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Latest News
/ 9 years agoPremiership round 3 teams
Bath v Worcester Bath: Homer; Rokoduguni, Banahan, Bowden, Watson; Ford (c), Fotulai’i; Auterac, Batty, Thomas, Charteris, Attwood, Ewels, Sisi, Houston Replacements: Dunn, Catt,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoBrendan Gallagher takes a look at the 1930 tour to New Zealand
In many ways the 1930 Lions tour epitomised everything we have grown to love, and occasionally curse, about the trips down...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn column: Right or wrong, I’m pleased Luke Pearce took responsibility
The first games of the season are always a bit of a mess and last week was no exception as all...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoWorld class George Ford tipped to drive era of success
Bath head coach Tabai Matson reckons fly-half George Ford is as good as any player he has worked with – including...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Will Addison – Sale wing
1. Red top milk I come from Cumbrian farming stock so I like nothing less than full fat milk. I first...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson column: The Cardiff flier forced to abandon his dream
Billy Boston now has a life-sized statue of his very own in Wigan, a bronze creation for which the town clubbed...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoHeem commits future to Worcester
Worcester wing Bryce Heem has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract to remain at Sixways. Heem,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoPower of six can inspire Exeter Chiefs says new boy Ollie Devoto
Exeter are banking on the Power of Six to bring them trophy success after centre Ollie Devoto revealed why being reunited...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Rory Bartle – London Scottish captain
Chomping at the bit for some proper rugby? Very much so! We’re happy to see the back of pre-season. We’ve done...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: Inspiring Alun Wyn Jones my man to lead Lions
Alun Wyn Jones embodies everything that the British & Irish Lions will need to succeed in New Zealand next summer and...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain column: Time for old Lions heroes to fade way
The 1971 and 1974 Lions were the greatest touring teams that have departed these shores, but the monopoly they appear to...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Warren Gatland can turn this crazy schedule to his advantage
The 2017 Lions head coach job in New Zealand was Warren Gatland‘s to turn down, and I’m pleased that he has...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoTree-week ban for Mat Luamanu
Mat Luamanu has been banned for three weeks for the dangerous tackle he made on Sale captain Josh Beaumont on Saturday....
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWaldouck pens Newcastle permanent deal
Newcastle Falcons have agreed a permanent contract to sign Dominic Waldouck after impressing during his trial spell with the club. The...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoJason Woodward agrees Bristol switch
Bristol have confirmed the signing of Jason Woodward from the Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes. Woodward represented the Wellington franchise in...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLeroy Houston returns to Bath
As revealed in The Rugby Paper on August 14, Bath have brought in Leroy Houston on a short-term deal. The back-rower...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoLions set for biggest pay-day in their history
The Lions stand to make as much as £80,000-a-man in New Zealand next year if they beat the All Blacks for...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Paul Hull – former England and Bristol full-back
Throughout any playing career you have ups and downs and when I played for Bristol that was most definitely the case....
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Jake Sharp – Bedford Blues fly-half
1. Mako Vunipola – He is my old housemate and one of the best ball carrying props around. It was great...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Sam Thomson – Glasgow lock
Sam Thomson is back in Glasgow and he is desperate to prove he has what it takes to follow in the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn column: Gracie Matthews deserves support from Injured Players fund
The second National Rugby Awards took place on Thursday and what a day it was, as professional clubs, grassroots clubs, schools...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoPremiership round 2 teams
Bath v Newcastle Bath: Homer; Rokoduguni, Joseph, Clark, Banahan; Ford (c), Fotuali’i; Auterac, Batty, Palma-Newport, Charteris, Attwood, Ewels, Sisi, Mercer Replacements: Dunn, Obano,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoBen Youngs relishing Aaron Mauger learning curve at Leicester
Ben Youngs hopes trophy success and renewed confidence at Leicester will underpin his claims to the England No.9 jersey while enhancing...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoI’ve been beating my demons says Kurtley Beale
Watching Kurtley Beale, ball in hand, whizzing past defences at full speed is one of the most beautiful sights in the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoPremiership statement on salary cap
Premiership Rugby have confirmed that the base level of its Salary Cap Framework for the 2019 and 2020 seasons will remain...
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Room 101
/ 9 years agoRoom 101: Freddie Burns – Leicester fly-half
1. Car decoration I don’t mind car drivers supporting their sports team by putting up a sticker in the rear window,...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson column: Solution is needed to get Ospreys flying again
According to people who know about these things, the last confirmed flight of an Osprey over Wales took place some 12...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: Yes, I believe England can rain on New Zealand’s parade
The All Black procession is in full marching order again, with the usual array of tub-thumpers and cheerleaders proclaiming them as...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoGregor Townsend: Pro12 is better than Premiership
Gregor Townsend has blasted critics of the Guinness Pro12 and insists the league is of superior quality to both the Premiership...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoBilly Vunipola knows it’s not only Nathan Hughes gunning for his jersey
Rapidly-maturing Billy Vunipola says he will relish the competition from Wasps‘ counterpart Nathan Hughes as he bids to take his game...














