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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoPass-masters help Pivac through his first big test
By PETER JACKSON Starters: Josh Adams dives in for his first Three and easy: Josh Adams beats Italy’s Danilo Fischetti and...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSaracens given the brush off
AN initial 15-man shortlist for the European Player of the Year award has been announced, with Leinster, Racing 92 and Exeter...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoGray back at Quins
HARLEQUINS have resigned hooker Joe Gray, 31, on loan from Saracens until the end of the season. Gray, who left Quins...
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/ 7 years agoGraham’s staying put
SCOTLAND back row Gary Graham has signed a two-year extension at Newcastle Falcons. Graham, 27, who joined from Jersey in 2017,...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoTyro Warriors extend stay
WORCESTER winger Tom Howe and back row Caleb Montgomery, both 24, have signed two-year contract extensions tying them to Sixways until...
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/ 7 years agoWelsh flyer joins Amps
WALES U20s flyer and Sevens international, Tomi Lewis, has joined Ampthill on loan from Scarlets for the rest of the season....
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/ 7 years agoPerfect season gets 2nds ready for step up
By JOHN LYON NATIONAL Two North leaders Caldy proved their impressive strength in depth with their 2nd XVs completing a perfect...
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/ 7 years agoBristol win the battle for Sinckler
HARLEQUINS prop Kyle Sinckler’s move to Bristol has been confirmed. The 26- year-old Lions forward has signed a two-year deal. “Kyle...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoGiles signs at Ospreys
WING Keelan Giles has agreed a two-year extension with Ospreys. The 22-year-old ex-Wales U20s international has been included in senior squads,...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoApi banned for 4 weeks
NORTHAMPTON lock Api Ratuniyarawa, 33, has been banned for four games for dangerous play. He was red carded in the 20-16...
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/ 7 years agoChief Kvesic in the clear
THE charge against Exeter back row Matt Kvesic for allegedly striking an opponent with his knee was dismissed by a disciplinary...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoReds bring in reserves
JERSEY Reds have signed two players from the Dragons on loan. Fly-half Arwel Robson and centre Connor Edwards, both 22, have...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 7 years agoSunwolves state case with five-try win in Tokyo
By ADAM ELLIS Winning start: Sunwolves’ Ben Te’o PICTURE: Getty Images Capitulation: Joe Marchant tasted defeat on Blues debut BEN TE’O...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoGame on to avoid dreaded ‘pool of death’
ENGLAND, currently third in the world rankings, must ensure they stay within the top four over the next ten months to...
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Features
/ 7 years agoVermeulen kicking on under Chiefs tutelage
NEALE HARVEY on Exeter’s two unsung South Africans who are more than proving their worth Star signing: Jacques Vermeulen. Nick Easter...
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Features
/ 7 years agoPremiership open salary cap consultation to the fans
PREMIERSHIP Rugby have opened a public consultation into their salary cap regulations in the wake of Saracens’ relegation for spending over...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoSuper sub Wilson wings in for late winner
Welsh Premiership Llanelli ……….24 Llandovery ….21 LLANELLI ended a run of six successive defeats to Llandovery with a vital victory that...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoStruggling Steelmen put to the sword
Newport ……….20 Ebbw Vale ……3 NEWPORT came up with three tries in the mud to ease their relegation concerns and plunge...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoPooler on course for fourth successive title
Welsh round-up PONTYPOOL took another stride towards a fourth consecutive National Championship title with a 15-12 home defeat of rivals Bedwas....
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBlues line up Warrior Scully to rival Evans
By ALEX BYWATER Playmaker: Luke Scully Departing: Jason Tovey CARDIFF Blues are set to bolster their back-line with the signing of...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoWoolf opens door for Folau Test comeback
ISRAEL Folau will be considered for Tonga selection if he performs well for Catalan Dragons, says coach Kristian Woolf. The former...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSchmit on call to end Clermont try drought
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Expert opinion: Joe Schmidt is spending two weeks as consultant to Clermont PICTURE: Getty Images Those Top...
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/ 7 years agoTalent-spotter Turner seeking more gems
By STEFFAN THOMAS New recruits: Nick Tompkins, left, and Will Rowlands PAUL Turner hopes the work he has done in identifying...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSharks join fight for Premier 15s licence as RFU audit looms
SALE Sharks have launched a bid to enter the Premier 15s next season. The RFU will award four licences in March...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoThere’s still lots to work on, stresses Wayne
By ALEX BYWATER ALUN Wyn Jones and Wayne Pivac told Wales the real challenge is around the corner after this opening...
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Six Nations
/ 7 years agoAdams up there with world’s best says new boss
HAT-TRICK hero Josh Adams was labelled one of the world’s best by boss Wayne Pivac after the prolific winger followed up...
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Six Nations
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 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
/ 7 years agoIsrael Folau finds new club in Catalan Dragons
Catalan Dragons wanted to give Folau 'a new opportunity to shine on the pitch'
Autumn Internationals
Ben Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
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