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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Freddie Gabbitass – Richmond fly-half
What do you make of you first two games? For whatever reason we didn’t turn up against Bedford in the first...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoO’Brien’s view on Lions coaching mishaps is wrong but he’s entitled to voice his opinion
By Nick Cain Sean O’Brien is one of the fiercest competitors in the game, yet his view that the 2017 Lions...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoJackson column: From Celtic League to Bloemfontein, Ospreys are winging it
By Peter Jackson When the fledgling Ospreys first took flight in the Celtic League, they had no idea that it would...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Neil Mason – former Moseley and Worcester flanker
As a competitive back-row forward, there is always going to be a thin line between being on the right or wrong...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoRWC2023: Heart says Ireland but head screams France
By Brendan Gallagher Ireland, South Africa or France? Which country will host the 2023 World Cup? Yesterday in London all three...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoNoise at Franklin Gardens hits the right notes for Rob Horne
By Neale Harvey Rob Horne says it took something special to turn his back on Australia for a new life in...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Soane Tonga’uhia – Bristol prop
1. Craig Dowd – He was the Auckland and All Blacks loosehead when I was growing up and I was lucky...
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Features
/ 9 years agoON THE BLIND SIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler BORDEAUX’S search for a winger for next season has seen them make enquiries...
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Features
/ 9 years agoWilson is a coaching target for Norhampton
NORTHAMPTON have emerged as possible suitors for Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson if they opt to reshuffle their coaching staff....
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Features
/ 9 years agoWebb’s WRU talks could foil Sarries
Decision: Rhys Webb SARACENS face an anxious wait to find out if they stand a chance of luring British and Irish...
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Features
/ 9 years agoPumas ace Cordero may attract Harlequins
ARGENTINA winger Santiago Cordero is being lined up for a move to the Premiership next season. Blindside understands that Cordero, below,...
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Features
/ 9 years agoTitans playing hand they’ve been dealt
BRENDAN GALLAGHER looks at a famous old club which continues to slug it out against the odds BOTTOM placed Rotherham Titans...
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Features
/ 9 years agoAll-time Rotherham XV
Beast in midifeld: Mike Umaga PICTURES: Getty Images Great spirit: Mike Schmid 15 Kevin Plant Could have gone for the classy...
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Features
/ 9 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
NEIL McCARTHY THE FORMER ENGLAND, BATH, GLOUCESTER & BRISTOL HOOKER Not many people have played first team rugby for Bath, Bristol...
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Features
/ 9 years ago20 QUESTIONS
DANIEL TEMM EALING TRAILFINDERS FLANKER How about that for a fast start to the season? It’s been a nice little start...
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Features
/ 9 years agoYOUNG GUNS
TOM SEABROOK GLOUCESTER CENTRE Tom Seabrook knew breaking into senior rugby was not going to be a walk in the park...
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Features
/ 9 years agoHaskell-Marler spat shows refs need help
COLIN BOAG Round three of the Premiership saw a couple of less than satisfactory performances from the officials. The one that’s...
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Features
/ 9 years agoMarcus has all the attributes to be a world class general
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK In the spotlight: Harlequins new young star Marcus Smith PICTURE: Getty Images We shouldn’t be...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Fraser Dingwall – Northampton centre
Biding his time is not the easiest thing to do for Fraser Dingwall who is desperate to break into professional rugby...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoGive Jonathan chance to lead Wales, Williams urges Gatland
Wales legend Martyn Williams has urged Warren Gatland to use the November series to test the captaincy credentials of Jonathan Davies....
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Arthur Ellis – Ealing Trailfinders flanker
1. Arsene Wenger Wenger’s departure from the club is long overdue; he is just ruining his own legacy by staying on....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoFEATURE: The twin terrors of Sale pack a punch
Identical twins Ben and Tom Curry are like-for-like replacements in every sense of the word. But Ben, the older of the...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Alex O’Meara – Cornish Pirates wing
How was your opening game at Ealing Trailfinders? We played pretty well and we thought we did enough to win but...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Springbok legend Habana ready for last hurrah
South Africa try scoring legend Bryan Habana has given his broadest hint yet that this season will be the last of...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Garath Archer – former Newcastle, Bristol and England lock
Despite the fact my dad played on the wing for Gosforth when they were in their hey-day in the 70s, I...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Francis Saili – Harlequins centre
1. Tony Woodcock – He played in the Blues front row for so many years and then I was lucky to...
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Features
/ 9 years agoHanson on his way to Gloucester
GLOUCESTER have signed Wallaby hooker James Hanson on a short term deal from the Melbourne Rebels. Hanson has just signed a...
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Features
/ 9 years agoWilson eyes Bedford link
JAMES WILSON could join the growing clan of ex-Northampton players at Championship side Bedford. The 34-year-old wing/full-back was one of a...
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Features
/ 9 years agoON THE BLIND SIDE
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■JUAN IMHOFF, the Argentina winger who is out of contract at the end of...
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Features
/ 9 years agoSpringboks want Willie to go home
WASPS could lose their second marquee signing in as many seasons with Willie Le Roux under pressure to return to South...
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Features
/ 9 years agoInvestec may return to rugby
INVESTEC could not have picked a better time to make a return to rugby sponsorship after terminating their deal with the...
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Features
/ 9 years agoForgive me Father, I am about to wreak havoc
BRENDAN GALLAGHER LOOKS AT THE MEN OF THE CLOTH WHO WAGED WAR ON THE FIELD Rugby – at least outwardly –...
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Features
/ 9 years agoHe’s like a duck on a trapeze!
Brendan Gallgher recalls the splendid commentary of France’s rugby-playing priest Abbe Henri Pistre THERE is a smash hit TV series or...
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Features
/ 9 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
NEIL MASON THE FORMER WORCESTER AND MOSELEY FLANKER As a competitive back-row forward, there is always going to be a thin...
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Features
/ 9 years ago20 QUESTIONS
FREDDIE GABBITASS RICHMOND FLY-HALF What do you make of you first two games? For whatever reason we didn’t turn up against...
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Features
/ 9 years agoYOUNG GUNS
RHYS CARRE CARDIFF BLUES LOOSEHEAD Rhys Carre already has the size and power to play senior rugby but he is fully...
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Features
/ 9 years agoSmit’s PRO14 plan is just confused thinking
COLIN BOAG John Smit is a man to be reckoned with, a former Springbok captain, and a RWC winner, but you...
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Features
/ 9 years agoVunipola has made a vital point that must be discussed
JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK If any Premiership player makes a comment containing the words ‘strike action’ it’s a big...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Kaleem Barreto – Glasgow scrum-half
Kaleem Barreto is not sure which version of the game he will be playing this season just yet but one thing...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoSlater glad to be back among the heavy mob
Ed Slater insists he left Leicester on his own terms after agreeing to be part of the controversial swap deal that...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Phil Nilsen – Coventry hooker
1. Paperwork I’m currently applying for voluntary roles to strengthen my CV ahead of seeking a regular job outside of rugby...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoHarlequins ladies warn rivals: We’re only going to get better
Harlequins surpassed all expectations last season, but head coach Karen Findlay has warned the rest of their Premier 15s rivals that...
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Featured
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: John Barnes – Hartpury College Director of Rugby
How did pre-season go? We came back earlier than we normally do but we had to given the step up to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoSale coach tells his young England wannabes to up their game
Sale coach Jon Callard has warned the club’s rising stars to up their performances away from home or risk jeopardising their...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Jamie Noon – former England, Newcaslte and Brive centre
Scoring a hat-trick against Scotland in my first Six Nations campaign – I think I was the first England player to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoFarrell’s signature is worth weight in gold
Owen Farrell‘s statement of intent by signing a five-year contract at Saracens will ensure the rest of the club’s highly prized...
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