Ben Jaycock
News By Ben Jaycock
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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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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWales look to spoil Twickenham return as England face tough test
Eddie Jones’ new-look England face what is perhaps their most pressurised challenge so far this Saturday with the visit of still...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoScotland attempt to end France’s Grand Slam
Scotland host France as they attempt to bounce back from their disappointing defeat against Wales in round three of the Guinness...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoGenge commends teammate Youngs on record breaking appearance
If Ben Youngs gets on the pitch on Saturday, he is set to become the all-time England appearance holder and fellow...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoGleeson hails return of Tuilagi
England attack coach Martin Gleeson has hailed the return of star Manu Tuilagi as the destructive centre is set to start...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoAlex Dombrandt relishing Welsh reunions
Alex Dombrandt is looking forward to the challenge of facing former teammates from his time at Cardiff Metropolitan University and Wales...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoCan Ireland win in Paris without Sexton?
Ireland take on France in Saturday’s late fixture without their captain Johnny Sexton after the fly half was ruled out of...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWales aiming to bounce back from Ireland defeat with visit of Scotland
By BEN JAYCOCK Jac Morgan makes his international debut as Wales host Scotland in the Six Nations at the Principality Stadium...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoFrance v Ireland Team News: Ireland must make do without Sexton
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of this Saturday’s crucial Six Nations encounter against France with a hamstring injury....
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoJones gives fascinating insight into how his coaching team operates
Eddie Jones has given an insight into how his coaching team operate on a Test week and how they’ve reacted to...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBarbeary impresses England coaches as he returns to full fitness
Uncapped back rower Alfie Barbeary has returned to England training with forwards coach Matt Proudfoot pleased with what he’s seen from...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCowan-Dickie becomes leader as he puts controller down
England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is enjoying his new leadership responsibilities for club and country after benefitting from lifestyle changes off the...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoNew England must rely on old heads
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot believes his side will have to rely on their experienced players in this weekend’s Calcutta Cup...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRecord crowd set for Irish vs Chiefs
London Irish host Exeter Chiefs at the Brentford Community Stadium in what is set to be Irish’s biggest attendance since moving...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBeck brings up his 50th appearance as Warriors host Saints
Ashley Beck will make his 50th appearance for Worcester Warriors as they welcome Northampton Saints to Sixways in a Saturday afternoon...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoPlayoff hunting Gloucester head north to take on the Falcons
Playoff hunting Gloucester head north to take on ninth place Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park in Saturday afternoon’s Premiership clash. The...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoJoseph makes his 150th appearance in clash with the champions
Jonathan Joseph will play his 150th game for Bath as they welcome champions Harlequins to The Rec in tonight’s Premiership clash....
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoExeter Chiefs end Native American branding
Exeter Chiefs are to end their Native American-themed branding at the end of the season after criticism and pressure from the...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTownsend labels England game as their ‘biggest fixture’
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has labelled next weekend’s Six Nations match with England as ‘their biggest fixture’ but knows they...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoChampions Cup Preview
The Heineken Champions Cup returns for the final round of pool fixtures this weekend, with clubs needing a top eight finish...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoFarrell ruled out of Six Nations opener
England captain Owen Farrell is set to miss their Six Nations opener against Scotland after suffering an injury while training with...
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