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English Championship
/ 5 years agoEaling Trailfinders sign Worcester back row target
Ambitious Championship club Ealing sign bulked back row formerly of Southern Kings
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoThe Influence of COVID-19 on Esports Betting
Back in March 2020, the corona virus disease swept through Europe and many other parts of the world, forcing governments and...
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoDoes playing rugby impact your ability to secure affordable life insurance?
Life has rarely felt quite so fragile as it has during these unparalleled and challenging times. Whilst we all crave for...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoBehave in the bubble, Eddie tells his squad
By NICK CAIN EDDIE Jones has warned his England players to learn the lessons of others as they head for their...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoChiefs still in line for their big double
PICTURE: Getty Images Stuart Hogg dives over to score for Exeter Chiefs as they beat Bath 35-6 to set up a...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoDiamond amazed by snub to WillGriff
SALE Sharks say they are ‘astounded’ by WillGriff John’s exclusion from the Wales squad following his selection before the Six Nations...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoWarrior Willis applies his mighty strangle-hold on Bears title hopes
By NICK CAIN Airborne: Matteo Minozzi flies in at the corner despite the desperate grab from Alapati Leiua PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoPLAYER WATCH…
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoBlackett warns Wasps: This was not final
WASPS head coach Lee Blackett expects his players to keep their heads and peak for the final in two weeks’ time...
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Features
/ 5 years agoON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Packman chasing a Prem return DONCASTER Knights winger Howard Packman is keen to secure...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGarbajosa position in jeopardy
MONTPELLIER have sounded out which British coaches might be available for a move to the Top 14 with pressure mounting on...
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Features
/ 5 years agoItoje nears celeb A-list
MARO ITOJE could soon rub shoulders with entertainment superstars Samuel L Jackson and Beyonce. The England lock has signed for the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWill Eddie’s big smile embrace the new caps?
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE Eddie Jones mission statement as he delivered his first, provisional, England squad...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSale fiasco shows PRL not fit for purpose
IF there were questions about PRL being fit for purpose before Sale’s Covid outbreak, its fog of indecision over what to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoEarl’s try speed tops them all
BEN Earl has set a strike rate record for Premiership try-scorers with each of his 11 tries this season coming at...
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Features
/ 5 years agoCall it off and stick with local friendlies – Hilton
NEWS EXTRA By WARREN MUGGLETON NCA Rugby should “call off” the 2020/21 season, according to Canterbury chairman Giles Hilton. Third and...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBrash? Yes, I don’t want to be boring!
ADAM ELLIS talks to England flanker turned author James Haskell Man of many talents: James Haskell in England action, MMA training...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHookey deserves a fitting send-off
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND I HAVEN’T bought it yet, but James Hook’s new book Chasing a Rugby Dream will...
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Features
/ 5 years agoPivac’s rewarded Callum’s consistency
In-form 10: Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy PICTURE: Getty Images YOUcan see from his selection that Wayne Pivac has done his homework....
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Features
/ 5 years agoCrucial bubble doesn’t burst before Six Nations
We’ve just seen the 2020-21 club season kick-off in Wales, Ireland and Scotland and already we are moving into international mode....
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Features
/ 5 years agoWillie John’s view on the Lions will be valid always
WARREN Gatland was back ‘home’ in Wales this weekend running the rule over some familiar faces at the Liberty Stadium. In...
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Features
/ 5 years agoThe Maunder dynasty is helpingto build Exeter’s era of success
NICK CAIN TALKS TO JACK MAUNDER, THE LATEST STAR IN A FAMILY OF OUTSTANDING SCRUM-HALVES Rivals: From left, Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, Stu...
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Features
/ 5 years agoCaptain Andy got close-up of Baxter’s inner steel
Family firm of scrum-halves: From left, Jack, Andy and Sam Maunder Boss: Andy at work in his butcher’s shop AS well...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLee hits landmark 150 for Scarlets
Preview Glasgow v Scarlets Today, Kick-off 5.15pm SCARLETS prop Samson Lee will notch up 150 appearances for the region today after...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWasn’t pretty but at least we got the bonus says Cullen
By JOHN FALLON LEINSTER coach Leo Cullen was happy to come through another gruelling battle against Benetton to extend their winning...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoStockdale shines but Welsh flop before Gats
By ROGER PANTING ULSTER captain Ian Henderson was sent off in the 75th minute but his side were already home and...
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/ 5 years agoCardiff stretch clear after crucial Amos score
By ALEX BYWATER CARDIFF Blues made it two wins from two in the new season against a Connacht side that never...
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/ 5 years agoHealy holds his nerve to finish off late fightback
By DECLAN ROONEY BEN Healy was Munster’s hero for the second week in a row as he converted CJ Stander’s late...
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/ 5 years agoJet-heeled Jordan fires reminder to Pivac
By ROGER PANTING FULL-BACK Jordan Williams gave a nudge to Welsh national coach, Wayne Pivac, with a polished performance which saw...
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/ 5 years agoBeaumont volunteers to help keep Fylde afloat
By JON NEWCOMBE Helper: Josh Beaumont NEWLY-ELECTED Fylde chairman Michael Brennand has made his first big signing – Sale Sharks star...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPerry given 4-year ban
ARRAN Perry of Leighton Buzzard RFC has been banned from all sport until December 19, 2023 for doping offences. The winger...
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/ 5 years agoSubscriptions…
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRed hot atmosphere in the concrete fridge
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWillie John’s just writing a horrible history book
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Old warhorse: Willie John McBride with the Lions PICTURE: Getty Images Willie John McBride was rarely mistaken...
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Features
/ 5 years agoFrance’s third XV have first class look
MOSTof the talk has been about the election. France is not the only rugby nation where deeds performed in high sporting...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWomen’s game can point way for restart
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME “If the women can stay virus free with such a diverse group...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHenriquez blazed a trail before shutters closed
BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Inclusive: Stade Francais team shot: Jerome, seated far right, Verges...
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Features
/ 5 years agoExit from Kingsholm wasn’t about money
MY LIFEIN RUGBY LUKE NARRAWAY THE FORMER ENGLAND, GLOUCESTER, LONDON IRISH AND PERPIGNAN NO.8 “I wasn’t offered another contract by Gloucester...
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Features
/ 5 years ago’Jackie’ saw chance of a cap cruelly taken away
PETER JACKSON England promoted another uncapped scrum-half last week, an autumn ritual dating back to a time when Britannia ruled the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWales work a flanker to get North in Paris
ON SATURDAY August 23, George North was sent off for a dangerous tackle during Ospreys’ home draw against the Dragons. The...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSad I’m not involved still – it hasn’t really sunk in yet
JP DOYLE ON THE RECORD Q&A JP Doyle refereed at the 2015 World Cup but was made redundant by the RFU...
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Features
/ 5 years agoYOUNG GUNS
CHUNYAMUNGA LONDON IRISH LOCK When Chunya Munga lined up for his Premiership debut against Saracens in August, a couple of days...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoCancellation benefits Bath, Robshaw ends a winner
By SAM JACKSON Winner: Quins captain Chris Robshaw bids farewell SALE’S rescheduled match with Worcester Warriors was called off on Wednesday...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoYorkshire rugby’s in safe hands while Wappett’s legacy lives on at Bradford
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Influential: Coach Dan Scarborough at Bradford GS Bradford GS guru Geoff...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoUren: Toulon will be class but we have Radradra!
By JON NEWCOMBE Ally: Harry Randall AS a youngster, Andy Uren stood on the terraces at the Memorial Ground watching the...
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/ 5 years agoNew-look Nicky aims to munch France
By ROB COLE NICKY Smith has eaten his way back into the Wales squad by piling on the pounds in a...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoQueen’s Birthday Honours for rugby quartet
WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones, former skipper Gareth Thomas, ex-head coach Warren Gatland and former England captain Sue Day are among...
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