News By Gary Fitzgerald
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoAlex Dombrandt leads the fight for Harlequins
By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins .................. 53pts Tries: Murley 12, 64, 66; Care 29, Dombrandt 36, 52, 57; Riley 78 Conversions: Smith...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoHarlequins leave it too late in Paris
By Gary Fitzgerald Racing 92 .................... 23pts Tries: le Garrec 15, Naituvi 39, Spring 61 Conversion: le Garrec 16 Penalties: le...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPat Lam puts Gabriel Ibitoye in frame for England
By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: Dombrandt 3, Murley 21, Northmore 26, Green 63 Conversion: Evans 22, 64 Bristol Bears...
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/ 2 years agoThomas ready for Edinburgh clash
■By GARY FITZGERALD FRESH from his dream Wales debut, Freddie Thomas has set his sights on helping Gloucester conquer Europe. The...
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/ 2 years agoEngland are on a ‘hiding to nothing’, says Kay
By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Borthwick and his England players are on a “hiding to nothing” today when they start hot favourites...
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/ 2 years agoSlade: We’re facing tough times at Chiefs
■ By GARY FITZGERALD HENRY Slade may be focused on England matters right now but at the back of his mind...
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/ 2 years agoO’Driscoll: Ireland don’t fear ABs
BRIAN O’Driscoll predicts Irish eyes will be smiling again this week as they stick a hefty boot into the All Blacks’...
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/ 2 years agoCheika has instilled fight and grit into Tigers -Smith
■ By GARY FITZGERALD Battle-hardened: Leicester coach Michael Cheika MICHAEL Cheika is a throwback to the old head coaching days at...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoMichael Cheika’s delight as Leicester Tigers hold on
By Gary Fitzgerald Saracens .......................... 29pts Tries: Tompkins 18, Swiel 27, Gonzalez 65, Hadfield 70 Conversions: Swiel 18, 28, 71 Penalty:...
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/ 2 years agoCheika: Ollie has the class to get back to the top
By GARY FITZGERALD a Speed merchant: Ollie Hassell-Collins scoring against Gloucester last weekend MICHAEL Cheika is backing “raw” Ollie Hassell-Collins to...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoCaolan Englefield: We need to be more aggressive in defence
By Gary Fitzgerald Caolan Englefield remains confident Gloucester can plug sufficient holes in their leaky defence to stun the Tigers again...
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/ 2 years agoI’m enjoying the buzz of Bath, says Ross Molony
By Gary Fitzgerald European glory days came thick and fast for Ross Molony during his love affair with his boyhood club...
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/ 2 years agoBurke is tipped to take Prem by storm
By GARY FITZGERALD FERGUS Burke is the perfect replacement for Owen Farrell and can take the Premiership by storm. Former All...
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/ 2 years agoYoungs backing his old mates to deliver
By GARY FITZGERALD Ben Youngs is backing his old England pals to upset the odds and “do something special” in the...
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/ 2 years agoRobertson will have the All Blacks back to their bestDeans
By GARY FITZGERALD ENGLAND have been warned to expect a recharged and pumped up All Blacks side when they clash in...
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/ 2 years agoBurke keen to step out of Farrell’s shadow at Sarries
By GARY FITZGERALD Star: Fergus Burke in action for the Crusaders SLIPPING into the boots of a departed club and England...
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Summer Tours
/ 2 years agoSteward: Sinfield has given me belief
By GARY FITZGERALD Freddie Steward hopes to enjoy some Southern Hemisphere comfort after coming through what he admits has been one...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoI want my England shirt back says JVP
By GARY FITZGERALD The sight of the world’s best scrum-half strutting his stuff at the home of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoChessum ‘gutted’ to miss out on England
By GARY FITZGERALD Ollie Chessum admits he is “gutted” to be missing out on a busy summer with England in the...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoSaints on rampage as Bulls fall apart
By GARY FITZGERALD Northampton Saints..... 59pts Tries: Ramm 10, 47; Lawes 15, Sleightholme 20, Mitchell 24, 67; Coles 40, Dingwall 50,...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoChampions keep threepeat dream alive as Libbok fires wide
By GARY FITZGERALD Stormers........... 21pts Tries: Jantjies 27, Hartzenberg 79 Conversions: Libbok 29 Penalties: Libbok 3, 21, 45 La Rochelle ......22pts...
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/ 2 years agoStick with coaches, Dallaglio urges RFU
By GARY FITZGERALD Lawrence Dallaglio hopes the RFU have learned their lesson and will no longer jettison coaches too soon. The...
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/ 2 years agoMoody fears an Ireland onslaught
By GARY FITZGERALD Lewis Moody fears “unstoppable” Ireland will deliver further bad news for England when they arrive at Twickenham. Andy...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoMoody: Ireland hold the aces
By GARY FITZGERALD Lewis Moody still harbours doubts that England are ready to lift the Six Nations crown despite a confident...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoDallaglio urges England to win more matches than they lose
By GARY FITZGERALD Lawrence Dallaglio has challenged England to “get some credit” back in the bank by winning more games than...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoEnjoy it, says veteran Marler
By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Marler has urged England’s fresh faces to “embrace the historical” Six Nations stage and show off their...
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/ 3 years agoRobshaw: Farrell will take charge of England again
By GARY FITZGERALD Former captain Chris Robshaw is backing Owen Farrell to lead England into World Cup battle Down Under in...
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/ 3 years agoSpringboks blueprint is way forward -Kay
By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Borthwick will carry on using the “South Africa blueprint” to ensure England repeat their World Cup success...
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/ 3 years agoMarler: I’m gutted we blew our final chance
By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Marler has labelled England’s campaign in France “a decent journey” but concedes he is “gutted” they “blew”...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoFord: Shades of ‘19 in this team
By GARY FITZGERALD Mike Ford is growing more and more convinced England are on the right road to a dream Final...
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/ 3 years agoDallaglio: Get rid of this siege mentality
By GARY FITZGERALD England's failing stars have been ordered to cut out the “siege mentality” and begin “owning their performances”. World...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoFagerson fear mars Scotland fightback
By GARY FITZGERALD Scotland ..................................................25pts Tries: Graham 46, Schoeman 57, Cherry 67 Conversions: Russell 47, 58 Penalties: Russell 4, 76 France..........................................................
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoWe need to see some steel, says Dallaglio
By GARY FITZGERALD Steve Borthwick needs to conjure up some summer camp steel and fighting spirit within his squad if England...
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/ 3 years agoCohen: Mental strength is the key ingredient
By GARY FITZGERALD Ben Cohen insists England have the physical talent and power to be true World Cup contenders but he...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBorthwick impressed with intensity of Prem final
By GARY FITZGERALD Steve Borthwick’s hopes that England can enjoy a successful World Cup campaign were boosted by the “Test match”...
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/ 3 years agoBorthwick: Mercer a contender for France
By GARY FITZGERALD Steve Borthwick claims Zach Mercer has “grown” into a true World Cup back row contender for during his...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoWe need to return to amateur ways, says Thompson
By GARY FITZGERALD Steve Thompson has voiced his “fears” for the future of rugby following London Irish becoming the third club...
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/ 3 years ago‘England are dark horses for big prize’
By GARY FITZGERALD England can be World Cup dark horses who “sneak up” on the rail and gallop off with rugby’s...
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/ 3 years agoJones can fire up Aussies, says Cooper
By GARY FITZGERALD Quade Cooper is bubbling about Australia’s World Cup chances, now they have Eddie Jones back holding the reins....
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBarbarian test will give me a chance
By GARY FITZGERALD Adam Radwan aims to use the warm sun and “iconic” Barbarians jersey on his back to give Steve...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoJones keen to keep his name in the frame for Wales
By GARY FITZGERALD Wyn Jones strolls out at Twickenham today determined to prove a point as he comes to terms with...
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/ 3 years agoSaracens on track for sixth Prem title
By GARY FITZGERALD Mark McCall hailed “outstanding and controlled” Owen Farrell after the England star pulled the strings at StoneX Stadium...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoSimmonds: We can take down holders
By GARY FITZGERALD Joe Simmonds is adamant Exeter Chiefs’ collective desire and mental steel can help them overcome the individual flair...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoI’m quicker, stronger and better, says Lynagh
By GARY FITZGERALD Louis Lynagh claims he has returned from his injury nightmare “quicker, stronger and better than ever”. And the...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSimmonds lands late winner to stun Bears
By GARY FITZGERALD Exeter ................................ 22pts Tries: Whitten 25, Ewers 36, Iosefa-Scott 70 Conversions: J Simmonds 26, 71 Penalties: J Simmonds...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoQuins find their feet to finish job in style
By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ....................... 48pts Tries: Esterhuizen 36, Lynagh 40, Bassett 49, Dombrandt 52, 69; Lamb 73, Marchant 76, Baxter...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoExiles’ long wait for action frustrates Kidney
By GARY FITZGERALD Declan Kidney admits it has been frustrating having to endure a long break between Premiership games while others...
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/ 3 years agoFarrell can play the Jonny role, says May
By GARY FITZGERALD Owen Farrell can be the “Jonny Wilkinson figure” England will need to capture a second Webb Ellis Cup...
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/ 3 years agoKidney keeping Arundell positive as Irish aim for top four
By GARY FITZGERALD Declan Kidney showed there is no place for favouritism in his London Irish side by bringing Henry Arundell...
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/ 3 years agoDallaglio calls on Borthwick to pick a leader from pack
By GARY FITZGERALD England head coach Steve Borthwick has been urged to change his position over the England captaincy and give...














