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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoJoe Schmidt rejects British and Irish Lions’ demands to release Australia stars for tour games
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has hit back at the British and Irish Lions over their warning he is contractually obliged...
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Guest Blogs
/ 11 months agoHalting the Surge: How NBA Defenses Are Adapting to Unrelenting New-Fashioned Offenses
The offense is royalty in the modern NBA. With ball movement at a high pace, three-point shooting from the outside arc,...
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Guest Blogs
/ 11 months agoUnderdog Magic: How to Spot Value Bets in the NRL
The National Rugby League serves up some of the most exciting sporting matches down under, where underdogs regularly upset the more...
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Guest Blogs
/ 11 months agoLongevity in Sports: How Pros Extend Their Careers
The process of aging in sports has changed. Years ago, most athletes would typically begin to decline around the age of...
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Guest Blogs
/ 11 months ago2026 World Cup Favorites: Nations That Could Lift the Trophy
Messi and Ronaldo have packed up for now, yet no one dares breathe easy. The shelves of the 2026 World Cup...
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Guest Blogs
/ 11 months agoBeyond the Buzzer: Deconstructing the Business Behind NBA Billion-Dollar Franchises
When the typical fan considers the NBA, they consider sold-out arenas, super-stardom rivalries, and highlight-reel dunk jams. But behind each sold-out...
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Guest Blogs
/ 11 months agoTop Bookmakers Reveal Their Picks for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
The closer we get to the start of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, the more heated debates take place across...
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International Rugby
/ 11 months agoTom Willis can’t wait for Argentina challenge
It has been three years since Tom Willis had his rugby career and life turned upside down, but the England No.8...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoBritish and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan dies, aged 83
British and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83. McLauchlan earned the nickname ‘Mighty Mouse’ for...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoTraining is brutal, hot and stuffy, admits Adams
nBy HARRY TOVEY WALES have taken brutal measures as they bid to end their 17-Test losing streak next month when they...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 11 months agoWorcester Warriors sign seasoned Premiership pair
Worcester have added No.8 Matt Rogerson and wing Tom Seabrook to their ever-growing squad list for next season. Rogerson, 31, moves...
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International Rugby
/ 11 months agoEngland XV 24-26 France XV: 14-man England fall back into bad old ways
England ............................. 24pts Tries: Willis 24, Coles 29, Carpenter 40, Dombrandt 60 Conversions: Ford 24, 40 France................................ 26pts Tries: Barlot 7,...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoJeremy Guscott: It will be tough for Bath to retain Premiership title
You would like to think that last weekend’s Premiership final between Bath and Leicester was the beginning of a new dynastic...
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International Rugby
/ 11 months agoI won’t be stopping at 100 caps – George Ford
George Ford is set to become just the seventh man to play 100 Tests for England when he tours Argentina this...
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Dream Team
/ 11 months agoDream Team – Cai Griffiths
Cai Griffiths, the London Welsh Director of Rugby and former Neath, Ospreys, London Irish and London Welsh tighthead, chooses the best...
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Columnists
/ 11 months agoPeter Jackson: Stat watch – Gareth Chilcott still top as French clubs racking up the most cards
Peter Jackson breaks the news to Gareth Chilcott that his six sendings-off during his career is still a record After more...
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Chris Hewett
/ 11 months agoChris Hewett: Can Bath outdo the team that Jack Rowell built?
The dear departed Jack Rowell rather fancied himself as a master of the caustic punchline and remained particularly proud of one...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoPremiership Team of the Season: Power takes the glory
Paul Rees selects his finest XV from a season full of thrills and spills Last weekend’s final between Bath and Leicester...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoTeam Stats – Breaking down the Premiership 2024/25 numbers
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoWarren Gatland – Wallabies will be a lot better than people think
Joe Santamaria talks to Warren Gatland about his stint coaching in Uruguay and how he thinks the Lions will fare Down...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoBritish and Irish Lions absentees – When luck is not your friend
Rob Cole looks at the long list of would-be Lions who were not able to go on tour because of last-minute...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoReds centre Pakeho leads Wallaby charge
AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND Reds centre Dre Pakeho is the most high-profile of the new additions to the young Wallabies squad for the...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoMcNamee gets the call
Pool B SPAIN SPAIN have a promising blend of experience and emerging talent. Eleven players return from last year’s championship squad,...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoWe don’t fear anyone else, says Whiffin
WALES ■By CHARLIE ELLIOTT WALES head coach Richard Whiffin says his squad head to the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoLaborde’s fresh faces
FRANCE FRANCE U20s head into the World Championship full of momentum after winning the U20 Six Nations, clinched on the final...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoMiranda looking for big step up
ARGENTINA A LOT of the head coach Nicolás Fernández Miranda’s squad are domestic-based and play in the Super Rugby Americas. So...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoMathis ready to add some sparkle
NEW ZEALAND Star: Oli Mathis AFTER retaining the Rugby Championship U20 title in South Africa earlier this summer, New Zealand are...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoMcCarthy’s out to turn things around
Under 20s Championship -Pool C IRELAND ■By CHARIE ELLIOTT CONNACHT’S Éanna McCarthy leads Ireland as they look to build on last...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoJunior Lelos are determined to prove worth
GEORGIA GEORGIA aim to make history by advancing past the pool stage for the first time. Drawn in a tough group...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoI’ll be back with Harlequins after my Wales trip – Danny Wilson
Harlequins boss Danny Wilson insists his passion project for Wales is only temporary and will return to London when the Japan...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoYorkshire make it a double top at Twickenham
Division 1 final By TIM JAMES Yorkshire...........29pts Tries: Patrick 3, Tharme 13, Stones 30, Taylor 44 Conversions: Taylor 4, 31, 45...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoLeicestershire are ready for Sussex
Division 3 final preview Leicestershire v Sussex Today 11am LEICESTERSHIRE reached the final thanks to a 26-22 victory over Dorset &...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoHiggins looking to scale heights
Division 2 final preview E Counties v Durham Today 5pm EASTERN Counties are hoping to harness the momentum of their dramatic...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoBowman’s boys set for a big show
Division 2 final preview Cheshire v Devon Today 3pm CHESHIRE and Devon clash at HQ today to determine who takes the...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoHerts banking on forward power
Division 3 final preview Hertfordshire v Leicestershire Today 1pm HERTFORDSHIRE director of rugby Brett Mc-Namee hailed his side’s mentality ahead of...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoSam Matavesi’s delight as he returns to Camborne
In a moment rich with emotion and legacy, Camborne Rugby Club have secured the return of one of its own –...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoReferees to use orange option for technical reds
FRENCH rugby’s disdain for the 20-minute red card is undisguised. The FFR, LNR and players’ union Provale have all raged against...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoSuper Rugby Pacific: Crusaders too good for brave Chiefs
Crusaders..........16pts Chiefs.................12pts The Crusaders reclaimed their crown by edging out the Chiefs in an intense final battle in Christchurch as the...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoTeam culture and the club’s growth are key
Steve Hill puts the questions to Ryan Kirby, head coach at Bowdon RUFC Regional Two North West (Level 6) What is...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 11 months agoNepo Laulala is on his way to Gloucester
Gloucester have signed New Zealand prop Nepo Laulala. The 33-year-old has been rehabilitating from a ruptured Achilles tendon at Kingsholm after...
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International Rugby
/ 11 months agoAlex Coles has his sights fixed on Argentina
Many rugby players finish the season just desperate for some sun and a chance to rest their weary bodies, but Alex...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoFord quits Knights for chance at Sale
SALE Sharks have appointed Doncaster Knights head coach Joe Ford as the club’s new attack coach. The 35-yearold former Sharks, Leicester...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoLawson leads Bears
BRISTOL Bears women have appointed Scott Lawson as head coach. The 43-year-old joins from the Scottish Rugby Union where he has...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoTrevett following in Genge footsteps
By ROB COLE IF Hartpury College was the launch-pad for Ellis Genge’s career, then Clifton College has proved to be the...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoCharity sets record for long game
RUGBY’S mental health charity LooseHeadz have surpassed the Guinness World Record for the longest games of men’s and women’s rugby, subject...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoTommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ British and Irish Lions approach to Argentina clash
Tommy Freeman insists the British and Irish Lions‘ heavyweight outside backs are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Argentina Preview: Andy Farrell – ‘It’s a full blown Test Match for us’
The British & Irish Lions kick off their campaign this summer with a much-anticipated show starter against Argentina at the Aviva...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoDanny Care backs Marcus Smith to make mark on British and Irish Lions tour
Danny Care has tipped “incredible” Harlequins team-mate Marcus Smith to hit greater heights as he bids to make his mark with...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 11 months agoThat’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists British and Irish Lions places still up for grabs
Andy Farrell has told his British and Irish Lions stars ahead of Friday’s clash with Argentina that selection for the Test...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoGuy Pepper: England’s Next Back-Row Star?
Henry Pollock has set the rugby world alight this season. The young flanker has been sensational and has rapidly become one of...
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