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Latest News
/ 9 years agoQuartet in line for England debut
Josh Beaumont, Nathan Hughes, Kyle Sinckler and Ben Te’o are in line for their Test debut after being retained in Eddie...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Alex Mitchell – Northampton scrum-half
A knee injury prevented him from playing in a home World Cup, but Alex Mitchell is back and desperate to put...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBristol statement on Andy Robinson suspension
Following the extremely disappointing start to their season, Bristol have suspended director of rugby Andy Robinson. The former England and Scotland...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott: Time for some more Maros to step up in the Test arena
One player’s misfortune is another’s opportunity and this week in Portugal Eddie Jones will be running the rule over who will...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Gatland’s Law pays no heed to loyalty
The Welsh Rugby Union really ought to write a thankyou letter to those nice people who run the big English clubs,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoI can hit heights for England and Eddie Jones says Joe Launchbury
Wasps captain Joe Launchbury will today attempt to deliver another towering performance against Toulouse in the European Champions Cup to convince...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott: Ben Te’o could break up the Ford-Farrell partnership
Owen Farrell‘s game has really developed, and the 10-12 link he had with George Ford in the Six Nations and on...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSix uncapped player in England squad for autumn series
England head coach Eddie Jones has named six uncapped players in his 33-man squad for the autumn internationals. Tight-head Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins), back-row...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoLions? No, Chris Robshaw focus is on ending Springboks hoodoo
Chris Robshaw is determined to bury his South Africa hoodoo and boost his chances of appearing on next summer’s Lions tour...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn: Why the shock over players injured in England training?
There is something surreal about Premiership coaches complaining that the England coaching team have stretched the players too far with the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoKyle Sinckler ‘destined’ to topple old king Dan Cole
Rough and tumble tighthead prop Kyle Sinckler has the potential to knock Dan Cole from his lofty perch and dominate England‘s...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoSarries must be humble and earn victory – Billy Vunipola
This season Saracens start the defence of their title as champions of Europe, and, as the first holders to win every...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain: Building Eddie’s white wall has a cost
Training injuries happen, and as long as Rugby Union remains a contact sport they always will. The fact that England, after...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDan Robson: My battle with Joe Simpson can help Test bid
Rapidly-maturing Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson reckons his decision to quit Gloucester re-ignited his faltering career as he targets England‘s coveted No.9...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Dave Scully – former England Sevens scrum-half
Winning the Sevens World Cup in 1993 was the highlight of my career and my try-saving tackle on Fiji‘s Mesake Rasari...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoAndy Powell forced to retire
Andy Powell has been forced to retire from professional rugby because of a knee injury. The 35-year-old former Wales No.8 started...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 6 teams
Bath v Sale Bath: Homer; Rokoduguni, Joseph, Banahan, Brew; George Ford (c), Fotuali’i; Catt, Dunn, Thomas, Stooke, Attwood, Garvey, Ellis, Mercer...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoSelf-belief gave Mako Vunipola strength to beat critics
Mako Vunipola is playing with the power and confidence of a man who has silenced his critics and believes there is...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWatson to miss autumn internationals
Anthony Watson is likely to miss England‘s autumn internationals after breaking his jaw in the training camp in Brighton. Watson is...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoAbsent stars? No problem says Eddie Jones, there’s more!
There was a moment at Twickenham on Friday when Eddie Jones demonstrated why he is being paid a king’s ransom by...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott: Manu Tuilagi’s injury means it’s all in the balance in midfield
International rugby is about having options and balance in your squad, and Eddie Jones is the same as any other coach...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoMat Luamanu commits to Harlequins
Mat Luamanu has committed to Harlequins by signing a contract extension. Moving to the Stoop ahead of the 2016 season, the...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 5 teams
Bristol v Saracens Bristol: Williams; Edwards, Tovey, Hurrell, Amesbury; Pisi, Cliff; Traynor, McMillan, Perenise, Phillips, Sorenson, Fisher, Lam (c), Crane Replacements:...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson: Try the new Premiership game: Spot an Englishman!
When Newcastle and Leicester squared up at Kingston Park last Sunday, they set a record of sorts, one that appeared to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDon’t knock maul, it’s art, says Dai Young
Dai Young, the Wasps director of rugby, believes the driving maul will continue to be a potent try-scoring weapon despite fears...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoLouis Picamoles can make Northampton great says Stephen Myler
Long-serving fly-half Stephen Myler reckons the instant impact of French No.8 Louis Picamoles has put Northampton in shape for double-trophy success....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoSavvy Danny Cipriani showing who’s boss – but he is pernickety!
The second coming of Danny Cipriani is driving Wasps‘ surge for silverware according to Joe Simpson. Prodigal son Cipriani, 28, returned...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 4 teams
Bristol v Exeter Bristol: Williams; Edwards, Hurrell, Palamo, Varndell; Pisi, Cliff; Traynor, McMillan, Cortes, Phillips, Sorenson, Fisher, Lam (c), Crane. Replacements:...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership announce Festive period schedule
Premiership rugby has today announced that Harlequins’ annual trip to Twickenham Stadium will be shown live on BT Sport as the...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Alex Cheesman – Cornish Pirates openside
What about that win at Bedford last week? It was a good result for us. We didn’t really know where we...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Jon Clarke – former Leeds, Worcester and Northampton centre
On reflection, being told there was no money left in the kitty at Bristol and that I was free to move...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 10 years agoDanny Care is on Lions mission
Danny Care is hoping to make it third time lucky as he targets a place on the British and Irish Lions...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 3 teams
Bath v Worcester Bath: Homer; Rokoduguni, Banahan, Bowden, Watson; Ford (c), Fotulai’i; Auterac, Batty, Thomas, Charteris, Attwood, Ewels, Sisi, Houston Replacements: Dunn, Catt,...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Right or wrong, I’m pleased Luke Pearce took responsibility
The first games of the season are always a bit of a mess and last week was no exception as all...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Warren Gatland can turn this crazy schedule to his advantage
The 2017 Lions head coach job in New Zealand was Warren Gatland’s to turn down, and I’m pleased that he has...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWaldouck pens Newcastle permanent deal
Newcastle Falcons have agreed a permanent contract to sign Dominic Waldouck after impressing during his trial spell with the club. The...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Paul Hull – former England and Bristol full-back
Throughout any playing career you have ups and downs and when I played for Bristol that was most definitely the case....
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 2 teams
Bath v Newcastle Bath: Homer; Rokoduguni, Joseph, Clark, Banahan; Ford (c), Fotuali’i; Auterac, Batty, Palma-Newport, Charteris, Attwood, Ewels, Sisi, Mercer Replacements: Dunn, Obano,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoBen Youngs relishing Aaron Mauger learning curve at Leicester
Ben Youngs hopes trophy success and renewed confidence at Leicester will underpin his claims to the England No.9 jersey while enhancing...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoI’ve been beating my demons says Kurtley Beale
Watching Kurtley Beale, ball in hand, whizzing past defences at full speed is one of the most beautiful sights in the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 10 years agoBilly Vunipola knows it’s not only Nathan Hughes gunning for his jersey
Rapidly-maturing Billy Vunipola says he will relish the competition from Wasps‘ counterpart Nathan Hughes as he bids to take his game...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBristol bring in Rob Hawkins
Rob Hawkins has joined Bristol on a short-term deal as injury cover for Marc Jones. The hooker, who has had spells...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Scene now set for Danny Cipriani to realise his full potential
Today’s clash at the Ricoh Arena thrusts Danny Cipriani into the spotlight once again and there will be huge pressure on...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWith high risk of a charge-down, the drop-goal is now a dying art
Drop goals feature heavily on the showreel of rugby’s greatest moments: Joel Stransky and Jonny Wilkinson won World Cups with them...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoJoshua Chasinga chasing his dream at Newcastle Falcons
Music producer turned professional rugby player Joshua Chisanga is on track to become the first full Kenyan international to play in...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 1 teams
Gloucester v Leicester Gloucester: Marshall; Sharples, Scott, Twelvetrees, Purdy; Burns, Laidlaw (c); Thomas, Hibbard, Afoa, Savage, Galarza; Moriarty, Kvesic, Morgan Replacements:...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 10 years agoI’d suffer the pain again for England says Jack Nowell
Fearless Jack Nowell has revealed how he battled through the pain barrier to help England clinch June’s 3-0 series win over...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoExeter Chief Cowan-Dickie targets new season ahead
Luke Cowan-Dickie admitted it was nice to “dust off the cobwebs” as he helped Exeter Chiefs make it two wins from...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWorcester Cavaliers fixture dates confirmed
Monday night rugby returns to Sixways in September as Worcester Cavaliers look forward to the 2016/17 Aviva A League campaign. The...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoQ&A with Gloucester DoR David Humphreys
David Humphreys is entering a defining third season as director of rugby at Gloucester. The Ulsterman tells NEALE HARVEY why it’s...
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