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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoHandre Pollard: Argentina will test Steve Borthwick’s England
England have been warned to expect “tough battles” when they enter the backyard of the Pumas later this year.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 year agoNewcastle Falcons to open player contract talks despite relegation worry
Steve Diamond is set to start contract talks this week with players he wants to retain, although the threat of relegation...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoBill Sweeney facing SGM following Six Nations
The RFU will hold a special general meeting after the men’s Six Nations with chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 year ago‘Je ne regrette rien’: Lewis Ludlam loving life at Toulon
Lewis Ludlam insists he will return to Northampton one day but has no regrets about leaving the town or England behind...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoSam Underhill to undergo surgery and miss Six Nations
England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after Bath announced that he requires ankle surgery.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 year agoNew signing Regan Grace out to seize his chance at Cardiff
Cardiff have revealed how the signing of Regan Grace was made possible by an injury to one of their Wales stars.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 year agoJack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again
Much time has passed since Jack Singleton's leg break sustained against Northampton two years ago and the hooker is looking to...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 year agoJames Ramm: Player rivalry is pushing Northampton to success
James Ramm believes the rivalry among Northampton’s backs off the field can help inspire the club to more silverware on it.
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Letters
/ 1 year agoSorry, Nick, but it’s different in France
NICK Cain has spent several issues arguing the case for promotion from the Championship and made an unfavourable comparison with French...
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Letters
/ 1 year agoNo room for Gerald
PETER Jackson’s excellent tribute to rugby’s latest knight in last week’s paper gave rise to the thought: Would Gerald Davies get...
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Letters
/ 1 year agoFlag of inconvenience
I AM glad to see the authorities have finally caught up with Kirill Gotovtsev and the Russian flag that has been...
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Letters
/ 1 year agoIs Bill Beaumont the right man for the job?
Rugby Union’s dire inability to handle the crisis threatening a great sport’s future is reflected in Sir Bill Beaumont’s hasty appointment...
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Dream Team
/ 1 year agoDream Team – Matt Corker
MATT CORKER, THE CANTERBURY HEAD COACH AND FORMER WASPS, LONDON WELSH & RICHMOND PLAYER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoJeremy Guscott: Four changes to fire up England
Whoever makes the England Six Nations squad, to be announced on Tuesday by Steve Borthwick, I cannot imagine much in the...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoStade Francais 45-35 Northampton Saints: Henry Pollock power show can’t rescue Saints
By Adam Hathaway at Stade Jean Bouin Stade Francais- 45 Tries: Dakuwaqa 22, Van der Mescht 29, Tanga 40+2, 57, Penalty...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoPhil Dowson: Henry Pollock is ready for England
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson insists Henry Pollock is ready for an England call-up if it comes on Tuesday when their...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRampant Stormers too good for Sharks
By LUKE JARMYN Stormers ……………………… 40pts Sale ………………………………… 0pts Tries: Schickerling 21, Libbok 25, Sithole 45, Gelant 54, De Wet 63,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoAlex Sanderson – We were taught a lesson
Alex Sanderson said his Sale side will “own it” after suffering their biggest defeat in 15 months. It’s the first time...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoMunster 17-12 Saracens: Saracens miss out but still in contention
Saracens – high in effort, determination and ticker but low in poise, finesse and attacking nous – missed a golden opportunity...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year ago“We’re in good shape to take on Northampton” , says Tadhg Beirne
Star man Tadhg Beirne wants Munster to take this form into the clash at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday to secure a...
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Latest News
/ 1 year ago11-try blitz as Chiefs suffer record defeat
By MARK STEVENS Exeter Chiefs ................... 17pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 8, 48, Hammersley 70 Conversion: Slade 49 Bordeaux Begles ........... 69pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBaxter: It looks like a bit of a stuffing
EXETER director of rugby Rob Baxter could not hide his disappointment after watching his side slip to a record Champions Cup...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoGlasgow Warriors 29-19 Racing 92: Sione Tuipulotu helps set up Harlequins showdown
Glasgow will head to Harlequins on Saturday on a mission to avenge last year’s round-of-16 loss and seal their first home...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoLeicester Tigers 38-10 Ulster: Josh Bassett shines to make sure for Leicester
Josh Bassett warmed the hands and hearts of the Welford Road faithful with a fine hat-trick as Tigers cruised into the...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoSharks 8-20 Toulouse: Toulouse on easy street as the sun beats down
This match proved more of a damp squib rather than a tournament classic as reigning champions Toulouse showcased their class by...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoStade Rochelais v Leinster: Leinster aiming to cash in on Will Skelton’s absence
Leinster and La Rochelle, the 2022 and 2023 finalists, continue their epic rivalry today with both sides unbeaten in this year’s...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoCastres in good shape but Bulls fade away
■ By TOM WALKER Castres ............ 49 Bulls .................. 10 A SECOND-STRING Bulls were all but eliminated from the Champions Cup...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoBristol Bears v Benetton: James Williams out to prove his worth again
James Williams saw off the challenge of Virimi Vakatawa last season and having recovered from a shoulder injury now has the...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoThis match will be tough – it’s do-or-die for us, says Lam
■ By PAUL REES PAT Lam has billed Bristol’s clash with Treviso at Ashton Gate today as do or die. Defeat...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 year agoOllie Lawrence’s play-acting was shameful to watch
Ollie Lawrence’s sham injury in the closing minutes of a knife-edge finish between Northampton and Bath at Franklin’s Gardens last weekend...
