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Sevens World Series
/ 13 years agoTom Mitchell: Gold Coast behind us, Dubai next
We are back in the gym and working hard. Sessions on the running track and training park are back to their...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoYou’re out, no you’re not, Wales tell James Hook!
Wales told James Hook he had been dropped from their squad only to reinstate him barely 24 hours later.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoOwen Farrell earns Paul Grayson vote in line-up of the No.10s
Paul Grayson cannot recall such intense competition for the England No.10 shirt but the second highest points scorer in Red Rose...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoHenry Trinder, Luther Burrell and Joel Tomkins in line for England Test debut
Henry Trinder is in line to make his England Test debut after being named in Stuart Lancaster’s England squad ahead of...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoMike Brown: Quins form won’t ruin my England Test dream
Mike Brown has scotched suggestions that Harlequins are in terminal decline, claiming a misfiring backline will not harm his hopes of...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoEngland finish third at Gold Coast Sevens
James Rodwell, Dan Bibby and new boy Phil Burgess scored two tries each as England finished the opening round of the...
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Latest News
/ 13 years agoVIDEO: Simon Amor and Chris Cracknell preview the Gold Coast Sevens
Just before they took off for the Gold Coast and the opening round of the HSBC World Series, our online editor...
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Sevens World Series
/ 13 years agoBehind the England Sevens’ scenes with Tom Mitchell: Countdown to round One…
Sitting on a sun drenched balcony in Australia looking out over Surfers Paradise the idea six gruelling games of 7s might...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoWhere do you want me to play? Elliot Daly asks England
With England spoilt for choice at full-back but injury-ravaged in the centres, Elliot Daly admits he would love some clarification from...
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Latest News
/ 13 years agoWales Sevens name squad for Gold Coast
Wales Sevens head coach Paul John has named an experienced squad for the HSBC World Series opener on the Gold Coast...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years ago“Henry Trinder can bridge that Manu Tuilagi gap,” say James Simpson-Daniel and Nigel Davies
Gloucester duo James Simpson-Daniel and Nigel Davies are convinced Henry Trinder is the man to fill Manu Tuilagi’s massive shoes this...
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Latest News
/ 13 years agoEngland Sevens name squad for Gold Coast tournament
Phil Burgess will make his HSBC World Series debut for England Sevens after being named in the squad that will travel...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoFaith of Saints puts Luther Burrell on fast-track to Twickenham
Saints centre Luther Burrell believes the faith being shown in him by Northampton’s coaching staff is benefitting his game massively.
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Sevens World Series
/ 13 years agoTom Mitchell: Welcome behind the scenes of England Sevens
For a lucky few of us an endless summer is about to start. The HSBC World Sevens Series commences in three...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years ago“I’d say No to England if they called,” says James Simpson-Daniel
James Simpson-Daniel believes he would turn England down if Stuart Lancaster came calling, even if the national side was ravaged by...
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Sevens World Series
/ 13 years agoEngland Sevens win in Bucharest
England Sevens will go into the HSBC World Series as the reigning European champions after a strong display in Bucharest. For...
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Latest News
/ 13 years agoBen Ryan appointed Fiji Sevens coach
Ben Ryan has been named as Fiji Sevens head coach, it was announced today. The 42-year-old stepped down from the England...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoJames Haskell: I’ll never give up fight to play for England
James Haskell was quick to brush off his latest England snub and with Tom Croft now ruled out for the season,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoAndy Gomarsall: Freddie Burns can give England vital spark
Now is the time for England to let Freddie Burns off the leash, according to World Cup winner Andy Gomarsall, who...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoGloucester to face Japan in November
There will be a battle of the cherries at Kingsholm in November as Gloucester announced today they will face Japan on...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoBOD named in Joe Schmidt first Ireland squad
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt has included Brian O’Briscoll in his first squad ahead of the Autumn internationals. The 34-year-old veteran is...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoConor O’Shea: Chris Robshaw will see off his England pretenders
Frustrated Quins boss Conor O’Shea has mounted a furious defence of club captain Chris Robshaw and backed him to see off...
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Latest News
/ 13 years agoSimon Amor named England Sevens head coach
The RFU today named Simon Amor as the new England Sevens Head Coach. Amor is a former England Sevens captain and...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 13 years agoJeremy Guscott: McCaw’s a worry…but bring on the Boks. I can’t wait!
We must hope All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is right in his assessment of the injury to his captain Richie McCaw....
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Latest News
/ 13 years agoTickets for Commonwealth Sevens go on sale
Rugby Sevens is one of the Commonwealth Games’ core sports. It’s been a popular inclusion in the programme since it was...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years ago“I want your Test spot,” Matt Kvesic tells Chris Robshaw
Kvesic excelled on England’s summer tour of Argentina in the openside berth while captain Robshaw was rested – and the 21-year-old...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoInjured Ollie Phillips turns tide on a round the world quest
Sevens star Ollie Phillips starts his road to Rio today by sailing the Seven Seas – it’s far to say his...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 13 years agoEngland have found their new Billy Whizz in Christian Wade says Andy Robinson
Former national head coach Andy Robinson believes England have finally unearthed Jason Robinson’s successor in Christian Wade. Andy Robinson’s ill-fated reign...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 13 years agoJeremy Guscott: Time these All Blacks saw some yellow cards, ref!
It is early days for Ewen McKenzie, the newly appointed Wallaby head coach. I don’t believe he thought the job would...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 13 years agoJeremy Guscott: All Blacks show they are team to beat once again
The All Blacks showed with their convincing 47-29 victory over the Wallabies in Sydney last night that they will still be...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoStuart Lancaster must dare to dream, says Brian Ashton
Brian Ashton hopes that England’s new-found attacking style will be no passing ‘fad’. A young England team destroyed Argentina with some...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoWhy Charlie Sharples may be on fast-track for recall
England discard Charlie Sharples has put the pain of rejection behind him and wants to prove the selectors wrong by starring...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoBritish & Irish Lions beat Australia to claim first series in 16 years
The British & Irish Lions have won their first Test Series in 16 years after a 41-16 thumping of Australia in...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoLion Leigh Halfpenny ‘could be explosive like Israel Folau’
The man who gave George North his scything sidestep and Israel Folau his kangaroo kick believes Leigh Halfpenny combines the best...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoRoberts returns but BOD dropped for Lions in Series decider
Warren Gatland has dropped Brian O’Driscoll from his British & Irish Lions matchday squad ahead of the Series decider against Australia...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoAustralia beat British & Irish Lions to set up Sydney decider
Rookie Christian Lealiifano kicked a last-gasp conversion for Australia as they leveled the series against the British & Irish Lions with...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoMarlan Yarde has re-written wingers’ handbook
Christian Wade‘s England form earned a shock Lions call but Marland Yarde is the country’s best, according to Brian Smith, who...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoRob Vickerman: We’re ready to emulate class of ’93
England skipper Rob Vickerman has called on his team to channel the spirit of the 1993 World Cup heroes and end...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoBritish & Irish Lions keep Melbourne Rebels scoreless
Despite an average performance, The British & Irish Lions have won their last midweek game on tour beating the Melbourne Rebels...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoNowell & Cowan Dickie, the Newlyn kids who took on the world
Jack Nowell and Luke Cowan-Dickie first clapped eyes on each other as five-year-olds playing mini rugby at Penzance & Newlyn and...
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Featured
/ 13 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
/ 13 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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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 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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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 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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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 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
/ 13 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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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 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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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 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
/ 13 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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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...













