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National League One
/ 7 years agoWoes continue for Canterbury
■By JACK JOHNSON Chinnor …………28 Canterbury……20 CHINNOR returned to winning ways with a hard-fought bonus-point win over Canterbury. Tries from Chris...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoOspreys in hunt to bring Wales ace Liam Williams back home
The Scarlets are also interested in the full-back with Leigh Halfpenny out of contract next summer
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoTEAMS: Round 3 of the Premiership
Matchday squads and officials for Round 3 of the Premiership
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Former Bath, Toulon and Sharks scrum-half Michael Claassens
A player who loved running out at The Rec before stints with Toulon and the Sharks
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Featured
/ 7 years agoTEAMS: England unchanged for World Cup final showdown with Springboks
The side which turned the All Blacks grey has been trusted with downing the Springboks
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 years agoBen Spencer follows England final call-up with new Saracens deal
He landed in Japan on Sunday as an injury replacement for England scrum-half Willi Heinz
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoProbyn column: England favourites but so were All Blacks
Jeff Probyn tells from his own experience how teams look to exploit opponent's weaknesses, especially in the knockout stages
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoTEAMS: One last stand for Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen
Wales and New Zealand face each other in the third-fourth place play-off on Friday, Gatland and Hansen have named their squads
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoCain column: Nothing funny about Jaco Peyper’s nudge, nudge
Nick Cain on Jaco Peyper and the photo with Welsh fans which has seen him miss out on further involvement at...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoVIDEO: World Rugby release shortlist for 2019 Try of the Year
Watch the four tries in contention for the Try of the Year Award 2019
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 years agoHow much? Northampton dig deep to keep hold of Taqele Naiyaravoro
Neil Fissler brings news of another Northampton Saints player who is set to leave the club after their return from the...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoJackson column: At £10,000 a seat you want to see the match!
Peter Jackson dives deep into the extravagant ticket prices on offer for the World Cup final - and shares his own...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoGuscott column: George Ford can’t do much wrong at the moment
Jeremy Guscott examines England's incredible win over the All Blacks, and while he lauds the performance he believes it was wrong...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoJerome Garces to take charge of World Cup final
Frenchman will take charge of England versus South Africa
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoWilliams column: Like Warren, I dare to dream despite injuries
Shane Williams is a believer in Wales' depth ahead of their semi-final against the Springboks - and sees Tier 2 rugby...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 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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Women's Premier 15's
/ 7 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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Premiership
/ 7 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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Club Rugby
/ 7 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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National League 2E
/ 7 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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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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Women's Premier 15's
/ 7 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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Premiership
/ 7 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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Club Rugby
/ 7 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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National League 2E
/ 7 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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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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Women's Premier 15's
/ 7 years agoSharks home and hosed on wet day
DMP Sharks ….32 Worcester ……21 By TOM BULMER DARLINGTON Mowden Park Sharks made it backto- back wins with a bonus-point victory...
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Premiership
/ 7 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...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 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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National League One
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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Women's Premier 15's
/ 7 years agoLightning struck by Quins revival
Loughboro’……27 Harlequins……36 By BETHAN ZEIDLER IT WAS a game of two halves for Loughborough Lightning as, after a dominant first half,...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoYear on sidelines inspires change in Mallinder
By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA NORTHAMPTONfull-back Harry Mallinder has vowed to return a better player and person as he zeroes-in on...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 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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National League One
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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Women's Premier 15's
/ 7 years agoJoy of six for Sarries but no try bonus
Saracens ………15 Glos-Hartpury …7 By WILL PICKWORTH SARACENS made it six wins out of six as they beat Gloucester-Hartpury in a...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoBath need a trophy for Ewels to feel like a success
By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA RECENTLY appointed Bath captain Charlie Ewels says he will only look back on his time in...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 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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National League One
/ 7 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
/ 7 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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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 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
/ 7 years agoI can play in the rain as well says Mercer
By NEALE HARVEY Super sub: Chris Cook drives forward for Bath PICTURES: Getty Images Effective: Zach Mercer ZACH Mercer led the...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 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...












