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Features
/ 5 years agoHistory insists Eddie Jones is heading for 2023 defeat | Nick Cain
SOUTH Africa bucked the overall World Cup trend twice at the 2019 tournament. The first time they did so was by...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoBayonne push Agen one step nearer the inevitable | James Harrington
Midway through the second half of Italy v Wales, the Top 14 caught up with its Covid-hit schedule as the final...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEngland have their own Faf on the way
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER LONGEVITY – players who seemingly go on for...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoRFU need a French lesson | Nick Cain
NICK CAIN ARGUES THAT THE FOREIGN INVASION IS HARMING HOME-GROWN PLAYERS – UNLIKE IN FRANCE THERE is still a field of...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWhy should Thorley pay for defending himself?
COLIN BOAG Controversy: Ollie Thorley receives attention before being sent off for clashing with Rob Miller There is virtually universal support...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoStopwatch away! It’s quality time that counts | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett examines rugby's rugby tape law regulations that could do with being cut to simplify the sport for the masses
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Features
/ 5 years agoGregor’s ‘Toonie flip’ turns French Test on its head
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWRU call time on Les’ 50 years of fan loyalty | Peter Jackson
As a boy growing up in post-war Llanelli, Les Williams always wanted to have his very own seat whenever Wales played...
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Features
/ 5 years agoPrince Harry granted Springbok Lood de Jager an exclusive interview
The World Cup-winner with South Africa explains what was mentioned after the Boks' win over England, and delves into life at...
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Features
/ 5 years agoFrom amateur to pro: George is ready for his club trial
Kyran Bracken reports on his progress of transforming Wanstead scrum-half George Hardy, 28, into a professional inside 12 months We are...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoA maturing Finn Russell can give Scots the key edge | Jeremy Guscott
IT is a long time since Scotland have had to live with the weight of expectation of winning matches in the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoThorley hit for four
RUGBY SHORTS GLOUCESTER winger Ollie Thorley has been banned for four weeks after his red card against Wasps for clashing heads with...
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Features
/ 5 years agoRoom 101: Ex-Gloucester captain Tom Savage
Suntory Sungoliath lock and former Gloucester captain Tom Savage takes us through his pet hates from the rugby world and beyond....
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Features
/ 5 years agoTigers build pack depth
RUGBY SHORTS NEMANI Nadolo and Dan Cole have re-signed with Leicester, who are adding Scotland prop Darryl Marfo, Northampton prop Francois...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWorcester Warriors keep close eye on Gloucester’s Hudson
GLOUCESTER utility back Tom Hudson is attracting Worcester Warriors’ interest as he seems to have no future at Kingsholm. Hudson, 26,...
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Features
/ 5 years agoOne more for Jamie
RUGBY SHORTS WALES centre Jamie Roberts has signed a oneyear contract extension at Dragons. Roberts, 34, joined Dragons in August 2020...
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Ethan Waller: Player welfare is priority issue in any talks of expansion
New chairman of the RPA, Ethan Waller, talks about his vision for protecting players
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoFickou move blocks Manu Tuilagi’s hopes of Racing 92 move
Gael Fickou's switch across the Paris divide from Stade Francais to Racing 92 allays Tuilagi's hopes of a move to the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoCardiff Blues want big pay-off for Dwayne Peel
CARDIFF BLUES are holding out for substantial compensation before allowing Dwayne Peel to make an emotional return to the Scarlets. The...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWill Peel still join Cardiff?
CARDIFF added the Blues bit to their name a generation ago. They have now dropped it because the new name gives...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoPullin stood in line of duty | Peter Jackson
SOME of Bristol’s grand old rugby men accompanied one of England’s most revered captains on his final journey, from the family...
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Features
/ 5 years agoYoung Guns: Harlequins flanker Jack Kenningham
Awarded a senior contract by Harlequins this month, Neale Harvey catches up with the flanker who was inspired by Chris Robshaw
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoGordon will swap Edinburgh for Ealing
EALING Trailfinders have agreed a deal that will see Edinburgh centre Matt Gordon move to west London. The crash ball Australian,...
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Features
/ 5 years agoClifton’s hackers caused public school stand-off
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools ALTHOUGH Clifton will reluctantly concede that the annual game between Edinburgh...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWomen’s Game in Focus: Gloucester-Hartpury flanker Georgia Brock
Sarah Rendell talks to the Gloucester-Hartpury flanker who harbours hopes of representing England, just like teammates Natasha Hunt and Tatyana Heard
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoFour Lions put roar into Surrey’s big day
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER WHEN it comes to the old, full bore...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoThe chickens are coming home to roost for Eddie Jones | Nick Cain
How close should England be to pushing the panic button with their Saracens stars and high penalty count?
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Features
/ 5 years agoChief Yeandle cops three-week breather
RUGBY SHORTS EXETER Chiefs hooker Jack Yeandle has been given a three-week ban for dangerous play at a ruck. The 31-year-old was...
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Features
/ 5 years agoRoom 101: Doncaster Knights hooker Will Holling
Middle lane motorway drivers are offered up for banishment to Room 101
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Features
/ 5 years agoProp Healy agrees one-year extension
RUGBY SHORTS IRELAND and Leinster prop Cian Healy has signed a one-year extension to his IRFU contract up to the end of...
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Features
/ 5 years agoQuins get young guns locked in long-term
RUGBY SHORTS HARLEQUINS winger Louis Lynagh and back row Archie White have signed contract extensions. Lynagh, 20, son of former Australia...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBrown excited by Dragons potential
RUGBY SHORTS WALES prop Leon Brown has signed a new three-year deal to stay with Dragons at Rodney Parade. Brown joins...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoWasps in bid for Exeter Chiefs’ scrum-half Stu Townsend
A replacement for the outgoing Ben Vellacott?
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Features
/ 5 years agoSaints seal deals to keep their front men
RUGBY SHORTS NORTHAMPTON’S front row pair, hooker Reece Marshall and prop Danny Hobbs- Awoyemi, have signed new contracts. Marshall, 26, made...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoAnnihilate Italy then Grand Slam beckons | Shane Williams
Two matches await Wales in their crusade for a second Six Nations Grand Slam in three years
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Features
/ 5 years agoEdinburgh match delayed by Covid
RUGBY SHORTS EDINBURGH’S PRO14 match against Benetton today has been postponed after a positive Covid-19 test in the Benetton camp. The...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoFarrell’s red mist is black spot in captaincy traits | Chris Hewett
How many bases need to be covered in what makes a Test-level captain? Chris Hewett explores after seeing the likes of...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Ian Nimmo: Leicester lads had me labelled as strange
THE FORMER LEICESTER, COVENTRY, NOTTINGHAM, CORNISH PIRATES, NEWPORT GWENT DRAGONS, LONDON IRISH AND LONDON WELSH LOCK RIGHT the way through my...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSonja’s tears shame odious oafs on Twitter
COLIN BOAG Target of abuse: Sonia Mclaughlan’s tweets after she was trolled following her interview with Owen Farrell What’s happening to rugby?After...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoMalins and Lawrence can fire the England line | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott urges Eddie Jones to unleash his skill players and his own thoughts about selection with France and Ireland to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Danny Care: I’m a glass half full guy, I dream of call from Eddie
At 34, the Harlequins scrum-half is not ready to leave the chapter on his England career unfinished
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoEngland’s eruption of joy as Billy Whizz explodes
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoNo tantrums from Callum Sheedy just a focus on the team | Peter Jackson
It's been a rapid rise for Callum Sheedy to the Wales Six Nations set-up, Peter Jackson looks at the Bristol No.10's...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 years agoFiji magic’s everywhere – except in World Cup | Chris Hewett
Could England hand a call-up to Bristol Bears flyer Siva Naulago?
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoMarquee men mock the salary cap principles | Nick Cain
Nick Cain examines the proposterous regulation of marquee players under the Premiership salary cap
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Features
/ 6 years agoFly-half pair join Pirates
RUGBY SHORTS CORNISH Pirates have signed Cardiff Blues flyhalf Luke Scully on loan. The 20-year-old joins the Championship side a day after...
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Dream Team
/ 6 years agoDream Team: Taunton Titans back row Dan Lee
The former Crediton, Exeter, Plymouth, Cornish Pirates back row selects his Dream Team...
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Features
/ 6 years agoWorld Cup win left me totally shattered
MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER SOUTH AFRICA, LIONS AND LEEDS TYKES CENTRE JAPIE MULDER My uncle, Boet Muller, was a Springbok on...
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Features
/ 6 years agoReviving the England Saxons would help Eddie’s arousal plan
Nick Cain looks at the defunct England Saxons programme, and asks notable figures Ali Hepher and George Skivington about their time...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoMinister of Sport may withdraw support for Six Nations | James Harrington
French rugby has been in chaos for the past week, James Harrington explains













