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Featured
/ 9 years agoLeigh Halfpenny poised to quit France
Leigh Halfpenny will put Wales before Toulon by quitting the former European champions. Halfpenny has given the biggest hint yet that...
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/ 9 years agoHarlequins v Maori All Blacks preview
Harlequins have named a blend of youth and experience to face the Maori All Blacks on Wednesday evening, with former British...
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/ 9 years agoFiji slams World Rugby for Awards snub
The Fiji Rugby Union have slammed World Rugby about their snub at the World Rugby Awards in London on Sunday night....
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/ 9 years agoWorcester bring in Bristol’s Slowik
Worcester have announced the signing of Bristol full-back Auguy Slowik for the remainder of the season. The 22-year-old signed his first...
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/ 9 years agoFearns move to Gloucester confirmed
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on November 6, Carl Fearns will join Gloucester next season from Top...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoIrish win has inspired us, Tikoirotuma warns Eddie
Aseli Tikoirotuma reckons Fiji can follow Ireland‘s lead by “shocking the world” when they take on England at Twickenham this Saturday....
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYougn Gun: Jake Polledri – Hartpury College flanker
Jake Polledri admits he is a late developer but linking up with talent-spotting guru Alan Martinovic at Hartpury College has rekindled...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Matt Cox – Worcester flanker
1. Donncha O’Callaghan’s cooking I share a flat with ‘Irish’ during the week and we alternate between cooking and tidying up....
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/ 9 years agoSouth Africa ring changes for England Test
South Africa have made several changes to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday. Only five players who started in the...
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/ 9 years agoWales change six for Pumas clash
Rob Howley has made six changes ahead of Wales‘ meeting with Argentina in Cardiff on Saturday, taking the axe to the...
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/ 9 years agoDaly to make first England start
Elliot Daly will make his first England start after being named at outside centre by Eddie Jones to face South Africa...
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/ 9 years agoHarlequins confirm Namibian captain’s arrival
As revealed by Neil Fissler on October 30, Harlequins have secured the services of Namibian captain Renaldo Bothma ahead of next...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Richard Palframan – London Irish prop
How has the season gone so far? It’s gone really well and I’m really happy to be playing. Last season was...
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/ 9 years agoQuartet in line for England debut
Josh Beaumont, Nathan Hughes, Kyle Sinckler and Ben Te’o are in line for their Test debut after being retained in Eddie...
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/ 9 years agoExeter sign Niko Matawalu from Bath
Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their scrum-half roster with the signing of Fijian Niko Matawalu until the end of the season. The...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Nic Rouse – former London Irish, Sale and Nottingham lock
I was 27 by the time I made my Premiership debut, in a one-off game on loan for injury-hit London Irish...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Richard Baxter – Exeter Chiefs legend
1. Andrew Sheridan – I played with him with England U21s and he was very strong in the scrum but also...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Alex Mitchell – Northampton scrum-half
A knee injury prevented him from playing in a home World Cup, but Alex Mitchell is back and desperate to put...
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/ 9 years agoBarbarians v South Africa preview
All Black Andy Ellis will lead out a Barbarians team with plenty of Super Rugby experience when they take on South...
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/ 9 years agoWasps statement on Kurtley Beale
Following speculation that Kurtley Beale might leave his contract early, Wasps‘ Director of Rugby Dai Young has moved to clarify the...
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/ 9 years agoWales v Australia preview
Leigh Halfpenny will make his long awaited return to Test rugby after being given a start at fullback against Australia. Halfpenny...
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/ 9 years agoIreland v New Zealand preview
Johnny Sexton returns to the Ireland starling line-up to take on the All Blacks in Chicago on Saturday after missing their...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoJackson Wray: Burger recipe can earn me Test call
Underrated Saracens back row Jackson Wray insists the disappointment of being overlooked by England has not diminished his desire to wear...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Matt Challinor – Doncaster lock
1. Cold callers Just lately loads of people have knocked at our door trying to sell stuff or get you to...
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/ 9 years agoBristol statement on Andy Robinson suspension
Following the extremely disappointing start to their season, Bristol have suspended director of rugby Andy Robinson. The former England and Scotland...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Kyle Sinckler – Harlequins prop
Enjoying the season so far? Very much so even if it was frustrating to miss the Stade Francais game last week...
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/ 9 years agoBath confirm Ben Tapuai signing
Bath have confirmed the signing of Australian international centre Ben Tapuai from Western Force. Primarily an inside centre, Tapuai, who will...
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/ 9 years agoHarlequins to face Maori All Blacks next month
In celebration of Harlequins‘ 150th Anniversary year, the Club will host an exciting exhibition match with the world famous Maori All-Blacks...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Talent not an issue for Wales, it’s ability to hold their nerve
The biggest battle Wales face next week against Australia is with themselves because they must simply believe they can beat the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Clowns? No the joke’s on Wales when Aussies call
Wales take their annual autumn shot at the Wallabies next Saturday, driven by the assumption that they cannot go on missing...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoWallabies will reign supreme – Bob Dwyer
Bob Dwyer is backing Australia to prolong Welsh misery on Saturday in angry reaction to their ‘disrespectful’ portrayal in New Zealand...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLondon Welsh chairman steps down
Following its successful appearance in the High Court yesterday and the adjournment for a number of weeks of the petition for...
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/ 9 years agoWorcester bring in scrum-half
Warriors have signed English-qualified scrum-half Michael Dowsett from Super Rugby side the Brumbies. The exciting 24-year-old joins up with his new...
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/ 9 years agoThe Stoop to host Anglo-Welsh Cup final
Premiership Rugby have confirmed that the final of the 2016-17 Anglo-Welsh Cup will be played at the Twickenham Stoop on Sunday...
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/ 9 years agoNew Quins contract for Tim Swiel
Harlequins have announced that fly-half Tim Swiel has committed his future to the London club by signing a new contract. Joining...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoOld Trafford in battle to host Champions Cup final
Old Trafford and the Nou Camp are among venues being considered to stage the 2018 European Champions Cup Final. Manchester United...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Lee Byrne – former Lions and Wales full-back
It would have been nice to reach 50 caps for Wales, especially as I felt I was playing some good rugby...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoSports betting and Lottery – a booster for a sports teams
Sports betting and Lottery – a booster for a sports teams that people often do not consider. There is an overlap...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Cooper Vuna – Worcester wing
1. Val Rapava-Ruskin – He’s the most mobile loosehead I know and he loves getting stuck in at the breakdown. It...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoOfficial Aviva Premiership Rugby Guide 2016/17
The Official Aviva Premiership rugby magazine captures all the excitement of the current Premiership Rugby season and profiles all of the...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Ewan McQuillin – London Scottish prop
Ewan McQuillin knew he would need his passport to get to his next game but little did he know that it...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoMesmeric Jonny May ready to step up for Red Rose
Jonny May’s long-awaited return from injury will pay dividends for England, according to Gloucester backs coach Tim Taylor. May is stepping...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Hamish Barton – Old Elthamians flanker
1. Luggage louts A group of about five or six of us commute on the train straight from the City to...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Gatland’s Law pays no heed to loyalty
The Welsh Rugby Union really ought to write a thankyou letter to those nice people who run the big English clubs,...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: I would pick Tom James ahead of Alex Cuthbert
Tom James and Dan Evans have every right to feel unfortunate for missing out on the Wales squad. Dan Evans has...
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/ 9 years agoBath hooker Dunn signs new long-term deal
Tom Dunn has signed a new long-term contract extension with Bath. Bath-born hooker Dunn, 23, made the transition from Academy to...
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/ 9 years agoJamie Shillcock commits future to Worcester
Warriors Academy youngster Jamie Shillcock has committed his future to Warriors by signing a new deal with the first-team. A host...
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/ 9 years agoJames Hudson forced to retire
Gloucester have confirmed that second row James Hudson has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect having failed to overcome a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoI can hit heights for England and Eddie Jones says Joe Launchbury
Wasps captain Joe Launchbury will today attempt to deliver another towering performance against Toulouse in the European Champions Cup to convince...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Ryan Burrows – Yorkshire Carnegie captain
How about that for a start to the Championship season? We’re very happy about going six from six. We spoke about...
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