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/ 8 years agoGatland: I believe Lions can still win
From NICK CAIN in Auckland WARREN Gatland remained defiant after the Lions’ 30-15 first Test defeat by New Zealand and insisted...
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/ 8 years agoMadigan eyes route back to Test scene via Bristol
By NEALE HARVEY FLY-HALF Ian Madigan has revealed his twin targets of steering Bristol into the Premiership and reclaiming a place...
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/ 8 years agoReihana returns to fire up West Country culture club
SKILLS coach Bruce Reihana reckons Bristol can follow the example of his old club Northampton by turning demotion into a positive....
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/ 8 years agoWasps’ remarkable rise all down to Dai
By NEALE HARVEY Coach of the year: Dai Young oversees training PICTURE: Getty Images LAWRENCE Dallaglio claims Wasps’ Premiership final defeat...
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/ 8 years agoDragons renamed
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons’ name has been changed to Dragons following their takeover by the Welsh Rugby Union. The decision means only...
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/ 8 years agoCas failed – Diamond
SALEwere justified in signing Denny Solomona from Castleford, but the cross-code legal saga could happen again, says Sale boss Steve Diamond....
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/ 8 years agoHalfpenny not the solution for Bath
I READ last week’s Blindside with disbelief that Bath may be in the market to recruit Leigh Halfpenny. I hope it...
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/ 8 years agoTobin brings in debuties
GLOUCESTER have added two new members to their strength and conditioning coaching staff. Tom Turner is reunited with Dan Tobin, the...
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/ 8 years agoWell done England, fantastic rugby on show and I’m Welsh!
IF you were to take a complete unknown to rugby and try to persuade them what a wonderful gam it is...
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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 agoIf Webb’s super-fit, what about Carter?
“LONGdistance runner Webb….” article, describing ‘super-fit’ Rhys Webb as tailoring his ‘high-tempo running training’ to a higher Lions fitness and match...
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/ 8 years agoLions will improve when key partnerships mature
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN With two big wins under their belt, the Lions looked to have...
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/ 8 years agoJess backs Jack to push North out of Test frame
By NEALE HARVEY All-round talent: Jack Nowell PICTURES: Getty Images MATT Jess has blasted the “ridiculous criticism” aimed at Jack Nowell,...
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/ 8 years agoI’ll make up for England blow says Dunn
HIGHLYrated Bath hooker Tom Dunn admits being “gutted” about the injury that denied him the chance of facing his Argentinian hero...
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/ 8 years agoClub demands ‘will kill off Lions tours’
By SAM JACKSON TOUR manager John Spencer says plans to shorten future Lions tours are “bordering on insanity”. The next three-tour...
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/ 8 years agoNext stop Brumbies for Fisher
FORMER Gloucester head coach Laurie Fisher has inked a deal to rejoin the ACT Brumbies under his former apprentice Dan McKellar...
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/ 8 years agoMND sufferer Doddie to set up charitable foundation
FORMER Lions lock Doddie Weir has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Weir, 46, who earned 61 caps for Scotland, announced...
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/ 8 years agoTownsend focus on conquering Europe
By COLIN NEWBOULT Chiefs livewire: Stuart Townsend PICTURE: Getty Images SUCHwas the meteoric rise of Exeter’s Stuart Townsend during the latter...
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/ 8 years agoAttwood: We just can’t find that winning formula
By TOM BRADSHAW FRUSTRATED second row Dave Attwood says Bath must stop “hinting and teasing” at what they can achieve and...
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/ 8 years agoTRANSFER WRAP
■ HARLEQUINS made a big move on the transfer market this week with the capture of Munster’s All Black centre Francis...
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/ 8 years agoGet creative with Lions cocktail recipes from Slingsby Gin!
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/ 8 years agoRead fit to captain All Blacks against Lions
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has overcome a thumb injury and will face the British and Irish Lions in the first...
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/ 8 years agoAll Black centre joins Harlequins
All Black Francis Saili will leave Munster this summer to join Harlequins. The 26-year-old centre spent the last two seasons in...
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/ 8 years ago‘Unexpected’ Sale move for James O’Connor
Despite denying having spoken to the player a few weeks back, Sale have confirmed the signing of James O’Connor on a...
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/ 8 years agoBath snap up Bristol lock
Bath have announced the signing of Bristol lock James Phillips ahead of the upcoming season. Phillips arrives at Bath having made...
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/ 8 years agoWasps sign two props
Wasps have confirmed the signings of Paul Doran-Jones and David Langley, ahead of next season. Doran-Jones, 32, will move the Ricoh...
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/ 8 years agoBabbler Barnes has to taper his critique
DISAPPOINTING though it was on Tuesday, it’s building into an absorbing and exciting tussle in the Land of the Long White...
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/ 8 years agoNo wonder England are so strong with this production line
THE U20 World Cup has been compelling viewing as ever and I hope the lads can finish the job against New...
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/ 8 years agoFollow The Rugby Paper online…
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/ 8 years agoGatland wrong to call up more Welsh
SO FOUR more Welsh players (not bad for a team that finished just above Italy in the Six Nations!) and two...
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/ 8 years agoSorry Gloucester but I had to put family first – Fearns
By NEALE HARVEY CONTRACT renegade Carl Fearns says securing his family’s future outweighed all other considerations once it became apparent that...
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/ 8 years agoMarfo’s off to join the Edinburgh front row
By NICK VERDIER PROPDarryl Marfo has left Bath to join Edinburgh on a one-year deal. The loosehead, 26, started last season...
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/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 8 years agoWill Bristol pass Lam’s three-step challenge?
Pat Lam tells Neale Harvey how he plans to lift his new club into Europe’s elite EXCLUSIVE In-bound Bristol head coach...
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/ 8 years agoCross link puts Mose on track for promotion
MOSELEY’SNational One title bid will be boosted by some of Worcester’s top young talent next season. New head coach Simon Cross,...
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/ 8 years agoDismiss these mind games, it’s penalties that will count
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Hearts and minds time as the Lions approach the first Test; that’s...
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/ 8 years agoAll Blacks have got jitters claims Gatland
From NICK CAIN in Rotorua Victory roll: Referee Jaco Peyper awards a penalty try as the Lions drive forward against the...
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/ 8 years agoEngland’s new boys whitewash the Pumas
By NICK VERDIER ENGLAND made sure of a 2-0 whitewash of Argentina with a 35-25 over the Pumas in Santa Fe...
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/ 8 years agoEdinburgh sign prop Marfo from Bath
Prop Darryl Marfo has joined Edinburgh Rugby from English Premiership side Bath on a one-year deal. The loosehead, 26, made three...
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/ 8 years agoLions sweat on Owen Farrell’s fitness ahead of Test series
OWEN FARRELL faces a race against time to be fit for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against New Zealand...
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/ 8 years agoSix changes for Ireland in Japan this weekend
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has announced six changes for the team to face Japan in Shizuoka on Saturday in the...
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/ 8 years agoO’Mahony to lead the Lions against the Maori
Peter O’Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday. The...
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/ 8 years agoOne enforced change for the Boks for France clash
Lionel Mapoe will replace injured Jesse Kriel at outside centre in the only change to the South Africa line-up for their...
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/ 8 years agoDoncaster Knights sign Quins prop Evans
Doncaster Knights have bolstered their front row options with the signing of loosehead Owen Evans from Harlequins. Born in Cardigan in...
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/ 8 years agoQuins announce new deal for Elia
Harlequins today announced that Samoan International hooker Ellia Ellia has committed his future to the club. Elia joined Harlequins on a...
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/ 8 years agoFront row pair signs new Bedford contract
Bedford Blues have increased their squad size for next Championship season with prop Dave Spelman and hooker Jacob Fields both signing...
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/ 8 years ago‘All Blacks’ Maori All Blacks team named to face Lions
The Maori All Blacks will give the British and Irish Lions their biggest test yet on Saturday having named nine Test...
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/ 8 years agoPlenty of changes for Scotland for Australia Test
Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has named eight personnel changes to his starting XV to face Australia at Allianz Stadium. Townsend...
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/ 8 years agoThomas Young handed Wales debut
Thomas Young will make his Test debut on Friday after being named in the Wales starting XV to take on Tonga...
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/ 8 years agoWallaby hooker ready for “ugly stuff” at London Irish
New London Irish hooker Saia Faing’a has opened up on his move to the club and has told the fans he...
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