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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoLawes back to take on Tigers?
Match-winner: Saints fly-half Dan Biggar on the attack PICTURES: Getty Images CHRIS Boyd set his sights on the Premiership meeting with...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSteelmen ease worries in RGC takeover
By ROB COLE RGC …………23 Ebbw Vale ……31 DAN Haymond kicked 16 points to guide the Steelmen to a fourth successive...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoTEAMS: Elliot Daly handed first start for Saracens in Champions Cup
Elliot Daly returns after World Cup rest period to start at full-back for Saracens
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSpeedster Ed Fidow out to give Worcester Warriors some wheels out wide
The Rugby Paper catches up with the summer arrival at Sixways, Samoa international winger Ed Fidow
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoHarrington column: Heyneke Meyer leaves, now Stade Francais look to Quesada
Stade Francais are comfortably the basement boys of the Top 14, with Meyer gone they are now chasing Gonzalo Quesada
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHarlequins appoint Toby Booth as assistant coach to Paul Gustard
Paul Gustard brings in former Bath coach who will take hands-on role with Quins' lineout
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Welsh regions pay dearly for loss of their stars
Wayne Pivac isn't the only one reeling from injuries to key members of Wales' World Cup squad, writes Peter Jackson
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland were too fancy says Springboks star Jean de Villiers
The former South Africa and Leicester centre believes Eddie Jones got the selection wrong for the World Cup final
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBristol Bears hope to outbid French rivals with £500K offer to Justin Tipuric
Bristol Bears make heavyweight offer to the Wales and Ospreys star
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoNo-one asked if I wanted Warren’s job, says Shaun Edwards
After accepting a new role with France, Shaun Edwards speaks to Peter Jackson about his time with Wales and what he...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoScotland head coach Gregor Townsend considers backroom reshuffle
The Ospreys coach tempting Gregor Townsend with a post-World Cup shake-up
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: French clubs can cash in on Saracens’ current turmoil
Jeremy Guscott says it's advantage French clubs in Europe, but that Northampton Saints could spring a surprise this season
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoDave Rennie leaves Glasgow Warriors for Wallabies
Glasgow Warriors have already found their successor, as the Wallabies pick Rennie to replace Cheika
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHarlequins captain Chris Robshaw and other rugby figures show support for Help for Heroes
Robshaw, James Haskell and Mike Tindall kick off Help for Heroes awareness with social media posts donning charity's clothing range
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoEPCR fine Saracens for Champions Cup media even no-show
EPCR issue statement confirming Saracens have been fined for not sending Mark McCall or Brad Barritt to the Cardiff launch
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: How can Tom Curry miss out on Breakthrough Player award?
Curry wasn't considered for a second award category at the World Rugby awards ceremony
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoThird time’s the charm for Dan Thomas, who finds home at Bristol Bears
Flanker Dan Thomas is coming into his own at the third club of his career, Bristol Bears
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Get Callum Sheedy capped while you can, Wales
Shane Williams calls on Wayne Pivac to get England and Ireland eligible Callum Sheedy committed to Wales
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoCronin late try so vital for Irish
MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan stressed the importance of Munster’s lastminute try which secured them a winning bonus point. Replacement...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoLucs pay heavy price for errors
By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians......25 Fylde ................27 LUCS gained a deserved bonus point against the leaders but they should have had more...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoSelway seals it to send Sale packing
By JACK JOHNSON Chinnor 38 Sale 31 CHINNOR made it three games unbeaten when seeing off Sale in an entertaining clash...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoHawks comeback Bolsters title tilt
By MATT BALDWIN Esher ................13 Henley..............34 A THOMAS James sinbin turned out to be the difference between the sides as Henley...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBillingham still perfect after early snooze
Northern Premier STILL unbeaten Billinghamremain in pole position in the Northern Premier after beating Carlisle 38-7 at Greenwood Road. Surprisingly it...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoRyan: tries hid Dragons errors
DRAGONS director of rugby Dean Ryan was happy with the five points, but not so much with the performance. “I’m weirdly...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoBack comes Dillane as Connacht aim to build some fresh Euro memories for fans
By ADAM ELLIS THE return of Ultan Dillane has handed a much-needed boost to Connacht’s depleted second row as Andy Friend...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoStudents in no mood to hold back on Scunny
By RYAN STEVENS L’borough........57 Scunthorpe......11 THE STUDENTS trounced bottom-of-the-table Scunthorpe after taking an early lead. In the first few minutes Bamidele...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoPark take local spoils thanks in no small part to Great Scott
By WARREN MUGGLETON Reply: Jesse Liston goes over the line for Richmond to cut Park’s lead PICTURES: Tom Soulsby KIERAN Power...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoTitans overcome scare to top pile
By JOHN WHITE Dings Crus ......27 Taunton T’ns..45 A SUPERB second-half performance earned Taunton Titans a bonuspoint victory over Dings at...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBarnstaple roll on but Weston stay tight
South West Premier TABLE toppers Barnstaple dealt another blow to their title rivals and made it eight wins from nine matches...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoWasps left wanting as Jalibert puts boot in
By GARY FITGERALD DAI Young’s men were left ruing what might have been as they slipped out of South West France...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoLung-busting Simpson double still not enough
By ROGER PANTING Breakthrough: Joe Simpson dives over for Gloucester’s first try PICTURES: Getty Images Ball skills: Thomas Ramos was in...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoTigers are roaring as Swatkins dashes in
By LUKE JARMYN Sheffield T ........21pts Otley ......................6pts TIGERS wing Pete Swatkins sprinted 30 metres to collect replacement Sam Waddington’s offload...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoFiji’s new stars are on show in Twickers thrill-a-thon
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Five-star: Fiji’s Temo Mayanavanua celebrates Johnny be good: Johnny Dyer of Fiji drives over for his side’s third...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoBarton and Cinderford building a reputation for big scalps
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath 13 Cinderford ….27 HAVING already achieved the notable scalp of leagueleaders Richmond, Cinderford now have another impressive...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland must appoint an English coach now
JEFF PROBYN Tired players? England look dejected after losing to South Africa in the World Cup final PICTURE: Getty Images Advisory...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoTaylor shines for Scots in Agen
By TRP REPORTER ROUND-UP CENTRE GEORGE Taylor was the star of the show on his European debut as his two tries...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoJohan: Lineout was just horrid
GLOUCESTER’S head coach, Johan Ackermann praised his side’s commitment. He said: “We defended well in the first quarter and Joe’s two...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoDacey turns tables with
By STEFFAN JAMES Hinckley ........36 Huddersfield 33 A LAST-MINUTE winner ensured Hinckley took all five points against a very good and...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoBaa-baas just the tonic for Jones
EDDIE Jones revealed he is one step closer to recovering from England’s World Cup final defeat – after a week with...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoMorgan’s magic sees off Albion
By TOM BULMER Darlington M 49 Plymouth Alb 22 MORGAN Passman celebrated his first-team debut with four tries at the Darlington...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSpeedster Fidow’s out to give Worcester wheels
By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA AFTER impressing at the World Cup, Samoan wing Ed Fidow aims to seize his Premiership chance...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoWonder-kid Lloyd stars in Bears’ 8-try romp
By NEALE HARVEY Heaven: Charlie Powell has scored Bristol’s seventh try WELSH wonderkid Ioan Lloyd enhanced his burgeoning reputation as Bristol...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoTaqele: Saints are ready to compete with French aces
By NEALE HARVEY Making yards: Taqele Naiyaravoro has worked on his fitness Back: Courtney Lawes RETURNING England stars Courtney Lawes, Lewis...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoConfidence back for lively Chester
By STEVE SMITH Chester ............26 Wharfedale ....14 CHESTER made it backto- back wins as they overcame Wharfedale to secure a bonus-point...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoIt was North’s finest hour – 40 years ago today
BRENDAN GALLAGHER RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Red devils: Steve Smith kicks ahead in the...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoThacker’s dream double on debut
By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s Sto 30 Rotherham T 14 THE least said about the first half the better in this one,...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoJP Doyle follows Owens as ref at Varsity
By ROB COLE JOHN Paul ‘JP’ Doyle will become the latest international referee to take charge of the Varsity Match when...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoLam hits out over sloppy discipline
DESPITE the big victory, Pat Lam was annoyed with Bristol’s discipline. He said: “The yellow cards were unacceptable. We had 20...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoChiefs give Euro itch a welcome scratch
By NICK CAIN Fast start: Dave Dennis goes over for Exeter after eight minutes PICTURE: AFP THE European Cup has become...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoGrandstand finish earns Stour points
By NICK PULLEN Stourbridge ....13 Tynedale ........10 STUBBORN Stour snatched victory with the last kick to stay within striking distance of...












