All posts tagged "Coventry"
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/ 1 day agoKnights shine bright to topple Worcester
■By GUY WILLIAMS DONCASTER’S best performance of the season produced a big upset as they beat league leaders and reigning champions...
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/ 1 day agoReeves runs riot as Cov’s second-half storm strikes
By COILIN DUFFY Caldy .................15pts Tries: Hearn 22, Oliver 38 Conversion: Parkin 39 Penalty: Parkin 8 Coventry ......... 43pts Tries: Reeves...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoCoventry 35-17 Ampthill: Alex Rae claims the best is yet to come from his side
Five successive victories have kept Coventry in touch with the league leaders Worcester Warriors, but Alex Rae believes his side have...
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/ 1 week agoRotherham’s Biljon aiming to take down his old club
■By BEN JAYCOCK Today. Kick-off 4pm, Clifton Lane Rotherham v Cornish Pirates ROTHERHAM director of rugby Harvey Biljon is relishing a...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week 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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/ 2 weeks agoO’Driscoll and Mauger a devastating pairing
DREAMTEAM ALEX GROVE, THE FORMER SCOTLAND, WORCESTER WARRIORS, EDINBURGH, BIRMINGHAM MOSELEY AND COVENTRY CENTRE, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 weeks agoChris Hewett: It is time for the Prem to listen to Yogi Berra’s wisdom
Chris Hewett argues the Prem cannot afford to wait for expansion, urging rugby chiefs to embrace bold thinking and open up...
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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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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoDoncaster Knights 31-33 Coventry: Coby Stanton-Ford grabs glory for Alex Rae’s men
Doncaster Knights looked set to claim victory after Penaia Tagutu’s double turned the game around, but late penalties allowed Coby Stanton-Ford...
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/ 3 weeks agoHeaney and Palmer put Pirates on right course
By MIKE SINCLAIR C Pirates .......... 48pts Tries: Heaney 20, 65; Palmer 31, 33; Bockenham 71, Becconsall 74, Poynton 79 Conversions:...
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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 agoHayden Hyde: I’ve enjoyed my dream start at Ealing Trailfinders
Former London Scottish centre Hayden Hyde has scored four tries in as many Champ games since joining Ealing Trailfinders, relishing the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoCamborne 33-29 Sale FC: Fraser Honey on the money in such a sweet win
Camborne held off a determined Sale FC fightback as Sam Matavesi scored twice and Fraser Honey’s accurate kicking helped seal a...
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Letters
/ 3 weeks agoGreat to see ‘Club’ back in the Champ
WELL played Blackheath F.C. from a Coventry supporter who was breathing a huge sigh of relief at the final whistle of...
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/ 4 weeks agoBath’s blinkered co-owner heading down a dark tunnel
BRUCE Craig, Bath’s co-owner with 50 per cent shareholder Sir James Dyson, suffers from a severe case of Premiership tunnel-vision. This...
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/ 4 weeks agoBurns on fire for Blackheath – but Cov keep their cool
By PAUL SMITH LED by a brilliant display from scrum-half Jordan Burns, newly-promoted Blackheath went within a hair’s breadth of claiming...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoBruce Houston targets 2027 Rugby World Cup showdown against England after Coventry return
Coventry fly-half Bruce Houston has his sights set on facing England at the 2027 Rugby World Cup representing Zimbabwe.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoBarling helps Titans exceed expectations
■By GUY WILLIAMS Rotherham .......41pts Tries: Barling 4, 12, 80; Nearchou 33, Cambriani 38, Penalty 71 Conversions: Hayes 12, 33, 38...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoSedgley Park keeping feet on the ground despite flying start to National Two North campaign
Sedgley Park are refusing to get carried away by their perfect start to National Two North as they target an immediate...
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Alex Grove – My pride and privilege in playing for Scotland
Alex Grove, the former Scotland, Worcester Warriors, Edinburgh, Birmingham Moseley and Coventry centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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/ 1 month agoTreble-top Nayalo puts Cov into over-drive
■By FRANK HOLLAND Nottingham ......26pts Tries: Ward 12, Williams 18, Ecclesfield 67, Crane 80 Conversions: O’Leary 13; Mitchell 67, 80 Coventry...
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/ 1 month agoCambriani is the man in charge for Titans
By GUY WILLIAMS Rotherham .......40pts Tries: Shaw 14, Bruzulier 18, Hayes 22, Cambriani 40, Ravuvu 44, Barling 63 Conversions: Hayes 14,...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoCoventry 73-40 Cornish Pirates: Alex Rae’s side turn on the style to cruise home
Coventry bounced back from their opening-day defeat in emphatic style, running in 11 tries as Jordan Poole and Jack Reeves both...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSale FC 49-52 Tonbridge Juddians: Five-try Jack Walsh is a wizard for winners
Jack Walsh scored five tries as Tonbridge Juddians edged a thrilling encounter at Sale FC to maintain their perfect start to...
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Henry Clement – At Wasps, I felt like an imposter
Henry Clement, the former Wasps, Leicester Lions and Plymouth Albion scrum-half, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoRotherham Titans chief Harvey Biljon has ambitions to coach at the top level
Harvey Biljon believes his remarkable run of success across three leagues has earned him the chance to coach at the highest...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem preview: Gloucester – Dynamic Welsh duo ready to get the Shed roaring
Gloucester head into the new Prem season with a strengthened pack and renewed ambition after a difficult start to last campaign,...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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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Latest News
/ 2 months agoRotherham back with a bang to seal real thriller
■By GUY WILLIAMS Rotherham .......38pts Tries: Cambriani 9, Barling 21, 70; Veness 41, Bustin 52, Lacey-Babalola 75 Conversions: Hayes 21, 41;...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoChamp 2026-27 preview: Trailfinders beef up for their bid to reclaim the title
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to next week’s Champ kick-off as Ealing Trailfinders try to make up for last season’s anguish
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackson: Bulldozer Liam Wright can smash it for Wales
Peter Jackson looks at Liam Wright’s remarkable route back to the Test stage and why the former Australia captain could become...
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Columnists
/ 2 months 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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Letters
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months agoOspreys mix it up to give Cov a lesson in finishing
■By MARK WOODS Coventry ...........12pts Tries: Reeves 23, Baker 33 Conversion: Houston 34 Ospreys .............52pts Tries: Houston 10, Rogers 18, Moriarty...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoJordon Poole sets sights on Coventry captaincy record and top-four finish next season
Jordon Poole is targeting a sixth year as Coventry captain as he looks to lead the club back into the Champ...
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Latest News
/ 2 months 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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Letters
/ 2 months agoBert left his mark on me!
READING Brendan Gallagher’s article on Coventry, the mention of hooker Bert Godwin sent me back to the 50s and my National...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPre-season round-up: Ampthill make a statement by prevailing over Champ holders Worcester Warriors
Ampthill have made an early pre-season statement by beating Champ holders Worcester Warriors, while Sale FC, Coventry and Connacht were also...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNational League One preview: Battle for promotion should go to the wire
Plymouth Albion lead a host of promotion hopefuls into a new National League One campaign, with relegated London Scottish and Cambridge...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNational Two East preview: New-look Oundle in a drive for success
Oundle have strengthened significantly after last season’s near miss, but a reshaped National Two East promises plenty of competition for promotion.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Core question is – why were protocols relaxed?
Brendan Gallagher examines rugby’s long history of concussion awareness and questions the suggestion that players were unaware of the potential dangers,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoAll Stars XV: Coventry – David Duckham leads Cov dynamos
Brendan Gallagher picks his all-time Coventry XV, featuring club legends including David Duckham and Danny Grewcock.
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoDREAMTEAM
GEORGE SIMPSON, THE FORMER CARDIFF MET, EALING TRAILFINDERS, WASPS, DONCASTER KNIGHTS, MANLY MARLINS AND HARTPURY UNIVERSITY FULL-BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV...
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/ 3 months agoYOUNG GUNS
HARRISON BELLAMY GLOUCESTER PROP Harrison Bellamy is determined to build on an unexpected Gloucester debut after a remarkable injury sequence propelled...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 months agoBrendan Gallagher: When Bill Oddie dreamt of winning a Blue
Brendan Gallagher recalls the rugby ambitions of comedy legend Bill Oddie, who played as a No.10 for three years in the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoRhys Tudor: People often describe fans as the 16th man but at Caldy it’s really true
Caldy winger Rhys Tudor speaks to Ben Jaycock about the demands of pre-season, the club’s Champ ambitions and the challenge part-time...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoSalt heads for Gloucester
Stepping up: Eliot Salt GLOUCESTER have signed prop Eliot Salt from Champ side Coventry. The 26-year-old has made 69 appearances in...
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