All posts tagged "Championship"
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Schools / Universities
/ 1 year agoHartpury, L’borough duel for the title
BUCS RUGBY ■By TOM JEFFREYS IT’S all to play for as BUCS Super Rugby enters the final stages of another enthralling...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoNo pressure on Fin Smith to outdo Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup – Ollie Lawrence
England centre Ollie Lawrence insists Fin Smith is not under pressure to outshine “world-class” Scotland fly-half Finn Russell during a pivotal...
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Podcast
/ 1 year agoPODCAST (S4, E23): Calcutta Cup and Six Nations R3 Preview with Scotland Great Craig Chalmers
It’s almost time for the third round of the 2025 Six Nations, and the headline fixture of the weekend takes place...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoBen Earl – England gunning for Six Nations redemption after rewatching Calcutta Cup losses
Ben Earl revealed the agony of rewatching recent Calcutta Cup failures has left England gunning for redemption as he admitted Scotland’s...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 1 year agoMost Thrilling Late-Late Shows in Six Nations History
England’s stunning late victory against France in the second round of the 2025 Six Nations will go down in history as...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEx-Navy chief aims broadside at ‘one-way’ RFU Roadshow
By NICK CAIN PADDY McAlpine, the chairman of Chichester RFC – a level six community club – has slammed the RFU...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoSteve Diamond’s war chest for Premiership relegation play-off
By Paul Rees Steve Diamond has built up a war chest as insurance should Newcastle find themselves in an end-ofseason relegation...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMax Malins leaving Bristol Bears to return to Saracens
Max Malins will rejoin Saracens from Bristol at the end of the season. England utility back Malins, who can play flyhalf,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGive Georgia chance to play with the best, urges Richard Cockerill
By Brendan McGilligan Richard Cockerill has called on Six Nations bosses to give developing European nations the opportunity to compete in...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoJosh Bassett and Will Wand give Leicester Tigers shot in the arm
By David Lawrence Coventry ...........26pts Tries: Hinkley 16, Morris 45, Warren 61, Barton 70 Conversions: Mathews 16; Mannion 45, 61 Leicester...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoPremiership Cup: Doncaster Knights in the mood but have to play waiting game
By Guy Williams Doncaster ........ 48pts Tries: Holden 32, 80, Rokoduguni 39, 47, Bunting 5, Smeaton 9, Wadsworth 57, Chapman 68...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoPremiership Cup: Francis Moore finds his range to send Ealing Trailfinders out of sight
By Will Gupwell L Scottish ......... 15pts Tries: Scott 2, Homes 73 Conversion: Wilstead 74 Penalty: Lloyd-Seed 28 Ealing .................35pts Tries:...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoBlow for Exeter Chiefs as Rusi Tuima faces two months out
By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs have been dealt an untimely blow with the news that powerhouse forward Rusi Tuima could be...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoPat Lam’s work ethic drives Bristol Bears – Jake Heenan
By Paul Rees When Pat Lam took charge of Connacht in 2013, one of his first acts was to take Jake...
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Features
/ 1 year agoJosh McNally – Too tall to be a pilot, I found lift-off in rugby
Jon Newcombe talks to Josh McNally who says that, without the RAF, he would not have achieved anything in the game...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoSix Nations sides singin’ in the rain – and I’m loving it
Rugby Matters - A weekly look at the game's other talking points, by Brendan Gallagher It was raining all over Europe...
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Rugby Europe Championship
/ 1 year agoBelgium looking good for RWC 2027
As signposted in this column a few weeks back, the four automatic qualifiers from Europe for RWC 2027 were decided in...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEllis was a rock that we’ll never forget, vows Old Reds’ Dan
By BEN JAYCOCK Well loved: Old Redcliffians hero Ellis Joseph NATIONAL League rugby was rocked last week when Old Redcliffians prop...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoConfidence and ambition are key
Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to London Scottish director of rugby Bryan Redpath, below Why did you get into coaching...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBayonne make it tough for Bordeaux
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Change of heart: France prop Tevita Tatafu has decided to stay at Bayonne PICTURES: Gety Images FOURTH...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoStorti leads way for impressive Portugal
Rugby Europe Championship IN the battle of the top two sides in pool B, Portugal came out on top with a...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoIt was a ‘no-brainer’ decision to rejoin Turner – Rylands
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Gotcha: Charles Rylands tackling Bath’s Billy Sela PICTURE: Getty Images Happy: Charles Rylands CHARLES Rylands started this...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoSix Nations: Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure
Matt Sherratt admitted he “couldn’t turn down” the chance to coach Wales after being appointed as Warren Gatland’s immediate successor. The...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoScotland’s Tom Jordan relishing chance to sample ‘hostile’ Twickenham atmosphere
Tom Jordan is relishing the prospect of his first away appearance for Scotland coming in what he expects to be a...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoWarren Gatland exits Wales boss role during Six Nations after 14th straight loss
Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by mutual agreement following a record run of 14 successive Test...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoSteve Borthwick’s best results as England head coach
By Charlie Elliott England have just defeated France in a great display of desire and tactical awareness, as well as plenty of...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoFive key talking points from the Six Nations: Steve Borthwick turns a corner
By Charlie Elliott Following another brilliant weekend of Six Nations action, during which England managed to get a famous win over...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoIreland dominate Scotland to remain only unbeaten Six Nations side
By Ethan BentsIreland beat Scotland in dominating fashion to continue their hunt for the Six Nations Championship hat-trick. Calvin Nash, Caelan Doris, James...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGeorgia’s call for stronger opposition
By Brendan McGilligan The president of the Georgian Rugby Union Soso Tkemaladze believes they have ‘outgrown’ the Rugby Europe Championship. Georgia...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoSix Nations: Steve Borthwick deserves credit for his brave calls in England’s win over France
By Brendan Gallagher Time to tip a hat in the direction of England coach Steve Borthwick who bit the bullet hard...
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Peter Jackson
/ 1 year agoSix Nations: Heads must roll for Wales, if not today, then very soon…
By Peter Jackson Just when the Red Dragon Brotherhood thought it couldn’t possibly get any worse, their team duly plunged through...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEasterby keeps faith with Prendergast at fly-half
■ By PAUL REES IRELAND have kept faith with outside-half Sam Prendergast who will make his first Test appearance outside Dublin...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRugby Europe Championship: Georgia on their way to super seven
Rugby Europe Championship By Ben Jaycock Georgia booked their place at World Cup 2027 with a 40-7 victory over the Netherlands....
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHoward Packman enjoys his debut for Germany
By Jon Newcombe While he was denied a deserved England cap despite being one of the best finishers around in the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBedford Blues give Bath’s all-stars a lesson in resilience
Steve Diamond’s observation that Bath have a squad of around 70 players, but still appear to be within the £6.4m Premiership...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoHarlequins take control to leave Ealing trailing in their wake
By George Wellbelove Ealing ................. 10pts Try: Willemse 3 Conversion: Jones 4 Penalty: Jones 34 Harlequins .......32pts Tries: Anderson 1, Waghorn...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoSemesa Rokoduguni steals in as Doncaster Knights pip Sale Sharks
By Andrew Smith Sale ....................19pts Tries: Ma’aasi-White 3, S Bedlow 54, Ene 74 Conversions: Curtis 3, 54 Doncaster .........20pts Tries: Veainu...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoGoode news for Saracens as they put London Scottish away
By Nathan Johns L Scottish ........... 0pts Saracens ..........20pts Tries: Wilson 38, 66, Tizard 80 Conversion: Johnson 39 Penalty: Johnson 9...
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Features
/ 1 year agoChris Lilley – I did fulfuil my dream of playing at Twickenham
My Life In Rugby - Chris Lilley, the former Bath & Somerset prop My biggest claim to fame is I got...
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National League One
/ 1 year agoGrieve sticks the boot into Dings
By TIMOTHY FORRESTER Richmond................ 31 Dings Crusaders...14 ON a pitch heavy from the previous night’s Championship game, Richmond and Dings fought...
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National League One
/ 1 year agoTitle-chasers Richmond look to make strength in numbers count
By Conor McLarnon Richmond prop Theo Bevacqua is only in his first season at the club and has already played a...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMax’s work ethic keeps him looking to progress
By CHRIS COLLYER LEVEL-headed Henley fly-half Max Titchener held his nerve to seal the deal with a late penalty to see...
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Features
/ 1 year agoTweedy’s aiming high for Archers
■By CONOR MCLARNON UNDER the leadership of flanker Nathan Tweedy, Nottingham are hungry to achieve their best finish in the Championship...
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Features
/ 1 year agoSmith off to Nevers
SECOND row George Smith has left Northampton to join French ProD2 side Nevers. The 24-yearold joined Saints last summer, having been...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoSix Nations – Italy vs Wales Betting Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales will head to Rome to take on Italy to kick off the second round of...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoFive key talking points as England prepare to host France in Six Nations
England host France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday with the aim of reigniting their Guinness Six Nations title bid after falling...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoOfficial Preview: Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 – Round Seven
Division One Last year’s finalists throwing another party, and a bout between two of the major contenders who would be king,...
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U20 Six Nations
/ 1 year agoU20s Six Nations: England vs France Match Preview
By Conor McLarnon England U20s look to continue their impressive start to their Six Nations campaign as they take on France...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoEngland’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations
Cadan Murley has been ruled out of England’s clash with France on Saturday with a foot problem that could rule him...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRelief as new owners take charge at Cornish Pirates
By Ben Jaycock Dan Hiscocks and his Cornish Pirates teammates shared a sigh of relief when news broke this week that...
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