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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 agoBrilliant Biggar gets the drop on his Cardiff rivals
By STEFFAN THOMAS Star man: Dan Biggar OSPREYS captain Alun Wyn Jones praised the performance of Dan Biggar as the Wales...
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/ 8 years agoFalcons never doubted Richards’ masterplan
By JON NEWCOMBE JOEL HODGSON dismisses talk of Newcastle being this season’s surprise package, saying the Falcons are only living up...
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/ 8 years agoDragons look to bring Williams back on loan
By STEFFAN THOMAS OWEN Williams is an audacious loan target for the ambitious Dragons. Wales international playmaker Williams has fallen out...
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/ 8 years agoMuldoon given dream send off
By DARAGH SMALL Connacht …47 Leinster…10 CONNACHT ran in seven tries to send retiring captain John Muldoon off in style –...
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/ 8 years agoTrailfinders strengthen midfield
EALING have signed experienced centre Pat Howard from the Dragons for next season. The South African has been with the Dragons...
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/ 8 years agoEdinburgh set for Munster battle
By JACK WILLIS Edinburgh …24 Glasgow …19 EDINBURGH beat Glasgow Warriors to clinch the 1872 Cup in a pulsating Murrayfield battle....
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/ 8 years agoErasmus will fire the Boks and gear them up for World Cup
NICK CAIN TALKS TO SHALK BRITS ABOUT SARACENS AND THAT ENGLAND TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA NTERVIEW World class: Billy Vunipola SCHALK...
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/ 8 years agoBest’s double is not enough for Ulster
By DECLAN ROONEY Munster …24 Ulster …24 TWO Rory Best tries were not enough for Ulster to reach the PRO14 knock-out...
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/ 8 years agoBRITS ON…
…SARACENS BREAKING NEW GROUND Off the pitch it’s also been a special time. Where else could you go to a club...
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/ 8 years agoTupai urges caution over pursuing top flight dream
Been there, done it: Bedford enforcer Paul Tupai AMBITIOUS Championship clubs must beware following London Welsh into the financial abyss in...
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/ 8 years agoTissues at the ready as Will bids farewell
By JON NEWCOMBE Test ambition: Will Addison playing for Sale PICTURE: Getty Images AS he prepares to play his last home...
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/ 8 years agoMarchant’s physical gains outweigh pain
By NEALE HARVEY Bulked up: Quins centre Joe Marchant PICTURES: Getty Images GIFTED centre Joe Marchant believes a challenging season at...
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/ 8 years agoEagles hero eyes move into pro wrestling
By SAM JACKSON FORMER USA Eagles captain Todd Clever could switch from rugby to join the WWE. The most capped player...
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/ 8 years agoDREAMTEAM
EXETER CHIEFS PROP BEN MOON CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Marcos Ayerza – Technically very...
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/ 8 years agoWhirlwind season for Robinson Junior
OLLY Robinson says the prospect of playing for European glory is beyond his wildest dreams. The Cardiff Blues flanker began the...
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/ 8 years agoGeorge can bring good times back to Ospreys
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND IT’S BEEN a fantastic week for the Ospreys, and one thing is for sure –...
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/ 8 years agoMcNicholl back for Scarlets title push
WAYNE Pivac hopes the return to fitness of Johnny McNicholl can help his side claim the PRO14 title. The wing/full-back has...
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/ 8 years agoJudgement Day must be moved to Easter weekend
JUDGEMENT Day is the highlight of the Welsh rugby calendar and I’m fully supportive of the concept. I think it’s been...
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/ 8 years agoWarriors to reward Pennell’s loyalty
WORCESTER full-back Chris Pennell has been awarded a testimonial season for the 2018-19 campaign. Pennell, 30, made his debut for the...
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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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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoGatland on RFU radar to take over from Eddie
By NICK CAIN Bragging rights: Tom Homer finishes his 60 metre run to score Bath’s fourth try in the derby win...
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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 agoWales get £1.25m payment from Lions
By PETER JACKSON WALES are to receive a seven-figure windfall as their share of the profit from last summer’s Lions tour...
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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 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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Champions Cup
/ 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 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 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 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...
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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...












