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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoShaun Edwards hits back at Wayne Pivac for ‘financial’ jibe
The coach set to succeed Warren Gatland said Edwards' decision to leave for France was 'probably a financial one'
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBaxter and McCall shortlisted for director of rugby award, but no space for Paul Gustard
Five coaches have been shortlisted for the Premiership Director of Rugby of the Season award
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoDave Ellis turns Kenilworth RFC into triple kings at HQ
Ellis hopes to continue coaching next season at Kenilworth after clinching historic treble at Twickenham
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoDragons give Dean Ryan the reins to rule at Rodney Parade
Dean Ryan unveiled as Director of Rugby at Welsh side Dragons, after leaving his position as the RFU's head of international...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoUlster turn heads with ‘significant’ addition from Highlanders
Ulster add to an already versatile backline with signing of Matt Faddes
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoFor Ruck Sake: Hear what tours are REALLY like!
Iconic names in British rugby will be live on stage with tales from their decorated careers at the UK & Ireland's...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoSharks Sharks bring Jean-Luc du Preez back for second loan stint along with twin brother Dan
Three Du Preez brothers will play for Sale Sharks next season
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoConor O’Shea’s standing with Italy unclear as Franco Smith confirmed as head coach
No official word from the Italian Rugby Federation, as Cheetahs confirm Franco Smith will depart
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoHandre Pollard out, Morne Steyn in at the Bulls
Bulls star fly-half destined to move north from Super Rugby home, while Steyn gets homecoming
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Features
/ 7 years agoRugby demands careful preparation of body and mind
Rugby players need a combination of speed, power, endurance, and explosiveness to excel in this most demanding sport. You don’t need...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoBilly bags European treble for Saracens
From NEALE HARVEY at St James’ Park Best of the best: Saracens get the champagne flowing after downing Leinster PICTURE: Getty...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoEight-year waver on 6 Nations relegation
By PETER JACKSON THE Six Nations are being offered a stay of execution for up to eight years in their fight...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoPersonality clash is no reason to omit Cips says May
DANNY Cipriani’s vision and ability to put players into space must be rewarded with a place in England’s World Cup squad,...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 years agoKayser finally one of the kings of Europe
By NEALE HARVEY at St James’ Park Getting the party started: Fritz Lee leads the champagne celebrations for Clermont PICTURES: Getty...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 years agoGalacticos at Irish need a general like Jonny
NICK CAIN LONDON Irish look hellbent on becoming the Toulon of the Premiership following the newly-promoted club’s decision to buy-in a...
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Challenge Cup
/ 7 years agoEddie has 60 days to drill the faults out of England
EDDIE Jones has secured more pre-World Cup training/ playing access to his England squad than any national coach before him, and...
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Features
/ 7 years agoHammers utilise Wray knowhow
Mentor: Jackson Wray SARACENS continue to strengthen their links with London’s Premier League football clubs with back rower Jackson Wray being...
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Features
/ 7 years agoNo fanfare over McGeechan exit
LIONS hero Sir Ian McGeechan, right, arrived at York-shire Carnegie almost seven years ago with great fanfare but this week quietly...
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Features
/ 7 years agoRebel Cooper in talks to be Quins marquee man
London calling: Quade Cooper WALLABY star Quade Cooper has opened talks with Harlequins over a potential switch to the Twickenham Stoop....
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Features
/ 7 years agoRichards reaches out to wing ace Goneva
DoR: Dean Richards NEWCASTLE Falcons, who are seeking a much needed boost following relegation to the Championship, have offered Vereniki Goneva...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoHooper aiming big after taking the reins at Bath
By NEALE HARVEY New team at Bath: Stuart Hooper and his coaches Girvan Dempsey, Neal Hatley and Luke Charteris INCOMING Bath...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoRomaine follows trail to Pirates
CORNISH Pirates have signed Yorkshire Carnegie lock Cian Romaine on a two-year deal. Having spent four years in the Connacht academy,...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoNaiyaravoro pining for a chance with his homeland
By GARY FITZGERALD TAQELE Naiyaravoro is still dreaming of one day enjoying the “passion” of playing for his native Fiji despite...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBristol success story looks for a final twist
By NEALE HARVEY Developing: Jake Woolmore tackles Joe Marchant PICTURES: Getty Images Shown faith: Pat Lam BRISTOL prop Jake Woolmore still...
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/ 7 years agoBlues academy coach Rees set for World Cup duty
THERE will be a Welsh feel to Canada’s World Cup coaching staff with Gruff Rees set to be confirmed as backs...
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/ 7 years agoLions call will let Gat prove he’s one of best
SHANE WILLIAMS Lion-hearted: Warren Gatland in New Zealand in 2017 PICTURE: Getty Images WARREN Gatland is already the best Wales coach...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoEverest tests were the summit of my endurance level
I TACKLED some big obstacles during my career, but nothing I’ve ever encountered was as daunting as Mount Everest! It made...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoHowley’s a big loss – he’ll be head coach one day
WE’VE KNOWN for a while now that Rob Howley will be leaving Wales after the World Cup and his imminent departure...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoMental block? The only one suffering from that is Eddie!
Match-winner: Yet Danny Cipriani is ignored at Test level PICTURES: Getty Images THE contention by Eddie Jones that England have a...
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/ 7 years agoHaskell tells it like he sees it
IN A GAMEwhere too many players are taught like stuffed parrots what to say and what not to say, James Haskell...
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/ 7 years agoTelfer victim of a French steak-out
Hungry warrior: France captain Michel Crauste flings a pass during the 1965 match against Wales JIM TELFERmay have felt a pang...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoEurope spreads the word – all the way to Tottenham
Europe, as defined by the people who run the Champions Cup, appears to be in the grip of an irreversible shrinking...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoLucock looking to kick on at Knights after Leeds sickener
By JON NEWCOMBE A FEW months ago Pete Lucock never imagined he’d be playing for anyone other than his hometown club...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoEver-present Corker calling time
Leeds man and boy: Carnegie centre Pete Lucock MATT Corker will scale back his playing commitments after helping steer Canterbury to...
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/ 7 years agoWe’ve made mistakes but I’m going nowhere – Cohen
By NEALE HARVEY Staying: Simon Cohen LEICESTER Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen admits it could take time for them to be...
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/ 7 years agoCarnegie set for crisis talks with RFU boss Melville
THE RFU are to meet with Yorkshire Carnegie officials on Tuesday to see if the club has a viable future. Director...
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Features
/ 7 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
THE FORMER IRELAND A, EXETER, HARLEQUINS, WORCESTER AND EDINBURGH PROP JOHN ANDRESS MOVING to Exeter in 2007 was the best decision...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoEllis turns Kenilworth into triple kings at HQ
By JON NEWCOMBE Treble winners: Kenilworth captain Bobby Thompson lifts the trophy at Twickenham ■ Also at Twickenham last Sunday, Honiton...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoAllen quits Tigers to take charge of Coventry defence
ANTHONY Allen is excited to be joining ambitious Coventry as defence coach after a successful spell in charge of the Leicester...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoDylan is quick as a Flash to help Surrey fly
DIVISION 2 ROUND-UP By MATTHEW BALDWIN A RUTHLESS attacking display set the stage for an emphatic 46-24 Surrey victory as they...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoSandal props up derby day win
By TOM BULMER Northumbe’d ..35 Durham ............17 BEN Sandal crossed for two tries as Northumberland ran out comfortable winners over Durham....
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoSeventh heaven for on-fire Lancs
By STEVE JACKSON A SEVEN-TRY secondhalf salvo saw Lancashire comfortably overcome Eastern Counties at Grantchester Road despite the hosts’ resolute defence...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoSix of the best as dominant Cornwall keep pace for final
By BILL HOOPER In at the corner: Jack Simmons of dives in to score for Cornwall PICTURES: Simon Bryant/ Iktis Photo...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoMoffatt muffles comeback as Kent cling on for points
Glouc’shire ..33 Kent ..............42 By TONY FIELDING THIS was a game of fluctuating fortunes, with Gloucestershire fighting back from 37-14 down...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoSuper Jones in for two in narrow win
By ANDREW SMITH Yorkshire ........20 Cheshire ..........21 A TRY in each half from Caldy flanker David Jones helped Cheshire to their...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoMugford holds his nerve at death
Devon ..............30 Hampshire......27 By SARA RAINE PLYMOUTH Albion flyhalf Dan Mugford kicked a penalty from the halfway line with the last...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 7 years agoPerfect ten for ruthless Dorset & Wilts
By JOE BRIGLY DIVISION 3 ROUND-UP DORSET & Wilts took control of Pool 2 with a superb ten-try blitz of Buckinghamshire,...
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