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Forthcoming fixtures

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Latest News

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Women added to RPA board

THE Rugby Players Association (RPA) Players’ Board have approved a proposal to add Premiership Women’s Rugby player representatives to its Players’...

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Challenge Cup

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Johann van Graan wants Bath to enjoy the moment in Challenge Cup final

Johann van Graan wants Bath to “enjoy the moment” when they continue their quest for a possible trophy treble in Friday’s...

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Champions Cup

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Champions Cup Final Preview: Can Northampton Saints pick up their second star?

“It’s not an individual sport, it’s a team sport, and we need everybody, and that includes support staff and everybody on...

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Champions Cup

/ 1 year ago

Lawrence Dallaglio: Race for British and Irish Lions spots starts in European Finals

The race for British & Irish Lions Test places begins in Cardiff this weekend as Northampton Saints‘ quartet of tourists get...

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Rugby Paper News

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Virtual Broadcasting Tech and Tailored Channels Set to Transform Rugby Broadcasting and Consumption in 2025

In the age of technology, there’s no doubt that the way things are broadcast to and consumed by viewers is changing, and...

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Guest Blogs

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A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Live Casino NZ Games for Real Money

Many players in New Zealand appreciate online gambling websites for accessibility of entertainment. Today, you can even play against dealers and...

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Latest News

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Super Rugby Americas Round 12 Review: Dogos continue impressive run of form

Joe Santamaria reviews Round 12 of Super Rugby Americas as the race for the play-offs heats up Dogos continued their recent run...

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Latest News

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Rhys Patchell on the Market: Is a UK Return Next?

Sensational talents have worn the number 10 jersey for Wales—carrying legacy, pressure, and hope on their shoulders. Names like Stephen Jones,...

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Premiership

/ 1 year ago

Mike Brown announces retirement and calls for unity in rugby leadership

Mike Brown has announced his retirement at the end of the season with a call to rugby‘s leaders to set aside...

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Latest News

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Matt Sherratt to resume Wales interim head coach role for Japan tour in July

Matt Sherratt will resume interim head coach duty for Wales‘ two-Test Japan tour in July. Cardiff boss Sherratt took charge for...

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Latest News

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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso eyes comeback after being named in England training squad

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will make his first appearance in an England squad since November as he closes in on his comeback from...

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Latest News

/ 1 year ago

Pete Ryan: Lee Byrne’s storied journey to becoming one of Wales’ greatest ever fullbacks

The agonising wait was over. Last Wednesday, players sat down and worked their way through the alphabet, hoping Ieuan Evans would...

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Guest Blogs

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How Grassroots Clubs Are Creating Real Social Impact

Grassroots rugby clubs are local, community-based teams that offer participants, especially youngsters, a chance to play in an amateur setup. They...

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Guest Blogs

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Rugby-Themed Slots, Sports Bets, and More: What’s Hot in Online Casinos

If you are a sports fan, you must have noticed many betting companies featured on players’ kits or in commercials around...

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Guest Blogs

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Inside Look: Cricket and Big Data – How Teams Use Analytics to Win Matches

It is not only perfect yorkers or booming sixes that matter in cricket now. Everything off-field, such as data dashboards, algorithms,...

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Guest Blogs

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The Business of the NBA: How Teams and Players Make Millions – What Every Fan Should Know

Watching an NBA game offers more than just basketball entertainment; it reveals a well-oiled billion-dollar machine in action. The NBA is...

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Features

/ 1 year ago

The Champions Cup Final: All You Need To Know

We’re just days away from the Investec Champions Cup Final, and it’s all set to be a real humdinger with the...

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Latest News

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Leon Brown – A player who gave everything to the cause

“To pull wild mountain thyme, all around the bloomin’ heather.” The lyrics of this age-old Scottish stanza give you a real...

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Guest Blogs

/ 1 year ago

Mental Toughness in Sports: How Champions Stay Focused Under Pressure – Athlete Perspectives

You may train for physical speed or strength, but mental toughness makes all the difference when the pressure is on, and...

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Champions Cup

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Northampton Saints in race to get stars fit for Champions Cup final

Northampton's last-minute victory over Saracens yesterday came at a cost, with four players left on the treatment table ahead of Saturday’s...

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Latest News

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Give George Ford respect he deserves, says Ben Curry

Sale captain Ben Curry says in-form George Ford deserves more respect after making another mockery of his Lions snub. Fly-half Ford,...

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Latest News

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George Skivington playing it smart at Gloucester

Gloucester are losing 19 players next month, but George Skivington expects to have a bigger squad next season for the same...

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English Championship

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English second tier gets rebrand to ‘Champ Rugby’

The Championship will be rebranded as ‘Champ Rugby’ from next season and with a six-team playoff system to determine the league...

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Latest News

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Conral Hendricks dies at 37

Former South Africa winger Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37. SA Rugby said in a statement that Hendricks...

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Latest News

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Cadan Murley intends to prove he’s no one-cap wonder

Cadan Murley is hoping to build on his superb performance against Gloucester and play himself back into the England squad, touring...

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Latest News

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Friday lights don’t scare Bath in Premiership play-offs

Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan has every confidence that a Friday night or Saturday afternoon semi-final will make no...

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Latest News

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Parling to take over at Tigers post Lions

Coach: Geoff Parling GEOFF Parling will take charge at Leicester Tigers next season, succeeding former Australia coach Michael Cheika who leaves...

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Latest News

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Fin Smith’s found a soulmate in Northampton Saints guru Sam Vesty

Fin Smith and his Northampton teammates will sit down tomorrow as coaches Sam Vesty and Phil Dowson unveil their plan to...

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Champions Cup

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Bordeaux have a point to prove in Champions Cup final says Adam Coleman

Adam Coleman believes Saturday’s Champions Cup final in Cardiff between Bordeaux Begles and Northampton will be a meeting of like minds....

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Latest News

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Joe Batley eyes England tour to cap frustrating season

Joe Batley’s frustrating season can be summed up by a week in November when he turned up for training with England...

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British and Irish Lions

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Billy Twelvetrees backs British and Irish Lions for series win

Billy Twelvetrees is backing the British and Irish Lions to roar to success in Australia this summer, fired up by the...

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Letters

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Agustin Pichot passed on Grizz’s kindness to my son Dan McFarland

Brendan Gallagher’s piece regarding Grizz Wylie (March 30) told of Grizz’s support and kindness to Gus Pichot. Mentor: Grizz Wylie This...

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Letters

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Modern day warriors deserve far better

IT IS high time rugby union realised ignoring the past is the preserve of the ignorant, shown by the fact today...

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Premiership

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Bath 43-15 Leicester Tigers: Bath turn on power to secure top spot

Bath .................................... 43pts Tries: Spencer 4, Obano 20, Roux 37, Dunn 47, Stuart 66, Cokanasiga 76, Butt 80 Conversions: Russell 21,...

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Premiership

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It wasn’t a perfect display – Johann van Graan

Johann van Graan is not getting carried away as the prospect of the treble grows larger. Bath have won the Premiership...

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Premiership

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Northampton Saints 28-26 Saracens: Saints fightback hits Sarries play-off hope

By Brendan Gallagher Northampton Saints ..... 28pts Tries: Kemeny 8, Haffar 59, 80; Penalty 71 Conversions: Smith 9, Hutchinson 59, 80+1...

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Premiership

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Mark McCall: Saracens didn’t deserve to win

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall refused to make any excuses after their controversial defeat. He said: “We didn’t deserve to...

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Premiership

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Another masterclass by majestic George

■ By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks ......................41pts Tries: D du Preez 23, McElroy 36, Hill 54, Ma’asi-White 64, Quirke 72 Conversions:...

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Premiership

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Sale Sharks ready for battle at Exeter Chiefs in final round of the Premiership

Alex Sanderson is bracing himself for a potentially fraught final-day trip to Exeter as Sale bid to book a play-off spot....

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Premiership

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Ace Tomos helps keep Gloucester in the race

■By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle Falcons ........12pts Gloucester ....................... 24pts Tries: Stevenson 6, Davis 65 Conversions: Connon 66 Tries: Harris 17, Penalty...

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Premiership

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Steve Diamond: It sums up our season, Newcastle Falcons are the ‘nearly’ team

Furious Newcastle boss Steve Diamond blamed “three or four minutes of madness” after Falcons’ farewell to their leavers became another defeat....

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Premiership

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Rob just cares about his own team’s display

■By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs Today. Kick-off 3pm, Twickenham Stoop Flyer: Paul Brown-Bampoe scoring against Saints PICTURES: Getty...

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