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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGK IPA Championship round 2: teams
Bristol v London Scottish Bristol: Adam D’Arcy; Charlie Amesbury, Andy Short, Luke Eves, Ryan Edwards; Adrian Jarvis, James Grindal (Capt.); Kyle...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGK IPA Championship round 1: Teams
Cornish Pirates v Bristol Cornish Pirates: C. Holland; J. Tincknell, T. Riley, R. James, M. Evans; K. Hallett, G. Cattle (Capt.);...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: My Sevens squad for Rio has no Sevens stars
Imagine a Great Britain Sevens team for Rio 2016 picked, using a similar model to the Lions, from the best rugby...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher gets the inside track on how England’s academies are producing players to progress on the international pathway
Until this June, England – despite its vast player resources – had never won the IRB U20 World Championship or indeed...
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Will Fraser – Saracens flanker
Been anywhere nice this summer? No, I was in the physio room every day after having surgery on my latissimus dorsi...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoTim Stimpson rates the new Matthew Tait No.1 at 15
He’s back in the England fold after a three-year absence and it should be just a matter of time before Mathew...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoSquads for JP Morgan’s 7s finals announced
Leicester, Gloucester, Worcester, Newcastle and Harlequins have announced their squad for the JP Morgan Sevens finals at the Rec on Friday....
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: World Cup is a fitting finale for Hair Bear
PeOnly one prop has lasted long enough to win four Grand Slams – Jason Leonard over a period spanning the last...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: Lions tour? Aussies couldn’t give S***!
On the eve of the Brumbies game there was a Wallabies v Lions gala dinner held in the great hall of...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain sizes up the task ahead of the Lions in Saturday’s first Test in Brisbane
Mike Phillips versus Will Genia is the one clash which seems to encapsulate better than any the differences between the Lions...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 12 years agoTen-try rout for sloppy British & Irish Lions in Newcastle
The British & Irish remained unbeaten in their tour of Australia with a 64-0 win over the New South Wales and...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 12 years agoJeff Probyn: Sorry, but I just can’t see any Englishman starting first Test
With the horse trading over at last we can now focus on a squad that we all hope will bring home...
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Rhys Lawrence – Bristol hooker
Up and down season for Bristol? It has been and we can’t afford any slip-ups from now on. Leeds are a...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership round 20: teams
Exeter v London Irish Exeter: Arscott; Nowell, Dollman, Shoemark, Jess; Steenson, Thomas; Sturgess, Yeandle, Tui; Mumm, Welch; White, Scaysbrook, Baxter (Capt.)....
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Peter Jackson
/ 12 years agoPeter Jackson: Drumrolls, but the big act has yet to appear
The Welsh Rugby Union considered their announcement important enough to carry a ‘strict embargo’ until one minute past midnight on the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 12 years agoJeff Probyn: Surely it’s best for Wales that North’s in England not France
Why is it that when clubs or regions have a disagreement with their Unions they always appear to threaten a new...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership round 19: teams
Bath v London Welsh Bath: Devoto; Agulla, Banahan, Eastmond, Rokoduguni; Donald, Stringer; James, Webber, Wilson; Hooper (Capt.), Day; Louw, Gilbert, Fearns. Replacements:...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership round 18: teams
Gloucester v London Welsh Gloucester: Cook; Sharples, Tindall, Twelvetrees, May; Burns, Robson; Wood, Edmonds, Knight; Hamilton (Capt.), James; Buxton, Hazell, Kalamafoni....
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain looks at the England build-up to Italy – and beyond to the Lions
When teams which have battled to get within reach of big prizes start to batten down the hatches and ban words...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoScotland v Wales: teams
Duncan Weir will make his first start for Scotland in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Wales at Murrayfield. The...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership round 17: teams
Bath v Gloucester (Live) Bath: Abendanon; Agulla, Banahan, Eastmond, Biggs; Heathcote, Stringer; James, Webber, Wilson; Day, Attwood; Louw (Capt.), Fearns, Skirving....
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership round 16: teams
Exeter v London Welsh Exeter: L. Arscott; Nowell, Naqelevuki, Shoemark, Jess; Steenson, Thomas; Rimmer, Yeandle, Tui; Hayes (Capt.), Mumm; White, Scaysbrook,...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership Round 15: teams
Bath v London Irish Bath: Abendanon; Agulla, Banahan, Eastmond, Biggs; Donald, Stringer; James, Webber, Wilson; Day, Attwood; Louw (Capt.), Fearns, Skirving....
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership round 14: teams
Bath v Worcester Bath: Abendanon; Agulla, Eastmond, Banahan, Biggs; Donald, Stringer; Beech, Webber, Perenise; Day, Attwood; Louw, Fearns, Skirving. Replacements: Batty,...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoIreland U20 v England U20: teams
England U20 have made four changes ahead of their clash with Ireland in Athlone on Friday. Sale Sharks Mark Jennings comes...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoLV=Cup Round 4: teams
Cardiff Blues v London Irish Cardiff Blues: Tovey; O. Williams, Evans (Capt.), Hewitt, Robinson; Patchell, Walker; Trevett, R. Williams, Bourrust; Hill, Down;...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoLV=Cup round 3: teams
Bath v Exeter Bath: Cuthbert; Lane, Banahan, Williams, Woodburn; Heathcote, McMillan; Beech, Webber, Perenise; Hooper (Capt.), Attwood; Koster, Gilbert, Skirving. Replacements:...
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Champions Cup
/ 12 years agoQuarter-finals showdown for ferocious Leicester Tigers
Leicester claimed a spirited 9-5 win over Toulouse at Welford Road this afternoon to qualify for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals. The...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain talks to Saracens flanker Will Fraser about his ‘inspirational’ brother
Will Fraser goes through a ritual before every match he plays for Saracens. The rugged openside flanker has his wrists and...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoPremiership round 11: preview and predictions
Bath v Saracens Bath Rugby have made six changes to the starting line-up that beat Calvisano in the Amlin Challenge Cup...
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Peter Jackson
/ 13 years agoPeter Jackson: Halfpenny finds his currency on the rise
The battering taken by Wales during a troubled month threatens to have long-term consequences even for those who managed to stay...
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Champions Cup
/ 13 years agoHeineken Cup round 4: Preview and Predictions
Pool 1 Edinburgh v Racing Metro After over a year on the sidelines, Edinburgh welcome Ben Cairs back in their starting...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoRaboDirect Pro12 round 9: previews and predictions
Dragons v Connacht Club captain Lewis Evans and loosehead prop Phil Price return to the Dragons’ starting line up as they...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoLV Cup round 2: preview and prediction
Dragons v Northampton The Dragons and the Saints are both looking for their first win in the competition at Rodney Parade...
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TRP Live
/ 13 years agoLive: London Welsh v Exeter
Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as London Welsh take on Exeter in the opening round of the LV=...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoLV Cup Round 1: preview and predictions
London Irish v Sale With both team in serious need to build on momentum, Brian Smith and Steve Diamond have named...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 13 years agoJeremy Guscott: Robshaw’s my captain but where’s Armitage?
Stuart Lancaster named his 32-player squad last Tuesday and there weren’t any massive surprises. Mako Vunipola, the 21-year-old prop born in...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 13 years agoLions Greatest XV: fly-halves
When it comes to making the big decisions that determine whether a series is won or lost, Lions fly-halves have always...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoRaboDirect Pro12 round 8: preview and prediction
Cardiff Blues v Munster Following their hammering by Leinster last week, the Blues are bracing themselves before hosting another Irish giant...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoPremiership round 7: preview and predictions
Premiership round 7: preview and predictions Bath v Exeter Bath will be looking to push on from their last-gasp win over...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoRaboDirect Pro12 round 7: preview and predictions
Dragons v Ulster The Dragons have only made two changes from the side that lost to Bayonne last week. Adam Jones...
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Champions Cup
/ 13 years agoHeineken Cup round 1: preview and predictions
Pool 1 Edinburgh v Saracens Edinburgh make six changes to their starting line-up to take on Saracens at Murrayfield. Internationals Tom...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoRaboDirect Pro12 round 6: preview and predictions
Cardiff v Glasgow Leigh Halfpenny makes his return from injury for Cardiff as the Blues seek to make amends from the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoPremiership round 5: preview and predictions
Bath v Sale Olly Barkley, who is moving to Racing Metro on Monday, will start his final game for Bath Rugby...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoPremiership round 4: preview and predictions
Exeter v Saracens Injuries to Craig Mitchell and Tom Johnson mean Carl Rimmer and James Phillips come into the pack while...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoRaboDirect Pro12 round 4: preview and predictions
Cardiff v Treviso Weslh international centre Jamie Roberts will get his first start since his knee injury on the back of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoPremiership round 3: preview and predictions
Bath v Saints Bath made two changes to the side that beat London Wasps last Saturday as they look to continue...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoPremiership Round 2: preview and predictions
Bath v London Wasps Lee Mears will make his 250th appearance tomorrow in a Bath side with two changes from the...
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Featured
/ 13 years agoRaboDirect Pro12 Round 2: preview and predictions
Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh Wales Grand Slam winners Sam Warburton, Leigh Halphpenny, Alex Cuthbert and Bradley Davies all return for Cardiff...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoAviva Premiership Round 1: Team News and Predictions
Exeter v Sale Tom Johnson returns to the Exeter team after making his England debut on their summer tour to South...