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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoRegional results
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Latest News
/ 2 years ago2024/25 FANTASY
TRP FANTASY RUGBY HELPDESK trphelp07544 @gmail.com PHONE NUMBER 07909993854 Welcome to the latest update of this first season of TRP Fantasy...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoLEADERBOARD
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoKnights can take on the best again, says Smith
By CONOR MCLARNON Focus: Doncaster Knights flanker Thom Smith DONCASTER flanker Thom Smith feels he and his fellow players shoulder the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBazalgette: I learnt a lot from the Bears
By CHRIS COLLYER RELIABLE fly-half Harry Bazalgette is no stranger to multitasking as his kicking skills continue to prove invaluable to...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPlayers must pack their own parachute
Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Paul Westgate, below, the head of performance rugby at the University of Nottingham How...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoEngland need a true, open pathway
By Jeff Probyn - A front row view of the game So, Bill Beaumont is calling for a game in unison...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoQEGS stand in the way of Harrow’s title defence
By TOM JEFFREYS HARROW face the unique opportunity to defend their National Schools Cup champions title as they face Queen Elizabeth...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLarkham delight as Brumbies rule
By BEN JAYCOCK Try time: Declan Meredith dives over to score for Brumbies against Blues and, inset, head coach Stephen Larkham...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoShaun’s the best – Gethin
By SIMON THOMAS ASK Gethin Jenkins to pick out the person who has been the biggest influence on his career and...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoCardiff march back to the top
Super Rygbi round-up By ROB COLE CARDIFF moved back to the top of the table with a six-point haul from a...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years ago11-try Merthyr go on rampage
Premiership round-up MERTHYR took perfect revenge for being knocked out of the WRU Premiership Cup by Cross Keys after extra-time last...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoTurner steps down at Ampthill
FORMER Wales flyhalf Paul Turner will step down as head coach of Ampthill at the end of the season after 14...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoBRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoStade are willing to fight for Gustard
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN STADE Francais’ billionaire owner hinted last week that head coach Paul Gustard’s reported move to Leicester may...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLynn excited to name his first Wales squad
NEW Wales head coach Sean Lynn has named a 48-player training squad ahead of the 2025 Six Nations. The Gloucester-Hartpury boss...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSpencer agrees new three-year Bath deal
BATH and England scrum-half Ben Spencer has signed a three-year contract extension to stay at The Rec until 2028. The 32-year-old,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: ‘Really smart rugby brain’ – Jamie Osborne backed to shine in unfamiliar role
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby is confident versatile back Jamie Osborne can shine in unfamiliar territory during Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoOnline Rugby Betting: How to Choose the Best Bookmaker for Successful Betting
Rugby betting has evolved into a lucrative market. One that attracts both seasoned gamblers and new ones to look to profit...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSuper Rugby Americas: Round Three Review
By Joe Santamaria Pamoas 24 – 10 Peñarol Last year’s beaten finalists, Pampas, put the rest of the competition on notice with...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSix Nations: Marcus Smith dropped as England shake up backline for Italy clash
England have dropped Marcus Smith and Henry Slade in a dramatic shake-up of the backline for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland keen to ‘unleash’ Marcus Smith late on after dropping him to the bench
England coach Steve Borthwick is looking forward to “unleashing” Marcus Smith once opponents Italy are fatigued after dropping him to the...
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Podcast
/ 2 years agoPODCAST (S4, E25): Louis Lynagh on life in Italian Rugby and Six Nations Round Four!
A slightly new dynamic for you all today – host Ollie Little has given the columnists the week off! He is...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRFU offers grassroots more say
The RFU has promised to give grassroots clubs more control over community rugby as the governing body attempts to win support...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLee Blackett’s backing for England pathway plan
By Mark Stevens Lee Blackett believes England Rugby have been meticulously developing its resources in a concerted effort to unearth a...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEmanuel Brothers hitting the heights for Wales U20s
By Simon Thomas From a warzone in the back garden to playing together for Wales, the Emanuel brothers have already come...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJack van Poortvliet pleased to have Ben Youngs for support
By Mark Stevens Jack van Poortvliet knows that the road back to England’s No.9 jersey will be tough, but in clubmate...
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/ 2 years agoWill Stuart proving his true worth, says Andy Robinson
By Jon Newcombe Former England boss and current Bath coach Andy Robinson believes consistency of selection is bringing the best out...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFelix Jones rejoins Springboks
Former England defence coach Felix Jones will rejoin the South Africa staff next week. The 37-year-old was part of the Springboks’...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMax Pepper is on his way to Bristol Bears to Steve Diamond’s disappointment
Newcastle wing Max Pepper will join Bristol this summer. Pepper, whose brother Guy quit Falcons for Bath last summer, will follow...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoCoaches stopping England evolving
Last Saturday’s Calcutta Cup was to me the most depressing win I can recall from England. Two main emotions abound. The...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team – Dan Pullinger
Dan Pullinger, the long-serving Plymouth Albion and former Exeter and England counties prop, who is celebrating a testimonial this year, chooses...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPremiership Cup: Blood-hungry Exeter Chiefs give Sale Sharks a lesson
By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs ...................50pts Tries: Wyatt 7, 30; Hodge 17, Brown-Bampoe 21, 44; Fisilau 61, Vermeulen 70 Conversions: Hodge...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoSale Sharks were always chasing – Coach Gareth Harris
In a game dominated from start to finish by Exeter, Sale coach Gareth Harris admitted it had been a ‘tough day’...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 years agoDominant Ealing run Saints off the park
■By ROB WILDMAN Northampton Saints ..... 26pts Tries: Hendy 10, Ramm 14, 26, 75 Conversions: Hutchinson 10, 14, 75 Ealing Trailfinders...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 years agoDowson can’t hide his dismay
SAINTS boss Phil Dowson was scathing after Saints had lost out on their home patch. “They were far more up for...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPremiership Cup: Harlequins fall short as Bath turn on power
By Roger Panting Bath .................................... 39pts Tries: de Glanville 19, Carr-Smith 38, Dunn 45, Green 52, Coetzee 65, Hennessey 72 Conversions:...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoTo win some silverware would be fantastic, says Tom Dunn
Bath hooker Tom Dunn confirmed his side’s intent on winning the Premiership Cup after sealing their semi-final spot on Friday night....
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 years agoSupport for change at RFU keeps on building
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week As the SGM vote calling for regime change at the RFU...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 years agoKeep your powder dry, Ellis
ELLIS Genge has got a love-hate relationship with the media, with “out of touch” former players in particular getting his goat....
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 years agoJury’s out on Galthie’s collective approach
WHEN it comes to pivotal matches, Ireland’s clash with France in Dublin on Saturday has it all. It will dictate whether...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPremiership Cup: Jamie Blamire treble sets up Bath showdown for Newcastle Falcons
By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle Falcons ...... 22pts Tries: Blamire 9, 52, 63 Conversions: Connon 53, 64 Penalty: Connon 14 Gloucester ...........................
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPremiership Cup: Gloucester’s relentless effort was excellent – Dom Waldouck
Gloucester's defence coach Dom Waldouck praised his side’s “relentless effort” despite being knocked out of the cup. The Cherries & Whites...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoA win’s a win for England? Up to a point, my lord…
By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed If England intend to make a habit of winning games on their backsides, they should...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 years agoGreat (for some) to see Nonu return
YOU have to laugh – always assuming you’re not the one who has to tackle him. We speak of Ma’a Nonu,...
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Features
/ 2 years agoTime to put foot down and let the turbo kick in
Paul Rees looks back on England’s performances so far and says they should take the hand brake off and race ahead...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTom Pearson excited as Northampton Saints facing ‘a big couple of months’
By Mark Stevens Tom Pearson says he and his Northampton teammates are targeting a ‘big couple of months ahead’ as they...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoExeter Chiefs close to deal for Wallaby midfielder Len Ikitau
Exeter look set to sign Australia centre Len Ikitau. The 26-year-old, alongside fellow Wallabies Jake Gordon and Julian Heaven, have been...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBen Loader returning to Premiership
Gloucester have signed former London Irish flyer Ben Loader for next season from the Stormers. The 26-year-old, who can play wing...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSusie Appleby leaves Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs have not renewed head coach Susie Appleby’s contract for next season. The Chiefs finished fifth in Premiership Women’s Rugby...
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