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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoSam Burgess ‘will bring the best out of youngsters’ – Neale Hatley
Bath forwards coach hopes star signing will raise the standards of his entire squad.
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Drew Cheshire – Moseley wing
Drew Cheshire has been one of the most prolific try-scorers in the National Leagues for the past two seasons with 46...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson: How WRU left Adam Jones in limbo…. and then out in the cold
As recently as six months ago, Wales were proposing to sign their ‘Hair Bear’ on a Union contract at circa £300,000-a-year....
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Jeff Probyn
/ 11 years agoJeff Probyn: Was it really about driving standards or lining pockets?
New name, new trophy, new management but same old European tournament as all but the rank outsiders in their group (such...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 11 years agoDanny Care determined to prove he is the man
Scrum-half is a changed man with the alcohol-fuelled misdemeanours helped mould him into a more mature individual and player.
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Clive Griffiths – Doncaster Director of Rugby
1.Traffic I’ve remained in St Helens ever since I ‘went North’ in the late 70’s. Given the fact I’ve coached at...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoPayne and Henshaw named in Ireland midfield for South Africa test
Jared Payne will partner Robbie Henshaw in Ireland‘s midfield in Saturday’s Test against South Africa in Dublin. The Ulster Kiwi-born centre...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher: ‘Bish’ is an angel with a dirty face
Thirty years ago this month David Bishop fished a small bottle of water from his bag and found a quiet corner...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoLV=Cup round 2 teams
Scarlets v Northampton Scarlets: Steff Evans; Jordan Williams, Steffan Hughes, Gareth Owen, Frazier Climo; Steven Shingler, Kieran Hardy; Phil John, Kirby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Why Brian O’Driscoll won’t be taking anyone to book unlike Kevin Pietersen
Rugby‘s oldest maxim is probably “what goes on tour stays on tour” and, as an ‘old school’ player par excellence, Brian...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoSemesa Rokoduguni to wing it against New Zealand
Stuart Lancaster has handed Semesa Rokoduguni his Test debut as England take on New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday. The Bath...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoTwo shades of Gray for Scotland against Argentina
Richie and Jonny Gray will start for Scotland together for the first time against Argentina at Murrayfield on Saturday. Mark Bennett,...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoCruden to lead All Blacks’ attack against England
New Zealand All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made ten changes to the side that beat the United States for Saturday’s...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Lachlan McCaffrey – London Welsh back row
How’s London life so far? Great. Richmond‘s a good spot and on days off I’ve been doing the tourist stuff around...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 11 years agoWales put five more on national contracts
Two Scarlets, two Ospreys and one Dragon on Gatland's wishlist.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Jon Renwick – Former Hawick, Harlequins, Scotland and Lions centre
I was fortunate to play in the Seventies when rugby was really taking off. There were empty spaces on the terraces...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoDan Cole to make return on Sunday
Dan Cole will make his return his long-awaited return to competition on Sunday as Leicester take on Sale in the LV=Cup....
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott: Stats don’t lie and Semesa Rokoduguni is top in attack and defence
Want to know how and why Semesa Rokoduguni has forced his way into the contest for one of the England wing...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 11 years agoChris Robshaw is the real deal says Nick Easter, lay off him!
Quins veteran has urged critics of England captain to resist comparing him to Martin Johnson and judge him on his own...
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain examines the England EPS and asks head coach Stuart Lancaster about his key decisions
Semesa Rokoduguni’s selection in the 33-man England squad announced this week for the autumn internationals could be Stuart Lancaster‘s chance to...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoRampant Barbarians beat Leicester
The Barbarians ran in eight tries to beat Leicester 59-26 at Welford Road last night. Stormers centre Juan de Jongh scored...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoRoss Moriarty commits future to Gloucester
Ross Moriarty has become the latest Gloucester player to sign a new contract to remain at Kingsholm. The 20 year old...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Topsy Ojo – London Irish wing
1.Clarke Dermody – He was a brilliant all-rounder whether it was scrummaging or with ball in hand. He was a great...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoRokoduguni in line for England Test debut
Semesa Rokoduguni will make his Test debut on Saturday after being named in England‘s 23-man squad to take on New Zealand...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoWIN A PAIR OF TICKETS FOR WALES V AUSTRALIA COURTESY OF T.M.LEWIN
The Rugby Paper has teamed up with T.M.Lewin – official formal wear supplier to the Welsh Rugby Union – to give...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoGeorge North to take centre stage against Wallabies
George North will start at outside centre for Wales against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. The Northampton wing moves...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Those magnificent seven victories
England have beaten New Zealand seven times in 39 meetings, which sounds like a modest enough record until you appreciate that...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoLook after players or they could strike – Christian Day
Players’ union boss warns industrial action is possible if concerns are not adequately addressed.
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoSaracens sign Sharman
Saracens have signed hooker Brett Sharman until the end of the season. The 27-year-old who has previously played for Northampton Saints...
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/ 11 years agoLaunchbury out of autumn Tests
Joe Launchbury has been ruled out of England‘s autumn Tests due to injury. The Wasps lock, who suffers from a nerve...















