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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Phil Dowson – Worcester back row
1.Icing Injuries This is an essential practice for any player but it doesn’t stop it being a complete pain in the...
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/ 10 years agoJonny May ruled out for rest of season
Gloucester have today confirmed that Jonny May will not play again this season on the back of the knee surgery on...
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/ 10 years agoWard signs new Harlequins deal
Harlequins have announced that Dave Ward has signed a new contract with the club. Moving to the Stoop from the Cornish...
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/ 10 years agoOne-week ban for Dom Barrow
Dom Barrow has been banned for a week after being found guilty of punching Maro Itoje last weekend. The incident between...
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/ 10 years agoBlues bring in Matthew Morgan
Matthew Morgan will leave Bristol at the end of the season after signing a two-year deal with the Cardiff Blues. The...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain talks to Gloucester coach Laurie Fisher about the making of world class opensides
If opensides like Australia‘s David Pocock and Michael Hooper, and the recently retired double New Zealand world champion, Richie McCaw, proved...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Ireland match holds the key to another Wales Grand Slam
No sooner have we all welcomed in the New Year than the Six Nations is upon us. It all kicks-off in...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPerter Jackson column: Chris Ralston sad as ‘innocent’ man Charlie Thomas passes away
This is the story of Anglo-Welsh rugby‘s most enduring who dun it, a mystery involving an English Lion and a Welsh...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoUnion chief Christian Day warns players over drug abuse
Christian Day, chairman of the Rugby Players’ Association, believes Rugby Union must remain vigilant following a surge in cases of sportsmen...
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/ 10 years agoJames Marshall signs for London Irish
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on December 20, London Irish have signed Hurricanes fly-half James Marshall for...
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/ 10 years agoAndy Farrell to take over as Ireland defence coach
Andy Farrell will take over as Ireland defence coach at the end of the Six Nations. The former dual-code international, 40,...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Nathan Earle – Saracens wing
How are you settling at London Scottish? Very well thanks! I’ve been here more or less a month now and I’m...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWorcester confirm Johnston signature
As revealed by Jon Newcombe in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Worcester have bolstered their front row option by signing James...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Eddie Jones needs smart, abrasive forwards to lead the charge
The forwards Eddie Jones selects will give us the first indication of what style England will adopt under his coaching. At...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: Good luck to Ian Peel, but don’t forget 2003 guru
Ian Peel has come from the ranks of the RFU’s coaching pathway to being named as England‘s new scrum coach this...
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/ 10 years agoAttwood and Slater to miss Six Nations
Dave Attwood and Ed Slater will both miss England‘s Six Nations campaign due to injuries. Bath lock Attwood underwent surgery yesterday...
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/ 10 years agoLock duo re-sign for Harlequins
Harlequins have confirmed that locks Charlie Matthews and Sam Twomey have re-signed with the club. Matthews, 24, has made 101 appearances...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoEddie Jones must look at Saracens sextet says Alex Sanderson
Forwards coach at Saracens, Alex Sanderson, reckons Mako Vunipola and his ultra-competitive pack colleagues can be the bedrock of England‘s Six...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoRey Lee-Lo looking to make big Cardiff Blues impact like Jonah Lomu
Cardiff Blues centre Rey Lee-Lo is hoping to continue the legacy left behind by his former club-mate Jonah Lomu at the...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Tony de Mulder – Doncaster president
It was a great honour to lead the side out against Moseley last month when I celebrated my 25th anniversary as...
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/ 10 years agoLouw to stay at Bath until 2019 at least
Francois Louw will remain at Bath until at least 2019 after signing new deal with the West Country outfit. He has...
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/ 10 years agoNathan Hughes extends stay at Wasps
Nathan Hughes has extended his contract with Wasps. The Fijian No.8, who will qualify for England on residency grounds on June...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoPeter Betham: Manu Tuilagi should pay me for doing his dirty work!
Peter Betham reckons Manu Tuilagi owes him a hefty slice of his wages for shoring up Leicester‘s midfield during the England...
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/ 10 years agoGloucester record profit for fifth year in a row
Gloucester have today announced that they have recorded an operating profit for the fifth straight year In the period ending on...
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/ 10 years agoItoje named Premiership Player of the Month
Maro Itoje has today been named as the Premiership Player of the Month for December. This capped a stellar year for...
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/ 10 years agoJames Johnston leaves Wasps
Wasps have today confirmed that Samoan prop James Johnston has left the club to pursue alternative options. Johnston, who arrived at...
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/ 10 years agoSaturday presents huge opportunity for Saints
Currently sitting at fifth in the league tables after eight matches played, the Northampton Saints have appeared to be a middling...
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/ 10 years agoJames Haskell signs new Wasps contract
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper yesterday, James Haskell has penned a new deal with Wasps. The England...
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/ 10 years agoSaracens sign Springbok legend Schalk Burger
As revealed by Neil Fiss let in The Rugby Paper yesterday, Saracens have signed South African flanker Schalk Burger for next...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: James Bailey – former Saracens, Gloucester, Irish, Lyon and Wasps wing
1. Phil Vickery – Old school no nonsense, flat out commitment – he made it clear from day one what it...














