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/ 5 years agoJackson column: Byron Hayward carries the can for Wales’ flop against Scots
Hayward played an electrifying role in the Scarlets success under Wayne Pivac, but has he been a fall guy for a...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoPowder-puff pack has Wales on the skids and Georgia licking lips
By PETER JACKSON THE last time Wales lost more than six in a row, the head coach in question went on...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years ago‘Gregor’s half-time roasting hurt us’
STRONGwords from coach Gregor Townsend at half-time put Scotland back on track in Florence as the side continues to build momentum...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoMuch improved, but Italy can’t stop Scots
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Power play: Zander Fagerson crashes over for Scotland PICTURES: Getty Images THE Scotland bandwagon continued to gather pace...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoBig Billy was like a pig in muck again
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Isuspect most of us could have written the match report for England v Georgia on Friday morning over...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoForwards get to grips with Georgia for Jamie treble
From NICK CAIN at Twickenham THERE were leaden skies above an empty Twickenham to greet the Georgians on their first game...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoColes fighting for his next chance
NORTHAMPTON lock Alex Coles has been challenged to up his physicality in a bid for regular first team action this season....
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoThreat to Prem as 14 test positive
PREMIERSHIPRugby confirmed 14 positive Covid-19 tests, including ten players, after all 12 clubs were tested a week before the new 2020-...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoCipriani urged to bring back his running game
By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: If Women’s Prem can scrum so should grassroots men DANNY Cipriani will be granted full licence to...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoLuffman is latest Leeds old boy to hit Test level
NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE’S influence in English rugby may be waning on the playing front but, from a coaching...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoSilver lining for Galthie after Fiji cancellation
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Maestro: Maxime Medard scored for Toulouse in their win at Pau The Autumn Nations Cup got off...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoPatricia’s solo effort helps Chiefs rout Sharks
DMP Sharks ……6 Exeter Chiefs 31 By ANDY HALL EXETER CHIEFS claimed their second consecutive win with victory over DMP Sharks....
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoBonar grabs bonus with Bears stuck in the mud
Bristol Bears ….3 Glo-Hartpury …28 By BETH WRIGHT GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY handled the dreary conditions better than their hosts at Shaftesbury Park to...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoLightning fast Rhona paves way for away win
By CARL LEE Worcester ………8 Loughboro’ L …20 LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning edged past Worcester with a strong second-half showing after there had...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoPerfect Quins roll on under new coach Mullen
By AMY FULGHAM Harlequins ……31 Sale Sharks ……0 HARLEQUINS’ transition to a new head coach in Gerard Mullen shows no signs...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoSaracens given a fright by fiery Wasps fightback
By ADAM ELLIS Saracens ………33 Wasps ……………27 SARACENS breathed a huge sigh of relief to secure the win after Wasps fought...
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Features
/ 5 years agoYOUNG GUNS
CAM JORDAN GLOUCESTER LOCK Gloucester pulled off quite a coup over the summer when they managed to lure impressive second row...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoShaunaugh aiming to burn up the pitches
ENGLAND’s Shaunaugh Brown is putting her career in the fire service on hold to focus on next year’s World Cup. Harlequins...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoKirsten: Missing stars won’t stop Chiefs
By NEALE HARVEY JANNES Kirsten insists denuded Exeter will not allow Test call-ups, retirements or injuries to stand in the way...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoClermont shock call for Cov’s No10 Rory
EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE RORY Jennings admits he can’t believe his luck after signing for Clermont Auvergne, calling his surprise move...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHome start for champs
NEWSEXTRA EXETER Chiefs, who secured a first top-flight European title last month, will begin their defence of the Champions Cup with...
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Features
/ 5 years agoIf the women can play on with scrums, so can men
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Close contact: Harlequins Women maul in the Premier 15s PICTURE: Getty Images...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoCheltenham’s ‘rouges’ shaped modern game
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools THE rugby world has much to thank Cheltenham College for. They...
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Features
/ 5 years agoI’ve never seen togetherness like there is at Sale Sharks
Q&A SID SUTTON ON THE RECORD Sid Sutton is the man charged with boosting Sale Sharks’ commercial and on-field drive for...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoPumas stun All Blacks in first-ever win
By SAM JACKSON ARGENTINA beat New Zealand for the first time in their history with a convincing win in Sydney. The...
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Features
/ 5 years agoKepu’s hungry to tick that final box
DANIEL GALLAN finds out what keeps Wallaby great Sekope Kepu motivated Mentor: Sekope Kepu at London Irish, inset playing for Australia...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWinning the double is perfect way to sign off
MY LIFEIN RUGBY What a sign-off: Gareth Steenson with the Premiership trophy and European Cup Right: the kick that put Exeter...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHayward carries can for Wales’ Scots flop
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW The most ironic fact of the Six Nations campaign is to be found...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoBird’s-eye view from the old South Stand
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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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoFalcons up physicality ahead of Bath clash
By GEORGE LAWRENCE Building: Dean Richards NEWCASTLE bounced back from last weekend’s loss (38-17) at Ealing to take the return match...














