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/ 5 years agoOne reason why Eddie may snub Marcus
THERE are plenty of supporters out there who hope and pray that Marcus Smith is promoted to the full England starting...
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/ 5 years agoDon’t ignore Ross, Ryan tells Pivac
By ALEX BYWATER ROSS Moriarty is a star Wales head coach Wayne Pivac just can’t afford to ignore this autumn. That’s...
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/ 5 years agoYoung Saints must mature fast now says coach Vass
IAN VASS has told Northampton’s crop of young players that this is the season to deliver with England head coach Eddie...
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/ 5 years agoAlun Wyn: More left in tank and I’m enjoying it
NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones says he will continue playing until his form and enjoyment decline....
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/ 5 years agoLam: Every season we must aim a rung higher
By PAUL REES PAT LAM has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Bristol until 2028 and having turned...
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/ 5 years agoWebb: Ease off on Anscombe
RHYS WEBB has pleaded for fans to give his Ospreys halfback partner Gareth Anscombe time to work his way back into...
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/ 5 years agoRugby 12s could kill golden goose
JEFF Probyn highlighted the limitations of Rugby 12s saying a player auction could undermine the esprit de corps between regular team...
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/ 5 years agoSouth Africa can make league great
Paul Rees looks at the new URC League which starts next week and assesses the 16 teams World champion: Springbok No.8...
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/ 5 years agoKicking ace Jenkins has taken Callum Sheedy to new level
CALLUM Sheedy is braced for a four-way tussle for Wales’s outside-half jersey and believes his presence in the Bristol side that...
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/ 5 years agoClubs must heed Winterbottom’s urgent call to arms
LAST Sunday’s TRP was just excellent. Unfortunately, not enough community clubs appear to be aware of the dire straits our game...
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/ 5 years agoTry-fest as Prem bursts into thrilling life again
By SAM JACKSON THE Premiership season burst into glorious life yesterday with returning fans thrilled by a sumptuous banquet of 27...
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/ 5 years agoHarlequins 12-24 Exeter: The Stoop belongs to Appleby’s forwards
EXETER comprehensively shut down Harlequins to topple the defending champions at the Twickenham Stoop in an early statement of their Allianz...
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/ 5 years agoI can do things on rugby pitch that others can’t says X-factor Thorley
By PAUL REES Danger man: Ollie Thorley in typical scoring fashion OLLIE Thorley is anxious to make up for last season...
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/ 5 years agoBrilliant Bennett try for Wales was in 1977
CONGRATULATIONS on your publication – my first read every Sunday. Brendan Gallagher is a brilliant rugby journalist, I particularly enjoy his...
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/ 5 years agoPaywall threat to Welsh Tests
Roaring: Nic Dolly Tigers celebrates scoring Leicester’s fourth try PICTURE: Getty Images LAST-DITCH attempts are being made to save Wales’ stellar...
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/ 5 years agoWasps 26-22 Worcester: What a thriller as Wasps’ defence holds firm
THIS encounter saw thrilling action from the start with Wasps scrumhalf Claudia Macdonald opened the scoring two minutes in and Florence...
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/ 5 years agoMerigan out to emulate big Billy
By STEFFAN THOMAS NAHUM Merigan grew up wanting to be the next Owen Farrell but now has his sights set on...
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/ 5 years agoDREAM TEAM
PHIL DOWSON THE NORTHAMPTON SAINTS FORWARDS COACH CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH 1. Soane Tonga’uiha - Giant of...
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/ 5 years agoSale 20-19 Bath: Orlando’s agony as late kick just fails
A STORMING second half Bath rally fell agonisingly short when young fly-half Orlando Bailey missed a fiendishly difficult long-range penalty in...
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/ 5 years agoWord Cup every two years is just madness
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Keep it special: South Africa win the World...
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/ 5 years agoBok giant Vermeulen at Ulster
RUGBY SHORTS ULSTER have signed South African World Cup winning back-row forward Duane Vermeulen, who will join the club following the...
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/ 5 years agoWales to beat All Blacks? They could lose by 30pts!
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WALES have a few players that are on the cusp of the end of...
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/ 5 years agoRobshaw: Lewies and Quins will have a target on their backs as champions
Chris Robshaw has warned Harlequins to expect a target to be on their back this season as Stephan Lewies bids to...
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/ 5 years agoSanderson: Saracens are favourites for Premiership title
ALEX Sanderson has piled the pressure on his old Saracens pals by labelling them firm favourites to lift the title again....
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/ 5 years agoWalker to hooker. Graham is captain
DONCASTER have confirmed their leadership group for the new season, with flanker Sam Graham taking on captaincy duties. The former Bristol...
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/ 5 years agoLONDON IRISH
Head of Rugby: Declan Kidney Captain: Matt Rogerson Ground: Brentford Community Stadium Capacity: 17,250 No club had a greater capacity to...
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/ 5 years agoSunshine cure has Nowell on track again
By NEIL FISSLER JACK Nowell almost completed a full preseason with Exeter Chiefs this summer for the first time in a...
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/ 5 years agoIn action at last, and Woods can’t wait!
By ALEX BYWATER GREG Woods has spent 18 months away from coaching and that is why he is convinced both he...
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/ 5 years agoLeigh to miss next nine Tests for Wales
By PETER JACKSON All smiles: Tom Litchfield scores for Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images LEIGH Halfpenny will miss Wales’ entire season of...
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/ 5 years agoEaling have one
Jon Newcombe previews the new Championship season, a voyage into the unknown for all, including the RFU Final chance? Ealing lost...
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/ 5 years agoNEWCASTLE
Head of Rugby: Dean Richards Captain: Mark Wilson Ground: Kingston Park Capacity: 10,200 It has been a while since Newcastle were...
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/ 5 years agoPlayer power puts pressure on players!
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER By all accounts, player power had much to...
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/ 5 years agoBRITISH RUGBY RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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/ 5 years agoMonye gets set for his Strictly debut
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler UGO Monye next weekend launch’s his bid to become...
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/ 5 years agoAMPTHILL
Head of Rugby: Mark Lavery Captain: TBC Ground: Dillingham Park Capacity: 3,000 Mo Botha has gone back as forwards coach to...
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/ 5 years agoNORTHAMPTON
Head of Rugby: Chris Boyd Captain: Lewis Ludlam Ground: Franklin’s Gardens Capacity: 15,250 The Saints have become like the Curate’s Egg:...
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/ 5 years agoJordie let-off proves there’s one law for NZ and one for rest
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER THERE was much evidence this week for those (ie everybody living outside of New Zealand) who have...
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/ 5 years agoSwansea leave no room for doubt
Welsh round-up By ROB COLE NEATH’S 150th anniversary celebrations got off to a familiar start as they welcomed their oldest rivals,...
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/ 5 years agoSale Sharks on look-out for prop in Russia
ALEX Sanderson is looking to bolster his options in the front row with a move for a Russian prop just a...
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/ 5 years agoBEDFORD BLUES
Head of Rugby: Mike Rayer Captain: Rich Lane Ground: Goldington Road Capacity: 5,000 Louis Grimoldby is a big signing for them,...
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/ 5 years agoChanges will make it safer
PAUL REES looks at this season’s law trials and explains the thinking behind them TThe law trials that will feature in...
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/ 5 years agoCliff used diplomacy to get what he wanted
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER ON the 1955 tour to South Africa, Cliff Morgan was absolutely key to the Lions prospects and...
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/ 5 years agoHawks call off game in memory of Dave
By SAM JACKSON HENLEY Hawks postponed yesterday’s match with Hinckley as a mark of respect for second row forward Dave Hyde....
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/ 5 years agoStandoff goes on
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER THE standoff between agents and clubs couldn't have come at a worse time for...
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/ 5 years agoCORNISH PIRATES
Head of Rugby: Alan Paver/Gavin Cattle Captain: Nicolas De Battista Ground: Mennaye Field Capacity: 4,000 Pirates are going to be one...
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/ 5 years agoSALE
Head of Rugby: Alex Sanderson Captain: Jono Ross Ground: AJ Bell Stadium Capacity: 12,000 Sale were close to finishing second last...
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/ 5 years agoDuane’s back for the Boks at last
RUGBY CHAMPIONSHP PREVIEW Australia vS Africa DUANE Vermeulen will end a two-year wait to pull on Springboks colours when he takes...
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/ 5 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Weekend beginning Friday September 18th, 2021 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading......
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/ 5 years agoFrench keep an eye on Slade and Simmonds
HENRY Slade’s name is appearing on the long term shopping lists of several French clubs that are also keeping tabs on...
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/ 5 years agoCOVENTRY
Head of Rugby: Rowland Winter Captain: Ryan Burrows Ground: Butts Park Arena Capacity: 4,000 Cov are the sort of team that...
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