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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoCullen: We took the legs off them
LEINSTER coach Leo Cullen was delighted with his side’s patience and eagerness for the battle as they gained revenge on Toulouse...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBath have turned a corner since the Leinster game, says Freddie Burns
Bath fly-half credits attack coach Girvan Dempsey with influence on team's confidence
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Featured
/ 8 years agoYoung Guns: Leicester Tigers flanker Taylor Gough
Neale Harvey discovers the emerging Tigers back row forward didn't start playing until he was 14
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International Rugby
/ 8 years agoHenry Slade can be England’s third no.10, says Toby Flood
Flood expects Eddie Jones to move away from Danny Cipriani with Slade's form
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoDai Young on Elliot Daly’s future and Lima Sopoaga’s form at Wasps
"This time next year we'll probably all be in the same boat," says Wasps director of rugby
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoGuscott column: Why Wales can put the heat on Six Nations opponents
"A centre combination of Hadleigh Parkes and Jonathan Davies are a big attacking threat"
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoDanny Cipriani return deals vital boost to Gloucester ahead of Munster clash
Munster visit Kingsholm on Friday night in a must-win game for Gloucester in the Champions Cup
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoFaf de Klerk interview: Winning the World Cup would give our country a much-needed lift
The Sale Sharks scrum-half reveals how the club made it easy for him to sign a new long-term contract
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoJackson column: Boxing Day derby ties would bring fans back to Welsh PRO14 clubs
Peter Jackson reflects on the attendances of Welsh clubs over the festive period
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoPriestland: I’ve not a clue what’s going to happen to me next year
Wales fly-half to leave Bath at the end of the season
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoNorthampton Saints held talks with Bath centre Jonathan Joseph
Luther Burrell is attracting interest from a number of French clubs
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International Rugby
/ 8 years agoLeigh Halfpenny doubtful to be fit for start of Six Nations
Wales star full-back to miss further three to five weeks with concussion problem, Pivac confirms
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBristol power back Alapati Leiua signs extension
"There is a clear vision in place at the club and everybody knows what is expected of them"
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoChris Pennell extends contract at Worcester Warriors
“He is a Warriors man to his bootstraps" – Solomons
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoSaints in bid to take Joseph from Bath
By NEIL FISSLER Switch: Jonathan Joseph NORTHAMPTON Saints have held talks with England and Lions centre Jonathan Joseph about making a...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoOspreys aim to keep Alun-Wyn until 2021
By PETER JACKSON Roaring home: George Ford scores for Leicester in the win over Gloucester PICTURE: Getty Images THE OSPREYS are...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoInspired Harlequins leave Falcons for Brown bread
Excelling at No.6: Alex Dombrandt crashes over for Quins’ fifth try PICTURES: Getty Images Getting away: Falcons’ Simon Hammersley evades Ben...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoGustard: Great to get win for Mike
PAUL GUSTARD dedicated Harlequins’ thumping win to record man Mike Brown after his 308th appearance for the Londoners. Head of rugby...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoMayhem as Worcester edge 11-man Bath
By NEALE HARVEY Finishing touch: Bryce Heem completes a scintillating Worcester try PICTURES: Getty Images Ahead: Zach Mercer goes over for...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoI’ve seen nothing like that says Todd
REFEREEIan Tempest handled the mayhem brilliantly but Bath boss Todd Blackadder was bemused. He said: “To be penalised off the park...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoEven Billy can’t stop the Sharks as they show teeth
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Done it! Tom Curry celebrates Sale’s win with twin brother Ben PICTURES: Getty Images He’s back: Billy Vunipola...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoWe’re on the way roars Diamond
STEVE Diamond could not hide his delight after Sale beat Sarries for only the second time in eight years. A third...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoLudlam’s determined to keep Saints marching on
By NEALE HARVEY Repaying the faith: Saints flanker Lewis Ludlam PICTURES: Getty Images Starts at 13: Fraser Dingwall NORTHAMPTON go into...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoGraduate Fish out to show he can replace Hartley one day
Goal: James Fish ARMED with a new twoyear contract, Northampton hooker James Fish aims to prove that when the time comes,...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoCan Dragons give Six Nations roar? Certainly and here’s why
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Huge presence: Jonathan Davies Back row resources: Justin Tipuric, Ross Moriarty, Taulupe Faletau THE World...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBeard told to stand on his own two feet
By STEFFAN THOMAS ALUN-Wyn Jones has warned Adam Beard he must learn the hard way outside of his shadow if he...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDai confident Wasps will see best of Lima
By NEALE HARVEY Getting to grips with Premiership: Lima Sopoaga is tackled by Quins trio Jack Clifford, Dave Ward and Matt...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDREAMTEAM
PAT HOWARD, EALING AND FORMER SHARKS, STORMERS, MUNSTER, NORTHAMPTON AND DRAGONS CENTRE, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1....
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoPivac got it wrong with Hadleigh at fly-half
Negative move: Hadleigh Parkes is not a No.10 PICTURE: Getty Images IDON’T mind a pub quiz every now and again and...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDragons should wait until summer to select their new boss
I’VE BEEN very critical of the Dragons this season and I stand by those comments, but you also have to give...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWe must make sure Alun-Wyn remains in Wales
ALUN-WYNJones is a leader, pure and simple. In my opinion he defines Welsh rugby, which is why it must be one...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWarriors fall to Allan penalty in Italy
By GARY HEATLY Benetton ………20 Glasgow ……….17 BENETTON won their fourth PRO14 match on the spin by downing Glasgow at the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoUlster caught cold by early try-double from Cronin
By RONAN O’BRIEN ULSTER slipped down the Conference B standings as Sean Cronin’s first-half double helped Leinster to a bonus point...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBeard neck injury puts dampner on Ospreys win
By JAMES CANDY Explosive start: Scott Williams scores for Ospreys after just five minutes PICTURE: Huw Evans OSPREYS head coach Allen...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoScarlets eventually exploit Dragons front row shortage
By STEFFAN THOMAS WAYNE PIVAC slammed the refereeing of the scrum despite his side’s victory over the Dragons which lifted the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoCarbery fires Munster clear after brace from Goggin
By JOHN FALLON JOEY Carbery said this was a defining victory for Munster as they start heading into the business end...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoKings put to bed by Cockerill’s play-off chasers
By GARY HEATLY Edinburgh ……38 Kings ………………0 EDINBURGH continued their good run of form in the PRO14 with a very comfortable...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWales face crunch talks over player contracts
By ALEX BYWATER WELSH rugby’s system of National Dual Contracts is at an end with the country’s four regions now funding...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBilly shows he will soon be back to his best
Fit again: Billy Vunipola BILLY VUNIPOLA has been backed to return to his devastating best in double-quick time after making a...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSharks supremo Diamond defends methods
NEWS EXTRA Defence: Steve Diamond SALE SHARKS director of rugby Steve Diamond says a string of players signing new deals shows...
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Features
/ 8 years agoSale giving de Klerk best of both worlds
Jon Newcombe talks to Sale’s South African superstar Faf de Klerk fresh from signing his new deal Star for club and...
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Features
/ 8 years agoTigers after Munster man Taute
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLING SIDE Talks: Jaco Taute LEICESTER TIGERS are locked in talks with...
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Features
/ 8 years agoWitty can gain his wings with the Falcons
Falcons quarry: Will Witty Going: Lawday Going: Cordera EXETER CHIEFS are interested in signing Newcastle Falcons second row Will Witty as...
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Features
/ 8 years agoBack rower Clifford on his way out at the Stoop
HARLEQUINS are set to continue their changes with Jack Clifford following George Merrick out of the Twickenham Stoop exit door. Clifford,...
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Features
/ 8 years agoDallaglio: Bigger squads, fewer games
By GARY FITZGERALD LAWRENCE Dallaglio fears English clubs will continue to struggle to dominate in Europe unless they increase their squad...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoKvesic relishing his switch to No.8
By SAM JACKSON REJUVENATED back rower Matt Kvesic is relishing his more senior role in the Exeter side this term and...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoChiefs urged to just be themselves in Castres
By NEALE HARVEY Staying alive: Jack Yeandle scores Exeter’s third try against Gloucester to keep them in the European Cup hunt...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBaxter: No-brainer to have a gameplan based on tries
EXETER boss Rob Baxter has blasted the pundits who accuse his side of ‘killing the game’. Chiefs went into this weekend...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBoxing Day derby ties would bring fans back
Biggest in Wales: Luke Morgan scores for Ospreys against Scarlets on December 22 at Liberty Stadium Highest club attendances over Christmas...
Autumn Internationals
Ben Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
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