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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoClassy Jacob Umaga has the genes to succeed, says Wasps teammate Fekitoa
Wasps centre Malakai Fekitoa sees a bright future for starlet fly-half Jacob Umaga
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoGloucester whizz-kid Louis Rees-Zammit can speed into Six Nations
Like many others at Gloucester, their rise gathered pace at Hartpury College
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoSaracens appoint new chairman with legal expertise
Premiership club appoint experienced lawyer as successor to Nigel Wray
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoCain column: Wray leaving could see salary cap storm linger
Nick Cain shares his views on what the retirement of Nigel Wray as chairman means for Saracens
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWasps fly-half Billy Searle to switch to Worcester Warriors
"I'll continue to give my all to the jersey till the end of the season" - Billy Searle
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoWilliams column: Top signing for Ospreys by Rhys Webb must earn Wales spot
Rhys Webb's availability for Wales is welcome but shouldn't threaten Gareth or Aled Davies, writes Shane Williams
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland World Cup star George Kruis set to exit Saracens
A big name departure could be on the cards for Saracens and the England lock department
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoJordan Taufua urges Crusaders boss to follow him north
The Leicester Tigers flanker believes head coach Scott Robertson can boost his All Blacks aspirations by gracing the Premiership
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoHappier times for Northampton’s Haywood after ACL, MCL and PCL injury nightmare
Saints hooker Mikey Haywood talks to Neale Harvey about his comeback from a severe knee injury
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoJackson column: Champions will be wary of wounded Ospreys
Peter Jackson previews how the Ospreys will be seeking to ignite their season against Saracens this weekend
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoThe four players set to leave Saracens early as club seeks to balance up the books – reports
After the retirement of Nigel Wray, the reality of Saracens' £5.36m fine for breaching the salary cap appears to be taking...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoMichael Fatialofa undergoes surgery to alleviate pressure on spinal cord
The Worcester Warriors lock remains in intensive care in London
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoChampionship chairman fears funding cuts to Tier Two
Nottingham chairman Alistair Bow on the state of play between Championship clubs and the RFU, with the central funding agreement soon...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoProbyn column: RFU need a strategy to find successor to Eddie Jones
Jeff Probyn on the RFU's need to no longer import expensive overseas assistant coaches and the newest turn in the Saracens...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoEngland try to tempt Louis Rees-Zammit away from Wales
Gloucester's uncapped prodigy has verbally stated his intention to represent Wales - but that hasn't stopped Jones calling about England duty
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoBow fears funding cut could hit Tier Two
By NEALE HARVEY Concern: Alistair Bow NOTTINGHAM chairman Alistair Bow says hard-up Championship sides are being forced to put recruitment plans...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoEngland pursue Welsh wing ace
By PETER JACKSON ENGLAND have spoken to Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit in a bold move over the Welshman’s international future. The...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoGloucester storm back with late scoring blitz
Premiership By TOM BRADSHAW Here we go: Freddie Clarke, hidden, goes over for Gloucester’s second try PICTURES: Getty Images Crunch: Gloucester’s...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoHooper: We got what we deserved
BATH director of rugby, Stuart Hooper, said his side’s fading physicality cost them at a raucous Kingsholm. “Overall, we are frustrated...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoSalary cap storm cloud could hang all season
NICK CAIN NIGEL Wray’s decision to resign as Saracens chairman on Thursday was a clear signal that the salary cap fiasco...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoMoaning Chiefs sound like sore losers
EXETER’S 14-7 win over Saracens last weekend was well-deserved thanks to a fierce defensive effort and their ability to take their...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoJames brothers’ turn to shine in Quins massacre
Premiership By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Speedster: Luke James breaks through the defence to score Sale’s third try PICTURES: Getty Images Shark attack:...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoGustard seething at Marler stupidity
JOE Marler’s sinbinning earned him an ear-bashing from Paul Gustard after the Quins loosehead struck Jean-Luc du Preez in the 48th...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoEngland boast host of starters for ten
RUGBY MATTERS Stellar: Exeter’s Joe Simmonds is one of several prospects at fly-half PICTURES: Getty Images Jacob Umaga James Grayson Max...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoWray vision leaves the league in a better place
TWITTER was in full spate this week when Nigel Wray stepped down as chairman of Saracens, with the more excitable tweeters...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoCarr eager to motor on after Bristol winner
By NEALE HARVEY Impressing: Jack Willis WASPS back row star Nizaam Carr has ordered his side to follow last week’s morale-boosting...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoIrish aim to muzzle Chiefs marksmen
Fighting for higher honours: Exeter’s Sam Hill LONDON Irish head coach Les Kiss knows his side’s discipline must improve if they...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoTop signing butWebb must earn Wales place
SHANE WILLIAMS Prodigal son: Rhys Webb is returning to Ospreys PICTURE: Getty Images RHYS Webb is a fantastic player and it...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoDon’t rush it, Rees-Zammit will be better off in U20s
LOUIS Rees-Zammit has been handed the keys to the city of Gloucester by Johan Ackermann, but I have to urge caution...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoMarvellous McCloskey bosses it for Ulster
Ulster…………….38 Munster ……….17 ULSTER recovered from a poor start to put a disjointed Munster side to the sword. Centre Stuart McCloskey...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoHotshot Halfpenny wins battle of the boot
By ROGER PANTING FAULTLESS goal-kicking from full-back ace Leigh Halfpenny ruined Blues’ chances of a Welsh derby hattrick. After wins over...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoDeegan drives Leinster to record victory
By RONAN O’BRIEN Leinster …… 54 Connacht ……….7 MAX Deegan and Garry Ringrose ran in two tries each as Leinster won...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoDragons land killer blow in fiery finish
By ROGER PANTING Sparkler: Rio Dyer scores for Dragons PICTURE: Huw Evans RIO Dyer was the star of the show as...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoWalker’s brace helps Zebre double their win tally
Zebre …………41 Cheetahs ……13 ZEBRE put a significant dent in the Cheetahs’ PRO14 play-off hopes with a big win in Parma....
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoHorne boys lead way for Warriors
By SAM JACKSON Benetton……….19 Glasgow ……….38 DAVE Rennie hopes this win in Italy will get his side going again after some...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoEdinburgh capitalise on Scholtz red card
By GARY HEATLY Edinburgh……61 Kings …………….13 EDINBURGH are top of Conference B after a thumping bonus point win over short-handed Southern...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoHappier times for Haywood after torturous double ton
By NEALE HARVEY Back at his best: Mikey Haywood scores against Gloucester last week NORTHAMPTON stalwart Mikey Haywood admits he feared...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoWig wants at least one more year at Sarries
Hungry: Richard Wigglesworth Eddie urges stars to sort their futures EDDIE Jones will be keen for a handful of his stars...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoCampagnaro knee strife wounds both Italy and Quins
Pain: Michele Campagnaro MICHELE Campagnaro is out of Italy’s 2020 Six Nations campaign. The Azzurri centre injured his knee during Harlequins’...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoChampions will be wary of wounded Ospreys
PETER JACKSON Thriving: Ashley Beck has signed a two-year contract extension at Worcester Saracens will look at the dishevelled state of...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoScarlets’ big Boxing Day number scrapes into Top 20
THE Boxing Day crowds at Cardiff and Llanelli did more than underline the folly of the PRO14’s decision to leave the...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSaracens’ top signing was magic showman Deakin
NIGELWray’s retirement as chairman of Saracens prompted worthy reminders of the global greats who helped a parks club in North London...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoDavies back at Carnegie helm after Wood’s axe
By JON NEWCOMBE Return: Phil Davies YORKSHIRE Carnegie have turned to the most successful coach in the club’s history in a...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoDevastated Ionians in salute to champion Hardy
HULL Ionians paid tribute to centre Billy Hardy who passed away just days after Christmas. Hardy, 27, died suddenly at home...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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Features
/ 7 years agoBoyd reaping rewards of letting kids off the leash
Exceptional: Full-back George Furbank impressed at 10 against Gloucester PICTURES: Getty images World Cup ace: Lewis Ludlam Scotland call: Rory Hutchinson...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoTitans collapse increases anxiety
By GUY WILLIAMS Rotherham……32 Plymouth ……38 A POWERFUL second half performance by Plymouth Albion, during which they scored 28 points without...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoChin up for Hull after Villagers loss
By MALCOLM KNOWLES Hull Ionians ……7 Chinnor…………54 HULL Ionians suffered another heavy defeat at the hands of Chinnor but put in...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoBlood & Sand survive late drama
By NIGEL WILCE Cinderford ……3 Cambridge ……….8 THE FESTIVE break appeared to affect Cinderford more than Cambridge as they edged to...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoTerrific Tom kicks five out of five to down Club
By TOM HOLMES Midfield punch: Richmond centre Morgan Ward is stopped by Tom Williams PICTURES: Prime Media RICHMOND’S director of rugby...
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