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/ 2 years agoMega-league will struggle to take off -Baxter
By PAUL REES ROB Baxter believes reported plans for a world franchise league that would sign up 280 players, with the...
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/ 2 years agoCarr-Smith is happy to play the long game at Bath
By JON NEWCOMBE WHILE two of his cohorts from England U20 rugby have enjoyed a meteoric rise since their age-grade days...
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/ 2 years agoRadford ready to get Saints rolling
By PAUL REES Close to a return: Alex Mitchell dives over to score for Saints in the Premiership final PICTURE: Getty...
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/ 2 years agoIt’s not looking good for Lions from Wales
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW ONLY once in the last 100 years have the Lions chosen to play...
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/ 2 years agoPlummer cashes in on five minutes of fame
HARRY Plummer’s imminent transfer from the Blues in Auckland to the Michelin Men of Clermont Auvergne may well leave him with...
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/ 2 years agoPollock shows worth in England colours
By OLLIE AUST ENGLAND A’s 38-17 victory over Australia A at The Stoop last Sunday saw the latest milestone in the...
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/ 2 years agoBecconsall: We need to release pressure
By PAUL REES WILL Becconsall says Exeter are not spooked by the threat of relegation as they look to turn around...
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/ 2 years agoTwelvetrees determined to drive Hartpury on
By MARK STEVENS JUST spending a few minutes in the company of Billy Twelvetrees, it’s fair to say there’s plenty of...
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/ 2 years agoTime to recognise Etzebeth’s talents
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S THE World Rugby annual awards tonight, held...
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/ 2 years agoHandle the expansion of Junior World Cup carefully
PLANS are afoot to reorganise World Rugby’s showpiece annual U20 competitions – the Junior World Cup and the U20 trophy –...
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/ 2 years agoExeter back in game mode
Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Sale v Exeter Today. 12pm KATIE Buchanan returns for unbeaten leaders Exeter for their trip to winless...
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/ 2 years agoQuins set for derby battle
Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Saracens v Quins Today. 3pm SARACENS inside centre Sarah McKenna is preparing herself for a huge battle...
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/ 2 years agoIt’s a whole new ball game for Rigg
■By PAUL REES WILL Rigg’s ambition was to become a professional cricketer but it is the oval ball rather than The...
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/ 2 years agoStrachan confident Ampthill will be firing again soon
■By BEN JAYCOCK FRASER Strachan is determined to put Ampthill’s leaky defensive showings behind them and gain some much needed confidence...
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/ 2 years agoRugby League takes honours in charity match
RUGBY League won the battle of the codes match against Rugby Union 3321 last Sunday in the ‘745 Game’ at Headingley...
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/ 2 years agoRubiolo to join Bristol
NEWCASTLE’S Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo will join Bristol next summer on a “long-term deal”. The 21-year-old, who has 19 caps for...
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/ 2 years agoChandler: I just love running out at big stadium
NEWS EXTRA ■By PAUL EDDISON CHANDLER Cunningham-South hits as hard as any tackler in rugby, but even the powerful Harlequins back-rower...
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/ 2 years agoRams downed for first time by Rotherham Titans
By David Beddows, Photos courtesy of Dennis Dixon Rotherham T ......... 21 Rams ........................ 14 A huge defensive effort helped Rotherham...
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/ 2 years agoTom ‘Ailes’ the achievements of inspirational skipper Riley
By DAN ROBERTSHAW Determined: Sedgely Park No.8 Tom Ailes SEDGLEY Park No. 8Tom Ailes says his team relish the competitive nature...
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/ 2 years agoEngland duo make world list
ENGLAND full-back Ellie Kildunne and back rower Alex Matthews have been shortlisted for World Rugby’s women’s 15s Player of the Year...
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/ 2 years agoEvans signs on for more
HARLEQUINS flanker Will Evans has signed a contract extension, following wingers Cadan Murley and Cassius Cleaves, full-back Tyrone Green and scrum-half...
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/ 2 years agoCook’s crew not fazed as they eye tilt at top half
By BEN JAYCOCK In action: Westcombe Park’s Nick Cook THERE appear to be few signs of second season syndrome at Westcombe...
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/ 2 years agoStop messing with Marcus – Campese
By BEN JAYCOCK DAVID Campese believes England are going backwards under Steve Borthwick, who is ‘messing around’ with talisman Marcus Smith....
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/ 2 years agoBaker plans to measure up at Hornets
By BEN JAYCOCK COREY Baker admits he’s gone from being a big fish in a small pond to the polar opposite...
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/ 2 years agoIvory out to make sure Chester hit right notes
By CHRIS COLLYER Dynamic: Chester centre Ben Ivory DYNAMIC outside centre Ben Ivory is out to “redefine what Chester are all...
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/ 2 years agoWe need to work on youth retention
Having a go: Clifton’s Danny Hodge on the charge against Luctonians PICTURE: Gary Learmonth Steve Hill talks to Matt Salter, below,...
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/ 2 years agoEngland can find a little bit of cheer
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME SO HERE we are on the final day of England’s autumn international...
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/ 2 years agoBRITISH RESULTS AND FIXTURES
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/ 2 years agoSadourny gets nod to replace Davidson
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Hat-trick man: Toulon wing Gael Drean runs in to score against Bayonne PICTURE: Getty Images IN April...
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/ 2 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, November 24, 2024 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24...
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Features
/ 2 years agoBenson enjoys some extra expert tuition
TRP By PAUL REES Probyn: England should get the win we have all wanted >> Page 39 JAMIE Benson has returned...
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/ 2 years agoMcGuigan steps up at Sharks
SALE have appointed Byron McGuigan as defence coach following Jamie Langley’s departure to Leeds Rhinos. McGuigan, 35, has been on Sale’s...
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/ 2 years agoEngland need spark, says Nadolo
Podcast ■ By CAMERON STEPHENS NEMANI Nadolo believes that confidence is the main issue that England face, following some late capitulations...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoEngland A set up is ‘critical’ for development – Mark Mapletoft
By Ollie Aust Mark Mapletoft was at the helm for the first England A fixture of the season, as they ran...
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/ 2 years agoBridgend Ravens vs Carmarthen Quins – Super Rygbi Cymru Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The wait is over! Super Rygbi Cymru is back as we start block two of the...
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/ 2 years agoS4, E12: Nemani Nadolo on England’s struggles, Fiji’s backline and the best wingers in the world
Three weeks into the Autumn internationals and England and Wales both remain winless. Question marks hang over Steve Borthwick and Warren...
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/ 2 years agoWe’re going in right direction – Steve Borthwick
By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham England boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to...
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/ 2 years agoJames Botham: We have to stay positive
By Simon Thomas James Botham says Wales can’t dwell on the negatives if they want to end their long losing run....
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/ 2 years agoFinancial stability is key, says World Rugby chair
By Paul Rees Brett Robinson, who last week became the first person from the southern hemisphere to be elected World Rugby...
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/ 2 years agoPlans for global league
By Sam Jackson A breakaway rugby franchise competition could soon be launched in an attempt to revolutionise the sport. Newspaper reports...
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/ 2 years agoLee Blackett building next generation
By Jon Newcombe England A attack coach Lee Blackett is convinced it won’t be long before several of the players on...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoBen Thomas glad to have old pal Max Llewellyn alongside him
By Simon Thomas Partner: Ben Thomas Ben Thomas is relishing his reunion with Max Llewellyn as they go in search of...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoCheslin Kolbe’s double piles the pain on England
By Nick Cain England...............................20pts Tries: Sleightholme 4, Underhill 26 Conversions: Smith 5, 27 Penalties: Smith 16, 52 South Africa..................... 29pts Tries:...
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/ 2 years agoEngland are being outsmarted too often
PAUL REES ENGLAND’S revival under Steve Borthwick was designed to be built on defence, but South Africa’s decisive try yesterday was...
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/ 2 years agoWhy does it always go wrong in the last quarter for England?
By Brendan Gallagher Where do England minds go in the final quarter of big rugby games? Why do they lose focus...
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/ 2 years agoBattling Argentina make it tough for Ireland
By Brendan Gallagher Ireland...............22pts Tries: Crowley 3, Hansen 5, McCarthy 31 Conversions: Crowley 3, 32 Drop goal: Crowley 21 Argentina .........19pts...
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/ 2 years agoRelieved Andy Farrell glad to ‘win ugly’
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was relieved his side could register the win and feels they will keep improving as the...
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/ 2 years agoFrance fight back to snatch thriller against All Blacks
By James Harrington France................ 30pts Tries: Buros 32, Boudehent 44, Bielle-Biarrey 51 Conversions: Ramos 33, 45, 52 Penalties: Ramos 7, 57,...
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/ 2 years agoItaly facing fierce Georgia test
■ By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Italy v Georgia Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa RICHARD Cockerill’s Georgia will be looking...
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/ 2 years agoGatland: If I lose my job, I’ll go to beach
■ By SIMON THOMAS Wales v Australia PREVIEW... Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Principality Stadium Coach: Warren Gatland ONE of the more revealing...
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