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Premiership
/ 9 years agoWilliams upbeat despite agony at Exeter
BRISTOL were “gutted” not to beat Exeter at Sandy Park last time out and scrum-half Rhodri Williams is calling for another...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoBristol v Wasps
PREVIEW… Today. Kick-off 3pm BRISTOL are running out of time. The odds are stacked against them and they simply have to...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoWasps form key to Daly’s bid for more central role
By NICK VERDIER Coming of age: Elliot Daly in the thick of it against Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images ELLIOT Daly will...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoSaracens put Conlon back on path to top via Bedford
By NEALE HARVEY SARACENS back rower Joel Conlon says he is determined to seize the day against Northampton after spending two...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoNorthampton v Saracens
PREVIEW… NORTHAMPTON are unlikely to make the semi-finals this year but they’re still in the hunt for a Champions Cup spot...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoHartley fired up by bid for Euro place
By NEALE HARVEY In the thick of the battle: Saints’ Dylan Hartley PICTURE: Getty Images NORTHAMPTON are out of the running...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoBaxter: Home semi not a must
EXETER boss Rob Baxter, delighted with yet another bonus points win, isn’t overly bothered about his high flying Chiefs securing a...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoHigh-flying Chiefs cash in another win bonus
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Double delight: Chiefs full-back Lachie Turner dives over for one of his scores PICTURES: Getty Images Veteran: Nick...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoDon’t blame us, Pichot
AGUSTIN Pichot is banging the drum that Georgia should be allowed into the Six Nations for the good of the game....
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoPlay it straight for game to flow
THERE is a growing concensus – at last – that the scrum, rather than being a collapse-fest in which front rows...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoSonny Bill is still king – of double standards!
Cover up: Sonny Bill with plasters over the collar logos PICTURE: Getty Images SONNY Bill Williams has a habit of cornering...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoTitle bid is over agrees Matson
BATH head coach Tabai Matson conceded his side’s title hopes look over. He said: “I said after last week’s game against...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoWorcester hit the Gold standard to near safety
By NEALE HARVEY Tongue-twister: Francois Hougaard spins the ball out for Warriors Breakaway: Matt Banahan powers through to score BRAVE Worcester...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoEddie tells Watson to work on his kicking
By JON NEWCOMBE EDDIE JONES says Anthony Watson could be the long-term successor to Mike Brown at full-back – if he...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoAll Blacks will target Sexton warns Best
By NICK CAIN JOHNNY Sexton is a Lions casualty in waiting according to former England coach Dick Best. Best, who presided...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Aaron Hinkley – England U18s flanker
Aaron Hinkley is fully aware making it at senior level will not be a walk in the park but he reckons...
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Guest columnists
/ 9 years agoLions Watch: locks
The giants of the second row have always loomed large in the folklore of the Lions as the driving force behind...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Judgement Day – for the regions… and Wales
Wales can’t afford to let this summer’s tour pass without blooding some youngsters – and that’s why Judgement Day is going...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoEvans: These backs can test my All Blacks
Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans never bets against the All Blacks, but the Kiwi strategist reckons he can name a British &...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoBiljon fury as Jersey face Friday night Cup fiasco
Frustrated Jersey rugby director Harvey Biljon has blasted B&I Cup organisers for turning what should be his club’s biggest-ever day into...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: James Horwill – Harlequins lock
1. Plane pain Being a longer-limbed person – I am 6ft 6ins – I find it very annoying when the person...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoCONFIRMED: Quins centre off to France
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Matt Hopper will leave Harlequins at the end of the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: JPR’s a Wales legend but was Price even better?
Anniversaries have been all the rage of late, from the 25th of England‘s last Grand Slam double under Will Carling to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoExeter thrive on defying the odds says Steenson
Exeter fly-half Gareth Steenson reckons Rob Baxter‘s ability to outwit big-spending Premiership rivals in the transfer market is underpinning their title...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Willie wasn’t a wonker – he just got it wrong
Don’t blame Willie Le Roux or Danny Cipriani for that matter. Wasps‘ humbling defeat at Leinster went much deeper than an...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Biyi Alo – Worcester prop
How do you look back at that entertaining game at Wasps last Sunday? It must have been great to watch for...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott: Lions have the ferocity up front to shock All Blacks
It’s not long now until Warren Gatland makes the final call on what will be the biggest challenge of his coaching...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoAndy Goode: Ford’s a top 10 in Europe but Tigers need to find a pack
Matt O’Connor returned to these shores this week to resume command of the club he left in 2013, which begs the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoCourtney Lawes – I’m just going to get better and better
Courtney Lawes may have looked back to his best during the Six Nations but the Saints man has warned his would-be...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Chris Malone – former Bath, London Irish and Quins fly-half
I came to England in 2001 and had 10 great years, experiencing time at five different clubs, all of which were...
