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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDennis enticed by European carrot
Ready to commit: Exeter Chiefs back row bruiser Dave Dennis PICTURE: Getty Images EXETER enforcer Dave Dennis is ready to turn...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBarden in as England look to build on Sydney
SIMON Amor has named his 12-man squad for the Las Vegas Sevens taking place on March 1-3. Amor has made one...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoAt last, an RFU chief executive who has played some rugby
JEFF PROBYN Fresh dawn: Bill Sweeney will take over as the RFU’s new chief executive PICTURE: Getty Images With the third...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoLaidlaw in charge as Clermont reclaim top
FRENCH COLUMN DAVID BARNES Marksman: Greg Laidlaw kicked 20 points for Clermont PICTURE: Getty Images Clermont, whose last outing took place...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoNo-one will stop Jonny in Cardiff says Tindall
By GARY FITZGERALD ANY special Warren Gatland plans to try and stop the lightning quick Jonny May striking an early blow...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoGustard’s delight over Quins’ England rejects
By GARY FITZGERALD Late surge: James Lang powers over from close range to score Quins final try PICTURES: Getty Images Test...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoNo World League without global season says Burger
By NEALE HARVEY SCHALK Burger predicts World Rugby’s grand plans for a Nations League will lie dead in the water unless...
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Features
/ 8 years agoWebb for Bath via freelance World Cup?
BATH have been mooted for a possible move for Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb who has been playing for Toulon since the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoAll Howley focus on signing off with success
ROB Howley insists he won’t let talk of his future distract Wales’ Grand Slam bid. Former scrum-half Howley has worked alongside...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoLosing Mako’s a blow but Cardiff’s not a fortress now
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME bl@JEFF PROBYN Previous: Elliot Daly scores the winning try in Cardiff in 2017. England...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 8 years agoAll Black commitments may stretch Crusaders
Glenn Delaney insists Crusaders will still be the team to beat when Super Rugby returns on Friday.
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoCan anyone stop England’s Six Nations march?
The Six Nations has a habit of throwing up any number of surprises and none more so than the way England...
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Features
/ 8 years agoSunday, Sunday so good for Eddie
SUNDAY, Sunday”. If Eddie Jones said it once he said it 20 times as he used it as a mantra to...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoEddie reaped rewards of picking a traditional lineup
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Match-winner: Elliott Daly can kick penalties from his own half PICTURE: Getty...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoFarell studies the way to deliver killer punch in style of Tom Brady
By GARY FITZGERLAD Learning curve: Owen Farrell is taking lessons from Super Bowl OWEN Farrell is using NFL legend Tom Brady...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoGustard’s galvanised Quins like Conor did – Evans
PAUL Gustard-inspired Harlequins are building to a new glory era that could match their trophy-winning exploits of 2011 and 2012, says...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 8 years agoAll Black commitments may stretch Crusaders
By NEALE HARVEY Champions: Crusaders celebrate their success in 2018 GLENN Delaney insists Crusaders will still be the team to beat...
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Features
/ 8 years agoBin players who appeal for yellows
COLIN BOAG Appeal: Rory Best complains to referee Jerome Garces after England’s third try In last week’s TRP Bob Reeves, a...
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Six Nations
/ 8 years agoSt Andre: We have no chance at Twickenham
■By NEALE HARVEY Realist: Philippe St Andre FRANCE’S brittle confidence makes it almost impossible for them to storm England’s citadel and...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoUnderdog status suits me just fine
Jon Newcombe talks to Graham Rowntree as work begins for his World Cup return Passionate: Graham Rowntree takes a Georgia training...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoPremiership self-interest set to repeat
JEFF GAGE Europe’s second tier: Saints skipper Dylan Hartley “It’s time the rest of English rugby woke up to the fact...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoA-Team Six Nations needs resurrecting
Getting up to speed: Dan Robson in Saxons action WITH the Six Nations just kicking off I have a question: Just...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 8 years agoWhy should we bail out SANZAAR? It’s their own fault
COLIN BOAG Twitter spat: Brian Moore commentating In crisis: Warratahs’ Jed Holloway on the attack during the Super Rugby semi-final in...
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Features
/ 8 years agoA ton of trouble for England
NICK CAIN LOOKS AT THE MASSIVE PHYSICAL CHALLENGE FACING EDDIE JONES’ MEN AT TWICKENHAM NEXT WEEK Land of giants: from left,...
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Features
/ 8 years agoSharks line up £1m deal to lure lock star Retallick
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Talks: Brodie Retallick SALE SHARKS are in advanced discussions with All Black star Brodie...
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Sevens World Series
/ 8 years agoBlitzbokke lie in wait for England
■By LUKE JARMYN SYDNEY SEVENS TWO tries by Dan Norton in a man of the match display against Japan set up...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoRevenge mission kicks off Cooper’s Rebel life
■By GEORGE LAWRENCE QUADECooper steered the Melbourne Rebels to a hard-fought 29-26 win over his former side Queensland Reds as they...
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Six Nations
/ 8 years agoI’m excited about what this team can achieve
CHARLIE HODGSON Winning the aerial battle: Jonny May “Not only was the line speed relentless, but the quality of the tackles...
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International Rugby
/ 8 years agoWe’re good because of the level of scrutiny Joe Schmidt pays to preparation, says Ireland captain Best
"We know that it is preparation that wins games"
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International Rugby
/ 8 years agoI have got huge respect for the noise the Irish fans make, says Jamie George
Not long to go until the 2019 Six Nations kicks off
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoCardiff’s utility man King fires reminder to Warren
By JAMES CANDY NEWS EXTRA Versatile: James King WALES’ forgotten man James King is hoping his versatility can keep him in...
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Features
/ 8 years agoON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Priestland finds doors are closing RHYS PRIESTLAND is looking for club in France when...
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Features
/ 8 years agoTuilagi interested in move to France
Channel hop? Manu Tuilagi RACING METRO are looking to make a move for England centre Manu Tuilagi but they need to...
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Six Nations
/ 8 years agoPreparation is secret of our success says Best
GARY FITZGERALD talks to Rory Best about the growing confidence in the Irish camp Ireland Grand Slammers: Ireland with the trophy...
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Six Nations
/ 8 years agoWales fancy chances but Alyn-Wyn’s indispensable
ALEX BYWATER finds Warren Gatland in confident mood ahead of his last Six Nations Wales Can’t get injured: Wales skipper Alun-Wyn...
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Six Nations
/ 8 years agoHave a year off then help us bash the Boks
WARREN Gatland is undoubtedly the best Wales coach of all time. For me it would be a shame if his huge...
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Six Nations
/ 8 years agoHard-wired Farrell is too much of a risk as the captain
Nick Cain looks at problems England may cause themselves with leadership decision England Unique: Phil Bennett is the only fly-half to...
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Six Nations
/ 8 years agoLosing can become a habit warns Guirado
GARY FITZGERALD asks whether France can finally rise from her slumbers France Curtain call: Wesley Fofana is retiring from international rugby...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoJackson column: All-change Wales aim for Six Nations-RWC double
Nobody has won the Six Nations-Rugby World Cup double since England in 2003
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSix reasons you’ll want to be at Twickenham for the Six Nations 2019
It’s unmissable – The oldest rugby tournament in the world, the Guinness Six Nations sees Europe’s top rugby nations compete in...
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International Rugby
/ 8 years agoWesley Fofana announces international retirement date
Clermont Auvergne centre set to retire from France duty after the World Cup in Japan
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoAll-change Wales aim for 6 Nations RWC double
THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON When Wales open the Six Nations in Paris on Friday week, their team...
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National League One
/ 8 years agoPitch side saliva test to improve concussion diagnosis
By MATT WALKER NEWS EXTRA A SIMPLE pitch side saliva test could in future make almost instant decisions as to whether...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoLooks like Eddie is going straight down the middle
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Power runners: Joe Cokanasiga can open up space like the great Jonah...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoGeorge insists Irish bear pit holds no fear for England
By NEALE HARVEY Maturing: Jamie George leads the charge against Japan in November PICTURES: Getty Images Back up: Luke Cowan-Dickie and...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoFarrell op hands Eddie captaincy headache
By NICK CAIN ENGLAND captain Owen Farrell sent a scare through Eddie Jones’ Six Nations camp yesterday by undergoing thumb surgery....
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSee a swagman, grab him by his billabongs – he’s a spy!
READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NICK CAIN THE idea of Eddie Jones perched high up on the balcony of a...
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 years agoIrish put offers on the table for Aussie cavalry
Major bid: Adam Coleman is wanted by Irish LONDON IRISH have made Melbourne Rebels lock Adam Coleman a massive offer to...
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International Rugby
/ 8 years agoLawes: I’ve not been at my best, but a place at the World Cup is my motivation
The Northampton Saints lock talks Six Nations, almost beating the All Blacks and signing a new deal at Franklin's Gardens
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoCourtney: Bit more to come but I’ll get there!
By NEALE HARVEY FRUSTRATED England enforcer Courtney Lawes candidly admits his form is not yet where it needs to be going...
International Rugby
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