Search results for "championship"
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoEngland boys are chomping at the bit says Evans
By PAUL REES MARCUS Smith, Alex Dombrandt, Joe Marler and Joe Marchant all start for Harlequins as the champions look to...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWilliams earns top mark after stellar season for Hartpury
By BEN JAYCOCK Leading the field: Hartpury’s James Williams CHAMPIONSHIP top points scorer James Williams is enjoying a new lease of...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 4 years agoBrown gets chance to show her scrum skills
By PAUL EDDISON PREVIEW... Italy v England Today. Kick-off 3pm, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma SHAUNAGH Brown is one of the most...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 4 years agoSuper sub Sioned inspires Wales fightback
By OLI DICKSON JEFFOD Wales ....................24 Scotland ................19 SIONED Harries praised a record crowd at Cardiff Arms Park for inspiring Wales...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoHat-trick star Marlie gets better with age
ROCKY CLARK ENGLAND’S MOST CAPPED PLAYER AND WORLD CUP WINNER Marlie Packer was outstanding for England last week in their big...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoDragons fail to fire again as Sharks go in for the kill
By TIM LEWIS Sharks................51pts Tries: Nche 29, Mbonambi 34, Kok 48, Penalty 59, 64; Volmink 68, Conversions: Bosch 30, 36, 50,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoOspreys off the pace as Stormers march on
By ANDY HOWELL Stormers ..........29pts Tries: De Wet 5, Smith 9, Zas 27, 54 Conversions: Libbok 5, 9, 54 Penalties: Libbok...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoUnderdogs from England trail on money but not spirit
PAUL REES LOOKS AHEAD TO NEXT WEEKEND’S LAST 16 CHAMPIONS CUP DOUBLE-HEADERS The top three countries in this year’s Six Nations...
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Features
/ 4 years agoIt was a roller coaster ride around England
MY LIFE IN RUGBY THE FORMER PLYMOUTH, BRISTOL, WORCESTER, LONDON WELSH, SALE, LEEDS, ROUEN AND NEWCASTLE FULL-BACK/WING TOM ARSCOTT MY playing...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoI hope we end up in the Prem, says Ward
By TIM FORRESTER Ealing ................60pts Tries: Uzokwe 2,16, 58; Hampson 22, Bodilly 26, 46; Smid 38, Daniels 67, Kernohan 72, 74...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoSuper sub Harding denies Pirates at the death
By MIKE SINCLAIR C Pirates............28pts Tries: Kiri Kiri 10, Wyatt 15, Channon 26, Blackmore 66 Conversions: Robson 10, 15, 26, Bazalgette...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe France fly-half with instincts of a bullfighter
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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Jeff Probyn
/ 4 years agoNext coach shouldn’t be shaped by Eddie
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Era of success: Will Carling is chaired from the pitch after Geoff...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoVisible action must be taken to safeguard the majority
JEFF PROBYN SADLY, so soon after the untimely death of 27-year-old Jack Jeffrey while playing for Evesham RFC as the result...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoQuins stay helps Tom take off at Falcons
By JON NEWCOMBE TOM PENNY says moving to Harlequins on loan just before the pandemic helped to give him a new...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoExeter seal place in the final against Durham
BUCS ROUND-UP By NICK POWELL ALEC Lloyd-Seed’s boot twice halted fightbacks from Cardiff Met as Exeter joined Durham in the final...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 4 years agoPerfect Bargoed five clear at the top
Round-up BARGOED made it a perfect 10 out of 10 in the Championship and took a giant step towards clinching the...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoPathway to the top is Caldy’s route to success
NEWS EXTRA By BEN JAYCOCK ‘LITTLE old Caldy with a shed for a clubhouse’ are fighting for promotion to the Championship...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 4 years agoSupersub Donna Rose praises full-time contracts for Welsh victory in Ireland
By Tom Masters SUPERSUB Donna Rose changed the game against Ireland on Saturday, but it was her life that changed in...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoPremiership Cup round-up: Worcester progress to semi finals with
Bath v Worcester Warriors Billy Searle’s boot was the difference as Worcester Warriors were victorious at Bath in the Premiership Cup....
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoFollow England to France 2023
The final weekend of the Guinness Six Nations sees England travel to Paris‘s Stade de France, which based on France’s performance...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoGive next generation game time to develop
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Late bloomer: Alex Dombrandt starred for Cardiff Met Uni before breaking into professional rugby We’ve...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 4 years agoWales dig deep for fightback victory
Ireland ............19 Wales ..............27 ALISHA Butchers believes the impact of professionalism was clear to see as Wales staged a stunning second-half...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 4 years agoPacker hits hat-trick to get Roses off to a flier
By CHARLIE BENNETT Scotland ..............5pts Tries: Rollie 15 England ............57pts Tries: Packer 8, 29, 64; P Cleall 12, Cowell 21, Dow...
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Women's Six Nations
/ 4 years agoFrance look to maintain autumn momentum
France v Italy Today. Kick-off 3pm, Grenoble GAËLLE Hermet is desperate to go one step further than last year and lead...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWinter still on gardening leave
By JON NEWCOMBE COVENTRY director of rugby Rowland Winter remains on gardening leave with the Championship club offering no comment as...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoTyro centre Joe shows his class for Scarlets
By ROB COLE Zebre ..................24pts Tries: C Canna 55, M Biondelli 58, G D’Onofio 77 Conversions: M Biondelli 57, C Canna...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoSix-try Cov turn on style for Burrows’ league finale
By TIM FORRESTER Richmond ........28pts Tries: Cardew 29, 50; Kaye 67, Bright 79 Conversions: Kane 30, 51; Landrew 68, 80 Coventry...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoTrailfinders go top with one to play
By DAVID BULHEIMER Ealing ............44pts Tries: De Wee 15, Hampson 21, Bodilly 26, Henning-Campher 31, Kernoghan 60 Conversions: Willis 16, 22,...
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Features
/ 4 years agoI still have unfinished business at Falcons
MY LIFE IN RUGBY MARK WILSON THE FORMER ENGLAND, NEWCASTLE AND SALE BACK ROW Dream come true: Wilson celebrates beating New...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoCult hero ‘Dick’ was first Italian to star at Grenoble
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER The rise and rise of Ange Capuozzo at...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoAttack minded Park aim to shoot down leaders Caldy
By BEN JAYCOCK Rosslyn Park talisman: Hugo Ellis ROSSLYN PARK’S attacking attitude has put them top of the league’s point scorers...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThe genius of Italy’s tyro sensation Capuozzo
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures:...
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Features
/ 4 years agoTOMMY MATHEWS
YOUNG GUNS HARTPURY FLY-HALF Former England U20s playmaker Tommy Mathews is eager for more top-flight action after getting a taste this...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoReds pack power turns Clarke into chart topper
By BEN JAYCOCK Nose for the line: Jersey hooker Eoghan Clarke CHAMPIONSHIP top try scorer Eoghan Clarke has scored a sensational...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 4 years agoRoberts hits high five for Neath
Championship round-up By ROB COLE JAMES Roberts ran in five tries for Neath as they destroyed Beddau 68-14. Neath dominated up...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoArmy earn bragging rights with treble win over RAF
INTER SERVICES By CHRIS WEARMOUTH THE Army secured an Inter-Services Championship treble over the RAF in sunny Gloucester. The tone...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoEarl aims to prove to Eddie he’s still got it
By GARY FITZGERALD BEN Earl was left “frustrated and disappointed” at missing out on England’s failed Six Nations campaign but is...
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Features
/ 4 years agoUnderdogs had their day …but it changes nothing
COLIN BOAG For those of us who believe that Italy should be dropped from the Six Nations, last week’s result was...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoDREAM TEAM
SAM LOCKWOOD, THE FORMER LEEDS, JERSEY AND NEWCASTLE PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS EVER PLAYED WITH AND AGAINST. 1....
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoChiefs are fired up to take down the leaders
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Exeter v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park SANTIAGO Grondona is making the most of his time...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSweeney offers hope to clubs in second tier
NICK CAIN THERE could be good news for the Championship clubs, and the English club game as a whole, with indications...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoFalcons have their eye on Pirate Parata
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler NEWCASTLE Falcons boss Dean Richards is in the market for...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoHelping Crypto Reach New Audiences Through Sports
One of the biggest issues that cryptocurrency companies face is the difficulty of reaching new audiences. Crypto becomes a lot more...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoEddie Jones has full support of RFU despite disappointing Six Nations campaign
Eddie Jones has been given the full backing of the RFU despite another disappointing Guinness Six Nations campaign. England won just...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoPrem clubs welcome more cup game time
By PAUL REES AS Twickenham considers expanding the Premiership Rugby Cup to include Championship sides, coaches of top-flight clubs believe a...
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Features
/ 4 years agoHookers are the leading lights despite law change
PAUL REES TALKS TO KEY PLAYERS AND COACHES AS TO WHY TRY-SCORING HOOKERS ARE IN ASCENDANCE The number 2s are turning...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoDuncan at the double to keep heat on leaders
By NATHAN EDWARDS C Pirates............31pts Tries: Channon 10, 49; Duncan 13, 56; Sirker 76 Conversions: Robson 14, 50, 76 Hartpury ..........24pts...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoUzokwe focussed on his job of winning
By BEN JAYCOCK EALING flanker Simon Uzokwe isn’t getting carried away with the club’s appeal to get into the Premiership insisting...
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoDolly hopes to join younger brother Nic in top-flight mix
By JON NEWCOMBE DONCASTER sit proudly on top of the table with one of their 20 league games left to play...
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