All posts tagged "Bath"
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoBath are stunned as Exeter Chiefs head to the Prem final
Exeter Chiefs stunned defending champions Bath 27-26 with a brilliant second-half fightback yesterday to reach their first Prem final since 2021.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoBath 26-27 Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter’s heroes knock out the reigning champions
Exeter Chiefs produced one of the great Prem comebacks courtesy of a herculean defensive set against Bath, surviving 40 phases with...
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International Rugby
/ 1 day agoEngland boss Steve Borthwick leads the praise for Sir Kevin Sinfield
Steve Borthwick led the congratulations for Kevin Sinfield after the England defence coach was awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoMacclesfield ‘anger’ after shock relegation from National Two North
Despite finishing third in National Two North this season, Macclesfield have been left ‘disappointed and angry’ after being relegated to Regional...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoSaracens’ Tom Willis is crowned Prem player of the year ahead of France move
Saracens No.8 Tom Willis leaves England for France as the Prem player of the year.
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International Rugby
/ 1 day agoPhil Morrow: England would love players to take a break
Phil Morrow, England’s head of performance, would love to mimic New Zealand’s sabbatical model – but admits it is a non-runner.
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International Rugby
/ 1 day agoScotland boss Gregor Townsend calls up two uncapped hookers for the Nations Championship
Gregor Townsend has called up two uncapped hookers in Scotland’s 36-man squad for the Nations Championship with George Turner and Dave...
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Latest News
/ 1 day agoMackenzie Martin keen to take up new Beziers challenge
Beziers-bound back rower Mackenzie Martin feels it is the right time to leave his comfort zone and embrace a new culture...
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Letters
/ 1 day agoSize does matter
CONSIDERING Steve Borthwick was around when power, weight and size mattered in the scrum and pack, has he lost the plot?...
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Features
/ 1 day agoOnce again, Bordeaux are leaders of the pack
Peter Jackson reveals his exclusive club-by-club attendances list for the regulation season in Europe’s major leagues DURING a season when the...
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Peter Jackson
/ 1 day agoGiorgi boy is setting a high bar for try scoring
GIORGI Melikidze did something in Paris a fortnight ago which barely caused as much as a ripple on this side of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 day agoMy 15 to follow had some hits – but selection’s a tough game
THE regular season is done and it’s time to quickly review my eclectic 15 to follow which I offered up back...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 days agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Who wins the Prem semis? Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers & Bath v Exeter Chiefs
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Northampton Chronicle rugby writer Tom...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoMaro Itoje left out of England squad for latest training camp
Maro Itoje misses England’s latest training squad as uncertainty continues over his involvement in next month’s Nations Championship.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoThe winner takes it all! Exeter Chiefs snatch final Prem semi-final spot
Exeter Chiefs grabbed the final Prem semi-final place with victory over Saracens yesterday and will take on Bath next weekend.
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Latest News
/ 1 week ago10 are on way out at Bath
BATH have announced a 10-man departures list ahead of next season, with six senior players moving on. The headline exits are...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoJeremy Guscott: The rise of Bath is down to Roger Spurrell
The respect and affection for Roger Spurrell that has poured out since it was announced the inspirational former Bath captain and...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoRussell will be ready for Exeter clash, says van Graan
BATH expect Finn Russell to be available for Saturday’s play-off against Exeter at the Rec. The Scotland and Lions outside-half has...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoBath 24-22 Leicester Tigers: Thomas du Toit’s hat-trick sees off Tigers
The play-off weekend will feature two derbies after Bath held on against Leicester Tigers in a match with home advantage on...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoExeter Chiefs 32-12 Saracens: Rob Baxter’s side march on as Henry Slade leads the way
When two tribes go to war - a point is all that you can score. For years, Exeter and Saracens have...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoSale Sharks 38-17 Bristol Bears: Alex Sanderson’s men enjoy a taste of what may lie ahead
Goodness knows it has been a season to forget for Sale Sharks, but this was a final-day victory to savour as...
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Features
/ 1 week agoMy Life in Rugby: Huw Taylor – I’ll never forget scoring for England’s U20s
Huw Taylor, the former Worcester Warriors, Dragons, RGC 1404 & Seattle Seawolves lock/blindside, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Features
/ 1 week agoHennessey ruled out
BATH centre Louie Hennessey has been ruled out of Wales’ summer internationals with injury with a shoulder injury sustained during their...
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Features
/ 1 week agoRyan Lamb: If it was my choice, I’d give Fin Smith the No.10 shirt for England and back him properly
Now helping drive the resurgence of Plymouth Albion, former England Saxons fly-half Ryan Lamb – who enjoyed spells at Gloucester, London...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 week agoBrendan Gallagher: Longer seasons don’t give us much in return
Brendan Gallagher argues that rugby’s domestic season has become longer despite featuring fewer meaningful matches than in the early years of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Play off chaos! Exeter Chiefs v Saracens Prem shootout + URC semi finals
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by TRP writer Chris Collyer to...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNorthampton Saints flanker Tom Pearson sets his sights on England return
Tom Pearson has had another strong season for Premiership leaders Northampton Saints but has not come closer to adding to his...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSteven Luatua and AJ MacGinty agree new deals at Bristol Bears
Bristol Bears flanker Steven Luatua has extended his contract into a 10th season with the club.
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: It’s time for Fin Smith to run England from No.10
Here’s my England backline to face South Africa in Johannesburg on July 4, based on current form and availability.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBath lead the way as Prem’s big spenders
Champions Bath were the Prem’s biggest spenders in their treble-winning season of 2024/25.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMcParland to step up after Mitchell blow
ARCHIE McParland will play a key role in Northampton’s title charge with England scrum-half Alex Mitchell likely to miss the rest...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBristol Bears 21-19 Bath: Benhard Janse van Rensburg leads the fightback for Pat Lam’s side
Benhard Janse van Rensburg celebrated his call-up to the England squad with a stunning second-half performance to spearhead Bears to a...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoWe failed to take chances – coach
BATH head of rugby Johann van Graan saw his side miss the chance to go back to the top of the...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLeicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs: Geoff Parling – We are in control of our own destiny
Leicester Tigers face a potential shootout against Bath at The Rec on Saturday for home advantage in the play-offs, but must...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoStormers 44-21 Cardiff: South African giants too good for brave Blue & Blacks
Cardiff were left “gutted” as their historic season came to an end despite a brave effort in this URC quarter-final clash...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoLam’s Bears show their teeth at last
IT was great to see Bristol bounce back to their best with that victory over arch rivals Bath on Friday night....
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Success in Europe not all about the money
The European finals in sweltering Bilbao proved to be a humbling weekend for Irish sides with both Ulster and Leinster taking...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoCaolan Englefield: Tomos Williams has raised my game at Gloucester
Gloucester fans are ruing another imminent big name departure from Kingsholm but Caolan Englefield is merely grateful for having the chance...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoEngland’s Tommy Freeman in the frame to make his mark at 13
Tommy Freeman is set to be England’s lucky 13 as Steve Borthwick’s side embark on one of their toughest assignments under...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoInvestment boost likely, says owner
GLOUCESTER owner Martin St Quinton says there is “greater appetite” to invest in Prem rugby now relegation has been officially scrapped....
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoAustralia’s Len Ikitau sets his sights on World Cup spot after deciding to leave Exeter Chiefs
Len Ikitau is returning to Australia at the end of the season to pursue his dream of playing in a World...
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoSteve Borthwick: My job is to build the best England team I can
Steve Borthwick understands criticism of his selection of South Africa-born centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg but says his job is to...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoENGLAND SQUAD
FORWARDS: Jamie Blamire (Leicester Tigers), Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers), Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby), Alex Coles (Northampton Saints), Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins), Tom...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoSharks snap up Roe from Chiefs
SALE Sharks have signed scrum-half Xavier Roe on a two-year deal from New Zealand side Chiefs. Roe, 27, who is uncapped...
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Letters
/ 3 weeks agoOjomoh deserves his chance to shine
I HAVE no issue with Steve Borthwick selecting Benhard Janse van Rensburg for the England training squad. The rules are the...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoNick Cain: England are unbalanced – both on and off the field
Steve Borthwick’s England squads get stranger by the minute, whether you are looking at player selection, or that of his coaching...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks ago“The selection of the first training squad for the new Nations Cup was all over the shop”
Dave Reddin fitness, Hardy throwing, and Sherylle Calder vision coaching. Woodward shaped the attack after Brian Ashton stepped down in 2000....
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoLondon Scottish 7-27 Blackheath: The Club far too strong for second-rate Scots
Blackheath returned to the second tier of English rugby for the first time since 1999 as they crushed London Scottish in...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoTommy Freeman among the stars nominated for major awards
Tommy Freeman has been nominated for both Prem rugby and England men’s player of the season awards.
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoSun is yet to set on England empire
THE sun, it seems, has yet to set on one section of England’s empire. Bristol’s Benhard Janse van Rensburg will be...














