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Time for France

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN IT’S HOT in France right now. Very hot. Weather alerts were issued for the entire southern half...

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Latest News

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Trailblazing Referee Sara Cox on Breaking Barriers and Inspiring the Next Generation in Rugby

As one of the UK’s most recognisable rugby sports speakers, Sara Cox has redefined what’s possible in officiating. From becoming the...

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Rugby Paper News

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How to Improve Your Rugby Tackling Technique: 7 Essential Tips

Mastering the art of tackling in rugby isn’t just about brute strength—it’s about precision, timing, and technique. A well-executed tackle can...

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Women's International

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Ella Wyrwas on Red Roses ‘once in a generation’ chance to inspire at the 2025 Women’s World Cup

Ella Wyrwas believes the Red Roses‘ quest for global glory is a once-in-a-generation chance to inspire young girls to take up...

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British and Irish Lions

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Dan Sheehan handed four-match suspension for reckless clearout of Tom Lynagh

British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches following his illegal clearout of Australia‘s Tom Lynagh...

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United Rugby Championship

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Pete Ryan: Toby Booth’s coaching philosophy – building cultures and engaging with people

“Helping an athlete be their best — that’s what the job is all about.” This gives you some insight into Toby...

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Women's International

/ 4 months ago

John Mitchell the perfect leader for the Red Roses at the 2025 World Cup, says Claudia MacDonald

Claudia MacDonald believes the ‘incredibly honest’ John Mitchell is the right man to lead the Red Roses to global glory this...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

World Rugby Chief Executive – 2027 World Cup will be competitive

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has hit back claims that the next men’s global tournament in Australia in 2027 will...

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Latest News

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Louis Rees-Zammit is on his way home

Wales and Lions wing Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby union 18 months after he sensationally quit the game to pursue...

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Blindside - rugby transfers

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George McGuigan a Newcastle Falcon again

Hooker George McGuigan has rejoined Newcastle Falcons for a third spell on a one-year contract. Newcastle, who finished bottom of the...

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British and Irish Lions

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Australia 22-12 British and Irish Lions: Wallabies cash in on their storm troopers

Australia ........................... 22pts Tries: Pietsch 8, Jorgensen 55, McDermott 71 Conversions: Donaldson 56, 72 Penalty: Lynagh 34 British & Irish Lions...

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British and Irish Lions

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Jeremy Guscott: A defeat, yes, but the British and Irish Lions should be proud

The third Test might not have given the Lions the 3-0 margin they wanted, but this was a fierce contest in...

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British and Irish Lions

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Tommy Freeman tipped to be superstar by Lions coach

Lions assistant coach Andrew Goodman has tipped Tommy Freeman for superstardom after working with the England wing in Australia. Goodman, Ireland’s...

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British and Irish Lions

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Huw Jones: Lions boss Andy Farrell knows exactly what he wants

Centre Huw Jones now knows what it takes to be a Lion after a couple of months working with head coach...

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Latest News

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Aussies hoping to fall in love with Rugby Union once again ahead of 2027 World Cup

The 2027 World Cup ticketing programme was launched at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art situated on The Rocks, on a rooftop...

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British and Irish Lions

/ 4 months ago

From: Foreign Secretary To: Maro Itoje – Great job…

Maro Itoje has friends in high places and his phone was buzzing with messages after last Saturday’s 29-26 win in Melbourne....

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Latest News

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Red Roses will take nothing for granted at Women’s world Cup, says fly-half Helena Rowland

England may be overwhelming favourites to become world champions on home soil this summer but Helena Rowland insists they are taking...

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Dream Team

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Dream Team – Ben Penfold

Ben Penfold, the Bury St Edmunds and former Cambridge & Hartpury college fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with...

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Latest News

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Let’s hear it (but not too much) for Piardi

ANDRE Piardi? Top referee. Last weekend at the MCG, the Italian official’s major calls, made in the white heat of the...

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International Rugby

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England 97-7 Spain: World Cup worry after Marlie Packer is sent off

England .................97pts Tries: Feaunati 5, Packer 7, Rowland 10, 27, 44; Breach 17, Bern 31, 42; Shekells 39, Campion 48, Sing...

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International Rugby

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Wallaroos dazzle as they put Wales to sword

■By BEN JAYCOCK Australia ...........36pts Tries: Stewart 16, Moleka 31, Amosa 40, Tuinakauvadra 45, 50; Marsters 76 Conversions: Wood 17, 32,...

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International Rugby

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Ireland 27-21 Scotland: Irish begin World Cup prep with comeback win

Ireland fought back from 14-0 down to begin their World Cup preparations in style with a five-try victory. Having lost to...

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International Rugby

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Props who were able to go the distance

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THE Lions used to replace their props during Test matches once every 29...

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International Rugby

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Rees-Zammit’s US dream a bridge too far

NOW that Louis Rees-Zammit has abandoned his American dream, Jordan Mailata stands alone at 6ft 8in and 25 stone as the...

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Features

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I now realise how lucky I was to travel the world

MY LIFEIN RUGBY ARCHIE WHITE THE FORMER HARLEQUINS & ENGLAND U20 FLANKER RUGBY actually came to me quite late in my...

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Brendan Gallagher

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Ray loved the game

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER SO farewell Ray French, for many years the...

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Latest News

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Welsh can keep on rising up -Bodilly

By BEN JAYCOCK PLAYER-COACH Max Bodilly says joining London Welsh at this stage of their journey feels like coming “full circle”...

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Columnists

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Charles Rylands: We need to build interest in Champ Rugby

With the announcement this week of the Prem Cup fixtures, I was gutted to learn that teams from the second division...

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Latest News

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Honey is happy to travel 500 miles for Scottish

By BEN JAYCOCK Long-distance player: Fraser Honey has joined the Exiles FRASER Honey admits the chance to step up to the...

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Bears glad to recruit 23-cap Georgia star

All-action: Georgia’s Luka Ivanishvili on the charge against Spain PICTURE: Alamy BRISTOL Bears have signed Georgia back row Luka Ivanishvili from...

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Latest News

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Dan Baber – So many people want to help on our journey at Whitehall RFC

Dan Baber, the director of rugby at Whitehall RFC, offers insight into the grassroots challenge of rebooting after Covid New beginnings,...

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Jeff Probyn

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As we all well know, history is set in stone

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SURPRISE, surprise the Lions won the series last week so it really...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Pre-season fixtures

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs THURS AUG 7 Leeds Tykes v Otley (6.30pm) SAT...

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Latest News

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Make training fun and with a clear purpose

Steve Hill talks to Lee Cholewa, below, the head coach at London Scottish Lions who play in Regional 2 Thames (Level...

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Latest News

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Jackson set on reaching the summit

By BEN JAYCOCK Adventure: Ed Jackson in training and, inset, after his injury PICTURE: Getty Images FORMER Bath and Dragons back...

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Latest News

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Racing 92 banking on youth strategy

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Moving in at No.10: Ugo Seunes has joined Racing 92 and could be the signing of the...

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Miscellaneous

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Green is glad to be back at Quins

SCRUM-HALF Max Green has returned to Harlequins on a season-long loan as injury cover. The 29-year-old spent the 2023-24 season at...

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Miscellaneous

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Level 4 clubs hit by overseas player rule

By BEN JAYCOCK ROSSENDALE chairman Nick Ingham has criticised the RFU over what he describes as “pathetic” restrictions on foreign player...

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Miscellaneous

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U18s face triple challenge in South Africa

ENGLAND U18s start their summer tour of South Africa on Friday against Georgia. Jonathan Pendlebury’s side then take on France and...

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Guest Blogs

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The Best Bookies to use for Betting on Rugby Betting

Despite not being as popular as football or horse racing, rugby betting is still a prominent attraction to punters and whatever...

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Guest Blogs

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The 10 Best Hair Transplant Clinics in Turkey (Updated 2025)

Choosing Turkey for a hair transplant has become incredibly popular, offering a blend of affordability, advanced techniques, and highly experienced surgeons....

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