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/ 11 years ago“England still need Martin Johnson” – Brian Smith
England would be in better shape if Johnson were still in charge according to former Red Rose attack coach.
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/ 11 years agoSouth African Michael Rhodes signs for Saracens
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Saracens have signed Stormers forward Michael Rhodes ahead of next...
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/ 11 years agoWales unchanged to take on Ireland in Cardiff
Sam Warburton will lead an unchanged Wales side against Ireland on Saturday as he enters the record books captaining his nation...
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/ 11 years agoHenry Slade called up by England
Henry Slade has been included by Stuart Lancaster in the England squad preparing to face Scotland in the Six Nations clash...
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/ 11 years agoStuart Hooper commits to Bath
Bath today announce that club captain Stuart Hooper will continue at the Recreation Ground next season. Hooper has turned out 174...
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/ 11 years agoMaitland and McInallly called up by Scotland
Sean Maitland and Stuart McInally have been called up by Scotland ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations game against England. British &...
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/ 11 years agoDavid Sisi loaned to London Irish
As revealed by Neale Harvey in The Rugby Paper on February 22, Bath flanker David Sisi will spend next season on...
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/ 11 years agoEngland trio injured on club duties
England‘s injury worries have deepened over the weekend with Brad Barritt, Tom Croft and Henry Thomas all suffering knocks while on...
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/ 11 years agoAway wins for Saracens and Leicester
Wasps suffered their first Premiership defeat at the Ricoh Arena as they went down to Saracens 26-17 yesterday. The hosts had...
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Six Nations
/ 11 years agoMike Brown could return to the England side for Scotland clash
England full back Mike Brown could return to the side after missing the 19-9 Six Nations defeat to Ireland last weekend....
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Ellis Genge – England U20s and Bristol prop
It took three years for Ellis Genge to concede a move to prop from the back row would give him the...
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/ 11 years agoAviva Premiership round 17 teams
Bath v Sale Bath: Tom Homer; Semesa Rokoduguni, Sam Burgess, Kyle Eastmond, Olly Woodburn; Ollie Devoto, Chris Cook; Nick Auterac, Rob...
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/ 11 years agoVIDEO: “Wasps on same trajectory as Heineken Cup winning sides” – Joe Simpson
Joe Simpson believes Wasps are ‘on the same trajectory’ as the side that went on to win European titles a decade...
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/ 11 years agoGreene King IPA Championship round 17 teams
Bristol v Nottingham Bristol: Jack Wallace; Tommaso Benvenuti, Gareth Maule, Gavin Henson, David Lemi; Matthew Morgan, Dwayne Peel (Capt.); Jack O’Connell,...
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/ 11 years agoYorkshire Carnegie statement on Tommy McGee
Following our exclusive story this morning revealing the suspension of Yorkshire Carnegie caretaker head coach Tommy McGee, the Leeds outfit have announced...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson’s column: Rory Watts-Jones was too brave for his own good
There was a time when Rory Watts-Jones rubbed shoulders with the brightest and best of his generation on an equal footing....
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Yorkshire Carnegie suspend Tommy McGee
Sir Ian McGeechan to oversee training in the build-up to Bedford game.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoSort out the scrum cheats blasts angry Marcos Ayerza
Leicester loosehead believes better education and TMOs would help referees eliminate scrum cheats and restore the set-piece to its former glory.
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Fergus Mulchrone – London Irish centre
1. Leniency in schools Kids get away with far too much in schools nowadays, in my opinion a clip around the...
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain’s column: Danny Cipriani’s return gives Andy Farrell a dilemma
Danny Cipriani‘s decision to turn down a big-money move to France to join European champions Toulon shows how much he wants...
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Shane Williams
/ 11 years agoShane Williams’ column: It’s criminal that Wesley Fofana is wasted by Philippe Saint-Andre
Trying to work out the French is like trying to crack the Enigma machine. Just like the real thing, there appear...
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/ 11 years agoLondon Scottish move for Armitage
London Irish confirmed that centre Guy Armitage has joined London Scottish on loan for the remainder of the season. London Irish...
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/ 11 years agoWasps duo Davies and Jackson to join Dragons
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on February 22, Charlie Davies will leave Wasps at the end of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoRunaway train Sinoti Sinoti is not slowing down
Sinoti Sinoti, he’s so good they named him twice. It’s a line used before but has never been more apt. Newcastle‘s...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Ken Pisi – Northampton wing
Enjoyable to see Northampton at the top of the Premiership? Yes it is. There’s a great bunch of boys at the...
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/ 11 years agoEngland squad update
Stuart Lancaster has retained 16 England players for the remainder of the training week at Pennyhill Park. They will therefore not...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoTime that RFU recognised tier two contribution – Peter Vosper
Negotiations between the RFU and the Championship clubs over a new funding deal are nearing completion and Peter Vosper, Plymouth Albion‘s...
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/ 11 years agoMagnus Lund sign new two-year deal at Sale
Sale Sharks today announced that Magnus Lund has signed a new two-year deal with the club until the end of the...
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Shane Williams
/ 11 years agoShane Williams’ column: That Ireland match is looking massive
What a big win, and what an improvement on the two previous matches, but if Wales are going to stay in...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson’s comment on France: This will drive Dr Mias back onto the bottle
In reaffirming their status as serious title contenders, Wales plunged France into such a state of despair that their most revered...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Joe Simpson – Wasps and England Saxons scrum-half
1. Soane Tonga’uiha – When he was at his peak at Northampton three or four years ago he was the best...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Welsh clubs gang up to oust chief executive Roger Lewis
By PETER JASCKON The Welsh Rugby Union had been urged to ‘get rid’ of chief executive Roger Lewis before last Tuesday’s...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoSaints braced to take on Wasps at Franklin’s Gardens
With the Six Nations in full swing, there’s no rest for the wicked as the top talents in the Rugby Union...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: David Pears – former Sale, Harlequins and England full-back
I won four caps for England, the last two against France in Paris, and we won both matches. I doubt many...
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/ 11 years agoSaracens sign Zebre back row Vunisa
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Saracens have signed Italian international back-rower Samuela Vunisa from Pro12...
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/ 11 years agoSteve Diamond backs Danny Cipriani to steal Owen Farrell’s slot
Sales's born-again fly-half is capable of ousting Saracens rival from the England World Cup squad.
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/ 11 years agoExiles complete coaching staff for next season
London Irish have completed their coaching team ahead of next season with confirmation that Grant Doorey and Clark Laidlaw will join...
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/ 11 years agoFears over Warburton and Biggar eased
Sam Warburton and Dan Biggar are expected to be fit to face Ireland on March 14 despite injury concerns after Wales‘...
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/ 11 years agoHarlequins’ Sinckler hit with one-week ban
Kyle Sinckler will miss Harlequins‘ game against London Irish this weekend after being handed a one-week ban. The tighthead was yellow-carded...
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/ 11 years agoWorcester sign Cooper Vuna and Sam Lewis
Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of flanker Sam Lewis and Australia international Cooper Vuna. Winger Vuna, who earned two caps...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoLondon Irish failed to match my ambition says Tom Homer
London Irish’s lack of success made it impossible for full-back to resist the lure of a fresh start at Bath.
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Rory Thornton – Wales U20s & Ospreys lock
As far as good weeks are concerned, the past seven days could not have gone much better for Rory Thornton. He...
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/ 11 years agoMurphy at No.8 for Ireland against England
Jordi Muphy will start at No.8 for Ireland as they take on England in Dublin on Sunday. The Leinster back-row is...
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/ 11 years agoAviva Premiership round 16 teams
Exeter v Bath Exeter: Phil Dollman; Matt Jess, Ian Whitten, Sam Hill, Tom James; Henry Slade, Will Chudley; Carl Rimmer, Jack...
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/ 11 years agoWasps add Weepu and Thomas until the end of the season
Dai Young has moved to add experience to his squad with World Cup winner Piri Weepu and full-back Martyn Thomas joining...
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain’s column: We’re on the wrong road to Rio with Joe Lydon
Phil Greening is concerned that Great Britain, and their qualification nominees, England, are taking the wrong road to Rio. The former...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s feature: Big Clive Norling back in charge after the long dark years of battle
Depression – proper full blown depression – can do strange things to the mind as Clive Norling discovered during the seven...
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/ 11 years agoGoode and Nowell to start for England against Ireland
England head coach Stuart Lancaster has named Alex Goode and Jack Nowell in his starting side to face Ireland in Dublin...
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/ 11 years agoHendre Fourie: England have the right mix
James Haskell may favour playing in the seven shirt but former England openside Hendre Fourie believes the reason he’s playing his...
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Mike Haley – Sale full-back
1. A poor cup of tea Unlike a lot of my generation I like a good cup of tea, I think...
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