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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoGaffney challenges Northampton Saints to earn European cup spot
Northampton's interim director of rugby praises the impression Phil Dowson has made on him since his arrival
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 8 years agoRugby Matters: Hartpury production line set for more Test success
Brendan Gallagher on why the Gloucestershire college isn't just creating international players for England anymore...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years ago‘Sort out season to end injury mayhem’ says Bath coach Toby Booth
Booth explains how the demanding physicality of Premiership rugby has changed his training programme
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoSenior Munster stars show public support for team-mate who served steroid doping ban
Irish rugby in hot debate over whether past dopers should be signed by provinces and the role of IRFU
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoPhillips’ boot puts holders out of the Plate
Welsh Plate & Bowl round-up By CARL FIELD HOLDERS Penallta are out of the WRU National Plate after going down 12-7...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoClinical Otley put Blaydon to sword
By NICK DOYLE Otley …40 Blaydon …17 OTLEY’S forward put in a powerful display as they battled past Blaydon. The visitors...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoAshton hunts bonus
Preview… Toulon v Benetton Today, Kick-off 1pm CHRIS Ashton starts on the left wing for Toulon as they look to earn...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoRams’ late comeback falls short in thriller
By CAMERON TEMPLE Redingensians…29pts Chinnor…31pts Threat: Chinnor’s Orisi Nawaquliva on the attack CHINNOR narrowly claimed victory in what was described by...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoNoves puts Laporte in the dock over axing
DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Ousted: Guy Noves with his erstwhile French squad in training PICTURE: Getty Images Guy Noves has launched...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoRobinson-Hall is the man for Lucs
By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians…20 Chester …5 LUCTONIANS showed grit and determination in their quest to avoid the drop after outplaying Chester...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoScarlets in talks to bring North back
NEWS EXTRA By ALEX BYWATER SCARLETS are in talks to re-sign George North for the start of next season after the...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoPriestley remembered but Henley lose
By NICK PITSON Henley …15 Ton’ Juddian 20 REECE Conlon’s late try gave Tonbridge Juddian the points on a day that...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoAley the star as he boots South to victory
By WAYNE MARSDEN S Leicester …22 Sheffield T…16 RICKIE Aley’s flawless kicking proved to be the difference as South Leicester scraped...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoSuper Scarlets pull plug on Bath hopes
By ROGER PANTING Bath 17pts Tries: Banahan 57, Mercer 73 Conversions: Burns 57, 73 Penalties: Burns 21 Scarlets 35pts Tries: Beirne...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoHot streak up to 12 for Cinderford
By WILL THOMPSON London IWG …17 Cinderford …31 CINDERFORD extended their unbeaten run to 12 games with a dominant display at...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoShock loss for leaders as Tigers find bite
By STEVE SMITH Hinckley …23pts Sedgley Park …26pts HINCKLEY may still sit joint top of the table but lofty reputations are...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoWe were outplayed all round – Todd
BATH director of rugby Todd Blackadder was unhappy that a great opportunity to qualify had been thrown away. He said: “It’s...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoSmashing six for Titans star Rice
By KEITH BROOKING Taunton T’ns…66 Wimbledon …15 OLLIE Rice scored an incredible six tries as Taunton Titans ran out comfortable winners...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoDragons burned by ferocity of Reds pack power
By TOM INNES Jersey Reds 40 Dragons XV 21 JERSEY Reds cruised to a comfortable win over their visitors from Wales...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoSeventh heaven for Sale as run goes on
By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield …10 Sale …47 HIGH-FLYINGSale recorded their tenth win on the bounce in a commanding victory at Sheffield’s...
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 years agoCardiff confident they can double up
Preview Cardiff Blues v Toulouse Today, Kick-off 5:30pm NICK Williams has warned Toulouse they will be run ragged when they arrive...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoFarewell to Hale, one of Cardiff rugby’s favourites
CARDIFF’S oldest player (definitely) and Wales’ most venerable player (arguably) passed away this week when Graham Hale died aged 97. Remarkably...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoLeaders Guernsey get scare at Hertford
London & South East Premier GUERNSEYremain top the table after a 44-33 win away at Hertford as Luke Jones scored a...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoLeinster march on but Blues impress
By ROB COLE Blues XV 27 Leinster A 41 BOTH coaches were able to raise a smile at the end of...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoIt’s three in a row as Macc cling on
By MATT COLERIDGE Macclesf’ld …20 Huddersfield …15 MACCLESFIELD battled past a resilient Huddersfield to secure their third victory in a row....
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 years agoWarriors are still believers as they head for showdown
By JAMES CANDY Worcester 24pts Tries: Humphreys 3, 23; Lewis 5, Adams 39 Conversions: Pennell 3, 40 Brive 24pts Tries: Mulddon...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoCold revenge not so sweet for Marler
Banned: Joe Marler NOBODY has yet pinned down the origins of the ubiquitous phrase ‘revenge is a dish best served cold’,...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoYellows costly as Park are handed initiative
By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s Stor 20 Rosslyn Park 22 BISHOP’S Stortford only have themselves to blame after falling to a narrow...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBees remain clear after battling triumph
Midlands Premier THEleading pair of Birmingham and Solihull Bees and Peterborough Lions both picked up hard fought away victories, but it...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoTitans get tough for elusive victory
By PAUL RICKETT Rotherham 31 Richmond 10 ROTHERHAM won for only the second time this season in a good old forward...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoSpirited Dale give Bridge big scare
By NICK PULLEN Stourbridge…29 Wharfedale …18 STOURBRIDGE reinforced their title credentials with a 13th win of the season but were given...
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 years agoFour tries from Theo swings it Irish way
By NEALE HARVEY London Irish 47pts Tries: Loader 11, Brophy Clews 54, 64, 70, 75, Chawatama 67, Cokanasiga 72 Conversions: Bell...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoRUGBY MATTERS
Hartpury production line set for more Test success BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Making strides:...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoEsher’s storming reply earns draw
By WARREN MUGGLETON Esher …29 Ampthill …29 JAMES Pritchard’s late penalty denied Esher a stunning comeback win. Esher scored 19 secondhalf...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoGrasshoppers keep top spot after rally
Northern Premier PRESTON Grasshoppers still top the table but they had to come from behind, beating relegation strugglers Birkenhead Park 32-12...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoHat-trick man Dyer inspires Hartpury fightback
By ANDREW BEECHAM Hartpury 41 Scarlets XV 24 HARTPURY produced a convincing second half to come up with their first win...
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 years agoLast-gasp Rasolea stifles
By ALEXANDER MCLEMAN Edinburgh 34pts Tries: Watson 48, Van der Walt 65, Rasolea 78 Conversions: Hidalgo-Clyne 49, Kinghorn 79 Penalties: Hidalgo-Clyne...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoTragic loss of Henley stalwart Priestley
HENLEY Rugby club are reeling from the sudden death of club stalwart Simon Priestley, who collapsed and died on the field...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoAlbion pile up the points and bonus
By ALLAN FOSTER Fylde …0 Plymouth Alb 26 A LAST-minute try from Cameron Setter earned Plymouth Albion a bonus point. They...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoSmith double stretches Crusaders’ lead
South West Premier DINGS Crusaders increased their lead at the top of the South West Premier to 11 points following a...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoGriffiths rages after Knights let Bristol off
By GUY WILLIAMS Doncaster 2pts Bristol 37pts THE outcome of this remarkable game leaves Doncaster with a chance of qualifying for...
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 years agoDragons fine start is ended by Bordeaux power play
By JOHN DAVIES Bordeaux 36pts Tries: Jalibert 36, Connor 47, Fuatai 56, Cros 61, 70 Conversions: Jalibert 48, 57, 62, 71...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoLeaders of Top 14? Chiefs just blow them clean away
By MIKE SINCLAIR Hard yards: Exeter try-scorer Don Armand trucks it up PICTURES: Getty Images In the thick of it: Sam...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoWhat a shock as leaders Cov are hit by hail of tries
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath…61pts Tries: penalty try 2, Burcham 10, 63 Bate 22, 53, 56 Lloyd 26, 44, Fielding 30, Davies...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoWasps’ sting too much for spirited Sharks
By HOLLY FOSKETT Wasps …31 D’lington MPS 10 Try: Danielle Waterman CONDITIONS were cold but Wasps brought the heat to secure...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoMiller’s at the double to inspire Exiles
By LUKE JARMYN L Scottish 29 Y Carnegie 19 NICK Scott returned from injury to slide over for the Exiles’ first...
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 years agoWilliams’ wizardry earns first half bonus
By TIM JOHNSON Agen 24pts Tries: Kotze 29, Sadie 47, Qera 56, Jegerlhener 72 Conversions: Verdu 48, Russell 73 Gloucester 45pts...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoBaxter: Woody is great finisher
ENGLAND boss Eddie Jones has yet to be convinced but Exeter boss Rob Baxter believes that Olly Woodburn and Don Armand...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoTry feast for DMP as Moseley are brushed aside
By KEVIN ROBINSON Darlington …42 B’ham Mose …7 DARLINGTON cemented second place after comprehensively beating Birmingham Moseley by six tries to...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBristol run riot with 11-try thrashing of Waterloo
By GEORGE WEST Bristol…59 Firwood W’loo 7 BRISTOL kicked off 2018 in style with a convincing 59-7 win over Firwood Waterloo,...
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