All posts tagged "Championship"
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Adam Kwasnicki – London Scottish hooker
Did you get a chance to switch-off this summer? Knowing when to switch off is an important part of being a...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoChampionship round 1 teams
Bristol v Bedford Bristol: Jack Wallace; Tom Varndell, Jack Tovey, Ben Mosses, Charlie Amesbury; Adrian Jarvis, Will Cliff; Jack O’Connell, Marc Jones...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher pays tribute to Bakkies Botha
It’s all a bit rock’n’roll for Bakkies Botha at present. Farewell gigs in Cape Town, Tokyo and, most recently, at the...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoWallabies can exploit Red Rose uncertainty says Matt Burke
Wallabies legend believes Australia can make it a hat-trick of World Cup wins on UK soil.
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Robin Cowling – former England prop
With my family background I suppose I was destined to play rugby. My dad came from County Durham and played Rugby...
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain’s column: James Horwill axe shows how the mighty can fall, fast
James Horwill’s arrival at The Stoop to join his new Harlequins team-mates will probably come sooner than he expected following his...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoOpenside duo key for Wallabies says George Smith
Breakdown master George Smith has backed Australia to cause England and Wales no end of trouble in the ‘Pool of Death’...
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Adam Jamieson – Cornish Pirates prop
Adam Jamieson spent most of last season out injured but the young tighthead has worked hard to regain full fitness this...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 11 years agoJeff Probyn: How those cunning Aussies threw World Cup wide open
That’s it! All bets are off after last week’s results in the Rugby Championship as the favourites for both games failed...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoHorwill and White omitted from Australia’s World Cup squad
James Horwill will arrive at Harlequins earlier than expected as the former Australia captain wasn’t included in Michael Cheika’s World Cup...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott’s column: Size, skill and speed, the Wallaby backs have it all
Despite the heavy defeat the Wallabies just got from New Zealand, when it comes to backline talent, I believe the 14...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson’s column: TV drops Gareth Edwards… unlike Lions and Wales
Wales never went anywhere without him and neither did the Lions. Just as the unbeatable Joe Calzaghe never lost a world...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoAmbitious London Welsh demand clarity on promotion plan
London Welsh head coach Rowland Phillips has called for clarity over promotion arrangements before the new Championship campaign kicks-off on September...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Darren Barry – Worcester and former Cornish Pirates & Bristol lock
1. Mako Vunipola – A big, strong and physical prop who has the skills of a back. He’s very humble and...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoJamie George is England’s form hooker, says Alistair Hargreaves
Alistair Hargreaves has backed Jamie George’s World Cup bid, claiming boss Stuart Lancaster would “make a huge mistake” if he omits...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s column: Scandalous delay that haunts the World Cup
One of the biggest drawbacks of Rugby Union’s obsession with amateurism was that the Rugby World Cup was belatedly dragged kicking...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher previews the Bledisloe Cup
This year’s quick-fire Rugby Championship seems to be hurtling to a conclusion almost before it began but the organisers couldn’t have...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott’s column: Bok boys can do lot more than just bash
It would be a huge surprise if these sides continue to play this type of expansive rugby in the World Cup,...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoHooper banned but free to face New Zealand
Michael Hooper will be able to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship decider next week despite receiving a banned for...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoFight to the death will bring best out of Billy Twelvetrees
Billy Twelvetrees insists he is excited rather than daunted by the battle raging around England‘s coveted No.12 jersey as the clock...
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain looks at the way Michael Cheika is trying to rebuild the Australian scrum
Australian have traditionally struggled to match South Africa for size and strength, but Michael Cheika is on a mission to change...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s Rugby Championship preview
In a World Cup year a short sharp Rugby Championship – each of the four teams plays each other just the...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoFlyer Josh Drauniniu on crusade to shake off Dean Ryan rejection
After a season to forget with Worcester Josh Drauniniu returns to London Welsh with one goal, to play rugby again. The...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott’s column: Michael Cheika can bring best out of talented Wallabies
If we know one thing about Australia it’s that they frequently get it right for World Cups. A lot of their...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoPremiership plans for expansion go on hold
PRL plans to expand and impose a moratorium on promotion and relegation from 2016 are in doubt.
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Jeff Probyn
/ 11 years agoJeff Probyn’s column: So, is the ‘Old Boys’ Club’ in control of rugby again?
Training camps, past managers views and the World Cup have taken the focus off the biggest decision the game faces in...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott’s column: Treasure this camp, lads – time passes in a blink
The great upside of getting into England training camp early is that the excitement builds from the minute you arrive at...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy life in Rugby: Ben Skirving – former Bristol, Saracens, Bath and England lock
If I was asked to pick a standout moment in my rugby career I’d be hard pushed to name just one,...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoGiteau, Mitchell and Mumm called up by Australia
Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and Dean Mumm have all been included in Australia‘s 40-man training squad for the Rugby Championship. The...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher speaks to Firebrand Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu about preaching the message of alofa
As well as being a cracking Test centre and fly-half and a ‘have boots will travel’ professional for a decade or...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoPlay-offs? Not Jersey says cagey boss Harvey Biljon
Jersey rugby director has poured scorn on Justin Burnell’s belief that his side can be Championship play-off candidates next season.
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott: You can bet Richie McCaw and Dan Carter will be ready
One of the big stories so far in the Super 15 is the Crusaders failing to make the play-offs for the...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoHarlequins’ Jordan Burns joins Bedford Blues
Harlequins today confirmed that Academy scrum-half Jordan Burns will join Greene King IPA Championship side Bedford Blues. The former sprinter, 21,...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoLeicester snap Dom Barrow from Newcastle
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on June 7, Leicester Tigers have secured the services of second-row forward...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Mark Lilley – London Scottish and former Bath and Bristol loosehead
1. Nathan Catt – Best prank caller I’ve ever worked with and a very good friend. Moved from back-row to prop...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 11 years agoJeff Probyn’s column: Stuart Lancaster’s left with more questions than answers
Well, well at last the bridesmaids have become the brides as Saracens stormed to victory last weekend in the Premiership final...
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain discusses the political dangers which are threatening Championship clubs
Chris Pennell’s superb two-try contribution to the thrilling 30-30 draw in the second-leg of the Championship final at Sixways on the...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott’s column: Get the scrum sorted or risk damaging our great product
This season as a whole has been very positive, and the attitude of teams in the Premiership will, hopefully, help to...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoEXCLUSIVE: BT Sport set to showcase Championship rugby
By JON NEWCOMBE BT Sport are ready to add the Championship to their growing rugby portfolio. The broadcaster is said to...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoSix Nations TV deal set to rocket past £50m a season
The next Six Nations television deal is expected to increase by 25 per cent.
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoHomer called by England U20s to replace Townsend
Will Homer will replace Stuart Townsend in the England U20s World Rugby Championship squad after the Exeter scrum-half sustained a knee...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoKeep promotion, it gives clubs hope, says RPA boss Damian Hopley
Championship clubs must continue to have access to the top-flight and says the RFU should think carefully before endorsing Premiership plans.
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Paul Jarvis – Doncaster full-back
1. Wind As a full-back I’m not a big fan of wind. For 40 minutes you’ll spend most of your time...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoChampionship final 2nd leg teams
Worcester v Bristol Worcester: Chris Pennell; Tom Biggs, Alex Grove, Ryan Mills, Cooper Vuna; Ryan Lamb, JB Bruzulier; Val Rapava Ruskin,...
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Marco Mama – Bristol flanker
1. Being called South African I was born in Nigeria but brought up in Zimbabwe yet people seem to always mistake...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoHarlequins prop Matt Shields now ready for his crack in big league
Rookie Harlequins tighthead Matt Shields has endured a baptism of fire since joining from Darlington Mowden Park in February and emerged...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoCarnegie bring in Forsyth
Yorkshire Carnegie have agreed a two-year contract with Sale Sharks centre Andy Forsyth from the start of the 2015-16 Greene King...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoLondon Scottish sign Scotland Sevens scrum-half
London Scottish have confirmed the signature of Scotland Sevens scrum-half Russell Weir ahead of the 2015/16 season. The 25-year-old former age...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoChampionship final 1st leg preview: “Our big-hitters must nullify Matthew Morgan” – Ryan Lamb
Defence will decide the outcome of the Championship final, according to Worcester fly-half Ryan Lamb, whose half-back battle with livewire Welsh...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 11 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s feature: How the RAF revived spirit of Bader and Cooler King
Through adversity to the stars, as the RAF motto proclaims. Taking on the might of the Army and Navy has always...
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