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/ 5 years agoDMP 0-62 Loughborough: Lightning strikes to send Sharks into tailspin
DEFEAT for Wasps allowed Loughborough to extend their advantage over the chasing pack with four rounds remaining in the season. Nine...
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/ 5 years agoDark cloud over Cardiff despite losing the Blues
By ALEX BYWATER CARDIFF Blues – who will officially become Cardiff Rugby from August 1 – have admitted they are hugely...
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/ 5 years agoSteve Borthwick building around his tyro Tigers
Jack van Poortvliet and Ollie Chessum impressed off the bench for Tigers in their 33-32 win over London Irish
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/ 5 years agoMooar: Wales need their star names playing for the regions
Former Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar is still keeping a keen eye on events in Wales, while balancing his role in...
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/ 5 years agoWorcester v Sale: Sharks must find another level late on says Lamon
Sale Sharks head coach Darren Lamon previews the trip to Sixways
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/ 5 years agoHapless Jack faces year out
ENGLAND and Wasps flanker Jack Willis “could be out for up to a year” after having surgery on a medial collateral...
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/ 5 years agoLouis Lynagh signs professional terms at Harlequins
The Quins academy product has signed a long-term deal after a breakthrough year
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/ 5 years agoWales hit by Kieran Hardy Six Nations injury blow
Hardy will return to the Scarlets to receive treatment on the hamstring injury which forced him to be replaced late on...
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/ 5 years agoUncapped Northampton lock David Ribbans drafted in by England
Courtney Lawes was ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations for England, requiring a new call-up for David Ribbans
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/ 5 years agoWomen’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand set to be pushed back to 2022
The New Zealand government points to its awareness of recent Covid-19 cases behind suggesting the tournament's postponement to World Rugby
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/ 5 years agoScarlets plan to hijack Cardiff Blues deal with Dwayne Peel
Cardiff Blues issue hands-off warning to Welsh rivals planning to make room for Peel in their coaching structure with Glenn Delaney
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/ 5 years agoSaints duo Marshall and Hobbs-Awoyemi agree extensions
As revealed by The Rugby Paper, hooker Reece Marshall has signed new terms with Northampton Saints
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/ 5 years agoEx-England centre Kyle Eastmond makes code switch to Leeds Rhinos
Eastmond left Leicester Tigers last summer and is set for a reunion with Sean Long at Rhinos
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/ 5 years agoReferee Pascal Gauzere ‘recognises’ errors in Wales-England Six Nations match
World Rugby referees' manager Joel Jutge has spoken to Pascal Gauzere about his two decisions which aided Welsh tries against England
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/ 5 years agoMarcus Smith says No to Tokyo Olympics tilt with GB Sevens
The Harlequins fly-half was offered the chance to be included in the GB Sevens set-up announced earlier this week, but turned...
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/ 5 years agoGloucester 22-14 Worcester: Skivington gets that winning feeling at last
George Skivington and Lewis Ludlow react to Gloucester's first win since November against Warriors
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/ 5 years agoDunn and Bath are aiming to improve accuracy
HOOKER Tom Dunn leads Bath to Northampton aiming to consolidate improvements in his throwing technique that earned him England recognition last...
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/ 5 years agoAttwood: Saxons tours show if you can make it at top level
DAVE Attwood, still going great guns in the Bristol second row, was the victorious captain on the Saxons last assignment –...
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/ 5 years agoImpressive Amps flick power switch
Bedford ............21 Ampthill ..........36 ■ By RYAN ROBINSON AMPTHILL exacted revenge for last weekend’s defeat with a commanding victory at Bedford...
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/ 5 years agoCardiff Blues 11-20 Munster: Munster spoil Blues return to Arms Park
Ellis Jenkins shows remarkable signs of being back to his best so soon after his recovery from a long-term knee injury
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/ 5 years agoBenetton 17-19 Connacht: Hero Aki’s last-minute try saves Connacht
Connacht continue to collect points on their travels, with Bundee Aki leaving it late to rescue the win
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/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby AU: Penney under pressure as Tahs taken to cleaners again
The Waratahs have now suffered the heaviest-ever defeats to Australian opposition in their history within two weeks of each other
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/ 5 years agoSaracens hot favourites but Diprose wary of Trailfinders
WHEN Saracens were last relegated in 1993, they lost half their first-team squad and it took two seasons to regain top-flight...
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/ 5 years agoEdinburgh 25-27 Scarlets: Scarlets get grip on Champions Cup race
Sione Kalamafoni tops 30 tackles to inspire Scarlets to victory on the road in Edinburgh
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/ 5 years agoUlster 21-7 Ospreys: Ulster keep pressure on Leinster but miss bonus
TOBY Booth called for consistency from his side after they dominated Ulster for long stretches in Belfast but slipped to defeat...
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/ 5 years agoSuper Rugby Aotearoa: Champions Crusaders off to bonus point flyer
TOM COVENTRY’S Blues and reigning champions Crusaders made strong starts to their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaigns with bonus point, away victories....
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/ 5 years agoEddie: I’ll be fined if I tell you what I think about the ref
All the fallout from England's 40-24 defeat to Wales in Cardiff, with Pascal Gauzere's performance a source of frustration for Eddie
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/ 5 years agoRichmond 24-33 Ealing: Trailfinders survive late scare for derby win
Simon Uzokwe starred for Trailfinders in a pre-season London derby win over Richmond, prior to Championship kick-off next week
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/ 5 years agoTop League: Hurricane Williams wins battle of Britain
Matt McIlraith rounds up the action from Japan as Owen Williams, Alex Goode and Beauden Barrett all took to the field
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/ 5 years agoFab five return to hunt gold in Tokyo
FIVE of Team GB’s silver medallists from Rio 2016 are included in Tony Roques’ initial training squad for the Tokyo Olympics....
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/ 5 years agoCornish Pirates 26-13 Jersey: Pumped-up Pirates get prepared for Sarries
New arrival Luke Scully appears to be one to watch for Cornish Pirates based on this pre-season hit-out against Jersey
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/ 5 years agoSwanepoel’s no slouch in giving Lions a solid platform
IT WAS a mixed bag for two of South Africa’s franchise heavyweights as they began preparations for the Rainbow Cup, launching...
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/ 5 years agoMarchant: Centre or wing, I’m ready for next level
Joe Marchant tells Dan Gallan how time in New Zealand helped him find his voice
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/ 5 years agoLife of Terry was worth a hit film all of its own
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER And now for something completely different. A long...
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/ 5 years agoNo moans from players picked
JEFF PROBYN No complaints: Mike Brown playing for England PICTURE: Getty Images I AM surprised that Eddie Jones bothered to try and...
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/ 5 years agoLetters to editor: Rich clubs bypass Nat League salary cap thresholds
I COULDN’T agree more with Chris Taylor’s concerns (TRP Feb 21) at the distorting effect on community rugby of the lack...
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/ 5 years agoHalpin gave finger to All Blacks and sidestep to Lomu!
ONE of the great joys of covering Ireland in the mid 90s – and there weren’t many in a non vintage...
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/ 5 years agoHeinz deal confirmed
RUGBY SHORTS WORCESTER confirmed they have signed Gloucester No.9 Willi Heinz for next season as revealed in Blindside last week. To counter-balance...
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/ 5 years agoCancel France game and give Scots points
Views COLIN BOAG Remem ber that television advert from some years ago that said ‘There may be trouble ahead’ – well, it might well...
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/ 5 years agoChampionship 2021 season preview: Shoot-out for the Premiership has Saracens as favourites
Jon Newcombe finds Matt Challinor excited to get a tilt at the best in his swansong season IT may have been...
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/ 5 years agoFour weeks for Williams
RUGBY SHORTS BATH lock Mike Williams has been banned for four weeks after his red card for a high tackle on Gloucester’s...
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/ 5 years agoLondon Irish hold off strong interest from Premiership rival to sign Tom Parton
Staying at the Brentford Community Stadium with London Irish
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/ 5 years agoTiger Joe Heyes ready to jump from shadows in Leicester front row
Joe Heyes is the heir-apparent to veteran tighthead Dan Cole, Neale Harvey speaks to the youngster and Tigers boss Steve Borthwick...
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/ 5 years agoWasps snap up Thomas
RUGBY SHORTS WASPS have signed Ospreys tighthead Nicky Thomas on a short-term loan deal. The 26-year-old joined Ospreys at the start of...
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/ 5 years agoWasps 10-16 London Irish: It’s tough going as gritty Irish battle back
No chance of a Wasps comeback as Irish produce another stirring second-half performance
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/ 5 years agoWasps home Heineken Cup tie is confirmed
■ By SAM JACKSON THE CHAMPIONS and Challenge Cups will resume in April with a knockout round of 16, after the...
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/ 5 years agoItaly prop to Saracens
RUGBY SHORTS SARACENS have signed Italy prop Marco Riccioni from PRO14 side Benetton. The 23-year-old tighthead has 12 Test caps and started...
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/ 5 years agoDelaney in no doubt Josh will return to Test scene
■ By ALEX BYWATER JOSH MACLEOD has been told he will come back better and stronger than before with Scarlets and...
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/ 5 years agoSaints return for Wilkins
RUGBY SHORTS NORTHAMPTON have resigned academy graduate Karl Wilkins from French ProD2 side AS Beziers Herault. The 24-year-old, who plays at lock...
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/ 5 years agoSale 25-20 Exeter: Battered Curtis Langdon provides late KO
The Sharks hooker scored the decisive try despite the best efforts of Sam Simmonds at the AJ Bell Stadium
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