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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoFaltering France hold off prying Azzurrini
FRANCE’S rocky start to the Six Nations continued as they laboured to a hardfought 13-11 victory over Italy. A week after...
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James Harrington
/ 5 years agoDouble delight for pragmatic Toulouse | James Harrington
Toulouse were crowned champions of France for the 21st time on Friday night, some 13 months after the players had...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHigh ball doubt may cost Stuart Hogg Lions slot | Nick Cain
STUART Hogg’s high points this season in leading Scotland to away victories over France and England in the Six Nations, as...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLions 28-10 Japan: Gutting for AWJ but his Lions are looking good
THIS was a tough, testing workout against worthy and tireless opponents but in the final analysis that will count for...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWill Skelton will end his career in France
WILL Skelton has closed the door on a return to the Premiership after signing a four-year contract extension with La Rochelle....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoGatland’s call: New lock and stand-in skipper
LIONS tour boss Warren Gatland reacted calmly to the devastating loss of his captain Alun Wyn Jones. “We’ve got to make...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoThe three key selection dilemmas facing Lions coach Warren Gatland
THE debate surrounding selection for the Test series is one of the areas that galvanises Lions fans, and the 2021 tour...
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James Harrington
/ 5 years agoBryce Hegarty tipped to be a star for Tigers
QUEENSLAND Reds attack coach Jim McKay says Bryce Hegarty’s signing for Leicester is a “win-win” for the player and the club....
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoLittle Otley is a jewel in crown of the World Cup
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoIt’s all about love as Quins claim a thriller
LOUIS Lynagh had World Cup winning father Michael in tears as he emulated the Wallaby great by becoming a Twickenham hero...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoThe Lions’ Best Of The Tests
The history of the British and Irish Lions team is a storied and rich one. Dating back to the 1880s, a...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLewis Ludlow to captain England ‘A’ at Welford Road
11 uncapped players named for the match which will see John Mitchell act as head coach
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEngland rule Bath flanker Miles Reid out of summer schedule
A fractured facial bone for the back row, who was in contention to make his England debut this summer
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoJohn Mitchell to lead England ‘A’ instead of Eddie Jones
England defence coach John Mitchell will take control of team matters at Welford Road this weekend when England 'A' entertain Scotland...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoLions flanker Hamish Watson ruled out of Murrayfield clash
Justin Tipuric will now start for the Lions against Japan in place of Watson, ruled out through a conc
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoOwen Farrell voted into Lions leadership group by players
A players' vote proposed by Warren Gatland had the England captain as an overwhelming favourite for the leadership group
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United Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoOspreys announce capture of Exeter wing Alex Cuthbert
The Ospreys have completed the deal to bring Alex Cuthbert back to Welsh rugby from Exeter Chiefs. As exclusively reported by...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoBritish & Irish Lions name team to take on Japan in 1888 Cup
Head coach Warren Gatland has named his British & Irish Lions squad to take on Japan at Murrayfield
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoManu Tuilagi forced to pull out of England squad due to injury
Northampton Saints centre Fraser Dingwall has replaced Tuilagi in the England squad
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 years agoScotland captaincy eases pain for Jamie Ritchie
After missing out on Lions selection, flanker Jamie Ritchie has found inspiration from NRL coach Frank Ponissi to lead Scotlan
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Features
/ 5 years agoURC will reshape the global game, says Rudolf Straeuli
Daniel Gallan talks to Rudolf Straeuli about his expectations of the league replacing PRO14
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoSale Sharks keep their eye on Callum Chick
A player contracted to Newcastle Falcons for the next two years
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNew ‘boss’ at Harlequins told: We don’t need another shake-up
HARLEQUINS expect to announce Paul Gustard’s replacement by the end of the month and captain Stephan Lewies believes there will be...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoHarlequins ace Alex Dombrandt steps up defence for Eddie
Dombrandt isn't interested in resting up from Harlequins' play-off run as he goes in search of a first England Test cap
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoGeorge Ford ponders future as Mike leaves Leicester
GEORGE Ford’s long-term future at Leicester Tigers was last week thrown into debut when his father Mike parted company with the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoEngland 38-22 France: Benchmen kick-start England U20 comeback
ENGLAND produced a stunning secondhalf display to overpower France and kick off their Six Nations campaign with a bonus-point...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBenetton 35-7 Bulls: Benetton rip up the script to give Bulls a whipping
KIERAN Crowley wrapped up five seasons in Treviso before he takes charge of the Italian national side by leading Benetton to...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoToulouse keep their‘ double’ dream alive with La Rochelle rematch | James Harrington
Friday’s 2020/21 season Top 14 final will be a repeat of last month’s blood-and-thunder Champions Cup showpiece, after both La Rochelle...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoItaly 8-25 Wales: Sam Costelow kicks Wales U20 off to big win in Cardiff
A KICKING masterclass from Sam Costelow ensured Wales U20s coasted to a comfortable opening Six Nations victory over Italy....
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLam: We had our chances to win it
HARLEQUINS served up one of the greatest fight-backs in Premiership history to book themselves a date with Exeter Chiefs in Saturday’s...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoExeter 40-30 Sale: Big-match Chiefs make it six finals in a row with early salvo
EXETER Chiefs, annoyed at one or two recent lax moments and irritated by what they perceive as inconsistencies in the disciplinary...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBaxter: Tuilagi yellow makes no sense
EXETER DoR Rob Baxter was delighted with the win but left wondering why Manu Tuilagi received only a yellow card after...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoJonathan Joseph carries £150k Toulon price tag
TOULON could be forced to pay Bath £150,000 if they want Jonathan Joseph released from the final year of his contract,...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoNot a fan of Springboks joining our Six Nations | Shane Williams
I’M old enough to have played in the Five Nations before it expanded to six teams with Italy’s arrival in 2001...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoTownies are the tops in this unique world XV
PETER JACKSON Double act: There are two famous Hastings, of course, but we’ve gone for centre Scott as we already have...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFree to view games vital for rugby’s resurgence | Shane Williams
AFTER a horror year or more of Covid-19 we all know rugby has its financial challenges. We also know the way...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJapan will give Lions real workout | Jeremy Guscott
I have always liked change for the right reasons, and the Lions having a game against Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCar crash European Cup rules will wreck a great Cup | Nick Cain
THE European Cup is on a slippery slope. It is rapidly being downgraded from a competition which was about becoming champions...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPremiership trio go in search of second rows to add for 2021-22
WEST Country trio Gloucester, Bath and Exeter are all looking to strengthen their second rows for next season. But they are...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoSteffon Armitage still having his go in France | Chris Hewett
BACK in 2010, when one or two suckers for journalistic punishment were huddled together on a God-forsaken touchline in Hamilton...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Chiefs duo deserve bans… and sympathy
THE question of tackle heights and what constitutes a legal tackle continues to vex the game, myself included. For example I...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoExclusive: Robinson lands the job as Wasps’ new attack coach
RISING coaching star Ed Robinson has been chosen by Wasps to become their new attack coach. Wasps have a vacancy because...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoLions aside, rugby has no place in sport’s silly season
THE rugby in recent weeks has been generally splendid and, until this weekend sun kissed, but perversely more than ever I...
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BUCS Super Rugby
/ 5 years agoYoung Gun: Cornish Pirates fly-half Harry Bazalgette
Harry Bazalgette has championed BUCS Super Rugby for putting him on the path to the top level of the game after the conclusion...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoSaracens v Ealing: Vincent Koch set for a double celebration in second leg
SARACENS have named an unchanged line-up for today’s second leg of the Championship play-off final against Ealing Trailfinders. The north London...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWRU could raid Premiership Rugby for performance executive
WALES could be set for a raid on English rugby with Gallagher Premiership supremo Phil Winstanley emerging as a serious contender...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJerry Flannery knows the sad side of the Lions | Peter Jackson
The last time the Lions took off for South Africa, Jerry Flannery had been booked into business class for the overnight...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoLes Bleus announce themselves to the world
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoMatt Challinor joins the Knights exodus to Titans
ROTHERHAM’S rapidly expanding group of ex-Doncaster players will include Knights legend Matt Challinor next season. Challinor has retired from full-time rugby...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoBristol 36-43 Harlequins (AET): Breathtaking as Quins hit back to leave Bears bereft
BOTH sides take a breathless bow. In one of the greatest Premiership games ever staged, Harlequins produced an extraordinary rally to...
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