All posts tagged "Edinburgh"
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoDaly and Ford called into England Six Nations squad
Jonny May has withdrawn from the England men’s squad with a knee injury. Courtney Lawes is unavailable to train this week...
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Features
/ 4 years agoAll change as Eddie goes with a sense of adventure
PAUL REES LOOKS AT ENGLAND’S SIX NATIONS SQUAD Selection defines coaches. One of the hardest parts of the job is telling...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoGloucester have No.9 factory
PETER JACKSON SINCE the turn of the century, three Gloucester scrum-halves have played for England: Willi Heinz, Peter Richards and Andy...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoKnow-how from Lions tour can help beat England
By BRYN PALMER SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend believes the insight his eight British & Irish Lions gained on last summer’s...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoMarcus reminds me of great King John
SHANE WILLIAMS WHAT a shame there were no fans at the Arms Park to watch that great European clash between Cardiff...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoBarnstorming ‘Bill’ put even the Liddells in the shade
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER I am indebted to Andrew Beattie, the archivist at Eltham College, for more ‘gen’ on AL ‘Bill’...
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoDupont is suddenly a doubt for Six Nations
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN No matter what Leinster thought about the situation when the news broke, European rugby officials took one...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoDREAM TEAM
ALLAN DELL, THE SCOTLAND AND LONDON IRISH PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Cian Healy...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoEdinburgh too strong for wretched Cardiff
By BRYN PALMER Edinburgh ........34pts Tries: Moyano 5, Boffelli 9, Bennett 30, 73; Lang 39 Conversions: Boffelli 6, 31; Van der...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRing-rusty stars may struggle in Six Nations
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND All the international coaches used to want to wrap their star players in cotton wool...
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Features
/ 4 years agoAleki Lutui exclusive: Love of the game spurs on Lutui at 43
Ben Jaycock talks to Ampthill’s Tongan legend Aleki Lutui about his longevity Ampthill’s Aleki Lutui grew up in Tofoa, Tonga and...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoThe genius of Liddell is recognised at last
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THIS column has long argued there should be...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRob Baxter feels Six Nations should be played in one country
Playing the Guinness Six Nations Championship in one country has “got to be better than cancelling it”, says Rob Baxter. In...
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International Rugby
/ 4 years agoEngland U20s announce 2022 squad
Ahead of the U20 Six Nations, England have selected their 32-man Elite Player Squad (EPS) for 2022. Head coach Alan Dickens...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoIsiekwe aims to upset his Saints fans
By GARY FITZGERALD PREVIEW... Northampton Saints v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens NICK Isiekwe relishes his return to Franklin’s Gardens...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoIrish are my favourites but it’s so tough to call
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Impressive: Ireland dominated the All Blacks in November PICTURE: Getty Images In 34 days’ time...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 years agoPoets, writers war heroes, all the King’s men
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools KING’S Canterbury, save for brief periods in their sporting history, can’t...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoO’Driscoll slams the dementia ‘insults’
By PETER JACKSON WORLD Rugby’s claim that early dementia can be caused by smoking, drinking and other lifestyle choices has been...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoEarle: Warriors can wind you up
Saracens v Worcester Warriors Boxing Day. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Flank offensive: Ben Earl on the break against Exeter PICTURE: Getty...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoNew lockdown would be catastrophe warns Thomas
By PAUL REES JONATHAN Thomas has warned of the dire financial consequences if England follow Wales and ban fans from attending...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoNow lock Lonsdale is set to leave Chiefs
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Off to Draons: Lonsdale THE DRAGONS have lined up...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBilly close to return for Sarries as knee improves
By GARY FITZGERALD BILLY Vunipola is back on track to return to the Saracens front line and has remained upbeat and...
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James Harrington
/ 4 years agoNew deals depend on Six Nations silverware
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Two years, or 20 matches if you prefer, is how long it has taken Fabien Galthie and...
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Features
/ 4 years agoMerchiston Castle have led from start
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools FEW schools in Scotland have a prouder rugby record than Merchiston...
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Features
/ 4 years agoLongest running schools rivalry of all
NOT the least of Merchiston’s claims to rugby is their participation in the world’s longest running fixture against great local rivals...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 4 years agoBilly blow makes bad day worse for Sarries
By GARY FITZGERALD Saracens ..........18pts Tries: Goode 13, Christie 26 Conversions: M Vunipola 27 Penalties: M Vunipola 42, 57 Edinburgh..........21pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWinless, injury-hit Bath bring in backline cover
NEWS EXTRA PREMIERSHIP basement boys Bath have signed former Scarlets wing Tom Prydie on a short-term deal and Edinburgh centre Jordan...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoIrish have the quality to go all the way in Europe – Mafi
By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Mafi says London Irish have the mental aptitude to transfer their sparkling Premiership form onto the European...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoWarrior Bresler makes Top 14 debut at Racing
WORCESTER Warriors second row Anton Bresler has signed for French giants Racing 92, and made his Top 14 debut yesterday against...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBlair: Win’s a win but fans need more entertainment
By GARY HEATLY Edinburgh ........24pts Tries: Graham 13, Bofelli 21, Kinghorn 45, McInally 67 Conversions: Kinghorn 45, 67 Benetton ..........10pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoDempsey stars as Warriors prepare for France
By GARY HEATLY Glasgow ............33pts Tries: Tuipulotu 1, Steyn 31, Dempsey 39, Price 59, Matthews 70 Conversions: Thompson 17, 39, 59,...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoDragons are blown away in the wind
By ROGER PANTING Dragons ............14pts Tries: S Davies 22, Holmes 32 Conversions: S Davies 22, 32 Edinburgh ........30pts Tries: Boffelli 3,...
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Features
/ 4 years agoThinking prop Ray believed persistence trumped all
Peter Jackson remembers the life of Ireland‘s great British Lion Ray McLoughlin When they laid Ray McLoughlin to rest last Wednesday,...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWatson’s production line is strong as ever
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Colts champions: George Watson’s U16s, winners of the Scottish Schools in...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSuper sub Vellacott sends Scots home happy
By BRYN PALMER Zebre ..................10pts Tries: Bruno 15 Conversions: Canna 16 Penalties: Rizzi 63 Edinburgh ........27pts Tries: Blain 32, McInally 53,...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRapid Rufus set to be let off the leash against Tonga
By BRYN PALMER SCOTLAND are poised to unleash the “electric” Rufus McLean on Test rugby on Saturday as they launch their...
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Features
/ 4 years agoYoung Guns: Glasgow Warriors lock Max Williamson
Scotland will boast plenty of experience at next year’s U20 Six Nations after prioritising first-year academy players in their squad last...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoEdinburgh show heart to hold off Bulls fightback
By BRYN PALMER Edinburgh ........17pts Tries: Immelman 7 Penalties: Van der Walt 28, 32, 36; Bennett 73 Bulls ....................10pts Tries: Coetzee...
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Features
/ 4 years agoBird’s-eye view of the pride of Scottish rugby
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoSix Nations 2022 Preview
The Six Nations is just around the corner and, with it, the chance to see if England can recover from last...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoPeel tells Scarlets to crank up intensity
By STEFFAN THOMAS PREVIEW... Scarlets v Munster Today. Kick-off 2pm, Parc y Scarlets DWAYNE Peel has told his Scarlets side they...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoO’Shea hunts Eddie’s successor
THE RFU have already started their search for Eddie Jones’ successor as England coach. The Australian has said he will stand...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 years agoJourneymen Saffers won’t excite the Celtic fans
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST As the first of this season’s Billionaires’ Row derbies between Bristol and Bath, two wealthy clubs separated...
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Features
/ 4 years agoFirst-ever Cup final was turning point for Wasps
MOMENT IN TIME WASPS 1985-86 JOHN PLAYER CUP FINALISTS NEIL FISSLER TALKS TO MARK RIGBY WASPS are one of the most...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoNorth in two-year deal with Ospreys
By SAM JACKSON Signed: George North GEORGE North has signed a new two-year dual contract with Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAlun Wyn: More left in tank and I’m enjoying it
NEWS EXTRA By SAM JACKSON WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones says he will continue playing until his form and enjoyment decline....
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoLSCOTTISH
Head of Rugby: Matt Williams Captain: Brian Tuilagi Ground: Richmond Athletic Gd Capacity: 4,500 It’s going to be really hard for...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPlayer power puts pressure on players!
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER By all accounts, player power had much to...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBig personalties, big performances
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools EASTBOURNE College might not always be a pre-eminent force in the...
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