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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoZach leads from front as England power on
By SAM JACKSON Captain fantastic: Zach Mercer, left, celebrates scoring his try PICTURE: Getty Images England U20 46pts Italy U20 0pts...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoIrish survive late flurry to keep alive Slam hopes
Ireland U20 27 France U20 22 IRELAND U20s resisted a second-half fight back to beat France and keep their Grand Slam...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoWales hit back with record victory in Scotland
Scotland U20 34pts Tries: Dobb 36, Renwick 38, Hunter-Hill 46, Simmers 58, Nairn 69, 80 Conversions: Eastgate 39, Henderson 59 Wales...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoFarrell’s burst through that world class barrier
OWEN Farrell was part of an England squad that, a year ago, Eddie Jones believed did not have a single world-class...
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Six Nations
/ 9 years agoVickerman tragedy is a warning to all of rugby
DAN Vickerman’s death at the age of 37 is a reminder that being an admired and highly successful professional rugby player...
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Features
/ 9 years agoON THE BLIND SIDE
BY NEILFISSLER ■GLOUCESTER are continuing to monitor Bristol’s highly rated full-back Jason Woodward, who could quit the club if they are...
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Features
/ 9 years agoWarriors’ midfield maestro in demand
WORCESTER Warriors are dithering over offering Ryan Mills a new deal and it could open the door for a move to...
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Features
/ 9 years agoBristol join battle to land Madigan
Premiership bound? Ian Madigan BRISTOL are looking to make a late bid to hijack Northampton Saints £500,000 a year move for...
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Features
/ 9 years agoBackline trio extend deals at Sandy Park
Staying: Campagnaro EXETER Chiefs will announce this afternoon that they have agreed new deals with three more players to remain at...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSharks suffer a hammer blow with Addison injury
By JON NEWCOMBE SALE centre Will Addison looks set to miss the remainder of the season after breaking bones in his...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoDiamond banned for six weeks
SALE director of rugby Steve Diamond pleaded guilty to abusing a match official and has been given a six-week touchline ban....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoDeano is the key to Newcastle success
WHAT brilliant news that Newcastle have made such stellar signings for next season. Maxime Mermoz is a quality addition and a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoWhy persist with a team who clearly aren’t up to task?
THE escalating debate concerning the future of the Six Nations tournament seems to miss the most obvious solution – go back...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoRFU must not forget the grassroots game
AS a proud Cornishman I read with incredulity Neale Harvey’s article about the RFU’s potential “cost cutting” measures which could see...
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Features
/ 9 years agoNothing very super about Super Rugby
COLIN BOAG The Super Rugby season has started and the SANZAR chief executive have come out slugging, claiming that this competition...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoChampions kick-start their bid for top spot
By GARY FITZGERALD MARK McCall breathed a huge sigh of relief after his champions rediscovered the art of winning by sweeping...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoCLOSE-UP
NATHAN EARLE DENNY SOLOMONA Denny Solomona has been the talk of the Premiership of late for varying reasons, but mainly due...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoDiamond: We just weren’t up to it
STEVE Diamond was in a light-hearted, smiling mood for once despite the defeat. Having spent a rare match perched in a...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoIt’ll be furious from the start as derby fervour
By NICK VERDIER NICK FENTON-WELLS has no doubt Bristol can avoid relegation but time is running out and he knows a...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoResilient Warriors fall short of a vital bonus
By COLIN NEWBOULT In the thick of it: Saints try-scorer Teimana Harrison PICTURES: Getty Images On the charge: Worcester centre Wynand...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoMallinder: Next two games are massive
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Jim Mallinder is hoping that his team can build some momentum after moving into the European Champions...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoI thought it was the end of my career admits Arscott
By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE Carnegie signing Tom Arscott feared he was “damaged” goods and might never play professionally again after his...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoCourt case against Sale’s Solomona set to be adjourned
AN out-of-court settlement could be on the cards as Rugby League club Castleford’s legal action against Denny Solomona looks set to...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoSubscriptions…
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Premiership
/ 9 years agotheir teeth to tear apart Quins’ proud home record
Tigers show By NICK VERDIER LEICESTER, despite all their troubles this season, are again in contention for the playoffs after forcing...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoKingston: It’s just top six left for us
HARLEQUINS boss John Kingston is adamant his side are out of the race for the Premiership playoffs. With only six games...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoWe’ve got to get it right in contact area to stop Gloucester says Gaskell
By NICK VERDIER WASPS have no match when it comes to scoring points in the Premiership but James Gaskell would like...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoShort’s double puts Chiefs a point off top
By ROGER PANTING JAMES Short moved to the top of the Premiership try-scoring chart with another two as Exeter maintained the...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoPatience paid for them – Deano
FALCONS’ boss, Dean Richards, paid tribute to Exeter and said: “They are very good side, who are incredibly patient, as they...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoRead leads fight against rise of the machines
Kieran Read stands out in a land of giants for a reason other than his status as leader of the best...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoWhere was tribute to Grand Slam commander Gwilliam?
JOHN Gwilliam has been unique among Wales captains for the last 65 years and he will remain so for as long...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoPut the fire back into Edinburgh, Cockers, but try to avoid any nose rubbing
IN the pecking order for the PRO12 title, Edinburgh are in an all too familiar position. They are nowhere – but...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWaldouck weighing up the option of sabbatical
By JON NEWCOMBE ECO-FRIENDLY centre Dominic Waldouck is unsure what role he will play for new-age Newcastle next season, if any,...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBristol call on wisdom of Solomons to help them beat the drop
FORMER Edinburgh boss Alan Solomons has joined Bristol as coaching consultant with immediate effect to help the Premiership strugglers stave off...
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Features
/ 9 years agoEddie’s elixir will be far too potent for Italians
IT is difficult to take issue with Eddie Jones because 16 months into his tenure as England coach he has been...
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Features
/ 9 years agoGoode: I’d make Farrell captain of both England and the Lions
By GARY FITZGERALD Friendly rivals: Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell Choice: Andy Goode EDDIE Jones may have missed a trick by...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoHat-trick of Italian wins vital for Ulster
ULSTER are gearing up for three consecutive games against Italian opposition but Rob Herring is adamant they will not take the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoEdinburgh capitulate in face of late onslaught
By ALEXANDER McLEMAN TWO late tries sealed Cardiff ’s victory over a careless Edinburgh that helps keep alive Blues’ hopes of...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoQuick-fire treble stuns leaders at Thomond
By JOHN FALLON WAYNE Pivac praised his Scarlets for the manner in which they came from 15 points adrift at the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoJames expects some niggle in ‘toughest of leagues’
By ALEX BYWATER PAUL James will lead the Ospreys’ charge against Glasgow this afternoon in an encounter he expects to be...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoConan’s first half double helps destroy frail Dragons
By JAMES CANDY DRAGONS head coach Kingsley Jones admitted he was ready to join in with the boo-boys after their hammering...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBundee jumps in to boost Connacht
CONNACHT will not defend their PRO12 crown in the play-offs but head coach Pat Lam is still after all the points...
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Features
/ 9 years agoWork comes first, but family’s family after all
CHRIS JONES talks to Dai Young about the complexities of coaching your son The raw emotion Olly Robinson expressed when his...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLife as Pirate gave Stu taste for silverware
By NEALE HARVEY EXETER’S tyro scrumhalves are ready to come of age by carrying the club to league and cup glory,...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoGendall is determined to take his second chance
HARLEQUINS tight-head Tyler Gendall admits he can scarcely believe his good fortune after his rapid rise from tier two Cornish Pirates...
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Features
/ 9 years agoHogg and Mako are on the plane
The British & Irish Lions’ tour to New Zealand this summer is one of the most eagerly anticipated events for years....
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoQuick-firing May given licence to thrill England
By GARY FITZGERALD JONNY May faces Italy today aiming to show Eddie Jones he is a cut above the rest of...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years ago‘No soft penalties’ – Hatley
ENGLAND’S big men have been ordered to stay disciplined and mentally in control today to force the Italian pack into submission....
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