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/ 4 years agoCan’t help but smile at absurdity of Homer’s time wasting
OFFICIALLY I am of course outraged and utterly appalled at the blatant time wasting and abnegation of the spirit of rugby...
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/ 4 years agoQueen’s jubilees are years to savour
THE Queen’s Platinum anniversary celebrations are nearly upon us and it might just be a coincidence but most of her landmark...
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Features
/ 4 years agoBack-to-back Cup triumphs cemented Gosforth’s place as top club in the land
GOSFORTH won their first John Player Cup Final in 1976, and then when the Queen was celebrating her Silver Jubilee 12...
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/ 4 years agoTable toppers dig deep to remain on top
CURRIE CUP By BEN JAYCOCK THE Bulls scored 19 unanswered points in the second half to grind out a 31-26 win...
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/ 4 years agoSaberCats blow chance to go top of the West
MLR By BEN JAYCOCK THE Houston SaberCats blew their chance to go top of the Western Conference as they lost 43-36...
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/ 4 years agoByron’s late touchdown keeps Force hopes alive
SUPER PACIFIC RUGBY By BEN JAYCOCK THE Western Force will be relying on their Australian compatriots the Melbourne Rebels today after...
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/ 4 years agoGiants of Japanese rugby meet in final once more
JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE ■By BEN JAYCOCK THE heavyweights of Japanese rugby will meet once again after Suntory Sungoliath and Saitama...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 4 years agoPsychology plays a key part in rugby’s evolution
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME As the end of the season nears, it’s usually a time for...
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Features
/ 4 years agoEngland’s Grandmaster ponders his next move
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoWorld Cup will be won and lost in the run-up
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Fifteen months out from the 2023 World Cup, the rugby debate in host nation France is getting...
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/ 4 years agoRed Bull gives Sevens boost
By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND women and Sevens performance manager Charlie Hayter hopes the newly-launched Red Bull Rugby Combine can unlock hidden...
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/ 4 years agoBarrington agrees switch to France
Off to Agen: Saracens’ Richard Barrington SARACENS stalwart Richard Barrington is to leave the club after nine years and join French...
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/ 4 years agoEXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S BEST RUGBY ATMOSPHERE IN MARSEILLE AT RWC 2023
The Heineken Cup final is upon us, and all eyes will be on the famous Stade Vélodrome. Based in the beautiful...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoIsrael Folau set for international return after Tonga switch
Israel Folau is set to return to international rugby with Tonga – three years after having his contract with Australia terminated....
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Champions Cup
/ 4 years agoLeinster’s Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe fit for Champions Cup final against La Rochelle
Leinster‘s Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe have been passed fit to start Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle in...
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 years agoCheslin Kolbe returns in time for Challenge Cup Final
Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe returns for Toulon in time for their European Challenge Cup final against Lyon at the Stade Velodrome...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoAndre Esterhuizen honoured to win players’ player of the year award
Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has won the Rugby Players’ Association players’ player of the year award. Esterhuizen polled the highest number...
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/ 4 years agoEd Griffiths leaves role as Bath chairman as club confirm structural reset
Bath chairman Edward Griffiths has left his role after less than six months in post as the club confirms a new...
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Podcast
/ 4 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Seventeen with Peter Winterbottom
Former England and Lions flanker Peter Winterbottom joins host Oliver Little, Nick Cain, and Brendan Gallagher to discuss the ever-growing issue...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoNathan Hines: “Road to Twickenham” Cycle Challenge
Nathan Hines is enjoying his new role as business development director at Gallagher as he embarks alongside rugby legends on the...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoWales flanker Dan Lydiate signs Ospreys contract extension
Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate has agreed a new deal to stay at the Welsh region for another season. The Wales flanker...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoNine players to depart Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints have announced that nine players will depart the club on the expiry of their contracts at the end of...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoLondon Irish back row Tom Pearson signs first professional contract
Young London Irish back-row Tom Pearson has signed his first professional contract. The Cardiff Metropolitan University graduate has made 18 appearances...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoGeorge Skivington signs long-term contract with Gloucester
Gloucester head coach George Skivington has signed a long-term contract extension at Kingsholm. The Cherry and Whites sit fifth in the...
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/ 4 years agoChristian Wade considering return to rugby union following release from NFL
Christian Wade says he is considering a return to rugby union after being released by the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. The former...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoLondon Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke signs new contract
London Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke has signed a new contract with the Exiles. His impressive performances this season have been rewarded...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 4 years agoExeter head to Premier 15s final after beating West Country rivals Bristol Bears
Exeter Chiefs came from behind to beat Bristol Bears 28-24 in a thrilling Allianz Premier 15s semi-final. Exeter will face Saracens...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 4 years agoSaracens cruise to Allianz Premier 15s final with victory over Harlequins
Saracens avenged last season's final defeat to Harlequins as they made light work of Quins in the Allianz Premier 15s semi-final....
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/ 4 years agoBorthwick in pole to be Eddie’s successor
EXCLUSIVE By NEIL FISSLER STEVE Borthwick has emerged as the clear front runner to take over as England coach from Eddie...
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/ 4 years agoLydiate, the bionic man, set to return
OSPREYS flanker Dan Lydiate will break all known medical records with the latest in a series of incredible comebacks without precedent...














