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RUGBY SHORTS

Smith facing assault rap WALLABY George Smith has been released from detention in Japan – but prosecutors say investigations into his...

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Features

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THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RUGBY CLUBS IN THE COUNTY OF GWENT

Abertillery (Founded 1883): Early rugby hotbed, the town boasted five separate rugby teams before they amalgamated to form the one club...

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Miscellaneous

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Kiwis left short at No.10 as Sopoaga signs off

NEWS EXTRA ALL Blacks coach Steve Hansen is disappointed at Lima Sopoaga’s decision to leave New Zealand and sign for Wasps....

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Features

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More than a tough guy but Meads was tough!

Memorial: Sir Colin Meads and his wife Lady Verna with a new statue of himself Uncompromising: Meads charges down a kick...

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Features

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Stack knew how to make most of his many talents

BRIAN ‘STACK’ STEVENS (Cornish Pirates, Cornwall, England and Lions tourist) Died October 10 aged 76 Cornish farmer and a rock of...

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Latest News

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Warburton hits fresh peak with New Year OBE

Ian McLauchlan Ed Morrison James Robson BRITISH Lions captain Sam Warburton says he is “overwhelmed, privileged and very proud,” after being...

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Columnists

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Williams column: Ability of new caps offers Wales reasons to be cheerful after below-par 2017

Shane Williams says Welsh provinces enjoyed a better 2017 than the national team

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Miscellaneous

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Wales miss out as Dai commits to Wasps

By PETER JACKSON DAI Young is set to sign a long-term contract with Wasps that will effectively rule him out of...

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Latest News

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Vui banks on Bristol to make him a world star

By NEALE HARVEY Powerhouse: Chris Vui in action for Bristol against Doncaster PICTURES: Gareth Lyons ULTRA-CONFIDENT Samoan Chris Vui aims to...

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Latest News

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Call to cut the subs will cull land of the giants

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW The first substitution at Test level took place 50 years ago next summer...

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Features

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Tigers told to stand up to Irish bullies

By JON NEWCOMBE Looking for response: Luke Hamilton in action against Racing 92 PICTURE: Getty Images BACK rower Luke Hamilton believes...

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Latest News

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Rennie factor would help Wales develop – Elliot

By STEFFAN THOMAS DAVE Rennie is the “perfect fit” to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales head coach according to Former All...

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Features

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DREAMTEAM

PAUL TUPAI, BEDFORD AND FORMER NORTHAMPTON LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Soane Tonga’uiha –...

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Features

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Piutau could stand in way of England World Cup bid

ENGLANDwill be on a World Cup collision course with the most expensive wing in the game if Tonga succeed in repatriating...

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Features

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Drunks make mockery of great Cardiff Test match

THEWelsh Rugby Union are facing renewed calls for the closure of bars during matches at the Principality Stadium following a flood...

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Latest News

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Ravens put their claws into Neath to bag double triumph

By JON DALY Neath…8 Bridgend …15 BRIDGEND completed a Principality Premiership West league double over Ospreylian rivals Neath at the Gnoll....

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Autumn Internationals

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Cain column: Chatty refs have aided the growth of dissent

By Nick Cain Dissent is an evil genie that was always going to escape from the bottle when Rugby Union referees...

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Autumn Internationals

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Shane Williams column: Learn lessons and put South Africa to the sword!

Wales must learn from New Zealand loss and be more clinical against the Boks this weekend...

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Miscellaneous

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Now for the Six Nations title says happy Eddie

By GARY FITZGERAL Twinkle toes: Elliot Daly crosses for England ‘s sixth try PICTURE: Getty Images EDDIE Jones insists his England...

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Autumn Internationals

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Five more tries, but Wales had them rattled

PETER JACKSON COMMENT The gulf in tries between the old rivals has widened with every mis-match since that blessed last Saturday...

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Autumn Internationals

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Learn lessons and put Boks to sword!

SHANE WILLIAMS Excellent: Dan Biggar WHAT A Test match that was! Wales came out on the wrong side of the result,...

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Columnists

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Ashton try touch can ‘t save Toulon strugglers

FRENCH COLUMN The last time Toulon lost three games in a row they ended the season as domestic and European champions....

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Autumn Internationals

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Welsh dreams are blown All Blacks shooting star to dust by called Ioane

From NICK CAIN at Principality Stadium Determination: Gareth Davies breaks the All Black defence to score PICTURES: Huw Evans & GettyImages...

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Columnists

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Jackson column: How Clem Thomas seized once in a lifetime opportunity

Ahead of Wales v New Zealand, Peter Jackson recalls when Clem Thomas overcame personal tragedy

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Columnists

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Guscott column: England will improve this year, but so will the All Blacks

With Eddie Jones saying England need to play catch up with the All Blacks, Jeremy Guscott looks at their chances

By Jeremy Guscott

Miscellaneous

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Lydiate: All Blacks need our A game

Gatland: We didn’t cheat over scrums DAN Lydiate has warned Wales they must bring their A game or risk being hammered...

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Autumn Internationals

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Tipuric is key if we want to beat the All Blacks

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Clean ball: Cory Hill rises highest to claim a lineout for Wales There is no...

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Autumn Internationals

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Pure farce as Wales play the crocked prop card that drew jeers in Paris

PETER JACKSON COMMENT Held: Kristian Dacey tries to break through The Georgian Prime Minister had promised to declare tomorrow a public...

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Features

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Don’t miss this night of Lions magic

SPECIAL OFFER Tour heroes: Sam Warburton, centre, hails the fans TWO great Lions captains are coming together for a night to...

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Premiership

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How Clem seized once in a lifetime opportunity

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Even now, more than 20 years after his death, Clem Thomas remains as...

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Autumn Internationals

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Wales let off as front row rule denies Georgians late chance to share spoils

By ALEX BYWATER THERE was late drama in Cardiff, Georgia coming close to stealing what would have been a famous draw...

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Autumn Internationals

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Ireland turn the screw with three-try flourish

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER IRELAND, with a performance of growing authority and excellence, dismissed South Africa from their presence to get their...

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Latest News

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Beal lit up Arms Park long before Twickenham

Over the last 20 years almost as many embryonic Lions have taken their first steps at what must be the most...

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Miscellaneous

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Injury blow to Davies as Gatland woes grow

Just like that: Nathan Hughes stretches out to score England’s first try against the Pumas PICTURE: Pinnacle JONATHAN Davies is a...

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Autumn Internationals

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Don’t despair, Wales moving in right direction

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS New 10-12 axis: Owen Williams and Dan Biggar combine CLOSE, but no cigar!...

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Autumn Internationals

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Gatland’s boys unveil new tricks but Beale’s Gatland’s boys unveil new tricks but Beale’s

PETER JACKSON PETER JACKSON COMMENT Magician: Wallaby full-back Kurtley Beale As part of their pre-match entertainment, the Wales management treated their...

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Autumn Internationals

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Hansen recalls Kieran Read to All Blacks squad for Paris visit

New Zealand coach makes 12 changes to matchday squad to take on France

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Latest News

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Reddin could get England pack back to 2003 standard

THE decision by Eddie Jones to court Dave Reddin, England’s 2003 World Cup-winning conditioning guru, shows just how difficult it is...

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Latest News

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Handling skills can give me advantage says Seb

NEWS EXTRA By STEFFAN THOMAS CARDIFF Blues lock Seb Davies hopes his unique playing style can give him an edge over...

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Greats who starred on and off the field

Cheers: Terry McCashin ONE of the great things about amateur rugby is that so many players enjoyed notable and accomplished lives...

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Features

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Brive’s man of steel was the architect of All Black slaying

Points machine: Christophe Lamaison CHRISTOPHE Lamaison had absolutely no gas and you can count on the fingers of one hand the...

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Club Rugby

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Teen-star Jalibert lets Toulouse off hook

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Heartache: Matthieu Jalibert missed a winning kick for Bordeaux An 18-year-old making his fly-half debut in the...

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Autumn Internationals

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Look North, Barbarians, before it all goes South

From NICK CAIN at Tiwckenham Opener: Richie Mo’unga scores the first try THIS was more like a New Zealand trial match...

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Autumn Internationals

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Absent England players missed great chance says Baa-baas coach Deans

BARBARIANS coach Robbie Deans, right,insists England missed an opportunity to test their players against New Zealand by preventing them from representing...

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