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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoSchmidt’s keeping his fingers crossed on Carbery
By RONAN O’BRIEN Threat: Andrew Conway dives over to score Ireland’s third try PICTURES: Getty Images Blow: Joey Carbery is helped...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoO’Shea demands ‘precision under pressure’
CONOR O’Shea said his Italy side gave away some easy scores but will take a lot of positives from the display....
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoRFU ratify Yorkshire Carnegie’s CVA process, meaning no points deduction
Yorkshire Carnegie, who ran up debts of £6m last season, have spared themselves a 28-point deduction and will play in the...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWales captain Alun Wyn Jones to reach historic landmark in England clash
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named a squad lined with regulars for the trip to Twickenham
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland to experiment against Wales ahead of naming World Cup squad
Willi Heinz and Sam Underhill will act as vice-captains in the Twickenham clash
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBarbarians v Fiji: 100 days to go!
100 days to go before the Barbarians take on Fiji for the Killik Cup at Twickenham with Eddie Jones at the...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWe can break the cycle of underachievement, says Worcester co-owner Goldring
Worcester Warriors' new owners are looking to use Sixways Stadium as a multi-purpose sports venue
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoWilliams column: Warm-ups essential to get Wales up to speed
Shane Williams says it's impossible to predict Wales' 23 given their options, unlike England
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoYorkshire Carnegie’s financial woe raises player welfare risks, says Dan Temm
After starring for Carnegie despite their off-the-field problems last season, flanker Daniel Temm reflects on what next for the Championship club...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoAll Blacks expect David Pocock to play in Bledisloe Cup
Sam Cane expects to be packing down opposite David Pocock in the Rugby Championship
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWilli Heinz and Piers Francis named in England squad for Wales clash
The Gloucester scrum-half is one of four uncapped players included by Eddie Jones
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Featured
/ 7 years agoBoyd: Lesser men would have quit by now but Dylan Hartley won’t
The England captain and Northampton Saints hooker has been battling back from knee surgery
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Featured
/ 7 years agoMaximizing workout benefits: What you should do after exercising
Working out is a complex activity, but it’s not the sole aspect you need to focus on. In this article, we’ll...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoEddie keen to get his RWC timing just right
By GARY FITZGERALD Balance: Eddie Jones EDDIE Jones has spoken of his determination to ensure England top their World Cup Pool...
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Miscellaneous
/ 7 years agoShingler primed for Wales comeback
By PETER JACKSON See you soon, injured Faletau tells his dejected supporters Smiling assassin: Kotaro Matsushima breaks to score Japan’s fourth...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoMacGinty holds his nerve to land win
By SAM JACKSON USA ………………… 13 Samoa ………………… 10 AJ MACGINTY was the man of the moment for the USA as...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoSix-try Fiji fire up for challenge of Samoa
By ADAM ELLIS Forward power: Fiji pack truns the screw on Canada FIJI bounced back from a first round loss to...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoJapan warm up for their World Cup in style
By WILLIAM WITHERS Japan ………………… 41 Tonga ………………… 7 Flyer: Kenki Fukuoaka score Japan’s fifth try JAPAN eased past Tonga in...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoNo more room at top for gym monkeys says Fisher
■ By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND U18s coach Jon Fisher insists modern day academy players are set up for success and that...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoHamish aims to be a hero for his baby
■ By GARY HEATLY Proud father: Hamish Watson PICTURE: Getty Images SCOTLAND back row Hamish Watson feels a more relaxed character...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSuddenly Erasmus has three top No.9s
FORMER SARACENS AND SPRINGBOKS SCRUM-HALF NEIL DE KOCK Competitive position: Faf de Klerk PICTURE: Getty Images After two rounds of the...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoReturn of Bok greats will help everyone
I BELIEVE the return of JP Pietersen, Morné Steyn and Ruan Pienaar is of benefit to South African rugby. There will...
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Features
/ 7 years agoAll Blacks ‘will call for Gatland in next couple of years’
Mark ‘Sharky’ Robinson gives his verdict to GRANT SHUB on World Cup prospects and the future of the All Blacks Using...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoIt’s a battleground but we’ll play open rugby vow Fylde
■ By JON NEWCOMBE FLYDE Chairman Dave Young reckons the club’s centenary season will be one to remember – but full...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBrailsford model teaches Eddie important lessons
BRENDAN GALLAGHER IN MY VIEW Bubbling: Chris Froome and team boss Dave Braislford toast a Tour de France victory ACOUPLE of...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBeauden’s cheating has been uncovered
WHAT to make of Beauden Barrett’s strange spot of gamesmanship while kicking a penalty goal in the All Blacks’ draw with...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoThe Bears are ready to rumble says Morahan
■ By NEALE HARVEY Bear hunt: Luke Morahan is tackled by Bath’s Jonathan Joseph PICTURES: Getty Images AUSSIE ace Luke Morahan...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoStruggling Wallabies ‘no banker’ for Wales
AUSTRALIAN rugby is in disarray but Luke Morahan has warned Wales not to expect a banker win when they face the...
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Features
/ 7 years agoOur top ten summer signings
Speed: Nathan Hughes Strike runner: Stuart Hogg All-rounder: Chris Harris Quality: Martin Landajo There have been some high-profile moves this summer...
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Features
/ 7 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
Captain Robshaw QUINS have confirmed club stalwart Chris Robshaw as their captain for the 2019-20 season, suceeding James Horwill. Quins director...
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Features
/ 7 years agoMolitika’s still going strong at age of 44
Indestructible Tongan back row Ma’ama Molitika tells NEALE HARVEY about his remarkable career Top table: Ma’ama Molitika playing for Cardiff Blues...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWarm-ups essential to get Wales up to speed
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Massive blow: The loss of Taulupe Faletau is devastating for the player and for Wales...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 7 years agoRow over medical bills as Carnegie land Ford
By ADAM ELLIS Return: Joe Ford playing for Leicester Tigers FORMER Yorkshire Carnegie flanker Dan Temm has slammed the club’s signing...
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Features
/ 7 years agoOur sleeping Warrior will come awake with a roar
NEALE HARVEY talks to Colin Goldring, one of Worester Warriors’ new owners, about their plans Colin Goldring, one half of Worcester...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoTributes for Kiwi legend Lochore
Great: Brian Lochore ALL BLACKS g reat Sir Brian Lochore died yesterday after a battle with cancer. He was 78. Lochore,...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoNew ace in the pack
FORMER France centre Mathieu Bastareaud started Lyon’s pre-season encounter against Grenoble last night at No.8. The 30-year-old has moved to the...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoScarlets style will help Tom come back – Dafydd
Fresh start: Tom James TOM James has been backed to hit the ground running and star at the Scarlets after recovering...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoMooar vows to make Patchell top for Wales
By STEFFAN THOMAS Soaring: Rhys Patchell can hit the heights with Scarlets PICTURES: Getty Images BRAD Mooar took his first training...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoBears must reach Heineken Cup insists Thomas
JONATHAN Thomas insists Bristol Bears have the potential to become a European superpower, but has warned Pat Lam’s men they must...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoStoddart’s agony is now shared by Faletau
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Cruel finish: Morgan Stoddart is carried from the field PICTURE: Getty Images When...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoDon’t ban booze, just the tray carriers
THE alcohol-free zone at the Millennium Stadium is to be ‘enhanced and upgraded’ next season, a permanent fixture at Welsh matches...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoSpray cans can stop the cheats
REFEREEING at the highest level has never been more professional which makes what happened in Wellington last weekend all the more...
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Features
/ 7 years agoComing back to Sarries I saw the youngsters were now world class
Q & A DAVE STRETTLE ON THE RECORD Finished in style: Dave Strettle Long-serving former England winger Dave Strettle reflects on...
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Latest News
/ 7 years agoPellow turns to quarterback skills to give his Chiefs an edge
By NEALE HARVEY USA traveller: Ricky Pellow coaching at Exeter EXETERattack coach Ricky Pellow has revealed why he is arming the...
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Features
/ 7 years agoHola’s hit ended my World Cup
MY LIFEIN RUGBY AL CHARRON – HALL OF FAMER FORMER CANADA, BRISTOL, MOSELEY, PAU AND DAX LOOSE FORWARD So proud of...
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Features
/ 7 years agoWorld Rugby must act to stem decline in players
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Dwindling band: Schoolboys enjoy a game of rugby for the fun of...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoTyrrells challenge tougher this time
By ADAM ELLIS Graduation: Carys Williams of Loughborough Lightning played in her first Six Nations for England THE new Premier 15s...
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoDREAM TEAM
CLAIRE ALLAN, ENGLAND WOMEN’S 7s AND FORMER ENGLAND 15s, RICHMOND, WASPS, WORCESTER AND SARACENS UTILITY BACK, CHOOSES HER BEST XV PLAYED...
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