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/ 10 months agoPremiership Cup: Harlequins fall short as Bath turn on power
By Roger Panting Bath .................................... 39pts Tries: de Glanville 19, Carr-Smith 38, Dunn 45, Green 52, Coetzee 65, Hennessey 72 Conversions:...
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Club Rugby
/ 10 months agoTo win some silverware would be fantastic, says Tom Dunn
Bath hooker Tom Dunn confirmed his side’s intent on winning the Premiership Cup after sealing their semi-final spot on Friday night....
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Miscellaneous
/ 10 months agoSupport for change at RFU keeps on building
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week As the SGM vote calling for regime change at the RFU...
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Miscellaneous
/ 10 months agoKeep your powder dry, Ellis
ELLIS Genge has got a love-hate relationship with the media, with “out of touch” former players in particular getting his goat....
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Miscellaneous
/ 10 months agoJury’s out on Galthie’s collective approach
WHEN it comes to pivotal matches, Ireland’s clash with France in Dublin on Saturday has it all. It will dictate whether...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoPremiership Cup: Jamie Blamire treble sets up Bath showdown for Newcastle Falcons
By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle Falcons ...... 22pts Tries: Blamire 9, 52, 63 Conversions: Connon 53, 64 Penalty: Connon 14 Gloucester ...........................
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Premiership
/ 10 months agoPremiership Cup: Gloucester’s relentless effort was excellent – Dom Waldouck
Gloucester's defence coach Dom Waldouck praised his side’s “relentless effort” despite being knocked out of the cup. The Cherries & Whites...
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Chris Hewett
/ 10 months agoA win’s a win for England? Up to a point, my lord…
By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed If England intend to make a habit of winning games on their backsides, they should...
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Miscellaneous
/ 10 months agoGreat (for some) to see Nonu return
YOU have to laugh – always assuming you’re not the one who has to tackle him. We speak of Ma’a Nonu,...
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Features
/ 10 months agoTime to put foot down and let the turbo kick in
Paul Rees looks back on England’s performances so far and says they should take the hand brake off and race ahead...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoTom Pearson excited as Northampton Saints facing ‘a big couple of months’
By Mark Stevens Tom Pearson says he and his Northampton teammates are targeting a ‘big couple of months ahead’ as they...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 10 months agoExeter Chiefs close to deal for Wallaby midfielder Len Ikitau
Exeter look set to sign Australia centre Len Ikitau. The 26-year-old, alongside fellow Wallabies Jake Gordon and Julian Heaven, have been...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoBen Loader returning to Premiership
Gloucester have signed former London Irish flyer Ben Loader for next season from the Stormers. The 26-year-old, who can play wing...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoSusie Appleby leaves Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs have not renewed head coach Susie Appleby’s contract for next season. The Chiefs finished fifth in Premiership Women’s Rugby...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoURC: Jack Walsh keeps his nerve as Ospreys down Glasgow Warriors
By Luke Jarmyn Glasgow ............ 31pts Tries: Mann 20, Schickerling 34, 40; Cordero 71, McBeth 78 Conversions: Weir 21, 40+1, 79...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoURC: Leinster’s sweet 16 as Cardiff fall away
By Simon Thomas Leinster .............. 42pts Tries: McKee 15, Boyle 40, Deegan 43, McGrath 50, Tector 53, Russell 80 Conversions: Byrne...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoURC: Dragons let early lead slip to hand it to Zebre
By Simon Thomas THOMAS Zebre .................. 31pts Tries: Licata 16, Stavile 40, Prisciantelli 42, Paea 60 Conversions: Da Re 17, 40,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoURC: Classy Connacht back in running
By Ben Jaycock Connacht .......38 Benetton .........30 Connacht secured back-to-back wins to restore their play-off aspirations and end their curse against...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoURC: Matt Currie’s hat-trick sparks Edinburgh
By Ben Jaycock Munster .........28 Edinburgh ...... 34 Matt Currie scored a hat-trick as Edinburgh ran out surprise winners in Cork...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoURC: Grandstand finish puts Scarlets in the red
By Sam Jackson Ulster ................. 30pts Tries: Timoney 23, Reid 54, O’Connor 78 Conversions: Murphy 24, 55; Doak 78 Penalties: Murphy...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 10 months agoPremiership Women’s Rugby: Saracens hold on to book their final place
By Harry Scott-Munro Saracens ..............32pts Tries: Corrigan 8, 63; Breach 20, Packer 24, Campbell 65 Conversions: Harrison 25, 66 Penalty: Harrison...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 10 months agoPremiership Women’s Rugby: Sean Lynn’s aiming to go out on a high with Gloucester-Hartpury
By Ben Jaycock Match Preview Gloucester–Hartpury v Bristol Bears Today. Kick-off 3pm, Queensholm Bristol Bears are hoping to cause another semi-final...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 months agoRomain Ntamack vs Garry Ringrose – The same offence but two outcomes, why?
By Peter Jackson - The man truly in the know Romain Ntamack and Garry Ringrose broke the same law in separate...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoPlayer welfare ignored again with Romain Ntamack’s red card
By Peter Jackson Referee Paul Williams’ report to the tribunal of Romain Ntamack’s hit on Ben Thomas 10 minutes from the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 months agoWhen the crowd just kept on growing
By Peter Jackson The largest crowd ever seen at a rugby match converged on Murrayfield this weekend 50 years ago, a...
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Features
/ 10 months agoBlackheath’s James Shanahan – After seven years, it’s time for new challenge
Jon Newcombe talks to James Shanahan about his time as Blackheath coach and his move to Bury St Edmunds When James...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoChinnor edge out Cambridge in their private party
By Steve Jackson Cambridge.............. 31 Chinnor.....................33 Chinnor's narrow victory at Grantchester Road saw them return home with the Not The Prem...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 months agoWhen Ireland’s warriors sent French packing
Rugby Matters - A weekly look at the game’s other talking points, by Brendan Gallagher With eight wins against France since...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 10 months agoLooking good! Ma’a Nonu could play again at 42
You learn not to make too many grandiose statistical claims in this business because there is always somebody or something you...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 months agoNow Philippines added to list of honour for the Varsity
By Brendan Gallagher Back in the day, the Varsity Match on the second Tuesday in December was virtually an England trial...














