Club Rugby
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National League One
/ 1 year agoHayman’s double extends record
By PADDY MARSH Plymouth................. 16 Rams......................... 21 RAMS maintained their unbeaten record this season, but they were pushed all the way...
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National League One
/ 1 year agoLate surge sees Dings romp clear
By BAZ JOHNSON Dings.........................46 Darlington............... 20 DINGS fully justified being favourites with a big win over Darlington Mowden Park. On paper...
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National League 2N
/ 1 year agoLeaders pounce on poor discipline from Hull
By RICHARD GORE Hull..................... 18 Lymm................ 24 HULL lost a game they were in control of at half-time as a penalty...
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National League 2N
/ 1 year agoIonians show grit but come up short
By EDWIN WILLIAMS Wharfedale............ 30 Hull Ionians............24 WHARFEDALE had established a good lead by half-time, but a spirited comeback by Ionians...
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National League 2N
/ 1 year agoIn-form Fisher nets considerable tally
By MIKE BROWN Billingham.............. 10 Sheffield..................45 A WOUNDED Sheffield made up for last week’s loss to Leeds Tykes. It was clear...
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National League 2N
/ 1 year agoTigers at long last find their killer bite
By TIM THORLEY A much-anticipated bottom-of-the-table clash saw both sides score five tries, but it was Sheffield Tigers who emerged with...
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National League 2N
/ 1 year agoTykes hold off second-half scare after a thriller
By BEN CROPPER Leeds Tykes...........35 Preston.....................29 LEEDS Tykes were given a fright for the second successive week in a high-scoring affair...
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National League 2N
/ 1 year agoChester toil as the hosts fail to crack
By NICK DOYLE Otley.......................... 19 Chester..................... 14 CHESTER dominated the second half, but came away frustrated. Rhys Hamilton came close in...
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National League 2N
/ 1 year agoDale fall to bottom after Fylde’s rout
By BRIAN TILLEY Tynedale.................22 Fylde.........................45 AFTER a bright start which saw them race into a 12-0 lead, Tynedale crashed to another...
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National League 2W
/ 1 year agoHonours are even after a last-gasp Rowe try
By SAM SMITH L’ghborough S.36 Luctonians.......36 NOTHING could separate these two sides at the end of an absorbing contest. The key...
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National League 2W
/ 1 year agoDecalmer score is hosts’ killer blow
By PAUL BOLTON Bournville...............27 Hinckley.................. 19 BOURNVILLE produced a performance of two distinct halves as they returned to winning ways in...
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National League 2W
/ 1 year agoHosts capitalise as Exeter implode
By ALEX GREGGOR Camborne................54 Exeter Uni................24 EXETER University implode as Camborne’s promotion charge continues. Things started perfectly for the hosts who...
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National League 2W
/ 1 year agoRatu in at the double as visitors put up a real fight
By MIKE AMOS Taunton.............28pts Cinderford......... 17pts Action stations: Joe Atkins breaches the Cinderford defence and, right, Ratu Vakalutukali scores PICTURES: Gary...
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National League 2W
/ 1 year agoDaniels’ magic is the key to a top Clifton triumph
By BILL HOOPER Redruth....................32 Clifton.......................45 CLIFTON’S Luke Daniels inspired his side to a bonus-point win against the Reds. Redruth were quickly...
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National League 2E
/ 1 year agoMartin’s boot is the difference in tightest of tussles
By CAMERON MACMILLAN Canterbury....... 13 Barnes...............22 BARNES moved into the top three courtesy of a hard-fought, tense win against a home...
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National League 2E
/ 1 year agoHosts take heart in battling defeat
By ED MARRIAGE Colchester..............25 Dorking.....................38 DORKING out-scored bottom club Colchester six tries to four, but not for the first time this...
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National League 2E
/ 1 year agoLeaders turn on second-half class
By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J............40 Westcombe P........... 5 IN-FORM TJs remain at the top of the table with a perfect 40-point...
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National League 2E
/ 1 year agoHappy Havant look here to stay!
By PETE MAYHEAD Havant................37pts Old Albanian.....29pts THE first fixture between these two sides for 15 years was well worth the wait...
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National League 2E
/ 1 year agoGreat Scott! Sedgwick celebrates big day in style
By STEVE FITZMAURICE Sevenoaks..............43 Oxford.......................29 SEVENOAKS were in celebratory mood before kick-off with captain Scott Sedgwick collecting his 200th first XV...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 year agoResults
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBath take the glory in late drama
BUCS RUGBY ■ By TOM JEFFREYS DEFENDING league champions Exeter University suffered their first defeat of the season this week, losing...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLawson flies the flag for Gosforth
SCHOOLS RUGBY ■ By TOM JEFFREYS THE first phase of the boys RFU ACE League has just about drawn to a...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 1 year agoMorris hat-trick lifts Steelmen
Super Rygbi round-up ■ By CARL FIELD HOOKER Ieuan Morris came off the bench to settle matters for Ebbw Vale at...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 1 year agoSymes snatches it for Ponty
Premiership Cup round-up A LAST-GASP penalty goal from outside-half Jacob Symes sent Pontypridd through to the semi-finals of the WRU Premiership...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 1 year agoBRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMaverick Jalibert makes his case
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN HOW do you solve a problem like Matthieu Jalibert? The 25-year-old Bordeaux fly-half is, undoubtedly, one of...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoConnacht vs Dragons – United Rugby Championship Preview
By Peter Ryan The Dragons will hit the road this weekend and travel to Northern Ireland to face Connacht. Dai Flanagan’s...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoOspreys vs Edinburgh – United Rugby Championship Match Preview
By Peter Ryan The Ospreys will host Edinburgh at the iconic Brewery Field as the URC’s first block of games concludes...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoBath vs Sale Sharks – Gallagher Premiership Match Preview
By Peter Ryan Bath will take on Sale this ale as they will look to cement themselves at the top of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoNewcastle Falcons vs Gloucester – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan The Newcastle Falcons will head to Kingsholm to take on an electrifying Gloucester side in the final game...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoFive Key Things to look out for in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend
By Charlie Elliott The Gallagher Premiership will be a different place this weekend, with England call-ups being unavailable for their clubs,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoScarlets vs Zebre Parma – United Rugby Championship Match Preview
It is another Friday night game for the Scarlets as they welcome Zebre Parma to Llanelli. We are entering the final...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoBristol Bears vs Northampton Saints – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Teams in the Gallagher Premiership will leave it all on the pitch before the break for...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoGallagher Premiership Team of the Week: Alex Lozowski, Fitz Harding and Elliot Daly shine
By Charlie Elliott Fantastic finishing from Fitz Harding, Alex Lozowski’s impeccable kicking and a vintage Elliot Daly performance were the standouts in the Gallagher Premiership. ...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoNewcastle Falcons end losing run
By Paul Rees Newcastle Falcons finally brought their 25-match losing run to an end with a victory in their battle of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoNick Isiekwe finds sense of direction
By Adam Hathaway Nick Isiekwe insists the new spirit of co-operation between club and country can help him take the next...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoGabriel Ibitoye can go to the next level, says Pat Lam
By Mark Stevens Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam believes in-form winger Gabriel Ibitoye is capable of playing at the next...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoAlex Sanderson: George Ford wants to be a player, not a coach
By Jon Newcombe George Ford returns to training next week but it has come too late for him to be included...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoOllie Lawrence happy to move in at No.12
By Paul Rees A play called The Fear of 13 opened in London to five-star reviews last week, but it is...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoNorthampton Saints won’t rush Alex Mitchell
By Paul Rees Northampton will not rush Alex Mitchell back into action despite missing the injured England No.9 in the opening...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSaracens go top in last-minute drama
By Paul Rees Bristol Bears ................... 35pts Tries: Harding 2, 35, 41; Randall 18, Fricker 43 Conversions: MacGinty 36, 42 Penalties:...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoMark McCall: I can’t recall win like that
Mark McCall has been in charge of Saracens for 13 years but admitted he had never experienced a victory like yesterday’s....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoFrancois van Wyk late show steals it for Bath
By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: Dombrandt 6, Isgro 16, 37 Conversions: Smith 7, 17, 38 Penalty: Smith 61 Bath...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoJohann van Graan: That was a match of quality
Bath head coach Johann van Graan was impressed with what he saw. “What a rugby game,” he said. “A very high-quality...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoVersatile Tommy Freeman in control for Northampton Saints
By Adam Hathaway Northampton Saints ..... 47pts Tries: Freeman 3, Furbank 7, Sleightholme 20, 26; James 23, Hendy 36, Ramm 60...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoAlex Sanderson: You can’t play loose against an angry team
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson feared his side would face a Northampton backlash after their defeat to Leicester and he...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoAt last! Newcastle Falcons end record losing streak
By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle ........................ 24pts Tries: van der Walt 17, Blamire 29, 54 Conversions: Grayson 18, 30, 55 Drop goal:...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoRob Baxter: We are missing a little belief
Exeter boss Rob Baxter looked perplexed after seeing his side suffer the ignominy of falling to the basement boys of the...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoNo rest for Leicester Tigers as Michael Cheika puts foot down
By Adam Hathaway Match Preview Leicester v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road Leicester boss Michael Cheika has shelved thoughts of...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoCaolan Englefield: We need to be more aggressive in defence
By Gary Fitzgerald Caolan Englefield remains confident Gloucester can plug sufficient holes in their leaky defence to stun the Tigers again...












