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Young Gun
/ 3 years agoYoung Guns: London Irish fly-half Rory Taylor
England U18s fly-half Rory Taylor is hoping to secure a professional contract with his boyhood club London Irish as he continues...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWomen’s game needs teamwork to progress
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER SO that’s a wrap. The Women’s World Cup...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBok Kitshoff swaps Stormers for Ulster
NEWS EXTRA WORLD Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff will join Ulster on a three-year deal after next year’s World Cup. The 30-yearold...
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoUrios falling out of favour as Marti looks at options
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Under pressure: Bordeaux head coach Christophe Urios overseas training and, inset, Laurent Marti PICTURES: Getty Images A...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMercer out to prove he’s ready for England
By SAM JACKSON Man in form: Zach Mercer playing for Montpellier PICTURES: Getty Images GLOUCESTER-BOUND No.8 Zach Mercer is relishing his...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, November 13, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoRees-Zammit moves to full-back as Wales include three new players for Pumas
Wales have made three changes in personnel to the team thumped 55-23 by New Zealand as his looks to bounce back...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoBarbarians squad named for Killik Cup clash
The Barbarians have confirmed the full squad for the Killik Club, as the famous invitational side face All Blacks XV at...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoEngland player ratings after ‘dismal’ showing against Argentina
England started their Autumn Nations Series with a dismal performance that saw Argentina secure their first victory at Twickenham since 2006....
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoBoffelli punishes error ridden England at Twickenham
Eddie Jones‘ England endured a dismal start to their Autumn Nations Series as Argentina secured a first victory at Twickenham since...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoSelection problems for New Zealand ahead of Northern Hemisphere tour
Ian foster has been forced to make several key changes to his New Zealand squad, as they prepared to depart for...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoGoode: We want to get to the next level
By JON NEWCOMBE SARACENS’ all-time leading appearance maker Alex Goode is relishing the new attacking style of rugby that has seen...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoDon’t give up on Wales, Lam tells Sheedy
By PAUL REES Pat Lam has told Callum Sheedy to keep his head up after being overlooked by Wales again for...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoFerocious All Blacks leave Wales in the dark
By PETER JACKSON Wales.................................. 23pts Tries: Dyer 25, Tipuric 50 Conversions: Anscombe 26, 51 Penalties: Anscombe 31, 40+1, 45 New Zealand.......................
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoClinical Italy too good for Samoa
By SAM JACKSON Italy................... 49 Samoa............... 17 ITALY kick started their Autumn Nations Series campaign with a dominant six-try hammering of...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoIreland confirm they are best in the world after titanic showdown
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Ireland................ 19pts Tries: van der Flier 46, Hansen 50 Penalties: Sexton 3, 36, 74 South Africa...... 16pts Tries:...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoWe can do better than that, promises confident Ringrose
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose warned the rest of the world that there is more to come from Ireland after beating the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoOaks call for defence guru Ellis
NEWS EXTRA DAVE Ellis had been appointed to Andy Robinson’s Romania coaching team. Ellis has come on board initially for the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoEngland need to adopt no-nonsense approach
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK EDDIE Jones should pick the best England team he can in order to start...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoPuccio’s tragic life -Puma who died in jail
NICK CAIN THERE is one story from Argentine rugby’s annals that is stranger and starker than any. It concerns Alejandro Puccio,...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoClass act! Beware the ‘fame first’ approach
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST PICTURE the scene: we are in the final week of the 1997 Lions tour and the world...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoIt’s time for Eagles to prove their worth
CHRIS HEWETT ANYONE puzzled by a strange squeaking sound drifting in on a soft breeze from Dubai should know the following:...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBath lead chase for Du Toit, Barbeary
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prop star: Du Toit Bath have emerged as favourites to pip Lyon to land Springbok...
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Features
/ 3 years agoKeep it tight! Jones puts his faith in power game
PAUL REES ON WHY ENGLAND NEED TO CONVERT OPPORTUNITIES INTO TRIES AND EXPLOIT THE RARE TALENTS OF MARCUS SMITH EDDIE Jones...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 3 years agoMy Life in Rugby with Nick Fenton Wells: ‘Uncle Nick gave me the perfect grounding’
The former Western Province, Stormers, Saracens, Bedford & Bristol back row People might not be aware but former Springbok player and...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoWhen the Munster haka stole the show
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER I’ve never been a huge fan of the...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoOne more step in getting the team right for France
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AT last we can put the woes of the rugby world behind...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoAlex Coles makes debut as Tuilagi returns for Pumas
Alex Coles has been handed an England debut at second row as Manu Tuilagi comes back into the side after another...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years ago‘I think I can improve everywhere’ – Dupont
By Paul Eddison Antoine Dupont is the reigning World Player of the Year and captained France to a first Grand Slam...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBenhard puts his body on the line for Irish
By PAUL REES Benhard Janse van Rensburg is in his second season with London Irish and has yet to miss a...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoEngland need more size in the back row
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK If we look at the depth of the international squads of top tier rugby...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoIrish left fuming as Harlequins snatch it
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Harlequins........................ 26pts Tries: Allen 43, 59; Dombrandt 51, Head 80+3 Conversions: Allen 44, 60, 52 London Irish..................... 24pts...
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Nick Cain
/ 3 years agoTime for ruthless focus and an iron discipline
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The 2022 autumn series is within touching distance, and with it comes a...
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Shane Williams
/ 3 years agoIf players follow Tipuric’s lead, Wales will be fine
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND We are a year away from the men’s World Cup and Wayne Pivac is going...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 years agoI’m so proud: Hunter takes Rocky record
Preview By BEN JAYCOCK England v Australia Today. Kick-off 1.30am CAPTAIN Sarah Hunter will become England’s most capped player when she...
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Peter Jackson
/ 3 years agoA player’s parents should be the limit
PETER JACKSON Jack Dempsey’s switch of allegiance from Australia to Scotland opens the way for a whole host of international players...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoConnacht have the drop on Ospreys
By ROGER PANTING Ospreys............. 19pts Tries: Sutton 3, Morgan-Williams 8, Parry 68 Conversions: Walsh 3, 68 Connacht..........22pts Tries: Wootton 34, Blade...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoDaunting trip to SA next for sorry Scarlets
By ROGER PANTING Scarlets............... 5pts Tries: S Evans 20 Leinster..............35pts Tries: Cosgrave 1, Russell 25, Clarkson 47, Penalty 56, 70 ...
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Features
/ 3 years agoWhen the Mayne man was in charge
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER PLAYING I reland and Lions rugby legend Paddy Mayne in any film representation of the SAS was...
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Features
/ 3 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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Features
/ 3 years agoQuins Bok star Louw set for switch to Bulls
RUGBY SHORTS THE Bulls have signed South Africa prop Wilco Louw from Harlequins for next season on a three-year deal. Tighthead...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoThomas fears threat of ‘wounded New Zealand’
By BEN JAYCOCK Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas is excited by the ‘rebirth’ of the national team but is cautious of...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, October 30, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoRugby World Cup 2023: Which Northern hemisphere team will go all the way?
A year from now we’ll know the identity of the two teams that will do battle in the Rugby World Cup...
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Podcast
/ 3 years agoEpisode 37 with Flip van der Merwe
With rugby in a tough spot at present, a cracking autumn series will no doubt remind us of the beauty of...
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Latest News
/ 3 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
/ 3 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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Latest News
/ 3 years agoStockdale back as Farrell calls up six
By BEN JAYCOCK ULSTER winger Jacob Stockdale has returned to the Ireland squad after a 15-month absence as head coach Andy...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years agoNot in the squad but Slade is still my 13
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK There have been some striking statements made by Eddie Jones going into the Autumn...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoWhy Ford mustn’t be forgotten by England
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST The art of forgetting is as fundamental to rugby as the immeasurably finer art of goal-kicking in...
International Rugby
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