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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Core question is – why were protocols relaxed?
Brendan Gallagher examines rugby’s long history of concussion awareness and questions the suggestion that players were unaware of the potential dangers,...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoOllie Thomas backs youth at Birmingham Moseley ahead of National One campaign
Ollie Thomas is relishing the chance to lead Birmingham Moseley after helping the club escape relegation last season, with the former...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Bath: Title odds, key players and transfers
Bath enter the new Prem season among the favourites after finishing second in the league last term.
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoRampant All Blacks stun Springboks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series opener
Will Jordan’s double helped New Zealand withstand a relentless Springbok assault as Ardie Savea’s side secured a memorable victory at Ellis...
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Feature
/ 3 months agoPaul Rees: England back rower Henry Pollock’s mission – To smash it like Jonah Lomu
Paul Rees examines Henry Pollock’s growing profile, his potential to become rugby’s next superstar and the lessons the England back rower...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoErnst van Rhyn says Sale Sharks team-mate Courtney Lawes is leading from the front
The veteran England forward has wasted no time making his mark at Sale, with Ernst van Rhyn impressed by his commitment...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem review: Rob Baxter tells his Exeter Chiefs that hard work will pay off
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Are today’s players fit? Not in my book
Brendan Gallagher questions whether modern rugby players are reaching the fitness levels required to perform at their best, comparing the sport’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoGeorge Ford: I want to lead a Prem revival at Sale Sharks
The Sale playmaker is drawing on his experience of Leicester’s dramatic turnaround a few years back as he targets a return...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoOlly Woodburn insists Exeter Chiefs have no Prem final demons
Olly Woodburn believes Exeter Chiefs have the unity and belief to put last season’s Premiership final heartbreak behind them and launch...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoHarlequins recruit Harry Johnson-Holmes has England in his sights
Harry Johnson-Holmes is open to an England call-up after swapping Australia for Harlequins, with the new Quins prop still harbouring ambitions...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoScott Forrest: Glasgow Warriors can still compete despite star losses
Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Scott Forrest believes a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talent can help the club go one...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoJoe Simpson: Maxime Lucu has the edge on Antoine Dupont in the France scrum-half battle
Joe Simpson weighs in on France’s scrum-half battle between Maxime Lucu and Antoine Dupont, England’s workload concerns, the Premiership’s entertainment challenge...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoSouth Africa 16-33 New Zealand: Will Jordan’s double hit puts Springboks on the floor
New Zealand produced a remarkable second-half turnaround to overwhelm the world champions, with Will Jordan’s two tries completing a stunning victory...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoMuddled Aussies have no answer
New Zealand ..66 Australia ..........19 ■By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand women maintained their perfect Test record against Australia with a thumping...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 months agoChris Hewett: Touring is back! But let’s see the best take on the best
Chris Hewett welcomes the return of touring rugby between South Africa and New Zealand but questions why the best provincial players...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoWill Chudley: Henry Slade is a great role model for younger players
Former Exeter Chiefs, Bath and Worcester Warriors scrum-half Will Chudley speaks to Ben Jaycock about Chiefs’ resurgence, Warriors’ return, the Champ...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPre-season round-up: Swashbuckling Gus Mawson the star for Cornish Pirates
Cornish Pirates and Bedford Blues enjoyed emphatic pre-season wins, with Gus Mawson and Marcus Kershaw among the standout performers in a...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoPeter Jackson: Badlands! Another US team bites dust
Peter Jackson questions the USA’s readiness to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup as another Major League Rugby club disappears, with...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoAll Stars XV: Coventry – David Duckham leads Cov dynamos
Brendan Gallagher picks his all-time Coventry XV, featuring club legends including David Duckham and Danny Grewcock.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoChris Johnson is banking on Heath to dig deep ahead of National Two North campaign
Chris Johnson admits getting out of bed is becoming harder but is ready to keep playing at 39 as Heath prepare...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoVicky Macqueen: Putting on WXV in England is another huge opportunity for the women’s game
Vicky Macqueen MBE reflects on England’s continued dominance, the impact of WXV on the women’s game and the changes shaping the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoDevonport Services ready to take on the big boys in National Two West
Devonport Services head coach Ben Russell insists the club will remain proudly amateur as they prepare for a second crack at...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPWR Ins and Outs – Ellie Kildunne and Ruby Tui head the big-name moves as clubs get ready for blast-off
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Premiership Women’s Rugby season with a major All Black star looking to give Trailfinders a...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoWRU under pressure as Wales sports minister warns of growing disconnect
The WRU is facing renewed pressure over plans to cut Wales’ professional game from four teams to three after sports minister...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoJonathan Davies: WRU board must go now
Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies has backed growing calls for change at the Welsh Rugby Union, urging the organisation to appoint...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 months agoChris Hewett: It’s too quiet! The decline of the supercoach
Chris Hewett asks whether rugby is losing something as the era of globe-trotting supercoaches gives way to a new generation of...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem review: Champions Cup is the one Johann van Graan wants to add to his collection at Bath
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bath.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoRichard Barrington: George Martin and Alife Barbeary will power Saracens
Former Saracens prop Richard Barrington, below, talks to Ben Jaycock about his move into coaching, the next generation of front row...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls launch plans to make North East a ‘hotbed’ of rugby talent
Newcastle Red Bulls and Darlington Mowden Park have joined forces to develop local players and create a stronger pathway for emerging...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoNew Gloucester lock Joe Joyce wants to make friends in The Shed
Joe Joyce is targeting a top-four finish with Gloucester after returning to the Premiership, with the lock enthused by the club’s...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoJohn Mitchell: WXV Global Series will be a World Cup audition for Red Roses
John Mitchell has challenged England to use the new WXV Global Series as an early audition for the 2029 World Cup,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoKieran Marmion predicts big things for Bristol Bears next season
Kieran Marmion believes Bristol Bears can challenge for the Premiership title after injuries hampered their campaign last season, with the scrum-half...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoNeil de Kock: All Blacks getting in the mood to take on the Springboks challenge
Neil de Kock believes the All Blacks are finding their rhythm ahead of their mouth-watering series against South Africa, but expects...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoAustralia 56-17 Japan: Front row leads the way as Wallabies run riot
Massimo De Lutiis marked his historic Test debut with a try as Australia overcame a spirited Japan before pulling away after...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoEddie focuses on the positives
EDDIE Jones insists Japan’s chastening defeat could prove a valuable experience for his young side. He said: “We’ve played three good...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoBulls 19-50 New Zealand: Hosts overpowered by the men in black
Dave Rennie’s side ran in eight tries in Pretoria, with Josh Moorby and Codie Taylor both scoring twice as the All...
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Feature
/ 3 months agoPaul Rees: All Blacks need to defy history in South Africa
Paul Rees looks ahead to the first Test in the South Africa vs New Zealand series, which starts next weekend.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoMichael Le Bourgeois: After defeat in last year’s final, we’re determined to go one better this year
Bedford Blues centre Michael Le Bourgeois is determined to turn last season’s Champ Rugby final heartbreak into motivation as Bedford target...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoFraser Honey: Joining Camborne was a ‘no-brainer’
Fraser Honey is relishing a return to Cornwall with Camborne after ending his long-distance commute and helping the club prepare for...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoPeter Jackson: All Blacks great Beauden Barrett is hanging on for his final hurrah
Peter Jackson examines Beauden Barrett’s fight to secure a place at next year’s World Cup as the All Blacks great faces...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoAll Stars XV: Worcester Warriors – The legends standing loud and proud
From Chris Pennell and Andy Goode to Ollie Lawrence and Matt Kvesic, Brendan Gallagher picks his greatest All Stars-XV to pull...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoCatley on centre stage
CENTRE Will Catley scored two tries as England built on last week’s win over Georgia with a brilliant seven-try victory over...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoJunior Boks are class apart
South Africa U18...68 England U18............40 nBy BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND ended the series in South Africa with a hard-fought defeat to their...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoCharlie Bray and Oscar Talbot set the pace for England U18s on South African tour
Jonathan Pendlebury was encouraged by England U18s’ attacking display in South Africa but says discipline and game management must improve as...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoMel Smith joins the comic First XV
WE seem to have unearthed an unsuspected sociological and sporting themes concerning world-class comic talents with a backstory of skippering their...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Greatest team ever? The 1996 All Blacks
Brendan Gallagher makes the case for the often-overlooked 1996 All Blacks as the greatest team he has ever seen, 30 years...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoNational League 1 Ins and Outs – Plymouth Albion are ready to take on all-comers
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the National League 1 season where Plymouth Albion have been recruiting well but will face no...
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Top 14
/ 3 months agoNice get their act
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Springbok women’s star Jakkie Cilliers is heading for Toulon, becoming one of the few South African women...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoFraser Dingwall takes the armband at Prem champions Northampton Saints
Fraser Dingwall has been named Northampton Saints captain for the new season, with Phil Dowson backing the England centre to lead...
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