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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoSaracens 24-30 Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter’s reborn side at No.1 this Christmas
This time last year, Exeter Chiefs were marooned at the foot of the Gallagher Premiership, a proud club searching desperately for...
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/ 10 months agoMcCall: We didn’t handle setbacks
MARK McCall labelled Saracens’ performance “too inconsistent” after their home defeat to Exeter. He said: “We’ve lost matches before this season,...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoHarlequins 14-40 Bristol Bears: ‘Baby Rhino’ Ellis Genge runs riot as Bears rule at HQ
Ellis Genge was in full “Baby Rhino” mode as he charged and rampaged around his favourite Twickenham backyard in Bristol Bears’...
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/ 10 months agoAdvertisement Genge: I wasn’t going to pass it!
ELLIS Genge managed to regain enough breath to talk after scorching 50 yards at Twickenham for a stunning and rare long-distance...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoLeicester Tigers 45-14 Gloucester: Freddie Steward is starting to show he’s the man
Leicester Tigers, developing a midfield to threaten the best, outplayed a profligate Gloucester to add fresh impetus to a Premiership season...
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/ 10 months agoParling is impressed by his barnstorming centre Kata
LEICESTER head coach Geoff Parling was delighted with the impact of his barnstorming centre Solomone Kata. He said: “Solomone was fantastic....
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/ 10 months agoLowering the tackle height is right call
BACK in the days when Jolly Jonah of Lomuland was trampling all and sundry into the dirt on his stampedes to...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls vs Bath: Now we can be respected, says Brett Connon
Brett Connon, Newcastle’s longest serving player, is confident the Red Bulls will soar six months after fearing for the club’s future.
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls vs Bath: We are good at finding solutions, says Johann van Graan
Top plays bottom at Kingston Park today, but champions Bath will be hoping to show Newcastle Red Bulls the same respect...
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/ 10 months agoWhen Bishop took his life in his hands for
NO sports book can be more worthy of gate-crashing into the best sellers’ list this Christmas than The Bish, an autobiography...
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/ 10 months agoCoventry hold firm to deny Archers
■ By PAUL SMITH Coventry ............................41pts Tries: Adderley-Jones 9, Sullivan 31, Opoku-Fordjour 34, Tiueti 39, Ferrie 45, Nayalo 57 Conversions: Thomas...
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/ 10 months agoScintillating Bedford blow Warriors away
■ By TOM EVANS Bedford .............35pts Tries: Le Bourgeois 5, 8; James 37, 40; Uru 56 Conversions: Maisey 6, 9, 38,...
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/ 10 months agoNo stopping Ealing as they run riot – again
■ By JOSEPH TERRY Ealing T .............68pts Tries: Bailey 3, 55; Edwards 9, Gwynn 25, Hatherell 34, Mann 35, 80; Cornish...
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/ 10 months agoKeylock is in the right place to win it for Ampthill
■ By BEN WHITE Ampthill ...........38pts Tries: Hall 10, Jackson 36, 50; Courtney 44, West 59, Keylock 73 Conversions: Keylock 11,...
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/ 10 months agoChinnor show their class as they take Pirates down
■ By COILIN DUFFY Chinnor ............ 47pts Tries: Hanks 8, Carter 23, 60; Bourton 26, Walker 36, Dugmore 53, Cousins 67...
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/ 10 months agoShort hits the mark to give Caldy a lesson
■ By LUKE JARMYN Hartpury ............38pts Tries: Short 7, 66; Lemon 12, Morris 56, McArthur 75 Conversions: Bazalgette 8, 13, 57,...
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/ 10 months agoDoncaster take their time to get in groove
■ By TIM FORRESTER Richmond ........... 7pts Try: Langston 12 Conversion: Grieve 13 Doncaster .........31pts Tries: Bainbridge 27, Fox 30, Davidson...
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/ 10 months agoGloucester are like the Wales of old…
They’re off: Jac Morgan and, right, Dewi Lake PICTURES: Getty Images and Alamy WELSH rugby suffered another self-inflicted blow last weekend...
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/ 10 months agoMarfo having warm feelings with first-half standings
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Deadly: Rosslyn Park winger Benji Marfo ROSSLYN Park winger Benji Marfo insists his side are firmly targeting...
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/ 10 months agoHull’s Jobling has still had a wholly jolly time this year
By BEN JAYCOCK Rampage: Hull prop Mike Jobling HULL tighthead Mike Jobling admits the club’s slow start to the season is...
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/ 10 months agoUni boys looking to learn some vital lessons
■By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER University second-row James Boylan insists there is still plenty to be optimistic about, despite his side coming...
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/ 10 months agoBirch believes Barnes can do the business in bid for glory
■By CHRIS COLLYER Om the run: Jacques Birch JACQUES Birch’s clinical interception and resulting last try to seal the deal away...
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/ 10 months agoQuarters set as NSB aim for fifth title in five
SCHOOLS REPORT ■By JOSEPH TERRY THE quarter-final draw of the U15 Schools Cup is confirmed with the defending champions Northampton School...
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/ 10 months agoAfrican Violet sit top of the tree at Xmas
BUCS RUGBY By JOSEPH TERRY LOUGHBOROUGH prepare for Christmas leading Men’s BUCS Super Rugby after four wins on the bounce. The...
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/ 10 months agoEngland put on a show to demolish Wales
ENGLAND UNDER-19 By BEN JAYCOCK Wales.................17 England............ 49 ENGLAND U19s produced a ruthless attacking display to overwhelm Wales at the Centre...
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/ 10 months ago‘Jaminet affair’ is brought to an end
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN AFTER all, a four-point deduction, of which two are suspended, and a 45,000 Euros fine, of which...
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/ 10 months agoBuchanan quits WRU council
FORMER Wales and Llanelli prop Anthony Buchanan has resigned from the WRU council saying he has no confidence in the executive...
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/ 10 months agoFormer South Africa captain dies at 29
FORMER South Africa women’s captain Lusanda Dumke has died at the age of 29 after being diagnosed with a rare gastric...
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/ 10 months agoBortolami leaves after six months
SALE Sharks head coach Marco Bortolami has left the club “by mutual consent due to unforeseen circumstances” after six months in...
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/ 10 months agoSmith to quit Tigers for Sharks
On the move: Wales prop Nicky Smith WALES loosehead prop Nicky Smith will join Sale Sharks next season on a three-year...
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/ 10 months agoMoroni back in harness with Bristol
NEWS EXTRA BRISTOL have re-signed Argentina back Matias Moroni on a deal until the end of the 2026-27 season. The 34-year-old,...
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/ 10 months agoForthcoming fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY DECEMBER 21 NATIONAL LEAGUES The Prem Newcastle Red...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoAaron Gear: I’d be happy to stay at Ampthill for ever
Ampthill lock Aaron Gear says this season has marked a major step forward in his rugby journey after making his Championship...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoOfficial Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 – Round Two
After shipping 46 points without reply on the opening weekend, the last thing the defending Japan Rugby League One champions probably...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoBen Earl and Alex Lozowski led festive Saracens party
England rugby stars Ben Earl and Alex Lozowski led festive celebrations for young people with learning difficulties at the Saracens Foundation...
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/ 10 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Do or die for Quins, Big Game 17 preview + has coaching evolved?
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by the Rugby Coach Weekly editor...
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Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoGeoff Parling: Champions Cup should revert to the old system
Leicester Tigers boss Geoff Parling reckons European chiefs should turn back time to revive the Champions Cup and revert to their...
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/ 10 months agoSuperb Sharks demolish Clermont
■ By SAM JACKSON Off to a flyer: Tom O’Flaherty gets the first try for Sale in their impressive win at...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoPhil Dowson: I’d love to keep George Furbank at Northampton Saints
Phil Dowson thought long and hard before signing a new contract at Northampton Saints and believes players should also carefully consider...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoReturn to the Prem still our goal, say Worcester Warriors
Worcester Warriors insist they are determined to meet their “financial business plan objectives … and be promoted to the Prem at...
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Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoSanti Carreras: I’ll play where I’m needed for Bath
Santi Carreras has settled in quickly at Bath even though he is not guaranteed a place or a position in the...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls wing Christian Wade sets sights on Chris Ashton try-scoring Prem record
Christian Wade is back and hungry to chase down Chris Ashton’s record as the all-time leading try-scorer in the Prem.
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Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoNorthampton Saints second row Alex Coles out to seize his chance for England
Alex Coles has enjoyed a stand-out year with club and country, but is not getting ahead of himself as 2026 and...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoGeorge Martin will not be the last, says Saracens chief Mark McCall
Saracens boss Mark McCall says there will be more big signings after confirming the arrival of England lock George Martin for...
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/ 10 months agoDREAM TEAM
LEWIS GJALTEMA, THE FORMER HARLEQUINS AND BLUES SCRUM-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoClermont 14-35 Sale Sharks: Alex Sanderson’s side turn on the power to topple European giants
Alex Sanderson saw his Sale Sharks dismantle European giants Clermont in their own backyard and kick-start their latest European crusade in...
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Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoGlasgow Warriors 28-21 Toulouse: Rampaging Warriors fight back to stun Antoine Dupont & co
A stunning second-half comeback from 21-0 down saw Glasgow Warriors topple six-time European champions Toulouse in a thunderous Champions Cup encounter...
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Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoSharks 28-23 Saracens: Sarries looking good but fail to take chances
This was a game Saracens could and should have won despite travelling to Durban with a much-changed team after putting Clermont...
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Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoToulon vs Bath: Billy Sela handed Will Stuart role as Johann van Graan’s side take on French flyers
Billy Sela has been tasked with locking out the Bath scrum against Toulon in the absence of the injured Will Stuart.
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Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoMunster 31-3 Gloucester: The Red Army take their time to dispatch Cherry and Whites
A largely reserve Gloucester side frustrated Munster for 67 minutes before a yellow card broke their resistance and they conceded three...
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