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Latest News
/ 9 years agoPerry: Sooner England switch Watson to full-back the better
By NEALE HARVEY Attacking flair: Anthony Watson looks to break through the Scottish defence. Inset, Leigh Halfenny PICTURES: Getty Images MIKE...
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Features
/ 9 years agoElectrifying Adams is ready for Wales tour says Gold
NEWS EXTRA WORCESTER boss Gary Gold says Josh Adams is good enough to play for Wales this Summer. The 21-year-old has...
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Features
/ 9 years agoFarrell greatness made in ‘Heaven’
Andy Farrell believes his son Owen’s growing reputation as one of Rugby Union’s most creative playmakers was born in ‘Heaven’. Or,...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWrong to blame Rob for narrow defeats – Warburton
Defiant: Sam Warburton SAM Warburton has blasted critics of Rob Howley, insisting Wales’ interim boss is well equipped to fill the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoCatt hopes Bath can spring to life after ‘massive wake-up call’
By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND hopeful Nathan Catt denies Bath are mentally weak but admits they must work harder and be smarter...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 9 years agoClash of Titans? No longer, but it’s still a crucial game
Head gone: George Ford has been forgettable this season for Bath PICTURE: Getty Images THE concept of ‘The Clash’ appeals to...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 years agoLe Roux’s splash crash sums up Wasps woe
By NICK CAIN Leinster 32pts Tries: Nacewa 14, Conan 33, Henshaw 40, McFadden 73 Conversions: Sexton 34, 40, 74 Penalties: Sexton...
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Featured
/ 9 years agoSuper Rugby? I’d rather watch European game, says Mitchell
Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has bemoaned the demise of Super Rugby and has called on organisers to take a...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Warren so wrong on Sam’s loss as skipper
Warren Gatland has found the oldest scapegoat under the sun for Sam Warburton losing the Wales captaincy before their worst Six...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott: O’Mahony had a hunger England never showed
There are as many questions after the Six Nations as there were before it in terms of selection for the 2017...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Topsy Ojo – London Irish wing
1. Clarke Dermody – It can’t be bad when your prop has hands like a centre as well as being able...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoAlun-Wyn to miss big Euro Cup showdown
ALUN-Wyn Jones will miss the Ospreys’ Challenge Cup quarter-final against Stade Francais next Sunday after suffering a shoulder injury against France...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, March 26th, 2017 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, MARCH 26...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoSuper Rugby? I’d rather watch European game, says Mitchell
By JON NEWCOMBE FORMER All Blacks coach John Mitchell has bemoaned the demise of Super Rugby and has called on organisers...
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Features
/ 9 years agoO’Mahony had a hunger England never showed
JEREMY GUSCOTT THERE are as many questions after the Six Nations as there were before it in terms of selection for...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoDeano: Yes, put Chris on the plane
RIVAL coaches John Kingston and Dean Richards were united in respectfully suggesting Warren Gatland seriously considers Chris Robshaw for the Lions...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoRhodes welcomes back heavy brigade
By NEALE HARVEY WITH their England contingent back and showing no ill-effects from last week’s Grand Slam defeat in Ireland, back...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoSaracens v Bath
Today. Kick-off 3pm. Allianz Park PREVIEW… SARACENS are poised for yet another Premiership semi-final but they’ll be desperate to see off...
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Premiership
/ 9 years agoCipriani: We can match glory days
On the move: Danny Cipriani knows when to kick or run PICTURE: Getty Images By NICK VERDIER DELIVERING Wasps’ first trophy...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoDom wants to become Tigers’ Don in the future
By NEALE HARVEY AMBITIOUS Leicester lock Dom Barrow insists he is ready for a crack at Test rugby – and will...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLate try foils Blues as Irish eye Wasps
Leinster 22pts Tries: Leavy 5, McGrath 33, Molony 67 Conversions: R Byrne 6, 33 Penalty: R Byrne 55 Cardiff Blues 21pts...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoKey vows to get Titans playing ‘with heart and gut’ again
By JON NEWCOMBE INCOMING Rotherham head coach Andy Key wants to put the pride back in the Titans jersey and let...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWarren so wrong on Sam’s loss as skipper
PETER JACKSON Confusion: Sam Warburton was given mixed messages PICTURE: Getty Images Warren Gatland has found the oldest scapegoat under the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNow you see them…Six Nations flyers!
PAUL FLAVINmade a late entrance into the Test arena for Ireland against France one day 20 years ago, so late that...
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Features
/ 9 years agoHartley’s run will end as Eddie starts stage two
NICK CAIN PICKS HIS ENGLISH LIONS AS EDDIE JONES REACHES A WATERSHED Hooker choice: Dylan Hartley in action against Australia last...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoTimid Titans given 7-try thumping after Burnell’s exit
Rotherham 7pts Tries: Tresidder 19 Conversions: Ryan 19. Nottingham 46pts Tries: Thacker 24, Evans 40, Stevens 58, 63, Stephenson 69, Langley...
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Features
/ 9 years agoMurray is minted in pole position
LIONS WATCH Certainty for Lions: Ireland’s Conor Murray. Inset: Kieran Marmion Given the influence that Conor Murray had on the 2013...
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Features
/ 9 years agoDuffie strikes to set Blues on 6-try romp
Super Rugby By NICK VERDIER MATT Duffie sparked a second-half revival with two tries to help give the Blues a 38-14...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 9 years agoGloucester make big money move to land Parisse
GLOUCESTER have emerged as surprise suitors for Italian skipper Sergio Parisse with Stade Francais struggling to stay in business. The Paris...
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National League 2N
/ 9 years agoChester are back on track after victory
By JAMES BROOKS Chester 30 Harrogate 10 CHESTER returned to winning ways with a bonus point victory over strugglers Harrogate at...
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Features
/ 9 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
JON PHILLIPS THE FORMER NORTHAMPTON AND BEDFORD LOCK Times have changed a bit since I played (and scored) in Saints’ first-ever...
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National League 3
/ 9 years agoFour-way fight for title as Broadstreet win
National League 3 Midlands BROADSTREETstrengthened their grip on top spot with a hard-fought 17-12 win at title rivals Nuneaton. In a...
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National League 3
/ 9 years agoNorthampton lure playmaker Francis back from Auckland
TRANSFER WRAP By STEVE RIGBY NORTHAMPTON Saints have signed Auckland Blues’ highly-rated playmaker Piers Francis for next season. Francis, 26, originally...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoHaskell’s determined to learn from mistakes in Dublin
JAMES Haskell is not one to dwell on the past but he will be able to have a second bite at...
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Guest Blogs
/ 9 years agoExciting coaching opportunities at Kenilworth Rugby Club!
Kenilworth Rugby Club, a warm, welcoming and traditional club in South Warwickshire with a justified reputation for playing open, attractive and...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain – the RFU should call off their plan for autumn showdown
The England team rescued and brought back to rude health by Eddie Jones is in danger of being sold down the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn: Eddie’s lionhearts must now dispel the myth of supermen
As this year’s Six Nations finishes with more of a fizz than a bang, with everything decided last week, have we...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Rotherham to appoint Andy Key as head coach
By JON NEWCOMBE Rotherham Titans have wasted no time in lining up a successor to Justin Burnell with former Leeds boss...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s Team of the Six Nations
15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland): One of few modern players with genuine x-factor. A try scorer and provider. Rob Kearney was in...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Sorry, France, but this was not in spirit of the game!
What an effort by Wales. What a sham by France! Some might call it cheating, others will say what happened with...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain: Europe’s finest being sold down the river
Welcome to Northern Hemisphere rugby’s endless road. An 11 month season which purports to be all things to all men, but...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNorthampton bring in Francis
Northampton Saints have signed Piers Francis ahead of next season from Super Rugby side the Blues. Francis who is originally from...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Good riddance to record run, now Eddie can experiment
It had to happen – and in fact you could argue it might have been better for England if France had...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott: So, why did England give Ireland so much ball?
It was always going to be a tough ask to claim a second Grand Slam on the bounce in Dublin but...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBrian Ashton: Daly is a must for regular place on Eddie’s teamsheet
No man is indispensible but one member of the England backline is starting to prove as close to undroppable as any...
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Latest News
/ 9 years ago‘It’s taken 5 years for Joseph to get recognition for defence’
By NEALE HARVEY MIDFIELD maestro Jonathan Joseph has “no limits” to what he can achieve in rugby now that people have...
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Features
/ 9 years agoEasterby next on Kingsholm wanted list
Wanted: Ackermann GLOUCESTER have got a list of alternatives for their head coach job if they are turned down by South...
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Features
/ 9 years agoDREAM TEAM
TOPSY OJO, LONDON IRISH AND FORMER ENGLAND WING, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Clarke Dermody...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWray fights RFU bid to cash in on All Blacks
By NEALE HARVEY Opposed: Nigel Wray RAGING Saracens chairman Nigel Wray insists Premiership bosses must put player welfare ahead of money...
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