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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoGoode: We just want to get better and better
SARACENS full-back Alex Goode praised the composure of his teammates after scoring another late matchwinning try to seal victory over Clermont....
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoFrench World Cup record is big threat to England
Developing: Fly-half Camille Lopez could be a danger in Japan 2019 PICTURE: Getty Images EVERY international coach ranked 1-8 wanted to...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoWales must find way to overcome bogey boy Wallabies
THE 2019 World Cup might be a way off yet, but what a tournament we can expect in Japan. This week’s...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoEngland stay on course for silver
Paris By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND finished Day One unbeaten in Paris to set up a quarter- final clash against the USA...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoWe’re going to miss you Ashton, try scoring ace
BRENDAN GALLAGHER No one individual ever wins a match for Saracens, it’s not how they go about their work, but it...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoIronmen finally break RGC curse to maintain their title tilt
Merthyr ..........35 RGC 1404 ..........7 By ROB COLE IT WAS fourth time lucky for Merthyr as they finally beat RGC 1404...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoPressure on Ford to keep Carnegie moving
By JON NEWCOMBE JOE FORD admits that it will take a huge effort from Yorkshire Carnegie to beat London Irish and...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoWRU take control over Dragons
NEWPORT RFC shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favour of a Welsh Rugby Union takeover of Newport Gwent Dragons. 81.09 per cent voted...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoAbendanon: It’s not a nice feeling but we’ll be back again
NICK Abendanon was left gutted by Saracens’ stunning finale after his side had fought their way back into the match. He...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoFamiliar foes ready to battle with higher stakes
By ROB COLE PREVIEW... Aberavon v Bedwas Today. Kick-off 3.30pm, Talbot Athletic Ground THEY met at the Talbot Athletic Ground last...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoBell ready for battle with friendly foe Joe
HOT shotsTommy Bell and Joe Ford used to battle it out in training but there will be much more at stake...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years agoPeerless Parisse leads his nearly men to glory
From NICK CAIN at Murrayfield STADE Francais have been Europe’s nearly men for so long they must have thought they were...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoMoseley go for Cross
SIMON Cross is the new head coach at Moseley, replacing Kevin Maggs. Cross will combine the role with his job as...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoRef Owens makes it tougher for Cup heroes
Clermont 17pts Tries: Lamerat 27, Abendanon 52 Conversions: Parra 28, 54 Penalties: Parra 60 Saracens 28pts Tries: Ashton 13, Kruis 22,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoWoodburn refusing to give up on England dream
In-form Exeter wing Olly Woodburn reckons being snubbed by England has only fuelled his ambition to nail down a Premiership winner’s...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn: Young so lucky he has time to get Wasps buzzing again
Okay, I’ll admit it, even though I am a former Wasps player I don’t make the effort to travel to watch...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Mr Reliable, but Dan is Mr Forgotten for Wales
There are two reasons why Dan Evans stands out in any crowd of players. He never misses a match because his...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Don’t rely on just kids, this tour will be tough
Wales‘ Tests with Tonga and Samoa this summer are vitally important, but the two-match tour has already turned into a shambles....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoFreddie Burns determined to leave Tigers with winning roar
Freddie Burns is out to prove Leicester were wrong to ditch him for George Ford by leading the club to an...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Crusading Clermont are closing in on their Holy Grail
It possibly won’t surprise you that Clermont – who took 99 years to land their first French Championship and who are...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: The good, the lads and the ugly, by Burger
Schalk Burger has scaled most of the high peaks in the game, including reaching the summit as part of South Africa’s...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoBurgess: I’d have been worth weight, like Ardie
Phil Burgess is proud to be a Sevens player but he does regret he was never given the chance to showcase...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: Don’t bleed for All Blacks, they don’t care about us
The growing list of New Zealand injuries is starting to worry Steve Hansen. The All Black coach usually does a passable...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott: Picamoles has stood out despite Saints’ struggles
It is no real surprise that there are three Wasps in the RPA Players’ Player of the Year shortlist – and...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoTe’o warns Farrell: I’m aiming to be a starter
Ben Te’o has warned fellow British & Lions No.12 hopefuls Owen Farrell and Robbie Henshaw he aims to be a starter...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Lions snub ‘gutted’ me admits an angry Brown
Raging England full-back Mike Brown has vowed to take out his frustrations on Argentina after revealing his anger at Warren Gatland’s...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoInjured Lions’ Players Should Have Time on the Field
Getting injured in any sport means time on the sidelines. It’s frustrating for the player, his teammates, and even the fans....
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 9 years agoEssex turn on power for a high five
Division Three Round-up By WILL REILLY ESSEX produced a fine display as they powered past Notts, Lincs & Derbys 37-8 in...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoYoung’s hat-trick puts buzz back into Wasps
Wasps 35pts Tries: Young 20, 39, 78, Wade 59, Daly 71 Conversions: Gopperth 59, 71 Penalties: Gopperth 16, 35 Saracens 15pts...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 9 years ago20 QUESTIONS
WILL OWEN ROTHERHAM CENTRE How do you look back at the season two weeks on? It wasn’t great and very frustrating....
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoThat 7’s not too bad is he says dad
WASPS rugby director Dai Young saluted his side, and his man-of-the-match openside flanker, son Thomas, for securing a home Premiership semifinal...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoChiefs earn home semi with record 8th bonus win on trot
Gloucester 20pts Tries: Ludlow 7 May 27, 59 Conversions: Laidlaw 7 Penalties: Laidlaw 19 Exeter 34pts Tries: Whitten 35 Moon 51...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoWe’ll get up for Stade – Laidlaw
GLOUCESTER’S Champions Cup qualification hopes now rest on Friday’s Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais. After finishing ninth for a third...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoDon’t bleed for All Blacks, they don’t care about us
THE growing list of New Zealand injuries is starting to worry Steve Hansen. The All Black coach usually does a passable...
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National Leagues
/ 9 years agoAll White on the night as OEs hit the heights
By GEOFF LIGHTFOOT OLD ELTHAMIANS go through to National One next season after beating Sale FC at Heywood Road in the...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoThe haka in danger of losing its ability to intimidate
BRACE yourselves for a haka fest… with the 2017 Lions having to watch the All Blacks go through their war dance...
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National Leagues
/ 9 years agoAll change at Blackheath as Shanahan targets top four
By NEALE HARVEY INCOMING Blackheath head coach James Shanahan promises sweeping changes after an abysmal end-of-season run of one win in...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoNaholo try clinches stunning fightback
By NICK VERDIER NEW ZEALAND teams just do not know when they are beaten as the Highlanders demonstrated with a sensational...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoGarland’s just Wizard to ensure home semi-final date
Aberavon………28 Bedwas…………9 By TIM LEWIS ABERAVON guaranteed themselves a home semifinal in their bid for the title with a 28-9 victory...
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National Leagues
/ 9 years agoMrReliable, but Dan is MrForgotten for Wales
PETER JACKSON There are two reasons why Dan Evans stands out in any crowd of players. He never misses a match...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 9 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Weekend beginning Friday, May 12, 2017 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, MAY 12...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoQuins go into Europe but Saints must wait
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER HARLEQUINS lost the battle but won the war with a massive defensive shift at Franklin’s Gardens earning them...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoGunter key as Steelmen dethrone champions
Ebbw Vale……26 Merthyr………35 By TREFOR WILLIAMS EBBW VALE’S reign as Principality Premiership champions is over and their mantle could yet pass...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 9 years agoDurham, Hants go on ruthless rampage
Division Two Round-up By PHIL SMITH DURHAM and Hampshire each racked up 62 points as they began their Bill Beaumont Cup...
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Sevens World Series
/ 9 years agoMikalcius can put heat on big names at Quins
By NEALE HARVEY IMPOSING Hartpury wing Jonas Mikalcius possesses the “world-class” physical attributes necessary to challenge Test stars Marland Yarde and...
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National Leagues
/ 9 years agoDavies: Don’t vote Brexit, Dragons
SEVERAL hundred members of Newport RFC will squeeze into Rodney Parade on Tuesday night to vote on the WRU’s £3.75m take-over...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoMallinder: Picamoles is staying with us
HARLEQUINS boss John Kingston said defeat felt like a win given that it ensured European Champions rugby next season. “It’s an...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoDrovers claim local pride with quickfire bonus-point win
Llandovery…33 Carmarthen Q 19 By LIAM MATTHEWS THERE was little other than local pride riding on this Tier 1 match and...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoDon’t rely on just kids, this tour will be tough
No token gesture: Gethin Jenkins merits tour place PICTURE: Getty Images Wales’ Tests with Tonga and Samoa this summer are vitally...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 9 years agoLutui’s two spark Midlands revival
By JEREMY TYRRELL E Counties 21 East Mids 24 EAST MIDLANDS came from 21-10 down to earn a narrow victory over...
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