All posts tagged "Bath"
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Harlequins – Jason Gilmore’s sense of adventure will face tough test
Harlequins head into the new Prem campaign with Jason Gilmore looking to add structure to their adventurous style after a difficult...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Newcastle Red Bulls – Hoskins Sotutu the right man to get the juices flowing
Newcastle Red Bulls head into their first full season under Red Bull with a major rebuild and Hoskins Sotutu among the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Northampton Saints – Phil Dowson’s men will count on team spirit to defend their title
Northampton Saints begin the defence of their Prem title with Phil Dowson’s men relying on squad spirit and stability despite several...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Sale Sharks – Alex Sanderson will want Courtney Lawes to set the standard
Sale Sharks are looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign, with Courtney Lawes and a host of experienced recruits tasked...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoPrem preview: Saracens – Brendan Venter plans to make the most of George Martin’s power
Brendan Venter returns to the Saracens hot seat as director of rugby, with George Martin, Alfie Barbeary and Tomos Williams among...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoCarreras hits the ground running for Bath
Glasgow........ 5pts Bath..............53pts BATH put nine tries past a youthful Glasgow side to build momentum ahead of their Prem opener at...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoFurbank forced off after a minute
Harlequins............. 33pts Edinburgh................19pts GEORGE Furbank lasted only a minute on his Quins debut on Friday night in the pre-season win against...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Brett Herron – I am proud I can call myself a Prem champ
Brett Herron, the former Ulster, Jersey Reds, Harlequins, Biarritz and Colomiers fly-half, reflects on his life in rugby.
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National League One
/ 3 weeks agoApperley inspires his Bishops to a thrilling win
Rams ........................ 31 Bishop’s S ...............34 ■By RICHARD ASHTON RAMS were edged out by Bishop’s Stortford in a 10-try National One...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoHow to make sure poachers act legally
Snatch: The first arriving player eyeing up a steal Opportunity: The poacher is clearly in a good position to challenge for...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Exeter Chiefs: Title odds, key players and stats
Exeter Chiefs head into the 2026-27 Prem season as 9/1 fifth favourites after reaching last season’s final, with Rob Baxter’s side...
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International Rugby
/ 1 month agoLee Blackett: England must learn to start as they finish ahead of World Cup
England attack coach Lee Blackett wants Steve Borthwick’s side to show the form they have produced at the end of recent...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoJeremy Guscott: It is time for England boss Steve Borthwick to choose his style
Jeremy Guscott believes Steve Borthwick must settle on a clear identity for England as pressure builds on the head coach ahead...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoDafydd Jenkins: Exeter Chiefs are determined to go one better in the Prem
Dafydd Jenkins admits Exeter Chiefs are still hungry after last season’s Prem final defeat and wants them to build their title...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoChris Hewett: Saracens buck the trend of ever-increasing prices in the Prem
Chris Hewett examines the soaring cost of watching live rugby and asks whether Saracens’ decision to cut season-ticket prices could prove...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoCourtney Lawes calls for change to England selection policy
Courtney Lawes has called for England to pick their best players regardless of where they play, reigniting the debate over the...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoArundell leads fightback as rusty Bath are caught cold
■By SAM JACKSON Forward drive: Blindside Kayde Sylvester gets Bedford moving PICTURES: Bedford Blues BATH overturned a 19-point deficit to run...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoScotland ace Lang returns ‘home’ to Quins
HARLEQUINS have resigned Scotland centre James Lang for the new season following his release from Edinburgh. Lang, who came through the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 1 month agoLumsden Jnr is even faster than his father
A NEW fast bowler introduced himself at Trent Bridge on Thursday by zipping through Nottinghamshire’s second innings. Manny Lumsden’s 5-36 on...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoEthan Roots: Exeter Chiefs ready to go again after Prem heartbreak
Ethan Roots insists Exeter Chiefs can build on last season’s Prem final heartbreak despite a major summer squad overhaul.
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Features
/ 1 month agoRuck cleaners must have a clear mission
Olivier Klemenczak is needed to protect the ball from the Leinster poachers Ireland just about secure ruck ball. However, it is...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Leicester Tigers: Title odds, key players and squad changes
Leicester Tigers head into the new Premiership season as 7/1 contenders after finishing fourth last term, with Geoff Parling’s side boasting...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Bristol Bears: Title odds, key players and squad changes
Bristol Bears head into the new Premiership season as 17/1 outsiders after finishing sixth last term, but their fearless attacking style...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Saracens: Title odds, key players and squad changes
Saracens enter the new Prem season with Brendan Venter back at the helm, a talented squad and plenty to prove after...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoWales flanker Jac Morgan is looking to impress the locals at Gloucester
Jac Morgan is relishing the challenge of playing in front of Gloucester’s passionate Shed supporters after making the move from Wales...
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoNick Cain: RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul
Nick Cain argues the RFU Board must act now to restore trust in the game, overhaul its governance and address the...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBristol Prop Max Lahiff re-elected to RPA role
Bristol prop Max Lahiff has been re-elected as chair of the RPA’s Men’s Rugby Board, with Bath captain Ben Spencer appointed...
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/ 1 month agoObano on his way to France
ENGLAND loose-head Beno Obano will leave Bath at the end of the season to join Top 14 side Pau. His departure...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoSanderson to let his new boys run loose
By BEN JAYCOCK Old hand: Courtney Lawes starts on the blindside for Sale PICTURES: Sale Sharks PREVIEW... Sale Sharks v Bath...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBattling adversity inspires me, says Ford
■By GARY FITZGERALD SALE set out on their Premiership Cup hunt today with George Ford claiming his illustrious playing career will...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoOne player who could bounce Billy Vunipola
DREAMTEAM MAX NORTHCOTE-GREEN, THE FORMER BATH, COVENTRY, ROSSLYN PARK, LONDON IRISH, EXETER CHIEFS AND EALING TRAILFINDERS FLANKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoPage puts Scarlets on right road
■By JAMES CROUCH SCARLETS made an impressive start to their pre-season campaign as six tries secured a commanding victory over Exeter...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoHansen impresses as Connacht cruise past Ealing
■By PETER CLARKE Connacht ..........26pts Tries: Van Wyk, Moose, de Buitlear, Treacy Conversions: Naughton (2) E Trailfinders ..14pts Tries: Hyde (2)...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoNew Taunton role for former England centre
NEWSEXTRA FORMER England centre Ollie Devoto has returned to Taunton following his retirement from playing to begin a new off-field career....
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Josh Hallett – My amazing moments playing for Saracens
Josh Hallett, the former Saracens, Old Albanian and Ampthill centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoJersey already prove they mean business
JERSEY RFC are using their business network to help new recruits get established on the island. Summer signing Freddie Earnshaw, a...
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Features
/ 1 month agoDan Cottrell: Look for cues, see it early, arrive ready
Dan Cottrell continues his coaching series by examining how players can read the cues, arrive quickly and stay strong to win...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Northampton Saints: Title odds, key players and life after George Furbank
Northampton Saints head into the new Prem season with the squad and firepower to challenge for another title, but George Furbank’s...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoSiya Kolisi’s South Africa make amends with series-levelling victory against New Zealand
The Springboks produced a far more clinical display in Cape Town, overcoming New Zealand 33-26.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSeb Driscoll’s powered up for big Harlequins job
Harlequins flanker Seb Driscoll has added four or five kilos of muscle and pushed his fitness to new levels as he...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem review: Phil Dowson’s found a winning formula at Northampton Saints that money can’t buy
Paul Rees finishes his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Northampton Saints.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBurns lands Tigers role
FREDDIE Burns has returned to Leicester Tigers as kicking coach. The 36-year-old recently retired from a glittering playing career which took...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoCaptain Spencer to miss start of season
BATH captain Ben Spencer will miss the start of the Prem season after having surgery on a long-standing shoulder injury. The...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoPrem Cup purpose is changing but competition still has value
Charge: Tom Hooper, of Exeter Chiefs, carries the ball THE Premiership Cup kicks off on Saturday and it will be an...
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Matt Garvey – It’s bittersweet watching Bath win big prizes now
Matt Garvey, the former London Irish, Bath, Gloucester, Worcester Warriors and England Saxons second row, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoBath’s scratch side impress in defeat
By WILLIAM BULL Perpignan.......53 Bath.................. 42 BATH showed their strength in depth despite opening their pre-season campaign with a hard-fought defeat...
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Feature
/ 1 month agoDan Cottrell: Five ways to win the race to the gain line
Dan Cottrell continues his coaching series by examining how teams can win the race to the gain line through better passing,...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Bath: Title odds, key players and transfers
Bath enter the new Prem season among the favourites after finishing second in the league last term.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoOlly Woodburn insists Exeter Chiefs have no Prem final demons
Olly Woodburn believes Exeter Chiefs have the unity and belief to put last season’s Premiership final heartbreak behind them and launch...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoDavies leaves Tigers to join Wales coaching team
ALEX Davies is leaving Leicester Tigers to become a kicking coach for Wales. Steve Tandy has appointed the 40-year-old after being...
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