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/ 9 years agoStooke out to grab his new chance
BEHEMOTH lock Elliott Stooke reckons the faith being shown in him by Bath’s coaches will help him deliver on his early...
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/ 9 years agoEngland reveal 2018 autumn Test
ENGLANDare to play world champions New Zealand for the first time since 2014 as their fixtures for the 2018 Old Mutual...
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/ 9 years agoPricey for Matavesi
REGARDING the front page story of Newcastle allegedly failing to pay the full amount to Ospreys for Josh Matavesi, I’m surprised...
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/ 9 years agoStedman’s backing Brown to be a star
By JON NEWCOMBE OLLIE STEDMAN believes Yorkshire Carnegie young gun Louie Brown has the potential to be the next Tom Biggs....
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/ 9 years agoLeinster’s Kiwis turned away in South Africa
LEINSTERwere forced to take on the Kings without captain Isa Nacewa and Jamison Gibson-Park yesterday after the Kiwi pair were refused...
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/ 9 years agoChampionship is tough life now says Reihana
Force to be reckoned with: Saints flyer Bruce Reihana hands off a young Jonny May in 2010 PICTURES: Getty Images BRISTOL...
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/ 9 years agoCurtis wings it to Doncaster Knights
DONCASTER have boosted their backthree options with the signing of former Ealing Trailfinders wing Curtis Wilson until the end of the...
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/ 9 years agoVunipola’s warning over strike splits stars
By SAM JACKSON BILLY Vunipola’s warning of strike action if the rugby season is not shortened has brought a mixed reaction...
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/ 9 years agoElias has ability to make next Lions tour insists Owen
By STEFFAN THOMAS SCARLETS captain Ken Owens has tipped his understudy Ryan Elias for a place on the British and Irish...
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/ 9 years agoPat Lam hands prop Alex a full-time deal
ALEX Giltrow has signed a professional contract with Bristol until the end of the 2017/18 campaign. The tighthead joined on trial...
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/ 9 years agoBok ace Habana ready for last hurrah
EXCLUSIVE By NEALE HARVEY SOUTH Africa try scoring legend Bryan Habana has given his broadest hint yet that this season will...
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/ 9 years agoTop Cat still carries the bruises from Meads’ knee
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Clive Rowlands woke up yesterday with the same ache in his lower back,...
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/ 9 years agoGive Jonathan chance to lead Wales, Williams urges Gatland
Man of series: Jonathan Davies for the Lions WALES legend Martyn Williams has urged Warren Gatland to use the November series...
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/ 9 years agoCheetahs claw back to record big kill on Zebre
Cheetahs 54 Zebre 39 IT was touch and go for a moment, but the Cheetahs – with two tries apiece from...
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/ 9 years agoSam’s club hold on to the values that count
WITHold-fashioned values under attack from all angles, how refreshing to discover that one club has put them on display at the...
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/ 9 years agoI’m feeling so fit and fresh Louw warns rivals
By NEALE HARVEY FRANCOIS Louw reckons his first proper rest in six years will help fire Bath’s trophy bid and ensure...
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/ 9 years agoCockerill Huw Evans left fuming by sloppy second half
BENETTON caused a shock to earn their first win of the season against Edinburgh on Friday night. And given that the...
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/ 9 years agoOpera is voice of the people
LASTweek’s column on the striking difference in ticket prices between rugby and football internationals in Cardiff prompted a veritable flood of...
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/ 9 years agoAussie lessons can help Tom prosper
HOME-GROWN wing ace Tom Collins is a man on a mission to prove why Northampton should bank on his try-scoring talent...
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/ 9 years agoLacklustre Ospreys get rocket from Tandy
By ALEX BYWATER OSPREYS head coach Steve Tandy accused his players of a lack of effort at a rain-soaked Liberty Stadium....
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/ 9 years agoDragons prop Brown is the ‘new’ Sinckler
By SAM JACKSON DRAGONS tighthead Leon Brown has been backed to follow in the footsteps of England and British & Irish...
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/ 9 years agoGriffiths out to put pressure on star names
By NEALE HARVEY SARACENS midfield starlet Tom Griffiths has vowed to make up for lost time after recovering from a freak...
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/ 9 years agoShingler fires wide as Blues crash to another defeat
By ROGER PANTING A LATE penalty from Finn Russell condemned Blues to a third consecutive defeat. Despite the loss it was...
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/ 9 years agoThe twin terrors of Sale pack a punch
Jon Newcombe talks to Sale’s Curry twins about their rivalry and England’s summer tour Seeing double: Ben Curry, left, and Tom...
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/ 9 years agoSteff desperate to avoid second season syndrom
RISING star Steffan Evans, below, has vowed to take his game to the next level as he targets a place in...
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/ 9 years agoTenacious Dee stars in massive win for Dragons
By ALEX BYWATER DRAGONS hooker Elliot Dee produced a stand-out individual display as Bernard Jackman’s men recorded their first win of...
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/ 9 years agoCome back Lions, the Ospreys need you says Dan
By STEFFAN THOMAS OSPREYS full-back Dan Evans hopes his side’s returning British & Irish Lions can boost Steve Tandy’s men following...
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/ 9 years agoDickson targets top-flight debut in November
By NEALE HARVEY FORMER Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson has stated his desire to officiate at the highest level after impressing on...
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/ 9 years ago5-try Leinster cut loose to leave Kings pointless
By ANDRE JACOBS THREE tries in a devastating 12-minute spell after half-time eased Leinster to their third bonus point win of...
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/ 9 years agoRuan set to choose between Boks and England
By NEALE HARVEY RUAN Ackermann insists he has an open mind over where his international ambitions lie after following his father,...
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/ 9 years agoGame will get faster for longer warns ref Barnes
PREMIERSHIP player fitness levels are set to be tested to their limit after leading referee Wayne Barnes revealed dramatic increases in...
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/ 9 years agoLeinster Statement following visa issues
Leinster have released the below statement on behalf of Guy Easterby, Head of Rugby Operations, who is in South Africa with...
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/ 9 years agoCONFIRMED: Northampton sign Springbok back rower
Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of Heinrich Brussow from January. As revealed in Blindside on September 3, the Springboks flanker...
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/ 9 years agoTitan Maddison banned but Henry is cleared
Rotherham Titan Charlie Maddison received a three week suspension for verbally abusing the match officials in the second half of the...
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/ 9 years agoEngland’s 2018 Autumn Tests confirmed
England to play world champions New Zealand for the first time since 2014 as their fixtures for the 2018 Old Mutual...
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/ 9 years agoFarrell’s signature is worth weight in gold
By NEALE HARVEY OWEN Farrell’s statement of intent by signing a five-year contract at Saracens will ensure the rest of the...
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/ 9 years agoDon’t forget Fylde’s great contribution to North West rugby
WHILE Brendan has to be applauded for his article about Rugby Union in the North last week, I feel I feel...
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/ 9 years agoBradley backs Ospreys kids for lock stardom
By STEFFAN THOMAS VETERAN Wales lock Bradley Davies is backing young prospects Adam Beard and Rory Thornton for international stardom. Ospreys...
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/ 9 years agoTime’s up for Manu
I CANNOT see another outcome for Manu Tuilagi’s latest injury setback than a retirement. He is showing great mental strength to...
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/ 9 years agoCarty has Connacht in cruise control
Connacht …32 Kings …10 JACKCarty maintained his 100 per cent record from the tee this season as tries from Tom Farrell,...
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/ 9 years agoUp your game, Callard tells his young England wannabes
Making waves: Tom Curry SALE coach Jon Callard has warned the club’s rising stars to up their performances away from home...
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/ 9 years agoScorching Scarlets lift gloom with another rout
By ROB COLE SCARLETS put another team to the sword at the start of their defence of the Guinness PRO14 title...
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/ 9 years agoSlater glad to be back among the heavy mob
By NEALE HARVEY ED SLATER insists he left Leicester on his own terms after agreeing to be part of the controversial...
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/ 9 years agoRennie off to a flyer as Dunbar doubles up
By ALEX McLEMAN TWO tries from Alex Dunbar helped Glasgow Warriors secure a dream home debut victory over the Ospreys for...
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/ 9 years agoPatchell hopes maestro Jones can steer him to the top
By STEFAN THOMAS RHYS Patchell believes Stephen Jones can be the man to help him achieve his Wales dream. The former...
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/ 9 years agoLate Leinster try treble sends Blues tumbling in Dublin
By ALEX BYWATER JUST before the hour mark, there were only four points between the teams. By the time Andrew Brace...
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/ 9 years agoWorld Cup calling for Germany and Botha
By JON NEWCOMBE FORMER England international Mouritz Botha is hoping to make an impact at the next World Cup – with...
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/ 9 years agoFalcons get court threat over Matavesi
By PETER JACKSON EXCLUSIVE NEWCASTLE Falcons have been threatened with legal action by the Ospreys over their alleged failure to pay...
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/ 9 years agoKiss praise for Trimble after 2-try supershow
By KEVIN GRAHAM ULSTER coach Les Kiss paid tribute to Andrew Trimble after the Irish winger led them to victory with...
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/ 9 years agoMadigan hoping Schmidt links keep in Ireland frame
By ALEX BYWATER IAN Madigan is refusing to give up on his Ireland dream, despite plying his trade in the English...
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