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National League 2N
/ 9 years agoAley the man as Otley are undone by South
By ROSS BARNETT S Leicester ….44 Otley …………….34 SOUTH Leicester ran out victors against Otley in a ten-try thriller. The home...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoFour-try Irish denied by bulls-eye Burns
By NEALE HARVEY FREDDIE Burns produced a virtuoso display on his comeback from a three-week suspension as a youthful Bath outfit...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoO’Brien saves Newport with nerveless last-ditch penalty
By JAY BAYFORD Newport……….28 Bedwas ……….25 MATT O’Brien proved to be the hero for Newport as his last-minute penalty sealed a...
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National League 2E
/ 9 years agoLeaders survive a testing time to stayclear
By PHIL BROOKS Barnstaple……27 Chinnor…………32 LEAGUE-LEADERS Chinnor held off a late fightback from Barnstaple to take a bonus point win and...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoAbsent England players missed great chance says Baa-baas coach Deans
BARBARIANS coach Robbie Deans, right,insists England missed an opportunity to test their players against New Zealand by preventing them from representing...
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National League 3
/ 9 years agoHoppers leave it late to grab crucial try
Northern Premier PRESTON Grasshoppers hold on at the top, but it took a try in the dying minutes to pull this...
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National League 2N
/ 9 years agoSale Keep the faith to cruise past Lucs
By MARK THOMPSON Sale……………………48pts Luctonians …………5pts JONATHAN Keep was hugely satisfied with his Sale side’s clinical display after they powered past...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoThrillers like this give Cup a good name!
By COLIN NEWBOULT No stopping him: Andrew Davidson of Newcastle avoids a tackle from Juan de Jongh to score PICTURES: Getty...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoNeath punished for Smith red card by Carmarthen
By CARL FIELD C’rmarthen Q 39 Neath…………….17 IN-FORM Carmarthen hit struggling Neath for six to extend their 100 per cent winning...
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National League 2E
/ 9 years agoStreet’s reply just judders to a halt
By KATE FIELDING Broadstreet ……7 Tonbridge Jd 52 TONBRIDGE outscored their hosts by seven tries to one as Street’s search for...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoHas any coach ever had more riches to choose from than All Blacks’ Hansen?
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT The All Blacks might only have prevailed by nine points against a wonderfully spirited and inventive Barbarians but...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 years agoCare proves the key in Quins turn around
Harlequins 41pts Tries: Smith 3, Luamanu 39, Care 45, Roberts 56, Walker 64 Conversions: Smith 3, 39, 45, 56, 64 Penalties:...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoMartin’s magic gives Sharks a maiden victory
Darlington MP 16 Loughborough 10 By TOM BULMER DARLINGTON Mowden Park Sharks notched up their first win of the Premier 15s...
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National League One
/ 9 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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Premiership
/ 9 years agoKingston: Not in our interest to pick Yarde
HARLEQUINS rugby director John Kingston clarified the position of absent England wing, Marland Yarde. “I have to make a decision for...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoFive-star Cowell lifts Quins to lucky thirteen
Worcester V 0 Harlequins 71 By JACK FALLON Class: Rachael Burford THIRTEEN tries – including five from Heather Cowell – helped...
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National League One
/ 9 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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Columnists
/ 9 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
/ 9 years agoChiefs remain patient to grab Turner prize
Sale Sharks 6pts Penalties: De Klerk 34, 57 Exeter 10pts Penalties: De Klerk 34, 57 Tries: Turner 44 Conversions: Steenson 45...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoCross Keys 19 Merthyr 34
MERTHYRbounced back from an early setback as they outclassed Cross Keys. The home side’s opening try came in the fifth minute...
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Columnists
/ 9 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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Shane Williams
/ 9 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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Premiership
/ 9 years agoDiamond blasts ref over late decision
STEVE Diamond was frustrated with the final penalty which potentially cost Sale the chance of winning the game. Craig Maxwell-Keys deemed...
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National League 2N
/ 9 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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Club Rugby
/ 9 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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Peter Jackson
/ 9 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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Columnists
/ 9 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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Premiership
/ 9 years agoBooth looking forward to ‘West Country arm wrestle’
PREVIEW… Bath v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Recreation Ground By SAM JACKSON Anticipation: Toby Booth BATH’s first-team coach Toby Booth is...
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National League 2N
/ 9 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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Club Rugby
/ 9 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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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoWhy Kiwi Parkes will feel at home
HADLEIGH Parkes will be following a well-trodden path when he makes his bow for Wales against South Africa on December 2...
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Premiership
/ 9 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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National League 2N
/ 9 years agoIreland stands tall as Tigers triumph
Luctonians 33 Sheffield T 46 By GEOFF VICKRESS MARK Ireland’s boot was the difference as Sheffield Tigers ran out winners in...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 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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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoHow do refs miss so much?
THE first two rounds of European competition led to a grand total of 12 players being put in the dock. Each...
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Premiership
/ 9 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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National League 2N
/ 9 years agoBlues on top after showing battling qualities
Macclesfield 18 S Leicester 9 By MATT COLERIDGE MACCLESFIELD produced a solid and battling display in tricky conditions as they fought...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 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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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoLet’s rejoice that Joy is unconfined
NOBODY’S star can have taken off on a steeper trajectory in recent months than Joy Neville’s. In reaching ever skyward, Ireland’s...
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