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/ 8 months agoWelsh can keep on rising up -Bodilly
By BEN JAYCOCK PLAYER-COACH Max Bodilly says joining London Welsh at this stage of their journey feels like coming “full circle”...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoCharles Rylands: We need to build interest in Champ Rugby
With the announcement this week of the Prem Cup fixtures, I was gutted to learn that teams from the second division...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoHoney is happy to travel 500 miles for Scottish
By BEN JAYCOCK Long-distance player: Fraser Honey has joined the Exiles FRASER Honey admits the chance to step up to the...
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/ 8 months agoBears glad to recruit 23-cap Georgia star
All-action: Georgia’s Luka Ivanishvili on the charge against Spain PICTURE: Alamy BRISTOL Bears have signed Georgia back row Luka Ivanishvili from...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoDan Baber – So many people want to help on our journey at Whitehall RFC
Dan Baber, the director of rugby at Whitehall RFC, offers insight into the grassroots challenge of rebooting after Covid New beginnings,...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 8 months agoAs we all well know, history is set in stone
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SURPRISE, surprise the Lions won the series last week so it really...
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/ 8 months agoPre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs THURS AUG 7 Leeds Tykes v Otley (6.30pm) SAT...
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/ 8 months agoMake training fun and with a clear purpose
Steve Hill talks to Lee Cholewa, below, the head coach at London Scottish Lions who play in Regional 2 Thames (Level...
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/ 8 months agoJackson set on reaching the summit
By BEN JAYCOCK Adventure: Ed Jackson in training and, inset, after his injury PICTURE: Getty Images FORMER Bath and Dragons back...
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/ 8 months agoRacing 92 banking on youth strategy
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Moving in at No.10: Ugo Seunes has joined Racing 92 and could be the signing of the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 months agoGreen is glad to be back at Quins
SCRUM-HALF Max Green has returned to Harlequins on a season-long loan as injury cover. The 29-year-old spent the 2023-24 season at...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 months agoLevel 4 clubs hit by overseas player rule
By BEN JAYCOCK ROSSENDALE chairman Nick Ingham has criticised the RFU over what he describes as “pathetic” restrictions on foreign player...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 months agoU18s face triple challenge in South Africa
ENGLAND U18s start their summer tour of South Africa on Friday against Georgia. Jonathan Pendlebury’s side then take on France and...
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Guest Blogs
/ 8 months agoThe Best Bookies to use for Betting on Rugby Betting
Despite not being as popular as football or horse racing, rugby betting is still a prominent attraction to punters and whatever...
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Guest Blogs
/ 8 months agoThe 10 Best Hair Transplant Clinics in Turkey (Updated 2025)
Choosing Turkey for a hair transplant has become incredibly popular, offering a blend of affordability, advanced techniques, and highly experienced surgeons....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Wallabies Third Test Preview: Can the Lions make history?
With the test series won in a nail-biting last minute fashion in front of a record 90,307 fans in Melbourne, Andy...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoAndrew Mehrtens on Culture, Resilience & Leadership: Lessons From the Pitch to the Boardroom
One of the most recognised rugby speakers on the global circuit, Andrew Mehrtens is a former All Blacks fly-half celebrated not...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoFormer British and Irish Lions star Ugo Monye believes that Maro Itoje could be the best captain the side have ever had
What is the most important quality that Maro Itoje offers the Lions as captain? Performance. It doesn’t matter what you say...
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Women's International
/ 8 months agoEngland’s Abi Burton to make first Test start in World Cup warm-up against Spain
England flanker Abi Burton will make her first Test start in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match against Spain in Leicester. The...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months ago‘The job isn’t done’ says John Dalziel as British and Irish Lions target a whitewash
The British and Irish Lions are aiming to sign off their Australia tour in style by delivering a series whitewash through...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoFormer Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit announces return to rugby after leaving NFL
Former Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby after spending 18 months in the NFL. Rees-Zammit signed an active roster...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoQuestioning Australia’s future as Lions opponents is ‘insulting’ – Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell insisted debate over Australia‘s future as a British and Irish Lions tour destination was “insulting”. The Lions are seeking...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoBlair Kinghorn and James Ryan handed Lions starts in third Test
Blair Kinghorn and James Ryan will make their first starts of the British and Irish Lions‘ series against Australia, but Andy...
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 months agoTop 10 Best Rugby Countries in the World: A Comprehensive Analysis
Rugby union is one of the most popular and physically demanding sports, attracting millions of fans worldwide. The global stage of...
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 months agoHow Rugby Teams Balance Structure and Speed Through Old and New Tactics
Tactics in rugby have grown over time, shaped by a mix of tradition and modern thinking. Some strategies have stood the...
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 months agoCould Rugby Leagues & Championships Benefit or Lose If They Added VAR?
The use of Video Assistant Referee systems revolutionised the way decisions are made in football. These digital tools help officials make...
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 months agoHow to use free spins offers to play sports slots
Casino slot games are incredibly popular among sports fans due to the variety of themes designed to appeal to them. Many...
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 months agoWill Online Casinos Turn to Rugby After the Football Shirt Sponsorship Ban?
The Premier League decision to ban gambling companies from sponsoring the front of football shirts from the 2026/27 season marks a...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoWRU investigates hotel complaints against U20s side
The WRU is investigating several complaints after the Wales under 20 squad allegedly caused damage at a hotel in Italy during...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoBritish and Irish Lions leave it late to find fitting way to win series against Wallabies
At last, a proper test for the Lions in Australia. And it was decided at the last when Hugo Keenan scored...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoSteve Borthwick’s wishful thinking of trying Alex Dombrandt in the centres
It emerged this week that Steve Borthwick is chasing a similar “interchange” mirage as Andy Farrell, with the England head coach...
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Dream Team
/ 9 months agoDream Team – Harry Sloan
Harry Sloan, the Canterbury centre and former Harlequins, Saracens, Ealing Trailfinders, London Scottish, Worthing, Agen and England U20s player, chooses the...
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/ 9 months agoChris Hewett: Saturday void suits the ‘Prem’ hyperbole
Sport is no stranger to hyperbole and there are times when rugby leads the way. This is one of them. After...
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/ 9 months agoPuzzling games without frontiers
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW DURING the last fortnight, seven players from distant shores stood to attention for...
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/ 9 months agoObjection which let the Lions down
UPON landing in Australia a month ago after losing to Argentina in Dublin, the Lions called on the Wallabies to play...
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Features
/ 9 months agoIan Prior – Zimbabwe World Cup qualification puts the cherry on top
My life in rugby with Ian Prior, the former Reds, Brumbies, Western Force and now Zimbabwe half-back I have been fortunate...
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/ 9 months agoThese young South Africans are the best in the business
I’VE watched just about every World U21 and U20 Championship since the year dot and would confidently pronounce South Africa’s winning...
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Features
/ 9 months agoWe strive to match power of the Boks
Q&A ENGLAND U20s and Red Roses scrum coach Nathan Catt sat down with Ben Jaycock to reflect on each team’s progress,...
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English Championship
/ 9 months agoCharles Rylands: I just can’t wait for this new ‘Champ’
With the new Championship season fast approaching, there’s a real sense of excitement and anticipation across the league. This year brings...
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/ 9 months agoLibbok joins South Africa’s Japan exodus
SPRINGBOK World Cup winning fly-half Manie Libbok has become the latest South African star to join Japan’s domestic leagues as he...
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/ 9 months agoSaope Soko: Zimbabwe Sables have aim to inspire a generation
In a dramatic final against Namibia, the Zimbabwe Sables edged out a 30-28 victory to be crowned champions of the 2025...
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/ 9 months agoHonesty and simplicity are key to success
Steve Hill puts the questions to Martin Watt, the head coach at title winning Sunderland RFC What is your playing background/history?...
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/ 9 months agoSinclair sets out to prove
■By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs flyhalf Louie Sinclair is ready to seize the opportunity of regular senior rugby, while out on...
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/ 9 months agoWales celebrate surprise win over Australia
WALES head coach Sean Lynn led the celebrations after his new charges re corded a surprise 21-12 victory over Australia in...
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/ 9 months agoJonny Wilkinson on Mindset, Mastery and What It Really Takes to Perform at the Peak
Jonny Wilkinson is more than a rugby legend—he’s a global symbol of discipline, focus, and transformation. Best known for his iconic...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoMartin Johnson inspires British & Irish Lions ahead of crucial second Test against the Wallabies
The British and Irish Lions will stage their attempt to close out a series victory over Australia inspired by the words...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoHarry Wilson vows Wallabies will bounce back in second Test against British & Irish Lions
Harry Wilson insists Australia are determined to show their true selves when they attempt to take their series against the British...
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Women's International
/ 9 months agoEmily Scarratt to become first England player to take part in five World Cups
England centre Emily Scarratt will become the first Red Roses player to take part in five World Cups after she was...
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Women's International
/ 9 months agoZoe Aldcroft – World Cup success for England can herald change in women’s rugby
England captain Zoe Aldcroft believes a successful run at the World Cup can herald a “change in women’s rugby” similar to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoBritish & Irish Lions vs Wallabies Second Test Preview: Andy Farrell hails honest and squad spirit
With two days to go before what could turn out to be the decider of the British & Irish Lion’s tour...
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