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National League One
/ 6 years agoBy George! A late show from Mills is just in time
By PADDY MARSH Arm’s length: Joshua Skelcey scores his second try for Albion PICTURES: Gareth Lyons IN A game that was...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoTJs stay perfect as Watson strikes
By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge J….46 Old Redcliffs 17 TONBRIDGE Juddians ran in seven tries, including a hat-trick for Hugo Watsons to...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoAlun Wyn: We’re like athletes on the blocks
By ALEX BYWATER Controversy: Rob Howley Best of all time in Welsh colours? Alun Wyn Jones PICTURE: Getty Images IN WHAT...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoJapan gets its sense of proportion just right
THERE is a strong appreciation of detail and proportion in Japanese culture, as well as a deep sense of tradition, and...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoProbyn column: World Cup is the ultimate test of mental toughness
Jeff Probyn shares how the 1987 Rugby World Cup still rankles with him to this day
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland name team for Rugby World Cup opener
Eddie Jones chooses to go with Ford, Farrell and 'kamikaze kids' Tom Curry and Sam Underhill
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoItaly can shock the world, warns Conor O’Shea
Can Italy give Sergio Parisse the fairytale farewell he deserves before retiring?
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoDarcy Graham can prove small is dangerous for Scotland and Townsend
The Edinburgh wing has high hopes for Scotland in a Pool where Ireland, Japan and Samoa are their rivals
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Japan needs sumos who can play in the front row
Nick Cain questions whether have kept pace with the bulk and physicality of other Tier 2 nations
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCross-coder Curtis Rona aims to excite London Irish fans
Rona spoke to Sekope Kepu and a number of League players about life in England
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoHard graft paying off as Marland Yarde nears comeback for Sale Sharks
Yarde is making tremendous progress on his way back from a catastrophic knee injury
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Springboks are my pick, but only if Handre Pollard can stay fit
Handre Pollard was in dominant form during the Rugby Championship, as South Africa lifted the trophy
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGatland: Rob Howley is devastated by the allegations
Wales coach Warren Gatland has for the first time after Rob Howley's betting allegations went public
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: French refs see red more often than most
Peter Jackson analyses the tendency of French officials to dig out the red card
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Featured
/ 6 years agoWales coach Rob Howley sent home on the eve of the Rugby World Cup
A huge bombshell for Warren Gatland and the Wales camp to deal with
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoI’ll prove Eddie was wrong to drop me, says Nathan Hughes
“You train all your life for a big goal like the World Cup and sometimes you have obstacles put in your...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Hadleigh Parkes will know when the time is right to by risky
Shane Williams pinpoints Hadleigh Parkes as the man central to Wales' backline
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Featured
/ 6 years agoProfile – Russia: How the Bear came in from the cold at last
Brendan Gallagher charts Russia's tortuous path to the World Cup
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Featured
/ 6 years agoJapan will go ballistic if Blossoms bloom at Rugby World Cup
Nick Cain sets out the teams who are likely to be in the quarter-finals, and pegs Japan and Fiji to be...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoKidney’s new-look Irish given a teaching
By JOHN FALLON Breakthrough: Dan Goggin scores the opening try for Munster DECLAN Kidney said that London Irish will use their...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoDuplicating that Dublin attack is key for England
ENGLAND By NICK CAIN Uncertainty at the back: Elliot Daly could be replaced at No.15 by Anthony Watson, right PICTURE: Getty...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHewitt back with a bang as Dragons get off to a flyer
By ROGER PANTING ASHTON Hewitt made a sparkling return as Dragons began their season preparations impressively by winning a full-blooded Welsh...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoPumas target a victory over France to kick-start challenge
ARGENTINA Lone wolf: Juan Figallo ARGENTINA have dropped to 11th in the world rankings following nine consecutive Test defeats – but...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoSet-piece disaster for sloppy Stortford
By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s Stor..27 Cambridge......36 A DISAPPOINTING firsthalf performance from Bishop’s Stortford set the tone as they slipped to defeat...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoDependable Evans holds his nerve to claw Ospreys back
By GARY HEATLY REPLACEMENT Cai Evans kicked a late penalty to clinch victory for the Ospreys as they warmed up for...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoGold standard can lift USA to new heights
USA A WAVE of renewed hope, optimism and almost expectation is sweeping the sport across the Pond following the success of...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoHollingsworth is on point for Titans
By DAVID BEDDOWS Rotherham ......31 Sale FC ............20 ROTHERHAM Titans got their campaign up and running with a bonus point win...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoNicol try swings it way of the Warriors
Glasgow ..........36 Ulster................33 A LATE Adam Nicol effort ensured victory for Glasgow but head coach Dave Rennie demands the team’s defensive...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoOur big ball carriers must stay fit says Fia
TONGA TONGA have been strangled by a Pool stage hoodoo since making their World Cup debut 32 years ago and the...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoDavies is keen to keep up good start
Preview Caldy v Chester Sun 15 September, Kick-off 3pm CALDY summer signing Cameron Davies is hoping he can continue his tryscoring...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoLast-gasp Mullis is no average Joe
By NIGEL WILCE Cinderford ......36 Plymouth Alb 29 JOE Mullis scored a lastgasp try as Cinderford edged out Plymouth Albion in...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoJoseph calls up veterans to help Japan flourish
JAPAN Late choice: The 38-year-old Luke Thompson is in the squad KARNE Hesketh’s legendary last gasp try to beat the mighty...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWe’re ready to create havoc says Fiji coach
FIJI Leading light: Fji wing Josua Tuisova COACH John McKee has had his work cut out travelling the globe to visit...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoCarlson catapults Preston to a draw
By ALLAN FOSTER Fylde ................24 Preston G’s ....24 A LATE Ryan Carlson try was enough to clinch a draw for Grasshoppers...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoReynolds’ new boys make case for the defence
By NEALE HARVEY Winners: Jak Rossiter crosses the line for the match decider PICTURES: Paul Clark & Tim Pitfield RAMS supremo...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoThe Best in Chau: James on fire in win
By LYNDON EDNEY Barnes..............34 Esher ................61 JAMES Chaumeton scored a sensational hat-trick as Esher romped to an emphatic victory way at...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoO’Driscoll backs the world No.1s
IRELAND By SAM JACKSON Fine send off: Rob Kearney scores for Ireland as they beat Wales in Dublin POOL A IRELAND...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoIs it Pooper time again for Cheika?
AUSTRALIA By TRP REPORTER Swansong: Wallaby back row David Pocock will retire after Japan POOL D AUSTRALIA put 47 points –...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoHull inspired by Johnson double
By BRUCE WILKIE Hull....................36 Tynedale ........29 TWO Stephen Johnson tries inspired Hull to their first win of the season, after edging...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoSecond-half blitz keeps Richmond right on course
By TIM FORRESTER Richmond ....26 Chinnor ..........14 RICHMOND made it two wins out of two after a hard-fought win over ambitious...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoLions tamed by experienced Bury
By SIMON LORD Bury St Eds ....53 Westcliff ........17 BURY St Edmunds banished memories of their opening-day defeat with an eight-try...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoPaviors not out of place after a step-up
Midland Premier FIVE sides made it two wins from two, including Paviorswho continued their strong start following promotion with a second...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoSkipper Vui must be at his best to inspire this underpowered Samoan challenge
Play-maker: Fly-half Tusi Pisi SAMOA have always been underdogs, but they used to punch above their weight and the question in...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoOur footballers all think we’re mad to play rugby says Los Teros fly-half Berchesi
URUGUAY Venerated: Rodrigo Capo-Ortega is back at age of 39 FOUR years on and nothing much changes for Uruguay in terms...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoBridge in smoother waters as Lucs fade
By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians......19 Stourbridge....45 STOURBRIDGE gave little else away after conceding two early scores to Luctonians. Mike Cheasley crashed over...
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National League One
/ 6 years agoLloyd on form to help Club cling on
By CHRIS HUGHES Canterbury ....33 Blackheath ....34 BLACKHEATH withstood a late Canterbury surge to record their first win of the season...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoBarnes shines in derby-day victory
By JOHN WHITE Dings Crus ......10 Clifton..............33 DINGS suffered derbyday despair at the hands of local rivals Clifton at a packed-out...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoGuernsey and Rochford leading the way
London & South East Premier GUERNSEY Raiders remain the early league leaders following a bonus point 22-7 win at home to...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoDarcy can prove small is dangerous
By GARY HEATLY SCOTLAND Pocket rocket: Scottish wing Darcy Graham SCOTLAND winger Darcy Graham has vowed to be at his mesmerising...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoNavidi aims to savour every minute
By STEFFAN THOMAS WALES Big expectations: Wales back row star Josh Navidi PICTURE: Getty Images JOSH Navidi is relishing the prospect...












