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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Quotas undermine teams rather than build them
Oil and water, vinegar and milk…there are certain things that just don’t mix and should always be kept separate. Another is...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher laments the passing of rugby’s great occasion – the Middlesex Sevens
For decades the last weekend of April/first weekend of May always meant the Middlesex Sevens and although time moves on I’m...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: Andrew Cosslett’s new broom sweeps out Rob Andrew
Rob Andrew’s departure from the RFU as their professional rugby director may have been presented as a long-planned exit, but his...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoCONFIRMED: Mike Phillips joins Sale
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on April 17, Sale Sharks have secured the signing of Mike Phillips...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoLeicester Tigers have given me back my roar – Telusa Veainu
Leicester’s try-wizard Telusa Veainu reckons he owes the Welford Road outfit a huge debt of gratitude for handing him a post-World...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Jack Tovey- Bristol center
How do you approach three consecutive games against Bedford? It is a funny and unique situation to play them three games...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBath bring in hooker Van Vuuren
South African hooker Michael van Vuuren will join Bath next season. The 24-year-old moves to the West Country following a stint...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Saracens have weaponry to conquer Europe now
It doesn’t matter whether you’re going for singles, doubles or trebles in terms of trophies and titles at the end of...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: Joe Lauchbury is fixing a steely gaze on his new challenges
Joe Launchbury knows what it is like to be the young, blue-eyed boy of the England pack. The Wasps lock also...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoEddie Jones tells Christian Wade to work on defence
Eddie Jones says Christian Wade must keep improving his defence if he wants to break back into the Test side. Wade...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Aadel Kardooni- former Wasps, Leicester and England ‘A’ scrum-half
I don’t think I had ever seen, let alone held, a rugby ball until I came over to the UK from...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoRuaridh Jackson to join Harlequins
As revealed by Neil Fissler in Sunday’s TRP, Ruaridh Jackson will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSaracens sign Bedford lock Mark Flanagan
Saracens have bolstered their second row option for next season with the signing Bedford Blues lock Mark Flanagan on a two-year...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 10 years agoWales look for Warren Gatland stand-in as Lions wait
Warren Gatland’s almost certain invitation to lead the Lions has led Wales to make the first move towards appointing a caretaker...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoNorthampton sign Stormer Nic Groom
As suggested by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper last Sunday, Northampton Saints have secured the signing of South African scrum-half...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoExeter Braves win the A League
Kai Horstmann’s try double capped a memorable 24 hours at Sandy Park as Exeter Braves clinched the Aviva A League with...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Alex Cheesman- Cornish Pirates and former Wasps flanker
1. Ricky Lutton – He is now playing at Ulster as a tighthead, but I played with him at University at...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWasps hooker Edd Shervington retires
Wasps have confirmed that Edd Shervington will retire at the end of the season. The 31-year-old hooker has made 31 appearances...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: James Grayson- England U18s and Saints fly-half
James Grayson is only at the start of what he hopes will be a successful career but whatever happens the past...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 21 teams
Exeter v Wasps Exeter: Phil Dollman; Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Ian Whitten, Olly Woodburn; Gareth Steenson (c), Will Chudley; Ben Moon,...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoChampionship semi-finals teams
Bedford v Bristol Bedford: Steffan Jones; George Perkins, Michael LeBourgeois (c), Tom Griffiths, Dean Adamson; Jake Sharp, Henry Taylor; Camilo Parilli-Ocampo,...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Underdogs Connacht my team of the season
Pat Lam achieved some notable firsts as a player at the end of the 20th century and the start of the...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: We’ll see who thrives in pressure cauldron
Next Saturday’s Judgement Day could be just that for the Welsh regions and some players hoping to get into Warren Gatland‘s...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoAnthony Watson must switch to full-back – Sinbad
Electrifying Bath star Anthony Watson can end England‘s full-back debate by taking the shirt from Mike Brown, according to former Red...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoThree new recruits for Yorkshire Carnegie
Yorkshire Carnegie have signed Joe Ford, Alex Davies and Alex Gray for next season. Fly-half Ford re-joins the club on a...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoNeal Hatley named England scrum coach
England head coach Eddie Jones has added scrum coach Neal Hatley to his backroom staff. The 46-year-old will join the England...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Craig Hampson- Wasps scrum-half
Alarms I know alarms have their uses but I can’t think of anything worse than lying in bed and a house...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoFinal curtain for Saracens and Namibia legend Jacques Burger
Jacques Burger has confirmed that he will retire from rugby after this weekend’s Premiership clash against Newcastle at Allianz Park. The...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Sorry Jerry Guscott, but I disagree with your Pro12 prognosis
I read with interest last week’s article by Jerry Guscott and his thoughts on why he thinks the Pro12 has failed...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher: How Richmond aim to be most ‘professional’ of amateurs …
It’s six weeks ago now, after a regular Tuesday night training session, that Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill and club...
