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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain – It’s a breath of fresh air as Eddie Jones gives us his exciting tale of the unexpected
It’s simple, mate: if you’re not in the squad you haven’t done enough to get there. That’s the Eddie Jones approach...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoSlimmed-down Tomas Francis has appetite for Grand Slam
Tomas Francis is desperate to be part of a curious Wales hat-trick in the Six Nations. The Exeter prop was handed...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Nigel Horton – former England, Moseley and Toulouse lock
Being the first England player to play for their country across three decades, I once found myself the subject of a...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWarren Gatland goes for experience in Wales Six Nations squad
Warren Gatland has named a 37-man squad for the Six Nations that features one uncapped player in scrum-half Aled Davies and...
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/ 10 years agoBath confirm Stooke signing
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Bath have signed second row Elliott Stooke from West Country...
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/ 10 years agoEngland U20s named Six Nations squad
Darren Atkins and Calum Waters are the new faces in an otherwise unchanged England U20 Elite Player Squad as they look...
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/ 10 years agoScotland name uncapped props in 6 Nations squad
Head Coach Vern Cotter today named uncapped props Zander Fagerson and Rory Sutherland in a 35-man Scotland squad for the upcoming...
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/ 10 years agoVIDEO: Clermont flanker cited for Wayne Barnes push
Viktor Kolelishvili has beens cited following his much talked-about push on Wayne Barnes in Clermont‘s defeat to the Ospreys in the...
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/ 10 years agoAlun Wyn Jones to stay in Wales
Alun Wyn Jones has committed his long-term future to the Ospreys and Wales after re-signing his National Dual Contract (NDC). The...
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/ 10 years agoTitans add Adam Sinclair to squad
Rotherham have today strengthened their pack with the addition of Scottish second row forward Adam Sinclair. Sinclair, 22, has been playing...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years ago‘Madcap’ Joe Marler best when he’s horrible! – Adam Jones
Joe Marler will be back at his snarling, aggressive best for the Six Nations according to Adam Jones, who believes his...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoJoe Marler pens new Harlequins deal
Joe Marler has committed his future to Harlequins by signing a new deal with the London club. The England loosehead, 25,...
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/ 10 years agoRodney Ah You to join Ulster
Ulster have announced the signing of Ireland international tighthead Rodney Ah You ahead of next season. The 27-year-old, who can also...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Adam Preocanin – Ealing and former London Scottish, Saracens and Queensland University lock
1. Darren Molloy – Packed down behind the Wasps legend when he was player-coach at Westcombe Park. Came on as sub,...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoWe’re flying thanks to Kevin Sinfield says Dave Doherty
Carnegie centurion Dave Doherty credits the British & Irish Cup – and the growing impact of Kevin Sinfield – for the...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Luke White – Harlequins fly-half
Luke White is learning all the intricacies of playing fly-half at the highest level and in Nick Evans he couldn’t have...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoChampions Cup round 5 teams
Pool 1 Oyonnax v Toulouse Oyonnax: Quentin Etienne; Silvere Tian, Vincent Martin, Eamonn Sheridan, Uwa Tawalo; Nicky Robinson, Fabien Cibray (Capt.);...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoExeter confirm Ollie Devoto signing
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on December 28, Exeter Chiefs have signed centre Ollie Devoto. The 22-year-old,...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Friday fun and games is strictly for Wales
Friday night fever of the virulent Six Nations kind will break out again in Cardiff next month. France in Round Three...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoRichard Wigglesworth: Schalk Burger can be fantastic, like John Smit
Schalk Burger will be a huge hit at Saracens and a positive influence on the young forwards at the club according...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Matt Everard – Nottingham flanker
1. Wet socks It’s amazing how many times I put on a fresh, clean pair of socks as I’m about to...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Cardiff Blues have signed one of Europe’s top talents
Of all the transfers and moves announced so far – Matthew Morgan joining Cardiff Blues is by far the most exciting....
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoOspreys capture Springbok centre
Ospreys have announced the signing of South African international JJ Engelbrecht, subject to work permit. In what has been described as...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoBig names have added to buzz at Harlequins
Harlequins flyer Ross Chisholm reckons Lions star Jamie Roberts and the club’s other experienced new signings have transformed the outlook at...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoVIDEO: Stade Francais wing hit by 15-week ban for gouging
Stade Francais wing Josaia Raisuqe has been suspended for 15 weeks for eye gouging CJ Stander in the Champions Cup last...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Jack Wallace – Bristol full-back
Enjoyed the Festive period? It was as nice as it was hectic. I had Christmas Day with the family but I...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSeven uncapped player in England squad
Eddie Jones has named seven uncapped players in his first England squad as head coach. The 33-man squad will meet at...
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/ 10 years agoDavid Wilson pens new Bath deal
David Wilson has extended his contract with Bath. Wilson, who was left out of Eddie Jones‘ first England squad today despite...
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/ 10 years agoTheo Brophy Clews re-signs with London Irish
London Irish have managed to retain the services of highly-rated fly-half Theo Brophy Clews. The 18-year-old, who is in his first...
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/ 10 years agoAlex Lozowski to join Saracens
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on November 15, Saracens have brought in Wasps fly-half Alex Lozowski on...
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/ 10 years agoWarriors sign Bath lock Spencer
Warriors have secured the signing of Bath lock Will Spencer who will move to Sixways ahead of next season. The giant...
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/ 10 years agoBack trio commit to Wasps
Rob Miller, Josh Bassett and Brendan Macken have joined James Haskell and Nathan Hughes in agreeing new terms with the club....
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/ 10 years agoBroken jaw confirmed for Owen Williams
Owen Williams will be out for up to eight weeks after Richard Cockerill confirmed the fly-half suffered a double fracture in...
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/ 10 years agoGill banned but Ward and Horwill cleared
Rhys Gill has been banned for three weeks following his red card in Saracens‘ first defeat of the season at Harlequins...
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/ 10 years agoSale rocked by Dan Braid injury
Sale captain Dan Braid might never play for the Sharks again after it was revealed he requires a shoulder surgery and...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDan Cole’s paid a price for playing fair – Marcos Ayerza
England prop will beat the scrum cheats and remain one of the world’s premier tightheads during the Six Nations, according to...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoAlex Corbisiero and Northampton part ways
Alex Corbisiero has left Northampton Saints with immediate effect. Corbisiero, 27 recently announced his intention to take a year away from...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Ross Reynolds – former Wallaby No.8 and Rotherham, Australia and Brumbies coach
Having won Premierships in Australian club rugby as both a player and a coach with Manly, Gordon and Sydney University, it...
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/ 10 years agoKyle Eastmond renews contract with Bath
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Bath have won their battle to keep Kyle Eastmond at the...
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/ 10 years agoRob Buchanan commits to Harlequins
Hooker Rob Buchanan has committed his future to Harlequins by putting pen to paper on a new contract. 24 year-old Buchanan,...
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/ 10 years agoAndy Farrell beings Ireland’s involvement with Munster
Andy Farrell will join Munster in an advisory role with immediate effect. The role will see the incoming Ireland defence coach...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWatch out Billy, Nathan Hughes wants both your shirts!
Wasps juggernaut Nathan Hughes has already made Billy Vunipola‘s No.8 jersey his own at club level and now says he feels...
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/ 10 years agoWales stars in exile face All Blacks’ tour axe
Wales face the prospect of confronting the All Blacks this summer without four of their World Cup players. The first victims...
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/ 10 years agoJP Pietersen joins Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers have announced the signature of World Cup winner JP Pietersen ahead of next season. Pietersen, who has 66 Test...
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/ 10 years agoHarry Sloan commits to Harlequins
Harry Sloan has re-signed with Harlequins. One of 17 Academy graduates in the current Harlequins squad, Harry Sloan is a double...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Michael Keating – Rotherham and former Leinster wing
1. Cian Healy – The Leinster star is a schoolmate of mine from Belvedere College. He has since gone on to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWhizzkid Johnny Williams all set for stardom says Chris Noakes
Teenage centre sensation Johnny Williams has what it takes to go all the way according to London Irish playmaker Chris Noakes....
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Joe Cokanasiga – London Irish wing
Joe Cokanasiga smashed his way through junior rugby, but after a few months training full-time with the London Irish senior squad...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBath centre Joseph to hit 50 against Toulon
Jonathan Joseph will make his 50th appearance for bath on Sunday as they travel to Toulon for their rescheduled Champions Cup...
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/ 10 years agoPremiership round 9 teams
Exeter v Gloucester Exeter: Phil Dollman; Olly Woodburn, Jack Nowell, Ian Whitten, James Short; Gareth Steenson, Will Chudley; Ben Moon, Jack...
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