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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: Can Bath outdo the team that Jack Rowell built?
The dear departed Jack Rowell rather fancied himself as a master of the caustic punchline and remained particularly proud of one...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: Jonny Wilkinson just shouldn’t be the lone star
You have to laugh. Otherwise, you’d cry yourself a river. According to a public vote organised by the folk who run...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPremiership Team of the Season: Power takes the glory
Paul Rees selects his finest XV from a season full of thrills and spills Last weekend’s final between Bath and Leicester...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoWarren Gatland – Wallabies will be a lot better than people think
Joe Santamaria talks to Warren Gatland about his stint coaching in Uruguay and how he thinks the Lions will fare Down...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: Jeff Whitefoot’s tale of tragedy and redemption
Jeff Whitefoot had lost his job after the miners’ strike in 1985 shortly before the Welsh Rugby Union voted against the...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: Ponty’s Bionic Elbow is a one-club champ
At 35, Ben Youngs performed the rare feat of spending marginally more than half his life navigating a safe way...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: Grant Fox’s boy does him proud
At Lord’s in the summer of 1937, his maternal grandfather made half-centuries in both innings for New Zealand against England. At...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions absentees – When luck is not your friend
Rob Cole looks at the long list of would-be Lions who were not able to go on tour because of last-minute...
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Features
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship – England attack coach Will Parkin on title defence
Ben Jaycock speaks to Will Parkin, the 30-year-old England U18s coach who is set for his first involvement with the U20s...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoBrendan Gallagher: 30 years on for the 1995 World Cup final, and we’ve not built on our dreams
It comes as something of a shock to realise that this week represents the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Cup...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship: Scotland Coach Kenny Murray keen for clarity
Scotland return to the top-tier competition for the first time in six years after winning the U20 Trophy last season –...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship – Riley Norton will be out for revenge for South Africa
Lock Riley Norton will again lead South Africa, with five players returning for their second appearance at the tournament. Phiwayinkosi Kubheka...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship: Mark Mapletoft – England are in a brutal pool this time
England may be heading to Italy with the number one target on their backs, but for head coach Mark Mapletoft, this...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 year agoU20s World Championship: Hosts Italy will be looking to get crowd cheering
Hosts Italy will have real ambitions of getting out of their pool, with Ireland, Georgia and New Zealand their opponents. They...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoJeff Probyn: It was great to see the season end with a roar
The end of another season and dare I say the first proper end to the Premiership seasonal competition in years. There...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoI’ll be back with Harlequins after my Wales trip – Danny Wilson
Harlequins boss Danny Wilson insists his passion project for Wales is only temporary and will return to London when the Japan...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoJames Harrington: Back to the future again for Biarritz
The decision, when it came, was no great surprise. ProD2 side Biarritz, relegated for financial reasons shortly after the end of...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSuper Rugby Pacific: Crusaders too good for brave Chiefs
Crusaders..........16pts Chiefs.................12pts The Crusaders reclaimed their crown by edging out the Chiefs in an intense final battle in Christchurch as the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoNepo Laulala is on his way to Gloucester
Gloucester have signed New Zealand prop Nepo Laulala. The 33-year-old has been rehabilitating from a ruptured Achilles tendon at Kingsholm after...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoAlex Coles has his sights fixed on Argentina
Many rugby players finish the season just desperate for some sun and a chance to rest their weary bodies, but Alex...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoCharlie Elliott: Analysing England’s debutants for France XV clash
This weekend’s England XV versus France XV match at Twickenham will be an important occasion for a number of reasons. One of the...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoEngland XV vs France XV: Preview, Where to Watch and Match Details
This Saturday, a developmental England XV will face off against a French side in an uncapped fixture at Allianz Stadium in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoTommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ British and Irish Lions approach to Argentina clash
Tommy Freeman insists the British and Irish Lions‘ heavyweight outside backs are ready to give the Australia tour lift off by...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Argentina Preview: Andy Farrell – ‘It’s a full blown Test Match for us’
The British & Irish Lions kick off their campaign this summer with a much-anticipated show starter against Argentina at the Aviva...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoDanny Care backs Marcus Smith to make mark on British and Irish Lions tour
Danny Care has tipped “incredible” Harlequins team-mate Marcus Smith to hit greater heights as he bids to make his mark with...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoThat’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists British and Irish Lions places still up for grabs
Andy Farrell has told his British and Irish Lions stars ahead of Friday’s clash with Argentina that selection for the Test...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGuy Pepper: England’s Next Back-Row Star?
Henry Pollock has set the rugby world alight this season. The young flanker has been sensational and has rapidly become one of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoTeam News – Maro Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions for first time against Argentina
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their non-cap international against Argentina in Dublin...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoAndy Farrell – The born leader tasked with putting the British and Irish Lions back on top
Andy Farrell‘s passion for the British and Irish Lions is perhaps best encapsulated by his stirring speech ahead of the series...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoGallagher Premiership Final 2025 attracts highest TV audience ever
The sold-out Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final 2025 is officially the most-watched fixture in Premiership Rugby history. Across TNT Sports and ITV1,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoCharlie Elliott: My British and Irish Lions XV for Argentina
The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour in Dublin this Friday, playing against Argentina in the 1888 Cup. Every...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions Watch: Finn Russell dominates Premiership final
Following the Premiership and URC finals, the British and Irish Lions will be as close to full strength as they have...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoCharlie Elliott: The new Premiership rebrand – All of the details
The Premiership is set to rebrand itself to simply the ‘Prem’ from next season, as part of a plan to make...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRugby’s Social Media Moments of the Week: Bath’s title celebrations & Ma’a Nonu rolls back the years
Across the world of rugby, there were lots of moments to look back on from this weekend. Given that it saw...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoSuper Rugby Americas players in Los Pumas squad for British and Irish Lions clash
With several high-profile players unavailable through injury or club commitments, Felipe Contepomi has named 11 uncapped players in his squad to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBath heroes roll back the years to rule Premiership again
Bath boss Johann van Graan warned the Premiership there is more where that came from after his side finally ended their...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoNearly 60 Premiership players chasing new deals for next season
Worcester's re-emergence as a professional entity and the return of the salary cap to pre-pandemic levels have helped to reduce the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoOwen Farrell returning to Saracens
Owen Farrell is rejoining Saracens this summer after an underwhelming season in France at Racing 92. Saracens agreed to pay a...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGallagher Premiership set for new ‘Prem’ rebrand
The Premiership will become the ‘Gallagher Prem’ next season as it rebrands in a bid to champion the intensity, aggression and...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoTheo Dan keen to make mark for England in Argentina
Keen tourist Theo Dan is relishing the prospect of adding another couple of stamps to his passport this summer. The Saracens...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoWorld Cup winner Ben Kay backing Will Stuart for starting British and Irish Lions role
The door to possible legendary Lions status has opened wide in front of England’s Will Stuart, and 2003 World Cup winner...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoBath 23-21 Leicester Tigers: 29 years on and Finn Russell puts Bath back on top
Bath .................................... 23pts Tries: Du Toit 26, Ojomoh 49 Conversions: Russell 27, 50 Penalties: Russell 9, 41, 70 Pied piper: Finn...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoMichael Cheika – ‘I’ve never seen refereeing like that in my life’
Dan Cole was binned for a late challenge on Finn Russell, and Michael Cheika claimed his side got no change off...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoPaul Rees: Ben Spencer’s kicking has Bath on the front foot
It felt as if the trophy presentation could have been made at half-time. Bath led 13-7, and only once in their...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoBrendan Gallagher: Magical mystery tour ends with a flourish for Bath
When you have not won a Premiership title for 29 years, it matters not a jot how you break the drought,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLeinster make sure as they crush Bulls to win URC title
By Ben Jaycock Leinster ............................. 32pts Tries: Conan 6, Barrett 14, van der Flier 23, Gunne 73 Conversions: Prendergast 7, 14;...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRyan Baird: I am so proud of everyone at Leinster
Leinster second row Ryan Baird revelled in taking his side back to the top of their domestic league after a tough...
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Columnists
/ 1 year agoJeremy Guscott: Time for Henry Arundell to prove his worth
Before Henry Arundell left for France he was the talk of the town. His tries were all over social media and...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBen Spencer and Finn Russell are the perfect pair
It started with a headlock and a chewed ear, but the relationship between Ben Spencer and Finn Russell has developed into...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMarco Bortolami replaces Paul Deacon at Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks have appointed Marco Bortolami as head coach to replace Paul Deacon, who left the club on Wednesday having been...













