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/ 5 years agoCan Gatland survive the storm to lead the Lions?
COLIN BOAG Under fire: Warren Gatland with the Chiefs From hero to zero in just a few short months has been...
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/ 5 years agoWarrior Haden was a serial loser in Britain!
LET’S sidestep Cardiff 1978 just for once and admit that Andy Haden, who died this week, was an absolute beast of...
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/ 5 years agoPutin puts his might behind RWC2027
THE ‘news’ that Russia is to launch a bid to host RWC2027 seems to have caught some by surprise although it...
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/ 5 years agoWill Eddie be able to pick Exeter players for Rome?
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK JEREMY GUSCOTT IT will be great when Rugby Union gets going again in England on August...
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/ 5 years agoRichard’s eye for detail can help us blaze in all weathers
JOE LAUNCHBURY Q&A Leading the charge: Joe Launchbury has been a key man for club and country for almost a decade...
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/ 5 years agoTigers still chasing new meat
BY NEILFISSLER Gone: Telusa Veainu LEICESTER TIGERS are still looking to improve their squad with the Premiership set to resume in...
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/ 5 years agoGermans show growing strength with French win
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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/ 5 years agoAbendanon rejects Prem to stay in France
FORMER England fullback Nick Abendanon has rejected the chance of moving back to the Premiership to stay in France next season....
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/ 5 years agoSurvivor Sonny Bill finds a new payday
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON “Williams’ career earnings are close to $30m Australian (£15m, give or take a...
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/ 5 years agoIrish want Puma Creevy to beef up front row
Experienced: Pumas veteran Agustin Creevy LONDON IRISH are set to add to their ever-expanding foreign legion ahead of the return to...
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/ 5 years agoValue for money must work both ways
THEWales squad’s squabble over pay cuts has deteriorated to the point where some felt strongly enough to discuss taking industrial action....
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/ 5 years agoBoffelli could be a target for Bath
Versatile: Boffelli BATH are still looking to sign a fullback which could mean they are taking a look at Argentina international...
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/ 5 years agoTwickenham hoodoo but Kings of the North at 7s
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools AT most schools the Covid pandemic brought an abrupt and downbeat...
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/ 5 years agoChiefs decision labeled ‘tone deaf’
EXETER Chiefs have decided to retain their name and logo following calls from some fans to lose their Native American branding....
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/ 5 years agoQuins boost prop options
HARLEQUINS have signed Scotland U20 tight-head prop Mak Wilson. The 20-year-old moves to London from Scottish Super 6 side Southern Knights...
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/ 5 years agoDream job has been nightmare for Susie!
By NEALE HARVEY Experienced head: Susie Appleby won 65 caps for England PICTURES: Getty Images Assistant: Amy Garnett EXETER women’s head...
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/ 5 years agoWhat a joy it will be to see Wales in action
So close to victory: Justin Tipuric goes past Henry Slade of England to score for Wales’ in the Six Nations’ 33-30...
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/ 5 years agoPremier 15s could expand into a British league
AS clubs in the top flight of women’s rugby return to ‘stage one training’ RFU’s head of women’s performance Nicky Ponsford...
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/ 5 years agoJames is speaking language of success in Russia
I WAS delighted to see that James Down got his new career in Russia off to a flying start last week....
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/ 5 years agoRFU should get grassroots playing again, not the Prem
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Scrum is danger area: Sixteen players in a tiny space breathng the...
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/ 5 years agoJordan Crane stays in the Pat Lam fold to get to work with Bear cubs
It is said a champion should be able to go out on their own terms but sporting life doesn’t always work...
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/ 5 years agoFor Andy Haden a winning end always justified the means
New Zealand mourns the loss of 41-cap All Black lock Andy Haden
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/ 5 years agoQ&A – George Skivington: We’re very lucky to have Kingy and Dom Waldouck at Gloucester
In our extensive interview with the Gloucester head coach, he outlines the working relationship he will forge with the board and...
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/ 5 years agoHewett column: Heads out of the bunker chaps and point the way!
The sound of silence across the spectrum of rugby's powerbrokers is profound during this crisis, writes Chris Hewett
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/ 5 years agoJackson column: Tackling racism through the eyes of Wales’ first black player, Glen Webbe
Bridgend and Wales wing Webbe was one of the Rebels who toured Apartheid South Africa. He rejected a second invitation two...
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/ 5 years agoGuscott column: These young coaches can make Gloucester special
Jeremy Guscott examines the youthful coaches at the helm of Gloucester
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/ 5 years agoTop 20 Rugby Captains: Part One
Legendary figures of the Six Nations Brian O'Driscoll, Alun Wyn Jones and Sergio Parisse miss out on the Top 10
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/ 5 years agoLIONS DODGE A BULLET TO DRAW EPIC SERIES IN NEW ZEALAND
THE British and Irish Lions, being written off by many at the dawn of professionalism, continued to defy the odds and...
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/ 5 years agoSaracens pay the price for flying too close to the sun
THE Premiership and the European Cup, was all about Saracens during this era. For good and bad, it was a turbulentand...
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/ 5 years agoBurnt by Jason, run over by Jonah -I’m not alone!
THE FORMER AUSTRALIA,QUEEN SLAND REDS ANDWORCESTER FULL-BACK ANDCURRENT HEAD COACH OFUTAH WARRIORS -as told to Jon Newcombe MYLIFEINRUGBY CHRIS LATHAM I...
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/ 5 years agoSadnessover death of Clermont president
The death of Clermont president Eric de Cromières, aged 66, hascast a sombre shadow over French rugby.The former sales director of...
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/ 5 years agoAt last a plan which may save the Championship
COLIN BOAG Broken dreams: Rotherham fell from Premiership into National League One There were signs during the week that one of...
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/ 5 years agoThese young coaches can make Gloucester special
Strong inside centre: Dom Waldouck was a hit with Wasps and England Saxons PICTURE: Getty Images Gloucester showed they were willing...
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/ 5 years agoYes, Eddie’s right..there are far too many subs
First sub: Mike Gibson playing for the Lions Don’t you just love it when Eddie Jones throws a handgrenade to get...
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/ 5 years agoWarren’s getting stick but Fitzy’s got new challenge
Disrespect: Gatland Respect: Fitzpatrick LASTweek was a tale of two great All Black hookers. Warren Gatland was under the cosh in...
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/ 5 years agoFrom pioneers to world beaters, the women who have ruled rugby
Brendan Gallagher continues his enthralling series by looking at the most important rugby women TOP 20 …RUGBY WOMEN NEXT WEEK Rugby’s...
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/ 5 years agoEverybody has to earn their place – even Cipriani
Q&A GEORGE SKIVINGTON ON THE RECORD Challenge: George Skivington After a distinguished playing and coaching career with Wasps, Leicester, London Irish...
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/ 5 years agoWoodward’s Holy Trinity were just untouchable
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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/ 5 years agoSam’s triple winners rivalSherri’s mean machine
Brendan Gallaghercontinues his series looking at rugby’sgreat schools WINNING trophiesand reaching finalsisn’t everything inschools’ rugby butit’s nice when it hap-pens and...
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/ 5 years agoFiji provide fireworks as rugby thrills on its return to Olympics
Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authoritative look at the history of Rugby Union THE return of rugby to the Olympics...
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/ 5 years agoQ&A – George Kruis: Nothing in my contract says I’m coming back to Saracens
Panasonic Wild Knights will be home for Kruis for the next year – what happens next?
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/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Signature of Owen Farrell at Saracens is good news for Lions
Farrell could be one of many players to be on a third Lions tour next summer, Shane Williams write
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/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Rugby in Hawaii? I am here for that
Brendan Gallagher examines how Kanaloa Hawaii could be the starting point for a more globalised MLR
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/ 5 years agoGloucester’s Matt Garvey calls for reform to combat players falling into the abyss
Gloucester lock Garvey shares his concerns for the way the Premiership transfer and contract window opens and closes
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/ 5 years agoGuscott column: So vital Warren Gatland goes for tried and tested coaches
A renewed link-up between Gatland and Shaun Edwards?











