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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoSo, are the coaching changes worth it?
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Changing boss mid-season is never a decision taken lightly – which makes it unusual that there has...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday,March 26th,2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ... Continue reading... Access all...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoWarr stepping into Faf’s shoes
By HARRY BAMFORTH The pressure of replacing one of the world’s best rugby players could see many crack, but not Gus...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago“Nothing in it” between Ireland and France – McBride
Irish rugby legend Willie John McBride says there’s nothing to separate France and his nation despite Ireland‘s Six Nations Grand Slam...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoJapan Rugby League One: Round 13
The prize of top of the table for the end of the regular season in Division Two goes on the line...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMost-capped player Hunter announces retirement
Red Roses captain Sarah Hunter will retire after Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Scotland, bringing to an end a 19-year playing...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSeries 2 Episode 11 – Ireland Grand Slam Glory with Willie John McBride
Congratulations to Ireland, who secured a deserved Grand Slam against England at on St Patrick’s day weekend – we can only...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoHansen: Weight of expectation could be Ireland’s toughest Rugby World Cup opponent
With unbeaten Six Nations and Autumn Nations campaigns and a series victory in New Zealand under their belts inside the last...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWarriors Women confirm place in Premier 15s
Worcester Warriors Women have confirmed they will be playing in the Premier 15s next season. Warriors were initially left out of...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago‘Steward red was not right’
By ADAM HATHAWAY in Dublin Ellis Genge leapt to the defence of Freddie Steward after the full-back’s red card put England...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoGatland: We showed some real character out there
By ROB COLE Warren Gatland finally believes he has got something to build on after watching his side plunder four tries...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoLaycock takes over as Walder steps down
Newcastle director of rugby Dave Walder has left his position at the club less than a year after he succeeded former...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoPollard helping to put life into Tigers
By PAUL REES Handre Pollard says that his experience in the Premiership with Leicester has made him a more rounded player...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoPainter looking forward to ‘exciting’ Exeter challenge
Exeter confirmed the signing of prop Ehren Painter from Northampton Saints, as revealed in last week’s TRP. The 24-year-old tighthead comes...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTownsend poised to carry on
Gregor Townsend expects his future as Scotland head coach to be decided “soon” after revealing he has held initial talks about...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoA party for the ages as Sexton brings Grand Slam joy to Ireland
By NICK CAIN Ireland…………………………. 29pts Tries: Sheehan 33, 68; Robbie Henshaw 62, Herring 77 Conversions: Sexton 35, 63, 70 Penalties: Sexton...
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Paul Rees
/ 3 years agoBetter, yes, but there’s still a long way to go…
PAUL REES A red letter day for Ireland who achieved a first Grand Slam victory in Dublin after a red card...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoA small, self-serving elite which bars all others from access
BEFORE the creation of club leagues in 1987, a group of around 24 self-appointed leading clubs played against each other (plus...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoMoney problems hit England and Wales
WITNESSING the gulf in abilities between England and France had me thinking of the issues going on in the WRU and...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoYou can’t build team without cohesion
I WATCHED the postmatch interviews with Steve Borthwick and Ellis Genge after last week’s defeat to France and I have a...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAu revoir! French requiem for old warrior
By PETER JACKSON France……………………………41pts Tries: Penaud 10, 77; Danty 34, Atonio 44, Fickou 49 Conversions: Ramos 12, 35, 45, 50, 78...
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Shane Williams
/ 3 years agoStanding tall as we finish on a high
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND What a brilliant start by Wales at Stade de France and what an encouraging performance...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoScotland finish as best of the rest
By BRYN PALMER Scotland ........................... 26pts Tries: van der Merwe 13, Kinghorn 30, 44, 80+1 Conversions: Kinghorn 31, 46, 80+2 Italy.....................................14pts...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoRitchie: I was never worried
Captain Jamie Ritchie insisted he wasn’t worried about defeat despite Italy being camped in their 22 late on. “We were confident...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoGloucester duo set to join Ealing
Championship leaders Ealing are close to pulling off a double swoop on Gloucester for former England international Billy Twelvetrees and former...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBedford set to land Saints hooker Fish
Northampton hooker James Fish is set to drop down into the Championship next season to join Bedford, and started for them...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoChiefs lead chase for lock star Williams
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Rising star: Cardiff lock Teddy Williams is wanted in Exeter PICTURE: Getty Images Follow me...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoDiamond could be man for Bath
Steve Diamond starts work at Edinburgh on Monday after being appointed a consultant on a contract until the end of the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBears in hunt for Walder’s services
Dave Walder was placed on gardening leave by Newcastle on Thursday, but it appears he is already being lined up for...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDream Team with Philipa Tuttiett
The former Wales and Cardiff Winger, and captain of Wales 7s, chooses the best players she has played with and against......














