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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoAge won’t wither Wigglesworth bid to play again for England
By NEALE HARVEY Hoorah…the RFU have a chief executive who follows rugby SARACENS scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth is determined to prove that...
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National League One
/ 8 years ago”Near-perfect” past an ailing Cov ease Moseley
By JOHN WILKINSON Flying in: James Stokes goes over for Coventry Coventry …50pts Tries: Makaafi 12, Dacres 18, Stokes 32, 62,...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoVickers granted Falcons testimonial
NEWCASTLE Falcons have granted a testimonial year to long-serving prop Rob Vickers. The 35-year-old has made 233 appearances for the Falcons...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoDan’s a big loss but Ospreys do have Sam
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND DAN BIGGAR is a colossal loss to Welsh rugby. It was no surprise to see...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoIrvine jinks his way into Geech’s good books
By ROB WILDMAN SIR IAN McGeechan summed it up best. “Great to see the sidestep is still part of the game,”...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoQuins warn rivals: only going to get We’re better
By NICK VERDIER Captains call: The ten clubs at the launch of the Premier 15s season From left: Amelia Buckland-Hurry (Bristol...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoTarrant turns on style to dispatch Rosslyn Park
By ALEX MARROW Rosslyn Park …6 Blackheath …25 BLACKHEATH continued their fine start to the season with an impressive win over...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 8 years agoAll Blacks hit back after Pumas scare
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER NEW ZEALAND were given a major fright for the best part of an hour in New Plymouth before...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoNewport Dragons appoint new chairman
NEWPORT Dragons have announced that David Buttress will lead a new board of directors at the region. The 40-year-old entrepreneur and...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoColossus Courtney tames timid Tigers
By NICK CAIN COURTNEY Lawes said before this East Midlands derby that Saints would be looking for redemption after last weekend’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoWomen’s Premier 15s fixtures
Round 1 - September 16/17 Loughborough Lightning v Worcester Valkyries Firwood Waterloo Ladies v Saracens Women Wasps Ladies v Harlequins Ladies...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoNot even rain can dampen Mowden spirits
By MALLY KNOWLES Hull Ionians…15 Darlington MP27 DARLINGTON MOWDEN PARK earned their second five-point victory of the season, whilst Ionians will...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 8 years agoWasteful Wallabies let Boks off the hook
By SAM JACKSON AUSTRALIA coach Michael Cheika rued the inability of his Wallabies to close out matches after they surrendered a...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoEd Griffiths leaves Worcester Warriors
EDWARD Griffiths left Worcester Warriors on Tuesday after his take over plans were rejected by the board. The former Saracens chief...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoMallinder: Pack gave us back our pride
JIM Mallinder said his England internationals Courtney Lawes and Dylan Hartley had risen to the challenge to restore Northampton’s pride. “Courtney...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoLitchfield will get new chance to join in 2019
CATHERINE SPENCER FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN As the dust settles on the World Cup and we see the trophy sail to New...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoCullen kicks OEs into submission
By JON EDWARDS Old Elthamians13 Bishop’s Stort…19 GEORGE Cullen kicked four penalties as Bishop’s Stortford made it two wins from two...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoSharks confirm new back-room coaches
SALE have confirmed the appointments of scrum coach Dan Richmond and kicking coach Jon Callard. “Dan has been working with us...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoRoko magic show stuns the champs and sends Bath soaring
By NEALE HARVEY SEMESA Rokoduguni demonstrated yet again why he deserves an England call after conjuring two scintillating late tries to...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoThe clubs…
Bristol Head Coach: Kris De Scossa Ground: Cleve RFC, Cossham St. Emersons Green, Bristol Last year’s finish: 1st (final) DMP Sharks...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoFreestone inflicts defeat on Esher
By NICK BURT Plymouth A …43 Esher …10 PLYMOUTH Albion returned to winning ways with a fine victory over Esher at...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoBen hopes resurgent Gloucester can revive his Test bid
By NEALE HARVEY BENMorgan is hell bent on winning back his England place and reckons Gloucester’s new spirit can thrust him...
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Peter Jackson
/ 8 years agoPeter Jackson: North must show he is still worth his place
Ever since the early days on Anglesey, George North had been used to clearing obstacles at high speed in a manner...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 8 years agoBrendan Gallagher: So why has rugby just gone north in the North?
Sale entertain Newcastle on Friday night in the big northern derby – or the Sharks play the Falcons if you prefer...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 8 years agoIrish have the culture to survive says Narraway
Former London Irish back rower Luke Narraway reckons the behind-the-scenes culture being created by coaching supremos Brendan Venter and Nick Kennedy...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoNick Cain: Fearns in Les Bleus? C’est un outrage!
The thought of Carl Fearns becoming a surrogate Frenchman fills me with dread. This is not so much because the Lyon-based...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 8 years agoJeremy Guscott: Welcome back Manu, it’s going to be interesting!
Manu Tuilagi will want to hit the ground running this season. However, after virtually three years out of the game with...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoChampionship better than A-League – Melville
Nigel Melville has cast doubt on Premiership proposals to create a fully blown A-League competition from season 2018-19. The RFU‘s director...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 8 years agoRaising the salary cap would harm the game says Premiership club director
Newcastle managing director Mick Hogan has slammed demands by Saracens to increase the salary cap, describing a suggestion by Sarries boss...
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National League 2N
/ 8 years agoChester blitzed by eight-try Tynedale
By BRIAN TILLEY Tynedale 52 Chester 21 TYNEDALE had the four-try bonus point wrapped up before halftime with an eight-try demolition...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoNow we must beat Leicester says embarrassed Mallinder
Control: Alex Lozowski SARACENS boss Mark McCall paid tribute to a stellar performance by 36-year-old hooker Schalk Brits after the European...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoSwansea …28 Aberavon…41
ABERAVON took the early season bragging rights over local rivals Swansea with a thrilling triumph at St. Helens. The hosts got...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoTarrant keeps his nerve at the death
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath 32 Plymouth A 31 THIS was a terrific contest to start off the new season with eight...
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National League 2E
/ 8 years agoGeese stuffed by late Worthing try
By TOM SELLERS Worthing 27 LI Wild Geese 22 WORTHING’S late flourish ensured they got the better of a spirited London...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoHat-trick hero Johns is scorching back
midlands Premier SPEED merchant Steve Johns marked his return to Birmingham and Solihull ranks by running in a hat-trick of tries...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoScanlon hopes for a birthday bonus
Preview Rotherham v Nottingham Today, Kick-off 2pm SEAN Scanlon hopes to celebrate his birthday weekend with an opening day win for...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoCross Keys …23 Bargoed…34
BARGOED pulled off a stunning second-half comeback to shock Cross Keys at Pandy Park. The visitors struck first through ex-Keys back-row...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoEsher cut loose to give OEs a lesson
By JON EDWARDS Esher 39 O Elthamians 14 OLD Elthamians were handed a lesson in the harsh realities of life in...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoHeap leads way as Hull make statement
Northern Premier HAVING finished third last season, Hull certainly made their intentions known with a resounding 31-13 win at home to...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoTee time is perfect for Simon in Knights win
By TOM INNES Jersey 24pts Tries: Cope 25, Worrall 59 Conversion: Cope 25 Penalties: Cope 8, 14, 29, 46 Doncaster 6pts...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoJones pulls the strings as Bedwas keep thrilling run going
Bedwas …29 Newport …7 By BEN JAMES BEDWAS recorded their second bonus-point win of the season in beating Newport 29-7 at...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoExciting Blues Challenged to keep up level of intensity
By JACKSON COLE Bishop’s Stort 49pts Tries: Tomlinson 17, Riddington 21, Banks 35, Roberts 56, George 63, Cullen 66 Conversions: Cullen...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoFearns in Les Bleus? C’est un outrage!
Switching allegiances? Carl Fearns on the burst for Lyon The thought of Carl Fearns becoming a surrogate Frenchman fills me with...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoAbbots look part with a 67-point haul
South West Premier NEWTON ABBOT ran in ten tries to go top after an emphatic 67-12 victory over Bracknell. Ex-Exeter Chiefs...
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English Championship
/ 8 years agoCarnegie collared by Exiles’ end-game
By NEALE HARVEY London Scottish 30pts Tries: Uanivi 5, Mosses 75, Scott 78 Conversions: Sharp 5, 75, 78 Penalties: Sharp 30,...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHeavy shift helps Cardiff down the champions
Cardiff …24 Merthyr …13 By TIM LEWIS CARDIFF defeated defending Premiership champions Merthyr at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday afternoon. This...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoSpot-on Rayner signs off fighting Ampthill revival
By DAVE LAWRENCE B Moseley 21 Ampthill 21 LAWRENCE Rayner kept his cool to kick a last minute penalty to earn...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoThe sweaty basics pay dividends for new-look Gloucester
JOHAN Ackermann might just be able to galvanise Gloucester judging by their cliff-edge 28-21 win over champions Exeter at Kingsholm on...
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National League 3
/ 8 years agoLaw changes should make game better for everyone
JEFF PROBYN The first weekend of the season and you can almost taste the excitement and expectation as players and fans...
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