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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoTompkins has proved himself – he must start against the Irish
SHANE WILLIAMS VERDICT When Wayne Pivac woke up yesterdaymornin g he would have wanted a victory. He would have wished for...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoHogg drops a clanger as Sexton wins battle of the new captains
By NICK CAIN Leading from front: Johnny Sexton scores Ireland’s first try PICTURES: Getty Images Power: CJ Stander of Ireland hands-off...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoI’m gutted and so sorry says Stuart
SCOTLANDcaptain Stuart Hogg says he’s “gutted” about the mistake which cost his side a try against Ireland and apologised to his...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoItaly lined up Franco Smith for months to replace O’Shea
Brendan Gallagher analyses how Italy are shaping up in the wake of the World Cup with a new head coach
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoMiddleton: It’s great to have Harriet Millar-Mills back in camp
It's been a long time coming for the Wasps back row to be back in an England shirt for the Red...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWhat’s in Sunday’s Rugby Paper?
Here’s what’s in TRP #594… SIX NATIONS KICK-OFF: A big look ahead to England‘s date with France in Paris WALES v ITALY:...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGeorge Furbank to make England debut versus France
A couple of surprise moves in Eddie Jones' squad to play at the Stade de France
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Can lieutenant Andy Farrell cut it as head honcho?
Brendan Gallagher on why Andy Farrell should be wary of the trap of being labelled a No.2
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBath ready to offer Saracens centre Alex Lozowski a new challenge
Neil Fissler reveals which clubs have marked Saracens players as targets
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoThe two serious flaws in Eddie Jones’ masterplan to make England the best in the world
Nick Cain points out the two areas clearly holding back Eddie Jones from his endgame
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoSpencer column: France will relish early shot at Red Roses
Former England captain Catherine Spencer previews the Six Nations, with the Red Roses travelling to France this weekend
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoTaulupe Faletau and Rhys Webb are back for Wales
Head coach Wayne Pivac has also selected George North as emergency cover for Jonathan Davies
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGregor Townsend rings changes for Scotland in Six Nations opener
Scotland face Ireland in Dublin with ten changes made from the team that last to Japan at the World Cup
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland U20s: Keeping cool heads is key for Richard Capstick
Capstick is the latest Exeter Chief to emerge as a senior figure for England U20s
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Old dog Dan Biggar can drive new Wales era forth
Chris Boyd has got Dan Biggar playing with no limits, writes Shane Williams
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoClamour for Saracens’ free agents may start a slaughter, says Joe Simpson
The Gloucester scrum-half believes the market will impact players at other clubs when want-away Saracens stars become available
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: PRL lynch mob make Saracens climb scaffold
Level playing field? The Premiership is about as level as the north face of the Eiger, writes Nick Cain
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland stars set for biggest payout in rugby if they claim Six Nations Grand Slam
A big payday awaits England if they can go five from five in the Six Nations
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: No bumps in the road for Wayne Pivac in his first match
As Wales prepare to face Italy in the Six Nations, Peter Jackson looks at how Pivac's predecessors fared in their first...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoBracken: Eddie Jones is trying to buy himself a new contract
Kyren Bracken finds it hard to understand Eddie Jones' selections at scrum-half for the Six Nations
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoEd Griffiths steps down at Saracens after just 26 days
Interim chief executive Ed Griffiths resigns days after news emerges he is being investigated by the ECB
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Dream Team
/ 6 years agoDream Team: Sale Sharks hooker Rob Webber
A blend of players from Webber's days at Wasps and Bath feature in his Dream Team
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoAndy Farrell names Ireland squad for Six Nations opener
No John Cooney in the Ireland starting line-up to face Scotland
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Featured
/ 6 years agoIsrael Folau finds new club in Catalan Dragons
Catalan Dragons wanted to give Folau 'a new opportunity to shine on the pitch'
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBristol Bears hunt Matt Kvesic after wrapping up Sinckler deal
And Exeter have already found a replacement from a fellow Premiership club
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoNew Zealand rugby stars team up with Six60 on a new Super Rugby campaign
To celebrate the 25th season of Super Rugby, New Zealand band Six60 have teamed up with some of the biggest New...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoEddie’s men are chasing record £6m for a Slam
By PETER JACKSON Grand Slam: Wales earned £5m last year ENGLAND will hit the biggest jackpot in world rugby if they...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoDallaglio: Big Dom’s No.8 snub ‘curious’
By GARY FITZGERALD Starter: Jimmy Gopperth scores Wasps’ first try in their win at Worcester PICTURE: Getty Images LAWRENCE Dallaglio is...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoDiamond savours his rare triumph at Exeter
By MIKE SINCLAIR STEVE Diamond believes his Sharks are in good shape to mount a serious attack on a Premiership play-off...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoSharks go third, ‘doing it right way’
VICTORY took Sale into third place in the Premiership table and rugby director Steve Diamond said: “Our investment – like Exeter’s...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoYoung tells England to keep an eye on Willis
By GARY FITZGERALD Comeback: Ollie Lawrence goes over for Worcester DAI Young claimed Eddie Jones should have picked Jack Willis after...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoWe’re kicking ourselves for losing that says disappointed Duncan
Frustrated: Duncan Weir DUNCAN Weir hopes for better luck with Scotland next weekend after failing to sign off from club duty...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoSalary cap fallout pours more fuel on feisty rivalry
By NEALE HARVEY Loyal: Will Collier Eager: Richard Barrington HARLEQUINS prop Will Collier insists his side need no extra motivation as...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoPorecki’s the hero as Saints implode
By ROGER PANTING Shock and roar: Dave Porecki dives over in the last minute to seal victory for Irish PICTURE: Getty...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoPRL lynch mob make Sarries climb scaffold
HOW can a Premiership Rugby organisation which preaches the moral virtues of a level playing field in salary cap funding –...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSinckler deal done, now Bears eye Kvesic
BRISTOL Bears, who are now understood to have completed a deal for England prop Kyle Sinckler, are still in the hunt...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLyon put Sopoaga on their wanted list
Top 14? Lima Sopoaga FRENCH Top 14 outfit Lyon are looking for a new fly-half and have Wasps former All Black...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBath ready to offer Lozowski a new challenge
Versatile: Alex Lozowski BATH are leading the hunt for Alex Lozowski as the departures from disgraced Premiership champions Saracens pick up...
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Features
/ 6 years agoU20 back row Hinkley off to Chiefs
EXETER Chiefs have agreed to a deal that will see them land England U20 back row Aaron Hinkley from Gloucester when...
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Features
/ 6 years agoKunatani opts for Castres
Move: Semi Kunatani CASTRES look to have won the race to land Harlequins ace Semi Kunatani in the face of competition...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWalder’s name in the frame
NEWCASTLE Falcons head coach Dave Walder could be on the move as his CV has been doing the rounds of Premiership...
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Features
/ 6 years agoCan lieutenant Andy cut it as the head honcho?
His Master’s Voice: Andy Farrell chats to new captain Johnny Sexton PICTURE: Getty Images You will hear much talk over the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoTV joins the American rugby fray
THE birth of Major League Rugby in North America has not been without its challenges but with its third season nearly...
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Features
/ 6 years agoI’m banking on Myners to end this Sarries saga
BEING both a proud Cornishman – and therefore surely a rugby man – and a razor sharp former Financial Services Minister,...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoPirates braced for another humdinger
Preview Cornish Pirates v Bedford Blues Today, Kick-off 2.30pm CORNISH Pirates joint head coach Alan Paver is expecting another ‘ding dong’...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoCarnegie battle to the end with late Humfrey try
By TOM INNES JERSEY Reds stretched their legs and brushed aside Yorkshire Carnegie in a predictably onesided encounter. Enjoying a firm...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoEden’s late strike puts Hartpury in wonderland
By LAURA SHANA On the run: Coventry’s Max Trimble HARTPURY notched a last-gasp win over high-flyers Coventry in an enthralling game...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoAmps survive late assault for famous victory
By WARREN KAY AMPTHILL held firm in the face of a fierce second half fightback to take the spoils over former...
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoPurple patch after half-time turns game Ealing’s way
By OLI SHAPLEY EALING Trailfinders ground out an impressive victory against local rivals London Scottish after a much improved second-half performance...
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