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Features
/ 6 years agoRampant Rebels burst the Brumbies bubble
SUPER RUGBY MELBOURNE Rebels snapped the Brumbies’ unbeaten streak in Super Rugby AU with a first-half blitz setting up a 30-12...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoI’ve got to win back my England place says Billy
By NEALE HARVEY Last outing: Billy Vunipola is tackled by Steven Kitshoff in the World Cup final PICTURES: Getty Images BILLYVunipola...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoVesty can help Fraser maintain England bid
By NEALE HARVEY CENTRE Fraser Dingwall credits the impact of Northampton’s highly-rated backs coach Sam Vesty for taking him to the...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoDu Plessis set to team up with old boss Rennie again
By JON NEWCOMBE PETRUS du PLESSIS is set to become part of Dave Rennie’s revamped coaching setup with Australia. The Rugby...
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/ 6 years agoSenior Dragons reluctant to agree pay-cuts
THE DRAGONS are set to make a proposal to their players over permanent pay cuts this week. All four Welsh regions...
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/ 6 years agoI want kids to view me as a role model says Roberts
By ALEX BYWATER In Wales: Jamie Roberts has joined the Dragons JAMIE Roberts returned to Welsh rugby for the first time...
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Features
/ 6 years agoPrem’s here, so we’ll see some good refs again
COLIN BOAG All being well we’ll get some Premiership rugby next Friday evening, when Harlequins welcome Sale to the Stoop. I...
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Features
/ 6 years agoI’m thrilled rugby’s back – but I want it fast and open
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK NOTHING will ever quell my excitement at good rugby played at pace by smart,...
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Features
/ 6 years agoHodge’s little and large act ready for big stage
NEWS EXTRA By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH’S star wingers Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe are on a mission to return...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoRugby used to be for all sizes
THEgame has changed… if I had a pound for every time I’ve heard that, rich I might be. But has the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoCommunity game is sadly bottom of list
THIS week we saw the excruciating decision by the game to make every community rugby coach and regional development officer redundant....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoUse this dire situation to better our great game
TWELVE months ago we were poised to enjoy a groundbreaking World Cup being played in Japan away from the home of...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoExpand Premiership to 14 teams
ON the discussion of ringfencing the Premiership I would prefer to keep relegation but, for one season only, have no relegation...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWorkload too heavy? Get players to lose bulk
NICK CAIN SUPER Rugby Aetearoa has been a high quality, high intensity tournament – which is exactly what the doctor ordered...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoFaz in a tizz didn’t help his World Cup cause
OWEN Farrell’s captaincy of England has come under scrutiny from his South African counterpart, Siya Kolisi, with the world champion Springbok...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSuccess with Tigers would propel Steve Borthwick into the realms of super coaches
Nick Cain meets the new head coach getting to grips with things at Leicester, and how their rubbing off on lock...
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Features
/ 6 years agoQ&A – Joe Launchbury: ‘I’m pretty locked in at Wasps’
The Wasps captain speaks up on Dai Young's exit and new forwards coach Richard Blaze
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoBarnard Castle have Twickenham hoodoo but are Kings of the north at Rosslyn Park Sevens
A trial of Daily Mail Cup shortcomings but success at Rosslyn Park
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoWhy you should always read the terms and conditions before accepting a casino bonus
Getting your casino bonuses has the complexities that you must be aware of. Bonus codes in casinos are provided for every...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoFrom the school of Pat Lam, Jonathan Thomas is ready to develop Worcester pack
After four years at Ashton Gate, forwards coach Thomas has moved closer to his home near Worcester
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: 239 days later we can all look forward to seeing Wales in action
The Six Nations finale between Wales and Scotland gives Wayne Pivac a chance to get his plans back in motion
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoBT Sport to broadcast all behind-closed-doors fixtures in first for the Premiership
Premiership Rugby have confirmed the 2020-21 season will begin on November 20, 27 days after the Premiership final
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoToby Booth earns big endorsement from Ospreys great
Former Wales and Ospreys prop Paul James believes the region have bagged themselves a 'big asset' in new head coach Booth
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoWallace: ‘New expectations’ at Leicester Tigers under head coach Steve Borthwick
New signing Luke Wallace says Borthwick has already been inspiring the Tigers squad with a team meeting held in the stands...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoJackson Wray wants to leave mark on Champions Cup knowing Saracens will feel two-year absence
The ever-present Saracens back row is embracing the challenge of leading a young crop of players in the second tier
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Survivor Sonny Billy Williams finds new payday in NRL
After his stint in Toronto came to an end, the former All Black is back in 'footy' with the Sydney Roosters
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Ed Griffiths must bin four-year promotion-relegation moratorium in proposal
The 76-page Championship revamp proposal drafted by Ed Griffiths would see promotion to the Premiership offset for four years
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Barrett boys face split in North-South divide
Brendan Gallagher looks at the yearly highlights within New Zealand
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Featured
/ 6 years agoBath to enter race with Racing 92 for Pumas star?
The exodus of players from the Jaguares to the Premiership is set to continue, with London Irish nearing a deal for...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoMore misfortune hits Wales star Gareth Anscombe in recovery from knee injury
Anscombe will miss the rest f the PRO14 season and is a doubt for Wales' internationals starting in October
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoIeuan Evans joins race to be the next chair of WRU
Incumbent WRU chairman Gareth Davies faces challenges from Ieuan Evans and Nigel Davies
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoPremiership ring-fencing inevitable says Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton
St Quinton is staunch in his belief that all 13 members of PRL should be in the Premiership
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoJamie Roberts makes return to Wales with Dragons move
Jamie Roberts has made a sensational return to Welsh rugby by signing for the Dragons. The Wales and British & Irish...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoSenior contract assured, Bath academy star Gabe Hamer-Webb aims to be incomparable
Hamer-Webb has been thrust into Premiership and Champions Cup action this season at the Rec
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoLoss of van der Merwe and Myler doesn’t leave London Irish short of leaders, vows Ben Loader
Blair Cowan is the lone co-captain standing at the Exiles, one of the players key to driving Irish to a strong...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Ex-Wallabies, Reds, and Worcester full-back Chris Latham
Latham shares the stadium where he delighted in playing rugby and how Jason Robinson was one of his toughest tests in...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoTop 20 Rugby Captains countdown: Part Two
Sam Warburton lands inside the Top 10 of Brendan Gallagher's rankings
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 years agoGloucester re-sign Franco Marais until the end of the season
Hooker Marais is awaiting the green light to travel to Japan after signing for NTT Red Hurricanes, coached by Johan Ackermann
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Features
/ 6 years agoYoung Guns: Leicester Tigers hooker Archie Vanes
A player likely to be in the England U20s set-up for next year's Six Nations after starring for the U18s
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHave England Shown Enough in 2020 To Suggest They Are World Cup Contenders?
The 2020 Six Nations Championship is set to resume in October, and it is England which tops the standings after four games....
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoRing-fence inevitable says owner of Gloucs
By COLIN BOAG GLOUCESTER owner Martin St Quinton believes ring-fencing the Premiership is inevitable, describing the current situation of a team...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoNightmare goes on for injured Asncombe
By PETER JACKSON GARETH Anscombe, already out of action for all 15 Wales matches over the last 12 months, is in...
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Features
/ 6 years agoTigers still chasing new meat
BY NEILFISSLER Gone: Telusa Veainu LEICESTER TIGERS are still looking to improve their squad with the Premiership set to resume in...
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Features
/ 6 years agoAbendanon rejects Prem to stay in France
FORMER England fullback Nick Abendanon has rejected the chance of moving back to the Premiership to stay in France next season....
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Features
/ 6 years agoIrish want Puma Creevy to beef up front row
Experienced: Pumas veteran Agustin Creevy LONDON IRISH are set to add to their ever-expanding foreign legion ahead of the return to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBoffelli could be a target for Bath
Versatile: Boffelli BATH are still looking to sign a fullback which could mean they are taking a look at Argentina international...
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Features
/ 6 years agoChiefs decision labeled ‘tone deaf’
EXETER Chiefs have decided to retain their name and logo following calls from some fans to lose their Native American branding....
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Features
/ 6 years agoQuins boost prop options
HARLEQUINS have signed Scotland U20 tight-head prop Mak Wilson. The 20-year-old moves to London from Scottish Super 6 side Southern Knights...
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