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/ 9 years agoQuins release statement on Chris Robshaw
Chris Robshaw will miss Harlequins‘ Aviva Premiership fixture against Sale Sharks tomorrow with the shoulder injury which he sustained in last...
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/ 9 years agoBristol second-row joins Blues
The Cardiff Blues have brought in Bristol‘s Welsh-qualified second-row BJ Edwards on a short-term loan deal. Edwards joined Bristol in the...
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/ 9 years agoSaints sign South African lock
Northampton have signed promising English-qualified second-row David Ribbans from the South African side Western Province. The 21-year-old is 6ft 8in tall...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: I see a man on a tractor roaring in to lead Lions
Now 2017 has dawned, no New Year would be complete without a few gongs inspired by the events of the old...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoPutting Carter in the shade sends Russell into the spotlight for Lions
Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend reckons Finn Russell’s big-match temperament will thrust him into the spotlight when it comes to British...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain’s wishes and expectations for rugby in 2017
Rugby Union in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland has a host of reasons to be cheerful in 2017. At the apex...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Rhino-skinned Dan Biggar has the self-belief to reach very top
Dan Biggar was one of the most confident men I played with and I always knew he had something special. So...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoThomas Young not quitting Wasps for Wales bid
In-form openside Thomas Young says he is at Wasps for the long haul and will not be swayed by Gatland’s Law...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoNow Jack Nowell is brewing up a Six Nations treat
Inspirational wing Jack Nowell will be able to toast England‘s success with his own brand of beer if Eddie Jones‘s history-seeking...
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/ 9 years agoTV audience and attendance figures grow for Premiership
The Aviva Premiership has released figures to show significant increases in both attendances at games and live TV audiences. Crowds at...
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/ 9 years agoScotland prop joins Brive immediately
Scotland prop Ryan Grant has left Glasgow to join Brive on loan in the Top 14 with immediate effect. The loosehead...
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/ 9 years agoWATCH: Manu Tuilagi ruled out for the season
Manu Tuilagi will not play again this season after it was confirmed he suffered an ACL injury against Saracens on Sunday....
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/ 9 years agoPisi banned for two weeks
Bristol’s Tusi Pisi has been banned for two weeks after an RFU disciplinary panel found him guilty of taking out Worcester...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoIt’s too tough here to ever relax, says Ben Franks
World Cup-winning Kiwi prop Ben Franks reckons Championship forwards are every bit as physical as those at international level – a...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWales sweat on Taulupe Faletau
Taulupe Faletau could miss the start of the Six Nations after suffering a medial knee ligament injury on Christmas Eve. The...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoLeicester Tigers sack Richard Cockerill
Richard Cockerill has been sacked as director of rugby at Leicester Tigers with Aaron Mauger taking interim charge of the team...
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International Rugby
/ 9 years agoInjured Tuilagi replaced in England squad
Manu Tuilagi has been replaced in England‘s 33 man training squad by Bath‘s Semesa Rokoduguni after suffering a knee injury playing...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Richard Capstick – Exeter back row
Richard Capstick will not join the Exeter academy full-time for another year but he is not going to wait until then...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Joe Cokanasiga – London Irish wing
Enjoyed the past few weeks? Very much so! I’ve been playing a fair bit in the first team which has been...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Dave Baldwin – former Sale lock
Despite being a proud Yorkshireman most of my playing days were spent on the other side of the Pennines, with Sale....
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Marcus Watson – Newcastle wing
1. Mako Vunipola – Known as ‘Bacon Ears’. My old housemate is not shy of a KFC. An awesome person to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoBest is yet to come after worst year in my life – Jonny May
Crackerjack England wing Jonny May has vowed to become “better than ever” as he looks to enhance his claims for a...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Callum Hunter-Hill – London Scottish lock
Callum Hunter-Hill is not sure how long he will stay in London but he is looking to make the best of...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoRFU statement: London Welsh
London Welsh Rugby Football Club Limited formally entered liquidation today. A new company has been given a temporary licence by the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Candid Phil Steele shares his demons to help others
Phil Steele has earned himself a rewarding reputation as a technical-zone television reporter and after-dinner speaker, a veritable bundle of laughs....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoMike Brown vows to step up in ‘Murderball’ funding battle
Combative England full-back Mike Brown has vowed to fight for wheelchair rugby the same way as he plays by helping to...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoJones pens new deal with Quins
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Adam Jones has extended his contract with Harlequins where he...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Tim Visser – Harlequins wing
1. Bad drivers Some people don’t seem to understand the whole point of roundabouts. They think they have the right to...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Herbie Stupple – Plymouth Albion back-rower
1. Christmas Scrooges I’m a very Christmassy person and my dad is the same, I think it’s rubbed off on me....
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoWorld Rugby made a mistake by picking Beauden Barrett as Player of the Year
Maro Itoje should have been World Rugby’s Player of the Year by a clear margin ahead of New Zealand fly-half Beauden...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoSuperstars will push Wasps up to the next level
Kurtley Beale’s instant impact and the impending arrival of Springbok superstar Willie le Roux can equip Wasps with the impetus they...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoJones joins Wales coaching set up
Former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones will join tour head coach Robin McBryde for the two-Test summer tour to the Pacific Islands,...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Murray McConnell – Nottingham scrum-half
How’s your season gone so far? It’s been very enjoyable. I managed to play quite a lot after Darryl Veenendaal picked...
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/ 9 years agoNewcastle edges closer to host European finals
Newcastle’s desire to host the European Cup finals in 2018 has moved closer after it was confirmed that they are on...
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/ 9 years agoNorthampton statement on George North incident findings
Northampton Saints have issued the following statement following the publication of the Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) regarding the on-pitch treatment...
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/ 9 years agoGeorge Earle suspended for eight weeks
Cardiff Blues second-row George Earle has been banned for eight weeks after being sent off against Bath in the Challenge Cup...
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/ 9 years agoNorthampton cleared over George North incident
The Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) has concluded that George North should not have returned to play against Leicester but Northampton...
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/ 9 years agoDragons’ statement regarding Andrew Coombs
Newport Gwent Dragons have released the statement below on the comments made on a social media channel by former player Andrew...
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/ 9 years agoDylan Harltey let his country down – Jones
England captain Dylan Hartley has let “his country down” following his recent six week ban for striking an opponent according to Eddie...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: James Davies ban spot on but Dylan Hartley put so much at risk
There is simply no place in rugby for abusing match officials, but any talk of the Scarlets sacking James Davies for...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: Eddie Jones will stick with Dylan for as long as he needs to
Disciplinary wonders never cease! Two Welsh disciplinary officers – Simon Thomas and Rhian Williams, and another from Italy, Marco Cordelli –...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoAll Blacks grab £3m jackpot at Twickenham
The All Blacks will be turning up at Twickenham next year after all for what promises to be the richest match...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Errie Claassens – former Rotherham and Worcester wuing
Back home in South Africa it was rugby, rugby, rugby. Every break time or after school you’d be playing full contact...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoJames Horwill pens new Quins deal
Harlequins have been handed a big boost with the news that former Australia captain James Horwill has committed his long-term future...
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/ 9 years agoAled Brew agrees Bath extension
Bath winger Aled Brew has signed a new contract extension that will keep him at the Rec until the end of...
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/ 9 years agoHaag added to Doncaster coaching staff
Doncaster have secured the appointment of former Nottingham and England U20s World Cup winning coach Martin Haag. The 48-year-old joins Clive...
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 years agoFans Shocked By Goosen Retirement
Rubgy fans worldwide received a shock when player Johan Goosen announced his retirement on December 16, 2016. Goosen is only 24...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNorthampton bring in Canada prop
Northampton Saints have announced the signing of Canada international prop Jake Ilnicki until the end of the current season. The 24-year-old...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Premiership giants will ‘buddy up’ to save the Championship
By NEALE HARVEY Premiership Rugby could assume control of the Championship as part of revolutionary plans to overhaul the top two...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWasps statement after Connacht blunder
Wasps have issued the following response to EPCR’s statement yesterday, which clarified that a mistake was made by match officials in...
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