All posts tagged "Championship"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Marcus Smith unleashed? England v Australia & the race to stop the Springboks
Ben Jaycock is joined by Vitty De Lazzer to preview England’s opening November Test against Australia, assess Steve Borthwick’s selection dilemmas...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoNations Championship 2026 preview – South Africa favourites, New Zealand and France in pursuit
The Nations Championship returns with its northern hemisphere fixtures, as South Africa and New Zealand look to build on their perfect...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 days agoAlex Coles plays down tensions between England team-mates after East Midlands derby fracas
Northampton Saints lock insists there are no lingering tensions with his England colleagues as Steve Borthwick’s squad prepare for their autumn...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 days agoLeicester Tigers’ Jamie Blamire refuses to give up on his England dream
The Leicester Tigers hooker is determined to keep improving after missing out on England’s latest training camp.
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoTaine Basham hails influence of Cardiff team-mate Taulupe Faletau ahead of Wales return
The back row has been driven on by competition at the Arms Park and is enjoying the best form of his...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoPage gets the call as Dyer ruled out by injury
DRAGONS wing Rio Dyer has been released from the Wales squad for the Nations Championship because of a hamstring injury, with...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoHardy faces fight to be fit in time for World Cup
WALES scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces a race to be fit for next year’s World Cup in Australia. Hardy, 30, has had...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoRingrose ruled out
CENTRE Garry Ringrose is set to miss Ireland’s Nations Championship fixtures next month with a hamstring injury. Ringrose, who has scored...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoMitchell’s warning true for the Prem
JOHN Mitchell’s warning that, “it’s necessary to make sure young English girls are getting enough PWR time”, because there are too...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoOspreys 0-26 Cardiff: Rampant Blue & Blacks demolish Welsh rivals
Tom Bowen’s first-half brace and a commanding display from Steff Emanuel laid the foundations for Cardiff’s first away derby win over...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoWorcester made to battle by new boys
■By MO SHER Worcester ........31pts Tries: Seabrook 36, 39; Wallis 45, J Garside 52, Challenger 73 Conversions: Reed 37, 40, 74...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 days agoAnd for Erasmus, there is no lament
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED Power players: Eben Etzebeth and, inset, Cheslin Kolbe, Handre Pollard and Andre Esterhuizen PICTURES: Getty images IT’S...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 days agoChris Hewett: World Rugby leaves second-tier nations stuck in the shadows
Chris Hewett questions the inequalities facing rugby’s second-tier nations, from being denied home fixtures to the financial barriers that continue to...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoCambridge 22-47 London Scottish: Exiles efforts leave the Blood & Sand grounded
A dominant set-piece display helped London Scottish pull clear after Cambridge briefly threatened to fight back, leaving the hosts still searching...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoLast-gasp Robson snatches win for Chester
National League Two North ■By BEN JAYCOCK Slam: Harrogate’s Sam Parsons-Bastiman scores against Huddersfield PICTURE: Daniel Kerr CHESTER handed Darlington Mowden...
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Features
/ 5 days agoYOUNG GUNS
ZACJONES GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND U18 FLY-HALF ZAC Jones admits rugby was never his first love, but the Gloucester youngster is now...
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News Extra
/ 5 days agoIt would be great to hear Lions roar – Mostyn
NEWS EXTRA BOURNEMOUTH Rugby, known as the Lions, have ambitions to follow in the footsteps of the town’s football team, according...
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Columnists
/ 5 days agoPeter Jackson: All Blacks poised to lose a winning battle in the Nations Championship
Peter Jackson questions the Nations Championship format which could see the All Blacks win every match but miss out on a...
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Top 14
/ 5 days agoGalthie’s call-ups causing disruption
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN FRENCH rugby has entered the odd period known as the ‘doublons’, when international call-ups drag on club...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoPREM’S FINANCIAL REALITY CHECK
LEICESTER Tigers, still considered to be the best supported club in English rugby if you exclude “big game” attendances, have posted...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland fly-half Fin Smith a doubt to face Australia after pulling out of training squad
Fin Smith will remain with England to undergo treatment and Charlie Atkinson takes his place in the training squad.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoNorthampton Saints star George Hendy beefs up to boost his England chances
George Hendy believes his extra bulk can boost his England prospects, while offering advice to Northampton Saints team-mate James Pater as...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland stars issue 2027 Rugby World Cup warning to rivals
George Furbank and Theo Dan believe England can reach another World Cup final as they target a strong autumn to build...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoIan Madigan: URC teams are better prepared than Prem sides for Europe
Ian Madigan explains why the United Rugby Championship’s mix of playing styles and conditions gives its sides an advantage over Prem...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWales boss Steve Tandy keeps door open for Taulupe Faletau despite Nations Championship snub
The 35-year-old has his sights set on a fourth World Cup, with Tandy insisting the door remains open if he can...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHarlequins vs Saracens: George Furbank and Marcus Smith fired up for derby day
George Furbank believes his understanding with Marcus Smith can help revive Harlequins’ season as they prepare to face London rivals Saracens...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoDon’t rush Hendy, his defence needs work
THE siren call for England to pick George Hendy for the Nations Championship, which sounded soon after Northampton’s 28-12 European Cup...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoDallaglio deserves far more support
I KNOW people should be careful with their finances but it was sad to read about Lawrence Dallaglio selling his rugby...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoRichard Barrington hails Ampthill’s attacking start but warns toughest Champ tests lie ahead
The former Saracens prop believes Ampthill’s attacking game and set-piece have laid the foundations for a successful campaign, but insists their...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoTom Varndell: Christian Wade’s try-scoring feats in the Prem are so impressive
Tom Varndell reflects on Christian Wade equalling the Prem all-time try-scoring record, the evolution of the competition and the challenges facing...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Mike Haywood – In my mind, I had no plan other than to play rugby
Mike Haywood, the former Northampton Saints and England U20 hooker, now head coach at Colchester, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoDee enjoying life as he puts rugby in perspective
■By SIMON THOMAS FOR try-machine Elliot Dee, rugby these days is all about enjoyment and not overthinking things. The Dragons hooker...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoBradshaw aiming to power Tykes up
■By BEN JAYCOCK ALBERT Bradshaw believes Leeds Tykes have the quality to challenge for promotion to the Champ after their remarkable...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTandy signs up ref Whitehouse
REFEREE Ben Whitehouse has joined the Wales coaching team ahead of the upcoming Nations Championship campaign. Head coach Steve Tandy has...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoScotland arrange All Blacks warm up
SCOTLAND are set to play the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time in 27 years ahead of next...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMalan fights back from freak accident
By SIMON THOMAS AS he lay on the Toulouse turf looking down at his horrifically damaged ankle, Le Roux Malan feared...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoVersatile O’Brien signs at Pirates
EXTRA NEWS CORNISH Pirates have signed former Ealing Trailfinders versatile back Dan O’Brien for the rest of the season. The 24-year-old...
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Top 14
/ 2 weeks agoWard’s in as Galthie
FRENCH COLUMN JAMES HARRINGTON France’s men’s rugby side, it is safe to say, is fairly well blessed with centres. Nicolas Depoortere,...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoSix wins on the spin for Merthyr
By CARL FIELD Premiership round-up MERTHYR maintained their 100 per cent winning start in the Welsh Premiership with a comfortable 38-5...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoLondon Irish aim for 2027 return
LONDON Irish are set for a return to professional rugby following a successful takeover by Gamechanger Investments Limited, a group led...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoBen Spencer targets 2027 Rugby World Cup place with England after surgery
Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer is determined to make up for lost time after injury limited his role at the 2019 tournament...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoDafydd Jenkins: Welsh stars in Prem can strengthen national squad
The Exeter Chiefs lock believes the influx of Welsh internationals into English rugby can benefit Steve Tandy’s squad while creating opportunities...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoInjury rules Thomas out for Wales
WALES centre Ben Thomas is set to miss the start of the Nations Championship with a calf injury. Wales face Japan...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoPau vs Leicester Tigers: Archie van der Flier – I’m learning a lot from Mako Vunipola
Archie van der Flier is relishing the chance to test himself against Europe’s best as Leicester Tigers begin their Champions Cup...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoFormidable Warriors fight back to leave Hartpury on the floor
By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Hartpury ............28pts Tries: Denty 4, Powell 18, Smith 50 Conversions: Bazalgette 5, 50, Penalties: Bazalgette 31, 40, 77...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoRichmond look to break duck
■By BEN JAYCOCK Richmond v Rotherham Titans PREVIEW... Today 4pm, Richmond Athletic Stadium RICHMOND flanker Jake Monson believes his side are...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoLouis Beer: I’ve got the fire back in my belly at Chester
Louis Beer puts Chester’s resurgence down to renewed togetherness and fresh energy as they look to build on an impressive start...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoThe Rugby Paper Roundup: Champions Cup returns! Prem attendance issue, Wales back row + England v Canada
The Champions Cup returns, but are Prem rugby’s attendances becoming a concern? Ben Jaycock and Paul Williams discuss the big talking...
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International Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoShaun Edwards ends England speculation with Argentina move for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Shaun Edwards has agreed to join Argentina’s coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, bringing an end...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoRFU leaves Edwards with no other choice
SHAUN Edwards’ time as a consultant to the England Women’s world champions, which finishes at the end of this month after...
Autumn Internationals
England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
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