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/ 5 years agoDream job has been nightmare for Susie!
By NEALE HARVEY Experienced head: Susie Appleby won 65 caps for England PICTURES: Getty Images Assistant: Amy Garnett EXETER women’s head...
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/ 5 years agoPremier 15s could expand into a British league
AS clubs in the top flight of women’s rugby return to ‘stage one training’ RFU’s head of women’s performance Nicky Ponsford...
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/ 5 years agoRFU should get grassroots playing again, not the Prem
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Scrum is danger area: Sixteen players in a tiny space breathng the...
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/ 5 years agoRocky ride at times, but rugby is the best team game in the world
Brendan Gallagher concludes his expert and authoritative look at the history of Rugby Union The History of Rugby: PART 20 STORY...
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/ 5 years agoSharks can smell blood now Manu’s on board
By NEALE HARVEY Top signing: Manu Tuilagi enjoys a joke with his new Sale teammates PICTURES: Getty Images Enforcer: Lood de...
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/ 5 years agoWelsh regions trying to fast-track wage cuts
By ALEX BYWATER WELSH rugby has been plunged into an even deeper crisis with all four regions desperately trying to negotiate...
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/ 5 years agoLlanelli is breeding ground for Wales – Fisher
By ROB COLE PAUL Fisher has lost count of the number of caps won by the players who have come through...
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/ 5 years agoTough act trying to be Leeds’ next Maradona
MY LIFEIN RUGBY ALBERTO DI BERNARDO THE FORMER ITALY, CORNISH PIRATES, LEEDS CARNEGIE, BOURGOIN & TREVISO FLY-HALF Special day: Alberto di...
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/ 5 years agoBattle lines drawn in star player release row
JAMES HARRINGTON “A form of squad rotation could be agreed limiting the number of internationals for which a player can be...
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/ 5 years agoHero Isi wins it for Rebels in extra time thriller
By SAM JACKSON ISI Naisarani scored a try in ‘super time’ as the Melbourne Rebels sealed a 25-20 win over the...
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/ 5 years agoRFU must stop being transfixed on top level says Lewis
By JACK ZORAB BOURNVILLE director of rugby Dean Lewis has labelled the RFU ‘diabolical’ in their selection process for the women’s...
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/ 5 years agoTigers will be fierce again under Borthwick
By NEALE HARVEY Getting up to speed: Luke Wallace training with Leicester this week BACK row warrior Luke Wallace has shone...
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/ 5 years agoPlaying with no crowds will be disastrous say Ponty
By ALEX BYWATER THE WRU have been warned playing Premiership matches behind closed doors would lead to financial ruin for the...
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/ 5 years agoWray stays at Sarries to build for the future
By NEALE HARVEY JACKSONWray wants to become a leading figure in Saracens’ revival after extending his contract until 2023. Along with...
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/ 5 years agoWorld 7s cancel winter legs
THEDubai and Cape Town rounds of the 2021 Rugby World Sevens - due to take place in November and December this...
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/ 5 years agoBooth will be a big asset for Ospreys says James
By ALEX BYWATER All-rounder: Toby Booth coaching at Bath “CLASS ACT” Toby Booth has been backed to bring the good times...
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/ 5 years agoCan Gatland survive the storm to lead the Lions?
COLIN BOAG Under fire: Warren Gatland with the Chiefs From hero to zero in just a few short months has been...
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/ 5 years agoWill Eddie be able to pick Exeter players for Rome?
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK JEREMY GUSCOTT IT will be great when Rugby Union gets going again in England on August...
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/ 5 years ago‘Heartland’ has chance of success but boost to 14 teams
AS Jeff Probyn wrote last week, if Ed Griffiths' comprehensive proposals for the future of England’s second tier are to have...
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/ 5 years agoNo issue with Chiefs identity
I’M A Sandy Park regular and would be a season ticket holder if I didn’t spent five months of each normal...
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/ 5 years agoPrem needs stars on show
I CAN’T wait for the Premiership to return - I just hope the league is competitive throughout. I wouldn’t blame Saracens...
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/ 5 years agoGriffiths’ plan is step towards ring-fencing
Welcome home! Dan Carter in action for Southbridge PICTURE: Getty Images EDWARD Griffiths’ ‘Heartland’ proposals for the Championship, as reported in...
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/ 5 years ago‘Cheating’ All Blacks consumed staff room
READING about the infamous Andy Haden ‘dive’ in Peter Jackson’s column took me back in time to when I really learnt...
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/ 5 years agoRugby’s radio silence is deafening
I HAVE been looking at what rugby coverage is on the radio during the regular season - and there is not...
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/ 5 years agoGriffiths must bin four-year moritorium
READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NICK CAIN THE English Championship Proposal put forward by Ed Griffiths is an intriguing 76-page...
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/ 5 years agoTime to ‘cuffo’ time wasters
IF you think the game is being stuffed up by constant stoppages, with muscle-bound forwards constantly taking a knee before a...
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/ 5 years agoJordan Crane stays in the Pat Lam fold to get to work with Bear cubs
It is said a champion should be able to go out on their own terms but sporting life doesn’t always work...
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/ 5 years agoScarlets can rule the club world, says Sean Fitzpatrick
The legendary All Blacks captain has joined the Scarlets board and wants to see the region's exposure expand overseas
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/ 5 years agoFor Andy Haden a winning end always justified the means
New Zealand mourns the loss of 41-cap All Black lock Andy Haden
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/ 5 years agoQ&A – George Skivington: We’re very lucky to have Kingy and Dom Waldouck at Gloucester
In our extensive interview with the Gloucester head coach, he outlines the working relationship he will forge with the board and...
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/ 5 years agoJackson column: Tackling racism through the eyes of Wales’ first black player, Glen Webbe
Bridgend and Wales wing Webbe was one of the Rebels who toured Apartheid South Africa. He rejected a second invitation two...
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/ 5 years agoRawlins: Instilling confidence in players, staff and fans
Over the last few weeks, the UK has seen lockdown restrictions start to ease. From the return to school for some...
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/ 5 years agoLondon Irish close to wrapping up deal for 100-cap Wallaby
The Exiles are also poised to sign Tom Homer
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/ 5 years agoPlans for conference-style system in the Championship leads to talks at RFU
Ed Griffiths is leading reform to the structure of the second tier with a 76-page document on how to revolutionise the...
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/ 5 years agoSale Sharks owner Simon Orange blasts government over crowd size limitations
As limited crowds watch England's cricket team play the West Indies, Orange blasts the UK government for its lop-sided guidelines
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/ 5 years agoPlymouth Albion left stunned by RFU points deduction and £20K fine for administrative error
TRP has been given access to the letter written by Plymouth Albion owner Dave Venables to the RFU
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/ 5 years agoTop 20 Rugby Captains: Part One
Legendary figures of the Six Nations Brian O'Driscoll, Alun Wyn Jones and Sergio Parisse miss out on the Top 10
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/ 5 years agoNew Scarlets signing Johnny Williams not focussed on being ‘the next Tompkins’
"Scarlets play a really good style of rugby that’s attractive to watch, and I think I can add some value to...
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/ 5 years agoNo crowds is disgrace blasts Sale boss Simon
By NEALE HARVEY SALE Sharks owner Simon Orange has launched a stinging attack on government officials for dragging their heels over...
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/ 5 years agoFitzpatrick: Scarlets CAN be world best
By PETER JACKSON Goode deal for Saracens Alex Goode will return to Saracens to end his career after his stint in...
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/ 5 years agoROOM101
SAUL NELSON THE FORMER BRISTOL, CARDIFF AND LONDON WELSH HOOKER AND CURRENT HEAD OF RUGBY AT FILTON COLLEGE TAKES US THROUGH...
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/ 5 years agoSimmons set to join Australian exodus to Irish
Goode pens deal to stay with Saracens BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Etzebeth now the highest paid forward EBEN...
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/ 5 years agoEastmond struggling to find a new club
Jobless: Eastmond KYLE EASTMOND is considering his options after being left without a club when he was shown the door by...
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/ 5 years agoYes, Eddie’s right..there are far too many subs
First sub: Mike Gibson playing for the Lions Don’t you just love it when Eddie Jones throws a handgrenade to get...
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/ 5 years agoWarren’s getting stick but Fitzy’s got new challenge
Disrespect: Gatland Respect: Fitzpatrick LASTweek was a tale of two great All Black hookers. Warren Gatland was under the cosh in...
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/ 5 years agoFrom pioneers to world beaters, the women who have ruled rugby
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the most important rugby women TOP 20 …RUGBY WOMEN NEXT WEEK Rugby’s...
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/ 5 years agoBudget cuts puts squeeze on England Sevens
By SAM JACKSON ENGLAND men’s and women’s Sevens players - some of whom are due to compete in next year’s Olympics...
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/ 5 years agoSam’s style suits Hill in quest to be top captain
By NEALE HARVEY Role models: Sam Warburton and Lawrence Dallaglio Leader: Worcester’s new captain Ted Hill PICTURES: Getty Images NEWLY-appointed Worcester...
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