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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones is right, power is only part of the answer | Shane Williams
Shane Williams says physicality is an easy route to take in rugby and emphasis between the north and south hemisphere vary
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Features
/ 5 years agoLittle tough nut Ivor had the Gloucester giants quaking in their boots – Mike Burton
TRP columnist Peter Jackson remembers the great Gloucester trainer of 50 years ago, with former England and Lions prop Mike Burton
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWhen the Prince made England Sevens kings
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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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSuddenly, Oakham find magic of the Cup
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Hand-off: Charlie Walker in full flight during Oakham’s 2011 Daily Mail...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoToby Booth has got my Ospreys playing with pride again | Shane Williams
Shane Williams sees a much more empassioned demeanour about the Ospreys since Booth's arrival
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Features
/ 5 years agoSanderson: Saracens’ Super Six will be ready for England duty
Nick Cain taps into Saracens' plans for their England stars while they play in the Championship by talking with forwards/defence coach...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoIf Lions can’t roam free on tour then call it off | Shane Williams
Player, management and fans safety has to remain at the forefront of the Lions concerns, as the UK and South Africa...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoThe day Edward James stood firm against Super Brat | Peter Jackson
The Llanelli RFC president and former centre will be laid to rest this week. but his love for sport expanded far...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Great Schools: ‘Professional’ Colston’s set the bar sky high
Colston's conveyor belt of talent in modern rugby is quite something...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoThere are echoes of my great Bath side in Baxter’s Exeter | Jeremy Guscott
'Good enough for England, but not for Bath' used to be an old saying of Jack Rowell's – can the same...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJalibert in box seat to replace injured Ntamack | James Harrington
James Harrington reviews the week that was in French rugby, as Fabien Galthie faces up to being without star fly-half Romain...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Turbo Teddy Thomas takes try of the year
Brendan Gallagher reflects on some of the finest tries we were blessed to witness in 2020
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoAlfie Barbeary could become The Boss – but not yet | Chris Hewett
Barbeary's time out with gives teams plenty of changes to identify weaknesses to his seemingly unstoppable game
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoLast laugh for donkies in earning rates among pro players | Chris Hewett
IT COMES as no great surprise that on average across the three major leagues in Europe, outside-halves command the biggest salaries....
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoMatera’s new video won’t hide his nasties | Chris Hewett
THIS column is no friend of Pablo Matera and his fellow Pumas, the lock Guido Petti and the hooker Santiago Socino....
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSporting warmth in the cold, empty stadium
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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Features
/ 5 years agoMeritocracy is RFU’s need, not chiselled platitudes | Nick Cain
Nick Cain criticises the lack of leadership shown by RFU chairman Andy Cosslett in the face of urgent financial planning needed...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoLaporte casts cloud over Six Nations | Nick Cain
THE last thing we needed to start the New Year is more stories of pandemic- induced meltdowns, but unfortunately the road...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoIt’s time to hand out my gongs for 2020| Shane Williams
Shane Williams also predicts what will happen in next year's Six Nations and the Lions tour of South Africa
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoPoints hit on Exeter Chiefs is far too harsh – change it! | Nick Cain
TRP's chief writer Nick Cain finds moments to treasure – and to question – from a difficult 2020
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFestive fun as Henson overcomes Fearns KO | Chris Hewett
Chris Hewett offers a digest of Christmas stories to warm the cockles
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 years agoPaul Gustard should tell it as it is more often | Chris Hewett
The Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard spoke honestly during an on-air interview during the defeat to Racing 92
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoTragedy on the Andes became story of heroism
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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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoSt Brendan’s became back row powerhouse
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools The name of St Brendan’s Bristol might not mean much to...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTackling below the wait won’t end the injury risks | Jeremy Guscott
Jerry Guscott recalls his own experience with concussion during his career, suffering only one blackout that he is aware of
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoYou lot are subs right? | Nick Cain
Nick Cain looks at how squads attempting to build an atmosphere at empty stadiums can cross the line
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Features
/ 5 years agoJapan and Fiji could spring the big surprise at 2023 Rugby World Cup
Nick Cain examines the winners and losers from the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoFrench mean machine generate masterpiece
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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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoDurham have shone since rugby’s dawn
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Recent star man: Cameron Nordi-Kelemeti, now with Newcastle. Charlie Adamson kicks...
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Nick Cain
/ 5 years agoWill Melville be able to stick with his no ring-fence stance?
THE arrival of Nigel Melville in a new role as executive chairman of Premiership Rugby’s investor board is a welcome appointment...
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Latest News
/ 5 years ago‘Hundreds’ set to join brain injury court fight
Peter Jackson reports on the growing number of retired rugby players pledging their support to the court case seeking damages over...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoProbyn column: Cut Prem loose and redirect all funding
Jeff Probyn on the financial obstacle the Premiership presents to the RFU's balance sheet and the radical change needed to help...
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Peter Jackson
/ 5 years agoThis is tip of iceberg says neuro specialist
Dr Barry O'Driscoll, uncle of Ireland great Brian, voices his concerns over rugby's trend of concussion and traumatic brain injury
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoFrench feelgood factor is shortlived | James Harrington
James Harrington attacks the hyperbole surrounding the Press' dubbing of a France 'Replacement XV' which competed for the Autumn Nations Cup
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHere’s my team of the decade certainly one to stand test | Shane Williams
Shane Williams selects a Wales XV Team of the Decade and congratulates George North on his deserved selection by World Rugby
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEngland can learn from exciting French revival | Jeremy Guscott
Jeremy Guscott points out the weaknesses in England's armour exposed by France in the Autumn Nations Cup final
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoReigate’s renowned 56 club were unbeatable with 15 on the pitch
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools UNLIKE some of their opponents these days, Reigate GS cannot claim...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHewett column: Guscott’s Lions plea resonates so strongly
Chris Hewett laments the focus on defence by England against France, asking where the free reign in attack is for players...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWhatever the criteria, Maro Itoje makes my best XV
Brendan Gallagher analyses the World Rugby Team of the Decade and argues Maro Itoje was a glaring omission
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHewett column: Have World Rugby the wit to save our game?
Chris Hewett questions whether rugby is stuck in a time warp, unable to modernise with sound logic at its core
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoRugby Matters: Professional game is fast losing its soul
Brendan Gallagher comments on rugby taking a bashing for its lack of spark
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoMorale-boosting finish to Wayne’s annus horriblis
Shane Williams delivers his verdict on Wales' 38-18 victory over Italy to cap their up and down 2020
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoTime honoured ‘on tour’ scene with a difference
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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Columnists
/ 5 years agoTMO wrong about Ulster’s Kieran Treadwell
Peter Jackson comments on the implausible judgement of the TMO to reduce Kieran Treadwell's dangerous tackle to a yellow from red
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: Madman, Duke and Sheets all loved Pross!
Pontypool legend Ray Prosser was laid to rest on Tuesday. TRP's Peter Jackson defines the impact of rugby's greatest characters on...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoProfessional game is fast losing its soul
SO there I was last Sunday night at a deserted Haywards Heath Hospital – and that is another story – and...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSorry Pumas affair leaves me puzzled on many levels
WHAT on earth to make of this Pablo Matera affair? One day he, Guido Petti and Santiago Socino are persona non...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoBoag column: Saracens evolved, so will Eddie’s England
Can England stand up against other nations with their physicality and kicking game? Or does Eddie need to flip the switch...
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Peter Jackson
/ 5 years agoApartheid apology is overdue
THIS weekend, as over the previous four Nations Cup weekends, World Rugby’s message has been relayed from empty stadia into homes...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoRFU must not cave in to Prem pressure
WITH strong rumours of an attempt to ring-fence the top league at the end of this campaign persisting, it is time...
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