Club Rugby
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoWilson: Good to get the job done
Harlequins coach Danny Wilson was delighted with the team performance as his side got over the line at Big Game 15....
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoSaracens pushed all the way by Falcons
By PAUL REES Saracens .......................... 37pts Tries: Dan 10, van Zyl 30, Gonzalez 40, Penalty 63, Mako Vunipola 70 Conversions: Manu...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoBeaten again but Codling ‘incredibly proud’ of his team
Newcastle go into the new year still seeking their first victory of the season, but ahead of Friday’s home encounter with...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoBaxter: We gave away soft penalties
Rob Baxter believed his Chiefs should have won more comfortably after their 24-14 win at Bristol. “We started well and gained...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoChiefs enjoying life on the road for once
By ROGER PANTING Bristol .................................14pts Tries: Oghre 11, Heward 36 Conversions: Sheedy 11, 36 Exeter ................................ 24pts Tries: Iosefa-Scott 6, Feyi-Wasobo...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoWe’ve got a long way to go-Van Graan
■ By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Leicester vBath Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road BATH head of rugby Johann van Graan insists his...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoMcKellar looking forward to the Welford Road buzz
ACADEMY graduate Ollie Chessum will make his 50th appearance in Tigers colours against the current leaders, with fellow pathways product Dan...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoToo little in reserve for Manu
Problem area: Another injury to Manu Tuilagi highlights England’s lack of strength in depth at inside-centre PICTURE: Getty Images THE groan...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoStunner from Duhan sends Edinburgh over the line
■ By BRYN PALMER Edinburgh........19pts Tries: Currie 26, Van der Merwe 71 Penalties: Healy 52, 64, 77 Glasgow...........14pts Tries: Matthews 4,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoDragons suffer Boxing Day drubbing at hands of Blues
By BEN JAYCOCK Kicking on: Tomos Williams scored twice for Cardiff PICTURES: Getty Images CARDIFF claimed their 18th league win in...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoOspreys on a mission as derby day Pt 2 gets ready to rumble
Preview ■ By BEN JAYCOCK FOLLOWING the intense rivalries on Boxing Day, another round of derbies are to take place on...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoCabango’s out to leave injury woes behind him
By ROB COLE Speed merchant: Cardiff flyer Theo Cabango THEO Cabango is hoping his New Year’s wish comes true and he...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoReasons to be cheerful for rugby’s year ahead
Paul Rees canvasses the views of Premiership directors of rugby and finds there is a fair amount of optimism IT IS...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoPellegrini on target to impress the crowds
By BEN JAYCOCK Coventry...........37pts Tries: Martin 9, 58, Pellegrini 17, Wilson 26, Poole 46 Conversions: Pellegrini 18, 27, 59 Penalties: Pellegrini...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoJersey boys happy to stay on island
By LUKE JARMYN Despite it being three months since Jersey Reds collapse and the club’s dream of climbing to the Premiership...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoRayer: Our defence must be in working order
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Bedford vCoventry January 1. Kick-off 3pm, Goldington Road BEDFORD are chomping at the bit after winning their...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoAt last we are going in right direction
It is always easier to bury English rugby’s alleged leaders than to praise them, but it would run counter to the...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 years agoChampions crash Harlequins party
By EDDIE MCATEER Harlequins .............. 19pts Tries: Sims 33, Scott 41, Latsha 57 Conversions: Tuima 34, 58 Gloucester-H..........31pts Tries:Jones 3, Monaghan...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoLaunchbury’s impressed by French fitness
TRP Podcast By NICK POWELL Joe Launchbury feels giant Toulouse lock Emmanuel Meafou’s form reflects a growing trend of Top 14...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoSteelmen show grit to hit back against Ponty
Premiership round-up By ROB COLE EBBW VALE completed a smash and grab raid in the second half at Sardis Road to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoEwels in talks with Sharks
Charlie Ewels could be on the move at the end of the season after having a meeting with Sale Sharks about...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoDunvant pile pain on Tata
Championship round-up DUNVANT were able to jump into fourth place in Championship West as they picked up a three-try triumph from...
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James Harrington
/ 2 years agoSimmonds is facing a fight for survival
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THE final weekend of 2023 – and we’re almost at the halfway point of the Top 14...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoI’m honoured, says Sir Dicky with NY award
Cornish Pirates owner Sir Richard ‘Dicky’ Evans says he is ‘surprised’ and ‘honoured’ to be awarded a knighthood in the New...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoSymes looking to impress in Wales
By BEN JAYCOCK After excelling in Australia, tyro fly-half Jacob Symes has returned to Wales to link up with Welsh Premiership...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPremiership previews: Round ten
Round 10 of the Premiership promises to deliver riveting clashes amidst an electric festive atmosphere. Bristol look set for their biggest...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoAgree new PGP deal quickly, urge DoRs
By PAUL REES Premiership clubs expect the details of the new Professional Game Partnership (PGP) with the RFU to be agreed...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoGloucester close in on deal for Atkinson
By NEIL FISSLER Gloucester are in talks to do a deal that will see them sign former Wasps fly-half Charlie Atkinson...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEaster urges RFU not to divide National One
By LUKE JARMYN Nick Easter fears that RFU plans to split National One in two, with a north and south divide,...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoWarr: It’s special to learn from the best
By LUKE JARMYN Sale Sharks Gus Warr believes that time spent rubbing shoulders and working with the likes of double World...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoUnlucky Quirke ruled out with foot injury
Raffi Quirke’s dismal luck with injuries continued when a foot injury he picked up at Leinster last weekend that was initially...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoBig Game is next in line for upbeat Dombrandt
By PAUL REES Alex Dombrandt will enjoy a rare break over Christmas before returning to drive Harlequins’ twin assaults on the...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoCodling: This is the toughest run I have had as a coach
By PAUL REES Newcastle may have had a challenging start to the season, but Alex Codling believes there are several reasons...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoDowson praise for Radford turnaround
By JON NEWCOMBE Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson has paid tribute to new defence coach Lee Radford and his players...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoChiefs ace Tom set for Hanazono
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Tom Hendrickson has signed a deal with Osaka-based Japanese League One side Hanazono Kintetsu Liners...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoSaracens in hunt for big name wing
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Saracens have held informal talks with England wingers Jonny May and Joe Cokanasiga about a...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoQuins offer Care new contract
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Danny Care has been offered the chance to extend his contract with Harlequins until after...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoGlasgow keen for Hastings return
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Scotland international Adam Hastings has been speaking to Glasgow Warriors about a return north of...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoCokanasiga shows his England quality
By ADAM HATHAWAY Bath .................................... 25pts Tries: Cokanasiga 1, 47; Stooke 42, Reid 74 Conversion: Russell 49 Penalties: Russell 33 Harlequins...
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Premiership
/ 2 years ago‘There’s more to come from Joe’
Johann van Graan, the Bath head coach, revealed Steve Borthwick has been keeping an eye on Joe Cokanasiga and insists there...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoLeicester suffer as Chiefs put on a show
By MARK STEVENS Exeter Chiefs .................. 29pts Tries: Vermeulen 7, Penalty 10, Slade 39, Tuima 80 Conversions: Slade 7, 40 Penalty:...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoMcKellar unhappy with poor first half
LEICESTER head coach Dan McKellar bemoaned a dismal first half that saw the visitors trail 21-0. “It was a poor start...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoAgony for Hastings as Saints hold on
By PAUL REES Gloucester ....................... 29pts Tries: Clarke 27, Harris 40, Alemanno 47, Carreras 52 Conversions: Hastings, 28, 40, 53 Penalties:...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoA good win but not a great performance, says Dowson
NORTHAMPTON moved to third in the table with a sixth Premiership victory in seven, but director of rugby Phil Dowson was...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoSharks keep it tight to hold off Saracens
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Sale Sharks ..................... 22pts Tries: Creevy 17, Roebuck 43, Cowan-Dickie 48 Conversions: Ford 18, 48 Penalty: Ford 64...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoTuilagi injury worry for Sale
ALEX Sanderson, with concerns about Manu Tuilagi’s first-half exit, hailed his pack’s performance for giving his side the edge. “Our set-piece...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoEnergetic Vakatawa puts Bears in charge
By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle Falcons........ 13pts Tries: McCallum 80+2 Conversions: Jennings 80+3 Penalties: Johnson 40+2, Jennings 48 Bristol Bears .................... 21pts...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoCodling delighted by crowd support
DESPITE suffering an 11th straight defeat in all competitions, Newcastle boss Alex Codling praised his side’s effort and the Falcons’ hard...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoSweeney’s words causing deep anger
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There is something radically wrong when the chief executive of the RFU –...
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Features
/ 2 years agoIt’s been incredible to be here for so long
Jon Newcombe catches up with Saracens DoR Mark McCall, who has been the boss since 2011 With his 13th calendar year...
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