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Columnists
/ 6 years agoProbyn column: Stuart Lancaster predicted success at 2019 Rugby World Cup
Jeff Probyn charts the difference between England four years ago under Stuart Lancaster and where they are now with Eddie Jones
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Featured
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup in review: Beauty and the Beast in equal parts
The Rugby World held its breath ten years ago when the blazers took a punt and asked Japan to stage RWC2019,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoVerdict: Siya Kolisi brings fresh hope to a troubled land
Brendan Gallagher on the significance of Springboks no.6s to the modern history of South Africa
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Eddie Jones has to stay for four more years or go
Jeremy Guscott feels England were magnificent in Japan but warns Eddie Jones' future must become clear beyond 2021
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoNorthampton in talks with Dylan Hartley about calling time on his career
Neil Fissler reports that Saints are more concerned by Hartley's concussion history than his long-term recovery from knee surgery
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: So just why did you lose then, Warren?
After celebrating Gatland's tenure, Peter Jackson cuts through indulgence to ask what went wrong for Wales in Japan
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoSaracens seek to slash budget by moving on from Liam Williams
Saracens were interested in bringing in a star of the NRL
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Features
/ 6 years agoWarriors made me super fit for Saints
MY LIFEIN RUGBY MARK ROBINSON FORMER NEW ZEALAND, NORTHAMPTON, WASPS, AUCKLAND BLUES & NORTH HARBOUR SCRUM-HALF Mark Robinson scores for Northampton...
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Features
/ 6 years agoTompkins pushing hard to reach his peak
■By NEALE HARVEY BULKED-UP Saracens centre Nick Tompkins has his sights sets on England recognition as he aims to build on...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWorld Rugby has so much to answer for
COLIN BOAG Raw physicality: The Springboks get the shove on against England So what is the verdict on RWC 2019? It...
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Features
/ 6 years agoDREAM TEAM
TIM TAYLOR, GLOUCESTER COACH AND EX-GLOUCESTER, LEICESTER, NOTTINGHAM, TASMAN AND CRUSADERS FLY-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…...
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Features
/ 6 years agoYOUNG GUNS
JON KPOKU SARACENS SECOND ROW With Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Will Skelton, Nick Isiekwe and twin brother Joel ahead of him...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Former Bath, Toulon and Sharks scrum-half Michael Claassens
A player who loved running out at The Rec before stints with Toulon and the Sharks
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Featured
/ 6 years agoTEAMS: England unchanged for World Cup final showdown with Springboks
The side which turned the All Blacks grey has been trusted with downing the Springboks
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Featured
/ 6 years agoRoom 101: Bath back rower Zach Mercer
Bath back rower Zach Mercer has made a lightning start to the season under Stuart Hooper. So it's only natural to...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoBen Spencer follows England final call-up with new Saracens deal
He landed in Japan on Sunday as an injury replacement for England scrum-half Willi Heinz
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoProbyn column: England favourites but so were All Blacks
Jeff Probyn tells from his own experience how teams look to exploit opponent's weaknesses, especially in the knockout stages
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Nothing funny about Jaco Peyper’s nudge, nudge
Nick Cain on Jaco Peyper and the photo with Welsh fans which has seen him miss out on further involvement at...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoHow much? Northampton dig deep to keep hold of Taqele Naiyaravoro
Neil Fissler brings news of another Northampton Saints player who is set to leave the club after their return from the...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: At £10,000 a seat you want to see the match!
Peter Jackson dives deep into the extravagant ticket prices on offer for the World Cup final - and shares his own...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoWe’ve lost our touch and now Japan are playing the kind of rugby we should be, says David Campese
For Wallabies wing Campese wants to see Australia revert to the style which defined their rugby at its peak during the...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: George Ford can’t do much wrong at the moment
Jeremy Guscott examines England's incredible win over the All Blacks, and while he lauds the performance he believes it was wrong...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Like Warren, I dare to dream despite injuries
Shane Williams is a believer in Wales' depth ahead of their semi-final against the Springboks - and sees Tier 2 rugby...
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Features
/ 6 years agoNo wonder forWebbe after Tongan hat-trick
GLENWebbe holds the distinction of being the first British player to score a hat-trick of World Cup tries, for Wales against...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
JACQUES BURGER THE FORMER NAMIBIA, SARACENS, BULLS AND GRIQUAS FLANKER IWENT through some tough times starting off in my career, combining...
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Features
/ 6 years agoPolataivao is off to States
SAMOAN scrum-half Dwayne Polataivao is looking for a move after finishing a stint on international duty at the World Cup in...
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Features
/ 6 years agoChiefs need propping up
EXETER CHIEFS have started to put out feelers to see how they might strengthen their front row. We understand director of...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSaints pay up to keep Taqele
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLING SIDE France calling: Cobus Reinach is wanted by Montpellier Big contract:...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSpencer gets his new deal
SARACENS have moved quickly to agree a new deal with England scrum-half Ben Spencer who was due to be out of...
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Features
/ 6 years agoResults of Saracens’ salary cap inquiry deferred
NEWS EXTRA PREMIERSHIPRugby have delayed announcing the results of the inquiry into Saracens’ alleged breach of the salary cap due to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoNot Goode as Alex ruled out until 2020
SARACENS full-back Alex Goode will be out for up to four months after having an operation on a chest injury. The...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBath boys can follow Wade to NFL says Christian
NEWS EXTRA By ADAM ELLIS FORMER Worcester Warriors lock turned NFL tight end Christian Scotland- Williamson believes a number of the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoKeep your World Cup, I’m a paid-up Prem man!
COLIN BOAG The Prem’s back: Bristol beat Bath in the opening match The Rugby World Cup is still going on, but...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWallace double proves enough
Huddersfield …17 Sheffield ………32 By ANDREW SMITH TWO tries from Sheffield Tigers flanker Liam Wallace helped his side to a bonus-point...
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Features
/ 6 years agoPower the key for hefty Otley
Otley …………….19 L’boro…………….12 By NICK DOYLE OTLEY made the most of a dominant first half in the pack, frequently pushing Loughborough...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWebbe would be one of today’s superstars
Rolls Royce winger: Glenn Webbe PICTURE: Getty Images Lovers of rugby nostalgia should find time amid the World Cup excitement to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoFylde stay top as their perfect run continues
Fylde…………….44 Chester …………17 By CHRISTIAN EVANS FYLDE maintained their unbeaten start to move top of National League Division Two North with...
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Features
/ 6 years agoCherry Blossoms made us fall in love all over again
LITTLE debate needed this week for our jouer de rugby gallant award, which unapologetically goes to the Cherry Blossoms en masse...
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Features
/ 6 years agoSquirrell holds his nerve to win it late
Preston G’h………20pts Stourbridge ……17pts By JOHN LE PAGE GRASSHOPPERS coach Paul Arnold had a smile on his face as he came...
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Features
/ 6 years agoPost-match banter is what rugby is all about
WHAT to make of the Jaco Peyper photo incident, below, which has rather divided the rugby world? The French and World...
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Features
/ 6 years agoDefences reign supreme in tight contest
Hull …………………3 Luctonians ….3 By RICHARD GORE A HARD-FOUGHT game ended in deadlock between two sides looking for a win to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoAt £10,000 a seat you want to see the match!
The stadium experience: England fans yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images Four tickets for the World Cup final were on sale yesterday at...
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Features
/ 6 years agoPoints shared in Dales showdown
Wharfedale ….27 Tynedale ………27 By ED WILLIAMS AN ENTERTAINING 80 minutes of rugby ended with honours even in the Battle of...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWorld Rugby lose their sense of humour over Jaco’s jab
SOMEWHERE in the midst of the post-match whirl around Oita railway station last Sunday night, someone took a photograph of Jaco...
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Features
/ 6 years agoHinckley battle the weather in win
Scunthorpe ….10 Hinckley ……….28 By STEVE WILLIAMS SCUNTHORPE were well-beaten by a drilled Hinckley outfit who played the atrocious conditions better...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 6 years agoNorthampton Saints are keen on move for Quins’ Alex Dombrandt
Chris Boyd is plotting a way for Saints to get back on the map as a European club by stepping up...











