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/ 8 years agoBooy’s sure his Bears will thrive in new environment
By NEALE HARVEY BRISTOL’S planned new £10m training ground will underpin the club’s rise to the top echelon of domestic and...
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/ 8 years agoAmbitious Coventry sign up Halaifonua
GLOUCESTER’S Tongan flyer David Halaifonua’s move to Coventry has been confirmed by the National One champions. The 25-cap international, 30, covers...
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/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 8 years agoLong-term deals for Bristol’s loanee duo
JAMES Lay and Ed Holmes have signed permanent deals with Bristol following successful loan spells. Samoa prop Lay, 24, has signed...
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/ 8 years agoPaice calls for reaction from Irish youngsters
By NEALE HARVEY RETIRING London Irish hooker David Paice has urged the club’s youngsters to pick up the baton and right...
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/ 8 years agoBeart on board to run Nuns Academy
NUNEATONRFC’s plans to launch an Academy next season are taking shape with the appointment of John Beart as coach. Former Nuns...
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/ 8 years agoMitchell’s men sling it out with Samoa in Singapore quarters
ENGLAND topped Pool B on the first day of the Singapore Sevens with victories over Kenya, USA and France. They will...
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/ 8 years agoLeinster set to part with to old warriors
LEINSTER captain Isa Nacewa and hooker Richardt Strauss will retire in the summer. Back Nacewa, 35, retired in 2013 after five...
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/ 8 years agoSpare some thought for Gatland’s Forgotten 4
WE are constantly told that it’s a 23 man game these days but that principle appears to have been sidestepped this...
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/ 8 years agoDixon treble does job for Billingham
REGIONAL PREMIER LEAGUES DAN Dixon led the way with a hat-trick as Billingham were 46-21 winners at home to Kendal. Luke...
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/ 8 years agoMarais puts boot into Kings in playoff decider
By ROB JOHNSON Cheetahs 29 Kings 20 NIEL Marais contributed 14 points as the Cheetahs beat the Kings to book their...
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/ 8 years agoGlad a few still making the 300 club
Retiring: Schalk Brits THE professional game is rightly concerned with the proliferation of serious injuries and must remain ever vigilant on...
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/ 8 years agoBlackadder is a hero to the players here, he’s got to stay insists Stooke
By NEALE HARVEY Keep him on: Elliot Stooke has flourished under the eye of former All Black back row Todd Blackadder...
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/ 8 years agoColeman yellow lets Scarlets off the leash
By ROB COLE Over the top: Steff Evans beats Arwel Rosbon to score for Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans THE SCARLETS made...
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/ 8 years agoRUGBY MATTERS
Drugs… the worrying stories keep on coming BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Self-medicating: James O’Connor...
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/ 8 years agoFreestyle has put Gloucester back in the swim
No fear: John Afoa JOHN Afoa is hell bent on leaving Gloucester a trophy winner after revealing how he has revelled...
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/ 8 years agoPlayers test their skills ahead of resuming Judgement Day rivalries
With Welsh Rugby‘s big calendar date, Judgement Day, just around the corner, the team at Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer have sat...
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/ 8 years agoWales’ ground-breaking match against South Africa in Washington DC in doubt due to poor ticket sales
Photo: (Getty Images) By Jake Jones Wales‘ June Test in the USA is feared to be in serious doubt as unrest...
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/ 8 years agoBritish & Irish Lions mark 130th anniversary with one-off ceremonial caps
Lions chiefs launch idea to honour all current and previous players to have donned the famous jersey
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/ 8 years agoWe’re aiming for 3-0 against the Springboks, says Exeter Chiefs Sam Simmonds
The Exeter back row is building up some steam ahead of a tour of redemption to South Africa in June
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/ 8 years agoDragons sign prop Aaron Jarvis from Clermont
Aaron Jarvis to return to Wales to link up with former Ospreys front row teammates Hibbard and Bevington
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/ 8 years agoGeorge North to return to Welsh rugby with Ospreys
George North to return to Wales with the Ospreys next season
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/ 8 years agoJeff Hassler to leave Ospreys at the end of the season
Canadian, Jeff Hassler leaves Ospreys after five years of service
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/ 8 years agoLeinster dominate European Player of the Year shortlist
Tadhg Furlong becomes first prop to be nominated for the EPCR accolade since 2011
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/ 8 years agoSpringbok great Bryan Habana announces retirement from rugby
Second on the Springboks' all-time appearances list behind Victor Matfield...
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/ 8 years agoWasps scrum-half Dan Robson signs new deal
A new long-term deal for the scrum-half challenging Ben Youngs and Danny Care for their England spots
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/ 8 years agoLeinster stalwarts to retire at end of season
Isa Nacewa and Richardt Strauss to bring curtains down on illustrious careers
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/ 8 years agoHere’s best of luck to the super six playing in the finals this weekend
I CANNOT believe that it is a year ago that I played my last competitive game in the WRU National Bowl...
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/ 8 years agoWe can’t wait to play Exeter now says Pirates boss Dicky
By NEALE HARVEY Ambition: Dicky Evans DICKY Evans, director of the Cornish Pirates and a driving force behind the Stadium for...
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/ 8 years agoWe’re aiming for Prem, Ealing warn ring-fencers
BEN WARD, rugby director of ambitious Ealing, has hailed the achievement of Cornish Pirates. And he has maintained his own club’s...
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/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 8 years agoTeen star Joseph lands a double to save Ealing
By JON NEWCOMBE Held: Carnegie’s Tom Bullough is tackled PETE LYDON has predicted a bright future for Reon Joseph after the...
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/ 8 years agoDragons lining up prop Jarvis
THE Dragons look set to sign former Wales tighthead prop Aaron Jarvis from Clermont Auvergne. Jarvis is returning to the Guinness...
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/ 8 years agoSimmonds: We’re aiming for 3-0 against the Boks
By NEALE HARVEY Strength: Sam Simmons flights his way over the line to score for Exeter against London Irish PICTURE: Getty...
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/ 8 years agoArm injury forces Rob to quit
NORTHAMPTON and Australia centre Rob Horne has been forced to retire after suffering life-changing nerve damage to his right arm during...
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/ 8 years agoWasps have got it wrong too often admits Wade
By NEALE HARVEY Over again: Christian Wade scores against Worcester PICTURE: Getty Images WASPS must wise-up their game-management or forget about...
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/ 8 years agoRing-fencing no cure-all warns boss of Tigers
By NEALE HARVEY LEICESTER chief executive Simon Cohen has spoken out against Premiership ring-fencing, insisting its proponents are misguided and that...
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/ 8 years agoKruis aims to take control for rest of season
Targets: George Kruis SARACENS enforcer George Kruis aims to end an “up and down” season by bagging a Premiership title and...
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/ 8 years agoScarlets routed by Leinster’s avengers
Fergus McFadden of Leinster dives over to score their third try PICTURE: Getty Images LEINSTER reduced the Scarlets’ Champions’ Cup dream...
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/ 8 years agoStirling wants Yorkshire to savour local flavour
In his first interview since being unveiled as Yorkshire Carnegie’s new DoR, Chris Stirling tells Jon Newcombe of his first impressions...
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/ 8 years agoNorth was a great signing for Saints insists Diggin
By JON NEWCOMBE Glory days: George North with Saints in 2013 NORTHAMPTON legend Paul Diggin says George North’s contribution to Saints’...
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/ 8 years agoSingleton aiming to claim a place on England jet
By NEALE HARVEY Hopeful: Jack Singleton WORCESTER hooker Jack Singleton aims to cap a stellar Premiership campaign by forcing his way...
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/ 8 years agoJohnson banned for drugs
WASPS forward Ashley Johnson has been suspended by the RFU after failing a drugs test. He is accused of testing positive...
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/ 8 years agoTake As`hton to SA, Dallaglio urges Eddie
Recall: Chris Ashton EDDIE Jones’ growing selection worries could force him to bring Chris Ashton in from the international wilderness for...
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/ 8 years agoYoung Ospreys get tough lesson in Italy
By STEFFAN THOMAS Reaching out: Mattia Bellini scores for Zebre A YOUNG and experimental Ospreys side got taught a brutal lesson...
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/ 8 years agoGethin has Filise’s record in his sights
By ROB COLE Playing on: Gethin Jenkins GETHIN Jenkins hasn’t had to look far for motivation in his bid to carry...
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/ 8 years agoFuture’s bright for fans in Cornwall
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/ 8 years agoTimoney’s double gets Ulster into Cup
By DECLAN ROONEY ULSTER secured their spot in next season’s Champions Cup as Nick Timoney’s double clinched a crucial bonuspoint win...
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/ 8 years agoHow can Shields play for England?
NEWS that Hurricanes’ Brad Shields will be considered for England’s summer tour to South Africa defies belief. He is a Kiwi...
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/ 8 years agoScarlets still have so much to play for
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Great work: Blues wing Owen Lane makes a break against Pau PICTURE: Getty Images It...













