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Features
/ 6 years agoLions turned hoses on Bevan and Gibson
MY LIFE IN RUGBY ALLAN MARTIN THE FORMER WALES, LIONS AND ABERAVON LOCK Mixing it: They nicknamed Allan Martin ‘Panther’ for his lineout...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoIreland 32-18 England: Outplayed, outfought, this was just dismal
Ireland give CJ Stander the perfect send-off. leaving Eddie Jones to defend an abject England performance
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGilpin gets set for big challenge
WORLD Rugby has appointed Alan Gilpin as chief executive. Englishman Gilpin, 47, had been interim chief executive since Brett Gosper’s departure...
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Guest columnists
/ 6 years agoTale of two Tadhgs has sad ending for Eddie | David Flatman
THE two Tadhgs, Beirne and Furlong, achieved such dominance that England were rarely on the front foot. England looked meek in...
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/ 6 years agoScotland 52-10 Italy: Worst-ever finish for under-fire Italians
Scotland wrapped up the try bonus point within the first half-four at Murrayfield
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/ 6 years agoTownsend hopeful of having England-based players for Paris trip
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend believes his side can deliver a first win in Paris for 22 years after learning he...
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/ 6 years agoFrance 32-30 Wales: If it’s any consolation Wales, this was a classic match for the ages
Wales play out an absolute classic in the Paris night, as Brice Dulin strikes in the final play to smash their...
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/ 6 years agoYellow cards cost us says Sam
SAM Warburton bemoaned Wales’ lack of discipline after a lastgasp Brice Dulin try denied them a Grand Slam. After Gail Fickou’s...
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/ 6 years agoJack Innard chases Euro dream after star turn at the Rec
Innard has impressed in the stead of Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jack Yeandle for Chiefs, with the hooker eyeing a Champions Cup...
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/ 6 years agoNiall Annett wary of his old pal Paddy’s unpredictability at No.10
Milestone man Annett looks ahead to Sunday's clash against the Exiles, and old Ulster pal Paddy Jackson
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/ 6 years agoBenetton v Cardiff Blues: Owen Lane aims to hit top gear again like Ellis
OWEN Lane and Cardiff have been inspired by the sensational return of Ellis Jenkins as Blues look to finish the season...
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/ 6 years agoEddie: ‘Outstanding’ Itoje was close to being back to his best
Eddie Jones and match-winner Maro Itoje reflect on England's late win over France
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/ 6 years agoFired-up Wales eye payback in Paris
WAYNE Pivac has warned France they will face a different side to the one which was hammered in Paris last autumn...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoI’m backing wonderful Wales all the way in Paris | Shane Williams
The Grand Slam is on for Wales, Shane Williams considers the likelihood after their win in Rome
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Features
/ 6 years agoRoom 101: Ex-Gloucester captain Tom Savage
Suntory Sungoliath lock and former Gloucester captain Tom Savage takes us through his pet hates from the rugby world and beyond....
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Features
/ 6 years agoWorcester Warriors keep close eye on Gloucester’s Hudson
GLOUCESTER utility back Tom Hudson is attracting Worcester Warriors’ interest as he seems to have no future at Kingsholm. Hudson, 26,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoSaracens go already planning ahead for Premiership return
SARACENS are looking to bolster their front row next season ahead of a potential return to the Premiership. The fallen Premiership...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoGabriel Ibitoye tells Harlequins he’s staying in France
GABRIEL Ibitoye has turned down the chance of returning to Harlequins and will this week instead sign a permanent deal with...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoLeicesters Tigers hunt new No.10 after parting ways with Tom Hardwick
Hardwick is considering legal action against the Premiership club
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoWorcester back row Cornell du Preez closes on Toulon move
WORCESTER Warriors have started a search for a new No.8 with Scotland international Cornell du Preez set to join Toulon next season....
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoBath in tussle with Premiership rival to keep hold of Joe Cokanasiga
BATH seem to have won their tug-of-war with London Irish to retain the services of England winger Joe Cokanasiga when his...
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/ 6 years agoExeter 21-20 Harlequins: Dave Ewers gets dogged Exeter over the line
Exeter snatch victory against Quins after trailing for all but five minutes in the match at Sandy Park
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/ 6 years agoMillard: We’ll keep driving forwards
Harlequins general manager Billy Millard reacts to the drop-off in performance by his team in the second half against Chiefs
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoNorthampton 17-14 Sale: Grayson on target as Saints close it out
Four penalties from Saints fly-half Grayson edges the hosts past Sale at Franklin's Gardens
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/ 6 years agoBoyd: We’ve lost a lot of those
A three-point margin saw Northampton over the line in a close encounter with Sale Sharks
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoGloucester 14-20 Leicester: Tigers grit it out as forwards dominate
TWO of England’s historic clubs fought a titanic forward battle as Leicester won at Kingsholm for the first time since September...
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/ 6 years agoWe were out-muscled complains unhappy Gloucester head coach Skivington
GLOUCESTER head coach George Skivington was downcast as his side failed to complete a hattrick of wins after morale-boosting victories over...
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/ 6 years agoNewcastle 19-38 Bath: Bath’s belief shines through the storm
BATH’S group morale was key as the West Country side produced a superb six-try display to get their third victory from...
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/ 6 years agoToo many Falcons penalties groans Richards
NEWCASTLE boss Dean Richards highlighted illdiscipline, errors and fatigue after his side suffered their worst league defeat of the season. He...
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/ 6 years agoBristol 37-20 Wasps: Frazzled Wasps take time out to recharge
Lee Blackett admits to Premiership final hangover for Wasps as losing streak worsens at Ashton Gate
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/ 6 years agoSemi Radradra return is imminent says Lam
BRISTOL boss Pat Lam is expecting Semi Radradra and a number of players on his injury list to return to action...
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/ 6 years agoLondon Irish v Worcester: Playmaker Theo Brophy Clews eyes long run in the middle
THEO Brophy Clews has banished his injury woe and is ready to deliver on the talent that has long marked him...
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/ 6 years agoPotential stars will quit ‘treadmill’ warns Jones
By NEALE HARVEY RICHMOND No.9 Luc Jones predicts potential England players will go part-time or quit the game unless the RFU...
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/ 6 years agoPRO16 heading Skyward with South African franchises on board
How close could the PRO16 come to reaching the TV sums struck by the Premiership and Top 14 in recent deals?
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoRed card shocker amplified by four
SO Ollie Thorley’s red card is compounded with a four-week ban. I can’t see anybody in authority coming out of that...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoArrogant Sarries deserved their Cornish pasting
SARACENS’ defeat to Cornish Pirates did not come as a surprise to those of us living in the far south-west and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoNegative nines are killing my passion
SCRUM-HALF’S are killing my enthusiasm after a lifetime playing and watching the game. This box-kicking the ball back and forth, saying...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWhy should Thorley pay for defending himself?
COLIN BOAG Controversy: Ollie Thorley receives attention before being sent off for clashing with Rob Miller There is virtually universal support...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDREAM TEAM
JACK TOVEY, THE EALING AND FORMER BRISTOL AND HARTPURY CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST... 1. Mako...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoThorley’s big crime? He’s just too fast!
OLLIE Thorley, the highly-watchable Gloucester wing, will be on a watching brief himself for the next month following the latest sitting...
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/ 6 years agoZebre 31-48 Leinster: Leinster march on thanks to Kearney hat-trick
DAVE Kearney scored a hat-trick as Munster continued their winning run in Italy on Friday. The superb Leinster conveyor...
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/ 6 years agoGlasgow 30-25 Ospreys: Thompson’s boot keeps Warriors in Euro chase
GLASGOW Warriors are still in the hunt for a Champions Cup qualification spot in Conference A after they came from behind...
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/ 6 years agoDragons 22-26 Ulster: Dragons fall short but rescue late bonus point
THE Dragons were made to rue their wastefulness as they were beaten by a clinical Ulster side at the Principality Stadium....
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/ 6 years agoConnacht 14-15 Edinburgh: Chamberlain steals points in stoppage time
OUT-HALF Nathan Chamberlain was the hero for Edinburgh as he snatched victory deep into stoppage time at the Sportsground. Connacht paid...
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/ 6 years agoCarbery stars on his return for Munster
MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan has refused to confirm if they are in talks to bring Simon Zebo back from...
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/ 6 years agoDelaney expects missile Dan to strike big
NEWS EXTRA ■By STEFFAN THOMAS SCARLETS flanker Dan Davis has been likened to Wales superstar Justin Tipuric and tipped to become a...
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Features
/ 6 years agoGregor’s ‘Toonie flip’ turns French Test on its head
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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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWRU call time on Les’ 50 years of fan loyalty | Peter Jackson
As a boy growing up in post-war Llanelli, Les Williams always wanted to have his very own seat whenever Wales played...
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/ 6 years ago‘Mad’ Mark stumbles on answer for his rage
DURING the course of an eventful career which took him from Neath in the west to Hull in the east, Mark...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoEaling 54-6 Ampthill: Kernohan’s try is pick of the bunch for Trailfinders
Ealing hold Amps tryless at Vallis Way to go two from two in the Championship
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