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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoHornets stung by Cinder comeback
By LUKE WILSON Hornets.....................29 Cinderford...............29 THE Hornets faced promotion hopefuls Cinderford in a closely contested match, marking the first time the...
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National League 2W
/ 2 years agoTitans crush the challenge of Blues
By MIKE AMOS Taunton...................57 Devonport............... 20 THIS was an appropriate game for today as Taunton having an Armed Forces Covenant, recognised...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoI want to be the best in my position, says Louis Mifsud
By Ben Jaycock Bournville's Maltese international Louis Mifsud has set a target of becoming the best back row in National Two...
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Schools / Universities
/ 2 years agoChamps stunned by double defeats
By TOM JEFFERIES TWO enormous shocks in both the men’s and women’s Super BUCS leagues punctuate a thrilling start to the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJavis relishing Plymouth challenge
By MARK STEVENS EVEN during his own distinguished playing days, Aaron Jarvis was always keen to develop his rugby education. These...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoYou need to have that buzz on pitch
Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Tom Coleman, below, head coach at Bishop’s Stortford Why did you get into coaching...
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Schools / Universities
/ 2 years agoSouthern teams show power
By TOM JEFFERIES AS expected, the southern sides dominated the first national round of fixtures in the ACE League, whilst the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoEngland still can’t hold it together
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Class act: Marcus Smith has brought a new dimension to England’s attack...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoResults
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Features
/ 2 years agoYOUNG GUNS
LOUIEGULLEY EXETER CHIEFS HOOKER Louie Gulley experienced the environment of England U20s’ World Championship triumph up close this summer and now...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoRegional results
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Club Rugby
/ 2 years agoResults
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoOllie Lawrence has urged his teammates to repay those who have made it so special
While England have opened their Autumn Nations Series campaign with back-to-back heartbreaking losses to New Zealand and Australia, the home support...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoWales vs Wallabies – Match Betting Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Nothing beats a crisp autumn afternoon in the Welsh capital, especially when Wales takes to the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoFrance vs All Blacks – Match Betting Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The Stade de France will host a monumental clash between two rugby giants on Saturday night...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland vs Springboks – Match Betting Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will look to get their autumn campaign back on track when world champions South Africa...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoGregor Townsend says Tom Jordan can keep improving with Bristol Bears
Gregor Townsend backed Tom Jordan to keep going from strength to strength after the new Scotland recruit agreed to join Bristol...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland name Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet in side to face South Africa
England have reinstated Freddie Steward at full-back and picked Jack van Poortvliet at scrum-half in an effort to salvage their autumn...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoRassie Erasmus knows England coach Steve Borthwick ‘is a bit under pressure’
Rassie Erasmus insists Steve Borthwick is a coach under pressure as South Africa look to inflict further misery on England at...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoAndy Farrell says Ireland are determined to bounce back from All Blacks loss
Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to continue their enviable track record of immediately bouncing back from defeats as...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoIreland vs Argentina – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan It is another game under the lights at the Aviva Stadium on Friday as Ireland look to get...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoWarren Gatland ‘didn’t think there’d be this much pain’ in Wales rebuild process
Warren Gatland says he would probably head to the beach with a glass of wine “away from some of the pressure”...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoDanny Cipriani says Eddie Jones ‘not someone that I’d want to lead my country’
Danny Cipriani has become the latest former England player to criticise Eddie Jones’ coaching methods, accusing the Australian of an overly...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland will not move away from their DNA to match South Africa – Henry Slade
Henry Slade insists England will resist the temptation to strip back their gameplan in a quest to rescue their autumn by...
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Podcast
/ 2 years agoS4, E11: Joe Tomane celebrates Southern Hemisphere sweep as England fall short again
It was a great weekend to be south of the equator as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Fiji and Argentina handed...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoRichard Wigglesworth unsure as to Felix Jones’ role in South Africa preparations
England’s players and coaching number two Richard Wigglesworth have had no contact with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday’s clash with South...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoRanking of The Best Rugby Teams in 2024
Considering that the 2024 Autumn Nations are well underway, this moment is as good as any to talk about the best...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoMatch Reaction: Scotland happy in defeat, Springboks frustrated in victory
By Tom Jeffreys Despite South Africa boasting a comfortable 17-point winning margin in their 32-15 victory at Murrayfield yesterday, the moods...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoScotland their own worst enemy as Springboks bomb squad revert to set piece dominance
By Tom Jeffreys Scotland…….. 32 (9)Tries:Conversions:Penalties: Russell 17, 22, 33, 44, 6120 min red cards: Cummings 11 South Africa:………. 15 (19)Tries:...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoLeaking 42 points at home is ‘unforgivable’ – Jamie George
By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham Deflated Jamie George declared his side were not up to scratch after they slumped to another dismal...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLawrence Dallaglio: It will take brains to beat Springboks
By Adam Hathaway Lawrence Dallaglio has warned England they need brains and not just brawn to beat world champions South Africa...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRob Baxter backing Henry Slade to adapt to changes
By Paul Rees Exeter are confident that the decision to change their defensive system will not jeopardise Henry Slade’s place in...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIoan Cunningham quits Wales
Ioan Cunningham has resigned from his role as Wales women head coach after three years at the helm. Wales won only...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoChandler Cunningham-South gunning for Springboks
By Adam Hathaway Chandler Cunningham-South is aiming to be a big hit against the Springboks on Saturday after adding New Zealand...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMark Mapletoft backing for Asher Opoku-Fordjour
By Dan Robertshaw Mark Mapletoft has noticed an air of confidence around recent England call-up Asher Opoku-Fordjour this year and expects...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoMore heartache for England as Aussies steal it at the death
By Nick Cain at Twickenham England ............................. 37pts Tries: Cunningham-South 5, 12; Sleightholme 57, 68, Itoje 78 Conversions: Smith 13, 68,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoOnce again, England fail to use their loaf
By Paul Rees In a match both sides tried hard to lose, England succeeded. It was their fifth defeat in a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoOf all the positives for Australia, Joseph Sua’ali’i was the biggest
By Brendan Gallagher Welcome back to Australia. Where have you been? And hello Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i. What did your mother feed you?...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoAndy Farrell: We have to find solution quickly
Ireland coach Andy Farrell made no excuses and admitted New Zealand deserved to win and urged his side to dig deep...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoIreland all at sea as Damian McKenzie pulls the strings
By Brendan Gallagher Ireland................................ 13pts Try: van der Flier 42 Conversion: Crowley 43 Penalties: Crowley 7, 39 New Zealand ................... 23pts...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoArgentina make it nine in a row
By Ben Jaycock Italy .................... 18pts Tries: Penalty 33, Nicotera 69 Penalties: Allan 43, 44 Argentina ......... 50pts Tries: Mallia 11,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoFrance too strong for spirited Japan
By James Harrington France................52pts Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 4, 28; Gailleton 10, Roumat 19, Mauvaka 34, Gros 42, Boudehent 54, 65 Conversions: Ramos...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoWarren Gatland’s facing a big day at the office
By Simon Thomas Match Preview Wales v Fiji Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Principality Stadium Warren Gatland has known plenty of huge fixtures...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWe blew so many chances, says Lam as
■By ROGER PANTING Bristol Bears ... 10pts Try: van Rensburg 47 Conversion: Worsley 47 Penalty: Worsley 37 Australia A ....... 10pts...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTownsend: We’ll have to be at our very best
■By BRYN PALMER PREVIEW... Scotland v South Africa Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Murrayfield GREGOR Townsend may have several wins over South Africa...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBears can’t stop last-minute try
In addition there were very few players in their ranks who put their hand up for promotion to the first-choice squad...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoWhat we can learn from other sports
HAVING watched round one of the Autumn Internationals I revelled in the copying of NFL style referee announcements so the thousands...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoGive Joe Cokanasiga a run on the wing
Steve Borthwick has proven during his career that he is a great coach and he is starting to show that he...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoThe game was ours to lose – and we did
HISTORY really does repeat itself, England’s team selection is proof of that. Why take Marcus Smith off ? He was having...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team – Donovan O’Grady
DONOVAN O’GRADY, THE SWITZERLAND AND BLACKHEATH SCRUM-HALF WHO WORKS FOR THE RPA, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...
Autumn Internationals
Guy Pepper: Argentina fans have football-crowd mentality but England can ‘shut them up’
International Rugby
School of Hard Knocks youngsters enjoy unforgettable Barbarians experience
Junior International Rugby
Lucas Friday insists England U20s are ready to take on South Africa challenge
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