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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Nathan Thomas – former Wales, Bath and Llanelli back row
1. Iestyn Thomas – No frills or nonsense, a great player who would consistently get on with his job and lived...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Cory Hill – NG Dragons lock
As Wales‘ brightest talents spark an exodus from the Valleys it’s surprising to see one of their hottest prospects heading the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Let’s spare a thought for Toggie and Tanky
Freddy ‘Tanky’ Turner captained Scotland one hundred years ago, a Liverpudlian by birth who worked in the family printing business and...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoDelon Armitage: Toulon will release us for England
Delon Armitage has described England’s refusal to pick France-based players as a “big opportunity missed”, insisting he and brother Steffon are...
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Room 101
/ 12 years agoRoom 101: Dominic Moon – Preston Grasshoppers No.8
1. Bad taste tattoos I’ve got a three-quarter sleeve tattoo and a dodgy one on my ankle from a holiday in...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoGeorge Ford called up by England as Toby Flood is dropped
George Ford has been called up by England ahead of the Six Nations as Stuart Lancaster named his new EPS and...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Georgia on my mind as the cosy club stick together
Lacking a degree in applied mathematics I only look at the IRB world rankings once a year and that is in...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoManagement team step in to rescue Nottingham
Nottingham has today announced that the club is under new ownership as a management-led team completed the purchase of the club...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoBritish and Irish option is Heineken alternative
A fresh attempt is being made to salvage a substitute tournament from the wreckage of Europe – a revised British and...
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Rob Webber – Bath hooker
Good season so far? Really good. Everyone’s working hard and we’ve been getting some good results. We just want to keep...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoDragons sign Lee Byrne and Aled Brew
The Newport-Gwent Dragons‘ desire to become Wales‘ top region has been boosted by the signing of internationals Lee Byrne and Aled...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain urges England to look at some new faces in the World Cup build up
The seemingly routine announcement of amendments to the England elite squad on Thursday at Twickenham is the exact opposite. It is...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: This Anglo-Welsh decoy shouldn’t be discounted
Is the golden handshake across the Severn, binding the four Welsh regions to the English clubs, the solution it is being...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: RFU Championship clubs face a vital strategy meeting
Later this month the chairmen and owners of the 12 RFU Championship clubs will lock themselves away in a Birmingham Hotel...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoDave Ward wins Gatorade Game Changer award
Dave Ward has been voted December’s Gatorade Game Changer following his man-of-the-match display against Exeter in Big Game 6 at Twickenham...
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English Championship
/ 12 years agoChampionship clubs’ rage over Anglo-Welsh proposals
Championship chair- man Geoff Irvine believes it is highly unlikely the Rugby Football Union will sanction a 16-team Anglo-Welsh league, describing...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 12 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Don Caskie – former London Scottish & Gloucester centre and Moseley & Georgia head coach
After my playing career I coached Georgia for the World Cup in New Zealand – an outstanding experience all-round. It is...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoIRB scrap “yes nine” scrum call
As revealed by Jon Newcombe in The Rugby Paper on December 29, referees will now use non-verbal communication to indicate to...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoBristol sign Dwayne Peel and Anthony Perenise
Bristol have made two major coups in their quest for promotion from the Championship with the arrival of Sale scrum-half Dwayne...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoAgent Tom Beattie recovers from “freak condition”
The end of the year is a busy period for agents as clubs look to build their squad for the following...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoWRU ‘will move their top stars to England’
The Welsh Rugby Union is proposing to sign six players and loan them to English clubs as a consequence of the...
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Junior Paramore – former Bedford, Gloucester and Samoa No.8
1. Rodrigo Roncero – Roddy is such a committed player, you know you can rely on him. Quiet, but once he’s...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoAndy Goode drops Wasps to victory
Andy Goode slotted a monstrous last-gasp drop goal to see London Wasps claim a 19-16 win over Exeter at Adams Park...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoJamie Gibson salvage draw for Leicester
Jamie Gibson scored a try on the last play of the game as Leicester salvaged a 27-27 draw against Bath at...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Sam Olver – Northampton fly-half
Labelled a ‘softie in the backs’ by his dad, a former England hooker, Northampton Saints fly-half Sam Olver is already plotting...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoWorcester sign Andries Pretorius
Worcester Warriors have signed Wales international Andries Pretorius ahead of next season. The Cardiff Blues No.8, who has two caps, joins...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 12 teams
Gloucester v Saracens Gloucester: Rob Cook; Charlie Sharples, Mike Tindall, Billy Twelvetrees (Capt.), Jonny May; Freddie Burns, Jimmy Cowan; Nick Wood, Huia...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Cliff was out of this world, but Barry was untouchable!
New Year gongs will be all the rage all too soon, a good enough excuse to enter the festive spirit and...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoRaboDirect Pro12 round 12 teams
Connacht v Leinster Connacht: Darragh Leader; Fionn Carr, Robbie Henshaw, Eoin Griffin, Matt Healy; Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion; Brett Wilkinson, Jason Harris-Wright,...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGreene King IPA Championship round 12 teams
Greene King IPA Championship round 13 Jersey v London Welsh Jersey: Jack Burroughs; Grant Pointer, Drew Locke, David Bishop, Mark Foster; Niall...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoSorry, but I’m happy on the wing says George North
George North is not planning on making his switch to the centres permanent any time soon – even if life on...
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Room 101
/ 12 years agoRoom 101: Brian Smith – London Irish Director of Rugby
1. Rugby Administration Why does a professional game have amateur match officials with no system of reward or a level of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher takes a personal look at the Rugby World in 2013
BEST NEWCOMERS BTSport for their lively match day coverage and excellent Sunday lunchtime round-up show which is the must-watch rugby programme...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: Danny Cipriani is a risk, but he could unlock golden door
Who holds the keys to No.10 for England? There is no shortage of contenders to pilot them through the 2015 World...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoSporting all-rounder Hayden Smith back ‘home’ at Saracens
He grew up playing basketball in Australia and discovered rugby in the USA. And now Hayden Smith has returned from a...
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Will Welch – Newcastle captain
Sum up your season so far? It’s been exciting back in the Premiership. We’re happy with where we are but we’ve...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain picks his highs and lows from 2013
Team of the Year – The 2013 Lions. Whereas the All Blacks are virtually a club side which plays and trains...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoDead-eye Stephen Myler has England in his sights
Northampton’s marksman Stephen Myler has revealed his burning to desire to represent England during the forthcoming RBS Six Nations.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 12 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Hugh William-Jones –former Wales & Llanelli prop
I was the first ever temporary blood replacement for Wales – against Italy in 1994 in a World Cup qualifier in...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoLeigh Halfpenny on his way to Toulon
Reports in France suggest Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has signed for Toulon ahead of next season. Peter Jackson EXCLUSIVELY revealed the British and Lions...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGloucester confirm Akapusi Qera’s departure
Gloucester confirmed today that flanker Akapusi Qera will leave Kingsholm at the end of the year to take up a short-term...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoKaty Mclean receives MBE in New Year’s Honours List
England’s Katy Mclean has received an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to rugby. The 28-year-old fly-half from...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoQuotes of the Year
“I was the Englishman who gate crashed the Welsh party. Phil Bennett got the ball and ran up his own back...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoFreddie Burns will replace Toby Flood at Leicester Tigers next season
Freddie Burns will be playing for Leicester next season as the Tigers’ goal-kicking successor to Toby Flood.
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: David Rees – former Bristol, Leeds, Sale & England wing
1. Jason Leonard – He played in one of my first Premiership games and in one moment he sat on top...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoJames Short joins Lodon Wasps on loan
London Wasps have signed winger James Short from Saracens on a loan deal for the remainder of the season. Short, who...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoWelsh will be safe from Aviva Premiership relegation
The Welsh regions have struck a deal guaranteeing three of their four teams immunity from relegation as a condition of joining...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Jack Walker – Leeds & England U20 hooker
For the last few years it’s been his older brother Chris making the headlines at Leeds Carnegie, but fresh from beating...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: All Blacks chase the dollar in Big Apple
The All Blacks have announced their intention to cash in on the American market with a match in New York next...
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English Championship
/ 12 years ago‘Ryan Giggs’ tribute for record man David Jackson
David Jackson has been hailed as the “the Ryan Giggs of Nottingham Rugby” by club CEO Simon Beatham after the record-breaking...
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