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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoGiggleswick were lords of their manor
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Honour: The King meets England in 1938, Giggleswick star Mike Marshall...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoStuart Hooper tells his Bath players to shape up
The Bath director of rugby reacts to his side's embarrassing 48-3 defeat away at Bristol Bears
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoLondon Irish v Newcastle: Sean O’Brien aims to lead Exiles into Champions Cup
The British & Irish Lion is set to start against high-flying Newcastle Falcons, as London Irish aim to rise up the...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoLeicester 15-25 Sale: Sam James’ interception starts Sharks frenzy
Rob Wildman reports from Welford Road where Alex Sanderson's Sale recorded back-to-back wins to open their new director of rugby's tenure
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoDuhan could make England pay if front row get the edge
Nick Cain previews the Calcutta Cup and believes the disparity between the English and Scottish packs has narrowed
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoSteve Borthwick strives for cohesion in new-look Leicester
Borthwick stresses building unity remains his priority at Tigers, after Sale take the points at Welford Road
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoPivac could use some of Warren’s mindgames | Shane Williams
Shane Williams delves into how Warren Gatland made the 'underdogs' tag work for Wales in their endeavour to win the Six...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoGloucester 26-31 Northampton: Saints find marching boots amid the wind
Saints secure the try bonus point in victory to dampen the mood at Kingsholm
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoDynamic duos can swing Six Nations title | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott looks at the significance of the 9-10 combination and each team's form heading into the Six Nations
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoBoyd: Gale forced us to play
Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd praises his team for controlling the contest at Kingsholm when conditions worked against them...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoEmotional Harlequins eager to write a winning first chapter to life after Gustard
■ By NEALE HARVEY WOUNDED Harlequins have harnessed the emotional fallout of Paul Gustard’s sacking and will unleash their frustration on...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 6 years agoWorld Rugby confirm schedule for 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
England will kick off their pool stage at Eden Park, where they will face Fiji on September 18
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGeorgia’s growth ‘good for rugby’ says new Wasps signing Lasha Jaiani
Inclusion in the Autumn Nations Cup was huge for Georgia's growth as a Tier 2 nation, says former Exeter University lock...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoTime to stop humiliating teams at World Cups | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett looks at how some of the Tier 2 nations have a tall ask of progressing from World Cup pool...
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Features
/ 6 years agoHold the smiles Eddie, give us Grand Slam joy instead
Nick Cain explores the fault line in England's undoing at the 2019 World Cup and the prospects of a Six Nations...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Coventry’s array of talent in the 1970s was freakish
Brendan Gallagher looks at the team steeped in England representatives and who made 'Cov' the best team in the land
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoSmid: Don’t stop us, we’re only getting started
Ealing Trailfinders captain Rayn Smid reveals he would not move to any Premiership club for fear of the Championship winning promotion
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWill Rowlands to leave Wasps to keep Wales dream alive
As reported by The Rugby Paper on November 1, the Dragons have swooped to sign the five-Test lock
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoLeicester lock Tomas Lavanini to follow Taufua out of Tigers
Tigers confirm Argentine lock will depart Welford Road this summer
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPriestland call-up is blocked by WRU’s PGB
For a second time in the last year, the Bath fly-half's return to Test rugby reckoning has been blocked by the...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 years agoLions have become a farce rages Willie John McBride
The Lions legend fears the tours will be squeezed into extinction by the Four unions
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPay to go up? Shameful rubbish says Rams CEO Reynolds
The chief executive of National One Rams reacts with disbelief at the thought of clubs having to pay £20m to buy...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoMako: I can still play a part in England’s Six Nations title defence
Neale Harvey talks to the England & Lions prop about whether his rehabilitation from an achilles injury will be completed in...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoJosh Adams expects Dai to put sting in Cardiff Blues attack
Dai Young is the lift Blues need to get their attack back firing, says Wales wing Adams
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLeicester bid adieu to Top 14-bound Jordan Taufua
The Tigers back row has left Welford Road with immediate effect
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoThe door remains open to Joe Marler, says Eddie Jones
England head coach Eddie Jones says he is '100 per cent' behind Marler's decision to withdraw from Six Nations selection
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBack row Ruan Ackermann pledges future to Gloucester rebuild
The No.8 has signed a new contract to remain at Kingsholm, having gained residency to become eligible for England
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Premiership Rugby Cup gets the surprise go-ahead
Jon Newcombe reports exclusively on the PRL's plan to slot the 'cancelled' Premiership Rugby Cup into the 2020-21 schedule
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoHonesty isn’t always the best policy, just ask Paul Gustard | Nick Cain
All change at Harlequins and Sale Sharks; Nick Cain looks at the moves made by Paul Gustard and Alex Sanderson
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoSanderson has ability to make Sharks big fish | Jeremy Guscott
Does a good No.2 make a good director of rugby? Jeremy Guscott looks at Alex Sanderson's success at Saracens and the...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoSharks want Andre Esterhuizen back from Harlequins
The American consortium that has bought a majority share in the South African franchise is ready to finance the Quins centre's...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLeicester Tigers in new deal with Dan Cole
The England tighthead is now set to finish his career at Welford Road
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoFijian No.8 Viliame Mata signs Edinburgh extension
Star back row commits to Edinburgh, joining Scotland stars Jamie Ritchie and Hamish Watson in doing so
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSam Underhill out of the whole Six Nations for England
Head coach Eddie Jones calls up Jack Willis to replace the Bath flanker who has been ruled out with a hip...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoCare: There were rumours around Harlequins about Gustard leaving
The Quins scrum-half says the playing squad and organisation 'haven't been good enough' in recent seasons
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoDan Lydiate is the man to turn Wales into Six Nations contenders | Shane Williams
Even with Josh Navidi returning to full fitness, Shane Williams points to the significance Lydiate can hold within the Wales squad
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNewcastle Falcons keep their eye on Ollie Lawrence contract
The England centre signed a contract extension with Worcester last year
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoQuins wing Chris Ashton makes mid-season switch to Worcester Warriors
Ashton makes splashdown at Sixways Stadium, leaving Harlequins after ten months at the Stoop
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEngland hit by withdrawal of Launchbury and Marler ahead of Six Nations
Charlie Ewels and Tom West come into the England squad, as Eddie Jones loses 141 caps' worth of experience
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoO’Gara hoists a high ball and Lions series is lost
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoSt Edward’s forged their style in Llanelli
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Hothouse of talent: First XV 1962-63 Young stars: The U16 team...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEmily Scarratt to swap Loughborough for Chiefs?
Neil Fissler reports on Exeter Chiefs' earnest recruitment plans for their second year in the Premier 15s
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWomen’s Game in Focus: Saracens scrum-half Eloise Hayward
Sarah Rendell speaks with the No.9 who has emerged as a worthy contender for a Red Roses call-up
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoCameron Redpath must tread own path to the top | Chris Hewett
Ex-England U20 Redpath should not be persecuted for taking the decision to make every go of Test rugby with Scotland, writes...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoThe Eagles need to start flying | Chris Hewett
Will rugby ever smash its way into the mainstream of sport Stateside?
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoPivac feels the need for speed in his 9-10 combo | Nick Cain
Nick Cain analyses Wayne Pivac's Wales squad selection for the 2021 Six Nations
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRising stars hit by double whammy | Brendan Gallagher
Brendan Gallagher can't wait for the return of the Rosslyn Park Sevens and U20 World Championship to resume
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBath to reshuffle coaching staff after agreeing deal with old friend of Neal Hatley’s
Will Girvan Dempsey be worked into another role at the Rec?
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoPRL flying the fairness flag is hard to stomach
Halting relegation this season is the right thing, but PRL's history of fairness is a strange story
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoPaul Gustard looks set to move abroad
Neil Fissler reports on where the defence guru will do next to devlop his career
British and Irish Lions
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