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/ 8 years agoTyro Babos set for baptism against Webb
By ROB COLE Prodigy: Dan Babos TEENAGE Dragons scrumhalf Dan Babos will face the biggest test of his career to date...
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/ 8 years agoBlues’ cult hero Filise brings up 250 mark
By ALEX BYWATER Still going strong at 40: Blues prop Taufa’ao Filise TAUFA’AO Filise insists he remains unclear over his future...
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/ 8 years agoWarriors hit back to level 1872 Cup series
Glasgow 17 Edinburgh 0 GLASGOWgained revenge for last week’s defeat to Edinburgh with this hardfought 1872 Cup win at Scotstoun. The...
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/ 8 years agoYOUNG GUNS
CHARLIE WILSON NEWCASTLE CENTRE Charlie Wilson has a photograph on his phone to remind him of the standards he aspires to....
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/ 8 years agoSubscriptions…
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/ 8 years agoExiles urged to keep faith with Kennedy and staff
By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish must stand by rugby director Nick Kennedy and his young coaches regardless of whether they are...
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/ 8 years ago…And on a more serious note
Most poignant: Pretoria, February 10 and the death at 45 of the best scrum-half since Gareth, now Sir Gareth Edwards. They...
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/ 8 years agoWarburton wins the Kissinger award 2017
PETER JACKSON Persuasive: Sam Warburton saves the tour. Gareth Steenson, Sergio Parisse, Rassie Erasmus PICTURES: Getty Images Stuffed with turkey and...
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/ 8 years agoExiled Buckland waiting for a coaching reprieve
Start of decline: London Welsh were relegated from the Aviva Premiership in May 2016 ON January 1, 2017, London Welsh met...
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/ 8 years agoTEAM OF THE YEAR 2017
15. Israel Folau (Australia) The long-striding Aussie full-back enjoyed a glorious 2017 scoring 12 tries in ten Tests before ‘declaring’ and...
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/ 8 years agoANNUAL RANT
Forward passes. It’s not bloody rocket science. All the ball carrier needs to do is propel the ball backwards at a...
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/ 8 years ago2017 That was the year that was
Brendan Gallagher picks his most memorable moments from the past 12 months QUOTES OF 2017 “I think we should have won...
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/ 8 years ago2017 AWARDS
Electric: Rieko Ioane Player of the Year: Rieko Ioane. World Rugby gave the award to Beauden Barrett but for me nothing...
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/ 8 years ago2017… THE WINNERS
Captain: Dylan Hartley lifts Six Nations trophy RBS Six Nations Men: England RBS Six Nations Women: England Rugby Championship: New Zealand...
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/ 8 years agoCall me when you want, Steff – you’re on the way up
THERE are lots of players I’m looking forward to seeing take their game to the next level in 2018, but if...
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/ 8 years agoNorth can fire Wales’ Six Nations ambitions
SHANE WILLIAMS Juggernaut: George North is essential to Wales PICTURE: Getty Images IN years gone by, my wish for Welsh rugby...
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/ 8 years agoWinger Leonardo is top draw for Premiership
ITALY wing Leonardo Sarto could be on his way to the Premiership when his contract with Glasgow runs out at the...
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/ 8 years agoON THE BLINDSIDE
Tank rolls back to New Zealand BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ SALE SHARKS are planning more talks...
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/ 8 years agoSix-month rule can’t stop the talking…
PREMIERSHIP clubs are able to open talks with players they are interested in signing for next season from tomorrow. But directors...
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/ 8 years agoLes Bleus should have kept faith with their old winning formula
I’VEnever understood the problem appointing the France coach. You consider all your options, compare domestic records and take into account whether...
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/ 8 years agoRUGBY MATTERS
Good news for Falcons but seriously, why no Cipriani? BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points...
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/ 8 years agoAction man Richie saves day
Safe return: Richie McCaw with wife Gemma THERE was no rest on Christmas Day for action man Richie McCaw who is...
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/ 8 years agoMany have tried but few succeed in Gridiron
SO giant Worcester lock Christian Scotland- Williamson is heading to an American Football training camp in Miami this week with a...
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/ 8 years agoDiamond: Their big pack took control
SALE’S director of rugby Steve Diamond was full of his praise for his live-wire Springbok scrum-half, Faf De Klerk. “Despite us...
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/ 8 years agoSharpshooter Billy finds range to torpedo Sharks
By ROGER PANTING In at the corner: David Halaifonua scores the first try for Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images Fightback: AJ MacGinty...
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/ 8 years agoWe’re still hoping, insists Tonks
GREIG Tonks is refusing to push the panic button despite Irish slumping to another confidence-denting defeat and still trailing ten points...
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/ 8 years agoWe want more call-ups like Graham says Deano
By GARY FITZGERALD No stopping him: Vereniki Goneva scores for Newcastle PICTURES: Getty Images Doubling up: Greig Tonks of London Irish...
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/ 8 years agoTait demands reaction as Tigers battle to avert worst losing run in over 50 years
By NEALE HARVEY MATHEW Tait has challenged Leicester to improve their ball retention and accuracy or suffer the ignominy of recording...
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/ 8 years agoJoe was ‘shining light’ for us – Dai
WASPS’ director of rugby Dai Young was still critical of his side despite picking up a valuable five points away from...















