News By Paul Rees
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoHarlequins skipper Alex Dombrandt keen to prove his worth for England
It has been a taxing season for Alex Dombrandt with Harlequins languishing near the bottom of the Premiership and the No.8...
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Features
/ 5 days agoPaul Rees: Will England grab the man of steel, Shaun Edwards?
Paul Rees considers whether Shaun Edwards may end up on Steve Borthwick’s staff if he parts company with France...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoSale Sharks are looking for some French tips
Alex Sanderson plans for a makeover at Sale Sharks over the summer will take him to French champions Toulouse.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNorthampton Saints flanker Tom Pearson sets his sights on England return
Tom Pearson has had another strong season for Premiership leaders Northampton Saints but has not come closer to adding to his...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLeicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs: Geoff Parling – We are in control of our own destiny
Leicester Tigers face a potential shootout against Bath at The Rec on Saturday for home advantage in the play-offs, but must...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: Ireland’s big boys must stand up after European heartache
Paul Rees says last weekend’s ‘European’ finals proved a chastening experience for Leinster and Ulster.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoAustralia’s Len Ikitau sets his sights on World Cup spot after deciding to leave Exeter Chiefs
Len Ikitau is returning to Australia at the end of the season to pursue his dream of playing in a World...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPicture perfect! Exeter Chiefs’ Olly Woodburn is enjoying his new vision
Olly Woodburn’s switch from wing to full-back has not been his only exposure this season – he has just published a...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: Max Ojomoh’s mystery absence is in need of an answer
Paul Rees wonders why Bath centre Max Ojomoh is not in the England squad as Steve Borthwick opts for Benhard Janse...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem: Saracens keep play-off hopes alive as Exeter Chiefs slip up against Harlequins
Bath joined Northampton Saints in the play-offs with a big victory over Newcastle Red Bulls while Saracens maintained their late push...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoPaul Rees: Protectionism of the Prem is costing England and Steve Borthwick
Paul Rees looks at the selection issue hindering England coach Steve Borthwick.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoCommanding Charlie Atkinson has got future England squad potential
Atkinson’s form for Gloucester has made him a contender for the England squad which will be announced tomorrow ahead of the...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 weeks agoHenry Arundell is ready to go again after near miss with Bath
Henry Arundell against Louis Bielle-Biarrey was one of the match-ups to savour when Bath met Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup semi-final...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoHome comforts can wait as Leicester Tigers wing Ollie Hassell-Collins focuses on Sale Sharks clash
Ollie Hassell-Collins says Leicester Tigers are looking no further forward than today’s encounter with Sale Sharks in Salford as they chase...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoBath 69-12 Newcastle Red Bulls: Max Ojomoh’s entrance puts the holders in full flow
Bath qualified for the play-offs with a routine bonus point victory over a Newcastle Red Bulls side that will finish bottom...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoSale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers: Tom Curry return boosts Alex Sanderson’s side for meaty test
Alex Sanderson has welcomed the return of Tom Curry as Sale Sharks look to defeat a side above them in the...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoExeter Chiefs vs Bath: Max Norey out to prove his worth for Rob Baxter’s side
Max Norey had little hesitation in signing a new contract with Exeter Chiefs despite a lack of starts for the club.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBristol Bears 26-41 Saracens: Sarries fix their sights on play-offs
Saracens are on the march. A third successive victory may have kept them in sixth place, but with home games against...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLife in the second row suits Northampton Saints’ Ed Prowse to a tee
Second rows are regularly used at wing forward but Northampton Saints’ Ed Prowse has settled into the position after being converted...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoNewcastle Red Bulls vs Harlequins: Jason Gilmore believes Alex Dombrandt deserves an England recall
Harlequins chief Jason Gilmore believes Alex Dombrandt is in the form of his life and merits a recall by England this...
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Features
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: ‘Europe’ is a formidable mountain to conquer
Paul Rees looks at the challenges teams face on the road in the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup plus more...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoGabriel Ibitoye is enjoying a licence to entertain with Bristol Bears
Bristol Bears wing Gabriel Ibitoye is one of the Premiership’s most swashbuckling players, but his daring and adventure, as well as...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoDafydd Jenkins: Tough times at Exeter Chiefs made us better
Dafydd Jenkins believes the tough times he endured last season with Exeter Chiefs and Wales were worth it.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoJoe Carpenter: New signings will beef Sale Sharks up
Joe Carpenter believes the signings Sale Sharks have made for next season will help them climb the Premiership table.
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Features
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: Bath’s train heading for glory
Paul Rees looks forward to today’s Champions Cup semi-final between Johann van Graan’s men and Bordeaux-Begles
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSam Graham: It is tough to leave Northampton Saints
Sam Graham wants to leave Northampton Saints on a high after making what he said was the difficult decision to leave...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGeorge Skivington: Gloucester will be tougher next season
Gloucester will be getting physical in the summer when their new-look coaching team assembles after a season that has so far...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGloucester vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter insists Kingsholm drubbing will motivate his side
Rob Baxter endured his darkest day in charge of Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm 12 months ago this weekend and he has...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Exeter Chiefs in search of an American with a dream
Paul Rees looks at the financial challenges facing the Prem.
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Attacking sides get away with too much at the breakdown
Paul Rees on how and when the TMO should get involved...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoJack van Poortvliet: England are going in the right direction after Paris performance
Jack van Poortvliet believes the way England finished their 2026 Six Nations campaign in France is their template going forward.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoJason Gilmore: Retired Harlequins lock Joe Launchbury could be a top coach
Harlequins chief Jason Gilmore expects Joe Launchbury to become a successful coach after the second row last week called time on...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Wales go in search of a path back to the summit
Paul Rees sees signs of a better tomorrow for the men in red as debate continues about what happens next.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoErnst van Rhyn commits to Sale Sharks as Courtney Lawes joins up
Ernst van Rhyn has committed himself to another three years with Sale Sharks, having found his second home in Manchester.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoAndy Goode: Fans want to see top Leicester Tigers stars in Champions Cup knockouts
Andy Goode is disappointed his former club Leicester Tigers have not picked a full-strength team for today’s Champions Cup clash at...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoHanro Liebenberg: I’ll miss the Leicester Tigers fans
Hanro Liebenberg may be moving on from Leicester at the end of the season, but the Tigers will never leave him.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoBordeaux-Begles vs Leicester Tigers: Geoff Parling sees light at end of the tunnel
Geoff Parling is confident Leicester Tigers will ask questions of holders Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup today, even without three rested...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLouis Rees-Zammit: I’m loving playing at full-back for Bristol Bears and Wales
Louis Rees-Zammit is relishing playing at full-back for Bristol Bears and Wales and getting more comfortable in the position every match.
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Why rugby must adapt to survive in the social media age
Paul Rees reports on how the game needs to adapt to attract new fans in a world dominated by social media.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoToulouse 59-26 Bristol Bears: The Red and Blacks give Pat Lam’s side a lesson in finishing
Bristol Bears opened and closed the scoring, but in between, they were torn apart as Toulouse passed 50 points at home...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoLouie Hennessey: Wales are ‘dark horses’ for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Louie Hennessey has warned England to watch out for Wales in next year’s World Cup.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoJason Gilmore: I’ll bring the good times back to Harlequins
Jason Gilmore has vowed to bring back success to Harlequins sooner rather than later after being appointed head coach for next...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints prop Manny Iyogun determined to prove a point after England snub
Manny Iyogun is looking to make up for his disappointment at missing out on Six Nations action by helping Northampton Saints...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSteven Luatua: I’ve got one more year left in me at Bristol Bears
Steven Luatua is looking to finish his career with Bristol Bears next season – if he can secure a new contract.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBristol Bears 14-18 Harlequins: Alex Dombrandt puts the squeeze on Bears
It is highly unusual for this fixture to be decided by defence. Bristol Bears had won the last four with a...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Rugby union has been rocked by a points explosion
Paul Rees looks at the challenges facing defence coaches as they try to counter the rise in try scoring...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSale Sharks vs Bath: Alex Sanderson wants his side to ‘put noses out of joint’
Sale Sharks’ title hopes may have evaporated but Alex Sanderson wants his players to “put a few noses out of joint”...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoStephen Jones to focus on attack at Newcastle Red Bulls
Stephen Jones believes this year’s Six Nations has shown the game is in fine fettle as he looks to bring the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoLeicester Tigers vs Bristol Bears: We’re out to prove ourselves – Fitz Harding
Bristol Bears skipper Fitz Harding has challenged his players to use the next two months to prove they are up to...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoOllie Chessum: Six Nations performance in Paris gives England belief for the future
Ollie Chessum feels that, for all the frustration England felt at losing to France with the final kick of the match...














