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Latest News
/ 1 year agoObjection which let the Lions down
UPON landing in Australia a month ago after losing to Argentina in Dublin, the Lions called on the Wallabies to play...
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Features
/ 1 year agoIan Prior – Zimbabwe World Cup qualification puts the cherry on top
My life in rugby with Ian Prior, the former Reds, Brumbies, Western Force and now Zimbabwe half-back I have been fortunate...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoThese young South Africans are the best in the business
I’VE watched just about every World U21 and U20 Championship since the year dot and would confidently pronounce South Africa’s winning...
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Features
/ 1 year agoWe strive to match power of the Boks
Q&A ENGLAND U20s and Red Roses scrum coach Nathan Catt sat down with Ben Jaycock to reflect on each team’s progress,...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoCharles Rylands: I just can’t wait for this new ‘Champ’
With the new Championship season fast approaching, there’s a real sense of excitement and anticipation across the league. This year brings...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLibbok joins South Africa’s Japan exodus
SPRINGBOK World Cup winning fly-half Manie Libbok has become the latest South African star to join Japan’s domestic leagues as he...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSaope Soko: Zimbabwe Sables have aim to inspire a generation
In a dramatic final against Namibia, the Zimbabwe Sables edged out a 30-28 victory to be crowned champions of the 2025...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHonesty and simplicity are key to success
Steve Hill puts the questions to Martin Watt, the head coach at title winning Sunderland RFC What is your playing background/history?...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSinclair sets out to prove
■By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs flyhalf Louie Sinclair is ready to seize the opportunity of regular senior rugby, while out on...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWales celebrate surprise win over Australia
WALES head coach Sean Lynn led the celebrations after his new charges re corded a surprise 21-12 victory over Australia in...
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/ 1 year agoJonny Wilkinson on Mindset, Mastery and What It Really Takes to Perform at the Peak
Jonny Wilkinson is more than a rugby legend—he’s a global symbol of discipline, focus, and transformation. Best known for his iconic...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoMartin Johnson inspires British & Irish Lions ahead of crucial second Test against the Wallabies
The British and Irish Lions will stage their attempt to close out a series victory over Australia inspired by the words...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoHarry Wilson vows Wallabies will bounce back in second Test against British & Irish Lions
Harry Wilson insists Australia are determined to show their true selves when they attempt to take their series against the British...
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Women's International
/ 1 year agoEmily Scarratt to become first England player to take part in five World Cups
England centre Emily Scarratt will become the first Red Roses player to take part in five World Cups after she was...
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Women's International
/ 1 year agoZoe Aldcroft – World Cup success for England can herald change in women’s rugby
England captain Zoe Aldcroft believes a successful run at the World Cup can herald a “change in women’s rugby” similar to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish & Irish Lions vs Wallabies Second Test Preview: Andy Farrell hails honest and squad spirit
With two days to go before what could turn out to be the decider of the British & Irish Lion’s tour...
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Women's International
/ 1 year agoFormer Red Roses skipper Sarah Hunter on returning from maternity leave to help England win the World Cup
Sarah Hunter had no doubts about cutting her maternity leave short to be back in time to coach England at a...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoGarry Ringrose praised after ‘selfless’ concussion withdrawal from British and Irish Lions squad
Garry Ringrose has been praised for self-reporting the concussion symptoms that have cost him the chance of playing his first Test...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoWhy Rugby is the Sport for Those Who Can’t Stand Boredom: Inside the Most Dynamic Game
If slow sports and drawn-out matches put you to sleep, rugby might be exactly what you need. For those always searching...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoOwen Farrell named on bench for British and Irish Lions’ second Test against Wallabies
Owen Farrell has been named on the bench for the British and Irish Lions‘ attempt at completing a series victory over...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoGarry Ringrose withdrawn from British and Irish Lions squad due to concussion
Garry Ringrose was a last-minute withdrawal from the British and Irish Lions team to face Australia on Saturday because of concussion,...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 year agoBBC Sport expands Women’s rugby coverage in new Premiership deal
BBC Sport is expanding its women’s rugby coverage with a new deal to broadcast Premiership Women’s Rugby matches across the 2025/26...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSteve Tandy appointed as Wales’ new head coach
Wales have appointed Steve Tandy as their new head coach. The 45-year-old Welshman will become the permanent successor to Warren Gatland...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoOwen Farrell to captain British and Irish Lions for first time in Melbourne clash
Owen Farrell will lead the British and Irish Lions for the first time in Tuesday’s match against the First Nations &...
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Summer Tours
/ 1 year agoEngland 40-5 USA: Steve Borthwick’s side seal Summer Series sweep in lightning-affected contest
England battled delays and disruption to round off a summer tour clean sweep with a commanding 40-5 win over the USA...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSteve Borthwick hails maturity of youthful England side after sealing perfect Summer with win over USA
Steve Borthwick hailed his young England team for dealing with disruption and delay with maturity beyond their years after England rounded...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoJack Nowell on right road to lift La Rochelle
After a gruelling campaign in France’s Top 14, Jack Nowell returned to his native Cornwall this summer – not just to...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoNow Steve Borthwick is left with happy conundrum after England Summer sweep
England's 2-0 series victory in Argentina is very pleasing because it was a big task, and a notable achievement, with 14...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDon’t price the young hearts out of the game
Here's a tale of two codes based on ticket prices for the first Lions Test against Australia at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoJack van Poortvliet – Love Island helps England get closer
Jack van Poortvliet has loved life on tour alongside old friend and Leicester Tigers team-mate Freddie Steward. And England’s matchwinner in...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoFamily fly out to witness Arthur Clark’s England debut
Arthur Clark fulfilled a lifelong family dream when he walked out to make his debut for England in Washington DC last...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship Roundup: England recover from early Streeter dismissal
Monday Roundup England dismantled Wales 51-13 on Monday to reach the fifth-place playoff final. Despite going down to 14 men after...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoBilly Sela: U20s World Championship last dance is something I’ll remember
It was emotional going into yesterday’s game knowing it was the final time I would pull on an England U20 jersey....
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Features
/ 1 year agoCuts are an admission of failure
THE goings-on in Wales bring to mind the book Agatha Christie said was the one she found the most difficult to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBordeaux get a hard start against the Bulls
Champions: Bordeaux Begles celebrate CHAMPIONS Cup holders Bordeaux Bègles will begin their title defence with a tough away fixture in South...
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Dream Team
/ 1 year agoDream Team – Markus Burcham
Markus Burcham, the Blackheath and former Ealing Trailfinders & England Counties centre, chooses the best XV he has played with or...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTier Two nations given second-class care
IMAGINE, if you have nothing better to do, a top-of-the-bill catchweight bout between recent world champion Tyson Fury – a favourite...
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Features
/ 1 year agoI’ve shared some of my best times with Maro
MY LIFEIN RUGBY NATHAN EARLE THE FORMER ENGLAND U20, SARACENS, HARLEQUINS, NEWCASTLE AND EALING WINGER AFTER 13 years of dodging tackles,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoA class act from old Tiger Bay
CARL Smith arrived in Cardiff from St Kitts as a boy and survived the culture shock to make a name for...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoIreland’s one-way snooze
THE world’s No.1 golfer breezed into Royal Portrush at the start of the week posing a rhetorical question which intrigued his...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoArgentina make old times roll
HUGO Porta, still the most majestic of South American fly halves, will be pleased that Argentina has reclaimed its long-lost record...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoMatt Kvesic excited to be a Worcester Warrior again
Matt Kvesic has seen a lot in his career – Test rugby, European and Premiership competition, even clubs in crisis –...
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Features
/ 1 year agoNew guys know the step up will be tough
Ben Jaycock catches up with three players from teams promoted to Nat 1 - Leeds Tykes, Tonbridge Juddians and Clifton NEXT...
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Features
/ 1 year agoA question over Farrell selection
Well, finally the wait is over and the Lions have played their first Test match in Australia with all the pre-match...
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Features
/ 1 year agoYOUNG GUNS
AJAYEDWARDS NEWCASTLE & ENGLAND U18 FULL-BACK Newcastle Falcons’ South African-born full-back Ajay Edwards is quickly making a name for himself in...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEnsure sessions are fast-paced and engaging
Coach to coach Steve Hill puts the questions to Mark Deaville, below, head Coach at Belgrave RFC in Counties 2 Midland...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoJoseph Dweba enjoying warm welcome from Exeter Chiefs
Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba has touched down in Devon and is wasting no time getting stuck into life with Exeter Chiefs....
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoCrake keen to raise her game with Saracens
SARACENS have signed England loosehead Liz Crake from Trailfinders for the 2025-26 Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) season. The 30-year-old dentist, right,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFrance unbeaten after overcoming England
By BEN JAYCOCK FRANCE U20 finished unbeaten for the second year running in the Six Nations Summer Series after a pulsating...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year ago3 uncapped players from England Team Will Start the Match Against the USA
Steve Borthwick retained just three England players from last week’s series-clinching victory over Argentina. He made 12 changes to his squad,...
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