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/ 6 years agoPRO14 season decision needed by end of May
A DECISION on completing the PRO14 season is needed in the next month, WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips says. The league...
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/ 6 years agoBiggar follows Tom
Challenge: Mike Biggar FORMER Scotland captain, Mike Biggar, who suffered life changing injuries in a car crash in 1992, is taking...
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/ 6 years agoAce coach Vesty helped me so much says Adams
Wales star Josh Adams tells NEALE HARVEY why he will always be grateful to Worcester Warriors From regional rugby rejection by...
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/ 6 years agoMatavesi asks: Where does all the money go in Fiji?
By NEALE HARVEY Demanding answers: Fiji star Josh Matavesi BATH centre Josh Matavesi has slammed World Rugby over their handling of...
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/ 6 years agoWasps veteran Gopperth has offers from around the globe
By NEALE HARVEY EVERGREEN playmaker Jimmy Gopperth says re-signing for Wasps this summer is not a done deal as he ponders...
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/ 6 years agoKennedy bankrolls Booster for north west
By JON NEWCOMBE Winners: Brian Kennedy and captain Jason Robinson after Sale’s victory over Leicester in the 2006 Premiership final PICTURE:...
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/ 6 years agoBeating Australia is cherished memory
MY LIFE IN RUGBY GREIG TONKS FORMER SCOTLAND, LEICESTER, NOTTINGHAM, EDINBURGH AND LONDON IRISH UTILITY BACK Sweet victory: Greig Tonks playing...
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/ 6 years agoYOUNG GUNS
HARRYBREEZE SCARLETS BACK ROW Born in London and educated at the renowned Whitgift School, Harry Breeze was on the books of...
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/ 6 years agoWorld Cup misery big motivator for Watson
By NEALE HARVEY ANTHONY Watson insists he will never get over England’s World Cup final defeat to South Africa as he...
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/ 6 years agoParty-loving Lions suffer whitewash in New Zealand
Captain: The great Jackie Kyle THE 1950 Lions to New Zealand were packed with big names and were among the most...
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/ 6 years agoGolden era with Ireland and Wales centre stage
Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union WHEN World War 2 finished – May...
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/ 6 years agoRFU need grasroots rescue package
Life-line: The RFU get Sport England money based on participation levels in grassroots games So, as expected, Bill Beaumont has achieved...
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/ 6 years agoMarti’s mission makes the Begles top dogs
PETER JACKSON reveals how many, or how few, watched Europe’s top leagues The Magical Couldron: Bordeaux Begles fans show their support...
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/ 6 years agoPark have point to prove after losing title verdict
By WARREN MUGGLETON Doubling up: Rosslyn Park beat Richmond twice ROSSLYN Park are determined to finish top next season after losing...
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/ 6 years agoLion’s share goes to Richmond with mighty Rams chasing hard
The Rugby Paper’s National League One correspondents pick a Team of the Season Captain marvel: No.8 Robbie Stapley was inspirational for...
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/ 6 years agoIrish joins Warriors
WORCESTER have appointed Bristol scrum coach Mark Irish to the same role at Sixways. The 38-year-old will follow forwards coach Jonathan...
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/ 6 years agoTigers cull continues
WINGER Adam Thompstone will leave Leicester in the summer. Also departing are Jonny May, Jonah Holmes, Sam Harrison, Guy Thompson, EW...
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/ 6 years agoThorpe takes the reins at Chinnor
NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE CHINNOR have moved quickly to fill the vacancy left by Matt Williams by appointing former Premiership...
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/ 6 years agoGlobal game? Germany are twenty years behind
Playing catch up: Germany’s Christopher Hilsenbeck kicks clear against Georgia PICTURE: Getty Images During the decidedly uncivil English war over control...
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/ 6 years agoBloodied, bandaged but ready for battle
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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/ 6 years agoItoje should lead the 2021 Lions
Nick Easter, left, and Kyran Bracken have joined forces to produce the vibrant podcast Ruck It. With the Lions tour next...
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/ 6 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 6 years agoProp Blackmore dies aged 58
FORMER Wales prop Steve Blackmore has died aged 58 after suffering from a brain tumour. Blackmore featured four times for Wales,...
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/ 6 years agoPremiership told to stop shackling the mavericks
By NEALE HARVEY ENGLISH rugby’s failure to embrace mavericks like Danny Cipriani is one of the travesties of the modern game,...
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/ 6 years agoBig Lift challenge smashes target for NHS
BARNES raised almost £150k in their Big Lift challenge to aid NHS charities. The National Two South club honoured the passing...
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/ 6 years agoPiatau’s brother proves loyalty is possible
ANYBODY reading my ‘stuff ’ over the years will know there is no bigger supporter of the Pacific Island teams but...
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/ 6 years agoSouth Sea Bubble could provide tonic for rugby
Heroic: Andrew Alolupo scores for Western Samoa in their 35-12 win over Argentina at the 1991 Rugby World Cup PICTURE: Getty...
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/ 6 years agoGatland has such riches in key area
2021 LIONS A YEAR TO GO NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE CONTENDERS FOR EACH POSITION THIS WEEK… OPENSIDES OPENSIDE flanker is...
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/ 6 years agoTalent-spotter Dusty is back to help his old club’s revival
World record kicker: Dusty Hare DUSTY Hare remains a Leicester legend despite having spent seven years bringing through a swathe of...
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/ 6 years agoSo just what has gone wrong with the once-mighty Tigers?
Director of rugby: Geordan Murphy New head coach: Steve Borthwick Glory days: Lewis Moody salutes a packed Welford Road after Leicester...
