Club Rugby
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 years agoHow much? Northampton dig deep to keep hold of Taqele Naiyaravoro
Neil Fissler brings news of another Northampton Saints player who is set to leave the club after their return from the...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoLandajo unlocks Bear cave for Quins
By GARY FITZGERALD Touchdown: Jake Heenan goes over for Bristol Bears Decisive: Joe Marchant celebrates scoring for Quins PICTURE: Gety Images...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoOEs show off their mettle in gritty win
By JON EDWARDS OLD Elthamians produced an impressive and disciplined display of wet-weather rugby to secure a deserved win in atrocious...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBlack & Ambers looking for sweet home return
PREVIEW… Newport v Merthyr Today (Sunday). Kick-off 2.30pm By ROB COLE NEWPORT have had to wait a long time for their...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoWe’re gutted, says Sheedy, we’re looking to top four
Important: Chris Robshaw CALLUM Sheedy summed up the ambition of newly-promoted Bristol after his Bears failed by the tips of their...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoStortford look slick to blunt the Rams
By JOHN ALLANSON IN WET and windy conditions this was a game almost inevitably dominated by two strong defences and ultimately...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoI’m delighted for England says ex-captain Robshaw
CHRIS Robshaw denied he endured bitter-sweet emotions watching England smash the All Blacks without him …and then tipped Owen Farrell and...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoSecond chance for Stan to prove he’s the man
NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY DISCAREDED Harlequins enforcer Stan South has revealed why his refusal to give up on his Premiership...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoHandy Andy sets Sale on their way
By STEVE SMITH TRIES from Andy Hughes and Raphael Quirke helped Sale secure a crucial victory to climb out of the...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoFelinfoel dodge showers as Emlyn sit it out
Welsh Division One round-up By CARL FIELD FELINFOELstole a march on Newcastle Emlyn at the top of One West after edging...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoBotha on board to tighten up Ampthill’s defence
NEWS EXTRA AMBITIOUS Championship outfit Ampthill have pulled off another coup by appointing former England and Saracens lock Mouritz Botha as...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoCraig finds his range as battling Park edge home
By WARREN MUGGLETON Match winner: Park’s Hugo Ellis KIERAN Power praised his Rosslyn Park side for showing resilience under pressure as...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBournville pushed hard but still lead way
Midlands Premier BOURNVILLE continued their unbeaten run, winning 22-13 at home to Newport Salop. They bagged three tries via Tom Holliday,...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoGiles, Allen ruled out for entire season
OSPREYS wing Keelan Giles has been ruled out for the rest of the 2019-20 season. Centre Cory Allen is also out...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoDu Preez in control as Sharks show style
By NEALE HARVEY Strength in numbers: Akker van der Merwe piles over for Sale’s first try PICTURE: Getty Images Battling: Terrence...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoPack power gets leaders back on track at Titans
Rotherham ……6 Richmond ……23 By GUY WILLIAMS LEAGUE leaders Richmond recovered strongly from last week’s defeat and were far superior to...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEight-try Wimbledon looking full value
London & South East Premier STILL unbeaten, Wimbledon maintain their lead at the top of the table following a 52-7 win...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoIt’s how we react now that counts says Kidney
On the chin: Declan Kidney LONDON Irish supremo Declan Kidney reacted philosophically to the hammering. He said: “It’s one of those...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoDMP profit on long trip south
By NICOLA KENTON Canterbury……13 Darlington ……17 DARLINGTON Mowden park clinched their third win in a row as they edged past Canterbury....
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBarum’s strong run ended by Ivybridge
South West Premier BARNSTAPLE saw their six-game winning run come to a dramatic end as they suffered a first defeat at...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoFurbank shows his class as Saints go five-star
By TOM VICKERS Dangerman: Try scorer Taqele Naiyaravoro looks to break for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images Penalties: Duncan Weir NORTHAMPTON needed...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoAlbion hit hard by robust Club
By PADDY MARSH BLACKHEATH returned to Kent with the full five points after a four tries to three victory over a...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBills avoid weather woes to stretch clear
Northern Premier WITH Harrogate’s game lost to the weather, Billingham move further ahead in the table after beating Kirkby Lonsdale 57-0...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 7 years agoRoaring Bears go on four-try rampage
Bristol ……………26 Richmond ………18 By NADINE KENWORTH BRISTOL Bears secured their third win of the campaign with a bonus-point victory against...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoIt’s so great to see hooker Hayward back says Boyd
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Chris Boyd was delighted to see hooker Mike Haywood back in action. Haywood made his return after...
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English Championship
/ 7 years agoStokes planning to put on a show
Preview Yorkshire Carnegie v Coventry Today, Kick-off 3pm YORKSHIRE Carnegie’s off-season upheaval has not stopped Coventry from putting in the hours...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland favourites but so were All Blacks
Controlled the game: George Ford PICTURE: Getty Images Well, who would have guessed it was semifinals week with so many childish...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 7 years agoWasps reduce Wood to kindling
Firwood……………0 Wasps ……………62 By CHRISTINA HUGHES THE sun may have made a surprise appearance for kick-off but there was little to...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoYear on sidelines inspires change in Mallinder
By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA NORTHAMPTONfull-back Harry Mallinder has vowed to return a better player and person as he zeroes-in on...
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National League 2E
/ 7 years agoLions come on strong with two late tries
Leicester ………17 Bury St Ed ……….0 By MIKE HOWKINS SEVENTEEN points in the final 15 points saw Leicester Lions overcome Bury...
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English Championship
/ 7 years agoBlues pay for ill-discipline with Cornish at the double
By MARK WOOD BEDFORD paid the price as their indiscipline played right into Ealing hands as they triumphed in an attritional...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWoodman expects big things from tyro prop stars
NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY GLOUCESTERscrum guru Trevor Woodman has challenged his front row brat pack to beat a path into...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 7 years agoSharks home and hosed on wet day
DMP Sharks ….32 Worcester ……21 By TOM BULMER DARLINGTON Mowden Park Sharks made it backto- back wins with a bonus-point victory...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoBath need a trophy for Ewels to feel like a success
By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA RECENTLY appointed Bath captain Charlie Ewels says he will only look back on his time in...
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National League 2E
/ 7 years agoTonbridge get back on track
Tonbridge J ….13 Redruth ……………7 By GARETH WITHERS TJS HAD to win ugly as they saw off a committed Redruth side...
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English Championship
/ 7 years agoImproving Ampthill give Exiles a scare
By JONATHAN LANDI All square: Dan Barnes kicks the last-minute penalty for London Scottish to make it 6-6 AMPTHILL are growing...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoKirwan content building future for himself
NEWS EXTRA By JACK JOHNSON EIGHT months ago, Carl Kirwan stepped out at Sixways for a Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final against...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 7 years agoLightning struck by Quins revival
Loughboro’……27 Harlequins……36 By BETHAN ZEIDLER IT WAS a game of two halves for Loughborough Lightning as, after a dominant first half,...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoI can play in the rain as well says Mercer
By NEALE HARVEY Super sub: Chris Cook drives forward for Bath PICTURES: Getty Images Effective: Zach Mercer ZACH Mercer led the...
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National League 2E
/ 7 years agoBolster gives Hawks strength
Henley……………25 Old Albanians 18 By NICK PITSON HENLEY HAWKS deserved their win but were made to work hard by a resolute...
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English Championship
/ 7 years agoDeadeye Bragman edges battle of the boots
By JENNY BATES HARTPURY won the kicking battle to take a tight game in miserable conditions at the Alpas Arena on...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
Brussow calls time NORTHAMPTON flanker Heinrich Brüssow has announced his retirement. The 33-year-old, who won 23 caps for South Africa flanker...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 7 years agoJoy of six for Sarries but no try bonus
Saracens ………15 Glos-Hartpury …7 By WILL PICKWORTH SARACENS made it six wins out of six as they beat Gloucester-Hartpury in a...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoTragic Max motivated us says Bath captain Ewels
NEW Bath supremo Stuart Hooper was delighted to bag his first league points. He said: “Exeter had won their last five...
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National League 2E
/ 7 years agoExcellent Esher ease to valuable away win
Bournemouth …7 Esher …………….24 By ADAM HUNTER UNFORCED errors cost Bournemouth again as they went down to Esher at Chapel Gate....
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English Championship
/ 7 years agoReds get roll on in second half to secure late bonus
By TIM PRYOR JERSEY boss Harvey Biljon praised his side’s defiant, defensive display as they were forced to show real character...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoTough as Met face stiff tests on two fronts
Welsh Championship round-up By CARL FIELD CARDIFF Met director of rugby Danny Milton was delighted to see his side get back...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoTigers fans deserve a response says Jonah
By JON NEWCOMBE Versatile: Leicester winger Jonah Holmes PICTURES: Getty Images AS his Wales teammates battle for a piece of history...
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National League 2E
/ 7 years agoArnott bags hat-trick as Titans stay on top
Taunton……………35pts Clifton …………….27pts By DICK MACEY A CROWD of 485 were treated to a nine-try feast – five scored by wing...
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English Championship
/ 7 years agoHard graft paying off for Falcons flier George
By JON NEWCOMBE Ace: George Wacokecoke AFTER several false starts to his professional career, George Wacokecoke is not getting carried away...
Junior International Rugby
Lucas Friday insists England U20s are ready to take on South Africa challenge
Autumn Internationals
Paul Rees: England’s headless chickens end up getting roasted
Junior International Rugby
England U20s ready for Argentina decider in Junior World Cup
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