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Autumn Internationals
/ 11 years agoChiefs’ new Brat pack have eyes on England
Time is running out but buccaneering back rower vows to bust a gut to attract the attention of Stuart Lancaster.
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Rupert Cooper – Nottingham flanker
1. Queuing I think queuing, whether it’s in traffic or supermarkets, is completely unnecessary and painful. I know we’re supposed to...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Andrew Fenby – London Irish wing
Good to get that first win at Newcastle? It was much needed. Our opening few fixtures are pretty intimidating so to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoDanny Cipriani’s high profile for the right reasons says Steve Diamond
Sale boss Steve Diamond tol hold contract talks with star fly-half at the end of next month.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Ian Hunter – former England full-back
When I started playing for England, in 1991/92, I was seen as a big full-back – 6ft 2in and just shy...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Alex Rieder – Rotherham and former Leeds No.8
1. Mike McDonald – The former Leeds man is the most capped American international for a reason. He is very strong...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 11 years agoCharlie Hodgson: Stephen Myler can put the pressure on Owen Farrell
Farrell could become “one of the greats of the game" but ex-England maestro is tipping Myler to pose the biggest threat...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoVersatile Henry Slade can take Toby Flood path to top
Exeter backs coach Ali Hepher believes Slade's ability to play anywhere in the backline can only enhance his Test prospects.
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Beno Obano – Bath prop
Beno Obano was a superstar on the school circuit in 2013 when his rampaging runs for Dulwich were feared all over...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoNew-found grit puts Wasps in contention
Chris Bell insists his side are no longer push-overs with squad capable of slugging it out against the best.
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Matthew Tait – Leicester full-back
1. Wasting food I get really annoyed when my wife orders online shopping and then five days later half of it...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 11 years agoAussie Kieran Longbottom pledges his allegiance to England
Playing for England would be an “absolute honour” for Australian prop.
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Sam Smith – Worcester winger
First impressions of Worcester? Really enjoying it. Love the club, love the city and I’m getting stuck into the lifestyle. I’m...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Mark Bright – London Scottish and former Tasman Makos No.8
1. Ben Franks – Top Bloke on and off the field. The All Blacks star is an unreal trainer and scrummager...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoCranky Karl Dickson on fast-track to follow in Glen Jackson’s footsteps
Harlequins scrum-half reveals how he aims to follow the lead of Kiwi Glen Jackson by becoming a top class Test referee.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Graham Dawe – former Launceston, Bath and England hooker
I was fortunate to meet the great Nelson Mandela not once, but twice, having toured South Africa with England in 1994,...
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English Championship
/ 11 years ago“Step down won’t stop me getting to the top,” insists Worcester Warrior Sam Smith
Winger believes his England ambitions will be helped rather than hindered by playing in the Championship.
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: George Wacokecoke – Bath wing
As the biggest player on the field, it was hard to understand why rugby was not just about running through people...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoWill Skinner: Joe Marler’s the right man to captain Harlequins
Former Stoop skipper hails “an outstanding decision by Conor O’Shea”.
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Topsy Ojo – London Irish wing
1. Crème brûlée I’m quite a fussy eater – I know what I like and I like to stick to it....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 11 years agoForgotten man Brad Barritt sends out a reminder
Saracens centre determined to win back his England place and after Billy Twelvetrees and Luther Burrell's shirts.
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Josh Furno – Newcastle flanker
Born in Australia, but raised in Italy? That’s right, born in St Kilda, Melbourne. But my dad’s a doctor and is...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoChrysander Botha’s hoping for home advantage at Exeter
Namibian flyer reveals why he turned down offers from France to try his hand in the Premiership.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Eddie Saunders – former Coventry and Rugby winger
I’m very proud to be a member of the ‘100 Club’ – players who have scored a century or more league...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoWorcester will fight Wasps plan to relocate
Warriors to lead a resistance against Wasps' plans to relocate to the West Midlands.
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Charlie Sharples – Gloucester and England wing
1. Soane Tonga’uhia – He was just awesome in 2011 when Northampton reached the Heineken Cup final. Huge in the scrum...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoChampionship clubs can cash in during World Cup
Championship clubs hoping for a World Cup bonanza.
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Conor Murphy – London Irish scrum-half
Sunbury is hardly a small village deep in the Munster province but Conor Murphy could not be more Irish if he...
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Moment In Time
/ 11 years agoMoment in Time: Oxford University beat South Africa in 1969
South Africa‘s 1969-1970 tour to Great Britain and Ireland remains to this day one of the most controversial in the history...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoIt’s great to be a Northampton Saint after summer in solitary – Jon Fisher
Agonising summer training alone finished in joy with a “surreal” move to Premiership champions.
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Andy Saull – Newcastle flanker
1. Cutting your toe-nails After a day where you’ve been running around in training and lifting weights in the gym your...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoLuke Arscott: I’ll help Anthony Watson but No.15 jersey is up for grabs
Full-back thrilled about leadership role at new club to get the most out of its talented but youthful backline.
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Matt Jess – Exeter winger
Enjoyed your pre-season? Massively. Think it’s about my 12th as a pro so I’ve got a few in the bank. Luckily,...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoLet’s put on the greatest rugby show in England! – Andy Robinson
Guiding Bristol back to the Premiership would match any of his previous achievements.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Tom Rees – former England and Wasps flanker
During my career I had the pleasure of working with some great guys, including Warren Gatland, Brian Ashton and Sir Ian...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Christian Day – Northampton and former Sale & Stade Francais lock
1. Soane Tonga’huia – When at his fittest I don’t think any prop in the world could beat this guy in...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoWhy big bad Brad Thorn will be roaring at 40 for Leicester Tigers
All Black legend has the same hunger for the game.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoRejuvenated Sailosi Tagicakibau is hungry for new start
Revitalised wing has not joined Wasps to make up the numbers.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoChris Cusiter relishing Bryan Redpath link-up
Scotland scrum-half relishing opportunity to work with boyhood hero.
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Liam O’Neill – Nottingham winger
Liam O’Neill was keen to impress Martin Haag when he made his Nottingham debut last weekend and two tries at Welford...
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Moment In Time
/ 11 years agoMoment in Time – the Cross Code Challenges of 1996
One hundred years of animosity and bad blood were about to be forgotten and an attempt made to answer the age...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoBristol’s base is strong, we must be too – Mark Sorenson
Mental baggage after three failed promotion bids still there but club captain confident they can make it fourth time lucky.
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Steve Hanley – former Sale and England winger
1. Cheese Cheese is the devil’s food, I can’t stand the sight of the stuff let alone the taste or the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoWatch out I’m raring to go says Alex Corbisiero
Northampton prop is fit, hungry and ready to stake a claim for an England place this autumn.
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Question: Neil Mason – Moseley flanker
Been at Moseley a while? Yep, this is my tenth season. It’s gone quickly but been really enjoyable. We’ve been battling...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoI’m no mercenary insists Piri Weepu
World Cup winner not here to top up his pension fund.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Alan Buzza – Loughborough Students strategy manager
I always thought I’d play for England. Growing up in Cornwall you were surrounded by rugby and I seemed quite good...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Tyson Keats – former London Welsh, Crusaders and Hurricanes scrum-half
1. Tom Bristow – Young buck with outstanding technique and will go far. But he’s the only man I know who...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 11 years agoDangerous Danny Cipriani should be a definite says Olly Barkley
Barkley reckons one-time party boy is back to his best and should be given a chance this autumn.
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Featured
/ 11 years agoI want that No15 shirt back for World Cup, Ben Foden warns Mike Brown
Northampton star has set his sights on becoming England’s first choice full-back once again.












