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Featured
/ 12 years agoEngland Under 20s crowned Junior World Champions
Jack Nowell and Sam Hill scored two late tries as England came from behind to be crowned Junior World Champions for...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoBritish & Irish Lions win first Test against Wallabies
The British and Irish Lions beat Australia 23-21 in a brutal first Test in Brisbane to take a 1-0 advantage in...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 12 years agoJeff Probyn: Lions must copy All Blacks hatred of complacency
As the Lions continue their winning ways Down Under putting virtual cricket scores on all they meet, there are still some...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain sizes up the task ahead of the Lions in Saturday’s first Test in Brisbane
Mike Phillips versus Will Genia is the one clash which seems to encapsulate better than any the differences between the Lions...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoNew Lion Billy Twelvetrees was once allowed to escape as a Tiger
Billy Twelvetrees has gone from uncapped England contender to Lions tourist in the space of five months but, remarkably, he was...
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James Haskell
/ 12 years agoJames Haskell: Paul O’Connell could take over from captain Sam Warburton
There have been some stand-out performances by the Lions and perhaps more questions raised than answered. It’s disappointing the opposition haven’t...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: Remember Finlay Calder and stick with Sam Warburton
Sam Warburton’s selection as Lions captain was under serious scrutiny before last night’s crushing of the Waratahs, but the Welsh openside...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoGeorge North will be a Saints idol ‘with Stephen Myler’s help’
Former Northampton star winger Jon Sleightholme has backed Stephen Myler to load the bullets for George North to fire in the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Richard Hibbard, from dog-house to life with the big cats
Richard Hibbard came home from Australia this time last year fearing the worst, that he would never play for Wales again....
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 12 years agoJeremy Guscott: Croft gets my vote and there’s no Sam!
Warren Gatland wanted standout performances to cement Test selection and he certainly got some against the Waratahs. A handful of guys...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoJustin Tipuric’s the flanker for me, says Jim Telfer
Warren Gatland has backed himself into a corner by naming Sam Warburton as Lions captain according to Jim Telfer, who believes Justin...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoDelon Armitage: My regret over that wave and row with Brian Moore
Being Public Enemy No.1 in one country is bad enough. But two? That takes some doing, but Delon Armitage appears to...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoFirst taste of defeat for outplayed British & Irish Lions against Brumbies
The Brumbies outplayed the British & Irish Lions to claim a famous 14-12 win in Canberra today. True to their style,...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoBritish & Irish Lions beat Waratahs but lose Jamie Roberts
The British & Irish Lions overcame a plucky New South Wales Waratahs to maintain their one hundred percent record with a...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 12 years agoJeff Probyn: No retaliation? That leaves players open to attack
I apologise if I sound like angry from Tunbridge Wells but am I the only one a little puzzled by all...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 12 years agoJeremy Guscott: Our power defence will have worried Wallabies
There’s a reason why this was billed as the fourth Test and the Reds duly obliged in asking questions of Warren...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoGeordan Murphy’s nerves not calmed by title haul
Geordan Murphy admits he is “scared” by the prospect of coaching Leicester. Despite making more than 300 appearances for the Tigers...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Why it may pay to keep faith with Vunipolas
Before she takes morning service at Avenue Methodist Church in High Wycombe today (last Sunday), the Reverend Singa Vunipola will say...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: The folly of Foley could kill off the Lions tours
Michael Foley played against the 2001 Lions four times. Once at hooker for the Queensland Reds, and three times for the...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoPaul O’Connell alongside Richie Gray for me – Simon Shaw
The lack of a traditional heavyweight lock could see Richie Gray earn a spot in the Lions Test team, according to...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain wonders why the Lions have not turned to the obvious choice as they tackle front row crisis
The departure lounges of airports as distant from each other as Durban and Buenos Aires have been busy over the last...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoSuffering Lions ‘should have called up wrecker Andrew Sheridan’
As Lions props drop by the day, former Wallaby front row Matt Dunning admits he cannot believe Warren Gatland has not...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoTen-try rout for sloppy British & Irish Lions in Newcastle
The British & Irish remained unbeaten in their tour of Australia with a 64-0 win over the New South Wales and...
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Champions Cup
/ 12 years agoJonny Wilkinson’s just top draw for star-struck Henry Slade
Henry Slade grew up idolising Jonny Wilkinson and always hoped to meet him. But share the same pitch? Never in his...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoBritish & Irish Lions overcome feisty Queensland Reds
The British & Irish Lions faced their toughest challenge since the start of their tour of Australian but they remained unbeaten...
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James Haskell
/ 13 years agoJames Haskell: Wow, this game is so easy from Press box
I had last minute surgery on my knee a couple of days ago and was under the knife for over three...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoWater boy Jordan Crane just happy to make splash
Jordan Crane, having gone from water boy to Premiership winner in the space of 12 months, is grateful for what he...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoNewcastle Falcons strengthen to avoid a Premiership dogfight
Dean Richards is working on building a star team rather than a team of stars as he looks to put Newcastle...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoSam Warburton returns to captain British & Irish Lions against Reds
Sam Warburton has recovered from his knee injury and will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Queensland Reds on...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoKyle Eastmond has proved me wrong says Martin Offiah
Cross-code legend Martin Offiah admits Kyle Eastmond has already proved him wrong after his switch to Rugby Union, claiming his former...
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English Championship
/ 13 years agoTier two finalists may have to play until mid-June next year
Next year’s Championship winners may not be decided until the second week of June if plans to switch the two-legged final...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoNine-try rout for British & Irish Lions against Western Force
The British & Irish Lions have made a successful start to their tour of Australia with a convincing 69-17 win over...
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Peter Jackson
/ 13 years agoPeter Jackson: Will next Warburton stand up now please!
Every Lions captain has to begin somewhere as an international player but only one began in the middle of nowhere. Four...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoWallabies have what it takes insists Dean Mumm
Dean Mumm became the first Australian to take on the Lions in 2013 last Saturday when he ran out for the...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoNick Walshe: Yes, England U20s have talent to win this year
England U20s head coach Nick Walshe has backed his side to create history by landing their first IRB Junior World Championship...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoJames Horwill: My Wallabies won’t be punchbags
Australia captain James Horwill issued the Lions a fighting challenge last night, warning that the Wallabies will match them blow for...
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Nick Cain
/ 13 years agoNick Cain: Chattering refs led to Hartley’s disgrace
There is no escaping the fact that Dylan Hartley‘s sending-off at Twickenham in the Premiership final last weekend cost Northampton the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 13 years agoJeff Probyn: Lions must have full control and never do a Hartley
As the Lions prepare for the real start to this summer’s much awaited tour, the question is, (money aside) why bother...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoPushy England beat Consur XV before Argentina Tests
England put on a solid first-half display to beat the Consur XV 41-21 in Uruguay ahead of their two-game Test Series...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 13 years agoJeff Probyn: Five golden steps which would restore the scrum
The IRB have announced their latest incarnation of the scrum engagement sequence that incorporates pre-binding and the need to put the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 13 years agoPeter Jackson: Leigh’s the guardian ‘angel’ for home club
Gorseinon RFC have done more than their bit for the international game over the last half century – from Onllwyn Brace...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoDean Ryan in wings as Akapusi Qera hints at move
Dynamic Gloucester flanker Akapusi Qera could potentially be reunited with Dean Ryan when his contract at Kingsholm expires next year. Qera,...
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Nick Cain
/ 13 years agoNick Cain: First blood to Lions as toxic Quade gets ‘axed’
The slabs of red meat are one up already! The sledging war initiated by our Aussie mates ahead of the arrival...
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Nick Cain
/ 13 years agoNick Cain talks to Leicester’s Tom croft about his double challenge of Premiership final and Lions tour
Tom Croft has an attribute that few international forwards possess, including those back rowers alongside him in the 2013 Lions squad:...
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English Championship
/ 13 years agoBen Alexander’s debt to Bedford Blues production line
Bedford may have been the finishing school for three front-rowers in the Lions squad, but the Blues also played a key...
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James Haskell
/ 13 years agoJames Haskell: Being big and strong does not make you good
Is rugby becoming too dangerous? Are players getting too big? Could rugby be heading the same way as the NFL, with...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 13 years agoJeremy Guscott: Tigers can edge this battle of the giants
Northampton‘s results against the top teams in the Premiership have generally not been the best and they won’t be favourites for...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoI won’t be watching the Lions says Toby Flood
Toby Flood aims to deliver his own personal snub to the British and Irish Lions … by not bothering to watch...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoJoe Launchbury launchpad is thanks to boss Dai Young
Do you believe in fate? Joe Launchbury does, and why not after a season in which he scaled the heights with...
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Champions Cup
/ 13 years agoFrench act to head off revolt over Heineken Cup
France called a crisis meeting over Europe yesterday aimed at averting the planned Anglo-French breakaway to launch an alternative tournament. The...
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