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English Championship
/ 1 year agoAce Adamson bags four as Cambridge get the Blues
■By STEVE JACKSON Cambridge .......15pts Tries: Skelcey 17, Hanks 23 Conversions: Caven 24 Penalties: Caven 30 Bedford .............73pts Tries: Titherington 3,...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoPirates dig deep to stretch their winning run
■ By MIKE SINCLAIR C Pirates ...........38pts Tries: King 7, 63; Forsyth 37, Young 40, McNab 47 Conversions: Houston 7, 37,...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoIt’s famous five for Opoku to bag slice of Cov history
■By DAVID LAWRENCE Coventry ............................67pts Tries: Opoku 15, 18, 50, 65, 77; Kvesic 10, Penalty 40, Hinkley 59, Hitchcock 68, 79,...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoScottish are so ruthless, but Chinnor rue mistakes
■By JOHN VAUGHAN Chinnor ..............19pts Tries: Carter 11, Lines 32, Goss 71 Conversions: Chamberlain 32, 71 L Scottish ........ 24pts Tries:...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoStrong back to lead the charge
PREVIEW Hartpury v Doncaster Today. 3pm MORGAN Strong lines up for Doncaster for the first time since his move to Coventry...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoBrendan Gallagher: European Cup’s given us some real pearlers
So this weekend in Cardiff will be the 30th European Cup Final, a pearl anniversary of sorts. Where did the time...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoThe Leicester Lip’s still talk of the town
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Stunner: Austin Healey breaks through to set up the winning try against Stade...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoLewis Chessum chasing his dream at Leicester Tigers
Ben Jaycock talks to Leicester lock Lewis Chessum, who has a big goal for when he returns from sabbatical in Japan...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 1 year agoI was thrilled to finally receive my Lions cap
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME IT’S funny how at a time when the game is looking forward...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 year agoResults
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTry-fests galore as fans flock to ProD2
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Try time: Flyer Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored again for Bordeaux in their victory against Castres PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoPremiership Round 17: Best head-to-head matchups of the weekend
Every player in the Premiership will need to be at the top of their game this weekend, with so much riding...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoWhat the new Championship format could mean for English rugby
The Championship announced a rebrand and a new system this week in a promotional video, marking a new beginning for the second...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoPremiership Rugby Round 17 Talking Points: Danny Care set for Stoop farewell
With this weekend marking the penultimate round of Premiership Rugby, the stakes are higher than ever. Every game has something riding...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoVaea Fifita’s commanding presence has Scarlets pushing for URC play-off spot
By Peter Ryan It has been a grim season for Welsh rugby this year. From poor performances on the international stage...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions Watch: Caelan Doris confirmed to miss the tour with injury
The British and Irish Lions squad was announced on Thursday, with head coach Andy Farrell announcing the 38 players who are going to...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoGeoff Parling appointed as new Leicester Tigers head coach on long-term deal
By Charlie Elliott Geoff Parling has officially put an end to Leicester Tigers’ search for a new head coach to replace...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoPremiership Round 16 Team of the Week: Leicester Tigers trio star in huge win over Sale Sharks
By Charlie Elliott Round 16 of the Premiership saw plenty of changes to both the table and the optimism of some...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoFrom Leicester reject to a British and Irish Lion: Tommy Freeman’s stellar rise
By Adam Hathway Tommy Freeman has gone from being a Leicester reject to becoming a Lion, thanks to his recent try-scoring...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSteve Diamond: Franchise league a good idea
By Paul Rees Steve Diamond welcomes the idea of turning the Premiership into a franchise league, arguing the current model does...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoTouring Japan with Wales is my goal says Dan Edwards
By Simon Thomas Having had a first taste of international rugby this season, Dan Edwards is now eager for more as...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWe need to come together – Josh Hodge
By Paul Rees Josh Hodge has been the rainbow in what has been a stormy season for Exeter. Even in the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFilo Tiatia: It’s a struggle to be so far away from my family
By Simon Thomas Dragons boss Filo Tiatia has opened up on just how tough it’s been for him this season being...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoI can see finishing line, and that’s OK – Alex Goode
By Gary Fitzgerald Alex Goode can see the “finishing line” on the horizon as he prepares to hang up his well-worn...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoJoe Schmidt puts James O’Connor back in Wallaby reckoning
By Sam Jackson James O’Connor is in the frame to have a second crack playing flyhalf against the Lions. Head coach...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoJack Kenningham sets sights on Summer Tour to Argentina with England
By Gary Fitzgerald Jack Kenningham would love Steve Borthwick to give him the green light to cross swords with the Pumas...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoJean-Luc du Preez to leave brothers behind at Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks back rower Jean-Luc du Preez has confirmed that he will be leaving at the end of the season, with...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoGareth Anscombe on his way to Bayonne
By Sam Jackson Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe will leave Gloucester to join French Top 14 club Bayonne next season. The 33-year-old...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoJulian Montoya: I will control emotion
By Paul Rees Julian Montoya is leaving Leicester at the end of the season but is determined not to let emotion...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoNick Cain: Andy Farrell still at 6s and 7s in his British and Irish Lions back row conundrum
While Henry Pollock is the talk of the town, and deservedly so following his meteoric rise and selection for the 2025...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoBristol Bears 36-14 Bath: A win but Bears still facing an uphill task
By Paul Rees Bristol Bears ................... 36pts Tries: Ibitoye 26, Lane 30, Oghre 40, Harding 43, Capon 76, Mata 79 Conversions:...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoPat Lam hoping Bristol Bears’ Big Day Out will be the first of many
Pat Lam expects Bristol’s Big Day Out in Cardiff yesterday to be the first of many. More than 51,000 fans bought...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHarlequins 38-19 Gloucester: Cadan Murley’s hat-trick has Quins motoring again
By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ....................... 38pts Tries: Murley 8, 30, 48; Evans 23, Isgro 30, 54 Conversions: Smith 9, 24, 31,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGeorge Skivington – ‘We were distinctly average out there’
George Skivington admitted his team were second best and that the manner of defeat was painful. “I’m disappointed, we were distinctly...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoIlione leads Tigers’ second-half assault
■By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers ............44pts Tries: Radwan 7, Hassell-Collins 49, 59; Ilione 73, 80 Conversions: Pollard 7, 49, 59, 73,...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoTom Curry to have a scan on his hamstring injury
Downbeat Sale boss Alex Sanderson confirmed that a hamstring injury had forced Tom Curry off the pitch after only 23 minutes....
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoChris Hewett: Leinster need to spread the love
"Every time a friend succeeds, I die a little.” The American author Gore Vidal was an acknowledged master of the “ouch”...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoSaracens 75-28 Newcastle Falcons: Sarries run riot as Falcons crumble
By Roger Panting Saracens .......................... 75pts Tries: Gonzalez 5, 41, 47; Dan 9, Earl 16, 73; van Zyl 23, Itoje 27,...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoSteve Diamond: I still enjoy the job but no-one else would want it
Newcastle director of rugby Steve Diamond believed his side still had a decent chance of a rosy future. He said: “There’s...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoExeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints Preview: Saints putting the emphasis on youth
By Jon Newcombe Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park Henry Pollock believes the new-look squad that Northampton will field at Exeter today...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoI will treat the players here like men, says Rob Baxter
By Paul Rees Rob Baxter is not one to normally dead bat questions, but he stuck to the party line when...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLouis Schreuder: There’s still gas in the tank
By Jon Newcombe Bath scrum-half Louis Schreuder returned to the scene of his only Springbok cap yesterday, insisting he still has...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoPeter Jackson: How British and Irish Lion Bobby Windsor found a nice little earner…
Win or lose, the Lions, as identified beneath what used to be the Millennium Dome, will be paid circa £100,000-a-man for...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoLions vs Scarlets Preview: Destiny is in our hands, says Dwayne Peel
Preview Lions v Scarlets By Ben Jaycock Today. 2pm Dwayne Peel has urged his Scarlets to make the most of the...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoLeinster 76-5 Zebre Parma: League leaders resume normal service
By Paul Robson Leinster ...................76 Zebre .......................... 5 Leinster put their Champions Cup disappointment behind them as the Dubliners scored 12...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoStormers 48-12 Dragons: Hosts put on a show to give bottom side brutal lesson
By Sam Jackson Stormers ......... 48pts Tries: Simelane 2, 80, Senatla 36, Ungerer 49, Willemse 56, Hartzenberg 74, De Wet 79...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoBulls 45-21 Cardiff: Matt Sherratt – It just took us too long to get going
By Simon Thomas Bulls ...................................45pts Tries: Vorster 7, Louw 16, Moodie 21, Hanekom 39, De Klerk 43, 52 Conversions: Goosen 8;...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoSharks 29-10 Ospreys: Siya Kolisi praises ‘true warrior’ Jac Morgan
By Simon Thomas Sharks ...............29pts Tries: Jenkins 10, Esterhuizen 33, Hooker 51, Buthelezi 65 Conversions: Masuku 11, 66, Fassi 34 Ospreys...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoBritish and Irish Lions can do something special, says Maro Itoje
By Adam Hathaway Maro Itoje took tips on captaincy from two-time Lions skipper Martin Johnson the day before he was announced...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 1 year agoOwen Farrell still has a chance to get on British and Irish Lions tour, says his father
By Sam Jackson Head coach Andy Farrell says there are a couple of places still up for grabs in his touring...














