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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoDazzling backs reminscent of Blues glory days
FRANCE POOL C Dangerman: Alivereti Raka FRANCE kick off their Pool action against Argentina and play the United States and Tonga...
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National League 2N
/ 7 years agoStudents quick to make their mark
By RYAN STEVENS L’Boro Stud’s ..41 Hinckley ............7 THE Students were looking to bounce back in their first home game after...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoDuplicating that Dublin attack is key for England
ENGLAND By NICK CAIN Uncertainty at the back: Elliot Daly could be replaced at No.15 by Anthony Watson, right PICTURE: Getty...
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National League 2N
/ 7 years agoPeet double puts a growl in Tigers
By STEVE SMITH Sedgley Park..17 Wharfedale ....14 SEDGLEY Park Tigers won their first home game of the season following a resolute...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoPaviors not out of place after a step-up
Midland Premier FIVE sides made it two wins from two, including Paviorswho continued their strong start following promotion with a second...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoPumas target a victory over France to kick-start challenge
ARGENTINA Lone wolf: Juan Figallo ARGENTINA have dropped to 11th in the world rankings following nine consecutive Test defeats – but...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoGuernsey and Rochford leading the way
London & South East Premier GUERNSEY Raiders remain the early league leaders following a bonus point 22-7 win at home to...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoGold standard can lift USA to new heights
USA A WAVE of renewed hope, optimism and almost expectation is sweeping the sport across the Pond following the success of...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoStudents are foiled by Keohane late dash
South West Premier A LAST-ditch Ed Keohane try, scrambled home in the corner, earned Maidenhead a 45-43 victory over Exeter University....
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoOur big ball carriers must stay fit says Fia
TONGA TONGA have been strangled by a Pool stage hoodoo since making their World Cup debut 32 years ago and the...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoChampions Sarries begin season where they left off
By GEORGE LAWRENCE First silverware: Saracens celebrate title defence SARACENS defended their title with a thrilling 35-19 triumph over Wasps at...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoDriscoll hat-trick has Harrogate on a high
Northern Premier HARROGATE head the table after thrashing Kirkby Lonsdale 57-12. Tom Driscoll went in for a hat-trick, with Jonny Coser,...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoJoseph calls up veterans to help Japan flourish
JAPAN Late choice: The 38-year-old Luke Thompson is in the squad KARNE Hesketh’s legendary last gasp try to beat the mighty...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoWe’re ready to create havoc says Fiji coach
FIJI Leading light: Fji wing Josua Tuisova COACH John McKee has had his work cut out travelling the globe to visit...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoStandard’s gone up but McKenna eyes Saracens hat-trick
By ADAM ELLIS Player of the season: Sarah McKenna THE Premier XVs returns next weekend and fans are told to expect...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoO’Driscoll backs the world No.1s
IRELAND By SAM JACKSON Fine send off: Rob Kearney scores for Ireland as they beat Wales in Dublin POOL A IRELAND...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoIs it Pooper time again for Cheika?
AUSTRALIA By TRP REPORTER Swansong: Wallaby back row David Pocock will retire after Japan POOL D AUSTRALIA put 47 points –...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoScott’s quest to reach Premiership summit
ABBIE Scott is adamant Harlequins are contenders to win the Premier 15s this season. Harlequins were defeated by Saracens in last...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoSet-piece disaster for sloppy Stortford
By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s Stor..27 Cambridge......36 A DISAPPOINTING firsthalf performance from Bishop’s Stortford set the tone as they slipped to defeat...
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National League 2E
/ 7 years agoThe Best in Chau: James on fire in win
By LYNDON EDNEY Barnes..............34 Esher ................61 JAMES Chaumeton scored a sensational hat-trick as Esher romped to an emphatic victory way at...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoSkipper Vui must be at his best to inspire this underpowered Samoan challenge
Play-maker: Fly-half Tusi Pisi SAMOA have always been underdogs, but they used to punch above their weight and the question in...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoOur footballers all think we’re mad to play rugby says Los Teros fly-half Berchesi
URUGUAY Venerated: Rodrigo Capo-Ortega is back at age of 39 FOUR years on and nothing much changes for Uruguay in terms...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoMidwife Knight aims to emulate her uncle
By STEFFAN THOMAS JADE Knight is hoping to use her Saracens form as a launchpad to becoming a permanant fixture in...
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National League One
/ 7 years agoHollingsworth is on point for Titans
By DAVID BEDDOWS Rotherham ......31 Sale FC ............20 ROTHERHAM Titans got their campaign up and running with a bonus point win...
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National League 2E
/ 7 years agoLions tamed by experienced Bury
By SIMON LORD Bury St Eds ....53 Westcliff ........17 BURY St Edmunds banished memories of their opening-day defeat with an eight-try...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoDarcy can prove small is dangerous
By GARY HEATLY SCOTLAND Pocket rocket: Scottish wing Darcy Graham SCOTLAND winger Darcy Graham has vowed to be at his mesmerising...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoNavidi aims to savour every minute
By STEFFAN THOMAS WALES Big expectations: Wales back row star Josh Navidi PICTURE: Getty Images JOSH Navidi is relishing the prospect...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoWilliams column: No sweat, we’re ready for Georgia and Australia
Shane Williams wants to see Wales use their wingers in a different way to be truly devastating
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 7 years agoGallagher column: So troubling to see Devin Toner replaced by a mercenary
South Africa-born lock Jean Kleyn will be playing in the World Cup for Ireland
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Featured
/ 7 years agoFabien Galthie calls time on the fabled French eccentricity
Nick Cain assesses the challenge a new-look France side pose to England in the World Cup pools
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoJackson column: Carpet layer Steve Ford finds World Cup is a stitch-up
Peter Jackson tracks down the 'invisible Welshman' who claims a record few others hold
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoJason Woodward frustrated by England snub but hopes for more chances
Gloucester full-back Jason Woodward admits to feeling “hard done by” over his failure to win a first England cap on last...
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoProbyn column: Truth about that players World Cup pool in 1991
Jeff Probyn on the monetisation of rugby between the inaugural World Cup and 1995
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 years agoRivals lie in wait for Kyle Sinckler as Harlequins prop enters last year of deal
The England prop is wanted by three other Premiership clubs
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Columnists
/ 7 years agoCain column: Theatrics have no place on the great stage in Japan
Expecting histrionics from Yoann Huget at the World Cup?
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International Rugby
/ 7 years agoScotland full-back Stuart Hogg sources traits from All Blacks great’s game
Hogg reveals to TRP how he is studying ways to evade the traps opponents are deploying to stymie his abilities
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Featured
/ 7 years agoGuscott column: Quarter-final exit beckons again for out-of-sorts Ireland
Jeremy Guscott envisages the usual outcome Ireland have become accustomed to at World Cups
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoJordan Crane plots coaching career announcing this season will be his last for Bristol Bears
"The opportunity to stay in Bristol was a massive part of the decision for me" – Crane
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago‘Pedal the Prem’: Wasps fan gets on his bike for men’s mental health
Stuart Baker will travel to all 12 stadiums plus Twickenham on his cross-country tour in aid of mental health
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 7 years agoChester Williams dazzled in spite of post-Apartheid racial frictions
Brendan Gallagher recalls the life of Springboks wing Chester Williams
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoNew Scarlets coach Brad Mooar appoints Ken Owens as captain
Owens will captain the Scarlets for a sixth-straight season, with four vice-captains ready to assist in team leadership
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoDylan Hartley stands down as Northampton Saints captain
Chris Boyd appoints co-captains to lead Saints through the 2019-20 season
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National League 2N
/ 7 years agoCrowley steals in at death for Lucs
■ By BRIAN TILLEY Tynedale ………33 Luctonians……36 THE 600-mile round trip to Tynedale provided a great start to the season for...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoTruth about that players World Cup pool in 1991
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Money raiser: Brian Moore celebrates a try against France in the 1991...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoBridge hits four as All Blacks run riot
■ By SAM JACKSON Classy finish: George Bridge scores for the All Blacks THE All Blacks demolished Tonga in their final...
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National League 2N
/ 7 years agoDale take chances as Otley fall short
■ By ED WILLIAMS Wharfedale ….15 Otley ………………8 A SIZEABLE crowd was treated to a traditional and intense derby at The...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoPool up and at them in their bid for glory
■ By CARL FIELD Welsh Championship round-up PONTYPOOL’S bid for a fourth successive Specsavers National Championship crown began with a magnificent...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoDevastating spell from Delguy puts Pumas in control
WING Bautista Delguy scored four quick tries in a second-half blitz as England’s World Cup Pool opponents Argentina thumped Sydney club...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoJones’ arrival ruined by late drama at Bridgend
Premiership Bridgend ………26 Aberavon………27 ■ By ROB COLE ALED Thomas spoiled former Wales hooker Steve Jones’ first game in charge of...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 7 years agoDelight for Erasmus as Boks claim their revenge
■ By ADAM ELLIS A HAT-TRICK by Makazole Mapimpi helped the Springboks exact revenge on Japan four years on from suffering...












