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Features
/ 9 months agoBordeaux & Saints are set for Cup rematch
NEWS EXTRA EUROPEAN champions Bordeaux-Begles and last season’s finalists Northampton have been drawn in Pool 4 for the 2025-26 Champions Cup....
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Features
/ 9 months agoI was very proud to be given a testimonial
MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE NOW-RETIRED CAMBRIDGE & BEDFORD BLUES WINGER PAT TAPLEY Speedster: Pat Tapley leading the way for Bedford PICTURE:...
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Features
/ 9 months agoYoung Guns – Sam Winters
Sam Winters is on a mission to break into the Bath senior squad and earn a spot in next year’s U20...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoExeter Chiefs decide to go Down Under as they begin their rebuilding exercise
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs Exeter quickly became...
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Latest News
/ 9 months ago2025/26 National League fixtures
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoFrench Column: Mystery surronds Uzair Cassiem’s future
One-time Scarlets and Springbok back row Uzair Cassiem is at the centre of a transfer storm in France. The 35-year-old knew...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 9 months agoMa’a Nonu, 43, shows no sign of stopping
In other surprising – but rather more straightforward – contract news from France, it seems 43-year-old Ma’a Nonu is ready to...
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Features
/ 9 months agoSaints move for van der Mescht
NORTHAMPTON Saints have signed South African Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht Gardens from Stade Francais. The 26-year-old made 75 appearances...
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Features
/ 9 months agoWomen’s World Cup: I’m here to learn, says Lilli Ives Campion
Lilli Ives Campion is just 21 years old but she knows that the opportunity to play at World Cup on home...
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Features
/ 9 months agoFive-try England are quick to get off the mark
ENGLAND got their U20s Six Nations campaign off to a fine start with a 31-17 victory over Scotland. Flanker Joia Bennett...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoBecoming an England centurion just ‘another day at the office’ for George Ford
George Ford is not one for excessive sentiment so even the occasion of his 100th cap for England is just ‘another day...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoAndy Farrell wants end to social media ‘nonsense’ after son Owen’s Lions call
Andy Farrell has urged British and Irish Lions fans to get behind his son Owen’s shock call-up to Australia in the...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoArgentina vs England Preview: Steve Borthwick says Los Pumas are ‘expected’ to beat England
Steve Borthwick has urged the new faces in his England team to prove they deserve a place at the World Cup...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoIt’s not something I’ve thought much about – Gregor Townsend on Scotland future
Gregor Townsend declined to be drawn into discussions about his long-term future as Scotland head coach. The 52-year-old has been in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoOwen Farrell called into the British and Irish Lions squad to replace the injured Elliot Daly
Owen Farrell is to join the British and Irish Lions‘ tour of Australia after receiving a shock call-up to replace the...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoGreasy ball will test Wales in Japanese heat – Matt Sherratt
Matt Sherratt says he is more concerned by the prospect of a greasy match ball than the sweltering conditions facing Wales...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoJosh Macleod returning from injury ‘massive’ for Wales – Matt Sherratt
Wales boss Matt Sherratt has hailed the return of Josh Macleod as “massive” after selecting the Scarlets flanker for their Test...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 9 months agoLawrence Dallaglio: British and Irish Lions must be wary of Joe Schmidt’s experience
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio believes Australia coach Joe Schmidt’s experience will be a major factor in the upcoming Lions tour....
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoLeading the British and Irish Lions: Will Carling Reflects on Pressure, Pride & Performance
Will Carling OBE is one of the most iconic figures in English rugby history. Appointed England captain at just 22, he...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoAndy Farrell plays down full-back concerns as Elliot Daly faces X-ray on forearm
Elliot Daly is to undergo an X-ray for a possible broken forearm after being forced off in the second half of...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoThe British & Irish Lions with Spreadex
The Lions tour is now in full flow, with Andy Farrell’s men winning their first official tour game versus the Western...
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Guest Blogs
/ 10 months agoThe Night Basketball Held Its Breath: When the NBA Stopped for Kobe
On January 26, 2020, the world of sports paused in collective disbelief. News of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death in a helicopter...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 10 months agoTomos Williams forced out of British and Irish Lions tour due to hamstring issue
The British and Irish Lions have suffered a hammer blow after Tomos Williams was ruled out of the rest of their...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 10 months agoTomos Williams a ‘shocking’ injury loss as British and Irish Lions turn to Ben White
Andy Farrell admits Tomos Williams will be a major loss for the British and Irish Lions after he was forced out...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoSteve Borthwick: Argentina a tough challenge
England will need to show that they cope with Argentina’s transition game if they are to succeed away to Los Pumas,...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoRFU Board appoints Sir James Wates as new chair to replace Sir Bill Beaumont
Sir James Wates CBE has been appointed as Chair of the RFU Board, replacing interim Chair, Sir Bill Beaumont. Wates has...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 10 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell is finding it rough on fairways
Andy Farrell’s tour got off to a disappointing start with the Lions’ 28-24 defeat to Argentina in Dublin and things got...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 10 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Pierre Schoeman is at home in Perth
Scotland's South African-born prop Pierre Schoeman is obviously eyeing a job after rugby with the Western Australian tourist board. Quizzed about...
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Features
/ 10 months agoFin Baxter: I want to prove my worth for England
Fin Baxter is eager to play a big part for England in Argentina with first choice loosehead Ellis Genge away with...
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Features
/ 10 months agoArgentina out to build on their British and Irish Lions triumph against England
Joe Santamaria looks at the challenge facing coach Felipe Contepomi as he prepares for England If there were any England players...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoEngland’s 36-man squad for tour to Argentina and USA
FORWARDS: Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 11 caps), Arthur Clark (Gloucester, uncapped), Alex Coles (Northampton, 7 caps), Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, 15 caps), Ben...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoBeating Japan is the only thing that matters, says Dewi Lake
There is only one thing in Dewi Lake’s mind as he prepares to lead Wales into their two Test series against...
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Dream Team
/ 10 months agoDream Team – Seremaia Bai Turagabec
SEREMAIA BAI TURAGABECI, THE LEEDS TYKES AND FORMER HULL IONIANS AND FIJI U20S FLY-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoClergyman who guided ’38 Lions
THE Reverend George Cromey made a hefty sacrifice in order to afford the privilege of playing for the Lions. He sold...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoOld foes know they are facing tough rematch
POOL A Australia v South Africa Today. 2.30pm AUSTRALIA and South Africa meet again in the World Rugby U20 Championship today...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoFord gets the nod at No.10 for Wales
POOL B Argentina v Wales Today. 7.30pm DRAGONS fly-half Harri Ford has been handed the No.10 jersey for Wales’ Wales opener...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoSpain facing an uphill task
POOL B France v Spain Today. 5pm THE losing finalists from a year ago, Six Nations champions France begin their 2025...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoNew Zealand present a severe opener for hosts
POOL C Italy v New Zealand Today. 7.30pm HOSTS Italy kick off with a high-profile clash against New Zealand in Calvisano....
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoWe’ve got the Scots first up, that’s our focus
ARCHIE McPARLAND ENGLAND U20 & NORTHAMPTON SCRUM-HALF MY FIRST big training session since injuring my shoulder in January was the one...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoThese players must think fast and play what’s in front of them
Q&A Ben Jaycock catches up with England U20s pathway coach and former Sale, Gloucester and Leeds hooker Andy Titterrell, ahead of...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoTyler Offiah’s talks with Mark Mapletoft inspired him to work hard
Tyler Offiah is aiming to cap a dream debut season at Bath by helping England Under-20s to World Championship glory. The...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoAlex Sanderson: I’m backing Exeter Chiefs to bounce back
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson is tipping a serious resurgence from fallen giants Exeter Chiefs next season, insisting Rob Baxter’s men...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoSuccess of Big Match 25 shows unity in the north
IN WHAT is fast becoming a standout feature of the off-season, the North East claimed a hard-fought 28–24 victory over the...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoEveryone needs to feel valued and have a voice
Steve Hill puts the questions to Steve Pope, below, the head coach at Westcliff RFC in Regional 2 Anglia (Level 6)...
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Features
/ 10 months agoYoung Guns – Max Knight
Gloucester tyro centre Max Knight feels Hartpury University’s BUCS Super Rugby triumph rewarded the squad’s unrivalled dedication. Knight appeared in four...
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Columnists
/ 10 months agoSteve Diamond’s call: Newcastle Falcons need to invest in boots on the ground
Paul Rees begins his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, starting with the bottom club Newcastle Falcons Newcastle finished bottom of...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoMartin heads to Dragons
CARDIFF No.8 Mackenzie Martin will join Dragons on loan next season. Martin made his URC debut in November 2023 and his...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoThomas takes on Swansea
FORMER Wales flanker Jonathan Thomas has become the new head coach of Swansea RFC. The 42-year-old played 67 times for Wales...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 10 months agoLeicester Tigers move for James O’Connor
Leicester have confirmed the signing of former Australia utility back James O’Connor as one of six new faces arriving at Welford...
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Features
/ 10 months agoI played against my twin brother – and with him
MYLIFE INRUGBY 'LEE FORTEY THE FORMER GLOUCESTER, MOSELEY, NEWPORT, PERTEMPS BEES & WORCESTER PROP, WHO NOW COACHES LYDNEY AND GIBRALTAR I...
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