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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain: Fears grow for Manu Tuilagi, the Tiger in a trap
Manu Tuilagi has probably gone into freefall further and faster than with any high profile international currently playing the game. Furthermore,...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams: Scarlets are in need of grunt to go with the gas
Johnny McNichol must be wondering what he has signed up for judging by the Scarlets‘ start to the season. The Crusaders...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoEXCLUSIVE: RFU face uproar over wage cap proposals
By NEALE HARVEY Controversial RFU plans to impose swingeing wage caps on clubs below the Championship from 2018-19 are set to...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 10 years agoDanny Care is on Lions mission
Danny Care is hoping to make it third time lucky as he targets a place on the British and Irish Lions...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher takes a look at the 1930 tour to New Zealand
In many ways the 1930 Lions tour epitomised everything we have grown to love, and occasionally curse, about the trips down...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Right or wrong, I’m pleased Luke Pearce took responsibility
The first games of the season are always a bit of a mess and last week was no exception as all...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWorld class George Ford tipped to drive era of success
Bath head coach Tabai Matson reckons fly-half George Ford is as good as any player he has worked with – including...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: The Cardiff flier forced to abandon his dream
Billy Boston now has a life-sized statue of his very own in Wigan, a bronze creation for which the town clubbed...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoPower of six can inspire Exeter Chiefs says new boy Ollie Devoto
Exeter are banking on the Power of Six to bring them trophy success after centre Ollie Devoto revealed why being reunited...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Inspiring Alun Wyn Jones my man to lead Lions
Alun Wyn Jones embodies everything that the British & Irish Lions will need to succeed in New Zealand next summer and...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: Time for old Lions heroes to fade way
The 1971 and 1974 Lions were the greatest touring teams that have departed these shores, but the monopoly they appear to...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Warren Gatland can turn this crazy schedule to his advantage
The 2017 Lions head coach job in New Zealand was Warren Gatland’s to turn down, and I’m pleased that he has...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 10 years agoLions set for biggest pay-day in their history
The Lions stand to make as much as £80,000-a-man in New Zealand next year if they beat the All Blacks for...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Gracie Matthews deserves support from Injured Players fund
The second National Rugby Awards took place on Thursday and what a day it was, as professional clubs, grassroots clubs, schools...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoBen Youngs relishing Aaron Mauger learning curve at Leicester
Ben Youngs hopes trophy success and renewed confidence at Leicester will underpin his claims to the England No.9 jersey while enhancing...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoI’ve been beating my demons says Kurtley Beale
Watching Kurtley Beale, ball in hand, whizzing past defences at full speed is one of the most beautiful sights in the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Solution is needed to get Ospreys flying again
According to people who know about these things, the last confirmed flight of an Osprey over Wales took place some 12...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain: Yes, I believe England can rain on New Zealand’s parade
The All Black procession is in full marching order again, with the usual array of tub-thumpers and cheerleaders proclaiming them as...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 10 years agoBilly Vunipola knows it’s not only Nathan Hughes gunning for his jersey
Rapidly-maturing Billy Vunipola says he will relish the competition from Wasps‘ counterpart Nathan Hughes as he bids to take his game...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Get Stephen Jones on board when Lions confirm Warren Gatland call
When it comes to leading the British & Irish Lions, it’s all about experience and that’s why Warren Gatland is the...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Scene now set for Danny Cipriani to realise his full potential
Today’s clash at the Ricoh Arena thrusts Danny Cipriani into the spotlight once again and there will be huge pressure on...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 10 years agoLions tour schedule crazy says hero Fran Cotton
The Lions schedule in New Zealand next year has been condemned as ‘crazy’ by the only Englishman to win a Test...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWith high risk of a charge-down, the drop-goal is now a dying art
Drop goals feature heavily on the showreel of rugby’s greatest moments: Joel Stransky and Jonny Wilkinson won World Cups with them...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Shadow of court cases hangs over new season
Usually when we get this close to the kick-off of a new season there is an air of anticipation of all...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWasps will feed off last year’s hurt
Now one of the richest clubs in Europe, Wasps have assembled a star-studded squad and go into the new campaign as...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoLuke Wallace’s out to prove he can play the Mr Nasty role
Harlequins flanker Luke Wallace is eager to bring more explosive aggression to his work around the breakdown in a bid to...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson column: Connacht haven’t lost hunger to retain title
Even when the whole of Galway let its collective hair down for days and nights on end, John Muldoon never lost...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: Regions must take lead from Connacht
The Welsh regions have a massive point to prove in the Guinness Pro12 this season and I’m expecting there to be...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWill king Louis Picamoles reign for Saints?
Time will soon tell but don’t be surprised if France No.8 Louis Picamoles proves the best signing for the forthcoming season....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoManu Tuilagi aims to roar for Leicester and catch the eye of Eddie Jones
Manu Tuilagi is convinced he is both physically and mentally ready to prove to Eddie Jones he deserves a place in...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoJoshua Chasinga chasing his dream at Newcastle Falcons
Music producer turned professional rugby player Joshua Chisanga is on track to become the first full Kenyan international to play in...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott: Saracens set for dynasty – like Bath, Wasps and Tigers
Every new season brings renewed excitement, and with it changes in the pecking order in terms of who qualifies for Europe,...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: Matt Burke’s law on summer season is good sense
Matt Burke was not only a great Wallaby full-back, he is a measured and respected commentator on the game. That’s why...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoGuy Mercer will keep Bath honest
So here’s a question. You’ve just jetted in from New Zealand tasked with turning around the talented but clearly underperforming rugby...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoMove Six Nations to the summer says Gerald Davies
Gerald Davies today makes an impassioned plea for the Six Nations to be taken out of its winter habitat and rescheduled...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 10 years agoJames Davies up for a scrap over that Wales No.7 shirt
James Davies returned to Llanelli this week with an Olympic silver medal in his back pocket and only one thing in...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn: What’s to stop Tier Two teams from taking the import route?
Money, money, money. Why are the clubs surprised that the highly publicised new deal between the RFU and PRL has seen...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoNick Easter: When you start thinking of retirement, you’re ready to retire
Not many players are fortunate enough to retire on their own terms – and knowing when to do it can be...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson: Jamie Cudmore’s crusade to curb risk of concussion
Jamie Cudmore has hurled himself into a crusade this season on behalf of rugby players all over Europe, to raise millions...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoSean Maitland: Saracens made an offer I couldn’t refuse
Sean Maitland has described joining Saracens as “too good an opportunity to pass up” as he targets a repeat of last...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoSimon Amor – Heart, guts and unyielding belief made my boys Olympic heroes
Team GB’s Sevens men confounded all odds to win silver at the Olympics. Head coach Simon Amor, below, now back in...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott: Wallabies’ walloping shows up Bernard Foley’s frailties in attack
What a difference a year can make in international sport. Michael Cheika’s Wallaby side were riding a crest of a wave...
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Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams: Fit and firing Gavin Henson can earn himself Wales recall
People may think I’m crazy for saying this but do not put it past Gavin Henson getting himself back in contention...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoLouis Picamoles out to sink Premiership big guns
Louis Picamoles is only a few weeks into his new life in Northampton but already feels at home and can’t wait...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoFuture’s looking Bright now at Ealing – Alex Codling
No nonsense Ealing head coach Alex Codling says slackers will not be tolerated as the Championship outfit bid to improve their...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 10 years agoI’d suffer the pain again for England says Jack Nowell
Fearless Jack Nowell has revealed how he battled through the pain barrier to help England clinch June’s 3-0 series win over...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoCaptain Jack Lam vows to get mean in bid for survival
Rock solid new Bristol captain Jack Lam wants his side to get mean in their defence this season to avoid becoming...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoQ&A with Gloucester DoR David Humphreys
David Humphreys is entering a defining third season as director of rugby at Gloucester. The Ulsterman tells NEALE HARVEY why it’s...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoI’m not here for a holiday says new Chief Dave Dennis
Exeter marquee signing Dave Dennis reckons a stint in the Premiership will improve him as a player as he sets out...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson: The day Newport felled the ‘Pinetree’
Over the course of more than 50 matches for the All Blacks all over the British Isles, Colin Meads only lost...
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