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/ 6 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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/ 6 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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Columnists
/ 6 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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Features
/ 6 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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/ 6 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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/ 6 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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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 6 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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Club Rugby
/ 6 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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Club Rugby
/ 6 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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Club Rugby
/ 6 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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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 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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/ 6 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 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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Features
/ 6 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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Features
/ 6 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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Features
/ 6 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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/ 6 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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/ 6 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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/ 6 years agoFormer Tiger Bateman wanted at Rodney Parade
By ALEX BYWATER Free agent: Bateman DRAGONS are considering a move for Leicester contract rebel Greg Bateman to add to the...
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/ 6 years agoTHAT try will always remind us of Slem
High quality: Mike Slemen in action for the 1980 Lions AS a yeoman Englishman and very fine player indeed Mike Slemen,...
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/ 6 years agoBoks lose two of their finest media stars
SOUTH African rugby is reeling from a double blow with two much loved - and very different - media men passing...
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/ 6 years agoJordan banks on Bear cubs
Star attraction: Charles Piutau Eye for the future: Jordan Crane PICTURES: Getty Images It is said a champion should be able...
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/ 6 years agoParks: I’d have taken pay cut to save Celtic Warriors
By ROB COLE RUGBY has to face up to the reality of pay cuts or the game at professional level could...
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/ 6 years agoAfoa: Pacific franchise will be a game changer
By NEALE HARVEY Investing in the future: John Afoa in action for Bristol PICTURES: Getty Images KANALOA Hawaii’s prospective entry into...
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/ 6 years agoSteele switches to Harlequins Wiese signs for Tigers
HARLEQUINS have confirmed the signing of scrum-half Scott Steele following his departure from London Irish, as revealed in last week’s Blindside....
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/ 6 years agoWebbe had an answer for racism: Laugh at it
Ground-breaker: Glenn Webbe playing for Wales against Scotland Glenn Webbe has never been one to blow his own trumpet. Had he...
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/ 6 years agoRuthless Haden is fighting his final battle
ANDY HADENwould be faintly amused to learn that he has now headed the list of rugby outlaws wanted in Wales for...
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/ 6 years agoGriffiths’ plan gets the nod to carry on talking
By JON NEWCOMBE Blueprint: Edward Griffiths ED GRIFFITHS hopes his plan to restructure Championship rugby will help end “the Punch &...
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Features
/ 6 years agoEverybody has to earn their place – even Cipriani
Q&A GEORGE SKIVINGTON ON THE RECORD Challenge: George Skivington After a distinguished playing and coaching career with Wasps, Leicester, London Irish...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoWoodward’s Holy Trinity were just untouchable
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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/ 6 years agoJack plans to kick on under Steeno’s watch
By NEALE HARVEY Running man: Jack Walsh playing for NSW Country against Melbourne Rebels in the Australian U19s Championship PICTURES: Getty...
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/ 6 years agoAlbion blast ‘culturally and spiritually illiterate RFU’
NEALE HARVEY PLYMOUTH Albion owner Dave Venables has accused the RFU of displaying “Dickensian authoritarian arrogance” after seeing his club docked...
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/ 6 years agoSaracens set to face Stormers at Spurs’ stadium
SARACENS and Super Rugby side Stormers hope to play a ‘high-profile’ fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2021. Sarries signed a...
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/ 6 years agoRuddock takes on new role at Ospreys
MIKE Ruddock has been appointed Ospreys development director on a three-year contract. The former Wales coach became the Welsh region’s performance...
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/ 6 years agoBaldwin staying at Dragons
DRAGONS have extended the loan of Worcester Warriors scrum-half Luke Baldwin until the end of the 2020-21 season. The 29-year-old moved...
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/ 6 years agoRugby world now smelling the coffee
Alex Bywater talks to WRU board member Julie Paterson about changing landscapes Chief exec: Martyn Phillips Passionate: Julie Paterson JULIE Paterson...
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/ 6 years agoWitcher wants Valkyries to ride on Roses success
By ADAM ELLIS Big plans: Mark Witcher PORTSMOUTH Valkyries head coach Mark Witcher believes the club is perfectly situated to heighten...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoSam’s triple winners rivalSherri’s mean machine
Brendan Gallaghercontinues his series looking at rugby’sgreat schools WINNING trophiesand reaching finalsisn’t everything inschools’ rugby butit’s nice when it hap-pens and...
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/ 6 years agoCowan’s leadershipcrucial says Loader
By ADAMELLIS Spring-heeled: Exiles flyer BenLoader scoresagainst Wasps PICTURES: Getty Images TYRO London Irishfull-back Ben Loaderbelieves the Exiles arewell stocked with...
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/ 6 years agoSlick Toomua is matchwinner for the Rebels
SUPERRUGBY THE Rebels claimed their first victory of Super Rugby AU with a 29-10 win away at the Waratahs. Former Leicester...
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/ 6 years agoIs Griffiths getting his own back on the Prem?
Finally, the Champi-onship has a championin Edward Griffiths,who is going to shine alight at the end of thelong tunnel that hasbeen...
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Features
/ 6 years agoFiji provide fireworks as rugby thrills on its return to Olympics
Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authoritative look at the history of Rugby Union THE return of rugby to the Olympics...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLIONS DODGE A BULLET TO DRAW EPIC SERIES IN NEW ZEALAND
THE British and Irish Lions, being written off by many at the dawn of professionalism, continued to defy the odds and...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSaracens pay the price for flying too close to the sun
THE Premiership and the European Cup, was all about Saracens during this era. For good and bad, it was a turbulentand...
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/ 6 years agoI aim to be unique insists flyer Gabe
By NEALE HARVEY Help: Tom Homer Young talent: Gabe Hamer-Webb scores for Bath against Quins PICTURE: Getty Images AMBITIOUS Bath flyer...
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