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/ 6 years agoAll Blacks talk motivation with AIG Life
Six of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team have opened up about their innermost motivations as part of an advertising...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoJoe Schmidt takes shot at Agustin Pichot after World Rugby vice-chairman makes Devin Toner comment
Pichot questioned the inclusion of Jean Kleyn over Devin Toner in Ireland's World Cup squad
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoFrance name World Cup squad with Picamoles and Penaud set to dazzle
Jacques Brunel names a team for Japan boasting eight Toulouse players
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRhys Patchell to back-up Biggar as Wales name 31-man squad
Warren Gatland shows his hand for his final tournament as Wales head coach
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoPremiership needs more local players
COMPLETELY agree with Steve Hill, the money the RFU give to the Premiership should be directed at developing English players, coaches...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoIreland hit back after Red Rose humiliation
By STEFFAN EVANS Decision: Warren Gatland IRELAND responded to their bashing at Twickenham with an impressive 22-17 win in Warren Gatland’s...
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/ 6 years agoWRU dish out ‘confetti’ caps to their reserve team
THERE was a time when the Welsh Rugby Union went to elaborate lengths to avoid awarding caps, almost as if it...
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/ 6 years agoAll Blacks back on top as Wales flop
By SAM JACKSON NEW Zealand are back on top of the world rankings following Ireland’s win in Cardiff, with former No.1...
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/ 6 years agoWhy Teo’s Toulon bunk will bug Irish
BEN Te’o has had a varied career, never staying too long in one place as can be gauged from his various...
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/ 6 years agoVictory in Russia ‘shows quality of Championship’
By JON NEWCOMBE JERSEY head coach Harvey Biljon has made a renewed call for fresh investment in the Championship after his...
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/ 6 years agoChiefs enter the race
By NEIL FISSLER EXETER CHIEFS are set to announce that they are forming a professional women’s team to play in the...
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/ 6 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 6 years agoGet consistent and Blues can win PRO14 says Mulvihill
By STEFFAN THOMAS JOHN Mulvihill insists the Cardiff Blues must be more consistent if they are to take a giant leap...
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/ 6 years agoKiller Dragons give Munster a roasting
SCARLETS ‘A’ were buried under an avalanche of eight tries in Dublin as they fell to their second successive defeat in...
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/ 6 years agoReds win earns Luc family bragging rights
By STEFFAN THOMAS GROWING up Luc Jones dreamed of emulating his father’s achievements on the rugby field and last Tuesday he...
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/ 6 years agoCanucks give Eddie Wiggle room in Japan
By JON NEWCOMBE Boss: Kingsley Jones Consultant: Graham Henry Primed and ready: Richard Wigglesworh playing for Saracens PICTURE: Getty Images RICHARD...
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/ 6 years agoBeware banana skins warns 2003 hero Robinson
By GARY FITZGERALD JASON Robinson has been highly impressed by England’s form in the build up to the World Cup and...
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/ 6 years agoNo joke, I’m deadly serious about this – Haskell
FORMER England flanker James Haskell insists his switch to become a heavyweight mixed martial arts fighter is no PR stunt. Haskell,...
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/ 6 years agoCole wants to be king at his third attempt
By ADAM HATHAWAY Paid price: Stuart Lancaster Last chance: Dan Cole has had two World Cup failures PICTURE: Getty Images VETERAN...
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/ 6 years agoStirling aims to make Pirates ‘world class’
Back at the helm: Pirates DoR Chris Stirling By MIKE SINCLAIR BACK as director of rugby seven years after leaving Cornwall...
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/ 6 years agoLaunchbury: It’s not been easy to get in this squad
By NEALE HARVEY JOE Launchbury believes fierce competition within England’s vastly experienced, power-packed second row unit is boosting their World Cup...
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/ 6 years agoBarritt: World Cup is opportunity to evolve
SARACENS skipper Brad Barritt has thrown down the gauntlet to his young guns by urging them to improve standards and lay...
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/ 6 years agoNow I can try to follow my hooker hero Thompson
By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND hooker Jack Singleton says he owes Worcester a huge debt of gratitude for rescuing his career and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoNewcastle is ideal venue for Italy Test
JEFF Probyn is a absolutely right that internationals played around the country can build enthusiasm for the game, but it doesn’t...
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/ 6 years agoIrish bolster back row with tyro Shark Nott
LONDONIrish have signed versatile forward George Nott from Sale Sharks. The Wales-born 23-yearold made 36 appearances for Sale, including 14 in...
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/ 6 years agoCare ruled out until November
HARLEQUINS scrum-half Danny Care will undergo surgery on an ankle injury sustained during preseason training, ruling him out for eight weeks....
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoWell said, Steve, hopefully RFU will get the message
CONGRATULATIONS to Richmond’s Steve Hill for his very frank, openminded and perceptive comments on the state of rugby in England. What...
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/ 6 years agoSchalk set for swan song on grand stage
PETER JACKSON The distinction of being the Grand Old Man at the World Cup will almost certainly go to a hooker...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoFather figure Ackermann can bring best out of Jaco Kriel at Gloucester
Jaco Kriel has more going on in his life than you may see on the surface
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRhys Carre one of two uncapped players in Wales’ team to face Ireland
Josh Navidi will captain Wales in Cardiff, as revealed by TRP last week
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoMennaye Field remains at the heart of Cornish Pirates plans
The Championship club don't plan on abandoning their current home when the Stadium for Cornwall is completed
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen drops star centre from World Cup squad
New Zealand have named their 31 players to travel to Japan
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoScotland lock Sam Skinner out of 2019 Rugby World Cup
The Exeter Chiefs lock limped off at Murrayfield with a hamstring injury at the weekend
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoExclusive: Axed England star Ben Te’o makes overseas move
Te'o has found a permanent home once his term as a medical joker at Toulon expires
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/ 6 years agoRacing await for Saracens
HOLDERS Saracens will begin their Champions Cup defence against French giants Racing 92 in Paris on November 17. The day before,...
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/ 6 years agoSkelton: Forget Oz, I’m with Sarries now
By NEALE HARVEY Focussed: Will Skelton wants to get Saracens off to a strong start PICTURES: Getty Images WILL Skelton has...
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/ 6 years agoAmpthill pair sign up
WINGKwaku Asiedu and full-back Karim Lynch have joined Ampthill. Wing Asiedu, 25, joins from Coventry who last season loaned him to...
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/ 6 years agoRFU warned – change or we could break away!
By JON NEWCOMBE CAMBRIDGE president Stephen Bowller has advocated that National League clubs should consider a breakaway from the Rugby Football...
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/ 6 years agoDyantyi fails test
SPRINGBOK wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has tested positive for a banned substance. The 2018 World Rugby breakthrough player of the year, denies...
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/ 6 years agoMako: I let the last Cup pass by
By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND prop Mako Vunipola is determined to make the most of his second World Cup chance after admitting...
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/ 6 years agoTwo more for Sheedy
BRISTOL fly-half Callum Sheedy has signed a twoyear contract extension keeping him at the club until 2022. The 23-year-old played for...
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/ 6 years agoMy defending has to improve to be the best, admits Billy
BACK ROW battering ram Billy Vunipola candidly admits he must sharpen up on defence if he is to truly be considered...
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/ 6 years agoWelsh final in PRO14
CARDIFF City Stadium will be the venue for the 2020 PRO14 final on June 20. The last four finals have been...
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/ 6 years agoScrum changes will take time says Smith
By ALEX BYWATER NICKY Smith admits it will take time for him and the Wales pack to adapt to the new...
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/ 6 years agoCoventry land Toby
LOOSE-head Toby Trinder will be dual registered with Northampton and Coventry this season. The 21-year-old has come through the Saints Academy...
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/ 6 years agoMallinder opts for director’s chair in Scotland
JIM Mallinder is to become Scottish Rugby’s new performance director. Mallinder will leave his role as performance pathway coach with the...
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/ 6 years agoProp star Cooper denies Scarlets
By ROB COLE By ROB COLE ULSTER A came back from the dead to win a thriller at Llandovery with a...
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/ 6 years agoToomaga-Allen takes the adventure trail to Wasps
By NEALE HARVEY KIWI tighthead Jeff Toomaga-Allen has revealed how he gave up his All Blacks’ dream to see the world...
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/ 6 years agoNanai aims to fill Heem’s shoes at Worcester
By NEALE HARVEY MELANI Nanai has revealed how Auckland’s tardiness in offering him a new contract enabled Worcester to enlist his...
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/ 6 years agoOlympic Sevens comeback still possible for Davies
By ALEX BYWATER JAMES Davies says he wouldn’t rule out a Sevens return for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite pushing hard...











