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/ 9 years agoAnother trio pen new Exeter deals
Kai Horstmann, Julian Salvi and Ollie Atkins have all agreed new contracts with Exeter Chiefs. Experienced back-rowers Horstmann and Salvi have...
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/ 9 years agoMorris banned for three weeks
Harlequins full-back Aaron Morris has received a three-week ban for a tackle in the air on Leicester‘s Adam Thompstone. The former...
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/ 9 years agoPaddy Jackson commits to Ulster
Paddy Jackson has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Ulster until at least the summer of 2019....
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/ 9 years agoJosh Strauss to join Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Scottish International back rower Josh Strauss on a three-year deal. The South African born...
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/ 9 years agoAlex Rieder re-signs for Wasps
Alex Rieder has signed a new contract with Wasps ahead of next season. Rieder, whose versatility allows him to play anywhere...
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/ 9 years agoFront row duo commit future to Bath
Bath have announced that front row duo Shaun Knight and Michael van Vuuren have both agreed contract extensions with the club....
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/ 9 years agoExeter backs agree new deals
Phil Dollman, Olly Woodburn and Michele Campagnaro have all agreed new contracts to remain in Exeter ahead of next season. Italian...
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/ 9 years agoCourt case against Sale’s Solomona set to be adjourned
AN out-of-court settlement could be on the cards as Rugby League club Castleford’s legal action against Denny Solomona looks set to...
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/ 9 years agoBundee jumps in to boost Connacht
CONNACHT will not defend their PRO12 crown in the play-offs but head coach Pat Lam is still after all the points...
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/ 9 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 9 years agoLife as Pirate gave Stu taste for silverware
By NEALE HARVEY EXETER’S tyro scrumhalves are ready to come of age by carrying the club to league and cup glory,...
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/ 9 years agoQuick-firing May given licence to thrill England
By GARY FITZGERALD JONNY May faces Italy today aiming to show Eddie Jones he is a cut above the rest of...
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/ 9 years agoGendall is determined to take his second chance
HARLEQUINS tight-head Tyler Gendall admits he can scarcely believe his good fortune after his rapid rise from tier two Cornish Pirates...
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/ 9 years ago‘No soft penalties’ – Hatley
ENGLAND’S big men have been ordered to stay disciplined and mentally in control today to force the Italian pack into submission....
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/ 9 years agoSensational Scots send a warning to England
By NICK CAIN SCOTLAND posted a warning to England ahead of their Calcutta Cup meeting at Twickenham in two weeks time...
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/ 9 years agoMurray: Sexton’s in good shape now
STAR man Conor Murray is expecting half-back partner Jonny Sexton to kick on for the remainder of the tournament after returning...
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/ 9 years agoSharks suffer a hammer blow with Addison injury
By JON NEWCOMBE SALE centre Will Addison looks set to miss the remainder of the season after breaking bones in his...
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/ 9 years agoDiamond banned for six weeks
SALE director of rugby Steve Diamond pleaded guilty to abusing a match official and has been given a six-week touchline ban....
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/ 9 years agoWaldouck weighing up the option of sabbatical
By JON NEWCOMBE ECO-FRIENDLY centre Dominic Waldouck is unsure what role he will play for new-age Newcastle next season, if any,...
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/ 9 years agoBristol call on wisdom of Solomons to help them beat the drop
FORMER Edinburgh boss Alan Solomons has joined Bristol as coaching consultant with immediate effect to help the Premiership strugglers stave off...
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/ 9 years agoDanny boy determined to put heat on O’Shea
By GARY FITZGERALD DANNY Care has backed his old Quins boss Conor O’Shea to win his struggle to be an Italian...
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/ 9 years agoHat-trick of Italian wins vital for Ulster
ULSTER are gearing up for three consecutive games against Italian opposition but Rob Herring is adamant they will not take the...
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/ 9 years agoWarburton slams the ‘missed chances’
By GARY HEATLEY SAM WARBURTON Bemoaned a lack of accuracy after the interval that let Scotland score 20 points to win...
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/ 9 years agoEdinburgh capitulate in face of late onslaught
By ALEXANDER McLEMAN TWO late tries sealed Cardiff ’s victory over a careless Edinburgh that helps keep alive Blues’ hopes of...
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/ 9 years agoDeano is the key to Newcastle success
WHAT brilliant news that Newcastle have made such stellar signings for next season. Maxime Mermoz is a quality addition and a...
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/ 9 years agoResilient Warriors fall short of a vital bonus
By COLIN NEWBOULT In the thick of it: Saints try-scorer Teimana Harrison PICTURES: Getty Images On the charge: Worcester centre Wynand...
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/ 9 years agoQuick-fire treble stuns leaders at Thomond
By JOHN FALLON WAYNE Pivac praised his Scarlets for the manner in which they came from 15 points adrift at the...
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/ 9 years agoWhy persist with a team who clearly aren’t up to task?
THE escalating debate concerning the future of the Six Nations tournament seems to miss the most obvious solution – go back...
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/ 9 years agoMallinder: Next two games are massive
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Jim Mallinder is hoping that his team can build some momentum after moving into the European Champions...
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/ 9 years agoJames expects some niggle in ‘toughest of leagues’
By ALEX BYWATER PAUL James will lead the Ospreys’ charge against Glasgow this afternoon in an encounter he expects to be...
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/ 9 years agoRFU must not forget the grassroots game
AS a proud Cornishman I read with incredulity Neale Harvey’s article about the RFU’s potential “cost cutting” measures which could see...
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/ 9 years agoI thought it was the end of my career admits Arscott
By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE Carnegie signing Tom Arscott feared he was “damaged” goods and might never play professionally again after his...
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/ 9 years agoConan’s first half double helps destroy frail Dragons
By JAMES CANDY DRAGONS head coach Kingsley Jones admitted he was ready to join in with the boo-boys after their hammering...
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/ 9 years agoTe’o to make first England start against Italy
Ben Te’o will make his first England start against Italy in the third round of the Six Nations outside Owen Farrell...
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/ 9 years agoMercer to captain England U20s against Italy
Bath teenage sensation No.8 Zach Mercer will captain England U20s against Italy as they chase their third win of the tournament....
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/ 9 years agoSteve Diamond hit with six-week ban
Steve Diamond has been banned for six weeks for verbally abusing the match officials after Sale‘s Anglo-Welsh Cup game against Harlequins...
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/ 9 years agoJJ dropped by England
England have dropped Jonathan Joseph ahead of their Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday. Eddie Jones has retained...
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/ 9 years agoItaly draft in Allan for Twickenham clash
Tommaso Allan will start for Italy in their Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham on Sunday. The Treviso fly-half, who...
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/ 9 years agoWorcester sign Jersey second-rower
Jersey Reds lock Pierce Phillips has been signed by Worcester Warriors ahead of next season. The 24-year-old, a towering presence at...
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/ 9 years agoEngland cricket legend’s grandson debuts for Wales U20s
James Botham, grandson of England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham, will make his Wales U20s debut against Scotland on Friday. The...
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/ 9 years agoNewcastle confirm signing of DTH van der Merwe
Newcastle Falcons have added more fire power to their back line confirming the capture of Canada and Scarlets wing DTH van...
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/ 9 years agoHarlequins snap up Wasps tighthead
Harlequins have signed Wasps tighthead Phil Swainston ahead of the 2017/18 season. Swainston has made over 80 appearances for Wasps since...
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/ 9 years agoGlasgow sign Hurricanes flanker Gibbins
Glasgow have announced that Hurricanes flanker Callum Gibbins has signed for the club while Italian flanker Simone Favaro and Canada prop...
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/ 9 years agoNorth back fit to take on Scotland
Wales have been boosted by the return of George North ahead of their Six Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on...
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/ 9 years agoBowden leaves Bath by mutual consent
Bath have confirmed that utility back Dan Bowden has been released from his contract by mutual consent. Bowden joined Bath from Super Rugby...
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/ 9 years agoWatson, Harris and Harris sign for Wasps
Newcastle wing Marcus Watson is one of three players to be joining Wasps ahead of the 2017/18 season. He will be...
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/ 9 years agoYorkshire Carnegie sign Sale’s sacked winger
Yorkshire Carnegie have signed winger Tom Arscott for the remainder of the season only a month after the wing was sacked...
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/ 9 years agoLouw and Fotuali’i banned for two weeks
Francois Louw and Kahn Fotuali’i have both received two week bans after appearing before an RFU Disciplinary panel in Bristol on...
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/ 9 years agoWorcester sign Jersey tighthead
Worcester have secured the signing of Jersey Reds tighthead Simon Kerrod. The 24-year-old began his career with Blue Bulls U19s and...
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/ 9 years agoNewcastle Falcons sign Matavesi brothers
Newcastle Falcons’ recruitment plans for next season have advanced with the news that Fijian international Josh Matavesi and younger brother Joel...
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