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English Championship
/ 10 years agoBen Prescott forced to retire
London Scottish have today announced that Ben Prescott has been forced to retire from rugby due to a neck and shoulder...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoRugby World Cup teams
South Africa v Japan South Africa: Zane Kirchner ; Lwazi Mvovo, Jesse Kriel, Jean de Villiers (Capt.), Bryan Habana; Pat Lambie, Ruan...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher – Watch out England, Leone Nakarawa has it all
Leone Nakarawa is the Fijian rugby player of everybody’s dreams and most opponents’ nightmares. Long legged, lean and mean he can...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams’ column: Sam Burgess is a beast, but is he really ready yet?
Sam Burgess is a beast but he could also be the chink in England‘s armour that Wales can exploit. England have...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoRelaxed, Fiji are the Brazil of rugby – so watch out if you see them smiling
Fiji‘s most-capped player Nicky Little has warned his former colleagues not to go into their shells when they tackle England in...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoLegend Jason Robinson backs Anthony Watson to win it for England
World Cup winner reckons Bath flyer is England’s best winger.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Dennis Hickie – former Leinster and Ireland wing
Overall I have to be very thankful for what I was able to achieve in rugby with the help of great...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWatson all set for his giant-sized challenge
Winger believes England can slay the giant and power on to great things at RWC.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoJonathan Thomas statement
After announcing his retirement from rugby, Wales international Jonathan Thomas has released the following statement: “It’s with real sadness I have...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoEpilepsy forces Jonathan Thomas to retire
Wales international and Worcester forward Jonathan Thomas has been forced to retire from playing rugby at the age of 32. Thomas,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Salary Cap battle resumes as Bruce Craig steps down
Cheats could still face action following a stormy board meeting last week.
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoEngland name team to take on Fiji in RWC opener
Ben Youngs will win a 50th Test cap when England face Fiji in the first match of Rugby World Cup at...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Thomas Waldrom – Exeter and former Leicester and England No.8
1. Joe Marler – I got to pick Joe just because of his banter really. He’s also a very good prop...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBristol, Yorkshire Carnegie and Doncaster all win on the road
Bristol put their surprise opening defeat to Bedford behind them with a convincing bonus-point 36-22 win at promotion rivals London Welsh...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s RWC absent friends XV
15 Israel Dagg (NZ) Arguably the star of the tournament four years ago, certainly a key player with five tries and...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Nathan Thomas – Harlequins back row
The Premiership Sevens finals was not a night to remember for Harlequins, but for Nathan Thomas it is one he will...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson’s column: Hair Bear Adam Jones has to take his share of the blame
Michael Clarke retired from the Test arena on a point of honour. Adam Jones did so in a fit of pique. ...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain’s column: Is Teflon Rob Andrew ensuring he hangs onto his job?
Maybe it’s a cunning plan? Rob Andrew’s version of lulling England‘s opponents in the 2015 World Cup into a false sense...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoSaracens forgotten man Will Fraser nearing return says Mark McCall
Champions Saracens have received a boost ahead of the new campaign by Will Fraser’s return from injury. Openside Fraser was on...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSale Sharks confirm arrival of Brian Mujati
As revealed by Neil Fissler on July 7, Sale Sharks have secured the signing of Brian Mujati on a two-year deal....
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoHow Wattbike helped Tom Youngs and England
With the Rugby World Cup just around the corner, Wattbike, the creators of the world’s most advanced indoor bike, are helping...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Nigel Dacres – Plymouth Albion back row
1. Pretentious pub food presentation I don’t know whether it’s pub kitchens being lazy and wanting to cut down on the...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoVIDEO: Wasps sign All Black Charles Piutau
Wasps have today confirmed the signing of All Black utility back Charles Piutau from the Auckland Blues. The 23 year-old full,...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoChampionship round 2 teams
Bedford v Moseley Bedford: Steffan Jones; George Perkins, Michael Le Bourgeois, Ollie Dodge, Sam Blanchet; Jake Sharp, Jordan Burns; Tom Williams,...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Adam Kwasnicki – London Scottish hooker
Did you get a chance to switch-off this summer? Knowing when to switch off is an important part of being a...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams’ column: Injuries like these can hit spirit of entire squad
It’s fair to say that was Warren Gatland‘s worst nightmare. What we hoped would be a huge send-off for the lads...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoMartin Johnson tells England: be clinical, seize the day
England will have to score at least three tries a game if they want to avoid an early exit from the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s verdict: Yes Rob, the future is bright, but it’s all about the here and now…
That was an angry England team out there yesterday, especially in the first half, and I’m not surprised after their no-show...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoNorthampton sign Springbok legend Victor Matfield
Northampton Saints have today announced the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok Victor Matfield ahead of next season. The 38-year-old, who will...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoAndy Goode confirms retirement
As revealed by Neale Harvey on Sunday, Andy Goode has retired from professional rugby after failing to recover from injury. The...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy life in Rugby: Bleddyn Bowen – former Wales captain and Swansea centre
Captaining Wales to the 1988 Triple Crown was a huge honour. Not only was it Wales’ first for nearly a decade...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Premiership salary cap breaches will go unpunished
Nine-month salary cap investigation to be brushed under the carpet this week.
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoMurrayfield to host PRO12 final
Scottish Rugby today confirmed the 2016 PRO12 final will be played at Murrayfield on Saturday 28 May 2016. Tickets will go...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoHalfpenny and Webb ruled out of World Cup
Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb have both been ruled out of the World Cup after after suffering injury in Wales‘ 23-19...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Adam Powell – Newcastle and former Saracens centre
1. Deon Carstens – I played with the former South Africa Test prop at Saracens and aside from being a very...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Andy Goode on the verge of retiring
By NEALE HARVEY Andy Goode’s long and distinguished career could be set to end amidst fitness doubts ahead of the new...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Will Safe – Gloucester No.8
The Premiership Sevens has been showcasing the best talents English rugby has to offer for many years now and Will Safe...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoVIDEO: Sam Burgess responds to criticism
*Video courtesy of Nick Heath (@rugbymedia) for Killik Rugby.
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoChampionship round 1 teams
Bristol v Bedford Bristol: Jack Wallace; Tom Varndell, Jack Tovey, Ben Mosses, Charlie Amesbury; Adrian Jarvis, Will Cliff; Jack O’Connell, Marc Jones...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain: Trim bench to five to keep players healthy
The timing of Warren Gatland‘s comment that “one or two more serious knocks” could end George North‘s career, made on the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson: Mauro Bergamasco debut ruined by England’s lucky break
Mauro Bergamasco and the World Cup go back a long way, to a chilly Sunday in Yorkshire during the last century...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher pays tribute to Bakkies Botha
It’s all a bit rock’n’roll for Bakkies Botha at present. Farewell gigs in Cape Town, Tokyo and, most recently, at the...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoWallabies can exploit Red Rose uncertainty says Matt Burke
Wallabies legend believes Australia can make it a hat-trick of World Cup wins on UK soil.
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Tommy Taylor – Sale hooker
1. The Kardashians The Kardashian family seem to have been on every news item for the past year but for no...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoStrong Ireland change six to take on England
Joe Schmidt has made six changes to his Ireland side as he decided to field what looks like his strongest XV...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoScotland welcome back Maitland and Seymour for French Test
Scotland Head Coach Vern Cotter today welcomed the return of Sean Maitland and Tommy Seymour for this Saturday’s World Cup warm...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoTomas Francis and Sam Hill sign new Exeter deals
Exeter Chiefs have today announced long-term contract extensions for Wales international Tomas Francis and centre Sam Hill. Tighthead prop Francis is...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSam Warburton returns to lead Wales
Sam Warburton returns to the Wales starting line-up to lead his side against Italy in their final World Cup warm-up on...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWorcester Warriors sign Donncha O’Callaghan
Worcester Warriors have today confirmed the signing of Ireland international Donncha O’Callaghan. The giant lock, 36, moves to Sixways after 17...
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