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/ 5 years agoJohnson urges against banning rugby anthem
PRIME Minister Boris Johnson does not think Swing Low, Sweet Chariot should be banned after the RFU announced it would review...
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/ 5 years agoBright: If you are in good shape age is just a number
By JON NEWCOMBE Veteran: Mark Bright is still going strong aged 41 EVERGREEN No.8 Mark Bright has plenty of examples to...
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/ 5 years agoJenkins comeback gives Blues fans needed boost
By ROB COLE Leader: Ellis Jenkins ELLIS Jenkins is set to return to action when the Cardiff Blues squad reassembles on...
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/ 5 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 5 years agoPhillips wants rebirth of Ospreys galacticos
By ADAM ELLIS Glory days: Kristian Phillips playing for the Ospreys PICTURES: Getty Images KRISTIAN Phillips hopes the takeover of the...
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/ 5 years agoKlim latest to join revamped Reds
JERSEY Reds have signed Namibia international wing Lesley Klim ahead of the 2020-21 Championship season. Klim, 25, played twice at the...
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/ 5 years agoChief Holmes heads home
PROP Greg Holmes is to leave Exeter to return to his native Australia. The 37- year-old, who played in the 2015...
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/ 5 years agoBig guns snub call for rugby in summer
By PETER JACKSON Non! Paul Goze THE English and French clubs are refusing to sacrifice their traditional winter game on the...
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/ 5 years agoKvesic sold on prospect of re-joining mentor Matt
By NEALE HARVEY Coach: Jonathan Thomas MATT Kvesic says being reunited with the man who kick-started his rugby career is one...
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/ 5 years agoEarl eyes up Prem crown
England flanker Ben Earl is gunning for Premiership glory on loan at Bristol from Saracens Full Story: P5 PICTURE: Getty Images...
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/ 5 years agoEvans states his case for seat on WRU Council
By ROB COLE IEUAN Evans admits to feeling the same tingle of excitement that greeted the first of his then record...
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/ 5 years agoWales face oblivion in new World Club Cup
By PETER JACKSON WALES will be without a single contender for the proposed World Club Cup unless all four regional teams...
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/ 5 years agoMallinder has big respect for Marcus
MARCUS Rashford’s efforts to ensure children don’t go hungry during the Covid-19 pandemic is inspiring sports stars everywhere, says community- minded...
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/ 5 years agoSpeed bump
WHY are so many people banging on about quickening up the game. We have a fantastic product so stop trying to...
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/ 5 years agoRPA chief Hopley critical of ‘comical loophole’
PREMIERSHIP clubs have been scrambling to get players to sign new contracts and exploit a ‘loophole’ in new salary cap rules....
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/ 5 years agoWinter rules
I CAN’T believe Jerry Guscott does not like watching rugby in the winter because it’s too wet and cold. As a...
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/ 5 years agoNow rugby men should take a knee says Yarde
By JON NEWCOMBE No swap: Jonny May WITH a new contract signed and sealed, Marland Yarde is looking forward to picking...
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/ 5 years agoSuspend WR funding to force reform in Pacific
Fighting for change: PRPW CEO Dan Leo, second from left middle row, is leading the battle against corruption in Pacific Islands...
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/ 5 years agoHook plans to inspire the new generation – with his words
By NEALE HARVEY Versatile: James Hook JAMES HOOK will make it his business to inspire the next generation of Welsh playmakers...
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/ 5 years agoEssential to feed the roots to grow game
WORLD Rugby have a vision of ‘Rugby as a sport for all’ and a mission to ‘Grow the global rugby family’,...
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/ 5 years agoEarl in a hurry to make his mark with the Bears
By NEALE HARVEY Making a splash: Ben Earl scores for Saracens against Northampton Saints PICTURE: Getty Images BACK ROW dervish Ben...
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/ 5 years agoRadford switches codes to join the Jackals
By JON NEWCOMBE Rugby League Challenge Cup-winning coach Lee Radford has landed his first job in professional Rugby Union - as...
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/ 5 years agoRobshaw off to USA
F0ego Legion in the MLR. The 66-cap flanker, 34, who last week agreed to stay at Harlequins until the suspended Premiership...
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/ 5 years agoClarke joins the cast in Dallas adventure
Alex Bywater talks to former Ospreys head coach Allen Clarke about his move to US Making a point: Ospreys then head...
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/ 5 years agoWalker rides 50k a day to be up running for Trailfinders
By NEALE HARVEY Italian adventure: Charlie Walker DETERMINED former Harlequins wing Charlie Walker is clocking up the bike miles in a...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoHeavy-hearted Ben Spencer on why Bath move meant cutting Sarries ties
Why the England scrum-half averted going on loan to pursue a permanent move away from Allianz Park
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoPRO14 eyes August 22 restart with shortened season
Two rounds of the regular season will be held before 2019-20 season knockout stages take place
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/ 5 years agoSA Rugby and Western Province face £8.5m lawsuit for unlawful conduct
SA Rugby deny they withheld Test match allocations from WPRU to the detriment of advertising agency, Aerios
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/ 5 years agoAaron Cruden in for the Chiefs as they host Blues
The All Blacks fly-half starts for the Chiefs in Hamilton for Round Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa
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/ 5 years agoSaracens’ Alex Lozowski aims to conquer England after Montpellier stint
The Premiership and Champions Cup winner talks to TRP after securing his future at Saracens but agreeing a loan to Montpellier
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoWhere Chris Robshaw will be playing rugby in 2021
Robshaw announced in February he would be leaving Harlequins, sparking speculation of a move to the US
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoTuilagi brothers agree Championship moves to London Scottish
The Tuilagi family's influence to English rugby grows further as Brian and Fred agree deals with Exiles
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoPRL have strung us along says RPA chief executive Damian Hopley
Players union CEO Hopley explains the different variables at play between the RPA and Premiership clubs
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoCardiff Blues face £6m black hole in finances despite CVC investment
CVC's investment in PRO14 aside, the Welsh regions are still set to struggle gravely with lost finances
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoSale Sharks become first Premiership club to make pay cuts permanent
Sale Sharks agree reductions in big step towards financial sustainability
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoSale’s Marland Yarde set to stay after Leicester move doesn’t materialise
The Sale Sharks winger had been approached by Leicester after Jonny May's departure in March
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/ 5 years agoMichael Fatialofa receives warm reception at Worcester’s training ground
Worcester Warriors lock makes first return to club training ground to continue recovery from spinal injury
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/ 5 years agoMichael Cheika among the candidates for Gloucester head coach role
Gloucester are believed to have concluded interviews for their head coach role, with Michael Cheika in the frame
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoMoving the Six Nations will work for rugby – Conrad Smith
The former All Blacks centre is now playing a key role with the International Rugby Players' association
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoJono Lance signs for Western Force after hitting wall with UK visa
The former Worcester Warriors fly-half had agreed to sign for Edinburgh
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/ 5 years agoNorthampton Saints craftsman Tom Wood nails down new career
The former England flanker is embracing a leadership role within the Saints squad
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/ 5 years agoAshley aims to help Wales live healthier
By ALEX BYWATER Man on a mission: Lloyd Ashley PICTURES: Getty Images WHILE most rugby players have tried as best they...
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/ 5 years agoAll Blacks fired blanks
THE account of Munster’s historic win against the All Blacks in 1978 suggests it was one of those ‘I was there’...
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/ 5 years agoScapegoat Botica left Llanelli having lost money
Steffan Thomas talks to Frano Botica about his time in Wales FRANO Botica is remembered as one of New Zealand’s best...
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/ 5 years agoGwilliam also skipper for two Grand Slams
I READ with interest Lloyd D. Parry’s letter last week regarding Mefin Davies and in particular the last time Wales beat...
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/ 5 years agoIt’s time to get real and ring-fence Premiership – Bentley
By NEALE HARVEY Realist: Chris Bentley Reaching the top: Chris Bentley was part of the Exeter side promoted in 2010 PICTURE:...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoClear out flankers to improve flow of game
Turnover kings: England flankers Tom Curry and Sam Underhill suffocated New Zealand at RWC2019 PICTURE: Getty Images THE CALLS for law...
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/ 5 years agoCotterill’s Aussie strategy expands Shelford horizons
By JEREMY BLACKMORE SHELFORD boss Will Cotterill credits a new expansive style of rugby with the transformation which brought the Peacocks...
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/ 5 years agoGlobal calendar may increase workload
WORLD Rugby are keen to produce a coordinated international calendar, and have managed to make the discussion centre on North/South amendments....
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/ 5 years agoPRL have strung us along says players’ chief Hopley
By COLIN BOAG Concern: Damian Hopley RPA chief executive Damien Hopley has accused PRL of taking them for a ride as...
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