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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoLike Warren, I dare to dream despite injuries
PICTURE: Getty Images FOR the neutral rugby fan it’s a great shame this morning’s World Cup semi-final between Wales and South...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoExcellent Esher ease to valuable away win
Bournemouth …7 Esher …………….24 By ADAM HUNTER UNFORCED errors cost Bournemouth again as they went down to Esher at Chapel Gate....
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBournville pushed hard but still lead way
Midlands Premier BOURNVILLE continued their unbeaten run, winning 22-13 at home to Newport Salop. They bagged three tries via Tom Holliday,...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
Brussow calls time NORTHAMPTON flanker Heinrich Brüssow has announced his retirement. The 33-year-old, who won 23 caps for South Africa flanker...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoOspreys in hunt to bring Wales ace back home
Wanted man: Liam Williams By STEFFAN THOMAS LIAM Williams has emerged as the number one transfer target for the Ospreys as...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoShaun uses an umbrella to put wind up mighty Boks
Nick Cain visits a highly motivated Welsh camp ahead of the semi-final with South Africa Dynamic duo: Warren Gatland with defence...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Let’s hear it for World Cup’s little big men
Nick Cain fixes the spotlight on Japan's diminutive flyers after helping the Brave Blossoms to achieve a team first
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoNorthampton flanker Heinrich Brussow forced to call time on rugby career
"I have been battling injuries for some time now" - Brussow
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoThe greatest rugby union fly halves of all-time
With the 2019 Rugby World Cup well into the knockout phase, fans are fortunate to be watching some of the best...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoLet’s hear it for World Cup’s little big men
CAIN OPINION FROM JAPAN EVERY WEEK THE legacy of Gerald Davies and Shane Williams, the sensationally talented Wales and Lions wingers,...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWarburton red card still haunts me today
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THERE is a picture of me after our 2011 World Cup semi-final defeat by France....
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoLeitch is new hero for man in sumo suit
Nick Cain looks at the impact Japan’s World Cup giant-killing is having on the whole country THE day after Japan had...
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Features
/ 6 years agoKamikaze kids can nail champs
NICK CAIN FINDS REASONS TO BE HOPEFUL BEFORE ENGLAND’S MOMENTOUS MATCH WITH NEW ZEALAND Close call: Sam Underhill’s stunning try was...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoDevon proves a constant threat
By JOHN WHITE DEVON Constant scored twice as Leicester Lions withstood a late Dings fight-back to secure a bonus-point victory at...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoNuneaton test nerves before Aley strikes
Midlands Premier NUNEATON continued their surging promotion push with an extremely tense but entertaining 16- 14 win against Sandbach at Liberty...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoWestcliff are undone by Bourne supremacy
By ADAM HUNTER BOURNEMOUTH scored their first league points of the season, defeating fellow strugglers Westcliff at Chapel Gate. Both clubs...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBournville wrap it up with try avalanche
Midlands Premier BOURNVILLE remain the only unbeaten side in a highly-competitive division following their 64-17 victory over struggling Doncaster Phoenix. The...
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Features
/ 6 years agoForce majeure…life is a calculated risk!
Brendan Gallagher recalls other cases when extreme weather or random events have affected sport THE great and the good, not to...
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Features
/ 6 years agoCancelled game will help Welsh chances
WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS WALES are battered and bruised, but they are also battle-hardened for the World Cup’s quarter-finals...
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World Rugby Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoThe lingering questions for England heading into the knockouts
The considerable disruption Typhoon Hagibis has already caused may have accidentally offered Eddie Jones and England some sense of clarity as...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoDream Team: Coventry and former Northampton Saints forward Ben Nutley
We talk to Ben Nutley and ask him to pick a XV of the top players he's played alongside or against
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoThese spoilt brats need to be pinned down
Nick Cain assesses France and discusses the key areas ahead of Saturday’s big match Double header: Jacques Brunel and Fabien Galthie...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBournville wrap up classy win to go first
Midlands Premier BOURNVILLE cruised to the top of the league with a 48-0 victory away to Burton, a result that sees...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoBoks put the hammer down as Italy implode
From ADAM HATHAWAY Quick feet: Cheslin Kolbe gets past Michele Campagnaro on his way to scoring South Africa’s third try SOUTH...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoCourageous Pullin turns up again in a new book
OF ALL the speeches made by all the captains of England at post-match dinners, John Pullin’s towers above the rest for...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoHope has turned into belief after Aussie win
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Word class rugby: Hadleigh Parkes score against Australia PICTURE: Getty Images THERE will be no...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Bravo Japan… now give us World Cup for Tier 2
Nick Cain outlines why a World Cup exclusive to Tier 2 nations is needed in the wake of Japan's shock win...
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Dream Team
/ 6 years agoDream Team: Ealing Trailfinders and former Rebels back row Jordy Reid
The flanker picks a XV based on who has played against and alongside
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoJuddians turn on the burners to race clear
Bournemouth 10 Tonbridge J…49 By ADAM HUNTER BOURNEMOUTH fell to a fourth consecutive defeat. They expected a difficult afternoon but the...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHodgson’s finale closes gap on Burton
Midlands Premier SHEFFIELD picked up their second win of the season with a last-minute penalty via the boot of Will Hodgson...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoIt’s Manic as Jamie takes stage
Jamming: Jamie Roberts JAMIE Roberts showed off his musical talent once again as he took to the stage with the Manic...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoBravo Japan…now give us World Cup for Tier 2
NICK CAIN JAPAN have done it again, giving the 2019 World Cup much-needed lift-off with their brilliant 19-12 victory over Ireland,...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoLine-out king Stephan Lewies set to give Harlequins tactical edge
The South African talks to TRP after his arrival at The Stoop this summer
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Japan gets its sense of proportion just right
Nick Cain looks at how Japan is embracing its role as host nation of the World Cup in its own unique...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Expect a reaction from Wales after Rob Howley’s departure
Shane Williams backs Jonathan Davies to provide a big impact for Wales in their World Cup opener with Georgia
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoExpect a reaction after Rob’s departure
Leader: Jonathan Davies has stepped up to help shape the attack in Rob Howley’s absence PICTURE: Getty Images THIS Welsh squad...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoAlfie will be ‘allright, butt’
Leading Lion: Gareth Thomas in action against New Zealand in 2005 PICTURE: Getty Images SURVIVING mankind’s longest test of endurance and...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoParachute money drives the yo-yo
COLIN Boag was at it again defending ring fencing the Premiership and parachute payments for relegated teams. Of course the club...
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Features
/ 6 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
NICK STRINGER THE FORMER WASPS AND ENGLAND FULL-BACK ONE day when I was on the tube going to work, I couldn’t...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoLine-out king Lewies looks to give Quins tactical edge
By NEALE HARVEY Set-piece specialist: Stephan Lewies Mentor: Victor Matfield SOUTHAfrican lineout specialist Stephan Lewies aims to provide Harlequins with the...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoSalop remain at summit with maximum
Midlands Premier BOURNVILLE and Newport Salop both made it three wins from three, by beating Broadstreet and Nuneaton respectively. Bournville had...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoJapan gets its sense of proportion just right
THERE is a strong appreciation of detail and proportion in Japanese culture, as well as a deep sense of tradition, and...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoRugby World Cup facts you must know
Rugby World Cup records billions of viewership every time it is held. The upcoming Rugby World Cup is set to be...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoDarcy Graham can prove small is dangerous for Scotland and Townsend
The Edinburgh wing has high hopes for Scotland in a Pool where Ireland, Japan and Samoa are their rivals
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: French refs see red more often than most
Peter Jackson analyses the tendency of French officials to dig out the red card
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Featured
/ 6 years agoWales coach Rob Howley sent home on the eve of the Rugby World Cup
A huge bombshell for Warren Gatland and the Wales camp to deal with
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoParkes will know when time’s right to take risks
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Pivitol for Wales: Hadleigh Parkes PICTURE: Getty Images I SPENT THREE seasons playing rugby in...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoSumpter leaves Collins purring
By MIKE HOWKINS Leics Lions ....38 Old Albanian ....7 LEICESTER Lions head coach Gareth Collins was pleased with the response from...
International Rugby
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