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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoNice to see you, Ian
WALES have been welcomed by a familiar face at Yokohama Stadium this week. WRU security manager Ian Peploe is working at...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoWe’re not too far away insists beaten boss Young
GLOUCESTER defence coach, Jonny Bell, described his side’s hero Joe Simpson as a ‘model pro’. Bell said: “We knew how good...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoTonbridge get back on track
Tonbridge J ….13 Redruth ……………7 By GARETH WITHERS TJS HAD to win ugly as they saw off a committed Redruth side...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoWoodman expects big things from tyro prop stars
NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY GLOUCESTERscrum guru Trevor Woodman has challenged his front row brat pack to beat a path into...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoRugby gods reduced to rubble by Eddie’s heroes
From ADAM HATHAWAY Elation: Ben Youngs, Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade erupt, but Youngs’ try was disallowed EDDIE Jones called the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoAll Blacks’ rugby empire was destroyed by a white tornado
PETER JACKSON COMMENT Deft off-loads: Kyle Sinckler, left, and Mako Vunipola made a mockery of the grunt ‘n’ groan prop stereotype...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoLandajo unlocks Bear cave for Quins
By GARY FITZGERALD Touchdown: Jake Heenan goes over for Bristol Bears Decisive: Joe Marchant celebrates scoring for Quins PICTURE: Gety Images...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoBolster gives Hawks strength
Henley……………25 Old Albanians 18 By NICK PITSON HENLEY HAWKS deserved their win but were made to work hard by a resolute...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoKirwan content building future for himself
NEWS EXTRA By JACK JOHNSON EIGHT months ago, Carl Kirwan stepped out at Sixways for a Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final against...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoThe wait ends as England deliver game of the ages
From NICK CAIN in Yokohama Heavens above: Mark Wilson celebrates England’s magnificent victory while All Black Sevu Reece slumps to the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoFair play, Scots were the cleanest
Elbowed out: Jaco Peyper brings out the red card for Frances’s Sebastien Vahaamahina ENGLANDhead into the World Cup final armed with...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoWe’re gutted, says Sheedy, we’re looking to top four
Important: Chris Robshaw CALLUM Sheedy summed up the ambition of newly-promoted Bristol after his Bears failed by the tips of their...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoOEs show off their mettle in gritty win
By JON EDWARDS OLD Elthamians produced an impressive and disciplined display of wet-weather rugby to secure a deserved win in atrocious...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoExcellent Esher ease to valuable away win
Bournemouth …7 Esher …………….24 By ADAM HUNTER UNFORCED errors cost Bournemouth again as they went down to Esher at Chapel Gate....
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
Brussow calls time NORTHAMPTON flanker Heinrich Brüssow has announced his retirement. The 33-year-old, who won 23 caps for South Africa flanker...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoMapimpi try-double ends Japan fairytale
By ADAM ELLIS SOUTH AFRICA banished the terrors of Brighton by running out easy victors over Japan to bring the host...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoShaun uses an umbrella to put wind up mighty Boks
Nick Cain visits a highly motivated Welsh camp ahead of the semi-final with South Africa Dynamic duo: Warren Gatland with defence...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoSecond chance for Stan to prove he’s the man
NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY DISCAREDED Harlequins enforcer Stan South has revealed why his refusal to give up on his Premiership...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoStokes planning to put on a show
Preview Yorkshire Carnegie v Coventry Today, Kick-off 3pm YORKSHIRE Carnegie’s off-season upheaval has not stopped Coventry from putting in the hours...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoStortford look slick to blunt the Rams
By JOHN ALLANSON IN WET and windy conditions this was a game almost inevitably dominated by two strong defences and ultimately...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoArnott bags hat-trick as Titans stay on top
Taunton……………35pts Clifton …………….27pts By DICK MACEY A CROWD of 485 were treated to a nine-try feast – five scored by wing...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoTough as Met face stiff tests on two fronts
Welsh Championship round-up By CARL FIELD CARDIFF Met director of rugby Danny Milton was delighted to see his side get back...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoAaron’s on the ball whatever its shape
By ALEX BYWATER Comparisons: Warburton Ace in the pack: Aaron Wainwright PICTURE: Getty Images AARON Wainwright admits he looks at the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoMoriarty try swings it Wales’ way after Vahaamahina red
From NICK CAIN at Oita Stadium Late winner: Ross Moriarty scores the crucial try ROSS Moriarty’s late try clinched a see-saw...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoBotha on board to tighten up Ampthill’s defence
NEWS EXTRA AMBITIOUS Championship outfit Ampthill have pulled off another coup by appointing former England and Saracens lock Mouritz Botha as...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoBlues pay for ill-discipline with Cornish at the double
By MARK WOOD BEDFORD paid the price as their indiscipline played right into Ealing hands as they triumphed in an attritional...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoHandy Andy sets Sale on their way
By STEVE SMITH TRIES from Andy Hughes and Raphael Quirke helped Sale secure a crucial victory to climb out of the...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoOld Reds in the pink after Ward seals win
Old Redcliff …21 Barnes …………17 By GEOFF SIBLEY OLD Redcliffians bounced back from their disappointing 11th hour loss at Esher in...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBlacker takes aim as Llanelli celebrate first win
?Ebbw Vale ……10 Llanelli…………29 Premiership By ROB COLE FORMER Wales U20 and Cardiff Blues scrum-half Dane Blacker struck twice for Llanelli...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoKolisi aiming to revive the spirit of 2007 for his Boks
By ADAM HATHAWAY Skipper: Siya Kolisi SOUTHAfrica captain Siya Kolisi is hoping for a repeat of 12 years ago – and...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoDu Preez in control as Sharks show style
By NEALE HARVEY Strength in numbers: Akker van der Merwe piles over for Sale’s first try PICTURE: Getty Images Battling: Terrence...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoImproving Ampthill give Exiles a scare
By JONATHAN LANDI All square: Dan Barnes kicks the last-minute penalty for London Scottish to make it 6-6 AMPTHILL are growing...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoCraig finds his range as battling Park edge home
By WARREN MUGGLETON Match winner: Park’s Hugo Ellis KIERAN Power praised his Rosslyn Park side for showing resilience under pressure as...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoBannister has Westcliff climbing
Worthing……….15 Westcliff ………19 By MATTHEW WHITE GREG BANNISTER kicked 14 points as Westcliff secured their first victory as a National League...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBird digs out dramatic last-minute victory
Bridgend ………21 Pontypridd ….23 By GUTO DAVIES ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoLike Warren, I dare to dream despite injuries
PICTURE: Getty Images FOR the neutral rugby fan it’s a great shame this morning’s World Cup semi-final between Wales and South...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoIt’s how we react now that counts says Kidney
On the chin: Declan Kidney LONDON Irish supremo Declan Kidney reacted philosophically to the hammering. He said: “It’s one of those...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoDeadeye Bragman edges battle of the boots
By JENNY BATES HARTPURY won the kicking battle to take a tight game in miserable conditions at the Alpas Arena on...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoPack power gets leaders back on track at Titans
Rotherham ……6 Richmond ……23 By GUY WILLIAMS LEAGUE leaders Richmond recovered strongly from last week’s defeat and were far superior to...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoDings merry with Hawkesby double
Sutton & Eps ….7 Dings Crus ……15 By JOHN CROYSDILL BOTH teams arrived at Rugby Lane with victories over Westcliff and...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSwansea leave empty-handed as Quins shade i
Carmarthen….21 Swansea ………12 By PAUL HOPKINS QUINS secured a wellearned victory over Swansea in a cagey affair. They struck first against...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoRoaring Bears go on four-try rampage
Bristol ……………26 Richmond ………18 By NADINE KENWORTH BRISTOL Bears secured their third win of the campaign with a bonus-point victory against...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoFast Eddie’s show ready for climax
Nick Cain looks at the way England coach Eddie Jones has steered his squad to greatness FAST Eddie’s England have done...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoFurbank shows his class as Saints go five-star
By TOM VICKERS Dangerman: Try scorer Taqele Naiyaravoro looks to break for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images Penalties: Duncan Weir NORTHAMPTON needed...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoReds get roll on in second half to secure late bonus
By TIM PRYOR JERSEY boss Harvey Biljon praised his side’s defiant, defensive display as they were forced to show real character...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoDMP profit on long trip south
By NICOLA KENTON Canterbury……13 Darlington ……17 DARLINGTON Mowden park clinched their third win in a row as they edged past Canterbury....
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoFish joins the push to plunder Cardiff try
RGC 1404 ………22 Cardiff …………29 By ROB COLE ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 6 years agoWasps reduce Wood to kindling
Firwood……………0 Wasps ……………62 By CHRISTINA HUGHES THE sun may have made a surprise appearance for kick-off but there was little to...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoMATCH-BY-MATCH HOW ENGLAND REACHED THE SEMI-FINAL
Try double: Manu Tuilagi Big score, slow start. Jones picked tantamount to his ‘A’ team for their opening pool match but...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoIt’s so great to see hooker Hayward back says Boyd
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Chris Boyd was delighted to see hooker Mike Haywood back in action. Haywood made his return after...












