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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoLaporte in jail threat over deal with Altrad
DAVID BARNES Under pressure: Bernard Laporte is facing trial on favouritism charges PICTURE: Getty Images No sooner has Bernard Laporte brought...
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National League 2N
/ 9 years agoSheffield sneak relegation battle
By JOHN FINCH Otley 5 Sheffield 20 EVEN at this stage in the season this game had the appearance of a...
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National League One
/ 9 years agoPark prevail after last-gasp drama
By LEON PICKARD Fylde 10 D’ington MP 13 SHAUN McCartney scored a last-minute try to break Fylde hearts and rescue a...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years agoSuper-sub Thorley helps Gloucester stay on track
By GEORGE LAWRENCE TWOtries from Ollie Thorley helped Gloucester fight back from 14-0 down to clinch the all-important bonus point in...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 9 years agoDashing Knights ready for Cardiff backlash
By STEVE HOSSACK Doncaster 70 Cardiff Blues 1 DONCASTER climbed into second spot in Pool 2 with an impressive ten-try win...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoBath fall just short despite Ashton’s act of charity
From NICK CAIN at Stade Mayol Thanks Chris: Jonathan Joseph celebrates with team mates after scoring a try following a mistake...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoNuns fight back as Derby left stunned
Midlands Premier THREEof the seven games beat the freeze with Peterborough Lions, Nuneaton and Lichfield all braving the cold to claim...
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National League 2N
/ 9 years agoAley is the key for South once again
By BRAD HARPER S Leicester 21 Chester 20 SOUTH Leicester claimed their eighth victory this season after a second-half fightback against...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years agoDragons still in the frame after Warren double strike
By STEFFAN THOMAS DRAGONS stuttered to an unconvincing victory over Russians Enisei- STM at Rodney Parade. Two tries from centre Adam...
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National League 2E
/ 9 years agoOld Boys close to first win on their travels
By ANDREW JONES Barnstaple 22 Old Red’fians 22 OLD Redcliffians avoided defeat on the road for the first time this season....
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoJackson column: Gregor Townsend is showing Wales the way to play
Peter Jackson on the evolution of Scotland and how they may be firmer favourites for the Six Nations than Wales
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoVarsity: Who was the dashing Cambridge wing in Sherlock mystery?
Brendan Gallagher investigates the man who was Conan Doyle's hero, Godfrey Staunton
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoVarsity women’s preview: Oxford will go on the attack to defend crown
Can Oxford produce another shock upset this time around?
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoVarsity: Seven-timer Briggs is Light Blues brigade history maker
Brendan Gallagher picks out the stars to watch in this week's Varsity match showpiece
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoThe Ella brothers: the pop stars of Aussie rugby
Brendan Gallagher remembers the wonderful Junior Wallaby side that boasted a fabulous trio...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoJackson: North’s good for Wales but what about the region?
(Picture: Getty Images) By Peter Jackson George North arrived at Franklin’s Gardens from West Wales one year after Chris Ashton left...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoCain column: Chatty refs have aided the growth of dissent
By Nick Cain Dissent is an evil genie that was always going to escape from the bottle when Rugby Union referees...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: Learn lessons and put South Africa to the sword!
Wales must learn from New Zealand loss and be more clinical against the Boks this weekend...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoGuscott column: Eddie needs more power to reach All Black level
(Picture: Getty Images) By Jeremy Guscott England are deserved No.2 in the world after beating Argentina, Australia and Samoa. That’s because...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoLearn lessons and put Boks to sword!
SHANE WILLIAMS Excellent: Dan Biggar WHAT A Test match that was! Wales came out on the wrong side of the result,...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoO ‘Connor queries crucial Adams try
LEICESTER director of rugby Matt O ‘Connor claimed afterwards referee Greg Macdonald should have referred Jack Adams ‘ second try to...
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National League One
/ 9 years agoDefence holds firm for Ionians to win
By MALLY KNOWLES Hull Ionians ……27 O. Elthamians 11 AN OUTSTANDING contribution from the back-row provided the platform for this bonus...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years ago5-try Boks complete Azzurri revenge mission
By SAM JACKSON Italy…………………6 South Africa …35 SOUTH Africa ensured there would be no repeat of last year ‘s upset with...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoNew Chief Kvesic gets chance to show he ‘s up to speed after summer transfer
By NEALE HARVEY EXETER flanker Matt Kvesic is handed a golden chance to remind England of his credentials as he dons...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoorwards provide perfect platform for Blues
By MATT WRIGHT Bedford…………33 Hartpury …………7 LOCK Ed Taylor was one of five try scorers for Bedford, as they comfortably saw...
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National League One
/ 9 years agoIll-disciplined Park pay heavy price
By WARREN KAY Ampthill ……….29 Rosslyn Park 23 AMPTHILL did just enough to record an eighth win of the season as...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoMagnificent Scots run riot to humble Wallabies
By GARY HEATLY Rampant: Stuart McInally touches down Scotland ‘s eighth try PICTURES: Getty Images MATCH STATS… SCOTLAND produced one of...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoGone in 18 minutes… Quins buried by Bath
By ROGER PANTING Causing havoc: Matt Banahan scores Bath ‘s fourth try PICTURES: Getty Images BATH scored the quickest bonus point...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoNo sympathy from Thomas as his tries sink old pals
By TOM INNES YORKSHIRE Carnegie produced a controlled second half performance to claim four valuable league points, with former Jersey prop...
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National League One
/ 9 years agoShort-handed Caldy rue misses
By DAVE LAWRENCE B ‘mingham M.13 Caldy …………….11 A FIRST-HALF red card for Caldy prop Derek Salisbury provided the decisive moment...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoAshton try touch can ‘t save Toulon strugglers
FRENCH COLUMN The last time Toulon lost three games in a row they ended the season as domestic and European champions....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoAvenger Stockdale sinks Pumas with two-try haul
By DARAGH SMALL Ireland ‘s hero: New wing ace Jacob Stockdale scores his second try PICTURE: Inpho JACOB Stockdale touched down...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoKingston rues his missing players
HARLEQUINS director of rugby John Kingston was upbeat despite the convincing defeat. He said: “At 26-0 down after 19 minutes, it...
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National League 3
/ 9 years agoAllen helps fire Hertford top of the table
London & South East Premier HERTFORDleapfrogged Southend Saxons to go top of the table with a convincing 36-17 victory. Michael Allen...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoJones at double for Ealing ‘s hit men
By NEALE HARVEY On the break: Doncaster ‘s Curtis Langdon LEWIS Jones celebrated his first start of the season with a...
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National League One
/ 9 years agoTolmie ‘sdouble Cov up for 12strike sets win on trot
By JOHN WILKINSON Dangerman: Coventry ‘s early try-scorer Max Trimble threatens the line again PICTURES: Nick Meredith TWO tries in the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoNoves ‘ job in danger as Ishihara grabs draw for Japan
By GEORGE LAWRENCE France……………23 Japan ……………23 SHINTARO Ishihara crossed with five minutes remaining to earn Japan a famous draw in Paris....
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoDeacon ‘s Diamond geezers dig deep
By COLIN NEWBOULT Dangerman: Faf de Klerk makes a break PICTURES: Getty Images PERHAPS Steve Diamond should be absent more often?...
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National League 3
/ 9 years agoBees score 16 tries in Hales mauling
Midlands Premier OLD Halesonians continued their horrendous run after they were crushed 100-0 by top of the table Birmingham and Solihull....
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National League 2N
/ 9 years agoResolute Marshall fancies chances at Saints
By NEALE HARVEY FIERCELY determined hooker Reece Marshall has declared himself ready to emerge from the shadows of Dylan Hartley and...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoCargill goes into overdrive to end Pirates hoodoo
By LUKE JARMYN PIRATES fly-half Will Cargill broke down the flank like an Exocet, offloading to wing Alex O ‘Meara in...
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National League One
/ 9 years agoCullen can ‘t kick DMP to victory over Stortford
By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop ‘s S…22 Darlington MP 22 IN A hard-fought contest from start to finish the result was in...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoDaly dazzles as newbies make mark for England
From BRENDAN GALLAGHER at Twickenham Right time, right place: Alex Lozowski scores England ‘s second try ENGLAND ‘S mixture of young...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoWales Under-20 McBryde kicks Llanelli to narrow victory
By JON DALY Llanelli …………15 Neath…………….13 BILLY McBryde booted all of the points as Llanelli ground out a determined victory over...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoMallinder: We were right to go for broke
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Jim Mallinder insisted that it was the right decision to go for the victory after turning down...
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National League 3
/ 9 years agoHoppers beat Lymm to extend their lead
Northern Premier PRESTON Grasshoppers opened up a five point gap at the top of the table as they edged past second...
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National League 2N
/ 9 years agoDavey keeps the ‘Field on song
By BRAD HARPER Leicester L ‘ns 17 Huddersfield …31 HARRY Davey scored 28 points to help Huddersfield earn their third win...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoLam: We ‘re still looking for an 80-minute performance
By WILL CARPENTER LEAGUEleaders Bristol made it a perfect ten in the Championship with victory at Ashton Gate. A blistering first...
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National League One
/ 9 years agoStudents steal it as Club conspire to lose
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ….21 L ‘borough Stu.22 A THRILLING climax saw Loughborough concede two late penalties to give Blackheath field...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoEddie needs more power to reach All Black level
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMY Needs to find his mojo: Jonathan Joseph has been quieter than usual England are deserved No.2...












