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/ 6 years agoSaracens’ top signing was magic showman Deakin
NIGELWray’s retirement as chairman of Saracens prompted worthy reminders of the global greats who helped a parks club in North London...
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/ 6 years agoScarlets’ big Boxing Day number scrapes into Top 20
THE Boxing Day crowds at Cardiff and Llanelli did more than underline the folly of the PRO14’s decision to leave the...
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/ 6 years agoChampions will be wary of wounded Ospreys
PETER JACKSON Thriving: Ashley Beck has signed a two-year contract extension at Worcester Saracens will look at the dishevelled state of...
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/ 6 years agoCampagnaro knee strife wounds both Italy and Quins
Pain: Michele Campagnaro MICHELE Campagnaro is out of Italy’s 2020 Six Nations campaign. The Azzurri centre injured his knee during Harlequins’...
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/ 6 years agoWig wants at least one more year at Sarries
Hungry: Richard Wigglesworth Eddie urges stars to sort their futures EDDIE Jones will be keen for a handful of his stars...
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/ 6 years agoHappier times for Haywood after torturous double ton
By NEALE HARVEY Back at his best: Mikey Haywood scores against Gloucester last week NORTHAMPTON stalwart Mikey Haywood admits he feared...
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/ 6 years agoEdinburgh capitalise on Scholtz red card
By GARY HEATLY Edinburgh……61 Kings …………….13 EDINBURGH are top of Conference B after a thumping bonus point win over short-handed Southern...
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/ 6 years agoHorne boys lead way for Warriors
By SAM JACKSON Benetton……….19 Glasgow ……….38 DAVE Rennie hopes this win in Italy will get his side going again after some...
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/ 6 years agoWalker’s brace helps Zebre double their win tally
Zebre …………41 Cheetahs ……13 ZEBRE put a significant dent in the Cheetahs’ PRO14 play-off hopes with a big win in Parma....
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/ 6 years agoDragons land killer blow in fiery finish
By ROGER PANTING Sparkler: Rio Dyer scores for Dragons PICTURE: Huw Evans RIO Dyer was the star of the show as...
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/ 6 years agoDeegan drives Leinster to record victory
By RONAN O’BRIEN Leinster …… 54 Connacht ……….7 MAX Deegan and Garry Ringrose ran in two tries each as Leinster won...
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/ 6 years agoHotshot Halfpenny wins battle of the boot
By ROGER PANTING FAULTLESS goal-kicking from full-back ace Leigh Halfpenny ruined Blues’ chances of a Welsh derby hattrick. After wins over...
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/ 6 years agoMarvellous McCloskey bosses it for Ulster
Ulster…………….38 Munster ……….17 ULSTER recovered from a poor start to put a disjointed Munster side to the sword. Centre Stuart McCloskey...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoDon’t rush it, Rees-Zammit will be better off in U20s
LOUIS Rees-Zammit has been handed the keys to the city of Gloucester by Johan Ackermann, but I have to urge caution...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoTop signing butWebb must earn Wales place
SHANE WILLIAMS Prodigal son: Rhys Webb is returning to Ospreys PICTURE: Getty Images RHYS Webb is a fantastic player and it...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoIrish aim to muzzle Chiefs marksmen
Fighting for higher honours: Exeter’s Sam Hill LONDON Irish head coach Les Kiss knows his side’s discipline must improve if they...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoCarr eager to motor on after Bristol winner
By NEALE HARVEY Impressing: Jack Willis WASPS back row star Nizaam Carr has ordered his side to follow last week’s morale-boosting...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoWray vision leaves the league in a better place
TWITTER was in full spate this week when Nigel Wray stepped down as chairman of Saracens, with the more excitable tweeters...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoEngland boast host of starters for ten
RUGBY MATTERS Stellar: Exeter’s Joe Simmonds is one of several prospects at fly-half PICTURES: Getty Images Jacob Umaga James Grayson Max...
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/ 6 years agoGustard seething at Marler stupidity
JOE Marler’s sinbinning earned him an ear-bashing from Paul Gustard after the Quins loosehead struck Jean-Luc du Preez in the 48th...
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/ 6 years agoJames brothers’ turn to shine in Quins massacre
Premiership By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Speedster: Luke James breaks through the defence to score Sale’s third try PICTURES: Getty Images Shark attack:...
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/ 6 years agoMoaning Chiefs sound like sore losers
EXETER’S 14-7 win over Saracens last weekend was well-deserved thanks to a fierce defensive effort and their ability to take their...
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/ 6 years agoSalary cap storm cloud could hang all season
NICK CAIN NIGEL Wray’s decision to resign as Saracens chairman on Thursday was a clear signal that the salary cap fiasco...
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/ 6 years agoHooper: We got what we deserved
BATH director of rugby, Stuart Hooper, said his side’s fading physicality cost them at a raucous Kingsholm. “Overall, we are frustrated...
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/ 6 years agoGloucester storm back with late scoring blitz
Premiership By TOM BRADSHAW Here we go: Freddie Clarke, hidden, goes over for Gloucester’s second try PICTURES: Getty Images Crunch: Gloucester’s...
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/ 6 years agoEngland pursue Welsh wing ace
By PETER JACKSON ENGLAND have spoken to Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit in a bold move over the Welshman’s international future. The...
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/ 6 years agoBow fears funding cut could hit Tier Two
By NEALE HARVEY Concern: Alistair Bow NOTTINGHAM chairman Alistair Bow says hard-up Championship sides are being forced to put recruitment plans...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Former Wasps, Bath and Yorkshire Carnegie prop Charlie Beech
Now shifting his career into an office after 15 years in the front row
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoExeter Chiefs complete move for Scotland star Jonny Gray
Scotland teammates Stuart Hogg and Sam Skinner lure the tackling demon to Sandy Park
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoTEAMS: Bath get dream back row together at last for Gloucester clash
Francois Louw skippers Bath against rivals Gloucester with Sam Underhill and Taulupe Faletau in tow
