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Latest News
/ 10 years agoCNN World Rugby returns on Friday
CNN International’s new series ‘CNN World Rugby‘ will return on Friday on the back of the last two legs of the...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoCian Healy turns down Worcester to stay in Ireland
As predicted by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on February 7, Cian Healy has decided to turn down a lucrative...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: James Short – Exeter wing
Big game against Sarries today? Massive. It’s between the two sides at the top of the Premiership. We’ve played them before...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoLondon Irish sign Tommy Bell
London Irish have completed the signing of Tommy Bell from Leicester Tigers on a long term deal. The 23-year-old, who is...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: Bonus points would make Six Nations even better
The World Cup has them, and so does the European Champions Cup. So, too, does the Rugby Championship, the Southern Hemisphere’s...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoScarlets bolster pack with Werner Kruger
Scarlets have today confirmed the arrival of South African international tighthead Werner Kruger next season. The 31-year-old will link up with...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoRejuvenated Christian Wade looking to make up for lost time
Flying wing says his mind is as fresh as his body after returning from a three-month lay-off last week.
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoJustin Burnell takes over at Rotherham
Rotherham Titans have announced the appointment of Justin Burnell as their new Head Coach. Burnell will take over with immediate effect replacing former...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Ayoola Erinle – Former Wasps, Leicester, Biarritz, Nottingham and England centre
Wasps really were avant-garde under the coaching of Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards and Craig White, and I count myself very fortunate...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoExeter sign Wallaby Lachlan Turner
Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their wing option with immediate signing of Australian international Lachlan Turner. The 28-year-old touched down at Sandy...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoCONFIRMED: Danny Cipriani returns to Wasps
As suggested by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Danny Cipriani will return to Wasps next season. The Sale...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoLondon Irish crowned U18s Academy champions
London Irish have claimed the Premiership Academy title after beating Gloucester 35-11 at Allianz Park yesterday. Irish secured the title thanks...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoMark Jones and Rotherham part ways
Rotherham have today announced the immediate departure of Head Coach Mark Jones. Titans Chairman Nick Cragg commented: “Results over the last...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoMartin St Quinton takes full ownership of Gloucester
Gloucester have confirmed that Martin St Quinton is the new owner of the club with immediate effect. The announcement, which comes...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWorcester confirm Francois Hougaard signing
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on February 7, Worcester Warriors have signed South Africa international Francois Hougaard...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoPhilippe Saint-Andre: England undone by arrogance
Former France boss puts England's World Cup fiasco down to arrogance and pressure.
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Mark Cornwell – former Gloucester lock
1. Rodrigo Roncero – An outstanding attacking scrummager with an all-round game. Tough customer who could carry and be as useful...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Billy Walker – England U20s and Saracens prop
Billy Walker might be a year young but the Saracens tighthead hopes his already impressive senior experience will help him make...
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Guest Blogs
/ 10 years agoFive things we learned from the opening round of Six Nations matches
We head into round two of the 2016 RBS Six Nations this weekend, but what have we actually learned from the...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: All that cash is going down Bath plughole
Is money the root of all evil at Bath? It was something for their fans to ponder as last season’s Premiership...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Graham Henry was right, Wales: Start using your brains!
In the relentless search for a psychological edge, Wales could have done worse than given their backs a jolting reminder of...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 12 teams
Gloucester v Harlequins Gloucester: Billy Burns; Charlie Sharples, Billy Meakes, Billy Twelvetrees (Capt.), Steve McColl; James Hook, Willi Heinz; Paddy McAllister,...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoItoje set for England debut as Eddie Jones change three for Italy trip
Maro Itoje should make his England debut in Italy on Sunday after being named on the bench by Eddie Jones. The...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoChampionship round 16 teams
Bedford v Jersey Bedford: Piers O’Conor; Pat Tapley, Michael LeBourgeois, Tom Griffiths, Sam Blanchet; Myles Dorrian, Pete White; Camilo Parilli- Ocampo,...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Dwayne Peel – Bristol scrum-half
1. Fly Tipping The countryside is something to be respected not used as a dumping ground for lazy people. No-one wants...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoDan Biggar fit to start against Scotland
Dan Biggar has recovered from his ankle injury and will start at fly-half for Wales’ Six Nations match against Scotland on...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoScotland change one for Wales clash
Duncan Taylor has been named in Scotland‘s starting XV to take on Wales in Cardiff this Saturday. The Saracens centre has...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoHenry Trinder signs new contract with Gloucester
Henry Trinder has agreed a new deal to remain with Gloucester beyond the end of the current season. Closing in on...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain talks to former hard man hooker Graham Dawe about what he brought to red rose training
Graham Dawe was the incarnation of uncompromising. That is one of the reasons why Eddie Jones invited the grizzled former Bath...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson verdict on France – Much more of this and Guy Noves will feel his age
When France last required the services of Guy Noves, the Fifth Republic as headed by Charles de Gaulle had barely completed...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBath ‘delighted’ as temporary plans approved for the Rec
Bath has received four-year planning consent for their stands at the Recreation Ground. It will include a new enhanced temporary West...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoUlster confirm Marcell Coetzee signing
Ulster have today confirmed the signing of South Africa international Marcell Coetzee on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old flanker has been...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoIntense competition at Bath will make Taulupe Faletau even better – Luke Charteris
Luke Charteris reckons Bath can bring the best out of Taulupe Faletau. The Wales pair and former Newport Gwent Dragons team-mates...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Cooper Vuna – Worcester wing
Looking forward to take on Exeter today? Massively! Expectations are always pretty big when we play at Sixways and after losing...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoEngland U20s change six for Italy trip
England U20 have made six changes to the starting line-up for their Six Nations game against Italy on Friday night. Max...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoDaly and Kvesic dropped by England
Elliot Daly and Matt Kvesic will be available to play in the Premiership this weekend after being released by England. The...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoDom Barrow banned for two weeks
Tigers lock Barrow has been banned for two weeks for striking an opponent during their Premiership tie with the Sale Sharks...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWorcester lock banned for biting
Worcester Warriors lock Tevita Cavubati has been banned for nine weeks for biting Jebb Sinclair on Sunday. The Fijian forward, 28,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDai Young – I like a scrum but just look at my Wasps fly!
As a proud tighthead prop, Dai Young will always have a soft spot for a pushover try – but the Wasps...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Peter Squires – former Ripon, Harrogate, England and Lions wing
Ripon born and bred, I was lucky enough to be able to play both county cricket and rugby for Yorkshire. I...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoNew Sale deal for David Seymour
Sale Sharks have today announced that David Seymour has signed a new two-year deal with the club. The flanker joins Will...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoAlun Wyn Jones: I’ll miss my old mate Paul O’Connell
Alun Wyn Jones celebrates a decade in the Six Nations but admits he will miss locking horns with his Ireland nemesis...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoStatement – Paul O’Connell retires
It is with deep regret that I have decided to retire from professional rugby following medical advice. I would like to...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoEngland bring in Kvesic and Beaumont
Matt Kvesic and Josh Beaumont have been added to the England squad that will prepare Sunday’s Six Nations match in Italy....
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWarriors sign Springbok flanker
Warriors have added further competition to the back row by securing the signing of Springbok flanker Dewald Potgieter. The 28-year-old joins...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Tim Payne – London Scottish coach and former Wasps and England prop
1. Trevor Woodman – You just have to look at 2003 to see how good a scrummager he was plus he...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoScotland will be ‘favourites to beat England’ says coach Jones
England coach Eddie Jones says Scotland will be the favourites going into the opening match of the Six Nations later this...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Wales can roar home with Lions in midfield
Wales have a great chance to win this year’s Six Nations – if they use their heads. But if the World...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Irish get set for Storm Gatland to blast Dublin
The deep depression hanging over Ireland has nothing to do with Storm Gertrude and everything to do with Wales landing in...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 11 teams
Bath v Gloucester Bath: Tom Homer; Semesa Rokoduguni, Matt Banahan, Kyle Eastmond, Horacio Agulla; Dan Bowden, Chris Cook; Max Lahiff, Rob...
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