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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoFuture of Lions rests with global season
I AGREE that the future of the Lions is in serious doubt. There was a great opportunity to support them when...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoPremiership clubs have overstepped the mark this time
IN last week’s paper Lions manager John Spencer said plans to shorten future tours are ‘bordering on insanity’. Nick Cain’s main...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoWhy pander to the Press now, Warren?
SURELY Warren Gatland should have more courage behind his convictions. Why pander to the Press and fans after the event? He...
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Features
/ 9 years agoSaffers in PRO12? I feel sorry for travelling fans
COLIN BOAG The news – as yet unconfirmed, but so widely rumoured that it’s almost certainly true – that a couple...
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Features
/ 9 years agoDREAM TEAM
MATT EVERARD, THE NOTTINGHAM AND FORMER LEICESTER & WASPS FLANKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1....
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSaili adds potency to Quins’ midfield blend
By NEALE HARVEY All Black X-factor: Francis Sailli PICTURES: Getty Images Skills: Catrakilis Experience: Roberts HARLEQUINS head coach Mark Mapletoft insists...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoChisholm hungry to hit England summit with Hill behind him
ALL-ACTIONHarlequins No.8 James Chisholm aims to lay down a challenge to England’s back rowers with another stellar campaign at the Stoop....
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Features
/ 9 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
THE FORMER WASPS, WORCESTER, LONDON SCOTTISH & LONDON WELSH HOOKER BEN GOTTING To play in the 2004 Premiership final and make...
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Features
/ 9 years agoNew dawn at Cov under Winter’s rule
WHILE Wasps are basking in the success of their move to the Ricoh Arena, Jon Newcombe finds that Coventry RFC are...
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Features
/ 9 years agoFinn’s brief encounter a lot longer than Lane’s!
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON According to official figures, Finn Russell’s fleeting role as a Lion amounted to...
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Features
/ 9 years agoAussies in freefall but Coetzee’s putting bums back on seats for Springboks
BACKin 2001 when the Wallabies followed their second World Cup success by coming from behind to beat Martin Johnson’s Lions, the...
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Features
/ 9 years agoBath join hunt for Springbok ace Kriel
BATH are believed to have held talks with Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel, who has also been linked with a switch to...
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Features
/ 9 years agoFord off to pursue American Dream
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler New challenge: Mike Ford MIKE FORD could be in line to become the next...
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Features
/ 9 years agoCavalry arrives to cover Williams
TRANSFER WRAP SCARLETS have bolstered their backline to replace Saracens-bound Liam Williams with the signing of five players including former teen...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWarden on full alert for next test of endurance
By NICK VERDIER RICHMOND retained their Championship status last season but club captain Will Warden reckons doing so again will pose...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoCodling: Scrapping play-offs will not deter ambition at Trailfinders
EALING head coach Alex Codling describes the RFU’s decision to scrap the Championship play-offs as a “crying shame” but insists it...
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Latest News
/ 9 years ago2017-18 pre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter Saturday August 5...
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Features
/ 9 years agoZimbabwe’s proud production line just champion at Chiefs
Jon Newcombe catches up with Kai Horstmann, one of three teak tough Zimbabweans at Exeter Harare three: Kai Horstmann, left, with...
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Features
/ 9 years agoPREMIERSHIP PLAYERS BORN IN ZIMBABWE/RHODESIA
DON ARMAND (Exeter Chiefs, flanker – 59 appearances, 8 tries) Man-of-the-match in the 2017 Premiership Final and an England tourist to...
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Features
/ 9 years ago20 QUESTIONS
JEFF WILLIAMS BATH WING Enjoying pre-season? As much as you can enjoy pre-season I guess! I’ve started earlier than most of...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoDennis: Proof is there, tries win you trophies!
By NEALE HARVEY Try threat: Jack Nowell elebates his try in the final against Wasps PICTURE: Getty Images EXETER star Dave...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoAlun Wyn joins the exclusive three-tour win club
By ROB COLE ALUN-Wyn Jones has joined the most exclusive band of British & Irish Lions after helping the tourists level...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoGeech gets the all clear
SIR Ian McGeechan is out of hospital after collapsing in Wellington ahead of Lions second Test. The four-time Lions head coach,...
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Features
/ 9 years agoYOUNG GUNS
GEORGE STOKES GLASGOW FLANKER Growing up in Spain, George Stokes always faced an uphill battle to make it as a rugby...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoGelant glides in for his hat-trick
By NICK VERDIER Talent: Warrick Gelant PICTURE: Getty Images FULL-BACK Warrick Gelant scored three tries as the Bulls put in their...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNewcastle star nips over for late winner
Tonga 30 Samoa 26 TONGA celebrated their first home Test in eight years with a nail-biting win over Samoa in the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWHEELCHAIR RUGBY EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
■GREAT Britain beat Sweden 49-41 to win the European Wheelchair Rugby Championship in Koblenz, Germany. The victory makes Great Britain the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNow beat All Blacks, Noves is ordered
FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES French Federation president Bernard Laporte has imposed an ultimatum on manager Guy Noves with a barelyveiled threat...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoTeague itching for hands-on role with Bordeaux
NEWS EXTRA By NICK VERDIER RORY Teague is looking forward to the daily grind of club rugby after confirming he will...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWarriors set to benefit from Vesty’s summer exchange
One more mighty match and these Lions could be legends By NEALE HARVEY SAM Vesty is ready to take a chunk...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLambie career in jeopardy
PATRICKLambie will not play rugby again this year because of an on-going concussion issue. The 26-year-old Sharks and Springbok fly-half has...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLions find their soul to take a mighty step on road to glory
New Zealand 21pts Penalties: Barrett 20, 32, 36, 48, 54, 58, 67 British & Irish Lions 24pts Tries: Faletau 60, Murray...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLions fans recogniseItoje is the real deal
LIONS STAR MAN Our hero: Fans mob Maro Itoje after the victory PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLions prove they have stomach for the battle
That was more like it: Taulupe Faletau JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK To beat an All Blacks side that have...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoAs the pressure ramped up, so cool Gatland kept his nerve
Big impact: Courtney Lawes BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT This Test was not only a compelling thriller which instantly claims its place in...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoHunter to lead England women at World Cup
Sarah Hunter will captain England at the upcoming World Cup which kicks off in Dublin on August 9. Rachael Burford (Harlequins),...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWarburton returns for Lions in Wellington
Sam Warburton will captain The British & Irish Lions against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday. Tour...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoHenshaw and North ruled out of Lions tour
Robbie Henshaw and George North have been ruled out of the rest of The British & Irish Lions Tour due to...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoAll Blacks change two for second Test
Waisake Naholo and Anton Lienert-Brown will both start for New Zealand in the second Test against the British and Irish Lions...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoWe proved England can reach top says Yarde
Wing ace Marland Yarde reckons England‘s impressive Test series victory over Argentina has laid down a vital marker in the quest...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoI’ll make up for England blow says Dunn
Highly rated Bath hooker Tom Dunn admits being “gutted” about the injury that denied him the chance of facing his Argentinian...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoHIGHLIGHTS: Lions and Hurricanes share spoils in Wellington
The British and Irish Lions were forced to concede a 31-31 draw to the Hurricanes in Wellington letting the Super Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWATCH: The Lions tries agains the Hurricanes
The British and Irish Lions scored three tries in their 31-31 draw against the Hurricanes in Wellington today. Tommy Seymour opened...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoFULL-TIME: Yellow Lions forced to settle for draw in Wellington
A late yellow card to Iain Henderson cost the British and Irish Lions in Wellington this morning as they were forced...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoGatland: I believe Lions can still win
From NICK CAIN in Auckland WARREN Gatland remained defiant after the Lions’ 30-15 first Test defeat by New Zealand and insisted...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoPub talk
Breakfast in the local…a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country Well, it all started so brightly. The replica...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLions need to get to rescue series in North firing Wellington
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THERE WILL be some Lions fans who didn’t watch Wales in New Zealand last summer....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoGreatest of them all still battling like a true champion
John Taylor John Taylor, the 1971 Lions flanker, meets up with his old sparring partner, the great Colin Meads Te Kuiti...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 years agoLions back row has become a big concern
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen usually makes a point of talking about team performance, seldom picking out individuals but last...
International Rugby
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