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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Matt Challinor – Doncaster captain
What a season so far from the Knights! We struggled last year but the B&I Cup, where we beat Munster and...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoExperienced trio return for England Sevens ahead of Las Vegas
Phil Burgess, Charlie Hayter and Dan Norton will return to action for England Sevens in the fifth leg of the World...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoThree week ban for Schalk Brits
Schalk Brits has been banned for three weeks for punching Nick Wood last Saturday. The Saracens hooker was sent off for...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSam James pens new Sale deal
Sale Sharks have today announced that Sam James has extended his current contract by two years. The centre, 22, broke into...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoEddie Jones – We’re playing with the big boys now
The second division instalment of the Six Nations is over, and, despite away wins over Scotland and Italy, England have done...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Stand firm up front and put Jamie Roberts on rampage
Hopefully Jamie Roberts is reading this while he is wrapped in cotton wool, being fed grapes and fanned with feathers, because...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoElliot Daly to make England debut against Ireland
Elliot Daly is set to make his Test debut on Saturday after being named in England’s 23-man squad for Saturday’s Six...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoSigning Cipriani will help Wasps conquer Europe
Fly-half’s long-awaited homecoming can help Wasps cement place among European rugby’s elite - Ashley Johnson.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Mike Bulpitt – former Blackheath and England back
Easter tours to Wales with the Barbarians were absolutely amazing experiences and the games came thick and fast. Playing four games...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWales change three to take on France
Alex Cuthbert, Bradley Davies and Dan Lydiate are all named in the starting XV as Wales make three changes for the...
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/ 10 years agoLeicester bring in Bristol’s Ellis Genge
Leicester Tigers have signed Ellis Genge from Bristol on loan until the end of the regular season. The 21-year joins immediately...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoWhy Sam Warburton really stayed in Wales
Modest Sam Warburton insists he is not guaranteed his place against France next weekend and revealed how a dog kept him...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoVunipola brothers sign new Saracens deal
Mako and Billy Vunipola have committed their futures to Saracens by signing fresh contract extensions which will see the England duo...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Guy Thompson – Wasps and former Gloucester and Jersey flanker
1. Christian Califano – A French legend who was a great character in the changing room when I came through the...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Archie White – England U20s and Harlequins flanker
Like most of his England U20s squad team-mates, Archie White is a year young but he doesn’t intend to wait until...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoVIDEO: Sonny Bill Williams and Quade Cooper open up about Sevens switch
Superstars Sonny Bill Williams and Quade Cooper are hoping to become Olympians representing New Zealand and Australia in Rio this summer....
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoScotland flanker Roddy Grant proving a big hit for Exiles
Roddy Grant has been the catalyst behind London Scottish‘s rise up the Championship table this season according to head coach Peter...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: James Shanahan – Olb Albanians head coach
1. The Dive Pass As a fly-half you want the ball delivered into your hands as quickly as possible, especially now...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 13 teams
Bath v Wasps Bath: Tom Homer; Semesa Rokoduguni, Matt Banahan, Ollie Devoto, Horacio Agulla; Rhys Priestland, Chris Cook; Max Lahiff, Rob...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWorcester sign Northampton hooker
Worcester Warriors have added depth to the front row by securing the signing of Northampton Saints hooker Matt Williams ahead of...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: James Bird swoops into pole position with Eagles
Goalkicking fly-halves turned out mob-handed for the opening round of the Six Nations, all nine of them. How wonderful to report...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoShane Williams: So good to see mighty George back among tries
Watching Wales win is great but seeing George North in that sort of form is even better. George gave everyone a...
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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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/ 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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/ 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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