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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Tale of two rugby cities could not be starker
On a wintry Friday night by the Clyde, Glasgow Warriors and Newport Gwent Dragons played out a 16-all draw. So few...
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Guest columnists
/ 9 years agoLions watch: tightheads and hookers
New Zealand have the highest strike rate off set piece possession in the world game. That is why it is imperative...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoCohen comes out fighting in defence of Mauger axe
Leicester chief executive Simon Cohen has defended the sackings of Richard Cockerill and Aaron Mauger, claiming both decisions were “robust” and...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Will Spencer – Worcester lock
1. Hesitation at roundabouts I get frustrated when people come to a stop at roundabouts regardless of whether there’s any traffic...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Warburton still the pick of captaincy candidates
The clock is ticking in the run up to Warren Gatland‘s Lions squad announcement, but for me there’s only one man...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoDickson’s move to Bedford confirmed
As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Bedford Blues have bolstered their ranks with Northampton scrum-half Lee Dickson ahead of...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoSooner England switch Watson to full-back the better
Mike Brown‘s days as England‘s first choice full-back are numbered according to Matt Perry, who reckons it is time for Bath...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Ruaridh McConnoghie – England Sevens
How about that for a first half of the World Series? We’ve already won two tournaments and we’re the only team...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: Solomona is quality, but don’t pick him
That Denny Solomona has had a phenomenal start to his Rugby Union career, with 11 tries in 11 matches for Sale...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoOnly question is, which tour will Denny be on?
Denny Solomona would be a more than useful weapon in the Lions armoury if Warren Gatland was to make him his...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Jon Phillips – former Northampton and Bedford lock
Times have changed a bit since I played (and scored) in Saints’ first-ever Premiership match back in August 1997. There were...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoExiles’ legend signs new deal
Club record try-scorer Topsy Ojo has extended his contract at London Irish as the campaign gathers pace ahead of the play-offs....
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNewcastle’s eighth summer signing announced
Scrum-half Sam Stuart has become Newcastle Falcons‘ eighth new signing for next season. The 25-year-old is known to Falcons director of...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSaracens add weight to pack with Wallaby star
Saracens have announced that Australian international forward Will Skelton will re-join the club on a permanent deal later this year. Skelton...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoFrustrated Fisher tells Gloucester to get real
Laurie Fisher says Gloucester have a long way to go before they can be considered a powerhouse of English rugby after...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBristol sign young Gloucester duo
Gloucester second row duo Joe Latta and Joe Batley have both agreed terms to join Bristol next season. 24 year-old Latta...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Jim Evans – former Harlequins lock
1. Ceri Jones – He has to be the hairiest player to play the game. I was never quite sure if...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoFrustrated Fisher tells Gloucester to get real
By NEALE HARVEY LAURIE Fisher says Gloucester have a long way to go before they can be considered a powerhouse of...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoWales will veto cut to 6 Nations
WALES will take a stand in Dublin this week against England’s call for the Six Nations schedule to be shortened by...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoFrench giants no match for runaway Red Army
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Munster 41pts Tries: Ryan 5, Stander 48, Sweetnam 76, Conway 80 Conversions: Bleyendaal 5, 76, 80 Penalties: Bleyendaal...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoRyan: We stood up to pack onslaught
STAR man John Ryan admitted the scoreline flattered his team after being made to work hard for the victory. “It was...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoSaracens’ success made me sick… now it’s my turn
Neale Harvey talks to Dave Strettle about his quest to emulate his old Sarries mates PREVIEW… Clermont v Toulon Today. Kick-off...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoHalfpenny demands improvement ahead of showdown
By NICK VERDIER Hungry: Leigh Halfpenny LEIGH Halpfenny has urged his teammates to snap out of their travel sickness for the...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoMighty Mako can put the frighteners on the Warriors
Nick Cain talks to Saracens prop Mako Vunipola ahead of today’s clash Nick Cain PREVIEW… Saracens v Glasgow Today. Kick-off 1pm....
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoWe know it’s going to be physical says pack ace Harley
In the thick of it: Rob Harley of Glasgow tackles Edinburgh’s Damien Hoyland ROB HARLEY has been there and done it...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoMcCall: Don’t let rugby go same way as county cricket
MARK McCall has deep misgivings about the new 11 month season that has been foisted on Northern Hemisphere clubs, and as...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoCohen comes out fighting in defence of Mauger axe
By NEALE HARVEY LEICESTER chief executive Simon Cohen has defended the sackings of Richard Cockerill and Aaron Mauger, claiming both decisions...
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Latest News
/ 9 years ago’Vunipola gives you go-forward like no other in world rugby’
BEFORE he heads home to Australia, former Gloucester head coach Laurie Fisher has been casting his eye over England’s line-up and...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoRowan relishing chance to realise potential
JACOB Rowan says he owes departed head coach Laurie Fisher a debt of gratitude after ousting Matt Kvesic from Gloucester’s No.7...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSolomona is quality, but don’t pick him
THAT Denny Solomona has had a phenomenal start to his Rugby Union career, with 11 tries in 11 matches for Sale...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoMaestri could use a history lesson
YOANN Maestri’s £26,000 fine for bringing the game into disrepute after criticising English referee Wayne Barnes for his handling of the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWatch out for Retiere
LA ROCHELLE showed in their 32-22 Challenge Cup victory over Edinburgh why they are top of the Top 14. Unlike so...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years agoBath bury humiliation as Faletau roars back like a Lion
By NEALE HARVEY TAULUPE Faletau hammered out a statement to Lions boss Warren Gatland with a man-of-the-match display as Bath exorcised...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years ago’Butcher’ Taulupe brings in the bacon
WITH Lions selection looming, Bath No.8 Taulupe Faletau produced a perfectly timed effort. WITH Lions selection looming, Bath No.8 Taulupe Faletau...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years agoEdinburgh crash out of the race after gifting
By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGHwere left to rue a dreadful start once again as they were bundled out of the Challenge Cup...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years agoTwelvetrees fires reminder to Eddie
By GARY FITZGERALD BILLY Twelvetrees produced the kind of inspired display that helped win him 19 England caps as Gloucester set...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years agoTop 14 high-fliers soft early tries
Rochelle replacement prop Lekso Kaulashvili picked up a yellow card and Edinburgh replacement Duncan Weir kicked the resulting penalty to bring...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years agoBiggar: Play like last week and we’ll be in trouble
By ALEX BYWATER STAR fly-half Dan Biggar has revealed the Ospreys have had a few home truths spoken as they prepare...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years agoWarburton still the pick of captaincy candidates
The clock is ticking in the run up to Warren Gatland’s Lions squad announcement, but for me there’s only one man...
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Challenge Cup
/ 9 years agoCracked jaw small price to pay for a spot in the cup final!
I GOT a lot of stick for playing for Amman United last weekend, but even though we won, it didn’t all...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoCardiff ace eyes Wales tour to cap his season
By ALEX BYWATER STEVEN Shingler wants to end his impressive first season with Cardiff Blues by earning a place on Wales’...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoChampions stunned by basement boys
By SAM JACKSON CONNACHT suffered a shock defeat to Zebre in Parma yesterday in what was only the Italians’ second win...
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Features
/ 9 years agoON THE BLIND SIDE
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler CARL FEARNS is unlikely to be seen in a Gloucester shirt next season despite...
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Features
/ 9 years agoFlood’s return in doubt with Bordeaux interested
FORMER England flyhalf Toby Flood is a target for French club Bordeaux, who want to scupper a return to Newcastle Falcons...
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Features
/ 9 years agoSale seek closure to Solomona issue
SALE SHARKS are going into mediation with Castleford Tigers later this month in a bid to avoid a costly legal action...
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Features
/ 9 years agoFord set to extend his French stay
Wanted: Mike Ford MIKE FORD is a surprise name in the running to be named as the new head coach of...
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Features
/ 9 years agoTale of two rugby cities could not be more stark
On a wintry Friday night by the Clyde, Glasgow Warriors and Newport Gwent Dragons played out a 16-all draw. So few...
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Features
/ 9 years agoFive in a row for squeaky clean Connacht
NOWthat red cards are being spotted in ever greater numbers with the passing of every winter, avoiding one takes some doing...
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Features
/ 9 years agoAll Blacks coach who bowed out undefeated
HIS name never seemed to merit a mention in relation to the best New Zealand coaches and yet Eric Watson could...
International Rugby
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