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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Heroes? No,Wales lost plot when it mattered!
Scotland took their enforced leave of the World Cup in a state of understandable high dudgeon hours after Ireland had beaten...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoJimmy Gopperth backs Alex Lozowski to be best 10 of the lot
Wasps fly-half is destined for stardom according to club colleague.
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoNorthampton up to but NOT over salary cap
Northampton have become the latest club to come out and say they were not one of the clubs who agreed settlements...
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/ 10 years agoExeter not investigated over salary cap confirms Rob Baxter
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has today confirmed the Devon club were not one of those who were investigated for...
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/ 10 years agoLondon Irish position on Salary Cap
London Irish have today confirmed they were not one of the clubs subject to salary cap investigations by Premiership Rugby. The...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Andy Boyde – Harrogate forward
1. Shopping off the peg Shopping for designer jeans and thinking you’ll be able to just walk into a shop and pick...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSupport play could win it for the All Blacks – Mike Tindall
The All Blacks‘ supporting lines could swing the pendulum the way of New Zealand in the World Cup final against Australia...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain gets the lowdown on Wallaby coach Michael Cheika
Bob Dwyer is a member of one of rugby union’s most exclusive clubs as one of the seven coaches who have...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoMarco Mama hoping to make good on his promise
Striking the balance between loyalty and ambition can be a tricky affair for today’s professional players.
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/ 10 years agoGloucester statement on Salary Cap row
Following last week’s announcement by Premiership Rugby regarding the Salary Cap and in response to questions from partners, stakeholders and supporters,...
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/ 10 years agoMike Ford certain Sam Burgess will stay at Bath
Bath head coach Mike Ford is 100 per cent certain Sam Burgess will not quit rugby union and return to the...
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/ 10 years agoScott Lawson extends Newcastle stay
Scott Lawson will continue to ply his trade at Kingston Park after agreeing a new two year contract with the Newcastle...
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/ 10 years agoIDRC Final to be Broadcast Live on Forces TV
The military version of the Rugby World Cup – the IDRC (International Defence Rugby Competition), which has been running in parallel...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Question: Adrian Jarvis – Bristol fly-half
How do you look back at last week’s win at Ealing? We were disappointed because we didn’t play well and that’s...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Our packs lack skillset of the giants down South
It’s no fluke that this weekend’s World Cup semi-finals are like a UKIP manifesto – with no mention of Europe. Over...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson comment: Get ready to crown team for all seasons
And so it has almost come to pass, the All Black coronation of New Zealand as the supreme long-term rulers of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoHenry Thomas: I’ll state case for England
Overlooked England tighthead has his sights firmly set on a Six Nations recall following the national side’s troubles at the scrum.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Chris Cracknell – former England Sevens star
I’ve always been a bit of a nomad so playing Sevens around the world for 10 years suited me. In so...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoTaulupe Faletau move will NOT happen
Taulupe Faletau’s reported move out of Wales has hit the dust after Warren Gatland refused to grant permission to the Dragons...
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/ 10 years agoLeicester confirm signing of Jean de Villiers
Leicester Tigers have today confirmed the signing of Jean de Villiers. The former South Africa captain, who won 109 Test caps...
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/ 10 years agoSale, Newcastle and Worcester follow Wasps in salary cap row
Sale, Newcastle and Worcester have followed in Wasps‘ footsteps revealing they have not broken the Premiership salary cap. Premiership Rugby revealed...
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/ 10 years agoWe’ll get Alex Cuthbert firing again says Danny Wilson
Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson will rally behind Alex Cuthbert to get the Wales juggernaut rolling again. The British Lion’s desperate...
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/ 10 years agoName salary cap-busters who are wrecking game, says Christian Day
Premiership clubs who break the salary cap must be named and shamed, according to players’ union boss Christian Day.
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/ 10 years agoLondon Irish to play Saracens Premiership match in USA
London Irish and Premiership Rugby confirmed today that the Club will be the first to play an Aviva Premiership fixture overseas...
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/ 10 years agoWorld Cup hooker joins Worcester
Worcester Warriors have bolstered their options in the front row by signing Georgian international hooker Jaba Bregvadze. The powerhouse forward joins...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Freddie Burns – Leicester and former Gloucester fly-half
1. Nick Wood – A great friend and he’s become a Gloucester legend over the years. For a prop, he knows...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoGet Warren Gatland in and sort RFU mess says Mike Friday
RFU chiefs must pay whatever it takes to buy Warren Gatland out of his Wales contract, according to former England 7s...
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/ 10 years agoLeicester edge Harlequins with late try
A late try from Laurence Pearce gave Leicester a narrow 22-19 win over Harlequins at Welford Road yesterday. Tommy Bell kicked...
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/ 10 years agoAshley-Cooper hat-trick send Australia to World Cup final
A hat-trick from Adam Ashley-Cooper helped Australia beat Argentina 29-15 to book their place in the World Cup final against New...
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/ 10 years agoEight-try Carnegie run riot over Moseley
Yorkshire Carnegie kept the pressure on Bristol at the top of the Championship table with a 52-19 demolition of Moseley. Jonah...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Johnny Williams – London Irish centre
It has been a busy summer for Johnny Williams but the centre is eager to kick start his senior career with...
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/ 10 years agoWasps statment on salary cap
Following last night’s announcement by Premiership Rugby regarding the salary cap, Wasps‘ Chairman Derek Richardson has issued the following statement. “I...
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/ 10 years agoJonathan Joseph out for three months
Bath have today confirmed that Jonathan Joseph will be out for approximately three months after undergoing surgery earlier this week for...
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/ 10 years agoPremiership salary cap increased
Premiership Rugby yesterday announced that the salary cap will be increased to £7m by the start of the 2017-18 season. Currently...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Tom Cheeseman – Esher centre
1. Sky sports news/talksport Both media outlets are obsessed with football, 80 per cent of their output is focused entirely on...
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/ 10 years agoPremiership round 2 teams
Exeter v London Irish Exeter: Phil Dollman; Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Ian Whitten, James Short; Gareth Steenson (Capt.), Will Chudley; Ben...
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/ 10 years agoGK IPA Championship teams
Cornish Pirates v Bristol Cornish Pirates: Toby May; Jack Arnott, Tom Riley, Rheon James, Matt Evans; Kieran Hallett, Alex Day; Jack Andrew,...
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/ 10 years agoDave Ewers pens new Exeter deal
Exeter have tied down one of their many highly-rated young players only a week into the season as Dave Ewers committing...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoElliot Daly’s looking to put hand up for England
Wasps centre believes another stellar club season can boost his international claims after overcoming the disappointment of England rejection.
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Ed Slater – Leicester captain
How’s pre-season been? It has been really long but it’s a good thing because of the changes we’ve had in the...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWorld Cup semi-finals teams
Australia v Argentina Australia: Israel Folau; Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell; Bernard Foley, Will Genia; James Slipper, Stephen...
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/ 10 years agoScott Wilson signs new deal with Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons prop Scott Wilson has committed his future to the club after agreeing a new three-year contract to stay at...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoSam Burgess challenge spurs England hopeful Matt Garvey
Flanker Matt Garvey concedes that the presence of ex-Rugby League man Sam Burgess in Bath‘s back-row has stymied his own international...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams: Yes, pain will be unbearable but Wales can hold their heads high
Shut the door, close the curtains and play with the kids. That’s my only advice to those brave Wales players who...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson comment: Sorry, Dr Roberts, but the only diagnosis can be that it’s been gruesome
Jamie Roberts described the Springbok experience pre-match in one word: gruesome, as in the context of wounded Lions queuing up for...
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/ 10 years agoPremiership Rugby highlights to be shown in Ireland
Aviva Premiership fans in Ireland have been guaranteed match highlights for the next two years after a deal with Setanta was...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: England must move on, without Stuart Lancaster
Stuart Lancaster said he would be looking for some solace this week in the Lake District. Before departing the England camp...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Jean de Villiers close to signing for Leicester Tigers
Tigers set to announce arrival of former Springboks captain before the weekend.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Chris Bell – former Plymouth, Harlequins, Sale & Wasps centre
As head of off-field player development at Wasps, I’m relishing the chance to help the next generation of professional players coming...
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/ 10 years agoPanel revealed for England World Cup inquest
The RFU have revealed the five-man panel that will look into England‘s World Cup failure. England beat Fiji and Uruguay but...
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