Glanville 75 Conversions: Priestland 43 Penalties: Priestland 4 Harlequins........28pts Tries: Dombrandt 8,...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoLondon Scottish withdrawal delays Tuilagi return
A new arrival at the Exiles last summer, Brian Tuilagi will have to wait to mark his return to English rugby...
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/ 6 years agoHooper: There are still ‘massive positives’ to take from defeat to Quins
Bath director of rugby looks at the positive side after 13-man Bath fell to a fifth-straight defeat in the Premiership
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoMarlen Walker bolsters Wasps front row
WASPS have signed prop Marlen Walker from Championship side Cornish Pirates on a short-term loan deal. The 32-year-old New Zealander has...
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/ 6 years agoLondon Irish 32-26 Gloucester: Parton try lands the KO for Irish fighters
Bad form continues for Gloucester on their visit to the Brentford Community Stadium, as a Ciaran Knight sin bin proved costly
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby’s Great Schools: Sevenoaks globetrotters took on best in the world
Brendan Gallagher looks at the trailblazers brought through the programme at Sevenoaks School
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoDino Lamb signs on at Harlequins
HARLEQUINS back five forward Dino Lamb has recommitted to an undisclosed-length deal at The Stoop. Lamb, 22, follows teammates Ross and...
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/ 6 years agoSet-piece frailty cost Gloucester says George Skivington
George Skivington and Declan Kidney's post-match thoughts from the Brentford Community Stadium
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/ 6 years agoLeicester 41-24 Worcester: Tigers roar on thanks to Montoya try double
New arrival Julian Montoya scores twice for Tigers on the occasion of Chris Pennell's 250th appearance for Worcester
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/ 6 years agoRichard Wigglesworth so proud to land Leicester captaincy
Reaction from stand-in Tigers skipper Wigglesworth and Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas to the 41-24 clash at Welford Road
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/ 6 years agoTom Mitchell eager to pit wits against Premiership’s finest
Tokyo Olympics is first and foremost in Mitchell's plans, but the axing of the England Sevens programme has gave him to...
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/ 6 years agoBristol Bears lowest in Premiership charts for EQP
Recent Championship clubs such as Bristol and London Irish sit low on the percentage of England qualified players (EQP)
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/ 6 years agoBristol 13-20 Sale: Luke’s late show sends league leaders crashing
Things get better and better for Alex Sanderson at Sale Sharks, with Luke James helping the visitors to Ashton Gate bag...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWomen’s Game in Focus: DMP Sharks scrum-half Chloe Broom
Chloe Broom has progressed from joining DMP Durham Sharks’ Centre of Excellence to becoming a regular feature in the first team...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoAll change for coaches as Cheika stands by | James Harrington
Top 14 club owners plan big coaching changes, with Michael Cheika under consideration by Montpellier president Mohed Altrad
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSharks try was offside fumes Pat Lam
Bristol's defeat to Sale opens the door to Exeter to close the gap on the Premiership leaders
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoWasps 40-3 Worcester: Bonus win for Wasps puts heat on leaders
By ADAM ELLIS WASPS took another step closer to making the Premier 15s a three-way title race with a convincing victory...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoFacundo Gigena becomes an Exile
LONDON IRISH’S foreign legion is set to grow with the club about to sign Facundo Gigena. The Argentina loosehead prop moved...
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/ 6 years agoPreview: Sean Robinson urges Newcastle to get clinical against Chiefs
Newcastle Falcons get the chance to show their early season form is no fluke on Sunday against the reigning Premiership champions
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/ 6 years agoSam Skinner enjoying new-found freedom at Exeter Chiefs
The Exeter and Scotland lock is looking to hit double figures every game in all the stats that count in the...
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/ 6 years agoStormers lock on the move to Prem?
Another giant South African lock could be on his way from Super Rugby to the Premiership this summer...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoChudley joins prop duo at Worcester
WORCESTER have signed scrum-half Will Chudley from Bath on a two-year deal. Bath prop Christian Judge will also head to Sixways,...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoSocino returns to Premiership with Gloucester
ARGENTINA hooker Santiago Socino has joined Gloucester to replace Australian James Hanson. Former Reds and Rebels hooker Hanson, 32, leaves after...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoNewcastle prop Logovi’i Mulipola in transfer riddle
Is the Samoan set to cut short a second stint for a move abroad to France?
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoJaco Coetzee confirmed as cover for Zach Mercer
ZACH Mercer’s move from Bath to Montpellier was confirmed this week, with South African No.8 Jaco Coetzee, 24, coming in to...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWasps 17-22 Northampton: Yellow fever makes Wasps look sickly
Have Northampton Saints finally turned the corner in their season?
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoTigers agree to Taufua’s release
JORDAN Taufua has finally completed a move to French Top 14 side Lyon until the end of the season after Leicester...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoPRL delay decision on freezing relegation
BT Sport share reservations over ring-fencing, leading to PRL requesting a delay on crucial vote by RFU Council
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