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/ 7 years agoFull-time contracts for top England women
NATASHA Hunt, Emily Scarratt and Jess Breach have been awarded the first England Women XVs full-time contracts for the 2019 season....
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/ 7 years agoBaloucoune rides his luck to deliver the killer blow
By JOHN FALLON MUNSTER coach Johann van Graan has demanded consistency from match officials after Ulster winger Robert Baloucoune escaped with...
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/ 7 years agoPast form counts for little – Francis
By STEFFAN THOMAS Making his case: Tomas Francis scores for Wales against South Africa PICTURES: Getty Images TOMAS Francis expects no...
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/ 7 years agoHastings mistakes hand it to Edinburgh
By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH wing Duhan van der Merwe scored two intercept tries from his own half to lead his side...
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/ 7 years agoTurner: Jackman deserved a lot better
By STEFFAN THOMAS Critical: Paul Turner FORMER Dragons head coach and Wales fly-half Paul Turner has slammed the club for their...
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/ 7 years agoTEAMS: Gallagher Premiership – Round 10
Worcester Warriors v Northampton Saints (Friday) Worcester Warriors: 15 Chris Pennell, 14 Bryce Heem, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Ryan Mills, 11 Josh...
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/ 7 years agoExeter Chiefs revival starts with beating Saracens, says Tom Lawday
The Exeter number 8 on the top-of-the-table clash with Sarries
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/ 7 years ago8 scrum-halves who guided their team to World Cup glory
A who's who of nines to have lifted the Webb Ellis trophy
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/ 7 years agoMako Vunipola: ‘The gap is closing on New Zealand’
The loosehead prop talks competition for his place in the England squad, Saracens and New Zealand's favourites tag for RWC2019
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/ 7 years agoPremiership Rugby sells minority stake to CVC in £200m partnership
'The proceeds from CVC Fund VII’s investment will be re-invested to drive continued growth in the sport' – Premiership Rugby chairman...
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/ 7 years agoThe Rugby Paper in 2019: Perfect for your brand!
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/ 7 years agoPremiership wing turns down move to Wasps
Wasps are on the hunt for Christian Wade's replacement
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/ 7 years agoKyle Sinckler is becoming the all-court prop England need, says Quins mentor
Harlequins scrum coach Adam Jones on Sinckler establishing himself as England's first-choice tighthead
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/ 7 years agoGlasgow Warriors wing Niko Matawalu a target for two Welsh regions
Niko Matawalu has emerged as a shock transfer target for both the Cardiff Blues and Scarlets. The two Welsh regions have...
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/ 7 years agoScarlets confirm Stephen Jones will leave to join Wayne Pivac at Wales
WRU announce coaching additions to aid Pivac
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/ 7 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Leicester Tigers line up Dave Ellis as defence coach candidate
Defence guru of France's 2011 World Cup final run in frame
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/ 7 years agoLeicester Tigers appoint Geordan Murphy to head coach role
“This club means a lot to me, I’ve been here a long time and we all want to enjoy success with...
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/ 7 years agoLondon Irish announce return to capital in ground-share move with Brentford
Exiles to leave the Madejski Stadium in move back home
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/ 7 years agoEver-improving Mako’s back to show he’s still England’s No.1
■By NEALE HARVEY Loosehead pecking order: Ben Moon, Ellis Genge and Alec Hepburn MAKO Vunipola believes England are genuine World Cup...
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/ 7 years agoGrassroots need you!
GREAT letter from Chris Taylor last week, proposing a “Community Game Arrangement” to provide central funding to clubs according to what...
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/ 7 years agoKyle is becoming the all-court prop England need – Jones
One of the best: Quins star Kyle Sinckler KYLE Sinckler’s stock is rising but mentor-in-chief Adam Jones has challenged his protégé...
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/ 7 years agoStance on recruitment smacks of hypocrisy
SOUNDS like sour grapes to me in Nick Cain’s piece entitled “Schools in moral row” in which he described how a...
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/ 7 years agoDiamond: Bad cop, bad cop working at Sharks
SALE supremo Steve Diamond says his relationship with forwards coach Dorian West is a match made in heaven. Former Saints man...
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/ 7 years agoRugby must rediscover its identity
RUGBY needs to look seriously at its reason for being. We are not soccer (now resembles contactless sport) or American Football...
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/ 7 years agoNow Dragons will call for Edwards
■By SAMUEL JACKSON WALES defence coach Shaun Edwards is due to be announced as Bernard Jackman’s successor at the Dragons. Jackman,...
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/ 7 years agoJackson, Olding bid for costs rejected
THE two Irish players who were acquitted of rape have lost a court bid to recoup legal costs. Ex-Ulster players Paddy...
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/ 7 years agoRemarkable job to stay under the cap
SHOCK horror! UEFA suspect Manchester City FC have been contraventing their rules on the amount they spend on players’ salaries. The...
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/ 7 years agoNorthampton Euro bid hit by a Romanian blizzard
NORTHAMPON Saints suffered Challenge Cup frustration as their clash with Timisoara Saracens was cancelled 30 minutes before the scheduled kick-off time...
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/ 7 years agoCheeseman loan deal
HARLEQUINS centre Henry Cheeseman has joined Richmond for the rest of the season. Josh McNulty has also gone on loan to...
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/ 7 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 7 years agoSmith still dreams of calling the big one at St James’
■By JON NEWCOMBE BBC RADIO Newcastle rugby commentator Ian Smith celebrates a milestone today that modern-day professional players can only dream...
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/ 7 years agoEllis in line to bolster defence for Tigers
■ By JON NEWCOMBE EXCLUSIVE Defence king: Dave Ellis LEICESTER TIGERS started interviewing for a defence coach at the end of...
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/ 7 years agoChiefs certain of revival, beginning with Saracens
■By NEALE HARVEY No.8 bruiser: Tom Lawday LATE-DEVELOPER Tom Lawday has urged Exeter to raise their intensity in order to get...
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/ 7 years agoCokanasiga waits on knee verdict
BATH wing Joe Cokanasiga is a doubt for the Six Nations after injuring knee ligaments against Leinster last weekend. The 21-year-old...
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/ 7 years agoSheedy could set sights on Red Rose
■ By PETER JACKSON Electric start: Sean Maitland scores the first try for Saracens in their win over Cardiff Blues PICTURE:...
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/ 7 years agoGrayson striving for perfection after new deal at Northampton
NORTHAMPTON starlet James Grayson aims to ramp-up the pressure on established playmakers Dan Biggar and Piers Francis after signing his first...
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/ 7 years agoInjury-hit Exiles sign up reinforcements
LONDON Scottish have signed former Scotland 7s flyer Robert Beattie until the end of the season from Glasgow Hawks to ease...
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/ 7 years agoPlenty of life in the old dog yet – Myler
■By NEALE HARVEY Still got it: Stephen Myler off-loads against Jersey Inspiration: Wigglesworth and Smith, below VETERAN London Irish fly-half Stephen...
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/ 7 years agoRussian strong man joins Sale
Sale have signed loosehead Valery Morozov from Enisei- STM. The 24-year-old Russia international has won 15 caps and will join the...
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/ 7 years agoEtzebeth to Toulon
CLUB president Mourad Boudjellal has confirmed that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth and All Black wing Nehe Milner-Skudder are heading to Toulon....
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/ 7 years agoOspreys striving to reclaim No.1 spot
Target: Brad Davis OSPREYS are preparing for a season-defining Christmas period as they look to reassert themselves as the strongest Welsh...
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/ 7 years agoCarter leads Steelers to the title
DAN Carter led the Kobe Kobelco Steelers to victory in the Top League final in Japan, thrashing Suntory Sungoliath 55-5 at...
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/ 7 years agoDuncan calls on Te’o to play big role over Xmas
Adapting: Rory Duncan BEN Te’o’s value to Worcester will be apparent over the forthcoming block of Premiership matches, insists head coach...
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/ 7 years agoMcConnochie muscling up for his shot at Bath
■By NEALE HARVEY SPEEDSTER Ruaridh McConnochie says he would never have been able to live with himself had he not given...
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/ 7 years agoInjuries bring best out of Amor’s tyros
ENGLAND7s head coach Simon Amor has hailed the performances of his newcomers Charlton Kerr, Will Muir and Ryan Olowofela for their...
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/ 7 years agoJake proving he’s cut out for the big time
■By JOHN HARDING Advice: Harry Williams WHAT to take when you are going away, even for a few days, can be...
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/ 7 years agoWelsh regions battle for Matawalu
■By STEFFAN THOMAS NIKO Matawalu has emerged as a shock transfer target for both the Cardiff Blues and Scarlets. The two...
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/ 7 years agoSelfless Slater has new lease of life after Tigers exit
GLOUCESTER lock Ed Slater appeared to be on the scrapheap 18 months ago after being sent on his way by Leicester...
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/ 7 years agoPremiership coach marks Wilson as the must-start no.6 for England
Northampton Saints forwards coach Phil Dowson looks at England's back row
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/ 7 years agoBrexit minister Stephen Barclay’s history with rugby and Fylde
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