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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Mike Nicholas partied with Hannibal – now he’s off to see the Queen!
Peter Jackson tells the story of the Port Talbot cross-coder who will be heading to Buckingham Palace
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoMunster come calling for Saracens back Matt Gallagher
Neil Fissler reveals further details on players who could be on their way out of the Premiership club
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Give George North a run out at 13 for Italy game
Jonathan Davies' injury for Wales springs a selection dilemma on head coach Wayne Pivac
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRees-Zammit one of five uncapped players in Wales squad for Six Nations
Gloucester sensation Louis Rees-Zammit included in Wayne Pivac's squad for his first Six Nations as Wales coach
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: The Fabien Galthie guillotine could chop up rivals
Nick Cain dissects the youth movement France head coach Fabien Galthie is has endorsed for the Six Nations
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLeicester Tigers hunt Super Rugby star Ben Lam
No one has scored more combined tries over the past two Super Rugby seasons than the Hurricanes wing
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoVan der Merwe agrees Edinburgh stay, as eligibility for Scotland nears
The South African will become eligible for Scotland in June
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoOut-of-contract Alex Lozowski vows not to leave Saracens early
The Saracens centre has his contract up at the end of the season and believes the club are about to show...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCobus Reinach to leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season
Will Chris Boyd be bringing in a new signing to replace the departing Reinach?
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSaracens salary cap judge says: PRL should lift cloak of privacy
“PRL will probably disagree strongly with my remarks” - Lord Dyson lifts the lid on his thoughts about the Saracens salary...
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoWhat do rugby players wear?
Rugby is one of the most aggressive contact sports that a person can take part in. Compared to other similar sports,...
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Guest Blogs
/ 6 years agoSaracens will not sign Jonny May in 2020 amid salary cap reshuffle
Jonny May’s future at Leicester Tigers remains in doubt, but it’s understood Saracens will not move for the England winger as...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoSaracens judge says: Lift cloak of privacy
By DAVID EMERY Open justice: Lord Dyson THE senior judge who presided over the Saracens salary cap inquiry has urged Premiership...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoPick Louis now to foil England, Wales told
By PETER JACKSON WALES are being urged to pick Louis Rees-Zammit for the Six Nations this week to avert any danger...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoWatson’s off as Bath face Euro whitewash
By ROGER PANTING Going in: Alex Dombrandt breaks away to score for Harlequins PICTURES: Getty Images Touchdown: Jackson Willison dives over...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoMarler is an ugly star says Gustard
HARLEQUINS prop Joe Marler celebrated his 200th appearance for the club by earning praise from director of rugby Paul Gustard. Gustard...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoUlster miss chance as Clermont put on style
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER ULSTER, not making the best of a dominant first half, felt the full force of Clermont after the...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoMcFarland: We needed tries, not penalties
ULSTER head coach Dan McFarland defended his side’s decisions to kick for the corner in the first half rather than go...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoRed card, but Sarries still find the way to win
By ALEX BYWATER Early hope: Dan Evans scores Ospreys’ first try Comeback: Alex Lewington, left, celebrates with Manu Vunipola after scoring...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoThat was a golden chance missed laments coach Hogg
Soft points: Carl Hogg CARL Hogg said the Ospreys let victory slip from their grasp as their horror season continued. The...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoVan Graan sweats on Hanrahan hamstring
By ADAM ELLIS Doubt: JJ Hanrahan Chance: Ben Healy MUNSTER head coach Johann van Graan has urged his side to move...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoKaino: Now we’re ready for Gloucester
By JOHN FALLON Grounded: Toulouse’s Pita Ahki scores with the help of Antoine Dupont PICTURE: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy TOULOUSE captain Jerome Kaino...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoMighty Toulouse stand in way for Gloucester
By ROGER PANTING Pile up: Gloucester celebrate as referee Frank Murphy awards their fourth try scored by Todd Gleave PICTURES: Getty...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoWe need fast start now says Johan
AFTER similar poor performances in the first half of their last two home league games against Worcester and Bath, Gloucester’s director...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoThe Galthie guillotine could chop up rivals
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK ”Galthie has put his reputation on the line to bring an end to...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoMemo to Carre: Go low or you will suffer
RHYS Carre’s sending-off just five minutes into Saracens visit to the Liberty Stadium suggests the message that tacklers have to go...
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Champions Cup
/ 6 years agoKeep the coaches off the pitch
THE dead rubber between Bath and Harlequins at the Rec was not just notable for another lamentable European Cup campaign by...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoRyan dares to hope despite his Dragons’ six-try pasting
By TOM COLEMAN DEAN RYAN is refusing to give up on his side’s European dreams despite being hit for six in...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoNot perfect, but Warriors still score dazzling ten
By ANDY MITCHELL Away: Scott van Breda breaks to score the first try Hat-trick: Ollie Lawrence lands his third try of...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoSad Irish are thumped again after slow start leaves them playing catch-up
By GARY FITZGERALD IRISH are in danger of finishing bottom of their European pool after slumping to yet another dismal loss...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoScarlets thumped by Toulon power game
By ALEX BYWATER Spirit: Uzair Cassiem tries to battle through for Scarlets PICTURES: Getty Images TEAMS SCARLETS: Halfpenny 4; Mc- Nicholl...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoZebre shock Stade’s aristos
ROUND-UP ZEBRE produced the shock of the round with a dramatic 29-24 victory over Stade Francais – only their fourth-ever win...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoCockerill left chasing bonus point at Agen
By GARY HEATLY POOL 3 Bordeaux …….32 Edinburgh…….17 BORDEAUX-Begles progressed to the knock-out stages with victory over Edinburgh Rugby. And the...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoMaestro Randall helps Bristol hit high notes
By NEALE HARVEY Nap hand: Luke Hamilton goes over to score Bristol’s fifth try PICTURE: Getty Images HARRY Randall underlined his...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoWasps sign off in France with eight-try salvo as Sopoaga weighs in with 12 points for the visitors
By SAM JACKSON Double: Jimmy Gopperth DAI Young’s men are clearly keen to end their dismal European crusade on a high...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoTigers will go hunting for a home quarter-final
By NEALE HARVEY First appearance: Dillon Lewis Must-win game: Tommy Reffell PICTURES: Getty Images TOUGH-TACKLING Welsh flanker Tommy Reffell is ready...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLancaster: Davies right man to salvage Carnegie
By JON NEWCOMBE Mutual respect: Davies and Lancaster STUART Lancaster says Yorkshire Carnegie couldn’t have made a better appointment than bringing...
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Latest News
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Features
/ 6 years agoSarries set to offload Gallagher to Munster
Off: Matt Gallagher SARACENS’ desperate mass clear-out as they scramble to slash their wage bill is likely to see full-back Matt...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBath want flanker Ellis to stay
BATH have opened talks with former England U20 flanker Tom Ellis, right, about extending his stay at the Rec beyond the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBoyd keen for Brad to rejoin him at Saints
Reunion: Brad Shields NORTHAMPTON Saints boss Chris Boyd is planning a reunion with England flanker Brad Shields when his Wasps contract...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWinger Lam on the list for Tigers
LEICESTER TIGERS are keen on landing Hurricanes winger Ben Lam, the nephew of Bristol Bears boss Pat. The Tigers have put...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWarriors eye Spencer
WORCESTER WARRIORS are poised to swoop on relegation-threatened Leicester Tigers to take Will Spencer back to Sixways next season. Spencer, 27,...
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Features
/ 6 years agoHooper delight as Underhill commits future to Bath
BATH’S England flanker Sam Underhill has signed a new three-year contract with the Premiership club. Hooker Jack Walker and centre Max...
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Features
/ 6 years agoGive North a run out at 13 for Italy game
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Precedent: George North playing centre for Wales against South Africa PICTURE: Getty Images My 2020...
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Features
/ 6 years agoRising Sun may cast shadow on SANZAR
MATT McILRAITH SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE EXPERT Lifting standards: Japan beat Scotland in World Cup PICTURE: Getty Images The party might be over,...
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Features
/ 6 years agoEngland game provides Parisse with perfect exit
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Titan: Sergio Parisse is set to add to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLes Bleus trust Ollivon has history on his side
WHO knows what lays in the future for new France captain Charles Ollivon, below, but France fans find it reassuring when...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWebb joins the growing list of Welsh wobbles in Toulon
Leaving: Rhy Webb RHYS WEBB appears to be heading home from France – the latest Welshman to enjoy mixed fortunes down...
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