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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCardiff’s defeat to St Peters brought a call from the Vatican | Peter Jackson
'The Miracle' of Cardiff Arms Parks in 1993 had a touch of the unbelievable which stretched as far as the Vatican
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 years agoFans’ petition backs Lions tour to South Africa
The petition urging Lions organisers not to switch to a tour in the UK & Ireland has passed 5,000 signatures
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Features
/ 6 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Kevin Maggs: Connolly and Foley ruined my Bath team
The Bristol, Bath, Ulster and Ireland centre discusses his career which had plenty of twists and bends
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoDai Young must target Blues academy says Ring
Welsh rugby great Mark Ring says Dai Young's main priority in fixing Cardiff Blues lies in a revamping of the region's...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoLeave friendships in changing room, ref! | Nick Cain
Referees should feel free to have a beer with players after matches, but on the pitch the formalities should be enforced...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWasps’ Ben Vellacott ready to relocate to Scotland?
Dan Robson holds the keys to the Wasps backline and that has seen one PRO14 side contact Vellacott
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoChris Ashton could join the exodus to Japan
Neil Fissler reports on the future of Harlequins and former England wing Chris Ashton
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Premiership
/ 6 years ago‘Homesick’ Kelly Brown set for return to Saracens
TRP understands Kelly Brown could be on his way back to Saracens, following the departure of Alex Sanderson to Sale
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Backs are turning into grunts now
HEARTFELT apologies in advance to forwards everywhere for this treacherous item because I know how incredibly hard you all work and...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoAlex Sanderson aims to turn Sale Sharks into Premiership powerhouse
Alex Sanderson answers questions on stepping into Steve Diamond's shoes, the role that awaits Paul Deacon, and his vision for rugby...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoRingfence? Think again!
Done it! Alun Walker’s late try seals the deal for Ealing against Saracens PICTURE: PRiME Media Images EALING Trailfinders beat Saracens...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoRhys Patchell is out for the entire Six Nations for Wales
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is set to name his squad for the 2021 Six Nations
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoHougaard’s off, so Worcester headhunt replacement at Bath
Neil Fissler reports on Worcester's plans at scrum-half, with Francois Hougaard destined to return home to South Africa
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoQuins fly-half Brett Herron looks across Channel
Herron has held talks over departing the Stoop at the end of the season
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/ 6 years agoGlasgow 23-22 Edinburgh: Tyro No.10 Thompson in command for Warriors
Edinburgh pass up on victory at Scotstoun after missed conversion late on by Jaco van der Walt
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoIt’s better, but more to come from Ospreys says Booth
Toby Booth and Dan Lydiate comment on the Ospreys upturn in fortunes, with a resurgent George North key
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoHighs and lows of Will Taylor’s rollercoaster rugby career, now settled at London Welsh
Taylor is now involved with London Welsh and runs a gym in Richmond
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Features
/ 6 years agoBring back old guard to steady the ship | Shane Williams
A number of Dragons players can hold a big value in Wayne Pivac's Six Nations plans, writes Shane Williams
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNorthern leagues kick-off delayed
The Halbro North West Leagues have set new dates for a new season, pending the easing of lockdown restrictions by the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoJones: Be like Harry Kane and stay loyal to your club
New Worcester Warriors coach Mark Jones has advice for the Premiership club's England starlets
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoNo backward steps from these two rugby greats of the past
ENGLISH rugby lost two hugely underrated stalwarts this past week, neither of whom really made the headlines, but whose contributions were...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years ago‘Yoga-trance’ saw Tim smash kicking records
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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Features
/ 6 years agoLiam’s lack of remorse as bad as his offence
Human missile: Liam Williams is sent off for his head charge LIAMWilliams’ reaction to his latest red card was almost as...
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Features
/ 6 years agoFeminist Dr Marie fought hard to make ‘rugby’ accessible for all
Pioneer: Dr Marie Houdre and her Hirondelles in 1923 ONEof the few countries to see a version of women’s rugby flourish...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWomen’s Game in Focus: Wasps fly-half Florence Williams
Sarah Rendell talks to the Premier 15s player who sparked debate around the marketing of women rugby players last year
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Features
/ 6 years agoYOUNG GUNS
Dad’s happy for me to play where, and for who, I want LUCAS BROOKE LONDON IRISH FLANKER Lucas Brooke has a...
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Features
/ 6 years agoRay French devoted adult life to Cowley
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Rosslyn Park champs in 1973: Back from left: J Curley, J...
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Features
/ 6 years agoInvincibles…55 wins, a ton of tries and a triumphant tour of Oz
THE 1979-82 period were vintage years with 55 consecutive wins over the best part of three seasons, a run which started...
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Features
/ 6 years agoHave boots will travel was school rugby motto
IF THERE was one defining characteristic that sets Cowley Rugby apart, it was their willingness to travel far and wide in...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTreharne on mission to become true Olympian
By ROB COLE Nearly man: Luke Treharne playing for Wales WALES Sevens skipper Luke Treharne’s Olympic dreams are alive again and...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoOllie eyes another 100…and England
By JON NEWCOMBE Centurion: London Irish prop Ollie Hoskins is aiming for England honours PICTURE: Getty Images OLLIE HOSKINS has declared...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoJEFF PROBYN
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME All Blacks deal casts doubt over CVC cash Highly-prized: All Blacks rugby is valued...
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/ 6 years agoFit and proper tests suggested for World Rugby chiefs
IT was interesting to see the recommendations of the working group led by former British sports minister Hugh Robertson into the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWRU set for £40m bailout
THE Welsh Rugby Union are set to receive priceless financial support from the Welsh Government funding this week. The WRU believe...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoCoach Hogg joins Russia
FORMER Scotland flanker Carl Hogg is joining Russia’s coaching staff under Lyn Jones after parting company with Ospreys in October. Hogg,...
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Features
/ 6 years agoJAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN French pick squad as Six Nations gets the OK Medical joker: Gabriel Ibitoye has finally proved rumours right by...
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Features
/ 6 years agoScreech looms on the Cardiff radar
CARDIFF Blues have targeted Dragons second row Matthew Screech as they seek to strengthen their front five. Screech has impressed for...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoCurb your language Kyle, urges Greenwood
■ By GARY FITZGERALD Old school: Greenwood TOP players have been told to remember they are rugby “ambassadors” and to avoid...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGaskell’s just loving fun side of Wasps
WASPS workhorse James Gaskell is enjoying his rugby more than at any stage of his career and aims to finish his...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoBlow early for scrum to reduce pile ups
WORLD rugby dictate how they want the game played and refereed. In their desire to make it more entertaining for spectators...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoIt’s a dilemma: Kill aspiration to save great old clubs?
RUGBY is now a game of the 21st century and has evolved as such. We in England are in the hands...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDickson had duty to send Sinckler off
WHY didn’t referee Karl Dickson send off Kyle Sinckler when he swore at him? There is no answer. Dickson has done...
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Features
/ 6 years agoRefs should pay price for poor performances
COLIN BOAG Red card? Karl Dickson repremands Kyle Sinckler for swearing When a player gets cited, it means one of two...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoEaling 27-26 Saracens: Passionate Trailfinders prove their point again
Daniel Gallan reports from Vallis Way where Ealing Trailfinders proved their were a match for the three-time champions of Europe
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Features
/ 6 years agoWe stuck with the battle as long as we could says Ward
BEN WARD had assured those who would listen that his club were proof that ring-fencing the Premiership was a bad idea....
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Features
/ 6 years agoDead hand of PRL is no help to the game
THE self-importance of the Premiership, reflected in its self-serving administrative approach, is not winning it many friends. Where coaches like Pat...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoCameron Redpath revelling in leadership role at Rec
Redpath is being worked into a position of seniority in the Bath backline by director of rugby Stuart Hooper
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoWasps grab Doncaster Knight stalwart Robin Hislop
Hislop spent the end of last season in the Premiership on loan at Saracens
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoGloucester hooker James Hanson hankers for Oz return
Hanson could return to Australia at the end of the season when his contract is up at Kingsholm
Autumn Internationals
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