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Latest News
/ 4 days agoSpain launch bid to host 2035 World Cup
SPAIN are bidding to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035 with Barcelona’s Nou Camp the choice of venue for the...
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Latest News
/ 4 days agoLRZ: Stop playing on artificial pitches
BRISTOL wing Louis Rees-Zammit has spoken out about problems playing on artificial surfaces in the Prem. He posted a picture on...
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Champions Cup
/ 7 days agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Champions Cup returns! Prem attendance issue, Wales back row + England v Canada
The Champions Cup returns, but are Prem rugby’s attendances becoming a concern? Ben Jaycock and Paul Williams discuss the big talking...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPhil Dowson rejects ‘gone soft’ claims after Northampton Saints and Bath points fest
Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has defended the balance between attack and defence in modern rugby after his side’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJason Gilmore: I’m the right man for Harlequins
Jason Gilmore insists he is the right man to revive Harlequins after their 48-0 thrashing at Gloucester, with the head coach...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSaracens’ Brendan Venter vows to work closely with RFU on England’s rising stars
Brendan Venter wants Saracens to work in partnership with the RFU to accelerate the development of England’s next generation.
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoGeorge Barton: Kingsholm will rock for Gloucester-Bordeaux Champions Cup clash
George Barton is backing a rocking Kingsholm to help Gloucester make a statement in the Champions Cup as Bordeaux arrive on...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoAnthony Watson: Bath can go far in Champions Cup if Finn Russell stays fit
Anthony Watson has backed Bath to challenge for Champions Cup glory this season but believes keeping Finn Russell fit will be...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoNorthampton Saints star Fraser Dingwall is looking for a new Champions Cup adventure
Fraser Dingwall is targeting another European adventure with Northampton Saints as they look to put past Champions Cup heartbreak behind them...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoSanti Carreras inspired by his Bath dream of Champions Cup glory
Santi Carreras has dreamed of lifting European rugby’s biggest prize since watching the Heineken Cup as a teenager in Argentina, and...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoShaun Edwards ends England speculation with Argentina move for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Shaun Edwards has agreed to join Argentina’s coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, bringing an end...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMatch action – starts Page 8>>
Hat-trick hero: Ollie Sleightholme on the charge for Saints PICTURE: Getty Images
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoFormer NFL stars take on Hackney
By JAMES RILEY FORMER NFL star Jason Kelce shocked amateur rugby players from Hackney RFC when he lined up against them...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTribute to Foley
MUNSTER will honour former captain and coach Anthony Foley before Saturday’s Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Cork to mark...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTuipulotu is called in after Capstick ruled out
EXETER have signed No.8 Carwyn Tuipulotu for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old, who has represented Wales at Under-20 level,...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTheobald-Thomas is forced to retire
LEICESTER Tigers hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas has been forced to retire on medical grounds. The 23-year-old joined ahead of the 2023-24 season...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoTries are what matter and I’m glad to see them
THE criticism surrounding the huge increase in tries in the Prem this season is utterly baffling. Surely, we should be celebrating...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoSad to see clubs can’t run multiple sides
HAVING just read the first round results of local league action it pains me to see that some teams are unable...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoVenter criticism has been so over the top
AS a Saracens supporter, I have found the coverage in large parts of the rugby media towards the club, regarding Brendan...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoQuins don’t have the power up front
IT’S sad to see the demise of Harlequins. It’s not beyond the realms of possibility that they pull a performance out...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoI’ve just got to go for both Willis brothers
DREAMTEAM HENRY CLEMENT, THE FORMER WASPS, LEICESTER LIONS AND PLYMOUTH ALBION SCRUM-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR DEVONPORT SERVICES, CHOOSES THE BEST...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: Les Kiss puts life into refreshed Australia ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Jeremy Guscott believes Les Kiss has given Australia renewed belief but says consistency and stability will be key if the Wallabies...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNorthampton Saints 71-48 Bath: Alex Mitchell shines as Phil Dowson’s men run riot
Northampton Saints produced a statement performance to beat Bath 71-48 in a 119-point thriller, with Alex Mitchell inspiring the hosts and...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoWe were punished for our mistakes, admits van Graan
BATH boss Johann van Graan reckons his side were their own worst enemies as they crashed to their first defeat of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSaracens 30-7 Bristol Bears: ‘Super happy’ Maro Itoje is firing on all cylinders
Maro Itoje was delighted with Saracens’ 30-7 victory over Bristol Bears as a dominant defensive display and a powerful pack helped...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoFarrell: We had excellent energy
OWEN Farrell enjoyed his first start of the season and insists he does not mind taking more of a back seat...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLeicester Tigers 38-31 Gloucester: Geoff Parling’s men put on a show fit for a prince
Leicester Tigers fought back from 14-0 down to beat Gloucester and retain the Slater Cup, with Billy Searle pulling the strings...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoParling’s praise for Reffell’s recovery
GEOFF Parling revealed Tommy Reffell’s standout performance came despite being ill in the early hours of matchday. “We managed to make...
