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Champions Cup
/ 12 years agoChase on to sponsor the £10m Champions Cup
Five global brands are in the market to sponsor the proposed Champions’ Cup at a minimum asking price of £10m-a-season.
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoJoel Tomkins to make Test debut against Australia
Joel Tomkins will make his England Test debut on Saturday after being named in the matchday squad to face Australia at...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoJames O’Connor joins London Irish
As expected, James O’Connor has joined London Irish until the end of the season. The 23-year-old utility back, who was released from...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoMike Phillips to take legal action against Bayonne
Mike Phillips is planning to take legal action against Bayonne following his sacking. The Welsh scrum-half said he was “disappointed and...
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Karl Dickson – Harlequins scrum-half
1. Soane Tonga’uiha – I played with him at Bedford. He arrived in a No.13 jersey, which was a bit scary,...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoTim Molenaar leaves Gloucester to join Harlequins
Tim Molenaar has been released by Gloucester to join Harlequins until the end of the current season. New Zealand born Molenaar,...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoIntersport Tony Pryce – From grassroots up – Now available online!
At Intersport Tony Pryce, we understand rugby is more than just a game – it’s a way of life. From grassroots...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoRob Webber and Henry Thomas added to England Squad
Rob Webber and Henry Thomas will join the England camp at Pennyhill Park this evening ahead of the clash against Australia at Twickenham...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoLondon Wasps too Goode for Leicester Tigers
Andy Goode put on a kicking masterclass today as London Wasps beat the Leicester Tigers 22-12 at Adams Park. In wet...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoMike Phillips sacked by Bayonne
Mike Phillips will be sacked tomorrow by Bayonne according to reports in France. The Wales scrum-half was suspended earlier this week...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Charlie Ewels – Bath lock
Charlie Ewels has been nurtured by Bath and England since the age of 15 but there is only one man the...
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English Championship
/ 12 years agoRichard Thorpe: Time with Leicester Tigers was no waste
London Welsh flanker Richard Thorpe is desperate to forget nine months of injury hell by firing the Exiles back into the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Fifty years on, the kick that rocked the world as Newport beat the All Blacks
Dick Uzzell and his old comrades will be given the freedom of Newport next week in belated recognition of something they...
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Latest News
/ 12 years ago“The ERC is dead,” LNR president Paul Goze
LNR president Paul Goze last night persisted with the argument that the ERC was “dead” despite the announcement a consensus had...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership Rugby: “Significant issues not addressed by ERC yet”
Premiership Rugby acknowledged the “progress” made in Dublin earlier today but stressed that “there remain some significant ones which have not yet...
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Champions Cup
/ 12 years agoConsensus reached in Dublin over Heineken Cup row
A consensus has been reached over the Heineken Cup row at a meeting in Dublin today.
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership, Pro 12, Championship team news
After a two-week break due to the Heineken Cup, the Aviva Premiership and the RaboDirect Pro12 are back. The Greene King...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 6 teams
Bath v Gloucester Bath: Anthony Watson; Semesa Rokoduguni, Jonathan Joseph, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Peter Stringer; Paul James, Rob...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGreene King IPA Championship round 5 teams
Greene King IPA Championship round 5 teams Bedford v Ealing Trailfinders Bedford: Mike Le Bourgeois; Ollie Dodge, Brendan Burke, Mark Atkinson, James...
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Room 101
/ 12 years agoRoom 101: Jamie Lennard – Doncaster fly-half
1. Paralysis by analysis It’s fair to say the video analysis suite is not my favourite place; not because I’ve got...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain talks to Warren Gatland about the Lions triumph and autumn challenge
Warren Gatland‘s credentials as the best coach in Northern Hemisphere rugby, and arguably the best in the world, have been writ...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Gregor Townsend still getting to grips with the enigma of French rugby
Gregor Townsend, who did rather more than simply survive five seasons of club rugby in France, has always insisted that one...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoRaboDirect Pro12 round 6 teams
Edinburgh v Treviso Edinburgh: Greig Tonks; Dougie Fife, Nick De Luca, Matt Scott, Tim Visser; Harry Leonard, Greig Laidlaw (Capt.); Alasdair...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoFrancois Louw: I’m happy to split Bath with Springboks
Just seven days after playing for the Springboks in a pulsating Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand, Francois Louw was not...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoVIDEO: Chris Robshaw confirmed as England captain
As expected, Chris Robshaw has been confirmed as England‘s captain ahead of the Autumn Internationals. The Harlequins skipper, who has led his...
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Mark Easter – Sale Sharks No.8
Pleased with your season so far? Delighted. I injured my shoulder last November but recovered in time for the start of...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoJames O’Connor tipped for short-term move to London Irish
James O’Connor has announced he will be moving to England “next month” and reports Down Under suggest London Irish are leading...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoThree uncapped players in Ireland squad
Dave Kearney, Jack McGrath and James Coughlan could be making their Test debut next month after being named in Ireland‘s squad...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: Certitudes for England? I can count only two!
Stuart Lancaster‘s head must be in a spin. This is because with only two weeks to go before England open their...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoJacques Burger gives the credit to Billy Vunipola for flying start
He has been called the best ‘signing’ of the summer after putting two years of injury hell behind him – but...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoWelsh regions “fully support” Champions Cup
The Heineken Cup got closer to its death tonight after the governing body of the Welsh regions, Regional Rugby Wales, revealed...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoEngland release ten players to clubs
Stuart Lancaster has released ten players from his England squad ahead of the Aviva Premiership round this weekend. Dave Attwood, Freddie...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 12 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Craig Gillies – former Bath, Worcester and England lock
With 288 first team appearances over 11 years, there is no doubting Worcester Warriors are a team close to my heart....
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoWales name uncapped trio
Rhodri Williams, Cory Allen and Eli Walker will be looking to make their Test debut next month after being named in...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoScotland name five uncapped players for Autumn Tests
Scotland head coach Scott Johnson has named five uncapped players in his 41-man Scotland squad for a training camp in Glasgow...
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Champions Cup
/ 12 years agoPeace set to break out over Europe
The war over Europe could be settled soon with all six nations reunited under the new Anglo-French banner, the Champions’ Cup.
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoBlues’ captain Matthew Rees to have testicular surgery
Cardiff Blues captain Matthew Rees will undergo testicular surgery it was announced today. The British & Irish Lion hooker joined the...
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Mike Teague – former Lions, England, Gloucester and Cardiff flanker
1. David Sole – He was outstanding for the Lions. Fit and strong and one of those guys who could still...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoDrunk Mike Phillips suspended by Bayonne
Wales and Lions star Mike Phillips faces a disciplinary hearing at his club Bayonne after being accused of being drunk at...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoNew Zealand name squad for European tour
Five players are in line to make their All Blacks debut after Steven Hensen named his New Zealand squad for the...
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/ 12 years agoHeineken Cup round up
Nick Evans slotted a last-gasp drop-goal as Harlequins rescued a late losing bonus-point in Clermont to keep their hopes of qualification...
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/ 12 years agoAmlin Cup round 2 wrap
Sale added to Worcester woes beating the Warriors 29-15 at Sixways. The Sharks put on a fine first half display crossing...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoTop 5 Rugby Apps
Log into the Android and iOS App Store and you’ll find a million and one different rugby apps but which ones...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Cameron Neild – Sale hooker
Cameron Neild is rising through the ranks at Sale Sharks and is part of this year’s England U20s setup, but he...
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Ireland’s new star is made in Wales
At the end of a week when English football got its knickers in a nationality twist, Ireland‘s next scrum-half can be...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: The bogus water boys are pouring out advice
With Mike Catt giving England coaching directives while on the pitch during Six Nations matches last season, and Neil Jenkins doing...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoHeineken Cup round 2 teams
Pool 1 Northampton v Ospreys Northampton: Ben Foden; Jamie Elliot, George Pisi, Luther Burrell, George North; Stephen Myler, Lee Dickson; Alex Waller,...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoRob Cook pens new two-year deal with Gloucester
Rob Cook has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract with Gloucester it was announced today. The 29-year-old full-back...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoAmlin Challenge Cup round 2 teams
Worcester v Sale Worcester: Chris Pennell; Josh Drauniniu, Alex Grove, Max Stelling, Dean Hammond; Paul Warwick, Jeremy Su’a; George Porter, Chris...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoOwen Farrell earns Paul Grayson vote in line-up of the No.10s
Paul Grayson cannot recall such intense competition for the England No.10 shirt but the second highest points scorer in Red Rose...
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