News By Gary Fitzgerald
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoLawrence Dallaglio: Next step for England is winning silverware
Lawrence Dallaglio has acclaimed England’s incredible transformation from agonising nearly men to clinical, big-game Test winners.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSaracens 43-0 Newcastle Red Bulls: Sarries power too much for Red Bulls
Ivan van Zyl made a successful try-scoring return from injury against Newcastle Red Bulls to help Saracens run rampant at StoneX...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoNorthampton Saints 14-31 Newcastle Red Bulls: Alan Dickens’ side now have reason to celebrate
Stewart Moore made an instant impact for Newcastle Red Bulls as his fine hat-trick secured an outstanding Premiership Cup win at...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoHarlequins 52-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Marcus Smith masterclass puts Quins in clear
Marcus Smith signed off for England duty in typically inspirational, dazzling fashion as Harlequins put the suffering Newcastle Red Bulls to...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGeorge Ford is hoping pilates will extend his career
George Ford is so fiercely driven for further international honours he has taken to pilates late in his career as he...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLeicester Tigers wing Adam Radwan admits he is working on his power
Gary Fitzgerald talks to the Leicester Tigers flyer about mixing it with the big boys up front
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoTommy Freeman: I’m going to push to play at 13 with Northampton Saints
Tommy Freeman’s helter-skelter summer with the Lions and then in America on a deserved break may be over. But now he...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBath 38-17 Gloucester: Finn Russell conducts the orchestra for Prem champions
Finn Russell claimed Bath are starting from “ground zero” in their bid to secure back-to-back title successes after they crushed Gloucester...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoOllie Hassell-Collins out to prove his Test worth with England
Ollie Hassell-Collins has sharpened his prolific Leicester Tigers try-scoring teeth again to prove to Steve Borthwick he deserves another chance on...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem: Marcus Smith’s raring to get back – Will Porter
Marcus Smith has been “tearing it up” in training and his Harlequins teammates are relishing his return to action.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBristol Bears v Leicester Tigers: We’ll all be out to impress the new boss, says Jack van Poortvliet
Jack van Poortvliet is convinced Geoff Parling will make the Tigers roar even louder in their fierce desire to win more...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs: Phil Dowson hopes Anthony Belleau will be pushing Fin Smith
Anthony Belleau has not crossed the Channel just to take a back seat to England star Fin Smith at Franklin’s Gardens....
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoWe need to build a fortress – Harlequins’ Tyrone Green
Harlequins are hell bent on giving the reigning English champions a bloody nose and “laying down a marker” for the gruelling...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoJason Robinson is full of praise for Henry Pollock
Henry Pollock has become so box office even Jason Robinson loves watching the England youngster strut his stuff on the field....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoGavin Henson backing Fin Smith for British and Irish Lions No.10
Andy Farrell has been advised to offer the keys to No.10 to Fin Smith’s steadier, safer pair of hands. Gavin Henson...
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Features
/ 5 months agoHenry Slade reveals diabetes scare
Henry Slade has revealed he recently had a major on-field concern with his continuous battle with Type 1 diabetes. The centre...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoImmanuel Feyi-Waboso’s red card anguish in England loss to France
Steve Borthwick defended Immanuel Feyi-Waboso after the wing saw red at Twickenham yesterday as England crashed to an agonising loss to...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoStradwick delight as Kent hit a hat-trick
Division 1 By GARY FITZGERALD Top dogs: Kent celebrate victory at Twickenham yesterday Kent................................... 39pts Tries: Boon 9, Duiabe 13, Davies...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoWorld Cup winner Ben Kay backing Will Stuart for starting British and Irish Lions role
The door to possible legendary Lions status has opened wide in front of England’s Will Stuart, and 2003 World Cup winner...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoGeorge Ford deserves to be a British and Irish Lion, says Alex Sanderson
Alex Sanderson claims it would be a “travesty” if George Ford fails to experience what it feels like to be a...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 6 months agoSharks 24-24 Munster (6-4 AET): Heartbreak for Munster after penalty shoot-out
Sharks .............. 24pts Tries: Hooker 45, Fassi 67, Mbatha 73 Conversions: Jordan Hendrikse 46, 68 74, Penalty: Hendrikse 55 Munster ..............
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoChristian Wade will give his all for Gloucester one final time
Christian Wade promises Gloucester fans he remains fully focused on ending his short stint in the West Country all guns blazing...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoOscar Beard sets sights on following in Jonny Wilkinson’s footsteps
The World Cup in Australia is just two years away, and Oscar Beard aims to work his socks off to try...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoMark McCall: Jamie George will battle until very end
Jamie George’s dream of a third Lions tour failed to turn into reality but the experienced hooker is hell-bent on finishing...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoI can see finishing line, and that’s OK – Alex Goode
By Gary Fitzgerald Alex Goode can see the “finishing line” on the horizon as he prepares to hang up his well-worn...
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International Rugby
/ 7 months agoJack Kenningham sets sights on Summer Tour to Argentina with England
By Gary Fitzgerald Jack Kenningham would love Steve Borthwick to give him the green light to cross swords with the Pumas...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoGavin Hastings urges British and Irish Lions to hit the ground running
By Gary Fitzgerald Australia’s players will be more fired up and desperate to smash the Lions than they would be to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoGo with your boy for the British and Irish Lions, Lawrence Dallaglio tells Andy Farrell
By Gary Fitzgerald Lawrence Dallaglio insists Andy Farrell must take a punt on his “Test match animal” son and pass him...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoAdam Radwan: I have got to win the Leicester Tigers fans over
By Gary Fitzgerald Adam Radwan claims there is an “infectious” title bug in the air at Welford Road which has caught...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoGloucester will keep on the attack whatever happens – Jake Morris
By Gary Fitzgerald Jake Morris insists the Cherry and Whites will not be applying the brakes and “playing it safe” in...
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Premiership
/ 8 months agoPremiership: Imposing Sale Sharks put Harlequins on the deck
By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ....................... 29pts Tries: Kenningham 6, Murley 23, Anderson 60, Jibulu 76 Conversions: Smith 7, 60, 76 Penalty:...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoDanny Wilson is backing Marcus Smith for a place in Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions squad
By Gary Fitzgerald Marcus Smith should remain a main course on the Lions' selection menu this summer, even if his latest...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 months agoChampions Cup: Damian Penaud is back to his best to guide Bordeaux into the semi-finals
By Gary Fitzgerald Bordeaux ......... 47pts Tries: Penaud 5, Lucu 12, Samu 25, Echegaray 34, Lamothe 57, Bielle-Biarrey 78 Conversions: Jalibert...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoSaracens News: Mark McCall keen to keep Alex Goode in house
By Gary Fitzgerald Alex Goode approaches a remarkable 400 club appearance with Mark McCall anxious to keep him tied to Saracens...
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 months agoChallenge Cup: Gloucester stay strong to set up Bath clash
By Gary Fitzgerald Montpellier ..... 17pts Tries: Bouthier 4, Reus 10 Conversions: Reus 5, 11 Penalty: Reus 40 Gloucester ...... 24pts...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoWill Greenwood: Fin Smith could play at 10 for the British and Irish Lions
By Gary Fitzgerald Fin Smith has emerged as a live contender to wear the Lions No.10 Test jersey down under, according...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoDanny Wilson keen to keep Leigh Halfpenny at Harlequins
By Gary Fitzgerald Leigh Halfpenny will be hanging around The Stoop a lot longer if Danny Wilson gets his way having...
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Premiership
/ 8 months agoMark McCall is urging Saracens to show some fight
By Gary Fitzgerald Mark McCall admits his players need to start “fighting and scrapping together” if they want to end their...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoMarcus Smith will come back bouncing, says Danny Wilson
By Gary Fitzgerald Danny Wilson insists Marcus Smith will “come bouncing back” into The Stoop ready to light up the Premiership...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoPhil Vickery: Ellis Genge has been a real beauty
By Gary Fitzgerald Ellis Genge has been praised for his leading role in helping lay the foundations for England’s Six Nations...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoAmbitious Will Porter keen to show he deserves to start for Harlequins
By Gary Fitzgerald Will Porter is dreaming of following some of his team-mates on the senior international stage. But the scrum-half...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoSix Nations: Italy aren’t going to roll over for England, says Ben Kay
By Gary Fitzgerald England will be in for another Six Nations shocker unless they show plenty of “patience” as well as...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoSanti Carreras will be fighting for Gloucester until the end, insists Trevor Woodman
By Gary Fitzgerald Santiago Carreras may be about to wave adios to Kingsholm but he will certainly not be “downing tools”....
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoJoe Launchbury has helped me cope, says George Hammond
By Gary Fitzgerald George Hammond used “role model” Joe Launchbury as a mental crutch to help him through one of the...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoPlaying for England A team a real eye opener, says George Hendy
By Gary Fitzgerald George Hendy hopes to enjoy more chances of strutting his stuff on the international stage after helping his...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoCam Neild: We need to see return of promotion in Premiership
By Gary Fitzgerald Cameron Neild is a “big fan” of the old automatic promotion and relegation, and wants it brought back...
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Premiership
/ 9 months agoSam Riley: We believe we can make Premiership top four
By Gary Fitzgerald Sam Riley is bullish about Quins prospects of stashing some silverware in the Twickenham Stoop cabinet and confirms...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoJoe Launchbury’s backing Fin Baxter for a long England Test career
By Gary Fitzgerald English rugby’s new “Babyface” can go from strength to strength on the Test stage following his try-scoring heroics...
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoMatt Sherratt backed to give Wales a boost
By Gary Fitzgerald Matt Sherratt has the coaching powers to help remove some of the doom and gloom hanging over Welsh...
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Premiership
/ 10 months agoPremiership Cup: Alex Dombrandt grabs chance to make his case for England
By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ........................29pts Tries: Hammond 10, Lewies 23, Dombrandt 31, Green 54 Conversions: Halfpenny 23, 32, 54 Penalty: J...












