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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoEngland’s back row looks exposed, but it’s time for Eddie to go for broke
Nick Cain writes why it's time to gamble on the promise of rookies Sam Underhill, Tom Curry and Zach Mercer
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoGloucester’s Ruan Ackermann considers playing for England
The Gloucester back row could be eligible for England in 2020 and says it's a possibility if the Springboks don't come...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoWilliams column: Give Owen Williams the reins to drive brave new dawn for Wales
Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams looks at the Wales squad for the autumn internationals and suggests who should start
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoCain column: NFL ‘partnership’ will be far from friendly
Nick Cain examines the NFL's growing access to the European market which has seen two matches played at Twickenham this autumn
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 8 years agoRob Howley talks O’Brien, Byrne and his future after the 2019 World Cup
The Wales and Lions coach made peace with Sean O'Brien in 20 minute phone call
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoSet an example with more cash for struggling Samoa
With no mandatory obligation to cough up more money, Colin Boag writes why the RFU should offer cash-strapped Samoa a higher...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoGuscott column: Solomona must prove he is not a defensive liability
Jeremy Guscott looks at the competition for places in Eddie Jones' starting XV and who has a point to prove
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHarlequins wing Marland Yarde completes switch to Sale Sharks
John Kingston says he is trying to create a 'positive environment' at Quins
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoJackson column: Shameful that Newport’s big day is in cold storage
Peter Jackson recalls the forgotten by the masses moment Newport beat the All Blacks
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Featured
/ 8 years agoWorld Rugby report recommends South Africa as 2023 host in a blow to Ireland and France
Tight vote sees South Africa the preferred bidder in close race – official decision made 15 November
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBlaine Scully signs new long-term deal with Cardiff Blues
The USA captain says it is 'a true honour' to be associated with the Cardiff Blues after penning new contract
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoFocused Tait will ignore family ties
PREVIEW… Newcastle v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park By GARY FITZGERALD On the charge: Mathew Tait takes the ball up...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoC’marthen Q 37 Llanelli16
CARMARTHEN Quins’ fifth win in eight saw them claim a comprehensive victory over Llanelli in the Carmarthenshire derby. Dan Jones and...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoRhodri’s six-minute hat-trick routs Reds
Jersey Reds 17pts Tries: Pincus 38, Selway 46, Dudley 55 Conversions: Pincus 55 Bristol 36pts Tries: Luatua 18, 65, R Williams...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoJack the lad fires Students to win
L’boro S 58 Hull Ionians 29 By RYAN STEVENS JACK Stapley helped himself to a hat-trick as Loughborough Students produced a...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoBury on fire after trailing at the interval
Canterbury 21 Bury St E.29 By JAKE WILSON BURY St Edmunds launched a stunning second-half comeback to overhaul a 16-point halftime...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoRichards: Sell-out Kingston Park will be rocking
KINGSTON Park should be a 10,200 sell-out for the first time since May 2008, and Newcsastle supremo Dean Richards said: “It...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoThompson stars as Blue and Blacks power to triumph
Cardiff 37 Newport 22 By JAY BAYFORD CARDIFF put an end to a run of three consecutive defeats with a convincing...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoHartpury’s last-minute dash denies 14-man Exiles
London Scottish 13pts Tries: Hoadley 43 Conversions: Sharp 44 Penalties: Sharp 30, 40+2 Hartpury 15pts Tries: Eves 3, Wilcox 80+2 Conversions:...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoCalls for Boston memorial growing louder
NEWS EXTRA BILLY Boston has been feted at a rugby dinner in Cardiff for the first time amid renewed calls for...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoSpecial cheer for Olly’s try on return
R’gensians 33 Barnstaple 10 By CAMERON TEMPLE REDINGENSIANS had a fairly comfortable day at the office. Early attacking pressure gave them...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoWhen Boris battled for Obolensky tour date
HALLOWEEN is upon us and there has surely never been anybody to match Boris Karloff in the horror stakes, but it...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoPonty flying high after Bird boots visitors to win
Bedwas 15 Pontypridd 37 By IAN GOLDEN PONTYPRIDD pulled level with Bedwas at the top of the Principality Premiership East after...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoRelentless Nottingham in cruise to bonus point
Nottingham 34pts Tries: Veenendaal 6, Evans 24, Cobden 38, Buckley 42, Robinson 73 Conversions: Eden 6, 24, 42 Penalties: Eden 12...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoStreet find it hard road on first visit
Cinderford 34 Broadstreet 10 By NIGEL WILCE CINDERFORD overcame a determined challenge from first-time visitors Broadstreet to earn a bonus-point victory....
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoThrowing money at problem won’t help grassroots grow
Ambitious plans: RFU chief executive Steve Brown PICTURE: Getty Images The well known Bible quote, “let he who is without sin...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoStrange direction taken by Canada
Top class: Jason Strange IN the dog-eat-dog world of international rugby it’s heartening to see the WRU offer Canada a little...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoSuccess for Swans after derby day drama at St Helen’s
Swansea 24 Neath 17 By PAUL HOPKINS SWANSEA took home the Ospreys derby spoils against Neath in a frantic match at...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoCrack down on the card happy refs – Griffiths
PREVIEW… Doncaster v Cornish Pirates Today. Kick-off 3pm, Castle Park By JON NEWCOMBE Double ton: Richard List CLIVE GRIFFITHS has renewed...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoLeaders given a fright by plucky Clifton
Clifton 33 Taunton T43 By JOHN WHITE TAUNTON made it nine wins in a row to consolidate their spot at the...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoAshton picks way through the chaos to grab 2 tries
At the double: Toulon wing Chris Ashton scored twice against Brive Chris Ashton scored two tries to bring his own total...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoRUGBY MATTERS
Genius Van Vollenhoven, the master of both codes BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points WHEN...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoWilliams and Botica fire RGC to top of the table
Swansea 24 Neath 17 By PAUL HOPKINS RGC 1404 moved to the top of the Principality Premiership West Division after an...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoReds score five but it’s not enough for the win
Chinnor 42pts Old Red’ians27pts By KENNETH VAUGHAN WHAT initially appeared to be a stroll in the park for Chinnor, who scored...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoSolomona must prove he’s not a defensive liability
Natural born try-scorer: Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona PICTURE: Getty Images Eddie Jones has picked an impressive England squad for the...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoAmerican ‘partnership’ will be far from friendly
This afternoon Twickenham is once again opening its doors to American Football by hosting the NFL “international series” game between the...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoAumua is surely destined to be an All Black star
I CAN scarcely remember more excitement over a young player than Kiwi hooker Asafo Aumua, and rightly so. He is a...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBragging rights for battling Ravens after fiery encounter
Bridgend R 37 Aberavon 21 By CARL FIELD A GLUT of yellow cards and one red for Bridgend skipper Adam O’Driscoll...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoHawks’ wings clipped by ruthless Cornish
Henley 22 Redruth 42 By NICK PITSON REDRUTH returned to Cornwall with a wel learned bonus point victory. They were too...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoTMO must be called on if there is any doubt
TO use the TMO, or not to use the TMO? That is the question that was raised (again) during Wasps win...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoAway joy for Sale as Mayor stars in victory
Otley 13 Sale 31 By NICK DOYLE A DOMINANT second-half display saw Sale pull away to come out worthy winners in...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoWasps rediscover that sting from last season
Northampton 22pts Tries: Tuala 18, Mallinder 77 Penalties: Francis 10, 37, 53, 57 Wasps 38pts Tries: Wade 34, Johnson 44, Bassett...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoSecond-half fightback sees Vale claim vital victory
Ebbw Vale19 Bargoed 14 By DAVID WALTERS EBBW Vale came from behind to claim a muchneeded victory over Bargoed in the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 8 years agoShameful that Newport’s big day is in cold storage
Winners: Brian Jones and, below, ‘Dick’ Uzzell’s dropgoal goes over Only four club teams have ever beaten the All Blacks and...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoMcLean’s cool as you like from tee
Worthing 23 Tonbridge J.19 By RICHARD HART MATHEW McLean kept his cool to land two late penalties and ensure his Worthing...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoEddie’s after excellence
ELLIS Genge played like a runaway bull last weekend, scattering Castres tacklers like chaff. Was Eddie Jones impressed? Not entirely. The...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoGive Owen the reins to drive brave new dawn
Deserves a chance at 12: Gloucester centre Owen Williams PICTURE: Getty Images Finally, my prayers have been answered! I’ve banged on...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoLate tries seal the deal for Chester
Chester 34 Huddersfield 20 By TOM GALLAGHER CHESTER moved into tenth in the table after victory over Huddersfield at Hare Lane....
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoEngland medics to make Daly call
ELLIOT Daly’s right knee injury, which forced the England wing off at half-time, was described by Wasps rugby director Dai Young...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoStudents put to the sword by rampant leaders
Championship round-up PONTYPOOLremain way out in front at the top after a mammoth 74-14 victory against Cardiff Met. Jamie Jeune led...












