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/ 8 years agoAussie franchises await judgement
SUPER RUGBY By SAM JACKSON THE cuts have officially begun in Super Rugby, with the Cheetahs and Kings being chopped by...
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/ 8 years agoCoventry should remember money will not buy loyalty
HAD to laugh while reading last week’s story that Coventry are “interested in bringing the right players to the club -...
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/ 8 years agoVolavola secures Fiji’s place in Japan
FIJI qualified for the 2019 World Cup in Japan with a second-half rally to beat Tonga in their Pacific Nations Cup...
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/ 8 years agoSalary cap cheats should be exposed
I’M a pretty neutral fan in the Premiership but even I feel aggrieved on behalf of Northampton Saints and other teams...
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/ 8 years agoMugford reveals Sale axe drove him to suicide bid
By NEALE HARVEY PLYMOUTH fly-half Dan Mugford has spoken out over how his failure to gain acceptance and win a regular...
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/ 8 years agoTough schedule no concern for Gloucester starlet
By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND U20s scrumhalf Harry Randall has defended World Rugby’s format for the Junior World Cup despite ongoing criticism...
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/ 8 years agoNot convinced Warren has enhanced his reputation
COLIN BOAG Vindicated? Lions head coach Warren Gatland With the Lions tour over, the post mortems start. Writing before yesterday’s final...
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/ 8 years agoAviva renew deal as Premiership’s title sponsor
COCK-A-HOOP Premiership Rugby bosses are predicting a golden era for English club rugby after renewing their long-standing deal with title sponsors...
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/ 8 years agoAshton signs on to mixed reception
DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Show-off? Chris Ashton dives to score PICTURE: Getty Images The headline writers in Toulon are giving Chris...
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/ 8 years agoDREAM TEAM
MATT WILLIAMS, THE WORCESTER AND FORMER NORTHAMPTON HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Marcos Ayerza –...
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/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 8 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
ADAM POWELL THE FORMER SARACENS, NEWCASTLE AND ENGLAND SAXONS CENTRE Inever envisaged that my career would come to an end during...
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/ 8 years agoJet-setter Jamal aiming to make splash at Saints
By NEALE HARVEY RAMPAGING prop Jamal Ford-Robinson reckons foregoing his summer holidays was a small price to pay in return for...
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/ 8 years agoAaron Morris extends his contract with Harlequins
Junior World Champion full-back Aaron Morris has extended his contract with Harlequins. Joining Harlequins from Saracens in 2016, Morris, 22, made...
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/ 8 years agoSame players trusted by Lions ahead of Series decider
The British & Irish Lions have named an unchanged starting line-up and bench for the decisive third Test against New Zealand...
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/ 8 years agoThree changes for All Blacks and Read to win 100th Cap in decider
All Blacks captain Kieran Read will win his 100th Test cap in the Series decider against the British and Irish Lions...
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/ 8 years agoOdds aren’t in favour of British & Irish Lions in next All Blacks game
In an interview before the match on Saturday, 24th June, Harry Ellis praised Warren Gatland‘s talent as a coach and injected...
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/ 8 years agoHarlequins rising star pens new contract
Harlequins have received a big boost ahead of next season with the news that highly-rated centre Joe Marchant has extended his...
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/ 8 years agoBT Sport wins exclusive European rugby TV rights
BT Sport has secured the rights to screen the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup in the United Kingdom and Ireland from...
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/ 8 years agoKieran Longbottom heads back to Saracens
Saracens have announced the return of prop Kieran Longbottom to the club ahead of next season. With news that Titi Lamositele...
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/ 8 years agoBen Glynn joins Harlequins
Harlequins have confirmed that former Bristol second row Ben Glynn has joined the club as injury dispensation cover for Sam Twomey....
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/ 8 years agoWarden on full alert for next test of endurance
By NICK VERDIER RICHMOND retained their Championship status last season but club captain Will Warden reckons doing so again will pose...
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/ 8 years agoCodling: Scrapping play-offs will not deter ambition at Trailfinders
EALING head coach Alex Codling describes the RFU’s decision to scrap the Championship play-offs as a “crying shame” but insists it...
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/ 8 years agoMomentum is with the Lions now says Davies
From ALEX BYWATER in Wellington Almost there: Conor Murray celebrates with Taulupe Faletau after scoring the Lions’ second try PICTURE: Getty...
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/ 8 years ago2017-18 pre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Friday August 4 Clermont v Exeter Saturday August 5...
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/ 8 years agoDennis: Proof is there, tries win you trophies!
By NEALE HARVEY Try threat: Jack Nowell elebates his try in the final against Wasps PICTURE: Getty Images EXETER star Dave...
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/ 8 years agoAlun Wyn joins the exclusive three-tour win club
By ROB COLE ALUN-Wyn Jones has joined the most exclusive band of British & Irish Lions after helping the tourists level...
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/ 8 years agoGeech gets the all clear
SIR Ian McGeechan is out of hospital after collapsing in Wellington ahead of Lions second Test. The four-time Lions head coach,...
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/ 8 years agoGelant glides in for his hat-trick
By NICK VERDIER Talent: Warrick Gelant PICTURE: Getty Images FULL-BACK Warrick Gelant scored three tries as the Bulls put in their...
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/ 8 years agoNewcastle star nips over for late winner
Tonga 30 Samoa 26 TONGA celebrated their first home Test in eight years with a nail-biting win over Samoa in the...
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/ 8 years agoFuture of Lions rests with global season
I AGREE that the future of the Lions is in serious doubt. There was a great opportunity to support them when...
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/ 8 years agoWHEELCHAIR RUGBY EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
■GREAT Britain beat Sweden 49-41 to win the European Wheelchair Rugby Championship in Koblenz, Germany. The victory makes Great Britain the...
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/ 8 years agoPremiership clubs have overstepped the mark this time
IN last week’s paper Lions manager John Spencer said plans to shorten future tours are ‘bordering on insanity’. Nick Cain’s main...
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/ 8 years agoNow beat All Blacks, Noves is ordered
FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES French Federation president Bernard Laporte has imposed an ultimatum on manager Guy Noves with a barelyveiled threat...
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/ 8 years agoWhy pander to the Press now, Warren?
SURELY Warren Gatland should have more courage behind his convictions. Why pander to the Press and fans after the event? He...
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/ 8 years agoFollow The Rugby Paper online…
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/ 8 years agoTeague itching for hands-on role with Bordeaux
NEWS EXTRA By NICK VERDIER RORY Teague is looking forward to the daily grind of club rugby after confirming he will...
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/ 8 years agoRobson: Salary cap cheats cost Northampton trophies
By NEALE HARVEY OUTGOING Northampton chief executive Allan Robson admits he will always remain bitter over instances of salary cap abuse...
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/ 8 years agoWarriors set to benefit from Vesty’s summer exchange
One more mighty match and these Lions could be legends By NEALE HARVEY SAM Vesty is ready to take a chunk...
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/ 8 years agoHunter leads women in their World Cup defence
SARAH Hunter will captain England’s title defence at the World Cup in Dublin on August 9. Rachael Burford, Rochelle Clark, Tamara...
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/ 8 years agoLambie career in jeopardy
PATRICKLambie will not play rugby again this year because of an on-going concussion issue. The 26-year-old Sharks and Springbok fly-half has...
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/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 8 years agoSaili adds potency to Quins’ midfield blend
By NEALE HARVEY All Black X-factor: Francis Sailli PICTURES: Getty Images Skills: Catrakilis Experience: Roberts HARLEQUINS head coach Mark Mapletoft insists...
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/ 8 years agoChisholm hungry to hit England summit with Hill behind him
ALL-ACTIONHarlequins No.8 James Chisholm aims to lay down a challenge to England’s back rowers with another stellar campaign at the Stoop....
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/ 8 years agoHunter to lead England women at World Cup
Sarah Hunter will captain England at the upcoming World Cup which kicks off in Dublin on August 9. Rachael Burford (Harlequins),...
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/ 8 years agoWarburton returns for Lions in Wellington
Sam Warburton will captain The British & Irish Lions against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday. Tour...
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/ 8 years agoHenshaw and North ruled out of Lions tour
Robbie Henshaw and George North have been ruled out of the rest of The British & Irish Lions Tour due to...
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/ 8 years agoAll Blacks change two for second Test
Waisake Naholo and Anton Lienert-Brown will both start for New Zealand in the second Test against the British and Irish Lions...
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/ 8 years agoHIGHLIGHTS: Lions and Hurricanes share spoils in Wellington
The British and Irish Lions were forced to concede a 31-31 draw to the Hurricanes in Wellington letting the Super Rugby...
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/ 8 years agoWATCH: The Lions tries agains the Hurricanes
The British and Irish Lions scored three tries in their 31-31 draw against the Hurricanes in Wellington today. Tommy Seymour opened...
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