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Premiership
/ 1 year agoThe Prem is entering a new era this season, and so is Scotland’s Tom Jordan
A player with a fascinating career is adding a fresh chapter as he makes the move to Ashton Gate this season....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPete Ryan: Ellis Genge – The unsung hero of the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour
Big players step up on the biggest stages, giving their all when the pressure is at its highest. It doesn’t get...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBen Youngs gives his backing for R360 League
Ben Youngs claims the proposed breakaway league R360 could be just what rugby needs to help give it a major “shake...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoDragons swoop for scrum-half Niall Armstrong
Dragons have signed Irish scrum-half Niall Armstrong after his departure from Exeter at the end of last season. The 25-year-old has...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDan Cole offered new role at Leicester Tigers
Former Leicester and England prop Dan Cole has become the recruitment and retention manager at Welford Road under new head coach...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMarlie Packer available for World Cup opener
Flanker Marlie Packer will not miss the start of England’s home Women’s World Cup after she was given a one-match ban...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoAustralian Rugby cancel Giteau’s Law
Australian rugby officials have announced the removal of the so-called “Giteau’s Law”, which had previously limited the number of overseas-based players...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFour-week ban for Dan Sheehan
Hooker Dan Sheehan has been banned for four matches, which will be reduced to three if he completes World Rugby’s coaching...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 1 year agoPoppy Leitch calls for PWR clubs to work with universities
Poppy Leitch believes her England Students side can plug a crucial gap in the women’s pathway, having previously been overlooked. The...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoGladiator Meg Jones gets ready to go to war at Women’s World Cup
England's Meg Jones is polishing her weapons and suiting up to step out in the ultimate gladiator arena this summer. The...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoCanada prove too good for Ireland with clinical attacking display
Ireland..............26 Canada ............ 47 Canada produced a clinical attacking display to claim victory over Ireland at Ulster’s Kingspan Stadium yesterday, running...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoEngland 40-6 France: Ruthless forward power drives Red Roses to victory in final World Cup warm-up
France.................. 6pts Penalties: Bourgeois 35, 43 England .............40pts Tries: Talling 3, Cokayne 15, Muir 37, Jones 47, Davies 74, 77 Conversions:...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoCharlie Hodgson transfers his rugby skills to business
As England’s all-time leading Premiership points scorer, Charlie Hodgson’s impact on British rugby is undisputed. With a decorated career spanning over...
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Dream Team
/ 1 year agoDream Team – George Boulton
George Boulton, the Dings Crusaders captain and former Hartpury and Cinderford inside centre, chooses the best XV he has played with...
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Features
/ 1 year agoSharks tale will concern 2031 hosts
ON Monday, Major League Rugby announced the winner of their inguaural executive of the year award: Milagros Cubelli, CEO of the...
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Features
/ 1 year agoStewart McKinney recalls the brutal Lions days of ’74
Long before the Lions failed to turn up in Sydney for their shot at something historic, one of their Old Invincibles...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPremiership Transfers 2025/26 – Bath
In: Dan Frost (Exeter Chiefs), Bernard van der Linde (Bulls), Santiago Carreras (Gloucester), Henry Arundell (Racing 92), Chris Harris (Gloucester) Out:...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoPremiership Transfers 2025/26 – Bristol Bears
In: Tom Jordan (Glasgow Warriors), Pedro Rubiolo (Newcastle Falcons), Max Pepper (Newcastle Falcons), Josh Carrington (Cardiff Metropolitan University), Will Ramply (University...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEXETER CHIEFS
Joseph Dweba In: Tom Hooper (ACT Brumbies), Joseph Dweba (Stormers), Stephen Varney (Vannes), Julian Heaven (NSW Waratahs), Charlie Chapman (Gloucester), Len...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLEICESTER TIGERS
Jamie Blamire In: Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons), Tarek Haffar (Northampton Saints), Wilf McCarthy (Hartpury University), Joaquin Moro (Pampas XV), Charlie Titcombe...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoNEWCASTLE FALCONS
Freddie Clarke In: Ethan Grayson (San Diego Legion), George McGuigan (Ospreys), Jamie Hodgson (Edinburgh), Freddie Clarke (Gloucester), Amanaki Mafi (Canon Eagles)...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoNORTHAMPTON SAINTS
In: Cleopas Kundiona (Nevers), Amena Caqusau (Glasgow Warriors), Danilo Fischetti (Zebre Parma), Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons), Anthony Belleau (Clermont), JJ van...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGLOUCESTER
Will Joseph In: Will Joseph (Harlequins), Ross Byrne (Leinster), Ben Loader (Stormers), James Venter (Sharks), Jack Innard (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Redshaw...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHARLEQUINS
Kieran Treadwell In: Kieran Treadwell (Ulster), Guido Petti (Bordeaux), Harry Williams (Pau), George Turner (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), Stu Townsend (Exeter Chiefs),...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSALE SHARKS
In: Nathan Jibulu (Harlequins), Marius Louw (Lions), Jacques Vermeulen (Exeter Chiefs), Reuben Logan (Northampton Saints) Out: Josh Beaumont (retired), Tommy Taylor...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSARACENS
Max Malins In: Max Malins (Bristol Bears), Marcus Street (Exeter Chiefs), Vilikesa Nairau (Coventry), Tietie Tuimauga (Montauban), Owen Farrell (Racing 92)...
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Features
/ 1 year agoIt’s the people you meet that make the difference
MY LIFEIN RUGBY STEVE BODEN THE FORMER DONCASTER, LEEDS AND JERSEY HOOKER AND COACH, WHO IS NOW COACHING AT COVENTRY WHEN...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPat Lam’s philosophy: You get punched, you get back up, and you go again
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears Bristol started the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGeorgia prove too strong for England U18s
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia...............35pts England..............31pts On the run: England U18’s Hugh Shields PICTURE: Gallo Images ENGLAND U18s suffered a defeat...
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Features
/ 1 year agoOundle building a smart pathway
Ben Jaycock talks to coach Andy Key about the challenges of playing at level 4 after promotion from Regional 1 S-East...
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News Extra
/ 1 year agoDiamond happy as Falcons sign Japan back rower
NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE have signed veteran Canon Eagles back rower Amanaki Mafi on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old Japan international previously...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoCharles Rylands: We need a repeat of the 2015 Championship drama
Many readers will recall the Championship final second leg between Worcester and Bristol broadcast live on Sky Sports where Chris Pennell’s...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRead scores three as Havant ease to big win
■ By BEN JAYCOCK HAVANT blew Bracknell away in the second quarter with five well worked tries that gave a platform...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPWR starts with a fierce repeat final
■ By BEN JAYCOCK PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury and last season’s runners-up Saracens reignite their rivalry in the opening round of next...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs THU AUG 14 Neath v Gorseinon (7.30pm) FRI AUG...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 1 year agoOnce again, officials fail to punish the Lions
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO the tour is over, and the Lions return home happy at...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoInvest in sevens to win over US -Friday
■ By BEN JAYCOCK MIKE Friday says poor marketing, an inconsistent domestic competition, and unrealistic expectations surrounding 15s is hindering rugby’s...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPonsonby adds her class to T’finders
TRAILFINDERS Women have signed New Zealand hooker Georgia Ponsonby. Ponsonby, who has 31 caps, was part of the team that won...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoI aim to be passionate and purposeful
Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Sean Scanlon, below, head coach at Dronfield RFC in Regional 2 Midlands North (L6)...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTime for France
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN IT’S HOT in France right now. Very hot. Weather alerts were issued for the entire southern half...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTrailblazing Referee Sara Cox on Breaking Barriers and Inspiring the Next Generation in Rugby
As one of the UK’s most recognisable rugby sports speakers, Sara Cox has redefined what’s possible in officiating. From becoming the...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoHow to Improve Your Rugby Tackling Technique: 7 Essential Tips
Mastering the art of tackling in rugby isn’t just about brute strength—it’s about precision, timing, and technique. A well-executed tackle can...
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Women's International
/ 1 year agoElla Wyrwas on Red Roses ‘once in a generation’ chance to inspire at the 2025 Women’s World Cup
Ella Wyrwas believes the Red Roses‘ quest for global glory is a once-in-a-generation chance to inspire young girls to take up...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoDan Sheehan handed four-match suspension for reckless clearout of Tom Lynagh
British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches following his illegal clearout of Australia’s Tom Lynagh...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoPete Ryan: Toby Booth’s coaching philosophy – building cultures and engaging with people
“Helping an athlete be their best — that’s what the job is all about.” This gives you some insight into Toby...
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Women's International
/ 1 year agoJohn Mitchell the perfect leader for the Red Roses at the 2025 World Cup, says Claudia MacDonald
Claudia MacDonald believes the ‘incredibly honest’ John Mitchell is the right man to lead the Red Roses to global glory this...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWorld Rugby Chief Executive – 2027 World Cup will be competitive
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has hit back claims that the next men’s global tournament in Australia in 2027 will...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLouis Rees-Zammit is on his way home
Wales and Lions wing Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby union 18 months after he sensationally quit the game to pursue...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoGeorge McGuigan a Newcastle Falcon again
Hooker George McGuigan has rejoined Newcastle Falcons for a third spell on a one-year contract. Newcastle, who finished bottom of the...
Autumn Internationals
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