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Features
/ 4 years agoPrepare for a changing of the guard
The autumn international window is meant to cover three weekends but this year it is being played over five as countries...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoFrancis Baron’s full, exclusive report
A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES FACING THE RFU & PRL WITH PROPOSALS FOR A FUNDAMENTALLY NEW APPROACH BY BOTH...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoPriestland is the last kicker standing
By PETER JACKSON Wales are in the throes of a goal-kicking crisis barely a fortnight before their date with the All...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoIt’s a big year for Fiji, says Matavesi
By PAUL REES Sam Matavesi used to drive dumper trucks for a living – now he dumps defenders and last weekend...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoJones has faith in the silent treatment
By ADAM HATHAWAY EDDIE Jones is ready to give his squad the silent treatment when they fly to Jersey tomorrow for...
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Nick Cain
/ 4 years agoWaltzing Dempsey’s false step
NICK CAIN Crash ball: Jack Dempsey playing for Australia against Fiji at 2019 World Cup PICTURE : Getty Images The last...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRFU chief puts central contracts on the agenda
By PAUL REES CENTRAL contracts are on the agenda after the collapse of Worcester and Wasps and a Department of Culture,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoAgents are circling after Wasps demise
ON THE BLINDSIDE Wasps demise last week started a massive scramble for some of their best talent, just as it did...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoAussies still in market for Eddie
ON THE BLINDSIDE Under fire: Rennie Eddie Jones is winning support Down Under to make a dramatic return to the Wallabies...
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 years agoItalians looking to make quarters
Preview Italy v Japan Today 12.45 am ITALY will be looking to cement their place in the quarter-finals with a win...
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Features
/ 4 years agoPivac: A win against All Blacks is overdue
Paul Rees talks to the Wales coach ahead of their clash with New Zealand at the Principality Stadium A rivalry lost...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, October 23, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 years agoSlade out, Murley in, as Jones names Autumn squad
Uncapped Cadan Murley has been included in England‘s Autumn Nations series squad while Henry Slade misses out. Slade, 29, has 48...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 4 years agoTime to cut salary costs which are burying clubs
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK When Wasps went into self-administration some weeks ago, even from a distance you knew...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoEaster in line for Seibold spot
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Anthony Seibold was putting the finishing touches to his return to Manly Sea Eagles before...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 4 years agoKelter takes centre stage as Eagles dig deep
USA ....................30 Japan................17 By MARK DOCHERTY Star turn: Alev Kelter An inspring performance from Alev Kelter led the USA to a...
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 years agoCanada ready for Italian challenge
Preview Italy v Canada @therugby Today. 12.45 am CANADA will be looking to strengthen their World Cup title credentials as they...
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Features
/ 4 years agoDu Preez twins commit to Sharks
RUGBY SHORTS SALE Sharks twins Jean-Luc and Daniel du Preez have both signed new contracts to remain with the club until...
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoLancaster bombs out Giroud at Racing 92
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Injury concern: France may be without full-back Melvyn Jaminet for the autumn internationals PICTURE: Getty Images The...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoArsenal’s Arteta gets some help from Eddie
By PAUL REES Mikel Arteta has credited Eddie Jones with helping him turn Arsenal from also-rans into Premier League contenders. Arsenal...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 4 years agoEngland need to prove worth against All Blacks
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK THE state of the international game with the autumn series only a few weeks...
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Nick Cain
/ 4 years agoJones should focus on effective rugby
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE conundrum facing England, and especially head coach Eddie Jones, is whether the...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoBiggar can consider his options
Northampton Saints confirmed on Friday what Blindside reported in August, that Wales star Dan Biggar will leave the club at...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 4 years agoCanada confident they can lift crown
Preview Japan v Canada Today. Kick-off 3.15 am CANADA coach Kevin Rouet believes his side have what it takes to win...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 4 years agoIt’s brilliant to be involved in this event, says Haag
By JON NEWCOMBE SIX years after he led England U20s to victory in Manchester, Martin Haag makes his competitive World Cup...
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoLabit and Ghezal set to link up in Paris
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN France attack coach Laurent Labit is set to replace Gonzalo Quesada at the head of Stade Francais...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 4 years agoIn this Sunday’s Rugby Paper: Alphonsi, Worcester, and Red Roses opener
It’s been a dark and painful week not just for Worcester Warriors fans, but for English Rugby in general, as part...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoRugby World Cup 2023: What Are The Odds On England Winning?
The Rugby World Cup is scheduled to take place in 2023, and everyone is now speculating about who will emerge victorious....
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Rugby World Cup
/ 4 years agoWrite All Blacks off at your peril, warns Pollard
By PAUL REES Handre Pollard says that anyone writing off New Zealand for next year’s World Cup after their struggles this...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 4 years agoLionesses have inspired us to live the moment says Middleton
By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND A year later than advertised, the 2021 Women’s World Cup gets underway in New Zealand next weekend...
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Paul Rees
/ 4 years agoWhy a global season could help manage game’s woes
Paul Rees looks at England’s training camp squad and asks why the professional game is not working The Premiership has never...
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Features
/ 4 years agoSimmonds heading to France is no surprise
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AM Ithe only one that thinks Rob Baxter is being more than...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 4 years agoWhy Club World Cup must fit into calendar
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Ideas like the Club World Cup get my support if they encourage rugby of...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoSharks add Tuipulotu to list of targets
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Sale Sharks have added Sione Tuipulotu to their list of...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoThe Various Countries with Different Gambling Cultures
The culture of a country or its individual regions has a direct influence on the formation of gambling trends. Because of...
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Features
/ 4 years agoIreland face the toughest challenge to stay at top
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK We are year out from the start of the 2023 World Cup in France,...
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Nick Cain
/ 4 years agoTime for England to get Sevens game in order
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There is no nation in the Rugby Union family that was not disrupted...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoLawrence on wanted list at Sharks
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Wanted man: Ollie Lawrence Sale Sharks have put Worcester Warriors and...
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoJalibert in line to join Barrett at Racing 92
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN France international fly-half Matthieu Jalibert’s unfortunately timed early-season travails continued on Saturday, amid renewed questions over his...
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Women's International
/ 4 years agoRed Roses and Wales prepare for World-Cup warm-up in Bristol
Around 15 miles down the road from their shared border, England and Wales‘ women face off tonight in their final game...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoIt’s time for WRU and the clubs to sort this mess out
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND The United Rugby Championship kicks off this coming weekend and I sincerely hope the campaigns...
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Features
/ 4 years agoNo certainties in the race for glory in Paris
If the attraction of a sport is measured in terms of unpredictability, international rugby has never been as compelling. Ever since...
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoRacing 92 hit hard by Vakatawa retirement
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN For Racing 92, this is the first weekend after the unexpected retirement before. A matter of days...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoOne year to go until the Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France
The countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, which kicks off on 8 September next year, is well and...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTrying to fool the officials is no joke
AND the Oscar goes to…Nic White! That was the reflex reaction last weekend when Wallaby scrum-half White responded to an innocuous...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoGrand plan which just makes it all murkier
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Rugby used to be a simple affair: you played, you lost, you pretended to the media that...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoTeam-by-team Premiership Previews: Harlequins
Team-by-team guide by Paul Rees Head Coach: Tabai Matson Captain: Stephan Lewies Ground: Twickenham Stoop Capacity: 14,816 PREDICTED FINISH: 2ND Quins...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTeam-by-team Premiership previews: London Irish
Director of Rugby: Declan Kidney Captain: Matt Rogerson Ground: Gtech Community Stadium Capacity: 17,250 PREDICTED FINISH: 7TH The Exiles were involved...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoSalary cap is forcing clubs to invest in youth policy
PAUL REES Worcester’s plight at a time when the salary cap has been reduced by some 20 per cent to £5m...
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 years agoThe Distinction Between Rugby and the NFL
If you’re an avid sports fan, then it is likely that you are also an avid American football fan. Whether you...
International Rugby
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