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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoURC: Jack Walsh keeps his nerve as Ospreys down Glasgow Warriors
By Luke Jarmyn Glasgow ............ 31pts Tries: Mann 20, Schickerling 34, 40; Cordero 71, McBeth 78 Conversions: Weir 21, 40+1, 79...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoURC: Leinster’s sweet 16 as Cardiff fall away
By Simon Thomas Leinster .............. 42pts Tries: McKee 15, Boyle 40, Deegan 43, McGrath 50, Tector 53, Russell 80 Conversions: Byrne...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoURC: Dragons let early lead slip to hand it to Zebre
By Simon Thomas THOMAS Zebre .................. 31pts Tries: Licata 16, Stavile 40, Prisciantelli 42, Paea 60 Conversions: Da Re 17, 40,...
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Features
/ 1 year agoBlackheath’s James Shanahan – After seven years, it’s time for new challenge
Jon Newcombe talks to James Shanahan about his time as Blackheath coach and his move to Bury St Edmunds When James...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 1 year agoLooking good! Ma’a Nonu could play again at 42
You learn not to make too many grandiose statistical claims in this business because there is always somebody or something you...
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Features
/ 1 year agoIreland vs France – When two tribes prepare for war
Paul Rees says Saturday's heavyweight clash between Ireland and France could be the match of the Six Nations The Six Nations...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoCleverley out for revenge when Navy battle Army
■By BEN JAYCOCK Competitor: Chester prop Dom Cleverley WHILE most of his teammates were relieved Chester would be rejoining National Two...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRFU’s roadshow yet to placate anger of clubs
THE newly formed Whole Game Union has grown with now over 200 clubs joining its ranks and still increasing its membership....
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Jeff Probyn
/ 1 year agoSix Nations: Time for England to focus on tries
By Jeff Probyn - A front row view of the game With another week off, there is now more time to...
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Features
/ 1 year agoYoung Guns – George Pearson
Tigers back three player George Pearson made his England U20s bow by scoring a try in last week’s win over Scotland....
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 year agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, March 2, 2025 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, MARCH 2...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEngland hit back at Rob Baxter’s criticism of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s treatment
England have rejected Exeter boss Rob Baxter‘s claim that Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s shoulder surgery was delayed because there were no Rugby Football...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoJackpot Sounds: Top 7 Must-Read Books for Every NBA Fan
If you’re a true NBA fan, then you know there’s more to the game than just fast breaks and buzzer-beaters. It’s...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSix Nations: Wales vs Ireland highlighted the undeniable aspect of uncertainty in rugby
By Chris Collyer For a game that many were thinking would be a “foregone conclusion” with Ireland taking home the Triple...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoWhich Is More Popular In the UK: Rugby Or Horse Racing?
When it comes to sports in the United Kingdom, there are two contenders for the most popular sport – rugby and...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoSix Nations: England’s hopes of victory
The Six Nations Championship is one of rugby’s oldest and most prestigious tournaments, featuring national teams from Europe’s top rugby nations:...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPremiership Women’s Rugby semi finals: Ilona Maher makes playoff debut
By Charlie Elliott Playoff fever has reached the PWR, as the top four teams battle it out for a place in...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoBest tips for using team form and head-to-head stats for Six Nations bets
Here is a closer look at how using specific data, such as team form and head-to-head statistics, can potentially help you...
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Guest Blogs
/ 1 year agoSix Nations 2025: Can Anyone Stop Ireland’s Reign? Bookmakers Predictions
The 2025 Rugby Six Nations tournament starts with Ireland facing major attention because they aim to win their third title in...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPrem Rugby Cup Quarter-Finals preview and predictions
By Charlie Elliott The premier cup competition in English rugby has reached the knockout stage, with the Prem Rugby Cup quarter-finals taking place...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 1 year agoOpinion: Finn Russell can’t miss out on the British & Irish Lions tour
By Charlie Elliott Many have claimed that Finn Russell’s last-gasp missed conversion means that he is no longer at the top of his...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoSix Nations Round Three: Stock risers and fallers
Every weekend of the Six Nations has players, teams and many more who disappoint and others who appear from nowhere to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSix Nations Team of the Week: France stars shine in huge win over Italy
It felt like a true Six Nations weekend again, with some outstanding rugby being played by France, England scraping victory and Wales finally...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoCam Neild: We need to see return of promotion in Premiership
By Gary Fitzgerald Cameron Neild is a “big fan” of the old automatic promotion and relegation, and wants it brought back...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSize isn’t everything, insists Tom Bowen
By Simon Thomas Tom Bowen is aiming to follow in the side-stepping footsteps of his heroes Shane Williams and Cheslin Kolbe...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoCool cat Fin Smith is England’s biggest hitter at 10 since Jonny Wilkinson
By Brendan Gallagher After narrowly losing a couple of games against class opposition in the summer and autumn that they probably...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoSix Nations: Triple top for Ireland, new hope for Wales
By Simon Thomas Wales .................................. 18pts Tries: Rogers 43, Morgan 43 Conversion: Anscombe 44 Penalties: Anscombe 23, 35 Ireland............................... 27pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoNever can a team have lost and won so much than Wales
By Peter Jackson For more than 60 glorious minutes, the man they call ‘Jockey’ watched his no-hopers dare to cause an...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoItaly vs France Preview: Callum Braley urges Italy to take the bold route
By Jon Newcombe Match Preview - Italy v France Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stadio Olimpico Former Italy scrum-half Callum Braley has urged...
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Features
/ 1 year agoRyan Lamb’s backing pair of 10s to be England aces
Jon Newcombe talks to the Plymouth coach who says Fin and Marcus Smith will be in charge for the next two...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoU20s Six Nations: Kepu Tuipulotu leads the charge as England blow away limp Scotland
By Ethan Bents England ........................... 57pts Tries: Ridl 5, Tuipulotu 12, 37; James 29, Raymont 32, Burrow 43, Pearson 54, Bracken...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGeorge Makepeace-Cubitt happy to learn in Smith’s shadow
By Paul Rees George Makepeace-Cubitt is making the most of Fin Smith’s presence at Northampton, knowing there will come a point...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSimon Easterby: I’ve had no contact with Wales
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby says he has had no contact from the WRU about replacing Warren Gatland as head coach....
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoThe time’s ripe for a summit of the egos
By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed Summits are all the rage right now, “rage” being the operative word, and as the...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 year agoScrums in danger of falling off the stage
By Chris Hewett We do not yet know whether the Sabercats or the Seawolves will emerge the stronger, or whether the...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 1 year agoGloucester-Hartpury hitting form at the right time – Sarah Beckett
By Harry Scott-Munro Gloucester-H..52pts Tries: Hunt 20, Aldcroft 24, N Jones 39, 44; Venner 52, Beckett 61, Hendy 66, Else 79...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHappy to be a Hornet after time with the Bears stung
News By BEN JAYCOCK Top form: Hornets flyer Josh Sheppard JOSH Sheppard believes he has found a new home at Hornets...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoThis Italian squad are good – but not quite their best side
By Brendan Gallagher Having reported on Italy since the early 1990s, I wouldn’t hesitate to nominate the current crop as...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoA Tour de France we’d all love to see for the British & Irish Lions
By Brendan Gallagher That hardy perennial, the possibility of another Lions Test against France, has poked its head above the frosty...
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Features
/ 1 year agoYoung Guns – Josh Mann
Beefy prop Josh Mann is using Asher Opoku-Fordjour’s rise to Test level as an inspiration for his own journey inside the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDavies back to put fire into Coventry
By BEN JAYCOCK FOLLOWING a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Steff Davies hopes to return at the tail end of this...
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Schools / Universities
/ 1 year agoHartpury, L’borough duel for the title
BUCS RUGBY ■By TOM JEFFREYS IT’S all to play for as BUCS Super Rugby enters the final stages of another enthralling...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSix Nations best matchups of the weekend: Calcutta Cup fly-half clash crucial for Lions chances
By Charlie Elliott After fallow week, the Six Nations is back with a bang. Some eye-watering games are scheduled to take place over...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoWill Stuart: Facing Bath team mates adds extra spice to Calcutta Cup
The Guinness Six Nations is the peak moment for rugby rivalries and at the Rec, that makes the Calcutta Cup the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGeorge Martin out of Scotland clash as England call up Ted Hill
England lock George Martin has been ruled out of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown against Scotland. The 23-year-old Leicester player, who...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoEngland boss Steve Borthwick backs ‘world-class goal-kicker’ Marcus Smith
England boss Steve Borthwick has backed “world-class goal-kicker” Marcus Smith to rediscover his aim from the tee during Saturday’s crunch Calcutta...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoNo pressure on Fin Smith to outdo Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup – Ollie Lawrence
England centre Ollie Lawrence insists Fin Smith is not under pressure to outshine “world-class” Scotland fly-half Finn Russell during a pivotal...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoSix Nations: Alex Mitchell – Fin Smith taking the fly-half job in his stride
Scrum-Halves usually have a reputation for being the bossiest players on a rugby pitch but Alex Mitchell has come to terms...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoMarcus Smith: Combination with Fin Smith works
By Paul Eddison There was a moment at the end of England’s one-point victory over France that said everything about the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRoss Byrne’s Gloucester move: a new chapter for him, but what lies ahead for Gareth Anscombe?
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Leinster and Irish rugby could be saying...
International Rugby
Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France
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