Club Rugby
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Premiership
/ 15 hours agoCharlie Elliott: The new Premiership rebrand – All of the details
The Premiership is set to rebrand itself to simply the ‘Prem’ from next season, as part of a plan to make...
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Latest News
/ 15 hours agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Bath’s title celebrations & Ma’a Nonu rolls back the years
Across the world of rugby, there were lots of moments to look back on from this weekend. Given that it saw...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoBath heroes roll back the years to rule Premiership again
Bath boss Johann van Graan warned the Premiership there is more where that came from after his side finally ended their...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoNearly 60 Premiership players chasing new deals for next season
Worcester's re-emergence as a professional entity and the return of the salary cap to pre-pandemic levels have helped to reduce the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 days agoOwen Farrell returning to Saracens
Owen Farrell is rejoining Saracens this summer after an underwhelming season in France at Racing 92. Saracens agreed to pay a...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoGallagher Premiership set for new ‘Prem’ rebrand
The Premiership will become the ‘Gallagher Prem’ next season as it rebrands in a bid to champion the intensity, aggression and...
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Premiership
/ 2 days agoBath 23-21 Leicester Tigers: 29 years on and Finn Russell puts Bath back on top
Bath .................................... 23pts Tries: Du Toit 26, Ojomoh 49 Conversions: Russell 27, 50 Penalties: Russell 9, 41, 70 Pied piper: Finn...
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Premiership
/ 2 days agoMichael Cheika – ‘I’ve never seen refereeing like that in my life’
Dan Cole was binned for a late challenge on Finn Russell, and Michael Cheika claimed his side got no change off...
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Columnists
/ 2 days agoPaul Rees: Ben Spencer’s kicking has Bath on the front foot
It felt as if the trophy presentation could have been made at half-time. Bath led 13-7, and only once in their...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 days agoBrendan Gallagher: Magical mystery tour ends with a flourish for Bath
When you have not won a Premiership title for 29 years, it matters not a jot how you break the drought,...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoLeinster make sure as they crush Bulls to win URC title
By Ben Jaycock Leinster ............................. 32pts Tries: Conan 6, Barrett 14, van der Flier 23, Gunne 73 Conversions: Prendergast 7, 14;...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoRyan Baird: I am so proud of everyone at Leinster
Leinster second row Ryan Baird revelled in taking his side back to the top of their domestic league after a tough...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoBen Spencer and Finn Russell are the perfect pair
It started with a headlock and a chewed ear, but the relationship between Ben Spencer and Finn Russell has developed into...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoMarco Bortolami replaces Paul Deacon at Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks have appointed Marco Bortolami as head coach to replace Paul Deacon, who left the club on Wednesday having been...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoURC Team of the Season: Bulls lead charge in pick of the finest
Simon Thomas selects his best XV from the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 Season, as he picks Munster centre Tom Farrell as...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 days agoJames O’Connor looks likely to replace Handre Pollard at Leicester Tigers
Crusaders and Australia fly-half James O’Connor looks set to join Leicester on a one-year deal after turning down an offer from...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoJaco Pienaar to coach the Northampton Saints scrum
Northampton have appointed Jaco Pienaar as their new scrum coach. The 42-year-old will arrive at Franklin’s Gardens this summer, replacing Matt Ferguson,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 days agoRoss Moriarty finalises move to Ospreys
Ospreys have completed the signing of Wales back row Ross Moriarty from French side Brive. The British and Irish Lion returns...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoResults
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/ 2 days agoAnother bad day for sorry Grenoble
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN All action: Grenoble’s Julien Farnoux takes the fight to Perpignan at Stade des Alpes PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Premiership
/ 3 days agoBest Individual Matchups in the Premiership and URC Finals
Finals weekend is coming up in both the Premiership and the United Rugby Championship (URC). Bath play Leicester Tigers at Twickenham...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 days agoLeinster vs Bulls: Big URC Final Preview
Leinster hosts the Vodacom Bulls in the final of the United Rugby Championship (URC) this weekend. The game will be held...
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Premiership
/ 4 days agoBath vs Leicester Tigers: Big Premiership Final Preview
Bath face Leicester Tigers at Twickenham to decide the winner of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season. The Blue, Black and Whites have...
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Premiership
/ 4 days agoOwen Farrell set for Saracens return as Racing 92 contract ripped up after one season
Owen Farrell is set to return to the Premiership, rejoining Saracens from Racing 92 on a reported five-year deal. Speculation has...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 5 days agoDan Sheehan – “There is absolutely no way the Bulls will be hungrier than Leinster”
Leinster and Ireland star Hooker Dan Sheehan insists that there is absolutely no way a team will be hungrier than Leinster...
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Premiership
/ 5 days agoFinal Test: Ben Spencer vs Jack Van Poortvliet in Premiership Showdown for England Shirt
An exciting Gallagher Premiership comes to an end this Saturday. Bath and Leicester Tigers will clash, and only one will leave...
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoPremiership Final Preview: Finn Russell ready to avenge last year’s final defeat
Scotland and Bath’s star fly-half was forced off with cramp in the final stages of last week’s nail-biting west-county derby against...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 7 days agoThe Calm in the Storm: How Scarlets’ Archie Hughes Is Defining His Game
Over the past few years, Welsh rugby has entered a new era. Many familiar faces have walked away from the game,...
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Latest News
/ 7 days agoPete Ryan: Welsh youngster Josh Carrington is one to watch for Bristol Bears
Wednesday holds a special place for rugby union fans in the UK. The games’ rising stars take to the pitch to...
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Summer Tours
/ 7 days agoBack in Welsh Colours: Josh Macleod’s Road to Japan
There is something about Wales producing top-quality talent in the back row—the likes of Sam Warburton, Dan Lydiate, and Justin Tipuric...
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Premiership
/ 1 week agoPremiership & URC Team of the Week: Home comfort in Semi-Finals
The Premiership and URC semi-finals have now been played, with the finalists for both competitions now decided. All four home teams won, with...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoMichael Cheika tells his Leicester Tigers: We’ve won nothing yet
Michael Cheika saw his Leicester side make the Premiership final but warned: It means nothing without the trophy. An epic semi-final...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoSteve Diamond leads the applause for Newcastle Falcons backer Semore Kurdi
As Newcastle finished the season waiting for news on a takeover, Steve Diamond paid tribute to backer Semore Kurdi. Red Bull...
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/ 1 week agoJack van Poortvliet keen to follow in Ben Youngs’ footsteps
Jack van Poortvliet has spent his rugby upbringing idolising fellow Norfolk-born scrum-half Ben Youngs and now hopes to step into his...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoI’m aspiring to be like Manu Tuilagi, says Rekeiti Ma’asi-White
Alex Sanderson believes Rekeiti Ma’asi-White’s work ethic will take him far after a season when the centre broke into the England...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 week agoJohann Van Graan: Chris Harris will fit in very well at Bath
Bath boss Johann van Graan has insisted that the signing of another world-class player in Chris Harris has not put any...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoDwayne Peel confident Scarlets are on right track
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel insists reaching the URC playoffs was just the start of the journey for the west Wales...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoJulian Montoya excited by Pau challenge
Julian Montoya admits he will be leaving Leicester with a heavy heart after five seasons at the club. The 31-year-old Paubound...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoHolly Aitchison agrees to join Sale on two-year deal
Sale have signed England fly-half Holly Aitchison from Bristol on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old, right, spent two years at Bristol...
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English Championship
/ 1 week agoCornish Pirates’ Bruce Houston out to make the most of new life in France
Cornish Pirates top try scorer Bruce Houston helped secure a final day triumph against Nottingham on his 50th appearance, but the...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoAJ MacGinty: Expect big hitters at No.10
AJ MacGinty was not surprised at the Premiership salary cap report’s revelation that outside-halves are the highest earners in the league....
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/ 1 week agoLeicester Tigers 21-16 Sale Sharks: Adam Radwan flies in to make it safe for Tigers
Leicester Tigers .............21pts Tries: Radwan 20, 28, Perese 67 Penalties: Pollard 7, 52 Sale Sharks ......................16pts Tries: R du Preez 57...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoPremiership Awards: Tomos Williams is named as Player of the Season
Gloucester scrum-half Tomos Williams has been named Premiership Player of the Season. The 30-year-old, capped 65 times for Wales, joined from...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoBath 34-20 Bristol Bears: Bath pass their final audition but Bears go down with all guns blazing
Bath .................................... 34pts Tries: Hill 41, Cokanasiga 48, Muir 54, Ojomoh 59 Conversions: Russell 41, 48, 54, 60 Penalties: Russell 22,...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoJohann van Graan – ‘It was a great game of rugby’
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan hailed the hunger of his side to get past Bristol for another crack at...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 week agoBulls 25-13 Sharks: Bouncing Bulls set up Dublin showdown
David Kriel produced the crucial moment of a pulsating semi-final clash as the outside-centre raced over the try-line to ensure the...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 week agoURC: Leinster have the final word with Glasgow Warriors
Leinster's tortuous quest for a fifth European star continues to cast a shadow, but their season may yet have a silver...
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Features
/ 1 week agoJacques Vermeulen looking to win trophies with Sale Sharks
Paul Rees catches up with the 29-year-old back rower who is leaving Exeter Chiefs after six years to become a Shark...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoSimon Thomas: A few bright sparks to light up the gloom in Welsh Rugby
Simon Thomas assesses the state of the clubs in Wales and predicts more battles with the WRU over what happens next...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoJimmy Staples glad to be making a name for himself at Harlequins
For Harlequins hooker Jimmy Staples, the journey to elite rugby began with a twist of fate — when his local football...
British and Irish Lions
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