Ben Jaycock
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 4 years agoEngland star Beckett joins Gloucester-Hartpury
England international Sarah Beckett has joined Gloucester-Hartpury from Premier 15s rivals Harlequins. The back rower has been capped 24 times for...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoExeter Chiefs sign Tonga international Kata
Exeter Chiefs have signed Tonga international and rugby league convert Solomone Kata on a one-year deal. The 27-year-old joins from Super...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoFranco Smith appointed as new Glasgow boss
Former Italy boss Franco Smith has been appointed Glasgow Warriors head coach on a two-year deal. Smith, 50, joins the URC...
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 years agoChampions Cup and Challenge Cup fixture lists: Premiership sides set to head to South Africa
The round-by-round fixtures for the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournament have been announced. Teams were split...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEngland suffer setback as Jonny May tests positive for Covid-19
England have suffered a setback upon arriving in Australia for their three-Test tour after winger Jonny May tested positive for Covid-19....
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoUlster and Ireland flyer misses New Zealand tour
Ulster winger Robert Baloucoune has been ruled out of Ireland‘s tour of New Zealand through injury as Andy Farrell reveals his...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSarries stars return for London derby semi-final
Maro Itoje makes his 150th club appearance as Saracens have reverted to naming their strongest possible side to face champions Harlequins...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoGenge and Ford set for Welford Road farewell in Premiership semi-final
Leicester Tigers captain Ellis Genge and fly-half George Ford start their final home game as they bid farewell to Welford Road...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoTuilagi misses tour of Australia due to knee surgery
England and Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi will miss this summer’s tour of Australia to have surgery on a knee problem....
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoSam Lewis departs Worcester Warriors
Worcester Warriors flanker Sam Lewis will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The Welsh...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSpringbok Faf de Klerk latest Japan Rugby League One recruit
World Cup winning scrum-half Faf de Klerk will be joining Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles after leaving Sale Sharks at the...
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 years agoCheslin Kolbe returns in time for Challenge Cup Final
Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe returns for Toulon in time for their European Challenge Cup final against Lyon at the Stade Velodrome...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoNathan Hines: “Road to Twickenham” Cycle Challenge
Nathan Hines is enjoying his new role as business development director at Gallagher as he embarks alongside rugby legends on the...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoSebastian de Chaves joins Newcastle Falcons
Sebastian de Chaves will return for a second spell at Newcastle Falcons, with the experienced lock-forward signing a two-year deal starting...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoNewcastle Falcons sign Josh Thomas
Newcastle Falcons have signed Ospreys fly-half Josh Thomas for next season on a two-year contract. The 21-year-old can also play at...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoWorcester Warriors beat London Irish to win Premiership Rugby Cup
London Irish: (16) 25Tries: White Con: Jackson Pens: Jackson 6Worcester: (18) 25Tries: Kvesic, Humphreys, Hatherell Cons: Smith 2 Pens: Smith 2...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoLeicester Tigers sign Anthony Watson
Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Bath and England winger Anthony Watson ahead of the 2022/23 season. The move was...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoVan Rensburg trades Sharks
Springbok centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg will be heading back to South Africa as he signs for URC side the Sharks....
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoDanny Cipriani announces Bath departure
Bath fly half Danny Cipriani has announced he will be leaving the club at the end of the season and is...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoCornish Pirates’ Tom Channon announces retirement
Cornish Pirates hooker and top try scorer Tom Channon will be retiring after his final game for the club tomorrow. The...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoExeter defence coach departs
Exeter have confirmed defence coach Julian Salvi has left the club with immediate effect. Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, said: “I...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoPiers Francis signs for Bath
Northampton Saints centre and former England international Piers Francis will join Bath Rugby for the 2022/23 season. The 31-year-old fly-half, who...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoSpain removed from the World Cup
Spain have been kicked out of the 2023 Rugby World Cup due to an ineligible player playing in two qualification games....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoNorthampton Saints sign James Raam
Northampton Saints have signed Australian winger James Raam from the Waratahs for next season. Ramm, 23, joins Saints from Super Rugby...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoMatt Symons to retire at the end of the season
Harlequins lock Matt Symons has confirmed he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. The 32-year-old calls time...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoTom Youngs retires from professional rugby
Leicester Tigers star and former England international Tom Youngs has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 35-year-old...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoBeno Obano’s latest documentary – “Prep To Win: Harlequins”
Ahead of his latest Amazon Prime documentary “Prep To Win: Harlequins”, Beno Obano believes it is crucial content around the sport...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoBristol dealt crucial blow as star centre faces surgery
Bristol Bears superstar Semi Radradra’s season is over after Pat Lam confirmed the Fijian will have an operation on his knee...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoDean Richards steps down as DOR of Newcastle
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards is negotiating an alternative role at the club following reports he is stepping down from...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoKeelan Giles signs contract extension at Ospreys
Ospreys winger Keelan Giles has signed a new two-year contract to stay with the club. The 24-year-old has made 58 Ospreys...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 4 years agoCarbonel puts the boot into Benetton
By BEN JAYCOCK Toulon ............36 Benetton ........27 TOULON will face London Irish in the semi-finals after they comfortably beat Benetton to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoLondon Irish sign Italy prop Giosue Zilocchi
London Irish have signed Zebre and Italy international prop Giosue Zilocchi, who will join the club with immediate effect. The 25-year-old...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 years agoScarlets’ Kalamafoni escapes ban
Scarlets number eight Sione Kalamafoni will not serve a suspension after being sent off against Cardiff in the URC. Kalamafoni was...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoJames Davies announces retirement
Scarlets flanker James Davies has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect due to concussion issues. The player popularly known...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoExeter bring in trialist Tom Hardwick
Exeter Chiefs have brought in former Leicester fly-half Tom Hardwick for a trial. The 23-year-old is a registered Chiefs player so...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoSale end their Prem Cup campaign on a high
Holders Sale Sharks emerged as winners of an entertaining encounter at The Stoop against Harlequins but finish bottom of Pool B....
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Seven with Scotland and Lions legend Gavin Hastings
Gavin Hastings joins host Oliver Little and regular The Rugby Paper columnists Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain on Episode Seven of The Rugby...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoEngland focused on having their own party
Eddie Jones urged his troops to remain focused on the job, not the occasion, as he made five changes for their...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoJones makes bold call as Furbank returns for Le Crunch
George Furbank starts at full-back in a surprise tactical switch for England‘s Six Nations finale with Grand Slam chasing France. Leicester‘s...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoOut of form Russell dropped for Ireland Clash
Scotland fly half Finn Russell has been dropped to the bench with Blair Kinghorn taking over the 10 jersey for their...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoJack Willis’ return met with open arms
Sam Simmonds has sympathised with Jack Willis’ lengthy recovery from a knee injury and says it’s amazing to see him back...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBenhard reaping reward for his versatility at Irish
VERSATILE London Irish back Benhard Janse van Rensburg is relishing playing in a variety of positions alongside experienced internationals as the...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoMark Nelson: Thriving county scene is beneficial to all
By BEN JAYCOCK FORMER Fylde and Lancashire coach Mark Nelson is furious about the RFU cutting the County Championship’s funding and...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoCharlie Ewels: England will never have Ireland’s level of cohesion
Charlie Ewels believes England will never have the levels of cohesion Ireland have ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations tie. England head...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoJoe Marler ready for a brawl
Animated as ever, Joe Marler is looksing forward to a physical test against Ireland this Saturday. Former Ireland head coach Eddie...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoSexton announces retirement plans
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has announced today he will retire at the end of the 2023 World Cup. Earlier today, the...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoSexton signs on for the next World Cup
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has signed a new contract extension with the IRFU up until the end of the 2023 World...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRandall responds to critics saying he’s too small
When it comes to perception from others, Harry Randall sees the trust of those around him to be more important than...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoDepleted Irish host Warriors without England call ups
In-form London Irish host Worcester Warriors at the Brentford Community Stadium having had to let go of two key names for...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoPremiership hopefuls dealt huge blow to promotion plans
Premiership promotion hopefuls Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders have not met the minimum standards criteria for promotion to the top flight....
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