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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoAlun Lawrence enjoying his whirlwind return at Cardiff
It’s safe to say Alun Lawrence has grabbed his second chance at Cardiff with both hands.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoHarlequins’ Will Porter: Beating Saracens is just the start for us
Harlequins scrum-half Will Porter has warned his side there is more to winning the Prem than turning over bitter rivals Saracens.
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoAnderson joins Scarlets
SCARLETS have signed No.8 Fletcher Anderson from the Super Rugby Pacific champions the Crusaders. The 22-year-old, who also played for Tasman...
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Letters
/ 4 months agoThese swan dives really get my goat
I REALLY wish that some modern rugby players would refrain from silly swan dives in the act of scoring a try....
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Letters
/ 4 months agoEveryone is a number! That’s the easiest way
TONY Clifford-Jones makes an interesting observation regarding positional name changes over the years in last week’s paper. My train of thought...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoPrem: Kieran Marmion grabs his main chance at Bristol Bears
Bristol Bears may be overrun by injuries, but Kieran Marmion is among those who have seized the moment.
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Letters
/ 4 months agoGloucester move for Bleuler as injury cover
GLOUCESTER have signed South African prop Dian Bleuler from URC side Sharks to help provide cover for a raft of injuries....
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Letters
/ 4 months agoJordan faces three-match ban after red
BRISTOL back Tom Jordan has been suspended for at least three games after being sent off against Exeter. Jordan, 27, was...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoDREAM TEAM
JAMES JOHNSTON, THE FORMER SAMOA, HARLEQUINS, SARACENS, WORCESTER WARRIORS, BRIVE & ROUEN PROP, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoJeremy Guscott: Problem laws are just not ‘helpful’
When it comes to a commentary on the laws of the game, it’s important to acknowledge first that the referee has...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoLeicester Tigers 22-20 Bath: Billy Searle keeps his cool to snatch it for Tigers
A last-gasp penalty from substitute Billy Searle edged Leicester Tigers to a memorable victory against Prem champions Bath on an afternoon...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoWe could have lost that, says Parling
LEICESTER boss Geoff Parling admitted he would have been proud of his Tigers even if they had lost this close clash....
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoSaracens 65-14 Sale Sharks: Noah Caluori runs riot as Sharks put to the sword
Maro Itoje’s 200th appearance for Saracens ended in a thumping win against Sale Sharks but it could just be the start...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoMcCall: Give the kid some space
SARACENS boss Mark McCall urged caution in overhyping wing Noah Caluori after his five-try display. “The aerial ability he has is...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoGloucester 34-49 Bristol Bears: Cherry and Whites’ woe allows Bristol Bears to pounce
Gloucester continued their worst Prem start in history with defeat against Bristol Bears, compounded by injuries to three front line wingers.
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoSkiv: I’ve got no answer to injuries
GLOUCESTER DOR George Skivington admitted he was in ‘dire straits’ now on the injury front after the loss of another three...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls 19-36 Northampton Saints: Alex Coles puts on a show as Saints get a grip
While England are well stocked in most areas, one position where the shelves are fairly thin is second row, but Alex...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoDickens: I was pleased with the way the lads stuck together
NEWCASTLE head coach Alan Dickens rued his side’s slow start but was impressed at how they found a way back into...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoNick Cain: Time for Maro Itoje & Co to take on the world
Maro Itoje scaled one of the most significant peaks in rugby union as a winning Lions captain this summer, but he...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoPutting Fasogbon in the fast lane was the right decision
HAVING said above that too many of the Premiership’s potential England prospects are over-hyped, some might argue that my call for...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoA 12-try thiller? More of a farce…
IT was hailed by TV pundits as a 12-try West Country thriller, but a Prem match in which Gloucester slid to...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoExeter Chiefs v Harlequins Prem preview: It’s going to be top four for us – Harvey Skinner
Harvey Skinner personifies the change in Exeter this season, playing on the front foot and with confidence as the Chiefs plot...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoExeter Chiefs v Harlequins Prem preview: Kieran Treadwell keen to make an impact second time around
Kieran Treadwell ignored the saying never go back and is relishing his second stint at Harlequins having returned from Ulster in...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 months agoChris Hewett: The two-team solution has worked for Scotland
On a bad road day – the sad truth is that most days turn bad the moment you sit behind the...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoGlad that Ford has no time for R360
HATS off to George Ford. Again. It’s reaching the stage where there’s no point putting on the hat in the first...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoGlasgow on song to put Ospreys to the sword
By ROGER PANTING Ospreys .............17pts Tries: Morgan-Williams 13, Giles 45 Conversions: Edwards 14, 46 Penalty: Edwards 24 Glasgow ........... 42pts Tries:...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoScarlets stuck at the bottom after Lions take revenge
By SIMON THOMAS Lions..................29pts Tries: Q Horn 25, Marais 58, Brandon 70, 75 Penalties: Smith 46, Lombard 53, 81 Scarlets ...........18pts...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoDragons in bother as Faletau has a field day
By ROGER PANTING Dragons ..............................17pts Tries: Coghlan 6, Carter 71 Conversions: de Beer 6, 71 Penalty: O’Brien 79 Cardiff................................24pts Tries: Mann...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoLeinster 14-31 Munster: Jack Crowley bosses it for Munster
Jack Crowley laid down a marker in the battle to be the starting Irish out-half as he inspired Munster to a...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoDoak leads way for Ulster
By BEN JAYCOCK Sharks..............26 Ulster............... 34 NATHAN Doak kicked 14 points as Ulster secured an impressive win in Durban to maintain...
