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/ 7 years agoFormer Ulster favourite Pienaar wins Currie Cup
WORLD Cup winner Ruan Pienaar last night led the Free State Cheetahs to a 31-28 victory over Golden Lions to win...
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/ 7 years agoCut Tier 2 funding don’t increase it!
HOW depressing, after the fresh air offered last week by Steve Hill’s views on the need for the RFU to re-prioritise...
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/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 7 years agoGo make history Eddie tells his men
■ By NICK CAIN Upbeat: Eddie Jones EDDIE Jones will climb onto the plane to Japan with his England squad today...
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/ 7 years agoGalthie calls time on the fabled French eccentricity
NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CHALLENGE THE NEW-LOOK FRANCE WILL PROVIDE IN ENGLAND’S WORLD CUP POOL Pick and go: Prop Cyril...
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/ 7 years agoGatland: Wales in fine shape for Japan
WARREN Gatland insisted Wales are in fine fettle for the World Cup and still have some tricks up their sleeves for...
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/ 7 years agoHogg looks to Smith for World Cup pointers
■ By GARY HEATLY World’s best: Ben Smith SCOTLAND star man Stuart Hogg has been watching clips of All Blacks’ full-back...
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/ 7 years agoWoodward frustrated by England snub
■ By NEALE HARVEY Pushing for higher honours: Jason Woodward GLOUCESTER full-back Jason Woodward admits to feeling “hard done by” over...
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/ 7 years agoCall from the PM convinces Gorgodze to return
■ By ROB COLE A LORD Kitchener-style recruitment call from the Prime Minister of Georgia played a part in convincing Mamuka...
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/ 7 years agoMitchell glad to be aboard Pirates’ drive for excellence
■ By MIKE CINCLAIR Still hungry: Cornish Pirates prop Craig Mitchell FORMER Wales prop Craig Mitchell believes Yorkshire Carnegie’s losses will...
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/ 7 years agoWillemse answers injury SOS
SARACENS have signed South Africa fly-half Damian Willemse on a three-month contract as cover for injured pair Alex Goode and Max...
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/ 7 years agoReinforcements for Moseley
MOSELEY have brought in six players on dual registration for their National One campaign. Three join from Worcester – fly-half Luke...
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/ 7 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, September 8, 2019 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13...
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/ 7 years agoSwitch-hitter Wyn gets the nod on technicality
■ By STEFFAN THOMAS WYN Jones is the unlikely figure set to become one of Wales’ most important World Cup players....
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/ 7 years agoAddison misses cut with Toner
DEVIN Toner was the shock omission from Ireland’s squad for the World Cup. The 33-year-old Leinster lock has made 60 appearances...
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/ 7 years agoHabana: Wellington win pivotal for Boks
■ By ADAM HATHAWAY Contenders: Lukhanyo Am on the ball as South Africa beat the All Blacks in August SPRINGBOK hero...
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/ 7 years agoChester Williams, only black player from South Africa’s 1995 World Cup win, dies aged 49
Springboks legend dies two months after 1995 team-mate James Small
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoWallabies stalwart David Pocock to end Test career after World Cup
David Pocock will captain Australia against Samoa in his last Test on home soil
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoProp Max Lahiff joins Bristol Bears after Bath release
Lahiff left Bath at the end of last season but will remain in the West Country
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoLong-distance Joe Rees gets close and personal for Bournemouth’s new season
Bournemouth are the new team in National Two South and captain Rees has been a dedicated figure behind their roaring success
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/ 7 years agoBarbarians name international stars in Autumn tour squad
The Barbarians have today announced the first crop of international stars to pull on the famous black and white jersey during...
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/ 7 years agoJohn Mulvihill singles out what Cardiff Blues need to do to become PRO14 contenders
There are a number of young players coming through who can help the Blues reach their goals for 2019-20
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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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/ 7 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 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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/ 7 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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The Rugby Paper
/ 7 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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/ 7 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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