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/ 6 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Last-gasp McKenzie is match-winner
By BEN JAYCOCK DAMIAN McKenzie’s 83rd minute match winning penalty put Chiefs into pole position to make the Aotearoa final with...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoFiji hero Osea in hunt for DC Glory
MLR ROUND-UP By SAM JACKSON OSEA KOLINISAU will make his MLR debut for Old Glory DC today five years on from...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Neil Doak: Lara wicket highlight of my international career!
SPORT has played a huge part in my life. I played quite a lot of sports – football, golf, tennis –...
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/ 6 years agoEngland call gives Wasps prop Tom West new direction
West got his first taste of an England training camp when he was called up in January to Eddie Jones' Six...
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/ 6 years agoChilds swaps PRL for CVC
PREMIERSHIP Rugby chief executive Darren Childs has stood down after less than two years in charge. Former television boss Childs was...
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/ 6 years agoRory off for American adventure at Seattle
New coach: Rory Best FORMER Ireland captain Rory Best has joined the coaching staff of Major League Rugby side Seattle Seawolves....
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoJoe Ford’s arrival helps Sam Olver keep big dream in focus
The Doncaster Knights fly-half was one of the players brought to Castle Park by head coach Steve Boden after Clive Griffiths'...
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/ 6 years agoFans set to return on May 17
PREMIERSHIP Rugby have moved two fixtures in mid-May to a Monday night in the hope of having fans attend. Newcastle Falcons’...
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/ 6 years agoThe value of Danny Care, Mike Brown and Joe Marler to Harlequins’ revival
Harlequins attack coach Nick Evans describes how the team's veterans have been so key to their semi-final push
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/ 6 years agoWait goes on for Anscombe
OSPREYS head coach Toby Booth says he is unsure whether Wales flyhalf Gareth Anscombe will return before the end of the...
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/ 6 years agoPodrezov, Willemse add weight to Irish front row options
LONDON Irish have signed Russia prop Vladimir Podrezov on a short-term deal until the end of the season. Podrezov, 27, who...
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/ 6 years agoBears snare Ward
BRISTOL Bears Women have appointed former Harlequins and Bath hooker Dave Ward as head coach for the 2021- 22 Premier 15s...
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/ 6 years agoDavid quits Warriors for high-flying Quins
WORCESTER back Nick David will join Harlequins at the end of the season. David, 22, who can play wing or full-back,...
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/ 6 years agoDu Preez banned
SALE Sharks fly-half Rob du Preez has been suspended for three weeks after his red card in the win over Gloucester...
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Features
/ 6 years agoTMO’s not perfect but don’t give him red card
COLIN BOAG Big call: TMO ruled out this try for Ben Youngs against All Blacks in 2019 Why after more than 20...
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Dream Team
/ 6 years agoDream Team: Gloucester lock Ed Slater
The former Leicester and England Saxons lock selects his dream XV
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/ 6 years agoLondon Irish 21-25 Harlequins: Quins gamble pays off as Smith shows class
Is it time to consider Marcus Smith as a potential Lions bolter after his heroics in Brentford?
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/ 6 years agoTeam decision swung it for Harlequins – Smith
Match-winner Marcus Smith explains the steps leading to his late try against London Irish
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoWorcester 32-35 Sale: I’m getting ulcers with stress says Sanderson
Arron Reed, Coenie Oosthuizen and Dan du Preez tries in the final 15 minutes steal victory for Sharks at Sixways
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/ 6 years agoHougaard: The guys showed true grit
The Worcester Warriors No.9 scored a second-half hat-trick but it wasn't enough to stop Sale Sharks from prevailing
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/ 6 years agoPreview: Make or break time in race for play-offs
Leicester Tigers arrive at the Rec on Sunday afternoon in good form, but Cam Redpath is upbeat about Bath's chances
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoPreview: Amps expect arm-wrestle against improving Hartpury
AMPTHILL welcome old National One rivals Hartpury back to Dillingham Park for the second time in the Championship, with director of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 years agoChris Harris can go from Scotland’s defensive rock to Bok basher for Lions
The Gloucester centre starred in aways wins at Twickenham and the Stade de France for Scotland in the Six Nations –...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHepher: Positive heads won it against Wasps
Exeter Chiefs head coach Ali Hepher reacts to the champions' 43-13 win over Wasps in the Premiership
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 years agoLions leave space for Andy Farrell to join the tour
Just how desperate is Warren Gatland to have his former right-hand man on the plane to South Africa this summer?
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 years agoCardiff date with Wales worth £1.5m to All Blacks
THE All Blacks are finalising negotiations for a Test against Wales in Cardiff this year worth up to £1.5m for 80...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHarlequins 50-26 Worcester: Danny Care shows Lions class as Quins storm on
Harlequins remain firmly in play-off contention with six rounds of the Premiership to go after putting on a clinic aganst Warriors
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/ 6 years agoThomas: We weren’t connected, we defended as individuals
Sloppy defence costs Warriors dear at the Stoop
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/ 6 years agoNewcastle 17-34 Bristol: Bears go rumbling on towards home semi
Leaders Bristol Bears make new ground in club's history books in pursuit of Premiership's top spot
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/ 6 years agoDeano: No drop lets me play kids
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards admits he will take advantage of no relegation to develop Falcons young crop towards the...
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/ 6 years agoNorthampton 44-26 London Irish: Six-try Saints told to shape up for Tigers
Chris Boyd issues warning to Sainst in spite of six-try win over Irish at Franklin's Gardens
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/ 6 years agoDeclan Kidney so proud of London Irish fighters
London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney reserves praise for the Exiles after their defeat at Franklin's Gardens
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/ 6 years agoUnderhill back in action
ENGLAND flanker Sam Underhill, fly-half Josh Matavesi and wing Will Muir are recalled as Bath host old rivals Leicester. The trio...
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/ 6 years agoOjomoh stars for Bath United
BATH United ran out 36-19 winners over Gloucester in Friday’s pre-season friendly at the Rec. Hooker Tom Doughty got Bath off...
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Features
/ 6 years agoRoom 101: Former Newcastle Falcons lock Darren Barry
Now of Vannes, the ex-Falcons forward selects three of his biggest pet peeves
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoMatt Sherratt quits Sixways for Cardiff Blues return
Backs coach Sherratt spent three years at Arms Park before making the short trip to the Principality to join Warren Gatland's...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoWasps tell Warriors they want Billy Searle back
The departure of Lima Sopoaga at Wasps creates room for a possible Searle return at the Ricoh
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoManu Tuilagi England career saved as he signs for Sale Sharks
Tuilagi stays and one more South African import coming in at Sale Sharks
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoVersatile Tom Hudson attracting interest at Ampthill
And an update on the future of Mark Atkinson amid interest from Bristol Bears in the Gloucester centre
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Features
/ 6 years agoJonathan Thomas interview – I hate losing, but it’s vital part of winning process
Are Worcester already looking to next season after three wins in 16 Premiership games in 2020-21?
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoTandy has the talent to muzzle Springboks | Shane Williams
Shane Williams and Lions defence coach Steve Tandy go way back to when both were apprentices at Neath
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoHope the Lions do John Dawes proud | Shane Williams
I’D LIKE to send my condolences to the family of John Dawes after the sad news of his death. John was...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWrong to get second chance after seeing red | Shane Williams
Red card replacements, like those seen in Super Rugby Aotearoa, will not bring positive change to rugby as the Rainbow Cup...
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Features
/ 6 years agoGeorge Kruis interview – Don’t panic! It would be madness to boot Eddie
The England lock reflects on his excursion to the Top League and how it may impact his Lions chance, in discussion...
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Features
/ 6 years agoKruis’ Lions experience will keep him in the conversation
THERE are unlikely to be many bolters from the blue, if any, in the Lions squad for the tour to South...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 6 years agoCounty Championship reaches crossroads
The County Championship is at real risk of being axed by the RFU, with a survey commissioned seeking input from coaches...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEngland summer schedule still up in the air
England are 12 weeks out from their scheduled tour of the Americas, but travel restrictions leave certainties far from being formalised
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoStringer’s cheek gets Munster home at last
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoEaling 64-17 Jersey: Trailfinders crush Reds to continue their perfect run
Trailfinders score six tries in the second half to blow away Jersey Reds
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoNottingham 22-33 Cornish Pirates: High-speed Pirates get bonus point they need
CORNISH Pirates, challenged to take five points from every remaining match to keep their play-off hopes alive, secured the bonus score...
Autumn Internationals
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