Ben Jaycock
News By Ben Jaycock
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoBristol Bears vs Gloucester: Harry Thacker on his way to 150 not out
Bristol Bears and Prem Rugby Cup high flyers Gloucester renew their West Country rivalry today, with both sides using the clash...
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International Rugby
/ 5 days agoUini Atonio retires in a seismic blow to France ahead of Six Nations
France’s Six Nations preparations have been dealt a devastating blow after Uini Atonio was forced to retire with immediate effect following...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoOspreys players angered after being ‘left in the dark’ over WRU Cardiff talks
The Ospreys were informed last week that the region’s owners, Y11 Sport & Media, are in talks over a potential purchase...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoSaracens 73-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Noah Caluori on a rampage to fire up Sarries
Saracens wonder-kid Noah Caluori regained his place at the top of the try scoring charts as the north Londoners put Mark...
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Features
/ 1 week agoMy Life in Rugby: Jake Farnworth – Training was sink or swim and I loved it
Former Leicester Tigers, Nottingham and Birmingham Moseley hooker, Jake Farnworth, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 week agoNew England U20s boss Andy Titterrell gets ready for new Six Nations campaign
New head coach Andy Titterrell takes charge of his first U20s Six Nations campaign when he leads England next month, eager...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoManu Vunipola: Return to Prem from Japan is a possibility
Manu Vunipola admits he endured a frustrating and, at times, eye-opening introduction to life in Japan as he adjusted to a...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoBayonne 13-22 Leinster: Another late show makes sure of top spot for the Irish province
Leinster ensured top spot in Pool 3 and secured a home last 16 tie by grinding out a hard-fought victory over...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJosh Barton: Coventry are raring to go after break
Coventry scrum-half Josh Barton believes the mid-season break arrived at just the right time as his side target a sixth consecutive...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Matt Cornish – We set the standards that others must chase
The Ealing Trailfinders and former London Irish and England Counties hooker, Matt Cornish, reflects on his life in rugby.
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoScott Robertson removed as All Blacks boss
New Zealand are searching for a new head coach after Scott Robertson was forced to step aside following an internal review...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoBristol Bears hit new heights to stun Bulls in Champions Cup victory
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam hailed a “fearless” and fully connected performance after his side produced a statement 61-49 victory against...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoLeinster 25-24 La Rochelle: Harry Byrne comes on to win it with last kick of the match
Substitute Harry Byrne kicked a last-gasp penalty for Leinster against La Rochelle to settle a thriller that will take some beating...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoToulon vs Munster: Red Army looking to get things back on track as they prepare to enter the French cauldron
Having started the season as the URC’s pacesetters, Munster enter today’s Pool 2 clash in Toulon after suffering disappointing back-to-back defeats.
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 weeks agoZebre vs Ospreys: Home comforts suit Mark Jones’ side
Ospreys head to Parma knowing that victory over Zebre could prove decisive in shaping their route to Challenge Cup glory.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoRotherham Titans tighthead Andrew Foster has a return to Champ in sight
Rotherham Titans tighthead Andrew Foster believes consistency, patience and collective buy-in will be key as the Clifton Lane side look to...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoWe’re aiming for a top six finish – Chinnor inside centre James Bourton
Chinnor inside centre James Bourton believes The Champ’s new playoff edge has given the league a shot of adrenaline it badly...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoOspreys move for South Africa’s Marco de Witt as cover
The Ospreys have moved quickly to reinforce their back row by signing South African forward Marco de Witt on a short-term...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoRevenge mission! Bristol Bears run riot to hammer Harlequins at Twickenham
Bristol Bears produced an outstanding attacking display at Big Game 17 last night to hammer Harlequins 40-14 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoNorthampton Saints 47-21 Sale Sharks: Josh Kemeny shines as Saints sink Sharks
Henry Pollock shone once more but was remarkably overshadowed by his back row colleague Josh Kemeny, who scored a wonder try...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoAaron Gear: I’d be happy to stay at Ampthill for ever
Ampthill lock Aaron Gear says this season has marked a major step forward in his rugby journey after making his Championship...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 months agoRacing 92 vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter urges Chiefs to step up to the plate in Racing challenge
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has thrown down the gauntlet to his emerging talent, challenging them to “step up...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Joe Makysymiw – The brilliant, emotional world of French rugby
Former Leicester Tigers, Connacht, Dragons and Agen second row, Joe Makysymiw, reflects on his life in rugby.
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoWales drawn with England in Rugby World Cup pool
Fierce Six Nations rivals England and Wales will clash in the pool stage of the 2027 World Cup.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoToulouse v Sharks: Visitors will fight hard to send John Plumtree off with a victory
Record six-time winners Toulouse launch their Champions Cup title pursuit today with several star players returning to a fixture that will...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoGloucester v Castres: George Skivington – Nine-week block key to season
Gloucester launch their Champions Cup campaign today aiming to build on their recent revival against Castres.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoLeinster 45-28 Harlequins: Leo Cullen’s side find strong finish to quell plucky Quins
Despite falling short of a statement victory, Jason Gilmore’s Harlequins can hold their heads high after a commendable display against Leinster.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoPau v Northampton Saints: Phil Dowson’s side ready for rumble with French high-flyers
Last season’s finalists Northampton Saints begin their campaign with a daunting trip to high-flying Section Paloise today and Phil Dowson is...
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 months agoExeter Chiefs v Cheetahs: In-form Chiefs hungry for more European silverware
Exeter Chiefs and the Cheetahs meet for the first time today as the South African invitational side, who are based in...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Sam Nixon – Loved Bath but I lived my best life in France
Sam Nixon, the former London Scottish, Bath, Bayonne, Exeter Chiefs and Grenoble tighthead, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBest yet to come from Bedford Blues says Alex Woolford
Bedford Blues second row Alex Woolford believes his side have put themselves in a strong position approaching the halfway point of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLizzie Hanlon aims to make her family smile at Harlequins
Harlequins prop Lizzie Hanlon says returning to the club her family supported when she was growing up has allowed her to...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoMaro Itoje and Steve Borthwick set clear ambition after 2027 Rugby World Cup draw
England captain Maro Itoje and head coach Steve Borthwick insist that their ambition is nothing short of winning the World Cup,...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoEngland head coach Steve Borthwick gets green light for Benhard Janse van Rensburg
Bristol Bears centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will become eligible for England from next November after World Rugby confirmed his brief...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoDan Hiscocks: Cornish Pirates are taking aim at Champ top three
Cornish Pirates scrum-half Dan Hiscocks believes his side are beginning to show their true potential but feels the next block of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoTry-happy Saracens determined to turn their silver into gold
Saracens have put their opening round loss to Gloucester-Hartpury behind them, responding in emphatic fashion by being the league’s top points...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Jacob Atkins – Playing for London Irish meant so much to me
The former London Irish and Rovigo centre Jacob Atkins reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoEngland’s World Cup star Abby Dow calls time on her career at the age of 28
Red Roses wing Abby Dow has announced her shock retirement from professional rugby, ending one of the most decorated careers in...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoEngland’s Tom Curry receives full backing of RFU boss Bill Sweeney after row with Argentina coach
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has robustly defended Tom Curry following his altercation with Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi, insisting the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoEngland 27-23 Argentina: Max Ojomoh shines bright as Steve Borthwick’s men hold on for victory
Max Ojomoh fails to be overwhelmed by the size of Twickenham as five months after scoring in a victorious Prem final,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoScotland v Tonga: Gregor Townsend demands Scots get back on track
Scotland will be looking to get back on track today against Tonga having thrown away leads against Argentina and New Zealand...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBath 20-0 Sale Sharks: Defending champions leave visitors with nothing to talk about
Reigning champions Bath got their title defence back on track with a dominant victory over Sale Sharks at The Rec.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGloucester and England A youngster Ben Redshaw aims to be the whole package
With benches now increasingly loaded with forwards, Gloucester youngster Ben Redshaw knows versatility will be key to him getting game time.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoDiscipline is key at Ealing Trailfinders – Matt Cornish
Ealing Trailfinders hooker Matt Cornish feels his side’s blistering seven-from-seven start has been built on physicality, simplicity and a ruthless edge...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBethan Lewis reveals Gloucester-Hartpury’s desire to keep the winning machine going
Coaching changes have not derailed three-time reigning PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury, who continue to set the pace with four wins from four...
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Features
/ 2 months agoYoung Guns: Henry Laidlow – Harlequins & England U18s lock
England U18s captain Henry Laidlow describes leading his country on their South Africa tour last summer as “a privilege”, insisting the...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Eamonn Sheridan – Initiation ceremony at Oyonnax was insane
Former Leinster, Rotherham Titans, London Irish, Oyonnax, Carcassonne, Massy and Ireland U18/20 centre Eamonn Sheridan reflects on his life in rugby.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 months agoDepth of Steve Borthwick’s England squad wins approval of James Forrester
James Forrester has been blown away by the progress England have made and feels Steve Borthwick has nailed his back row...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 months agoSpain 25-29 England A: Visitors leave it late to break Spanish hearts
England A mounted a dramatic late comeback to edge Spain in Valladolid, overturning a double-digit deficit in the final stages.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoHarlequins vs Saracens: Last year’s memorable performance is driving us on, says fly-half Louie Johnson
A youthful Harlequins and Saracens renew rivalries at The Stoop today with both sides in search of their first victory in...
International Rugby
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