Club Rugby
Phil Dowson rejects ‘gone soft’ claims after Northampton Saints and Bath points fest
Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has defended the balance between attack and defence in modern rugby after his side’s 71-48 victory over Bath produced...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoJason Gilmore: I’m the right man for Harlequins
Jason Gilmore insists he is the right man to revive Harlequins after their 48-0 thrashing at Gloucester, with the head coach...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoSaracens’ Brendan Venter vows to work closely with RFU on England’s rising stars
Brendan Venter wants Saracens to work in partnership with the RFU to accelerate the development of England’s next generation.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoSanti Carreras inspired by his Bath dream of Champions Cup glory
Santi Carreras has dreamed of lifting European rugby’s biggest prize since watching the Heineken Cup as a teenager in Argentina, and...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoNorthampton Saints star Fraser Dingwall is looking for a new Champions Cup adventure
Fraser Dingwall is targeting another European adventure with Northampton Saints as they look to put past Champions Cup heartbreak behind them...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoAnthony Watson: Bath can go far in Champions Cup if Finn Russell stays fit
Anthony Watson has backed Bath to challenge for Champions Cup glory this season but believes keeping Finn Russell fit will be...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoGeorge Barton: Kingsholm will rock for Gloucester-Bordeaux Champions Cup clash
George Barton is backing a rocking Kingsholm to help Gloucester make a statement in the Champions Cup as Bordeaux arrive on...
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International Rugby
/ 2 days agoShaun Edwards ends England speculation with Argentina move for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Shaun Edwards has agreed to join Argentina’s coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, bringing an end...
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/ 2 days agoMatch action – starts Page 8>>
Hat-trick hero: Ollie Sleightholme on the charge for Saints PICTURE: Getty Images ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from...
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/ 2 days agoFormer NFL stars take on Hackney
By JAMES RILEY FORMER NFL star Jason Kelce shocked amateur rugby players from Hackney RFC when he lined up against them...
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/ 2 days agoTribute to Foley
MUNSTER will honour former captain and coach Anthony Foley before Saturday’s Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Cork to mark...
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/ 2 days agoTuipulotu is called in after Capstick ruled out
EXETER have signed No.8 Carwyn Tuipulotu for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old, who has represented Wales at Under-20 level,...
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/ 2 days agoTheobald-Thomas is forced to retire
LEICESTER Tigers hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas has been forced to retire on medical grounds. The 23-year-old joined ahead of the 2023-24 season...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoNorthampton Saints 71-48 Bath: Alex Mitchell shines as Phil Dowson’s men run riot
Northampton Saints produced a statement performance to beat Bath 71-48 in a 119-point thriller, with Alex Mitchell inspiring the hosts and...
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/ 2 days agoWe were punished for our mistakes, admits van Graan
BATH boss Johann van Graan reckons his side were their own worst enemies as they crashed to their first defeat of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoSaracens 30-7 Bristol Bears: ‘Super happy’ Maro Itoje is firing on all cylinders
Maro Itoje was delighted with Saracens’ 30-7 victory over Bristol Bears as a dominant defensive display and a powerful pack helped...
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/ 2 days agoFarrell: We had excellent energy
OWEN Farrell enjoyed his first start of the season and insists he does not mind taking more of a back seat...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoLeicester Tigers 38-31 Gloucester: Geoff Parling’s men put on a show fit for a prince
Leicester Tigers fought back from 14-0 down to beat Gloucester and retain the Slater Cup, with Billy Searle pulling the strings...
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/ 2 days agoParling’s praise for Reffell’s recovery
GEOFF Parling revealed Tommy Reffell’s standout performance came despite being ill in the early hours of matchday. “We managed to make...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoSale Sharks vs Harlequins: Alex Sanderson wary of Quins backlash as Ben Curry returns
Alex Sanderson expects Harlequins to respond emotionally to their 48-0 thrashing by Gloucester as Sale Sharks welcome back Ben Curry for...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoSale Sharks vs Harlequins: Will Porter is backing Quins to fire shots to silence ‘outside noise’
Will Porter insists Harlequins can turn criticism into motivation as they look to bounce back from their humiliating 48-0 defeat at...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoExeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls: Tom Hooper is back and ready to go for Rob Baxter’s men
Tom Hooper is back in the Exeter Chiefs squad after returning from Australia international duty earlier than expected, with Rob Baxter...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoExeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls: Dan McFarland demands greater physicality and connection
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland believes there is much more to come from his side as they chase a...
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/ 2 days agoRFU leaves Edwards with no other choice
SHAUN Edwards’ time as a consultant to the England Women’s world champions, which finishes at the end of this month after...
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/ 2 days agoBath’s blinkered co-owner heading down a dark tunnel
BRUCE Craig, Bath’s co-owner with 50 per cent shareholder Sir James Dyson, suffers from a severe case of Premiership tunnel-vision. This...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoDragons 31-38 Ospreys: Morgan Morris at the double for derby day success
Morgan Morris struck twice in the closing stages as Ospreys came from behind to beat Dragons 38-31 at Rodney Parade and...
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/ 2 days agoIt’s a Maisey masterclass as the Blues sink Pirates
■By LUKE JARMYN Bedford .............38pts Tries: Adamson 13, Le Bourgeois 27, Kershaw 40, Titherington 53, 58 Conversions: Maisey 13, 28, 41,...
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/ 2 days agoBurns on fire for Blackheath – but Cov keep their cool
By PAUL SMITH LED by a brilliant display from scrum-half Jordan Burns, newly-promoted Blackheath went within a hair’s breadth of claiming...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoWorcester Warriors 49-24 Nottingham: Second-half surge wins it for Matt Everard’s side
Worcester Warriors extended their unbeaten start with a bonus-point 49-24 victory over Nottingham at Sixways.
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/ 2 days agoKnights are shining bright as the Mob fade away
By JAMES LOGAN Ampthill ............26pts Tries: Beaton 15, Smith 22, Timpson 48, Jones 50 Conversions: Roue 15; Keylock 48, 51 Doncaster...
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/ 2 days agoChinnor on song again to silence the doubters
By MO SHER Chinnor ..............40pts Tries: Currie 8, Richman 24, Wharton 29, Walker 71, 80; Campbell 76 Richmond ........ 24pts Tries:...
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/ 2 days agoWillemse back in for Ealing
■By BEN JAYCOCK Today. Kick-off 4pm, Trailfinders Sports Stadium Ealing Trailfinders v Hartpury EALING Trailfinders will be determined to bounce back...
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/ 2 days agoBruce out for a World Cup bonus
■By CHRIS COLLYER Focused: Coventry fly-half Bruce Houston COVENTRY fly-half Bruce Houston has set his sights on facing England at the...
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/ 2 days agoBarling helps Titans exceed expectations
■By GUY WILLIAMS Rotherham .......41pts Tries: Barling 4, 12, 80; Nearchou 33, Cambriani 38, Penalty 71 Conversions: Hayes 12, 33, 38...
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/ 2 days agoIf refs can’t agree, where does that leave all of us?
WE ARE still the best part of a year out from the World Cup in Australia, yet two things already seem...
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/ 2 days agoTuipulotu and Jibulu could be right men for Borthwick
JAMIE George? Hell of a player. At the peak of his powers, the Saracens hooker was one of only a handful...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 days agoMy road trip to France opened up a new life
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THE Heineken Cup – sorry the Investec European...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoBishop’s Stortford 32-36 Tonbridge Juddians: TJs keep control to deny the hosts
Tonbridge Juddians held off a late Bishop’s Stortford fightback to claim a thrilling 36-32 victory.
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/ 2 days agoWalsh and Cadogan double up to guide Esher home
National League Two East nBy BEN JAYCOCK Touchdown: Ted Reid celebrates a Colchester try PICTURES: Mallory Bolter IN A match between...
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/ 2 days agoPreston Grasshoppers to turn Green Lane pink
NEWSEXTRA PRESTON Grasshoppers will turn Lightfoot Green Lane pink to raise awareness of breast cancer on Saturday. Supporters have been asked...
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/ 2 days agoStickings leads the way for Loughborough
National League Two West By BEN JAYCOCK HIGH flying Redruth are out on their own at the top of National Two...
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/ 2 days agoFlanker Jarvis adds to Devonport injury crisis
NEWSEXTRA DEVONPORT Services are contending with a mounting injury list after instrumental flanker Liam Jarvis was ruled out for at least...
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/ 2 days agoBarnstaple set to host firework extravaganza
BARNSTAPLE’S Pottington Road ground will host North Devon’s biggest fireworks display on Nov 1, with proceeds supporting the maternity unit at...
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/ 2 days agoTheme days highlight Darlington’s calendar
DMP have unveiled four themed match-days across the next two months: Sponsors Day for Wharfedale’s visit on Oct 17, followed by...
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/ 2 days agoChester’s fightback cuts down Hull Ionians
National League Two North nBy BEN JAYCOCK FREE scoring Sedgley Park continue to set the pace at the top of National...
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/ 2 days agoDorking’s kids get first taste of tournament life
NEWSEXTRA DORKING’S thriving mini section took six under-7 teams to the Camberley Festival last weekend for their first full taste of...
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/ 2 days agoJersey earn plaudits for mental heath work
JERSEY RFC have been recognised for their work tackling mental-health stigma by reaching the final of the 2026 LooseHeadz Community Awards....
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/ 2 days agoSnelling: Oundle fired up by missing out last season
By BEN JAYCOCK GRANT Snelling believes the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on promotion last season is fuelling Oundle’s perfect start...
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/ 2 days agoWe’re enjoying long road to success, says Shard
nBy BEN JAYCOCK Working hard: Lymm’s co-capatin Tom Shard TOM Shard believes Lymm’s close-knit spirit and willingness to make sacrifices are...
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/ 2 days agoMaximum return has Sedgley on the up
By BEN JAYCOCK SEDGLEY Park are refusing to get carried away by their perfect start to the season as they target...
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